• Food&Home September is on shelf today, and to celebrate, you could win a luxury stay at mFulaWozi Wilderness Private Game Reserve. Congratulations to our winner Candice Redlinghuis! About mFulaWozi Wilderness Private Game Reserve Located in the heart of Zululand, just two and a half hours from Durban, mFulaWozi Wilderness Private Game Reserve is home to sister-lodges Biyela, and family-friendly Mthembu. Mtembu Lodge is a place to relax, regenerate and rediscover. Situated on the embankment of the White iMfolozi River, the lodge has been carefully hand-built by members of the Mthembu clan, stone by stone. There are seven luxury one-bedroom suites…

    The braai is here to stay, of that there’s no doubt. The connection to a simpler time, a primal past, a companionable coming-together is powerful. Accompanied by the best ingredients available – from Woolworths, of course, it’s a no-brainer. And so it Begins Every continent and every culture has tried to claim the origin of the braai. The Americans shout the loudest, suggesting formal grilling originated there in 1769, when George Washington coined the phrase “barbicue”. In fact, the word “barbecue” comes from the Spanish word for a skottel (barbacoa), and has South American origins, when colonialists noted the curious…

    The Food&Home Awards are nearly here (published in the September issue of Food&Home) and we want you to get to know the judges! Candice Bodington, more commonly known as Candibod is a foodie, content creator and social media boffin from Cape Town. Read more to get to know her and find out what makes her tick So, tell us Candice Bodington, how did you get started in food and content creation? While studying nutrition and Instagram entering the scene, I found myself sharing meals and helpful information about nutrition on the platform which in time, became what we call content…

    Bacon Jam & cheese toasties Try Eskorts Bacon Jam & cheese toasties recipe. Sugar and spice make all things nice. Your mornings will never be the same again after tasting this lip-smacking combination of sweet and savoury bacon jam, complemented by four types of cheese for the ultimate gourmet sandwich. INGREDIENTS JAM  500 g Eskort Bacon Cutts 2 onions, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 green chilli, finely chopped 45 ml fresh thyme 125 ml Muscovado sugar 125 ml golden syrup 65 ml brandy olive oil for frying SANDWICH 6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided 8 slices sourdough bread…

    Great knives are some of the best tools to have in your kitchen arsenal, but choosing the right ones can be tricky. Don’t worry, though; we’ve got you covered! A good knife is like a dance partner – one that feels perfect in your hand might feel clumsy to your friend, that’s why you should try before you buy. Here’s How to choose the right kitchen knife. Weight Try several knives to find your ideal knife weight. Some people believe that a hefty knife ‘falls’ with more force, while another school of thought prefer lighter blades that let you manoeuvre it…