The highly anticipated Proudly SA Local Wine Expo is back, and promises an unforgettable experience for all wine lovers. The expo is set to take place from Thursday, 13 July to Saturday, 15 July 2023 at the Prison Break Market in Lonehill, Johannesburg. According to Proudly South African, it will bring together about 30 South […]

We all love having dessert after dinner but we are sometimes worried that it takes ages to make unless you’ve got a bowl of ice cream. However, you can make some delicious desserts even when you’re having a braai with your friends. If the coals are still warm, you should make this banana chocolate braai pudding for […]

Everybody loves a good curry with some spiciness, a meaty element and comforts you and the people you eat it with. However, not everybody eats meat, so you can always add some mushrooms to the party instead. This mushroom and coconut curry is the perfect alternative meal this winter and even the meat-eaters will be […]

According to reports, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization (WHO), is set to declare the artificial sweetener aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans”. Aspartame is about 200 times sweeter than sugar and is one of the most commonly used artificial sweeteners. It’s used particularly in “low calorie” […]

A waitress, who was fired for not declaring that she had received a R150 cash tip, has failed in her Labour Court bid to challenge this. The firing of a waitress at Chef’s Warehouse for not pooling her tips has been upheld by the Johannesburg Labour Court. Judge Edwin Tlhotlhalemaje said her actions were “self-serving […]

What’s that one winter drink that all winter parties need? It’s not just Irish coffee, but a heart-warming Glühwein, a mulled wine drink filled with all kinds of spices and fruit, served while warm and enjoyed with great people. The name might be German, but this drink has it’s origins in Rome as the wine wasn’t what […]

Life just became a lot easier with the lifehack series from SA People. A new lifehack every day of the week – don’t miss it! WATCH | Discover the magic of bathing your baby with milk [Video] The internet has really made things a lot easier with lifehacks. Be it trying out viral food recipes on TikTok or […]

This winter, all we want is tasty food that reminds us of home and gives us a sense of nostalgia to make us feel all warm and fuzzy. One of the best wasys to do it is with sweet desserts that make us smile when we think about them. You’ll have no regrets when you […]

As the world population has grown older, Alzheimer’s disease has become increasingly common. Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent form of dementia. Dementia is a term used to describe a range of symptoms linked to the decline in brain function with age. Symptoms include memory loss, communication difficulties, problem-solving struggles, and personality or behavioural changes. […]

Mossel Bay is regarded as one of the tourist hotspots in the Garden Route (and South Africa, some might argue), and for good reason too. If you find yourself visiting the “Bay of Mussels”, as the name literally translates to, here are a few things you have to do… ZIPLINE OVER THE OCEAN Why you […]

It’s stew season and that also means that you’ll have lots of tasty food to share with friends and family. We often make short rib stew, lamb shank or osso buco, but don’t forget about making a tender lamb shoulder. If you’ve got a bit of time on your hands, this recipe is the perfect time […]

SOUTH AFRICA’S BIGGEST CULINARY SHOW The Mzanzi Food & Drink Show is hurtling towards your events calendar fast, and it promises to be the biggest culinary show South Africa has ever seen. The food and drink festival, which will take place at the Kyalami Convention Centre in Gauteng, will integrate some of Mzansi’s previous events […]

Many people start going to the gym in the hopes of achieving what has long been seen as the holy grail of health and fitness: six-pack abdominal muscles (abs). But as many people who have tried will attest – including celebrities, such as comedian Eric André – this can be far more challenging than expected. […]

We all deserve a healthy, hearty and wonderful winter stew, but not all of us enjoy eating meat. However, you can still enjoy a warm bowl of stew if you follow a vegan or vegetarian stew, and the best party is that it takes a lot less time to make. This baked bean stew with […]

It’s all about the old-school winter recipes this season, and who doesn’t love doughnuts, right? If you’re a dessert person, you’ve made doughnuts before but oliebolle are a bit different. Translated to “oil balls”, these Dutch treats are just round doughnuts with the addition of some fruit that often reminds us of Christmas. They’re beautiful golden brown […]

Oh cake, that one dessert we all love and we have so many favourites. There’s one that often stands out as different and confuses us when we’re young. Cheesecake is one of those decadent treats that’s often only enjoyed by adults for this exact reason but we can assure you that the kids will love […]

The traditional approach to weight loss is to count calories and try to reduce the number consumed each day. This is a time-consuming and error-prone process – often with disappointing results. Intermittent fasting – and the popular version known as time-restricted eating – could be a simpler option for people wanting to achieve a healthy […]

Dinner doesn’t need to be a difficult experience, especially when you’ve had a long day at work, and have a family to cook for. These tasty veggies with parmesan cheese are easy to put together before cooking them any of 3 ways. They’re perfect in an air fryer, great in the oven or quick and […]

Even though we should always look after our health, during winter, we want a bit more of a boost when flu season comes around. Also, if you’re already feeling unwell, soup is a great way to help you fight the sickness and help you get some food in if your appetite is gone. Moms always […]

Body mass index has long been used by doctors as the standard method for measuring health – and often still is. But earlier this month, the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted a new policy that cautions medical professionals from using the body mass index (BMI) as a stand-alone clinical tool during patient consultations. In 2022, […]

Baking is one of those hands-on skills that is always fun, especially when you get to the final result and there’s nothing left because everybody had a lot of it. Garlic bread is one of those treats that everybody loves in any form. This easy savoury bread with garlic, herbs and cheese reminds you of the parties […]

You’ve seen American TV shows and their family dinners when the meatloaf comes out. It’s always one of those meals that shows you a close-knit family and how they can spend time together. However, did you know that meatloaf is actually European? This classic beef meatloaf is just one of the many ways you can ground-up and […]

The majority of Gauteng hospitals are suffering from food shortages. With patients forced to eat repetitive meals or go without food. Sometimes, patients even opt to purchase their meals from hospital cafeterias or use e-delivery services. PATIENTS RESORT TO PURCHASING MEALS OR USING E-DELIVERY SERVICES AS GAUTENG HOSPITALS STRUGGLE WITH FOOD Since the start of […]

Humans have been eating bread in some form for centuries. But modern bread is a far cry from the bread of the past. In its sliced bread form, it often contains so many more ingredients than the kind our ancestors were eating that it is now widely considered an ultra-processed food. But, this doesn’t necessarily […]

If you’re a South African, especially an Afrikaans South African, we all know what mom used to make as soon as the rainy and cold weather rolls around. Some fluffy cinnamon sugar pancakes come to the table and we almost inhale them as they come out of the pan. Similar to French crêpes, these pancakes are beautifully fluffy […]