Here’s to Joburg’s newest speciality cafe: Toasted
You’re not dreaming. This is not a drill, we repeat this is not a drill. Let’s cut to the cheese, there really is a brand new toasted cheese restaurant in Jozi and it’s called Toasted. Not only is it new but it is female owned and run and they serve the yummy women-led, small batch […]
Top 5 de-cluttering steps to bring the calm back into your life
It’s well known that clutter and a disorganised environment increases stress and anxiety levels. Now add in the isolation of lockdown and the stresses of a global pandemic and you’ve got a recipe for personal and inter-personal disaster. Well don’t fret just yet as we have some recommendations to help avoid a meltdown. In this […]
Choo Choo debuts their cheesy wheel pasta and it is delicious
Cheese the day at Choo Choo Junction There is something tortuous about having to cook your own dinner day in and day out. That’s why we’re showcasing an experience that will not only get you out of the house, but reinvigorate the Master Chef inside you. Trust us when we say that this dish is […]
Meet the next generation of all-electric from Volvo
Want a car that supports a sustainable family life? Here it is: Volvo, founded in 1927, introduces The Volvo Concept Recharge. The theme of the car is ‘less but better’ and so all unnecessary elements have been removed and what remains is treated with a high-precision, flush execution. By removing the complexity of the internal […]
3 brand new restaurant hot spots you must try
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on whatsapp Share on pinterest If like us, you’re all about guzzling down, then this article needs to be savoured. We have taken the time to dine our way through Johannesburg (tough job, I know) and have come up with the following three new dining hot spots that […]
14 beauty products that will fix your winter blues
We swear by these beauty products to get you through Joburg’s dry winter Winter is severe on the skin so we thought we would try a few of the below beauty products to beat dryness and enrich and enhance the skin. And now with lockdown extended there has never been a better time to mask […]
Here are our top 4 reasons why you need to visit Victoria Falls
Here are four Victoria Falls bucket-list fantasies you can now turn into a reality 1. Tackle the wild waters The white-water rafting on the Zambezi has been described as the most exciting in the world and remains a draw-card for visitors looking for a once-off burst of adrenaline, as well as lifelong devotees to adventure […]
The macial: The 5-minute man’s facial
Here it is: the ultimate 5-minute men’s manual to skincare It’s 2021. Although men are known to have a less-desired approach to skincare they still have a desire. So thanks to Skin Functional, here is a super easy way to start looking after your skin, we call it the macial. Step 1 An effective purifying […]
A one month’s free trial supply for this skinbrand company
Cosmetiq e daily skincare brand is offering a one month’s free trial supply Cosmetiq e has a full range of daily skincare products which are rich in vitamin E and other anti-aging ingredients. And although we haven’t yet tried them we have heard great things. The only way to prevent or to slow the process […]
Four things you need to know about a staycation at The Four Seasons
We recently visited the exceptional Four Seasons Hotel, The Westcliff for 24 hours. Here are 4 things we loved most 1. Checkout time is 12pm Yes you read correctly. Checkout for this special staycation is 12pm. Can you imagine chewing on your crisp croissant, followed by the best Eggs Benedict, overlooking the city of gold, […]
The esteemed Ethos eatery is moving, not closing
Ethos restaurant is re-launching, well kinda Yes HJ the rumors are true, Ethos Sandton is closing down but that is only because they’re moving to a brand new beautiful location. Their new location will be at Oxford Parks in Rosebank. The restaurant has started renovating and hoping to open their doors late August. Now […]
An immersive consumer experience with Adidas, count us in
Adidas has just launched its S.A Flagship store at Sandton City Open the front door because not only do we love this brand but it is now offering an immersive consumer shopping experience. Finally the digital and physical will be brought together. Their Sandton City flagship store is in a league of its own and […]
Wanna whip up some delicious Dutch desserts? Here the recipes
