The short answer is yes – in fact, it’s encouraged. We all know how dirty mattresses can get, even if you make use of a mattress protector. Your mattress might even look clean, but due to sweat, the odd bit of drool, dead skin cells and pet dander, there will be dust mites and other creatures snoozing alongside you, too. Cleaning a mattress is pretty straightforward, and our guide shows you the exact steps for washing your mattress, keeping it as good as new for a cleaner and easier night’s sleep. Our mattress washing guide First things first: what…
Looking for a rewarding baking project? This hearty five-grain bread is packed with wholesome grains and seeds for a beautifully textured loaf with a crisp crust and soft,…
From clever kitchen tips and cleaning know-how to the best places to eat in Joburg, here’s everything the Food & Home team has been writing this week. Whether you’re looking to master everyday cooking, solve common household dilemmas or plan your next meal out, catch up on our latest stories all in one place. Our latest reads, tips and foodie finds 1. The best pies in Joburg https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/the-best-pies-in-joburg 2. Multipurpose kitchen tools every home cook needs https://www.foodandhome.co.za/how-to/multipurpose-kitchen-tools-every-home-cook-needs 3. How to make your own breadcrumbs https://www.foodandhome.co.za/how-to/how-to-make-your-own-breadcrumbs 4. Your toilet brush needs its own cleaning schedule: Here’s why…
You set down a mug of coffee, wipe the table after dinner and carry on with your day. A few weeks later, there’s a mysterious raised patch on…
JC Le Roux, Nederburg and Durbanville Hills Invite South Africans to Choose Their Captain As South Africans prepare for one of the country’s most anticipated rugby occasions, JC Le Roux, Nederburg and Durbanville Hills are inviting fans to celebrate Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry through the Choose Your Captain campaign. Long associated with entertaining, celebration and shared meals, wine has always played a role in bringing people together. Through Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, the three brands are extending that role into one of the country’s biggest shared occasions, encouraging consumers to discover the wine that best matches their style of celebration. Rugby has always…
Available exclusively through Woolworths in South Africa, ClemenGold® has become a rare example of a fresh produce product consumers recognise and refer to by brand name. In…
While you can make almost anything in an air fryer, certain foods won’t come out the same. The circulating hot air is indeed perfect for reheating, melting, and making quick work of crispy exteriors; some foods could potentially make a massive mess in your air fryer. We’ve put together a list of the culprits so you don’t have a major disaster in your hands at dinner. 10 Foods you should never air fry I’d love to say that air fryers are perfect for cooking almost everything, but some foods and dishes are meant to be cooked on the stovetop…
Take your brunch game to indulgent new heights with this marshmallow-stuffed French toast drizzled in silky dark chocolate ganache. Crispy on the outside, irresistibly gooey in the centre…
Vondeling Wines has announced the appointment of acclaimed Swartland winemaker Callie Louw as consulting winemaker and viticultural advisor. The appointment follows the departure of winemaker Emile van der Merwe, who spent 14 years at Vondeling and made a substantial contribution to the ongoing development of the estate’s wines. The Vondeling team extends its sincere thanks to Emile for his dedication, commitment and valuable role in shaping the winery’s success during his tenure. For Louw, the role marks a return to familiar ground. Between 2005 and 2007, he served as Vondeling’s first winemaker, producing the estate’s earliest vintages, including the inaugural…
Johannesburg has always known how to eat well. Not quietly, not modestly, and definitely not in one lane only. In this city, a great meal can mean a…