Christmas came early this year – July 25th! While we usually wait expectantly for the year-end Christmas celebration, there’s no reason why we shouldn’t start the festive season right now….
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With Christmas looming and with the pressure of hosting and entertaining family and friends building up, you’re bound to be thinking of different snacks and treats that can be served…
As a South African expat, the concept of a roast turkey on Christmas day is somewhat unusual, isn’t it? While television has presented the idea of foreigners digging into a…
When you think of a truly traditional South African Christmas feast, what comes to mind? Roast leg of lamb, roast potatoes, cinnamon and sugar butternut chunks, caramelized onion gravy, and…
Just because you can’t make it back to South Africa this festive season, doesn’t mean you can’t still spoil your loved ones with gifts. You totally can! We’ve put together…
What could taste more like home this Christmas than Pavlova with South African fruit? Nothing, right?! When spending Christmas away from South Africa, the differences, especially in terms of culture…
It’s beginning to look and sound a lot like Christmas, isn’t it? It’s almost as if the start of December presents itself with ringing of Christmas bells, twinkling lights, festive…
Who is Santa’s favourite singer? Elf-is Presley! Stay tuned if you like the lighter side of things or would like to impress your family members with your smashing sense of…
Boxing Day is the day after Christmas, which is why it’s often called Second Christmas. If Christmas Day is for family, it makes sense that Boxing Day would be a…
Trifle is refreshing dessert usually enjoyed at Christmas time after your Christmas dinner. It’s so delicious – make a mental note to leave a space for it! There are many…