• On 24 November 2024, South African artist Alex Hamilton will unveil not one, but two exciting exhibitions, along with the release of his illustrated autobiography, at The Gallery at Glen Carlou in Simondium, Paarl.  Read more about the event here. To celebrate, Glen Carlou Wine Estate is giving away 3 wine tastings to 2 lucky winners do enjoy from December to February 2025. *Closing date: 21 November ALSO SEE: Subscribe & Stand a Chance to Win! https://www.foodandhome.co.za/competitions/subscribe-win

    Get ready to celebrate the juiciest time of the year with Cherry Time™! This eagerly awaited season is back, offering the freshest, juiciest cherries carefully harvested by our dedicated growers. Starting in November, these nutrient-packed gems will be available online and in selected retailers nationwide. Approximately 200 kilometres north of Cape Town, the rugged Cederberg Mountain range surrounds a fertile plateau in the Western Cape Province. Further north, in the Koue Bokkeveld region, Gysbertus du Toit (I) established the foundation for what would become Dutoit Agri, one of South Africa’s largest agricultural businesses, over 130 years ago. Today, we continue…

    If you’ve ever paused mid-cooking and wondered, ‘What’s the difference between black and white pepper?’ you’re not alone. While they come from the same plant, these two spices are quite distinct in taste, appearance, and uses. Let’s discuss the unique qualities of each and how to make the most of them in your cooking. Black pepper Black pepper is made from unripe pepper berries, which are picked just before they reach full maturity. They’re dried under the sun, which turns the skin dark and gives them their signature deep, wrinkled appearance. Black pepper is known for its bold, complex flavour…