There is a myth that margarine is an artificial food substance – but believe it or not, it’s not as unhealthy as some people think. The truth is that…
1 cup = 250ml ¾ cup = 185ml ½ cup = 125ml ¼3 cup = 80ml ¼ cup = 60ml 1 tablespoon = 15ml 1 teaspoon = 5ml 250ml…
Traditionally, Yorkshire pudding was served with roast beef in the county of Yorkshire, England. The batter was placed under the meat to catch the meat drippings, but if you…
Here’s how to avoid cake flops in the kitchen! Help! My cake didn’t rise evenly! If your cake has risen unevenly, it could be due to the oven temperature…
Take your winter roasts to the next level with these easy tips for enhancing your winter roasts. Side dishes Steam baby marrows, string beans, celery, leeks and peas. Place…
Looking for a recipe in any of our July 2017 – June 2018 issues? Click on the link below to download your copy of the Food & Home Entertaining Annual…
‘Where there is cake there is hope; and there is always cake’, wrote Dean Koontz. Regardless of the context in which Dean has written this, a good slice of…
If you ever wondered what fruits and vegetables are in season in South Africa, then this handy guide is for you. Seasonal fruit and vegetable chart for South Africa…
Mushrooms should be stored in the refrigerator either loosely in a bag or wrapped in a damp cloth to prevent loss of moisture. Use within a week. Brown mushrooms…
We know that baking can be the most daunting task, and that is why we asked our food ed to share her top baking hacks with you! Take the…
It’s time for some hot cross fun! Easter and hot cross buns go hand-in-hand. If you are tired of the ones you get from the shop, why not make…
Tapenade is a particularly French dish consisting of puréed or finely chopped olives, capers, and olive oil is usually enjoyed as a starter or hors-d’oeuvre. It is often spread on bread or crackers and is…
Big or small, the humble egg is a cooking staple in the kitchen. In this guide, we discuss quail eggs, chicken eggs and duck eggs and give you some…
A lovely bunch of coconuts… Add a tropic twist to your summer menu with healthy, full-on-flavour coconut. You’ll be back on the beach with your toes in the sand…
We’ve selected the ingredients we thought most useful to be converted for everyday and special-occasion cooking and baking and have put together a comprehensive volume-to-weight conversion chart for your…
