• As the New Year unfolds, many of us try to adopt healthier lifestyles and make more mindful choices. One way to achieve these goals is meal prepping – a practice that not only saves time but also ensures that we nourish our bodies with wholesome, balanced meals throughout the week.  Here are some meal-prepping tips to kickstart your journey to a healthier, more organised you this year! Meal prepping tips for healthier eating: Plan your menu wisely Begin your meal-prepping adventure by planning a diverse and balanced menu. Opt for a mix of lean proteins, whole grains, and an array…

    With fresh watermelon juice, gin, sugar syrup and some lemon juice, this watermelon crush is the perfect refreshing summer cocktail.  It gets its gorgeous colour and amazing flavour from fresh watermelon juice! Made this watermelon crush recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Champagne and watermelon cocktail https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/champagne-and-watermelon-cocktail

    Nothing says summer like an ice-cold cocktail. And with these must-visit spots around the country, we’ve got you covered all season long! CAPE TOWN The Gin Bar Situated in the heart of the Mother City, it doesn’t get more trendy than The Gin Bar. The cocktail menu features sublime offerings, each bursting with complex flavours and aromas. And with a setting that is at once intimate and atmospheric, this is really the place to be. Where to find them: 64A Wale Street, Cape Town | www.theginbar.co.za | @theginbar Also in the area: Harrington’s Cocktail Lounge, Chinchilla Rooftop Café & Bar,…

    As the year draws to a close, we look back at the 10 recipes that people loved most – from sweet treats to seriously good mains. Classic fudge recipe Easy pancakes Tamaryn Green’s creamed spinach with chicken fillets Quick and easy naan bread recipe Light lemon sponge pudding 4-Ingredient peppermint crisp tart Beef stew with dombolo Spicy fusion slaw Chicken feet recipe Umphokoqo: crumbly mealie pap with amasi ALSO SEE: Date and walnut self-saucing pudding https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/date-walnut-self-saucing-pudding

    Festive is here and while many are waiting to ring in the new year, why not get a jumpstart on your health resolutions now by opting for low-carb food options this festive season? A low-carb diet is a dietary approach that restricts the intake of carbohydrates. This means that you would eat foods that are high in protein and fat. So instead of opting for fries as your side, you would opt for a salad, with avocado or olive oil along with your choice of protein. Depending on whether or not you have pre-existing health conditions, low-carb diets may not…