• Your dishwasher can work some serious wonders in the kitchen and be a real time-saver. This magical machine replaces the precarious pile of dirty dishes with squeaky-clean plates. Everyone loves the ease and convenience of using a dishwasher until that moment when you find your favourite kitchen utensils broken. There are ways to avoid these issues. Here’s a list of things you should never put in the dishwasher to avoid any issues. Things you should not put in your dishwasher Wooden cutting boards Water and heat can result in your wooden cutting boards warping and cracking. The dishwasher’s hot water…

    The orchards in Ceres are glowing once again, branches heavy, air warm, and the first cherries of the season are arriving with the familiar sense of anticipation that comes around only once a year. Cherry Time™, the family-run brand behind South Africa’s favourite summer cherries, is officially opening the 2025 season, inviting the country to slow down, savour the moment, and enjoy the simple pleasure of fruit harvested at its peak. The Cherry Time™ season is famously short, which is exactly what gives it its charm. Unlike long-stored fruit, these cherries are picked ripe from the tree, hand-sorted, cooled within…

    Light, bright, and filled with the easy charm of warm-weather cooking, this silky pappardelle is the kind of meal you pull together when you want something fresh without the fuss. Wide ribbons of pasta are tossed in a velvety lemon-cashew cream that feels decadent yet completely plant-based. A squeeze of citrus lifts the sauce, while seasonal greens add colour and crunch. It’s a simple, sun-kissed dish that celebrates summer’s relaxed rhythm – perfect for effortless entertaining or a weeknight bowl enjoyed outdoors. This delicious vegan pasta only takes 40 minutes from start to finish. ALSO SEE: PORCINI AND BACON PAPPARDELLE…

    Indulge in pure decadence with this super-rich dark chocolate berry cake — a silky, butter-and-buttermilk sponge layered with velvety dark chocolate ganache, then crowned with juicy fresh berries. It’s the kind of dessert that feels luxurious, but still warm and comforting. Did you make this recipe? Tag us on Instagram @foodandhomesa Also See: Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/dessert/vegan-chocolate-recipe

    Indulge in a touch of nostalgia with a modern twist — these light, pillowy fried dumplings are soaked in a fragrant, spiced craft gin syrup. The rich syrup — infused with star anise, cinnamon, cardamom, bay leaf and citrus — elevates this classic dessert into something truly special. Recipe, styling and photograph by Hein van Tonder Also See: Golden syrup dumplings https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/golden-syrup-dumplings