Six products earn matching honours at the 2026 Aurora International Taste Challenge and the South African Food & Beverage Awards Eskort, South Africa’s leading antibiotic-free pork producer, has done something remarkable at two of the food industry’s most respected taste competitions: entered six products and had every single one recognised at both events. The results: 12 awards across the 2026 Aurora International Taste Challenge and the South African Food and Beverage Awards are testament to Eskort’s approach to food innovation: bold flavours, exciting formats and great-tasting products designed around the way South Africans eat today. Five products earned Double Gold…
There’s something wonderfully dramatic about an upside-down cake, and this macadamia and chocolate version is no exception. A buttery golden-syrup and brown-sugar layer is scattered with lightly roasted…
From fireplaces to comfort plates, the city leans into seasonal dining Cape Town’s autumn and winter seasons have a way of slowing everything down. This is the season where restaurants shift into their most inviting form, with warm interiors, crackling fireplaces and menus built for comfort. These cosy restaurants offer more than just a meal. They offer pause, warmth and a little escape from the grey days outside. 7 Cosy CT restaurants to warm at this cold season 1. Kloof Street’s warm and lively dining scene Back in the city bowl, Kloof Street House feels like stepping into a…
This beef, samp and bean soup makes the perfect bowl of warmth during cold seasons. The process to make it is lovely too: you chop the veg, soak…
Air fryers have been around for some time now and are arguably one of the most popular kitchen appliances – I mean, the whole team at F&H is obsessed with them and can’t live without them. But like all appliances, with constant use comes some tough decisions: repair or replace. Experts have a golden rule of thumb for air fryers: they usually last between three and five years – lasting longer with regular care/maintenance. While regular cleaning makes your beloved appliance last longer, when things start sounding odd, buttons keep glitching, and you start seeing sparks, it’s time to replace…
Ask a woman what self-care looks like, and chances are the answer won’t always involve a spa day, a face mask or an uninterrupted hour with a book.…
Take breakfast to the next level with these indulgent apple and butterscotch French toast sandwiches. Slices of muesli or raisin bread are dipped in eggy custard, filled with buttery caramelised apples and homemade butterscotch sauce, then fried until golden and crisp. Serve them warm with extra butterscotch drizzled over the top for a decadent breakfast or brunch treat. Enjoyed these apple and butterscotch French-toast sandwiches? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! Also See: Marshmallow-stuffed French toast with dark chocolate ganache https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/marshmallow-stuffed-french-toast-with-dark-chocolate-ganache
Creamy, comforting and packed with flavour, this butternut and chicken risotto is the kind of dinner that makes a chilly evening feel instantly better. Sweet butternut, tender paprika-spiced…
Choosing between a convection and conventional oven can make a real difference to how your food cooks. From the way heat circulates to how quickly food cooks and browns, the two oven types work quite differently. Here’s what sets them apart, the benefits of each, and when to use a convection or conventional oven for the best results. Convection vs conventional ovens: How it works The biggest aspect of an oven that differentiates it from other types is whether it has a fan. Convection ovens These are also known as “fan ovens” as they contain a fan element…
Whether you use them to bake your favourite cookies and pastries or to help make cleaning up the air fryer easier, cooking is a lot simpler with silicone…