Today, South Africa stands still for a National Shut Down against Gender-Based Violence – and at Food&Home, we stand in solidarity.
In support of the movement, we’ve rounded up a selection of simple, comforting purple-inspired desserts and drinks you can make with what you already have at home. Whether it’s a touch of blueberries, a swirl of blackberry syrup, or a full-on violet-hued treat, these recipes bring a moment of sweetness to a day centred on awareness, resistance, and unity.
Enjoy them with your loved ones, share them with neighbours, or even donate a batch to a women’s safety shelter as a small act of care. Today, we honour every woman who never made it home and survivors by colouring South Africa purple, plate by plate.
Banana and vanilla cupcakes with blueberry icing
Banana and vanilla cupcakes with blueberry icing
Blueberry, white chocolate and lavender cheesecake
Blueberry, white chocolate and lavender cheesecake
Vegan blueberry ice lollies
Vegan blueberry ice lollies
Raw lemon and blueberry cheesecake
Raw lemon & blueberry ‘cheesecake’
Mini doughnuts with berry glaze and edible flowers
Mini Doughnuts with Berry Glaze and Edible Flowers
Frozen berry yoghurt
Frozen berry yogurt
Lavender and rosemary popcorn
Lavender and rosemary popcorn
Blueberry scones
Blueberry scones
No-bake blueberry cheesecake
No-bake blueberry cheesecake
Lavender Pavlova
Lavender Pavlova
Lavender fizz
Lavender gin fizz
Beetroot smoothie
4-Ingredient beetroot smoothie
Blueberry blast smoothie
Blueberry blast breakfast smoothie
