• Heritage Month arrives just as South Africans start finding excuses to spend more time outside again. The days are getting longer, the afternoons warmer, and after winter, lunch around the table can easily become an afternoon around the fire. Food has always been part of the way we gather, but there is no single Heritage Month menu. What lands on the table depends on where you grew up, the food your family makes, the recipes passed down and the flavours you have picked up along the way. The braai might be a familiar thread, but what surrounds it is constantly…

    With Heritage Day this week, the F&H Team is celebrating South Africa’s sweet side with a round-up of our favourite desserts. From nostalgic malva pudding and peppermint crisp tart to braai-friendly fruit, indulgent puddings and modern twists on South African classics, there’s something for every kind of sweet tooth. Whether you’re hosting a Heritage Day braai or simply looking for something special to make this weekend, these are the desserts we’ll be reaching for. The F&H Team’s favourite SA desserts 1. Cinnamon pumpkin fritters with caramel sauce https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/cinnamon-pumpkin-fritters-with-caramel-sauce 2. Charred peaches with berry rose water yoghurt https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/charred-peaches-with-berry-rose-water-yoghurt …

    Give classic fish and chips a fresh twist with this golden battered hake, served with crisp sweet potato chips and creamy lemony peas. The hake is coated in a light, airy soda-water batter seasoned with paprika and Cajun spice, then fried until beautifully crisp. Add a squeeze of lemon and a little fresh dill, and you have a comforting seafood supper that feels just as at home on a Friday night as it does at a relaxed weekend lunch. Also See: PARMESAN CRUSTED HAKE WITH GLAZED CARROTS

    Meet Sea Harvest Finely Dusted: wild-caught hake with a lighter coating, bold seasoning and weeknight convenience built in. When dinner needs to be quick but still feel fresh and full of flavour, Sea Harvest Finely Dusted makes an easy choice. Made with wild-caught hake fillet portions, the range is finished with a fine dusting – the result is tender fish with just enough texture and seasoning to make every bite interesting. It’s a convenient freezer staple for busy households: cook the fillets straight from frozen, add a salad, vegetables or grains, or slice and add to wraps, and dinner is…