• Grilling pineapple is a simple way to take your braai game to the next level. The heat caramelises the natural sugars in the pineapple, adding a smoky flavour while retaining its juicy sweetness. Whether you’re serving it as a snack, side dish, or dessert, grilled pineapple is a crowd-pleaser. Follow these tips for grilling pineapple to get perfect results every time: How to pick the perfect pineapple Before you start grilling, it’s essential to pick the right pineapple. Look for one that’s mostly yellow with a slight green hue. It should feel firm with just a little give when squeezed,…

    When it comes to selecting fresh fish, there’s more to consider than meets the eye. The quality of your catch can make or break the dish. With a few insider tips, you’ll know exactly what to look for to ensure your seafood is as fresh as possible, whether you’re shopping at a bustling market or your local grocery store. WHOLE FISH SKIN: Opt for fish with taut, shiny, and moist skin. If the scales are lifting or dull, it’s a sign that the fish has been sitting out for too long. SPRINGY: Fresh fish will have firm flesh that bounces…

    Flavour your fish curry in any way you please using Durban, Cape Malay or Thai influences.  HANDS-ON TIME 30 min | TOTAL TIME 30 min | SERVES 6 | GLUTEN-FREE …

    Trifle shouldn’t only be reserved for Christmas. Make this delicious strawberry, Madeira and lemon curd trifle as an anytime dessert. ALSO SEE: Milk tart éclair trifle with pinotage jelly and naartjie syrup https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/milk-tart-eclair-trifle-pinotage-jelly-naartjie-syrup Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart

    Known as the ‘bokkom capital’ of the world, Velddrif is a small fishing town on the West Coast where a type of fish biltong called ‘bokkoms’ (a salted and dried harder fish) is sold from Bokkomlaan, next to the road, outside shops, and from people’s homes. After a severe winter, the historic Bokkomlaan, a road in Velddrif on the banks of the Berg River is again selling bokkoms, a West Coast delicacy, by the thousands. Bokkomlaan is a heritage site and one of the oldest roads in Velddrif. Picture: Ashraf Hendricks Several fish houses drying and selling bokkoms operate from Bokkomlaan. Thousands of bokkom…

    When you first introduce solids to your baby, it’s usually easy to keep things clean because they aren’t very mobile yet. However, as the months go by, they will start swiping the spoon and blowing raspberries into their food, which can quickly become a mess for everyone, writes Jen Spiro. This can be overwhelming and letting them get messy might seem like more work than it’s worth. Some parents feel that allowing their children to sit with food all over them, even during meals, is neglectful. But I encourage you to embrace the mess! Let them get food on their…