Breakfast is an important opportunity to give children the energy and nutrients they need for a busy day of learning and playing. Rather than focusing on expensive or trendy superfoods, parents can build a nutritious breakfast around everyday foods that provide protein, fibre, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. A study by the Academy of Paediatrics recommends offering children a variety of foods from different food groups. 1. Whole grains Oats, whole-grain bread and low-sugar whole-grain cereals are excellent breakfast choices for growing kids. They provide carbohydrates for energy and fibre to support healthy digestion. Fibre-rich foods can also help…
Put a twist on a South African classic with this comforting pork bobotie. Juicy pork mince is gently spiced with curry powder, turmeric and roasted masala, then mixed…
Gillooly’s Farm is being restored and reimagined as Gillooly’s Gardens, with plans to create a safer, more welcoming destination centred around nature, food, family, community and live culture. The 44-hectare landmark has been part of the area’s history for more than 80 years. Now, a team with extensive experience in hospitality, events and cultural spaces is taking on its next chapter, with a long-term commitment to maintaining and protecting the public open space. The aim is to retain the character that generations of visitors have come to know while introducing new reasons for people to visit, gather and spend time in…
Living consciously isn’t only about what you put on your plate. It’s also about the choices you make around the house. From eco-friendly cleaning and waste solutions to…
Chocolate, marshmallows and a little crunch – what’s not to love? These Rocky Road Rice Krispie Treat Squares are the ultimate no-bake sweet treat, combining buttery melted chocolate with crisp Rice Krispies, biscuits, chewy marshmallows and raisins. They take just 15 minutes to prepare, making them an easy win for parties, lunchboxes or whenever a chocolate craving strikes. Made these Rocky Road Rice Krispies Treat squares? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram Also See: No-bake nut, date and tahini millionaire’s shortbread squares https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/no-bake-nut-date-tahini-millionaires-shortbread-squares
Spring is the perfect excuse to give your dining space a little refresh. You don’t need new furniture or a complete makeover – a few thoughtful changes to…
Nothing says homemade quite like a jug of fizzy ginger beer. This easy recipe combines fresh ginger, sugar and yeast with a handful of raisins for a naturally lively drink that’s sweet, spicy and wonderfully refreshing. It takes a little patience while it ferments, but the result is well worth the wait – especially served ice-cold on a warm afternoon. Did you make this recipe? Tag us on Instagram @foodandhomesa Also See: Rooibos beer recipe https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/rooibos-beer-recipe
Few things make dinner feel more effortless than a sheet of puff pastry. This tomato, baby marrow and goat’s cheese tart turns it into a golden, crisp base…
Ahead of the United Nations International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on 29 September, Refreshi argues that consumer food rescue and structured B2B trading offer complementary ways to keep suitable surplus in circulation while building a more circular food economy for SA. South Africa’s food-loss challenge does not begin only when a household discards groceries or a restaurant clears a plate. It often begins much earlier, in production, processing, warehouses, and distribution networks, where suitable stock can lose value before it ever reaches the market. That is the conversation Refreshi wants to advance ahead of International Day…
Two lucky Food&Home readers stand a chance to win a set of Carrol Boyes Palm Collection Salad Servers valued at R3 000 each Long before Carrol Boyes…