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Book review: Hamburger Gourmet

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 4 months ago

This book contains 58 recipes, not all of them for hamburgers, developed by the chefs at a restaurant called Blend, which seems to be in America though I really can’t say for sure. What I can say for sure is that these chefs are obsessed with hamburg…

Book review: Long Covid

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 5 months ago

Nearly five years after the pandemic, the world is still feeling the after-effects of Covid-19’s long fingers.

Book review: Ellie Pillai is not done yet

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 1 month ago

Ellie Pillai is a British, Sri Lankan, Catholic, Tamil teenager who is juggling adolescent anxieties about her ex-boyfriend, possible new crush, the girl that had ...

Book review: Pumpkin Spice Cafe

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 4 months ago

If the author’s name reminds you of a popular noughties TV series, you’re not alone. I’ve read that the writer chose this pen name specifically because she is a ...

Book reviews: anthologies

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 4 months ago

Two engaging children's books that spark curiosity and wonder: The Amazing Quiz Book offers 750 interactive questions perfect for screen-free entertainment, while ...

Book review: Do not feed the monkey!

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 4 months ago

A story and recipe book combined, the quirky book follows the antics of a monkey named Mitch who made an art out of begging at the tables of a restaurant at the ...

Pre-teen and teen book reviews

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 5 months ago

This sweet and charming book has one of the most original ideas I’ve seen in a long time.

Appliances which have surprised me

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 2 months ago

Living Large, is a monthly column about the strange (at least from the outside looking in) lifestyle of a modern, large family.

Watch VideoHow we deal with FARQs: frequently asked rude questions

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 3 months ago

Living Large, is a monthly column about the strange (at least from the outside looking in) lifestyle of a modern, large family.

Figuratively speaking – finding humour in the loss of my physique

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 4 months ago

"In this month's Living Large column, a mother of seven shares hilarious encounters and heartwarming moments that come with embracing her post-pregnancy body. From ...

Let’s talk about sex, baby

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 5 months ago

When you're raising a large family, 'the talk' becomes talks - plural. From innocent questions about 'eggies' to creative vocabulary choices, this month's Living ...

The quirks and conundrums of living with a large family

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 6 months ago

Today we launch Living Large, a monthly column about the strange (at least from the outside looking in) lifestyle of a modern, large family.

Non-profit needs gas for their feeding project

Letter to the Editor|Published 1 week ago

The Givers NPO has gathered ingredients to feed thousands across Western Cape communities, but lacks the crucial gas needed to cook the meals. With 10 large pots ...

Thank you, Mitchell's Plain SAPS

Letter to the Editor|Published 2 weeks ago

Thanks to Mitchell's Plain police for foiling robbery

From the mouths of babes

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 2 weeks ago

From misheard lyrics to philosophical observations, these candid conversations with my seven children offer a heartwarming glimpse into the delightful chaos of large ...

The Premier League about to heat up

Tauriq Hassen|Published 4 weeks ago

The football season about to reach the business end, and with many of the group stages out the way, it’s time to separate the men from the boys. That very famous ...

State must trim its fat before punishing us with more VAT

Letter to the Editor|Published 1 month ago

Jacques Moolman, president of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Cape Chamber welcomes government's last-minute decision to reconsider its budget priorities ...

The impact of a VAT increase on food security

Letter to the Editor|Published 1 month ago

Professor Julian May, director of the Department of Science and Innovation-National Research Foundation Centre of Excellence in Food Security at UWCAn increase in ...

FA Cup delivered some hammer blows

Tauriq Hassen|Published 1 month ago

In the FA Cup action last weekend, the odds were in favour of many of the big teams. The best being Liverpool, who were drawn to last place in the Championship, ...

Warning: this column talks poop a lot

Lauren O'Connor-May|Published 1 month ago

Living Large explores the unspoken, often messy realities of raising a large family in modern times. From bathroom boundaries to unexpected public moments, this ...