Looking for a rewarding baking project? This hearty five-grain bread is packed with wholesome grains and seeds for a beautifully textured loaf with a crisp crust and soft, nutty crumb. Perfect for sandwiches, toast or simply slathered with butter, this homemade bread is well worth the time and makes two generous loaves to enjoy throughout the week. Also See: Soetbrood (Sweet bread) https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/soetbrood-sweet-bread Recipe by Togara Mabharani Styling by Togara Mabharani and Rudi Liebenberg Photograph by Bruce Tuck
Buttery, flaky puff pastry meets a luscious vanilla and orange custard filling in this timeless teatime favourite. Delicately scented with fresh citrus and dusted with icing sugar, these…
You set down a mug of coffee, wipe the table after dinner and carry on with your day. A few weeks later, there’s a mysterious raised patch on the surface that definitely wasn’t there before. That little bubble is usually a sign that moisture or heat has made its way where it shouldn’t have. A few simple habits can help prevent it, and in some cases, the damage can even be repaired. Why does wood bubble? Despite how sturdy wood may seem, it’s surprisingly sensitive to changes in moisture and heat. Bubbling usually happens when either the wood itself expands…
Mandela Day is about more than ticking off 67 minutes on your calendar. It’s a reminder that even small acts of kindness can leave a lasting impact. Whether…
Available exclusively through Woolworths in South Africa, ClemenGold® has become a rare example of a fresh produce product consumers recognise and refer to by brand name. In most grocery categories, brand recognition is expected. Consumers refer to specific cereals, sauces, chocolates, or soft drinks by name because those names have become shorthand for a certain level of trust, familiarity, and expected quality. Fresh produce rarely works that way. Most shoppers buy fruit without paying much attention to the grower or brand behind the item. That is what makes ClemenGold® particularly interesting from a retail and consumer perspective. …
It feels like potatoes last forever in storage – so much so that I’ve had one growing into a new plant! However long you’ve had a bag of…
Take your brunch game to indulgent new heights with this marshmallow-stuffed French toast drizzled in silky dark chocolate ganache. Crispy on the outside, irresistibly gooey in the centre and ready in just 30 minutes, this decadent treat is perfect for lazy weekend mornings, special occasions or whenever your sweet tooth demands something extraordinary. Also See: French toast with mascarpone, fruit and muscadel syrup https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/french-toast-with-mascarpone-fruit-and-muscadel-syrup Feature image credit: spicykitchen.com
Bring the bold flavours of Spain to your dinner table with this roast vegetable and chorizo paella. Smoky chorizo, roasted Mediterranean vegetables and fragrant paprika are baked with…
Johannesburg has always known how to eat well. Not quietly, not modestly, and definitely not in one lane only. In this city, a great meal can mean a carefully made cortado in Rosebank, a long seafood lunch in Gillview, a jazz-soaked dinner in the inner city, or a plant-based escape out in Muldersdrift, where the pace softens, and the garden does half the talking. That is what makes Joburg’s food scene feel so exciting in 2026. It is not only about polished dining rooms or photogenic brunches. It is also about neighbourhood ritual, comfort, flavour, and the very Joburg habit…
This honey-roasted pumpkin and barley salad proves salads can be just as satisfying as any main meal. Sweet roasted pumpkin is paired with nutty barley, caramelised baby leeks,…