• Quick, fragrant, and full of flavour! This easy fish curry is perfect for a fuss-free lunch or dinner. Start with store-bought cook-in sauce, then make it your own with Durban, Cape Malay, or Thai-inspired touches. Made this fish curry? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Air-fryer chelsea buns https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/dessert/air-fryer-chelsea-buns Feature image credit: Pexels

    A kaleidoscope of flavour, tradition, and togetherness – now served at Lacuna Bistro. We’re all familiar with the smell of slow-roasting meat, the sound of stories shared around the table, and the comforting sight of a plate bursting with seven colours. The Maslow Sandton is bringing the Sunday lunch tradition to the heart of the city with its brand-new Sunday Seven Colours Lunch, served twice a month at the elegant Lacuna Bistro. Think tender meat, hearty starches, vibrant vegetables, and soulful sides – all contributing to a plate that is as vibrant as it is comforting. While “seven” is in the…

    To store flour properly is the key to keeping it fresh and free of unwelcome guests. Have you ever started baking something, only to spot tiny bits crawling around your flour? You’re not alone. Flour beetles can be the bane of many home bakers, but don’t stress. With a few clever storage tips, you can keep your flour clean, fresh, and bug-free. What are those creepy crawlers? If you’ve noticed weird cobweb-like clumps or small black or brown bits that move around on their own, you’ve got an infestation of flour beetles. Don’t panic! Don’t blame yourself; this happens more…

    A South African Easter is a sensational blend of history, tradition, and love of bold flavours. Whether it’s the spicy hot cross bun, tangy pickled fish, or unmistakable spiced Easter loaf, friends and families across the nation gather around festive tables laden with dishes filled with stories of heritage and connection. Born and raised in the Bo-Kaap, Chef André Hill, of Radisson Red Waterfront in Cape Town, has always felt that food is about connection.  Easter is a time for coming together, and in South Africa, our food reflects that spirit. Spices have long been at the heart of our…

    With the change of seasons, it is common to come down with the flu. Although there is no cure for flu, there are natural remedies right in your garden that could help alleviate the symptoms. Some plants provide the sustenance that most living things need to survive, and some provide good sources of vitamins with natural properties. Some garden-grown herbs are naturally suited to relieving cold and flu symptoms. Plants that relieve cold symptoms: Ginger Growing ginger may not be the most common thing gardeners do, but it is an important element in alleviating colds. It is, however, a well-known…