• Try our delicious gammon crostinis for a festive fix, last-minute plans, or lazy post-Christmas snacks. Use your leftover Christmas gammon to create a tasty meal that looks a little bit fancy (without the work!). These colourful crostinis create a shareable feast that can be passed around the table or the campfire to delight the whole family.  Also See: Summer salad with pan-fried pork https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/summer-salad-with-pan-fried-pork Recipe and image: SA Pork 

    As consumers, we assume that the honey, olive oil, maple syrup or brie is exactly that. Unfortunately, in many instances, that’s not the case. Fake food or food fraud costs billions each year globally, and has consumers paying more for lower-quality and mislabelled products. Common items are mixed with cheaper ingredients or mislabelled to appear premium. Not only do you as the consumer feel duped, but many added ingredients can pose serious health, ethical, and economical consequences. To avoid falling for this trap, we’ve made a list of what to look out for, which items are most commonly faked, and…

    Superfoods aren’t anything new. In fact, they’ve been around for quite a while. However, the term “superfood” isn’t a recognised food category; many registered dietitians use it to describe foods that offer various natural benefits. Additionally, recent research has shown that consumers are leaning towards gut-friendly foods, plant-based eating, and cost-conscious food choices this year. Superfoods aren’t only popular items in grocery hauls, nutrition circles and on wellness TikTok – most of them really do pack a nutritional punch that can elevate your already balanced diet. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your immune system or pack more antioxidants into your…

    Today, South Africans are joining a national stand against gender-based violence – a collective call to action that asks us to pause, pay attention and stand together. Many of us are looking for ways to show solidarity. Instead of heading to the shops, we encourage you to open your cupboards, use what you have and cook something simple and comforting. Sometimes the most powerful actions start right where you are – even in your own kitchen. Your kitchen is likely filled with overlooked ingredients waiting to become something delicious – no shopping required. Here’s how to turn today’s act of…

    Everyone’s heard of salty and sweet combinations, so what’s the big deal with it now? It’s one of the O.G. flavour combos that’s been around longer than pineapple has been on pizza, but this flavour fusion has been quietly making its comeback, popping up everywhere from ice cream stands to the snack aisle. So what’s behind this newfound summer trend, how can you incorporate it into your everyday meals, and will it last through the season? We dive into everything you need to know about salty + sweet flavour combos. What is ‘Swalty’? Sweet is divine. Salty is satisfying. Combine…