• Celebrity MasterChef South Africa winner Seth Shezi turned his culinary expertise into a force for good, transforming nutritious food parcel staples into healthy, MasterChef-worthy meals for preschoolers. This initiative formed part of his R520 000 donation to Ladles of Love’s preschool feeding programme, Nourish Our Children. Picture: Supplied Shezi competed against 11 well-known South African personalities, all with a passion for cooking, to win Celebrity MasterChef South Africa, sponsored by Pick n Pay. As part of winning the coveted title, Shezi had the opportunity to nominate a charity to receive the donation. His choice, Ladles of Love, will use the…

    Something truly delicious is fresh out of the oven! South Africa’s beloved food brands, Pesto Princess and Col’Cacchio, have teamed up to create a pizza that’s as vibrant as it is mouthwatering. To mark 25 years of Pesto Princess, founder Kathleen Quillinan joined forces with Kinga Baranowska, founder of Col’Cacchio, to create a limited-edition Pesto & Cherry Tomato Pizza. A Match Made in Foodie Heaven Why is this collaboration so special? For over two decades, Col’Cacchio has been using Pesto Princess products on their menu, so when the time came to celebrate a milestone, a pizza partnership felt like the…

    Made to resemble the grains on a stalk of wheat, an epi-baguette is also  known as a “wheat stalk” baguette. The recipe for this charming loaf begins with a poolish, which is a type of starter typically used in French baking and which uses equal parts flour and water by weight. Recipe and styling by Babette Kourelos from Babette’s Bread Photograph by Annalize Nel Epi-baguette Makes 4 epi-baguettes A LITTLE EFFORT 4 hrs + 6 hrs/overnight, to ferment WHAT YOU NEED POOLISH 100g stoneground bread flour 100g/125ml water pinch instant yeast DOUGH 1kg stoneground bread flour 1 tbsp salt 1…

    Few tastes are as distinctive as fresh lime. Recipe and Styling by Sarah Dall Photograph by Myburgh Du Plessis ALSO SEE: No-fuss, no-bake mini cheesecakes https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/no-fuss-no-bake-mini-cheesecakes

    Matcha has come a long way from being a niche ingredient in Japan’s traditional tea ceremonies to becoming a global wellness staple. Rich in antioxidants, L-theanine and a natural, sustained energy boost, matcha is more than just a trend — it’s a way of life. To explore its benefits and how to make the most of this vibrant green powder, we spoke to two experts: Cape Town-based product development chef Kira Jacobs and functional nutritionist Vanessa Ascencao. Plus, we dive into the story of Mikayla McClean, founder of Ceremony, a South African brand redefining modern matcha culture. Why Matcha? The…

    Forget vetkoek and jam and make this sweet treat instead! Tradition with a twist, these delicious vetkoek twists are the ultimate indulgence.  Tip from the team: If you are making vetkoek and mince, use any leftover dough to make these delicious twists. Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram TRY THIS: Butternut vetkoek with bacon and syrup https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/butternut-vetkoek-with-bacon-and-syrup