Everyone’s heard of salty and sweet combinations, so what’s the big deal with it now? It’s one of the O.G. flavour combos that’s been around longer than pineapple has been on pizza, but this flavour fusion has been quietly making its comeback, popping up everywhere from ice cream stands to the snack aisle. So what’s behind this newfound summer trend, how can you incorporate it into your everyday meals, and will it last through the season? We dive into everything you need to know about salty + sweet flavour combos. What is ‘Swalty’? Sweet is divine. Salty is satisfying. Combine…
Add a burst of flavour and crunch to your day with this Crunchy Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing. It’s light, vibrant and super easy to make — packed…
Want your Christmas table to look pulled-together without feeling fussy? Think summer-ready, guest-friendly and easy to clear. Below are the five strongest trends this season and how to make them work in a Southern Hemisphere context – long, bright evenings, warm weather and al fresco dinners included. Retro heirloom, but edited This look blends a little 70s nostalgia with family treasures in a way that still feels modern. Start with a calm base – plain linen cloth or a runner in oatmeal or stone. Layer heirloom bits sparingly: a vintage jug for water, your gran’s dessert spoons, mismatched side plates…
Fruit is brilliant for you. It is rich in fibre, vitamins and protective plant compounds. But fruit also contains natural sugars, which means it contributes more carbohydrate than…
Bright, crunchy, and full of healthy goodness, this Three Bean Salad from Food & Home is a vibrant side dish that’s as nutritious as it is tasty. With kidney beans, cannellini beans, and green beans tossed in a zippy lemon-herb dressing, it’s perfect for BBQs, picnics, or a light, healthy lunch. Made this three-bean salad recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! Also See: White bean salad https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/white-bean-salad
There’s something about summer that invites us outside – onto balconies, stoops, gardens, and lawns — where meals feel brighter and cooking becomes wonderfully simple. This season is…
Summer is here, and Pick n Pay has turned up the temperature on flavour with exciting new watermelon varieties that are as striking as they are delicious. The retailer is stocking three new seedless watermelon varieties – Honeybeam, SunnyGold and Tiger Stripe – bringing a technicolour twist to the nation’s favourite summer fruit. Try this: Watermelon, Cucumber and Feta Salad “Nothing says summer quite like biting into an icy cold slice of fresh watermelon, and these and juicy showstoppers with their exotic, unique colours, are ready to make every sunny moment sweeter,” said Jacqui Peacock, Business Unit Head of Produce &…
The fridge is the hardest-working appliance in our kitchens. It keeps all fresh groceries cool, making them last that little bit longer. However, most of us pack the…
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
Bright, bold and full of Middle Eastern flair — these red peppers are roasted to tender perfection, then filled with fluffy couscous spiced with harissa, lemon zest and…