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Whether you are caught up in the corporate rat race, juggling between working shifts while trying to get your degree or a full time stay at home parent; It's safe to say that date nights are few and far apart. Therefore, we are [...]

South Africans tend to disagree on nearly everything. We bicker about the better rugby team – Bokke or All Blacks? Everyone has a different political opinion, and we can’t even agree on the best dop to enjoy on a Saturday afternoon. South Africans have simply made [...]

There is nothing better than a sizzling summertime braai underneath the South African sky. It’s all about the “chop and dop”, or is it? With food trends like vegetarianism taking South Africa by storm, the term “chop and dop” might raise some vegetarian eyebrows. It’s unfair [...]

Creating the perfect outdoor living space Whether you are spending some quality time with family and friends, or you are simply soaking in some sun on a lazy summer afternoon, your backyard is the perfect place to do so. It doesn’t matter if you have [...]

How To Keep Summer Lasting All Year Long We know that you aren’t entirely thinking about winter yet, but eventually, the sun will set on these lovely summer evenings. As the long, chilly evenings roll in, we want you to be well prepared for it. [...]

The Braai versus The Barbeque The word braai, which comes from the Dutch braden, meaning 'to grill', is an abbreviation of braaivleis meaning 'grilled meat'. It actually means to roast over coals and comes from the word braaivleis. The fact that the word “vleis (meat)” is [...]