Setting ourselves a five-ingredient limit on any recipe really gets the Ottolenghi test kitchen going. Well, that, or it sends us spiralling into existential doubt, not least regarding what, exactly, constitutes an ingredient. Everyone has salt and pepper, right, so we don’t need to include them in the tally? What about white pepper: is that … Read more
Resumes and LinkedIn profiles may get the lion’s share of attention, but a good cover letter can go a long way toward impressing hiring decision-makers. One survey by ResumeLab found that 83% of respondents claimed that a great cover letter can land an interview even if your résumé isn’t good enough. But writing a cover … Read more
Every year, on the second Sunday of May, we celebrate Mother’s Day. This year, Mother’s Day 2024 falls on May 12. It’s a special day dedicated to showing love, respect, and appreciation for our mothers. We honour them for everything they do, all the sacrifices they make, and the endless love they give us. While … Read more
As parents we take liberties with our newly arrived bundles of joy. Lumbering them with names and spellings of names that are sometimes a burden, tying them to cultural and religious rituals, putting their name down for independent schools, the Melbourne Cricket Club, picking their footy team. The list goes on. I didn’t get around … Read more
When we saw the impressive modularity of Hardsider’s pickup camping system back in November, we figured it must have a standalone rooftop tent (RTT) in the works. That hunch proved correct, as the company has released a hard-walled rooftop tent like no other. The relatively light, sleek wedge-style HardTent relies on origami walls to open … Read more
Grab your video game controller, because Megan Thee Stallion’s new music video just dropped, and it’s taking us into another dimension of beauty inspiration. Megan has been teasing the video game-video for her new song “Boa” for a few days, complete with her own customized, Mortal Kombat– and Street Fighter-esque game covers, and now the … Read more
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has revealed the driving force behind her latest cinematic venture, “Water & Garri. ” Filmed in Cape Coast, Ghana, the film’s title is the same as the singer’s second Extended Play, which was released in 2021. Currently streaming on Amazon Prime, the film follows Aisha, portrayed by Tiwa, a determined fashion … Read more
Generations: The Legacy viewers are surprised Duma Mnqobi released new music after his 2018 single, Umsindo. DUMA MNQOBI: NEW SINGLE Celebrity blogger Musa Khawula took to X on Friday, 10 May to reveal that former Generations: The Legacy actor Duma Mnqobi has released another single, Bazothini Abantu. South Africans and fans of the SABC1 soapie … Read more
This celebratory sponge makes everyone feel special. And, unlike the sometimes arduous task of baking a birthday cake, it can be put together really quickly. Two speedy sponges are sandwiched together not with a buttercream but simply with broken-up meringues and whipped cream. While the decoration may look ornate, it’s actually a bit of a … Read more
A top public relations executive from Chinese technology firm Baidu apologized Thursday after she made comments in a series of videos that critics said glorified a culture of overwork. Baidu’s head of communications Qu Jing sparked a public outcry in China after she implied in the videos that she was not concerned about her employees … Read more
