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The Farmer’s weekly lifestyle section covers a wide range of lifestyle topics and issues from the South African and global farming community.

Gambian beachfront getaway

Gambian beachfront getaway

I received a call from a developer in Gambia to design 80 holiday units, all with separate communal buildings for dining and general entertainment, as well as separate conference and wedding venues with the complementary support structures.
Hearty chicken casserole with dates & olives

Hearty chicken casserole with dates & olives

New ideas for chicken are always welcome, and this one’s a real winner, especially when accompanied by buttery, garlic-enhanced mashed potato. Here’s a delicious winter warmer that’s guaranteed to earn the cook heaps of praise.
Creating the ultimate meatloaf dish

Creating the ultimate meatloaf dish

While chilli con carne remains this kitchen mechanic’s favourite US approach to minced meat, meatloaf comes a very close second. Here’s a simplified, classic, carnivorous recipe for beginners.
Mountain view family home

Mountain view family home

The Western Cape is known for its beautiful scenery, and for this reason, David wants his house to be built on a slope facing the mountains.
Agritourism basics: Could you make it work?

Agritourism basics: Could you make it work?

Developing an agritourism operation may present a viable way to increase your farming income, while still maintaining normal farming activities, but it may not be suitable for every farm or farmer. Julinda Schroeder reports.
Laeveld icecream

Laeveld icecream

Only very good friends share their recipes. This one comes from my very good friend Immie Mostert, who got it from her grandmother, Suzanne le Grange. Now it’s yours – enjoy.
pork fillets with a sweet pepper sauce

Pork fillets with a sweet pepper sauce

Devoted wok mechanic that I am, pork fillets with sweet and sour sauce are the staple of my stir-fries. But as this delicious, classic recipe from Georgia in the US shows, there are other ways to prepare those pork fillets.
A guest cottage & schoolroom

A guest cottage & schoolroom

Here's an interesting design of a guest cottage and schoolroom for a homeowner in Botswana. Let us know what you think of the design?
Is agritourism the answer for your farming business’ woes?

Is agritourism the answer for your farming business’ woes?

Agritourism can offer farmers an ideal avenue for diversifying their agricultural enterprises while earning additional income. In a four-part series, Julinda Schroeder examines the advantages and disadvantages of establishing a tourism venture on a farm, as well as the legal, health and safety, and business aspects of such an enterprise.
A Mexican breakfast with a KZN twist

A Mexican breakfast with a KZN twist

Huevos rancheros (ranger’s eggs) is the mid-morning meal on a Mexican ranch. Regardless of its origin, this recipe – in all humility – improves this KZN augmented culinary breakfast delight.
Stage-built manager’s home

Stage-built manager’s home

A stylish, yet contemporary home, built in three stages. Here's phase 1...
Easy butter chicken

Easy butter chicken

This delicious and satisfying dish works equally well as a midday meal for busy workers and a laid-back, candle-lit dinner for a few close friends. As a bonus, it’s simple to prepare.
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