Who says creating an impressive cheese board has to be expensive? With a few clever tricks, you can put together something that looks luxurious, tastes incredible, and still stays within your budget. From choosing local gems to finding the right balance of flavour and texture, here’s how to craft a board that’s every bit as indulgent as it looks. Plus, we highlight a few local cheese shops across SA to help you find the best quality without the imported price tag. How to make a cheese board on a budget Budget-friendly doesn’t mean cutting corners on quality or taste. With…
A chef is only as good as their tools. Ever dealt with a blunt chef’s knife or a wonky box grater? Yeah, it’s frustrating and ends up doing…
When I was little, I was convinced that tomato sauce made everything taste better. Chips, eggs, bread… even ice cream once (it was a dare, okay?). To my surprise, it wasn’t terrible. The tang of the tomato somehow balanced the creamy sweetness. I didn’t realise it then, but that strange little experiment was my first taste of a simple truth: sometimes, flavours that shouldn’t work together actually do. Read more: Food combining craze, is it worth it? Curious, I decided to find out which unexpected duos South Africans swear by – the ones that make people raise an eyebrow until…
Orange sweet potato gnocchi is a tasty twist on the conventional dish, and bursting with beautiful colour. Gnocchi is always deliciously filling, even more so when it’s made…
Every South African kitchen tells a story – one filled with nostalgic flavours, familiar brands, and pantry staples that have stood the test of time. From sweet spreads to savoury sauces, these local favourites have earned their permanent place on our shelves and in our hearts. Read more: 10 Foods you should never store in your pantry Here’s a look at the South African pantry classics that make every meal feel like home: All Gold Tomato Sauce Rich, tangy and unmistakably South African, All Gold is the sauce we reach for without thinking twice. From boerie rolls to slap…
It feels like fresh produce prices have skyrocketed recently. And once you’ve come home after your weekly or monthly shop, unpacked and blinked, they seem to have wilted,…
Indulge your senses with the perfect marriage of rich chocolate and bold espresso. These coffee meringue brownies take a fudgy brownie base and crown it with a delicate, crisp coffee-infused meringue — a show-stopping dessert for any occasion (or just because). Also See: Our fav recipes for International Coffee Day https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/our-fav-recipes-for-international-coffee-day
There’s nothing quite like a cup of coffee to get your day started, but did you know that your trusty jar of instant coffee can do more than…
Wake up and smell the coffee! Whether you like it hot, iced, or infused into your favourite bakes, coffee is always a good idea, especially to celebrate International Coffee Day! We’ve rounded up some of our best coffee-inspired recipes. From decadent desserts to creative coffee dinks, these picks will give you the perfect excuse to pour another cup. 1. Cold-brewed coffee https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/cold-brewed-coffee 2. How to make dalgona coffee https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/how-to-make-dalgona-coffee 3. Vietnamese egg coffee https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/vietnamese-egg-coffee 4. Low-fat coffee panna cotta with coffee praline https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/low-fat-coffee-panna-cotta-with-coffee-praline 5. 3 Instant coffee pantry hacks you need to try https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/pantry-hacks-instant-coffee 6. Vegan doughnuts with coffee-flavoured jam…
A cereal grain plant in the grass family Poaceae that has been grown and cultivated for thousands of years is having a well-deserved revival: sorghum. This ancient grain originates from Africa,…