Butter is butter… until you’re halfway through a recipe and realise you’ve got the “wrong” kind sitting in the fridge. It’s one of those kitchen dilemmas that crops up more often than you’d think. A cake recipe calls for unsalted butter, but you’ve only got salted. Or perhaps you’re making garlic butter and the only block available is unsalted. Most of the time, you don’t need to abandon your baking plans. The swap is usually possible, but knowing when it matters can mean the difference between a perfectly balanced bake and one that’s just a little too salty. What’s the…
There is something comforting about stepping into a warm bakery on a cold winter’s morning. The scent of freshly baked bread hangs in the air, trays of pastries…
If you think about it, we spend a lot of time sleeping (or trying to). In fact, studies have found that we spend up to a third of our lives sleeping. Which means our sheets go through a lot – even if you’ve showered before bed, your body still sheds dead skin cells and soaks your linen with sweat, not to mention the bacteria, fungi, and other little creatures that might also be snoozing alongside you. Add your fur babies to the mix and your bed is cooking with a soup of the unwanted. It is therefore most important that…
Warm, rich and irresistibly gooey, these molten self-saucing chocolate puddings are the ultimate comfort dessert. As they bake, a luscious chocolate sauce magically forms beneath the soft sponge,…
Got a bunch of overripe bananas sitting on the counter? Put them to delicious use with these 5 flavourful banana bread recipes. Whether you’re craving a classic fluffy loaf, a healthier twist, a decadent cream cheese-filled version or something a little unexpected like banana bread with biltong butter, there’s a recipe here for every kind of baker. Perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea or an anytime snack, these flavour-packed loaves prove banana bread never goes out of style. Cream cheese-filled banana bread Get it here Fluffy banana bread Get it here Healthier banana bread Get it here Banana bread toast…
Have you taken the chicken out of the freezer to defrost, only to have your loved one bring home takeaways? Or someone left the freezer door slightly open,…
This vegan burrito bowl is proof that healthy eating never has to be boring. Layers of fluffy rice, hearty beans, crisp vegetables, creamy avocado and vibrant toppings come together in one satisfying bowl that’s bursting with bold Mexican-inspired flavours. It’s perfect for easy weeknight dinners, meal prep lunches or whenever you’re craving a wholesome meal that comes together with minimal fuss. Also See: Vegan curry with chickpeas https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/vegan-curry-with-chickpeas Published by Woman&Home.
Warm, hearty and full of comforting flavours, this chicken & cider hot pot with apple dumplings is the ultimate cold-weather meal. Tender chicken is slow-cooked in a rich…
Keeping your bed clean can feel like a humungous task: changing and washing bed linen every week, vacuuming the mattress at least weekly, airing out the duvet, turning the mattress every month, cleaning the bed frame and headboard at least once a week, not to mention keeping your pillows clean and fluffed. Bed cleaning tasks alone are a lot. And while most people keep up with clean bed linen and mattresses, they might not clean their pillows as much as they need to. Just like the bed linen and mattress, your pillows are also at risk of stains from your…
Towels require a little more than tossing them into a washing machine to keep them soft, fluffy and odour-free. The intricate fabric loops on towels do a lot…