How you plan your kitchen should reflect how you live. Whether you cook every night, like to be the hostess with the mostest, or simply want it to “disappear” into an open-plan space, the design layout you choose is up to you. A large kitchen space may benefit from dual islands, while compact kitchen spaces in city apartments often function best with lean, efficient galley layouts. Below, discover our top kitchen layout picks, with pros and cons, to help you turn your kitchen space into something that works for you the way you use it. 1. U-shaped layout This layout…
There’s something quietly comforting about warm flavours, and pumpkin – in all its golden glory – often takes centre stage. But while the rich, velvety flesh of a…
A perfect blend of L-theanine and caffeine for focus and mental wellbeing. We’ve all heard it before: “Have a cup of tea and you’ll feel better.” Turns out, that age-old comfort isn’t just sentimental – it’s backed by science. Read more: A survey finds that South African men prefer rooibos tea more than beer Tea, whether green, black, or oolong, contains two natural compounds; L-theanine and caffeine – and when they come together, they create a kind of mental harmony that coffee simply can’t match. Think of it as energy with grace: alert yet grounded. L-theanine, an amino acid found…
Cosy, rustic and packed with flavour, this roasted fennel quiche brings together sweet-caramelised baby fennel and leeks, nestled in a whole-wheat pastry crust and baked until golden. Perfect…
A delicious veggie-based family meal –warm and hearty for cold evenings. It is also a perfect lazy day dinner meal that is guaranteed to become a favourite! Also See: Baby marrow & asparagus rice salad https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/baby-marrow-asparagus-rice-salad-2 Recipe and styling by Illanique van Aswegen Photograph by Adel Ferreira
If your grocery bill has felt a little heavier lately, you’re not imagining it. Meat prices in South Africa are still putting pressure on household budgets – and…
Cardamom is often called the queen of spices-fragrant, versatile, and essential in kitchens around the world. But not all cardamom is created equal. The two main types – green and black cardamom – come from the same botanical family, yet they’re worlds apart in taste, aroma, and how they’re used. What is Green Cardamom? Green cardamom, sometimes called true cardamom or chhoti elaichi in Hindi, comes from the Elettaria cardamomum plant. These small, pale green pods hold tiny seeds packed with flavour – sweet, slightly spicy, and delicately fragrant, with hints of eucalyptus. You’ll find green cardamom in both sweet…
Scooters Pizza has made the ultimate comeback after ghosting SA for almost a decade, with a relaunch on Tuesday, 21 October, including their 39-minute delivery guarantee! From local…
A playful take on the classic side of cauliflower cheese, the humble cauliflower shines bright in this unique pie. Perfect as part of a Sunday roast spread or enjoyed as a light lunch with a side salad. 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
Colour has a huge impact on a room. It affects the way it looks and feels. So, the colours you choose for your kitchen, living room, library, bedroom,…