There’s something satisfying about plucking herbs, fruits, or veggies from your own garden and bringing them straight to the kitchen. On Garden Day, the joy multiplies! Whether you’ve got a windowsill herb pot or a flourishing backyard patch, this is the perfect time to celebrate what the earth offers us. Garden Day is not just about admiring plants; it’s about embracing their gifts and making them part of a delicious celebration. I’ve always felt that a meal tastes better when you know exactly where the ingredients come from. There’s a certain magic in using home-grown tomatoes or snipping fresh basil…
The finalists for the Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker of the Year awards have been announced. Six winemakers have been shortlisted to compete for the prestigious Winemaker…
Harck & Heart, a specialty bakery, is more than just beautifully decorated treats. It’s a heartwarming story of family, tradition, and the magic of a German gingerbread recipe passed down through generations. Owned by the passionate Gisela Harck, the bakery has grown into a unique e-commerce bakery that supplies and delivers joy and nostalgia with every bite to an array of retailers. At the heart of Harck & Heart lies a beloved recipe that first took shape in 1963. “My grandmother used to bake gingerbread for school children during the festive season when she worked as a house mother in…
If there’s one pit-stop that always makes my must-visit list when I’m in the Garden Route area, it’s Elvis Brew Padstal. Here, you can fill up your cup…
We all know the nutritional benefits of indulging in purple sweet potatoes. From the first bite, sweet potatoes take you on a culinary experience of texture and sweetness. They are also great in terms of range, allowing you to enjoy them in many different shapes adding their own specialty to each dish it served with. Although tasty, sweet potatoes can be a bit of a trial and error when it comes to finding the right method on how to prepare them. Whether choosing to bake, fry or roast your sweet potatoes, I have realised that practice makes perfect and…
Make this yummy veggie a part of your grocery haul and have fun with its versatility! Use up your left-over marrow to get your greens into your morning…
Chicken wings never disappoint! Get ready to lick your fingers clean with our air fryer chicken wings and perfectly spiced wedges — guaranteed to impress! ALSO SEE: Delicious air fryer scones https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/airfryer-series-2-scones
Chef Naledi, known for her commitment to nutritious and eco-friendly cooking, has become a leading advocate for sustainable seafood. Her journey began with a passion for health-conscious cuisine…
Malnutrition in South Africa is an ongoing challenge that directly undermines human potential and social progress. While the South African Constitution guarantees everyone’s right in South Africa to food, a recent national survey undertaken by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) revealed that 63.5% of South African households face food insecurity. These results were launched by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) on 10 October 2024. Perhaps most tragic of all is that among them are families with children up to the age of five, where hunger and severe malnutrition are a daily reality. This grim…
Food is a basic human right, yet over 30 million South Africans don’t have access to healthy, nutritious food. At the same time, 10 million tonnes of edible…