Put a twist on a South African classic with this comforting pork bobotie. Juicy pork mince is gently spiced with curry powder, turmeric and roasted masala, then mixed with sweet dried peaches and crunchy almonds for a delicious balance of savoury, sweet and aromatic flavours. Topped with a creamy, golden egg custard and baked until beautifully set, it’s a warming family dinner served with turmeric rice and a spoonful of chutney. Also See: Mzansi pork chops with sweet potato roosterkoek https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/mzansi-pork-chops-with-sweet-potato-roosterkoek Recipe and image: SA Pork
Why should the braai stop at the main course? Once the steaks and chops are off the grill, turn your attention to something sweet. From fruit caramelised over…
Living consciously isn’t only about what you put on your plate. It’s also about the choices you make around the house. From eco-friendly cleaning and waste solutions to home fragrance, kitchen products and natural lifestyle essentials, everyday household choices are becoming more thoughtful and more sustainable. At The Good Life Show Johannesburg, visitors can discover Nature’s Smile, which uses bio-enzyme technology for eco-friendly household cleaning and waste solutions, while Earth Probiotic Recycling Solutions helps households turn kitchen waste into a resource with its Home Bokashi Kits. For those looking to create a more beautiful and relaxing space, Design Your Space offers…
Few things are as satisfying as biting into a freshly fried vetkoek: crisp and golden on the outside, soft and pillowy within, and ready to be filled with…
Spring is the perfect excuse to give your dining space a little refresh. You don’t need new furniture or a complete makeover – a few thoughtful changes to your table setting can instantly make the room feel lighter, brighter and ready for the season ahead. From fresh flowers and natural textures to lighter linens and colourful tableware, these simple spring refresh ideas will help you create a dining table that feels effortlessly fresh and inviting. Bring in fresh colours Spring is all about lighter, brighter colours. Replace darker table linens with soft shades such as white, cream, or sunny yellow. A simple table set of colourful napkins…
For decades, we have been sold a comfortable, generic idea of honey. Permanently liquid, uniformly amber, and predictably sweet. But this version of a pantry staple fundamentally…
Few things make dinner feel more effortless than a sheet of puff pastry. This tomato, baby marrow and goat’s cheese tart turns it into a golden, crisp base for juicy tomatoes, tender baby marrows and creamy goat’s cheese, with dried oregano and a drizzle of balsamic to finish. It’s simple enough for a weeknight but pretty enough to serve when you have people over. Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart Also See: Roasted carrot and red onion tart with goat’s cheese and a red wine vinegar glaze https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/roasted-carrot-red-onion-tart-goats-cheese-red-wine-vinegar-glaze
South Africa is a diverse nation with a rich tapestry of cultures and traditions, and Heritage Day is the perfect occasion to celebrate this diversity. One way to…
Two lucky Food&Home readers stand a chance to win a set of Carrol Boyes Palm Collection Salad Servers valued at R3 000 each Long before Carrol Boyes became one of South Africa’s most recognised luxury lifestyle brands, the story began with cutlery. In 1989, Artist and Designer Carrol Boyes looked at an everyday object and saw something more. More than three decades later, that philosophy continues to shape every collection. Palm, one of the brand’s most recognisable collections, is inspired by the gentle movement of palm fronds swaying in a coastal breeze; each piece captures nature’s elegance…
The Good Life Show Johannesburg returns to the Sandton Convention Centre from 18 to 20 September 2026, bringing together some of South Africa’s leading culinary talent for a…