• With just 10 days left to vote in this year’s Porcupine Ridge Pizzeria Challenge, pizza lovers across the country have spoken, and the competition is heating up! Thousands of votes have already poured in from passionate pizza fans eager to celebrate their local favourites.  With votes tallied so far, the Top 10 restaurants – listed in alphabetical order – are:  Al Pescatore (Ballito)  Bardelli’s (Kenilworth)  Charlie’s Pizzeria and Coffee Shop (Benoni)  Corlie’s Italian (Somerset West)  Ferdinandos (Observatory)  Gino’s Pizza (Robertsham)  Iggs Pizzeria (Montana)  Julia’s Eatalian (Potchefstroom)  Oukraal Restaurant (Potchefstroom)  The Nose Pizza at The Taste Room (Gqeberha)  All this could…

    If you’ve ever reached for brown sugar only to find it’s turned into a rock-hard lump, you’re not alone. One day it’s soft and crumbly, and the next it’s as solid as a brick. The good news? There’s a simple reason this happens – and a few easy tricks to make sure it doesn’t happen again. Read more: How to make sugar cubes Why brown sugar hardens Brown sugar gets its lovely caramel flavour and slightly sticky texture from molasses – which also gives it moisture. Over time, when that moisture evaporates, the sugar dries out and hardens. The main…

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    Cosy, rustic and packed with flavour, this roasted fennel quiche brings together sweet-caramelised baby fennel and leeks, nestled in a whole-wheat pastry crust and baked until golden. Perfect for brunch, a light lunch or even dinner with a crisp salad on the side. Dive into the recipe and discover how simple ingredients can turn into something truly special. Did you make this roasted fennel quiche? Tag us on Instagram @foodandhomesa! Also See: Roast beef sirloin with smoky tahini https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/main-ingredient/beef/roast-beef-sirloin-with-smoky-tahini Recipe and styling by Sarah Dall Photograph by Myburgh du Plessis