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Finding Hope on Hopkins and the strength of underlying spirits and caravan trips
Not many stories that kick off with a 10-month sabbatical around Europe in an airstream caravan have the ability to disappoint. And I guess that’s one of the most wonderful side effects of getting out of your comfort zone – discovering... Continue reading
Love Milo: when a maternal love births homegrown ceramics
They say having a baby will change your life. We always assume they mean what happens when the little human becomes forever a part of your journey. But how often do you hear a story where actually having the baby... Continue reading
How to make healthy yoghurt with the easy-to-use Severin Yoghurt Maker
Yoghurt is healthy, isn’t it? It’s meant to be, but pick up a tub of yoghurt in the supermarket and have a look at the label – fructose, corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, gelatin, artificial flavours, colourants and preservatives are just a few... Continue reading
Tamboerskloof wines: discovering the drum beat on Kleinood farm
A while back I took a lazy drive out to Stellenbosch to visit the wine farm Kleinood, the home of Tamboerskloof wines. The name Tamboerskloof means the valley (kloof) of the drums (tamboer), and brings with it a rich history dating back to... Continue reading
Master your Nutribullet with our tips and more Nutribullet recipes
Over the last year or two, the Nutribullet has taken the health food world by a high speed storm. It calls itself a ‘nutrition extractor’ because it blitzes everything up so finely, even seeds and stalks, that all the nutrition... Continue reading
Meet the Montinis – the passionate Italian family behind Risoli cookware
When observing the Montini family, gathered together around a table drinking cups of coffee, they look like your typical Italian family, but behind the laughing and loud chatting, they are in fact the cookware giants responsible for creating the successful Risoli brand. We all know... Continue reading
How the Eva Solo Orchid Pot turns you into an orchid keeping hero
If you’re an orchid fan and enjoy having these beauties in your home, you’re probably also guilty of being an un-intentional orchid-slayer. But because these flowers make for ideal gifts and are often the finishing touch in a home, it’s no... Continue reading
How Nespresso recycle: We inquire about the journey of the capsule
Coffee is always a good idea, and there are few things as satisfying as a delicious brew. Nespresso burst onto the international coffee scene in 1991, changing the home coffee landscape for good. But have you ever wondered what happens to all... Continue reading
Why cooking on ceramic coated pans is good for wellness and wallets
Over the years, we’ve heard lots of things said about non-stick pans. People love them, then hate them, then love them – we know that, generally, it’s safer to go with reputable brands who put a lot of work into... Continue reading
Top 10 brands couples are adding to their wedding registries
Setting up a registry during the wedding planning process is a great way to make the gift giving and receiving part of the celebration easy and stress free for you and your guests. Then comes the fun part — picking the brands... Continue reading