• July is the perfect time for pruning, and we know you’ll be busy in your gardens this month, trimming back dead leaves and branches to make way for beautiful spring blossoms. At GARDENA, we’re all about making things comfortable for our users. In 2025, we’re excited to introduce our upgraded sustainable cutting tools, which are now even more powerful and sharp. Secateurs are one of those tools that gardeners reach for all year round. They’re essential for plant care, so it’s no wonder garden owners love secateurs that are long-lasting, powerful, and comfortable to use. The new GARDENA secateurs and…

    Light, creamy, and effortlessly elegant, this matcha-coconut panna cotta is a refreshing twist on the classic Italian dessert. Infused with earthy matcha and balanced by the tropical richness…

    Join foodies from all over South Africa this July and head to the Garden Route to indulge in a delectable array of food events at the 2025 Knysna Oyster Festival. This year’s theme, running from 4 to 13 July, is “It’s time to come out of your shell”, setting the tone for a flavour-packed festival where culinary creativity takes centre stage. Whether you’re a lover of street-style burgers, wood-fired pizzas, or fancy fine dining, you can expect this year’s food festival to be bursting with fun and flavour for every palate. Dates to remember for this years Knysna Oyster Festival…

    Whipping up gourmet meals for over 100 people is just another day at the office for Chef Keshan Rambarun. But the executive chef at GrandWest is now turning his attention to something a little more casual — and very Cape Town: street food. “People are busy,” says Keshan. “Sometimes they only get here 20 minutes before a show starts.” Instead of rushing to grab a sit-down meal, he’s offering concertgoers something quick, flavourful, and satisfying. “Street food is a global trend,” he explains, “so I decided to experiment with flavour-packed foods that can be picked up and eaten on the…

    There’s something undeniably comforting about a cake that doesn’t try too hard, and this yoghurt cake is exactly that. Moist, tender, and effortlessly elegant, it’s topped with golden pears and a rich toffee sauce that takes it to next-level indulgence. Whether you’re hosting friends or treating yourself to a slow Sunday bake, this one’s bound to be a favourite. Also See: Apple pie turnovers https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/apple-pie-turnovers