The SA Olive Awards 2026 take place on the 15th of September 2026 at the Grande Roche in Paarl, where South Africa’s leading olive oil producers, industry stakeholders and olive oil enthusiasts come together to celebrate the country’s finest Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOOs). With judging now complete, the scores have been recorded, and the results remain firmly under wraps. From 17th to 21st of August, all entered EVOOs were assessed by a panel of leading local and international olive oil experts, whose combined and extensive experience in olive oil tasting, production and technical analysis makes this a highly acclaimed…
Rich, creamy and packed with warming spices, this butter chicken is the ultimate comfort-food curry. Tender chicken is marinated in yoghurt, lemon and fragrant spices before being cooked…
Sugar is sugar, right? Well, if you’re an avid baker or just starting, you’ve probably come across different names for sugar. And let me just say, as a lover of baking, there was once a time when sugar types and names would get me dizzy. If it’s not castor sugar or granulated sugar, it’s demerara or powdered sugar. The most confusing part in all of this sugary mess is that each region or country has their own name for each sugar – America, I’m pointing the finger at you. But does the type of sugar you use really matter? Let’s…
Creatine has been part of the fitness conversation for years, largely in the context of muscle building and athletic recovery. More recent research is expanding the picture considerably,…
Rich, moist and wonderfully indulgent, this chocolate fudge cake with caramel icing is made for serious dessert lovers. The tender chocolate cake is layered with a smooth, buttery caramel icing for the perfect balance of deep chocolate flavour and sweet caramel. Serve it as an impressive celebration cake or whenever you’re in the mood for something truly decadent. Also See: Ricotta and lemon cakes https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/ricotta-and-lemon-cakes-2 Cake recipe adapted from Nigella Lawson.
Forget the game drives — our kind of safari involves good food, great wine, and plenty of stopping along the way. Welcome to the Stellenbosch Food Safari, where…
Need a chocolate fix without waiting for the oven to heat up? These microwave chocolate pots turn a handful of simple ingredients into warm, gooey individual desserts in about a minute. Each pot is filled with a molten Nutella centre and finished with berries and icing sugar, making this an easy last-minute treat when the craving strikes. Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! Also See: 9 of the best winter puddings to dig into By Woman&Home Staff for Woman&Home Magazine
Johannesburg has never really needed giant stages to make a night feel memorable. Sometimes all it takes is a low ceiling, a warm light, a glass on the…
This hearty lentil and roasted vegetable salad is packed with sweet, caramelised vegetables, fresh herbs and creamy confit garlic. Tender lentils are tossed with roasted peppers, red onion, pumpkin and tomatoes, then finished with a bright lemon and garlic dressing. Served warm or at room temperature, it’s a satisfying vegetarian main or a delicious addition to a picnic or summer spread. Did you make this recipe? Tag us on Instagram @foodandhomesa! Also See: The Budget Veggie Series: Lentils https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/the-budget-veggie-series-lentils Recipe credits: Garden&Home
Looking for an easy way to make hake feel a little more special? This baked hake in a creamy lemon coconut sauce is a simple yet impressive dinner,…