From playful pets to cooking huge meals, your home can be filled with a variety of unpleasant fragrances. Fortunately, it’s easy to make your home smell amazing with the right scents and accessories. Whether you love the smell of freshly baked cookies, beautiful flowers, or natural herbs, there are several ways you can fill your home with nose-pleasing aromas. This guide will show you several ways to keep your home smelling fresh, including some DIY hacks so you can make your very own home fragrances that will last. A pleasant-smelling home will improve your mood, impress your guests, and help you feel…
This spiced lamb pilaf is one of those dishes that just feels like a hug in a bowl. Made with Spekko’s long grain rice, it’s full of colour,…
Looking for a light lunch or easy dinner that doesn’t skimp on flavour? This spiced chicken and crispy wrap salad is the perfect answer! Tender, golden chicken is coated in warm spices and paired with crunchy fresh greens and a zesty dressing. The star of the show? Crispy baked wrap shards that add a satisfying crunch to every bite. It’s a quick and easy dish that delivers big on taste and freshness—ideal for warm days or a quick midweek meal. FOOD TEAM TIP: The chicken can be marinated the night before. Did you make this Spiced chicken and crispy wrap…
We gave the humble chicken pie an exotic twist to create what may well be the best chicken pie on the block. ALSO SEE: Shepherd’s pie with a cheesy…
The Gatsby is an iconic sandwich, synonymous with South African street food culture, particularly in Cape Town, where its origins first took root. Today, it’s a staple fast food and craved across South Africa. In the 1970s, Rashaad Pandy, owner of Super Fisheries in Athlone, Cape Town, accidentally created the Gatsby. As the story goes, Mr. Pandy created the iconic sandwich to feed hungry workers. His on-the-spot combo of a Portuguese roll with slap chips, polony, and atchar was a big hit and gave birth to the now-coveted ‘Gatsby’. Served on a long, soft Portuguese roll, a Gatsby is typically stuffed…
There’s something undeniably moreish about pan-fried halloumi. Toss it through a medley of fresh greens, juicy tomatoes, and whatever’s crisp and colourful in your fridge, and you’ve got…
The honey spice cake is a gentle nod to autumn — softly spiced, quietly sweet, and made for slower days. A thoughtful bake that brings comfort without fuss. Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Vegan chocolate recipe https://www.foodandhome.co.za/on-shelf/vegan-chocolate-recipe RECIPE & STYLING: Kate Turner
South Africa offers far more than just wine. For those looking to explore the country’s full spectrum of flavours, these tastings—ranging from fiery chillies to fragrant fynbos—take you…
Wine tastings can feel daunting. The colours, the smells, the tasting notes. If you’re new to wine or simply enjoy a relaxed glass over the weekend, it’s easy to get a little lost. But don’t worry, that’s about to change. Here’s the only guide you’ll ever need to start tasting wine like a pro, or at least fake it till you make it. The method 1. Read the label, your first clue We all love a pretty label, but it serves more purpose than just great design. The label gives you valuable insights into the wine before the cork even…
Nothing beats the smell of fresh Italian flatbread (a.k.a. focaccia) baking. Drizzle with olive oil, add your favourite toppings, and enjoy! As the Italians say — “Delizioso!” ALSO…