• The start of a new year often comes with a promise to feel better, slow down and reset. After a festive season filled with long lunches, late nights and one too many glasses raised, Dry January offers a gentle pause. It’s a month-long break from alcohol that gives your body and mind space to catch up. For some, it’s about improving sleep or boosting energy. For others, it’s a chance to check in with habits that may have crept in without much thought. Whatever your reason, going alcohol-free for January can be surprisingly refreshing. Read more: The food trends we’re…

    Slow-cooked until irresistibly tender, this balsamic-honey shredded beef is rich, sticky and full of deep, comforting flavour. The gentle sweetness of honey balances the tang of balsamic vinegar, while the beef pulls apart effortlessly, ready to be piled into soft buns. It’s the kind of relaxed, crowd-pleasing meal that works just as well for an easy family dinner as it does for laid-back entertaining – simple, satisfying and made for sharing. ALSO SEE: Where to get delicious burger deals under R300 https://www.foodandhome.co.za/entertaining/restaurants/where-to-get-delicious-burger-deals-under-r300

    Sweet, caramelised apples tucked between golden French toast sandwiches, all drizzled with rich butterscotch sauce. This recipe turns a simple breakfast classic into something totally indulgent. Perfect for lazy weekends, brunch with friends or anytime you’re craving something deliciously comforting and a little bit special. Enjoyed these apple and butterscotch French-toast sandwiches? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! Also See: Vegan pancakes with fruit and chocolate sauce https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/vegan-pancakes-with-fruit-and-chocolate-sauce

    Following the success of its high-end hybrid convenience store concept in Rosebank and its new standalone Hazelwood location, Pantry by Marble is expanding its footprint South – this time to Bassonia, Johannesburg. Scheduled to open its doors at the end of January 2026, the new store will bring the brand’s signature “fancy but easy” approach to a fresh community.    The new Pantry store will be at Omni Square Bassonia, a premium convenience shopping centre strategically located at the intersection of Comaro, Soetdoring, Alwyn, and Meerkat Avenues, making it easily accessible to residents and visitors alike.  Like its Hazelwood counterpart, Pantry Bassonia will serve as a standalone food…