House and Leisure

I guess that I’ll start this issue off with a confession of sorts: I’ve never been much of a foodie… (Say what?! The shock, horror, of outing myself in the Ed’s note of a food issue.) For those of you who know me, this won’t come as much of a surpris

Superwoof, a dog hotel in Woodstock, Cape Town, combines pop art with a superhero aesthetic to give the city’s dogs a bright and beautiful home from home. There’s even an open-sky deck where dogs can relax at the pool. Read more about how your pup ca

Muscat and Durban’s finest craft traditions have been reimagined in the new Bask collection from Bofred. The range celebrates the multicultural notion of home – as they explain: ‘For Bofred, home is an eclectic mix of Durban, South Africa and Muscat

I’m the marketing and social media manager for Dokter and Misses, and co-founder of No Rules Cafeteria. I love hosting events and experiences, and bringing strangers together. My family are in the food business. My parents have an Asian food truck in

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The first cookbook from the much-loved Indian restaurant is a treasure trove of rare, authentic recipes and stories from the city. by Bloomsbury Explore the new wave of exciting new eating spaces and styles in this feast of a title. by Gestalten Accl

TIP For a playful touch, set the scene with eye-catching glassware and tactile ceramics in colourful hues. TIP There’s nothing more alluring than a table adorned with dinner candles – play with candle holders in different materials, shapes and heig

What started as a blog exploring designophile Natalie Hauman’s passions evolved into a full-time creative enterprise called Mooi Creative – a boutique design studio specialising in interior design, decoration and content creation, and also the base f

My mom recently told me that her father, whom I never had the chance to meet, would go back to the kitchen every night after dinner and make himself a sandwich before bed. I’ve never felt more related to someone. I’d like to live my life having a sa

Shatavari, ashwagandha, tulsi and triphala. Chances are, these aren’t words you’ll find in everyone’s lexicon. They’re Ayurvedic herbs, used for the promotion of health and longevity, and ingredients that are commonplace in the Rhodes household. Adde

6 green apples2 kiwi fruit3 figs2 cups grapesA handful of greens (spinach or kale)A few mint leaves1 avocadoA squeeze of lemon Wash the fruit, greens and mint. Scoop the avocado from the skin and set aside. Chop the fruit and greens into pieces sma

The traditional medieval dwelling that South Africa-based entrepreneur Demi Tsouroulis returns to each year is situated just below the ancient church of Agios Constantinos on the island of Serifos in Greece – on the ruins of a 16th-century Venetian c

For many of us, adulthood means parting from a shared house with your siblings, for better or for worse, but for Bronwyn Cane and her brother Jonathan Cane, many of their best adult years have been spent together under the same roof — now the fifth h

2 lemon wedges6 fresh basil leaves, plus extra, for garnishing5ml simple syrup Crushed ice500ml Enosis/Kentos Mastiha liqueur soda water Muddle the lemon wedges and basil leaves with the simple syrup in a Collins glass. Fill with crushed ice, add E

Half a 100g jar of anchovy filletsExtra-virgin olive oil4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed2x400g tins whole, peeled Italian tomatoes2 t sugarA handful of chunky sourdough breadcrumbs1x500g packet of spaghetti, cookedA handful of toasted pine nutsHal

‘When it comes to food and cooking, I learned from my mother how to make “nice” with what we feed the people we love and care about,’ says Karen Dudley, author, cook and creator of The Kitchen, the much-loved Woodstock dining destination that she ope

For the chimichurri:40g fresh coriander,stalks removed40g Italian parsley,stalks removed1/2 chilli, chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed2 T red-wine vinegar1/2 cup olive oil Blitz the first five ingredients in your food processor, and slowly add the oli

She’s well known for decorating and kitting out the coolest bars, restaurants and hotels in Munich, but award-winning interior designer Stephanie Thatenhorst’s heart belongs to a tiny village in southern Bavaria. All of 30 inhabitants call Bayern ho

It was the energy and beat of the City Bowl that drew Cape Town couple David Cope and Donné Bullivant to their compact apartment in Glaston House on Bree Street. ‘We were always looking to buy an apartment for a short-term rental or AirBnb investment

‘In putting a cheese spread together, variety is key – it’s always nice to have variations of sheep’s, cow’s and goat’s milk. Also, you’ll want some different textures: some soft, gooey cheeses plus some hard, aged cheeses. (The longer a cheese age

100g walnuts50g hazelnuts100g sunflower seeds100g pumpkin seeds100g linseed/flax seed50g sesame seeds50g chia seeds50g poppy seeds2 t pink Himalayansea salt1 t coconut sugar (optional)1/2 cup cold pressed coconut oil, melted, or extra-virgin olive oi

The perfect piece to pull together a country-style kitchen is a beautiful wooden table that will age with time and hold its place in the memories made around it. Go plastic free with your laundry and washing accessories. Not only do they look beautif

Create a minimalist kitchen by keeping all cabinets, counters and surfaces linear and as simple as possible. Blur the boundaries between the kitchen and living area by choosing a unifying palette. Using varying hues of the same colour and texture wil

Modular elements like these USM Haller systems are a great way to create interesting, non-permanent storage that can be customised to your needs. Exposed storage shelves lend an industrial mood to this look. Purchase these from a hardware store and a

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‘The history of architecture is the history of the struggle for light.’ Like many writers, I have an inherent belief that it’s all been said before – and probably better than I could. And in my contemplation of windows and light, and my enquiry into