In the high-pressure world of professional kitchens, talent alone is never enough. Young chefs rely on mentoring; real, hands-on and shoulder-to-shoulder guidance to develop discipline, creativity and the resilience that the industry demands, an approach that remains a cornerstone of culinary training globally. For Executive Chef Kerry Kilpin, who leads the teams at Steenberg’s Tryn and Bistro Sixteen82, mentorship isn’t an optional extra. It is the beating heart of her culinary philosophy and the thread that has shaped her own journey. If it weren’t for mentors, none of us would be where we are,” she says. “Cooking schools provide the…
These vanilla biscuits filled with raspberry jam are your perfect holiday sweet fix. With buttery biscuit rounds gently sandwiched around a jewel-bright dollop of raspberry jam, and finished…
If summer had a flavour, it would be watermelon – cold, crisp and cut into generous wedges for anyone wandering through the kitchen. But every now and then, a sunshine-yellow version arrives on the scene and leaves everyone asking the same thing: Is this real? Absolutely. And it deserves a moment in the spotlight. A splash of sunshine Yellow watermelon owes its golden flesh to beta-carotene, the same naturally occurring pigment that makes carrots bright orange. While red watermelon gets its colour from lycopene, this sunny variety follows its own path. The result? A fruit that looks like it’s been…
Össur South Africa is proud to announce the launch of the 2026 ‘What’s Your Epic?’ campaign, an initiative that champions one simple truth: everyone deserves the freedom to…
With Christmas around the corner, it’s time to start buying the perfect Christmas stocking filler. They don’t have to be filled with socks and sweets, especially for food lovers. Whether new to the kitchen or a seasoned home cook, it can feel like buying the perfect stocking filler is impossible. But fear not, we’ve curated our top 10 list of stocking fillers every food lover secretly wants. They’re purposeful, affordable, and are clever kitchen additions that deliver value far beyond the wrapping paper. 10 Stocking fillers that wow 1. Mini zester / Microplane One of the most used tools in…
Creamy, comforting and just the right amount of indulgent, this Fettuccine Stroganoff is the kind of midweek magic we all need. Think silky noodles wrapped in a velvety…
Mira debuts in Sandton, offering a refined, multi-sensory Mozambican-Portuguese dining experience Mira, Sandton’s most anticipated new restaurant, has officially opened a 200-seater Mozambican-Portuguese dining destination where old-world craftsmanship, multisensory design, and contemporary sophistication converge. Designed for corporate leaders, international travellers, lifestyle-focused diners, and those who value quiet luxury, Mira offers a new kind of intimacy in Sandton, refined, transportive, softly spectacular. Founded by hospitality partners Luke Dakers, Ben Stanger, and industry stalwart George Sinovich, Mira is the meeting point of legacy and modernity: “old money energy” refined through youthful ambition. The name itself embodies this interplay: chosen after countless iterations,…
Salt, chocolate and tahini – the perfect dessert filling! Enjoyed this salted dark chocolate tahini tart? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! Also See: Drunken mocha mousse tartlets https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/drunken-mocha-mousse-tartlets
The holiday season always arrives with a sense of magic – twinkling lights, long sunny afternoons, and an unspoken invitation to gather. And while December is usually claimed by family plans, there’s something special about carving out a moment for the people who’ve become your chosen family. Enter friendsmas: a joyful excuse to celebrate, spoil one another, and enjoy a table full of good food without the pressure of tradition. Here’s how to host a friendsmas that feels warm, thoughtful, and wonderfully you. Read more: 2025 Christmas tablescaping trends to try this year Set the scene Every great gathering…
Something is changing around the fire. South Africans still love the traditional braai, but the way people cook, gather and share food outdoors is shifting. The New Wave…