• Potatoes don’t need cold weather to shine. In summer, they’re at their best when cooked simply and paired with fresh, bright flavours. One bag can easily carry you through the week without feeling heavy or repetitive – perfect for slower evenings, braais and meals that don’t keep you tied to the stove.  Read more: How to keep potatoes and onions fresh for weeks This week, cook once and eat four different ways, with the potato doing most of the work and a few seasonal extras stepping in to keep things interesting.  1 ingredient, 4 ways: Summer potatoes Monday: Crispy roasted, crushed baby potatoes with lemon pesto dressing Tuesday: Baked…

    The F&H Team is popping the corn and turning up the flavour to celebrate World Popcorn Day in the most delicious way possible. Whether you love it simply salted, infused with fragrant herbs, or transformed into show-stopping bakes and desserts, this list has a popcorn recipe to suit every craving. From sweet treats to creative savoury twists, these popcorn recipes prove that this humble snack can do so much more than a movie night. 1. Lavender and rosemary popcorn https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/lavender-and-rosemary-popcorn 2. Caramel slices with salted caramel popcorn https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/caramel-slices-salted-caramel-popcorn 3. How. tomake your own microwave popcorn https://www.foodandhome.co.za/how-to/how-to-make-microwave-popcorn-at-home 4. Candied popcorn https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/candied-popcorn…

    There’s something undeniably magical about the start of a new year. The air seems lighter, possibilities feel endless, and for a few days, optimism wraps around you like a soft scarf. But by mid-January, the excitement often dissipates, leaving many of us stuck in routines, struggling to keep that fresh energy alive. The good news? Sustaining your New Year’s glow doesn’t require monumental change or impossible resolutions. It starts with small, intentional habits designed to nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Here are six simple, realistic practices to help you carry that luminous energy well into 2026. 1. Curate a Feel-Good…

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    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