Ingredients: 5 ml Olive Oil ½ small onion, finely chopped 10 ml crushed garlic 350g lean beef mince 70g tomato paste 280 g tomatoes, chopped 5 ml sugar 125 ml red wine 5 ml paprika 15 ml rosemary, finely chopped 15 sheets of boxed lasagne pasta 1 cup cream cheese,... read more →

It is always exciting when it is time to buy new books, stationery, school bags and uniforms for the new school year. Children get to pick their favourite characters or pictures for their brand-new books to be covered with, and most of them can barely wait to start using their... read more →

We all know the worst part of a holiday is when it comes to an end and we must return to reality and face our everyday lives for another year! We dread returning to our daily chores, the office and driving the kids to school in hectic traffic every day.... read more →

Here are some colouring pages to keep your little ones busy

Ingredients 1 cup half-and-half cream ½ cup fresh raspberries ¼ cup sugar 2 tablespoons evaporated milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups coarsely crushed ice ¾ cup salt Directions Using two 15 cm by 22 cm resealable plastic bags, place one bag inside the other. Place the first five ingredients... read more →

Ingredients: ½ cup cornflour (Maizena) 1 cup baking soda ¾ cup water optional: 2-3 drops of essential oils are fun to add in optional: 4-5 drops of food colouring Method: In a saucepan with NO heat, add the cornflour, baking soda, water and stir. Place your saucepan on the stove... read more →

If your family is looking to adopt a new dog, it can be tough deciding which breed to choose. Based on your family’s lifestyle, you might prefer a smaller dog or one that will get along with any current pets living in your home. Here are our top five family-friendly... read more →

You will need: Thin chicken Bones 1 cup vinegar Clear jar or glass What to do: Take some thin chicken bones and drop them in vinegar for a day. Take them out and they'll be soft just like egg shells. Now you can tie them in a knot, just like... read more →

Ingredients 1 box Brownie Mix Pre-made vanilla icing Green food colouring Small round sprinkles Small star sprinkles Red and white paper straws (or wooden lolly sticks) Instructions Line a square cake pan (20x20 cm) with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. Prepare the brownie mix according to the package... read more →

Ingredients: ½ cup fresh dates pitted ⅓ cup dried cranberries ½ cup rolled oats ½ cup nuts of your choice almond, walnuts and pecans all work well ½ cup shredded coconut 2 tbsp coconut butter, or regular butter slightly softened and cubed 1 tbsp chia seeds ½ tbsp cocoa powder... read more →