• I’ll be honest; nothing tests my willpower quite like a perfectly ripe tomato. Whether it’s a simple tomato sandwich sprinkled with sea salt or a Caprese salad tossed together for lunch, I almost never leave a slice behind. But when I do, the question of how to store that cut tomato always pops up: fridge or countertop? And how do I keep it tasting as fresh as when I first sliced it?  If you’ve ever faced the same conundrum, here’s the good news – there’s a simple way to store cut tomatoes that will save their flavour, texture, and your…

    Bring a playful splash of colour (and a little mischief) to your dessert table (or just as an afterschool or weekend treat) with these whimsical minion cupcakes! Ready…

    Packing school lunches every morning can feel like a full-time job, especially when you’ve run out of sandwich fillings and tasty snack ideas. But packing lunchboxes doesn’t have to be a tedious or last-minute scramble. With our recipe guide, you’ll be packing lunchboxes that give your kids the nutrition and flavour they need to power through the day. From pizza scrolls to quick and easy no-bake treats, we’ve rounded up time-saving lunchbox ideas that are anything but boring. 10 Lunchbox time-savers to meal prep this week 1. The best foods for school lunches to keep kids focused and hydrated throughout…

    In Partnership with Royal Baking Powder. If you haven’t met Yaya yet, you’re about to fall in love. She’s a former nanny-turned-rusk-entrepreneur who rose to internet fame almost by accident. After 16 years of caring for nine children and baking rusks to keep busy between naptimes, she shared her story online, and it took off. Within seven weeks, she had over 10,000 Instagram followers, and her rusks sold out in just 33 minutes. But Yaya’s real magic has always been offline, as she turns everyday ingredients into little acts of comfort, bakes with heart, and shares what she has.  This…

    Whether you’re hosting a girls’ night, watching the game with mates, or just want something a little fancy to sip on during the week, these mocktails have you covered. From fruity and fresh to bold and bubbly, each recipe brings big flavour without the hangover. So go on, raise a glass (or three). 1. Rooibos mocktail https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/rooibos-mocktail 2. Summertime rose and raspberry mocktail https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/summertime-rose-and-raspberry-mocktail 3. Watermelon and cranberry  https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/watermelon-and-cranberry-cooler 4. Mulled apple iced tea https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/mulled-apple-iced-tea 5. Raspberry lemonade cordial https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/raspberry-lemonade-cordial 6. Ginger beer https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/ginger-beer 7. Lemon meringue “maltshakes” https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/lemon-meringue-maltshakes 8. Passion wagon https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/passion-wagon 9. Apple and lemon crush  https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/apple-and-lemon-crush Also…