South Africa’s top ten Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOOs) for 2026 were named at the Absa Top 10 Olive Oil Awards on Thursday, 15 October, at Eensgezind Function Venue, Cape Farms. The ceremony celebrated the winning gold medal winners from this year’s SA Olive Awards and honours the EVOOs, their producers and the expertise, dedication and agricultural excellence that are shaping and evolving South Africa’s olive oil industry. Following the SA Olive Awards in September, a total of 33 gold medal-winning oils then underwent a further round of assessment and scrutiny by the expert judging panel, which selected this…
Few things are as satisfying as homemade focaccia, fresh from the oven with a golden, lightly crisp crust and a soft, airy centre. This classic Italian flatbread is…
The new South African health platform cuts through food fads with realistic guidance built around health, culture and everyday life. Food is deeply personal. It is nourishment, family, memory, culture and pleasure. It is also an area in which health misinformation thrives. South Africans are routinely confronted with extreme eating plans, ‘detoxes’, supplement promises and long lists of foods said to cause or cure inflammation. The result is often confusion, guilt and an approach to healthy eating that feels expensive or impossible to sustain. HealthLab is launching to offer something more useful. The new South African health platform provides clear…
A returning chef, a young kitchen team and a property-wide refurbishment have given Mount Grace Hotel & Spa a new look and a menu built on foraging, fermenting…
Looking for an elegant dinner that’s ready in just 20 minutes? This beef fillet, aubergine, tomato and haloumi stack layers tender, pan-seared beef with char-grilled vegetables, golden haloumi and fresh basil pesto. Finished with microgreens, it’s a flavour-packed dish that’s perfect for a special dinner or effortless entertaining. Also See: Tandoori roast cauliflower steaks with cucumber yoghurt & chilli https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/tandoori-roast-cauliflower-steaks-with-cucumber-yoghurt-chilli
These braaied pork neck skewers are threaded with chunks of pork, onion and peppers, then basted with a delicious marinade. Grilled to smoky perfection, they’re bursting with flavour…
A clean house is a wonderful feeling – it feels hygienic, smells fresh, and uplifts your mood. However, the cleaning products available on shelves today are totally overwhelming, not to mention expensive. If you’ve ever stood in the cleaning aisle and wondered which products are actually worth the splurge, you’re not alone. While there are some must-haves, many cleaning experts feel that most of the lot are over-hyped and have much cheaper and simpler alternatives. Ditch these 5 cleaning products that are over-hyped, and opt for these alternatives instead. 5 Cleaning products that are over-hyped 1. Carpet shampoo/cleaners There…
Ahead of World Food Day, findings from 50 SPAR stores show growing demand for discounted surplus food, while one Cape Town store has donated roughly R107 000 in…
Give classic cauliflower cheese a delicious makeover with this whole cauliflower cheese pie. A tender, whole cauliflower sits in a rich, creamy Cheddar and Parmesan sauce, all encased in golden, flaky puff pastry. Finished with a buttery, roasted top and a sprinkle of Parmesan, this impressive vegetarian dish is perfect for Sunday lunch, a cosy family dinner or your next meat-free meal. It looks spectacular on the table but is surprisingly simple to make. Made this recipe? Tag us on Instagram @foodandhomesa Also See: Quick & easy baby marrow pasta https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/quick-easy-baby-marrow-pasta
Cape Town’s much-loved Balducci restaurant has entered a new chapter. Now known as Caffé Balducci, the restaurant opened its doors at Piazza St John in Sea Point on…