• The curry tree is an aromatic evergreen, it is scientifically known as Bergera koenigii—this tropical tree which is native to India and Sri Lanka. Curry leaves and spice are the main ingredients in Indian cuisine, the taste is similar to cumin, and menthol herbs. Curry leaves and spices are popular and may be available at grocery stores and spice shops, but picking your own leaves from your kitchen garden is more pleasurable. How to plant curry leaves Curry leaf plants are low maintenance, they can be grown indoors or outdoors, all you need to start are some seeds, a potting…

    Last year Food&Home went on a journey to search for the best local food products and brands with the help of our our amazing judges. The time has come for us to bring you the results – we promise you won’t be disappointed! Introducing our brilliant judging panel who helped decide on last year’s winners: Bianca Muller: F&H brand editor Jezza-Rae Larsen: F&H recipe developer & food stylist Thilivhali Mugwena: Chef & food content creator Shawn Godfrey: Masterchef SA winner & content creator Dominique Fuchs: Food content creator Lufuno Sinthumule: Chef, cookbook author & food content creator Hot drinks Chocolatey Gold: Gracious Bakers Drinking Chocolate Silver: Onutricia Chocolate…

    A new culinary gem is about to grace the Durbanville Wine Valley. Wilde Vy Bistro, located on the historic Hooggelegen Farm, home of Signal Gun Wines, will officially open its doors this Thursday, 23 January. MEET YOUR HOSTS The brains behind Wilde Vy Bistro include South African chef Jürgen Snyman and Ghanaian entrepreneurs Kwasi Osei-Kusi and Charles Bucknor, hailing from Accra. This dynamic trio first connected in Cape Town while Snyman served as Executive Chef at Kloof Street House, Asoka, and Egghead restaurants. Their shared commitment to hospitality excellence sparked a partnership that flourished into Wilde Vy Bistro. Osei-Kusi and…

    Gary Barlow is known for his chart-topping music, electrifying performances, and infectious charm. But in his latest project, he’s swapping stadiums for vineyards as he takes us on a breathtaking journey in Gary Barlow’s Wine Tour: South Africa.  A Toast to South Africa’s Wine Regions  Premiering on 29 January 2025 on BBC Lifestyle (DStv Channel 174), this five-part series is a love letter to South Africa’s iconic wine regions. From the rolling hills of Stellenbosch to the picturesque Franschhoek Valley and the untamed beauty of Swartland, Gary immerses himself in the culture, history, and craft behind the country’s most exceptional…

    There’s nothing quite like a classic beef lasagne – homemade of course! Layered with beef mince, creamy bechamel sauce and golden cheese, lasagne is a labour of love that is well worth the effort! If you don’t eat beef, then you can swap it out for shredded chicken or roasted veg. Classic beef lasagne SERVES 8 – 10 THE MINCE 250g bacon, chopped 2 onions, peeled and chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 1 red and 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 kg beef mince 2 carrots, grated 2 x 410g tins chopped tomatoes 1 cup…