• Crispy fried chicken without all the oil? That’s why you have an air fryer! This recipe is still finger-licking good. Golden, crisp and full of comfort, these air-fried drumsticks are the kind of weeknight win everyone loves. The chicken cooks to a tender, juicy finish while the wedges turn perfectly soft inside with just the right crunch outside. Served with a silky garlic-mayo dip, it’s an easy, no-fuss meal that feels a little indulgent without the heavy lifting. Ideal for casual dinners, lazy weekends or when you need something delicious on the table fast – simply serve, share and enjoy.…

    As South Africa moves into the summer holiday season, many home cooks turn to dishes that are uncomplicated and perfect for warm-weather entertaining.  Potatoes continue to stand out as one of the most reliable – and beloved – ingredients for festive cooking, working just as well for a plant-based main as they do for a hearty side. Read more: How to make perfect potatoes Whether it’s an alfresco dinner, a Christmas feast or a relaxed summer braai, the potato can anchor an entire menu. In his new cookbook, 101 Ways Potatoes, Conrad Gallagher shows how this everyday ingredient can be prepared in fresh and simple ways that suit any occasion. Several recipes from the book highlight how easily potatoes shift between roles on the holiday…

    If the December rush has you avoiding packed cafés and long queues for your morning flat white, it might be time to bring the fun home.   A coffee rave is the perfect excuse to gather your favourite people, sip something delicious and dance your way into the day – all without leaving your lounge. Think of it as a joyful mix of breakfast club, dance session and catch-up, wrapped in holiday cheer and plenty of caffeine.   Read more: How to clean your favourite coffee machine: From percolaters to French press What exactly is a coffee rave? The idea started…

    No December holiday is complete without a cookie jar chock-full of delicious homemade rusks. Made this Christmas-cake rusks recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! Also See: Scrumptious fruit…

    Christmas gathers us in ways few other days can. It carries a familiar magic, the hush before loved ones arrive, the soft promise of connection and the comfort of traditions old and new. At Vergenoegd Löw, this magic is part of the landscape itself, carried on sea-scented breezes and woven into historic Cape Dutch buildings, farm gardens and shared tables. This year, Vergenoegd Löw invites guests to experience a Cape Christmas shaped by nature, nostalgia and the farm’s quiet spirit of generosity.  A Cape Christmas Feast at Geuwels  25 December 2025 | 11:30 for 12:00 | R850 pp (drinks excluded)…

    Summer was made for simple pleasures: sunshine, good friends and a pizza that tastes like a holiday on a plate. With Eureka Mills 00 Stoneground Flour, crafting that perfect summer slice couldn’t be easier. Our finely milled 00 flour gives your dough incredible stretch and a smooth, silky feel – so shaping your base becomes effortless. It bakes into a light, crisp crust bringing that authentic pizza-shop magic straight to your kitchen, braai, or backyard pizza oven. Because it’s stoneground the traditional way, our flour keeps its natural flavour and character. That means every base has a gentle nuttiness…