A cocktail container garden is one of those ideas that sounds indulgent but is entirely practical: a single container, or a small collection of pots, planted with herbs and edible flowers chosen specifically for their garnish value. Rather than rooting through the herb garden mid-party or reaching for a supermarket bunch, everything you need for a G&T, a gin sling, a home-made mocktail or a soda with a visual flourish is within arm’s reach of the outdoor table. June is, counterintuitively, the right time to get started. Mediterranean herbs, the backbone of any cocktail container, establish their root systems most…
Looking for a quick, wholesome meal that doesn’t skimp on flavour? This spinach, broccoli and peanut stir-fry brings together crisp greens, fragrant garlic and ginger, crunchy peanuts and…
A Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon has placed South African red wine firmly in the international limelight, following recognition on two respected global wine platforms. Tokara’s Reserve Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 has been included in the red-wine judging list for the 2026 Judgement of Davis, a landmark blind tasting hosted by the University of California, Davis, in honour of the 50th anniversary of the original 1976 Judgement of Paris. The original Judgement of Paris changed the global perception of fine wine when Californian wines outperformed leading French wines in a blind tasting. Fifty years later, the Judgement of Davis carries that legacy…
Cadbury South Africa, Mzansi’s No 1 chocolate brand, is redefining indulgence with the launch of its latest special-edition, cake-inspired range. The newly launched collection captures the rich,…
Marcel’s Frozen Yoghurt is bringing a whole new level of indulgence to the dessert aisle with the launch of South Africa’s first lactose-free frozen yoghurt range. Available in Chocolate and the brand’s iconic, award-winning English Toffee flavour, the new range delivers the same creamy, unmistakably indulgent experience fans already know and love, now made accessible to even more dessert lovers. For many South Africans, enjoying frozen desserts has often come with compromise. Whether avoiding lactose for dietary reasons, seeking products that better suit their lifestyle, or simply looking for a lighter dessert option, consumers have traditionally had limited choice…
Nothing beats the comfort of a beautifully roasted chicken, especially when the side dish cooks in all those flavour-packed pan juices. This one-pan roast chicken with lemony rice…
Missed a few of our recipes this week? We’ve rounded up the Food & Home Team’s favourite recipes that they couldn’t stop talking about. From steaming bowls of beef pho and comforting mushroom stroganoff to cheesy mozzarella pulls, a hearty Tuscan-style baked chicken gnocchi and winter-ready one-pot meals, these are the recipes we’re bookmarking for repeat cooking all season long. Whether you’re after an easy weeknight dinner or a cosy weekend feast, there’s something here to warm every table. 1. Beef pho https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/beef-pho-2 2. Mustard-roasted beef https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/mustard-roasted-beef-2 3. One-pot wonders: Cosy recipes to keep warm this winter…
Cosy up with this Tuscan-style baked chicken gnocchi, the ultimate one-pan comfort meal for chilly evenings. Crispy golden chicken thighs are baked alongside pillowy gnocchi in a rich…
It turns out that sharing your home with a dog or cat could mean sharing far more than companionship. Emerging research suggests that people and their pets may also share aspects of their gut microbiomes – the trillions of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms that play a vital role in everything from digestion and immunity to brain function and overall wellbeing. As scientists uncover more about this fascinating connection, the microbiome is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting frontiers in both human and veterinary health. As World Microbiome Day on 27 June shines a spotlight on this rapidly evolving…
Johannesburg’s lunch culture is changing, and more people are choosing to drink less, eat lighter and make healthier choices without giving up the pleasure of a great meal.…