We’ve all been there: a hopeful bunch of bananas on the counter that turns spotty almost overnight. Before you sigh and reach for the bin, pause. Those speckled beauties are kitchen gold. Bananas are the quiet overachievers of the fruit bowl. They thicken smoothies, sweeten oats, star in banana bread, and even stand in for eggs in baking. Freezing them is the easiest way to stretch their life – and your grocery budget – without sacrificing flavour. Here’s how to do it properly, so you’re always one step away from your next bake or blitz: First, know your timing Bananas…
When Darling Sweet turned 10 in July 2024, the beloved confectionery brand behind South Africa’s favourite toffees and soft caramels marked the milestone in the sweetest way it…
Joburg’s culinary scene has long since made a name for itself, not only throughout the country and across Africa, but on the international stage, too. From new fine dining establishments bringing refreshing takes on unique ingredients, to Cape Town cults braving the inner city, and high-flying jazz spots overlooking the City of Gold, there’s an eatery for everyone. Here’s a list of the newest kids on the block you must check out. 1. Hugh’s Jazz Club Draped in stunning red velvet, low lights shine homage on the legacy of Hugh Masekela in the bustling suburb of Braamfontein. Seemingly floating…
Effortless indulgence, thoughtfully curated At its heart, SPAR Signature Selection is built on a simple mission: to make choosing better ingredients easier, every day. It’s about bringing premium…
Beef empanadas are favourites throughout Spain and Latin America. Their delicious flavours and flaky pastry shells have led them to become beloved worldwide. These make delicious appetisers or light mains. Recipe by Luisa Farelo ALSO SEE: Beef fillet with biltong crust, nasturtium pesto, onion and pumpkin seed salad, and butter-fried maize (pap) squares https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/beef-fillet-biltong-crust-nasturtium-pesto-onion-pumpkin-seed-salad-butter-fried-maize-pap-squares
If you have a collection of wine corks from your favourite bottles, instead of throwing them away, it’s time you get creative with them. There are easy, creative…
If there’s one dessert that truly tastes like home, it’s milk tart. So it’s only fitting that on 27 February, we celebrate National Milk Tart Day. Often dubbed our unofficial national dessert, milk tart has earned its place at just about every family gathering, church fête and Sunday lunch table. You’ll spot it proudly displayed at your local home industry store, carefully balanced in Tupperware at a braai, or bookmarked in well-loved community recipe books – always finished with that generous dusting of cinnamon. Creamy, delicate and comfortingly familiar, milk tart (or melktert, as many of us know it) is…
Eggs Benedict, a classic breakfast delight, combines perfectly poached eggs, velvety hollandaise sauce, and savoury ham atop toasted English muffins. This timeless recipe offers a symphony of flavours…
Bright, rustic and elegantly simple, this seasonal pasta celebrates summer’s juiciest tomatoes and creamy goat’s cheese. “Paglia e fieno,” meaning straw and hay, refers to the contrasting green and yellow ribbons of tagliolini that make this dish as visually inviting as it is delicious. The vine-ripened tomatoes are slow-roasted until sweet and slightly caramelised, then tossed gently with al dente pasta, fragrant olive oil, garlic and fresh basil. A generous sprinkle of creamy, tangy goat’s cheese adds richness, while a crack of black pepper and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil lift the flavours. The result is a vibrant, comforting…
Pernod Ricard’s global trade advocacy platform, SIP (Share. Inspire. Pioneer.), has introduced its SIP Supernova programme and competition globally across fourteen countries, with the South African launch taking place in Johannesburg…