Spring in Johannesburg has a particular energy to it. The mornings soften, the afternoons stretch out, and suddenly there is every reason to spend more time outdoors. At The Peech Hotel in Melrose, the change of season is being marked with a series of new additions that make the most of warmer days and longer evenings. Set across two acres of established gardens, the boutique hotel is introducing new menus, a refreshed wines-by-the-glass offering, extended Monday dinner service at The Pot Luck Club Johannesburg and a new Garden Bar opening in mid-September. The result is a summer experience that feels…
No Braai Day spread is complete without a table of snacks to keep everyone happy while the coals get going. From crispy bites and savoury mini tartlets to…
Four chefs. One mystery box. One winning team. And the audience gets to decide. The final culinary showdown is coming to The Good Life Show Johannesburg this Sunday, with four very different cooking styles going head-to-head at the IMBO Theatre of Taste at Sandton Convention Centre at 3pm. Team Culinary Masters, led by SA Chefs Association President, Chef Coo Pillay and SA Chefs Board Director and Champion for Women in Food, Chef Zana, will take on MasterChef SA finalists Phil Munda and Jeshen Govender in a totally unpredictable mystery-box cook-off. The catch? They will not know what is inside the…
Few desserts are as comforting as a warm, syrupy malva pudding. This South African classic is soft, caramelised and irresistibly indulgent, especially when served with a generous pour…
A milestone year for South Africa’s food industry — and proof that the Food & Home Awards has become the platform brands trust to grow. There are launches, and then there are moments that mark a turning point. On 3 September, the Food & Home Awards 2026 did exactly that — bringing together the country’s most ambitious food brands, its most respected judges, and an industry hungry to celebrate genuine craft, for an afternoon of recognition at Tryn Restaurant, Steenberg Wine Estate. In only its fourth year, the Awards have grown into one of the most credible stages a South…
Breakfast is an important opportunity to give children the energy and nutrients they need for a busy day of learning and playing. Rather than focusing on expensive or…
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 hot coals to indulgent cookie dough, s’more doughnuts and a classic sweet pot bread, these desserts make the most of the braai and bring a little extra theatre to the end of the meal. Here are 8 delicious dessert recipes to finish your next braai on a sweet note. 1. Soetbrood (Sweet bread) This sweet pot bread can also be made the traditional way – on the braai. If you are…
Gillooly’s Farm is being restored and reimagined as Gillooly’s Gardens, with plans to create a safer, more welcoming destination centred around nature, food, family, community and live culture. The…
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 whatever you fancy. This classic South African recipe makes a simple yeast dough with no kneading required, then fries it until beautifully golden. Serve your vetkoek warm with savoury mince, chicken or cheese, or keep it simple and enjoy it just as it is. Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! Also See: Beef stew with dombolo
Chocolate, marshmallows and a little crunch – what’s not to love? These Rocky Road Rice Krispie Treat Squares are the ultimate no-bake sweet treat, combining buttery melted chocolate…