It’s winter and we’re allowed to carbo-load, right? A few extra calories on the weekends wont do us any harm, we already have the extra lockdown load. So why not try out these amazing Dutch dessert recipes and bring the Netherlands into your own home thanks to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. 1. Poffertjes the Dutch […]
5 benefits of CBD we bet you didn’t know
Take a leaf out of Mother Nature’s book and turn to CBD as an alternative therapy Not sure which brand to try? #HelloRecommends The ADCO CBD range of products, launched by Adcock Ingram, comprises ADCO CBD STRESS7 available in drops and capsule format. ADCO CBD DAILY8 products, available in drops, edible pastille9, and capsule format. […]
Our new favorite top 5 coffee spots in Joburg
Just because COVID-19 and our nationwide lockdown have been bitter, doesn’t mean your coffee has to. So we thought we would espresso how much coffee means to us, with our new fav top 5 coffee spots in Joburg! Morning Glory Cafe coffee and a sweet tooth The coffee is strong and stiff; it’s a Bean […]
A brand new beauty shopping experience lands in Sandton
Your brand new luxury beauty destination, ARC. It is here HJ. It is official the Arc doors are open inside Sandton City Shopping Centre (upper level). We went to the store launch and wanted to whip out our credit cards more often than not. The store is stunning, it is an impressive 500 square […]
No travel, no problem, book a staycation at The Marriott Melrose Arch
Here’s to a stupendous staycation with no regrets! The Marriott Melrose Arch is one of those places where you know what to expect and you know those expectations will be met. If you’re lucky, you would have visited this stellar hotel chain before. Well we hadn’t and seeing as this is the very first Marriott […]
The best winter chicken casserole recipe and it includes cider
It is a much loved family favorite recipe. Is there anyone out there who doesn’t enjoy a tasty chicken casserole? This one is extra delicious because it includes Loxtonia apple Cider. Apple cider is a fabulous ingredient to enrich winter casseroles, so here’s a the family recipe from Loxtonia Cider in the Ceres Valley. Loxtonia […]
Herbivores there’s a brand new plant-based range and it’s delicious
Nestle has just launched a new plant-based range. And we LOVE it! To put it simply, these are irresistible plant based meals. So if you’ve been wanting to explore a meat-free Monday or want to go fully vegetarian, this is just for you. See it as a beginners guide to your new plant based diet. […]
Four beauty salons every grown-ass woman will love
We take beauty very seriously at the HJ offices. We don’t enjoy being ripped off and we don’t have time to waste on an hour and a half mani that just isn’t fanatastically clean and beautifully done. So we have tried and tested the following four salons that we know are top-notch and treatments […]
Something to wine about: it’s the 50th anniversary for the Stellenbosch wine routes
HJ it’s a golden milestone this year; its the 50th anniversary for the Stellenbosch Wine Routes. The wine routes launched officially in 1971 and once the Wine Routes were established, Stellenbosch became the first wine region in South Africa to offer tourists the chance to experience the products of the Winelands with unique cellar-door experiences.The […]
Save the date July 15th: Mauritius will open for international travel
Immerse yourself in island hospitality because Mauritius is about to reopen! If there is one destination we could travel to right now it would have to be Mauritius. It is just spectacular, value for money, the flight is just 4 hours and the food, the culture, the people, it’s all exceptional. So the good […]
Finally a cruelty-free beauty brand, that actually works, arrives in SA.
The vegan, cruelty-free skin brand Youth Lab has officially landed in South Africa We are so excited to share this with you because this skin brand actually works. With 25 years of accumulative experience this brand is miraculous. Not only is it super easy to use, its silky smooth application and fresh scent also add […]
Here are our top 3 restaurant pasta dishes to warm your tummy
Our motto for the year: life is short, go back for seconds. Now because of a worldwide pandemic and something called Coronavirus we don’t get out much. However if we wear our masks, sit outdoors and social distance we can still be safe and secure. So if you’re willing to dine out and believe good […]
