The girlies LOVE a good breakfast, it is easily almost everyone’s favourite meal of the day. I’ve always believed that the first meal of the day sets the tone for how we feel – physically and mentally. On the mornings when I reach for something nourishing, my energy is steady, my mood is calmer, and I’m less likely to crave sugar by mid-morning. But when breakfast is a quick pastry or coffee, I can feel my body running on empty just hours later. This isn’t just about willpower – it’s about hormones. Hormones are like your body’s invisible managers, quietly…
Packing school lunches every morning can feel like a full-time job, especially when you’ve run out of sandwich fillings and tasty snack ideas. But packing lunchboxes doesn’t have…
The kitchen can be a battleground, especially for those of us who weren’t born natural cooks. With so many cooking techniques requiring time, practice, and for some, a full-blown meltdown, wouldn’t it be nice if there were some unorthodox tricks that actually made things easier? Luckily, there are. From freezing garlic to popping ice into pasta water, these wild food hacks are surprisingly effective (even chefs swear by them). 10 Food hacks to outsmart your kitchen We don’t all have time to perfect hollandaise or knead dough like a pro. After a long workday and the chaos of dinner-time routines,…
In Partnership with Royal Baking Powder. If you haven’t met Yaya yet, you’re about to fall in love. She’s a former nanny-turned-rusk-entrepreneur who rose to internet fame almost…
This hearty Italian-style pork meatball soup is comfort in a bowl, brimming with tender meatballs, pasta, veggies, and herbs in a savoury broth. It’s the kind of dish that warms you from the inside out, perfect for chilly evenings or whenever you need a little extra comfort. Also See: Pork, bean & barley soup https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/pork-bean-barley-soup Recipe and image: SA Pork
Whether you’re hosting a girls’ night, watching the game with mates, or just want something a little fancy to sip on during the week, these mocktails have you…
When the cold really sets in, there’s nothing quite like a steaming bowl of leek and potato soup to bring you back to life. Creamy, comforting, and made with just a handful of simple ingredients, this winter classic proves that the best soups are often the simplest. https://youtube.com/shorts/MMN4oLd_dWo?feature=share ALSO SEE: Gyoza Soup https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/gyoza-soup Feature image: Pexels
Spicy food has the power to turn an ordinary meal into a sensory thrill ride. It burns, tingles, and even makes your eyes water, yet many of us…
This Mandela Day, SA Harvest is calling on South Africans to take part in a campaign that champions dignity, justice, and youth empowerment – one bucket at a time. The 2025 Buckets of Nutrition for Matriculants campaign is a powerful public-facing initiative focused on equipping Grade 12 learners in underserved communities with the essentials they need to face their final school year with hope and resilience. Each curated bucket includes shelf-stable nutritious food, hygiene items, and basic stationery—small but significant tools to restore dignity and support academic success. On 18 July, SA Harvest will host public bucket-packing activations at Pavilion…
If life gives you lemons… make lemon drizzle cake. It’s the kind of easy lemon cake recipe that never goes out of style – perfect for tea time,…