• Striving to create a healthy balance between its offerings and the environment, Dream Hotels & Resorts (DHR) has turned its close attention to the food it serves — and especially how these foods are sourced and prepared. “In an industry where mass-produced, warehouse-sourced fare dominates, we’re on a mission to promote conscious hospitality,” says Reinhard Visser, Operations Lead at DHR. “We want to enhance the guest experience and establish an enduring business model that better serves our guests, our communities, the people we employ, and the world around us.” The journey begins at Le Franschhoek At the forefront of DHR’s…

    Cheese to gooey goodness with this seriously good sandwich recipe. So easy, so comforting, and so delicious! Also see: Salmon bagel https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/salmon-bagel

    Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can be challenging, especially when it comes to what is on the plate. Managing  IBS presents a number of daily challenges and while there is no cure for the disorder, treatments are available. With careful attention to diet and lifestyle, individuals can significantly manage their symptoms and enjoy a fulfilling life. From understanding triggers to implementing dietary changes, here’s a guide to navigating life with IBS: What is IBS? IBS is a gastrointestinal disorder characterised by abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits, such as diarrhea, constipation, or both. While the exact cause…

    Stellenzicht nurtures the vast, micro-climate soil pockets of Stellenzicht to steward and sustain what nature provides each year. Our wines truly are expressions of our terroir. As custodians of the beautiful Stellenzicht farm, we believe in protecting our natural resources through sustainable farming. These efforts help create an eco-system that protects our dragonfly population as well as our fauna and flora. This philosophy of sustainability drives our daily activities, as we consistently pursue balance in winemaking. Sustainability, treading lightly and the pursuit of balance is the key to the Stellenzicht wine philosophy: farming regeneratively, working with the terroir, and welcoming…

    For this recipe, you will need: garlic, pumpkin, fresh cream and croutons Ingredients: garlic pumpkin fresh cream croutons Method: Fry a peeled and diced onion in 30ml (2 tbsp) olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add 2 peeled and crushed garlic cloves and 7,5ml (1½ tsp) dried mixed herbs/dried rosemary, and fry, about 3 minutes Add 500g pumpkin cubes and 750ml (3 cups) vegetable stock. Simmer, covered, until the pumpkin is soft and cooked through, about 25 minutes. Use a stick blender to purée the mixture until…