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20 Human Foods Dogs Can & Cannot Eat

If you’ve ever stood in the kitchen and watched your dog make puppy eyes, you might have been tempted to reward their cuteness with a snack. But the reality is that not…

What is ethical overwhelm?

Curb Your Ethical Overwhelm

In a world where we are flooded with streams of information – the news, health trends and environmental and social concerns – it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Wanting to do all the…

What You Should Be Recycling in South Africa

Want to reduce your carbon footprint and recycle more efficiently? Because each country has a different recycling system, we’ll tell you what you should be recycling in South Africa. What can and…

63 Easy Vegan Recipes For Plant-based Beginners

Want to add more plant-based meals to your weekly rotation? Whether you’re new to vegan cooking or just want some fresh ideas, we’ve got you covered with these flavourful and fuss-free dishes.…

Crush’s Best Local Olive Oils 2024

South Africa might be on the southern tip of Africa, but its Mediterranean climate makes it the perfect place for cultivating some of the finest olives. Blessed with sun-soaked summers and cool…

16 Decadent & Delightful Doughnut Recipes

Fun food is everything! Candy floss, whoopie pies and, naturally, that cop movie favourite… doughnuts! Sprinkled, dusted, dipped in chocolate, custard-filled and homemade, we round up our fave doughnut recipes that are…

56 Street Food Recipes – Tastes From Around the Globe

Many associate street food with floating markets in Bangkok or small bánh mì stands in Ho Chi Minh City, but street food is all over the globe and some of the most delicious…

The Best Indian Restaurants in Cape Town

At this time of year, there is nothing that will warm you up quite like a curry. It really doesn’t take much convincing; with a hearty gravy, your choice of protein and…

46 Breakfast Recipes That Will Make You a Morning Person

Breakfast takes on many shapes and forms, from sweet to savoury, eggs to porridge and everything in-between. Make your way through this list to try them all! If you’re looking for an…

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Ripe & Ready – 58 Smashing Avocado Recipes

Gorgeous, green avos, how we love thee! This famed fruit is adored across the globe for its flavour, creaminess and nutrients. Heart-healthy properties? Check. Essential nutrients and healthy fats? Check. If you…

Quick, Easy and Healthy Work Lunches

It can be really tempting to buy lunch every day. You’re busy, you’re stressed, and there are plenty of places around serving tasty food. That’s all well and good; we love supporting…

South African Charities You Can Support this Madiba Day

Acts of service look different for everyone, whether you’re creative, have green fingers or are simply passionate about helping other humans in need. To celebrate Madiba Day, we’ve listed some non-profit organisations…

Where To Get a Great Burger In Cape Town

There are few pleasures in life that come close to tucking into the perfect hamburger. Maybe it’s the fact that you have to get really tactile and hands-on with it? It’s squishy,…

24 Winter Recipes That Make the Most Of Seasonal Veg

Everybody loves winter, until it’s winter… but, you can’t be that miffed with the cold snaps and rainfall when we have an abundance of seasonal produce in South Africa. If you’re in…


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