Mother sauces are hundreds of years old, and are still used as foundations for many of the dishes we eat today. Unlike the makeshift gravy your grandmother or mom makes, mother sauces were created and refined by the French culinary master himself, Chef Marie-Antoine Carême, back in the 19th century. Although Chef Carême refined four sauces, in the 20th century, Chef Georges Auguste Escoffier updated this list in Le Guide Culinaire, adding his very own sauce Tomat. But what do we mean by ‘sauce’? In terms of mother sauces, a sauce is a liquid thickened with a thickening agent and flavoured…
Smoky, juicy, and just a little bit showy in the best way, these steak kebabs are made for slow afternoons that roll into golden-hour dinners. Think tender, flame-licked…
There’s something wildly satisfying about scooping salsa that started as a handful of sun-warmed leaves and vines in your own garden. It’s fresher, brighter, and just a little smug (in the best way). The good news? You don’t need a farm – just a sunny corner, a few pots, and a soft spot for bold flavour. Read more: Gardening plants that make the perfect flu concoction Start with the stars of the show A salsa garden is less about perfection and more about picking the right players. Think colour, crunch and a hint of heat. Tomatoes – The juicy base.…
The 2026 Food&Home Awards are open for entries – celebrating the flavours, products and innovations shaping South Africa’s food narrative right now The Food&Home Awards return in…
If you struggle with muscle cramps, poor sleep, constant fatigue, and even migraines, you might not be getting enough magnesium. It’s one of the fourth most-abundant minerals in your body, responsible for more than just providing your body with energy, and without a consistent supply, you are at risk of developing chronic conditions like heart disease, osteoporosis, type 2 diabetes, and in some cases, Alzheimer’s disease. Here are 8 signs your body is not getting enough magnesium: Common low magnesium symptoms Muscle twitches and cramps Fatigue Low mood Loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting Breathing difficulties Irregular heartbeat High…
Golden, sticky, smoky… and just a little bit nostalgic. These bacon-wrapped frikkadels are what happens when a humble South African classic gets dressed up for lunch with friends.…
There’s something deeply satisfying about a home that smells clean without smelling like chemicals. The good news? You don’t need a cupboard full of pricey products to get there. A few humble ingredients – the kind already lingering in your kitchen – can handle most messes with surprising ease. Think of it as cleaning, but softer around the edges. Kinder to your home, your wallet and the air you breathe. Here are a few DIY heroes worth mixing up: The everything spray (yes, everything) If minimalism had a cleaning MVP, this would be it. One bottle, endless uses – from…
These little bites pack a punch of flavour with the heat of chilli oil and the savoury goodness of juicy pork. Whether serving them as an appetiser or…
There’s something about a dish that comes together in one pan that feels instantly generous – and this chicken chorizo, fennel roasted tomato risoni is exactly that. It’s the kind of midweek hero that pretends to be low-effort, yet arrives at the table with all the flair of a slow Sunday lunch. Smoky chorizo sets the tone from the start, releasing its rich, paprika-spiked oils that coat every ingredient that follows. Juicy chicken thighs soak up that flavour, while sweet, caramelised fennel adds a gentle aniseed note that lifts the dish from hearty to quietly sophisticated. Then come the blistered…
Does anyone else romanticise that first cup of coffee? The quiet hum of the kettle, the rich aroma, the promise that you’re about to become a functioning human. It’s a ritual – but…