• Following the success of its high-end hybrid convenience store concept in Rosebank and its new standalone Hazelwood location, Pantry by Marble is expanding its footprint South – this time to Bassonia, Johannesburg. Scheduled to open its doors at the end of January 2026, the new store will bring the brand’s signature “fancy but easy” approach to a fresh community.    The new Pantry store will be at Omni Square Bassonia, a premium convenience shopping centre strategically located at the intersection of Comaro, Soetdoring, Alwyn, and Meerkat Avenues, making it easily accessible to residents and visitors alike.  Like its Hazelwood counterpart, Pantry Bassonia will serve as a standalone food…

    January brings with it the opportunity for a fresh start to the year, but it also means many of us have to stretch our budgets to make it to payday. But don’t stress! The F&H Team has curated a list of their top 5 favourite delicious and budget-friendly recipes that get you to payday safely and satisfied. 1. Loadshedding Omelette Dinner https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/loadshedding-omelette-dinner 2. Wrap with rotisserie chicken and avo https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/wrap-with-rotisserie-chicken-and-avo 3. Easy baby tomato pasta  https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/easy-baby-tomato-pasta 4. Lemon chicken recipe https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/lemon-chicken 5. Cheat’s macaroni and cheese https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/cheats-macaroni-cheese Also See: Mushroom Stroganoff Recipe https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/mushroom-stroganoff-recipe

    The very best season to experience Stellenbosch is back and along with it, the City of Oaks’ famous open-air Street Soirées too. Organised by the Stellenbosch Wine Routes, the Stellenbosch Street Soirées are the opportunity to get a taste of winelands living in an informal, cocktail setting with top wine, street food and live music.  Starting from October 29, the Street Soirées take place once or twice a month until March 25 next year. While the run may seem long, tickets to each two-hour event sell out quickly and bookings should best be made promptly via https://plankton.mobi.  “The Stellenbosch Street Soirées have become one of the most highly anticipated fixtures of the winelands calendar,” says Stellenbosch Wine Routes manager Elmarie Rabe. “It’s not only a way to be immersed in the rich  wine and food traditions of the Stellenbosch lifestyle but many people use it as a prelude to a night on the…

    Are you struggling to find the time to follow a specific diet? The truth is, you don’t have to rearrange your entire kitchen or cut out food groups to lose weight and feel great. These simple diet tips will help you make every day nutrient-rich foods a regular part of your diet, so that you stay in the best possible health, and reduce your chances of chronic diseases. Diet tips to live by 1. Focus on a plant-based diet We don’t need to completely cut out animal foods, but plant foods should be at the centre of our diet if…