With Christmas around the corner, it’s time to start buying the perfect Christmas stocking filler. They don’t have to be filled with socks and sweets, especially for food lovers. Whether new to the kitchen or a seasoned home cook, it can feel like buying the perfect stocking filler is impossible. But fear not, we’ve curated our top 10 list of stocking fillers every food lover secretly wants. They’re purposeful, affordable, and are clever kitchen additions that deliver value far beyond the wrapping paper. 10 Stocking fillers that wow 1. Mini zester / Microplane One of the most used tools in…
Creamy, comforting and just the right amount of indulgent, this Fettuccine Stroganoff is the kind of midweek magic we all need. Think silky noodles wrapped in a velvety…
Mira debuts in Sandton, offering a refined, multi-sensory Mozambican-Portuguese dining experience Mira, Sandton’s most anticipated new restaurant, has officially opened a 200-seater Mozambican-Portuguese dining destination where old-world craftsmanship, multisensory design, and contemporary sophistication converge. Designed for corporate leaders, international travellers, lifestyle-focused diners, and those who value quiet luxury, Mira offers a new kind of intimacy in Sandton, refined, transportive, softly spectacular. Founded by hospitality partners Luke Dakers, Ben Stanger, and industry stalwart George Sinovich, Mira is the meeting point of legacy and modernity: “old money energy” refined through youthful ambition. The name itself embodies this interplay: chosen after countless iterations,…
Salt, chocolate and tahini – the perfect dessert filling! Enjoyed this salted dark chocolate tahini tart? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! Also See: Drunken mocha mousse tartlets https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/drunken-mocha-mousse-tartlets
The holiday season always arrives with a sense of magic – twinkling lights, long sunny afternoons, and an unspoken invitation to gather. And while December is usually claimed by family plans, there’s something special about carving out a moment for the people who’ve become your chosen family. Enter friendsmas: a joyful excuse to celebrate, spoil one another, and enjoy a table full of good food without the pressure of tradition. Here’s how to host a friendsmas that feels warm, thoughtful, and wonderfully you. Read more: 2025 Christmas tablescaping trends to try this year Set the scene Every great gathering…
Something is changing around the fire. South Africans still love the traditional braai, but the way people cook, gather and share food outdoors is shifting. The New Wave…
Cadbury once again invites South Africans to take time this festive season to reflect on the year that’s been. It’s an opportunity to acknowledge those around you who have made the year special. To add to the season, Cadbury introduces its limited-edition festive range. Featuring four chocolate slabs, in a variety of flavours, each with a ‘thank you’ message – turning feelings of gratitude into memorable gestures of appreciation. Look out for two NEW delicious flavours, Cadbury Dream Wholenut and Cadbury Dream OREO. Festive favourites like Cadbury Dairy Milk Butterscotch & Crushed Almonds, Cadbury Dairy Milk Gingerbread and Cadbury Whispers…
There’s something wonderfully reassuring about a pantry that can weather anything – from a surprise visit from the neighbours to a rainy-day craving for something warm and comforting. Our…
No December holiday is complete without a cookie jar chock-full of delicious homemade rusks. Made this Christmas-cake rusks recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! Also See: Scrumptious fruit and bran rusks https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/scrumptious-fruit-and-bran-rusks
The holiday season has a way of nudging us back into the kitchen. Whether you’re baking for a cosy family gathering or boxing up treats as gifts, nothing…