• Forget the multiple-course meals—sometimes, the real magic of travel is in a pocket-sized snack. Humble, flavour-packed, and tied to local traditions, these bites are culinary souvenirs in their own right. From Japan’s iconic mochi to West Africa’s addictive chin chin, here are ten snacks that are worth crossing borders for. 1. Portugal: Pastel de Nata  Golden and caramelised on top, custardy in the middle, and nestled in a flaky puff pastry shell—pastéis de nata are Portugal’s most beloved edible export. Created by monks in Lisbon’s Jerónimos Monastery in the 18th century, these tarts were once made to use up leftover egg…

    Golden, crunchy schnitzels meet creamy mashed potatoes in this comforting dish, finished with a sweet-and-tangy pink lady apple and onion pickle that cuts through the richness beautifully. It’s a modern take on a nostalgic classic and perfect for cosy dinners or casual entertaining. Also See: Spiced pork phyllo rolls https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/spiced-pork-phyllo-rolls Recipe and image: SA Pork

    Checkers Sixty60 drivers are winning hearts across South Africa — not just for speedy deliveries, but for their impressive dance moves that have gone viral. The TikTok user @banana._sa, dressed in full Sixty60 gear with his delivery bike parked nearby, shared clips of himself and colleagues busting out slick dance routines. The videos have clocked up more than 700,000 views respectively so far, with South Africans loving the joy and energy these drivers bring to their daily grind. In the clips, the drivers groove in sync, showing off footwork and rhythm that could easily belong on a dance stage —…

    Who needs cutlery when the spoon is the snack? These crackerbread spoons topped with watermelon preserve, creamy gorgonzola and pops of balsamic caviar are the kind of bite-sized brilliance we live for. Sweet, savoury and seriously chic — this one’s made for impressing. ALSO SEE: Preserved lemon, rosemary and garlic roasted lamb with baby hasselback potatoes https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/preserved-lemon-rosemary-and-garlic-roasted-lamb-with-baby-hasselback-potatoes