This recipe was made by Lien Vanneste- the foodie founder of the Instagram page @Vegan_Meal_prep_Sundays. INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp olive oil2 onions, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, mincedPiece of fresh ginger, mincedBig handful of coriander or flat leaf parsley, leaves roughly shredded and stalks finely chopped2 tsp ground cumin2 tsp smoked paprika4...

The magic of using date syrup, a delicious natural liquid sweetener, is it's ability to transform these cupcakes into a decadent yet low-carb, diet-friendly treat. This recipe serves 6. INGREDIENTS 3 large eggs125g butter, melted125g almond flour125g 70% Afrikoa chocolate, melted1/2cup date syruppinch salt METHOD Preheat the oven to 140CSeparate...

This recipe uses date syrup - a delicious natural liquid sweetener- instead of sugar, so now you can indulge in this chocolatey winter favourite guilt-free! INGREDIENTS 300ml almond milk70g 70% Afrikoa dark chocolate1 stick cinnamon1 tbsp date syrup, plus more for garnish2 tbsp coconut creama pinch of salt METHOD Heat almond...

Taking care of yourself is something you simply must work into your routine. For your own wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around you. Whether you’re a mom trying to tame the terrible twos or a student balancing the demands of academic achievement and the rewards of a beautifully active social life, we all need to take a bit of time out to just love ourselves once in a while. Since long and luxurious baths are no longer an option (remember those days, hey Capetonians?) I’ve taken to another little self-care regime: concocting random homemade face masks with healthy ingredients from my pantry. Even though I’d hardly call myself a DIY beauty connoisseur, my little experiments have been super fun so far and I’ve even discovered three go-to home-made face mask recipes to try:  

 1. AVOCADO, CACAO & HONEY

It’s amazing how uplifting it can be to bring just the smallest bit of greenery into your home. More than their aesthetic appeal, however, leafy plants are also exceptionally useful additions to your environment. They are, of course, natural air fresheners, absorbing carbon dioxide and...