SAMFA – Chana Masala Mushrooms
Serves 6-8 Ingredients: Rice: 2 cups basmati rice 3 cups water 2 tsp salt Chana masala: 1 onion, finely diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated 1 fresh chilli, sliced (remove seeds for milder heat) 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp ground turmeric 2 […]
Smoky Kassler Pork and Roasted Veg Salad
This vibrant Smoky Kassler Pork and Roasted Veg Salad blend the rich flavours of smoked pork steak with the sweet earthiness of roasted butternut and gem squash. Tossed with mixed salad leaves, pomegranate seeds, and macadamias and finished with a tangy sun-dried tomato buttermilk dressing, it’s a hearty yet refreshing meal perfect for any season. […]
HOMESCHOOLING IN SOUTH AFRICA: A PRACTICAL FOUR-STEP GUIDE FOR PARENTS
Homeschooling as an educational pathway is growing substantially in South Africa, for various reasons including parents’ mobility, the individual needs of a student, and lack of space at good schools in a given area. The prospect of homeschooling can be exciting and opens up many options for families, but it also needs thorough preparation and […]
National Spinach Day March 26
Although we all know that spinach is brilliantly nutritious (hence National Spinach Day in its honour), it does sometimes need help from flavourful friends! Enter spinach and umami rich flavoursome mushrooms… an amazing and totally delicious food combination which, in the rise in popularity of vegan and vegetarian diets, has become one of the world’s most […]
Preserving the taste of summer – stone fruit pantry essentials
We’re nearing the end of summer, and the stone fruit season. Traditionally, this is the time to don your kitchen apron and make good use of the end of season fruit by stocking up your pantry ahead of the winter months. Some home cooks think that jam-making and preserving are specialised, time-consuming activities only in […]
EFFECTIVE PRAISE: HOW TO USE PRAISE TO ENCOURAGE & EMPOWER CHILDREN
Praise is a powerful tool that can shape how a child thinks about themselves and ultimately impacts on their behaviour, motivation and self-actualization. When used mindfully, praise can help to create an affirmative, enabling learning environment and the development of a growth mindset. An education expert says it is important to understand the dynamics of […]
Probiotics and Travel: Your Gut’s Best Friend On the Go
Travelling is an exciting adventure, but it can sometimes throw your digestive system off balance. Multi-strain probiotics contain a variety of live micoorganisms1a that provide health benefits,1b including enhancinggut health1c while on the move. Benefits of Multi-Strain Probiotics The human digestive system is filled with hundreds of different types of tiny organisms living together in balance with […]
Nature’s pharmacy for relieving headaches
The vast majority of people experience headaches, and just because they are really common neurological disorders doesn’t mean they don’t have a big impact. Headaches can be disruptive and are a major cause of missed school and workdays, as well as visits to healthcare providers. The World Health Organization (WHO) considers headaches as significant issues […]
ROOIBOS AND CHOCOLATE PAIRINGS TO DELIGHT YOUR SENSES THIS EASTER
Make this Easter a feast for the senses by elevating your celebrations with a decadent Rooibos and chocolate tasting. Pairing tea or herbal tisanes with chocolate is a culinary delight, which can help to unlock the more subtle flavours and aromas that you might not pick up when you enjoy tea or chocolate on its […]
Panado® Launches Grape-Tastic New Flavour To The Paediatric Range
Panado®has expanded their paediatric range with a new Grape flavour syrup,1 designed to help relieve pain and fever in children1. As a trusted2 name in South Africa, Panado®knows that parents want convenient and great tasting products for their children. That’s why our new grape flavour is colourant-free, tartrazine-free, alcohol-free, and sugar-free1. Providing comfort to little […]