• Celebrate your furry friend with a homemade treat! These Quick & Easy Pupcakes from Food & Home Magazine are the perfect way to pamper your pup. Made with wholesome ingredients like banana, carrot, oats, and peanut butter, and finished with a creamy yoghurt-peanut butter icing. Plus, they take just 20 minutes from start to finish. Also See: Minion cupcakes https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/minion-cupcakes Recipe, styling and photography by Katelyn Allegra

    Our Story: Rooted in Nature, Grown with Purpose  In the heart of South Africa’s Lowveld region, something extraordinary is growing. At HC Mushrooms, we’re cultivating more than just gourmet oyster mushrooms—we’re growing a movement that celebrates the profound connection between people, food, and the earth.  What began as a passion for sustainable farming and family heritage has blossomed into a proud producer of premium dried mushrooms and artisanal blends. Every mushroom we grow tells a story of patience, care, and respect for nature’s ancient wisdom.  We believe good food starts with good growing. That’s why we’ve dedicated ourselves to eco-friendly cultivation methods that honour the land, celebrate bold flavours,…

    As the sunshine lingers and evenings stretch out, there’s nothing quite like stepping into your garden and gathering fresh herbs for a chilled drink. Whether you’re looking to whip up a vibrant mocktail or elevate your favourite summer tipple, planting the right herbs means you’ll always be ready. Here’s my guide for South African gardens: what to grow, how to care for it, and how to use it in drinks that feel endless-summer worthy.  Try this: Refreshing summer drinks  Why your garden can be your drink drawer Growing herbs for drinks gives you flavour, freshness and texture straight from your patch.…

    Cravings. When you swore you had your fill at dinner, but a craving for something sweet hits you a couple of hours later. Or, you’ve been super happy with your new, health-focused meals (with the cheat snack in between), but suddenly, one Wednesday afternoon, you’re craving the greasiest junk food you can get your hands on. You might tell yourself it’s a lack of discipline, a weakness, but the truth? Cravings aren’t random or out to throw your body out of whack. They’re messages your body is desperately trying to send you. Once we understand our cravings, we stop fighting…