Woollies vs Yum Yum: who makes the best caramel peanut butter?
Forever keen to offer consumers more options, and to be more profitable, peanut butter makers have taken to flavouring the much-loved nut butter. We decided to pit Yum Yum’s caramel peanut butter against the Woollies alternative. By Martha van Zyl. I have recently rediscovered my love of peanut-butter-and-syrup sandwiches, the food of the gods. If you were a fan as...
Genius SlimStar 280 keyboard – Review
The Genius SlimStar 280 is a cheap wired keyboard available from several retailers in South Africa. To decide whether cheap equals nasty, Justus Visagie bought one and filed this report. Physiotherapists and experts in ergonomics maintain that a computer monitor should be raised to prevent a pain in the neck. But these days, most people use laptops. Those who wish...
Which of these ‘healthy’ peanut butters tastes best?
The contenders The peanut butters (PBs) we assembled were of the ‘smooth’ variety (not crunchy), and each label stated that no salt or sugar was added. We bought the 400g jars, and the ambient temperature in the kitchen was 27°C. Black Cat – R42.99 Yum Yum – R35.99 Woolworths Food – R38.99 Pick n Pay Livewell – R33.99 All four peanut butters are halaal and...
Ryder Innovation Groove Tool – Review
The Ryder Innovation Groove Tool is a light and cheap South African bicycle tool. Can it be effective and durable too? Lance Branquinho put it to the test. The bicycle is a wonderfully reliable and simple form of transport and leisure device, but things do go wrong, mechanically. For simple fixes, like tightening bolts and screws, a lightweight multi-tool is...
Sealand Upcycled Slim Laptop Bag – Review
The Sealand Upcycled Slim Laptop Bag merges fashion and function as seamlessly as it does affordability and sustainability. Digital nomad Lance Branquinho fell for it hook, line, and sinker and reports on the ownership experience after one year. As the coffee shop or café has become our office of destiny in the remote working world, how you carry your laptop...
Which sugar-free tonic water tastes best?
Few things are as refreshing as an ice-cold gin and tonic. And there’s no need to compromise on taste when you’re keeping tabs on your sugar intake. Gin genie Martha van Zyl compared four of the leading sugar-free tonics and spills the tea to reveal her favourite. Preparing for the sugar-free tonic water taste test The tonics we tested are sold...
Segway-Ninebot F40E Electric Kick Scooter – Review
Could an electric kick scooter be practical in a South African context, or are they just expensive toys? Michael MacIntyre tested the Segway-Ninebot F40E to help him answer the question. There’s no doubt electric kick scooters offer barrels of fun to most people. But, at well over R10 000 for one of these scoots, I wanted to know if it could...
NIU KQi3 Sport Electric Kick Scooter – Review
Can the NIU KQi3 Sport electric kick scooter perform some of the tasks usually left to cars and motorcycles? Michael MacIntyre tested it to answer these questions. I’m a married father of two boys under five and follow a typical working lifestyle, which includes a short daily commute. I was keen to find out if the NIU KQi3 Sport could...
Front Runner BBQ/Fire Pit & Wolf Pack Pro Kit – Review
If you take camping seriously, you want a compact yet sturdy braai. Sonya Schoeman tested the Front Runner BBQ/Fire Pit & Wolf Pack Pro Kit to find out if it’s as good as it looks on the web. There is no shortage of portable braais on the market, and a search on PriceCheck delivers numerous options. However, many of these...
Shimano PD-M520 SPD Mountain Bike Pedals – Review
Mountain bikers don’t think about pedals, until these things break, ruining a ride in the process. The most trusted mountain bike pedals remain those from Shimano. Lance Branquinho explains why he rides Shimano PD-M520s. Shoes are a personal preference in mountain biking, but when it comes to pedals, there is universal agreement that Shimano sets the standard. This Japanese cycling component...
