• While mould and mildew are common culprits on tiles and grout in bathrooms, we unfortunately also find them growing sneakily around the kitchen sink. The kitchen sink, like the bathroom, is the perfect environment for mould and mildew to thrive – it’s warm, wet and humid – thanks to the endless influx of dishes. The good thing is that with a little elbow grease, cleaning solution, and consistency, your kitchen sink will be mould and mildew-free for the next round of dishes. Use our easy-to-follow guide and discover the most common growth spots and how to remove mould and mildew…

    This year’s Decanter World Wine Awards judged some 17,000 wines – the largest competition of its kind in the world, every bottle tasted blind, no labels, no names to lean on. Five South African Chardonnays were awarded Gold. One of them was grown on a single north-facing slope in a remote corner of the Overberg. The same farm did it last year, too. The slope sits 285 metres above sea level, 6 kilometres from the cool maritime climate of Walker Bay, where a Fynbos rose called Orothamnus Zeyheri grows – rare to the point of vanishing, found here and almost…

    Some recipes are less about cooking and more about bringing beautiful ingredients together. This macadamia burrata dipping plate is packed with juicy tomatoes, olives, roasted macadamia nuts, fragrant herbs and creamy burrata, all finished with a generous drizzle of rich macadamia nut oil and balsamic vinegar. Serve, slice the burrata, break a warm, crusty baguette, dip and enjoy! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Food&Home (@foodandhomesa) Also See: Five easy ways to add macadamias to your winter diet https://www.foodandhome.co.za/lifestyle/five-easy-ways-to-add-macadamias-to-your-winter-diet

    It’s one of those household jobs that’s easy to forget about. After all, if your kettle still boils water and your reusable bottle looks clean enough, surely they’re fine? Not quite. While we wash our mugs after every use and wipe down our kitchen counters without thinking twice, kettles and reusable water bottles often get overlooked. Yet they’re among the hardest-working items in many homes. From the first cup of coffee before sunrise to the water bottle that goes everywhere with you, these everyday essentials quietly collect limescale, bacteria and grime over time. Your kettle works harder than you think…

    Eggs are one of the most versatile ingredients you can keep on hand, and they’re capable of so much more than a simple fry-up. Whether you’re craving a leisurely weekend brunch or looking to elevate your weekday breakfast, these six creative egg recipes are packed with flavour and guaranteed to inspire your next meal. Let’s get cracking! 1. Avo & egg truffles with quick chilli oil Avo makes a great accompaniment to jammy-boiled eggs and toasted pecan nuts. https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/avo-egg-truffles-with-quick-chilli-oil 2. Puffed pancake with mozzarella, prosciutto and turmeric eggs If you’re looking for unusual recipes with eggs, then this…