From clever ways to reduce food waste and simple home cleaning hacks to anti-inflammatory foods, Work From Café inspiration and a heartwarming Mandela Day initiative, here’s everything that caught our attention this week. Catch up on our latest stories before they’re buried beneath the internet’s ever-growing mountain of distractions. Some of the F&H Team’s favourite articles 1. The best coffee spots for remote work in Joburg https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/the-best-coffee-spots-for-remote-work-in-joburg 2. 8 Ways to use leftover potato skins https://www.foodandhome.co.za/how-to/8-ways-to-use-leftover-potato-skins 3. The top natural foods to ease inflammation https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/the-top-natural-foods-to-ease-inflammation 4. How to remove black mould from silicone sealant https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/how-to-remove-black-mould-from-silicone-sealant …
Whether you have a handful of favourite bottles or a growing wine collection that deserves more than a kitchen cupboard, creating a dedicated wine space can elevate both…
The celebrity chef, author and television personality is calling on South Africans, especially companies, to become Hands-On Heroes for Mandela Day 2026 For Zola Nene, food has never been about what is on the plate alone. It is care. This is why the celebrated South African chef, author and television personality has partnered with Ladles of Love for Mandela Day 2026. The Hands-On-Heroes campaign is encouraging companies, schools, families and communities to take part in Ladles of Love’s flagship Mandela Day volunteer events in support of the nutrition and education of 20,000 preschool children in under-resourced communities. The events will…
Simple ingredients, big comfort. This creamy leek and potato soup is a timeless favourite, combining sweet, softened leeks with tender potatoes for a silky, satisfying bowl that’s perfect…
Nothing beats a bubbling, golden lasagna when you’re craving comfort food. Layers of rich beef mince, silky Parmesan white sauce and tender pasta come together in this creamy lasagna that’s guaranteed to become a family favourite. It’s the kind of hearty, satisfying meal that’s perfect for cosy weeknights, Sunday lunches or feeding a hungry crowd. Also See: Lasagne bread (Scaccia) https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/lasagne-bread-scaccia
The shift away from white and pale grey kitchens to earthy kitchen colours has been building for several seasons, and what has replaced it is a family of…
Bake up a batch of buttery stamped cookies that are just as fun to decorate as they are to eat. With a simple, easy-to-work dough and endless design possibilities, this recipe is perfect for baking with kids, gifting to loved ones or serving alongside a cup of tea. Add a scoop of ice cream or a layer of icing for an extra-special treat. Also See: Traditional South African oat cookies https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/traditional-south-african-oat-cookies Recipe and images: Stock Food
This miso, honey and ginger glazed gammon is the perfect smoky, flavourful centre piece. Whether you’re making this for Sunday lunch with the family or another big celebration,…
Plastic water bottles are one of those everyday kitchen-and-garden leftovers we barely think twice about. They get used, tossed, and sent off for recycling without much consideration for what they could do first. But with a bit of cutting, poking and rethinking, they can easily be given a second life in the garden. Seed starters Cut a bottle cleanly in half and you’ve instantly got two useful pieces. The bottom half works beautifully as a small seedling container. Add a few drainage holes using a skewer or nail, fill with seedling mix, and you’re good to go. The slightly translucent…
While inflammation in our bodies does have an important purpose – to help our body defend itself against injury and infections, too much of it is not a…