My family and I have relied on leftovers ever since I can remember. It’s the easiest way to ensure two to three days’ worth of small lunches or comforting dinners. One big pot of butternut soup or bolognese can almost carry you through the week, which means there’s less time spent in the kitchen or at the grocery store and more time for other tasks and spending time together on the couch. However, there have been times when that last Tupperware of last week’s stew was forgotten at the back of the fridge. To reheat and eat or to throw…
As the seasons change, so does the amount of natural light that enters our homes. Shorter days, cloudy weather, or simply spending more time indoors can make spaces…
With Father’s Day just around the corner, we’ve rounded up the F&H Team’s favourite recipes that you can easily whip up on Sunday. Whether Dad’s ideal celebration starts with a hearty breakfast, a leisurely brunch, a slow-cooked feast or a decadent dessert, we’ve got the menu sorted. From comforting classics to crowd-pleasing favourites, these are the F&H team’s top recipe picks for making Father’s Day extra special. F&H’s favourite recipes for Father’s Day Breakkie 1. Japanese cotton cheesecake flapjacks with salted butterscotch sauce and raspberries https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/japanese-cotton-cheesecake-flapjacks 2. Vegan shakshuka https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/vegan-shakshuka 3. Egg and sausage tart https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/egg-sausage-tart …
As Father’s Day quickly approaches, it can sometimes be hard to come up with fun and fresh ways to honour your dad. While the standard pair of socks and tie…
With more than a few cold fronts behind us (and probably more to come), soup is officially the most budget-friendly and cosiest meal to make in bulk right now. And our local supermarkets are in on this. Without fail, as early as Autumn, there is a constant supply of soup packs on the shelves. And how the combination of turnips, celery, onions, carrots, and leeks gets me excited! One humble base that can turn into an exponential combination, from minestrone and chunky vegetable soup to chicken & noodle and beef & samp. There’s no way you can get bored or…
When the weather turns chilly, few desserts are as comforting as these steamed apple and salted caramel puddings. Soft, buttery sponge surrounds tender apple pieces and a hidden…
Steenberg Vineyards has once again demonstrated its winemaking credentials on the global stage, with its Steenberg Merlot 2022 receiving an exceptional 97 points and a Platinum Award at the prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2026. The estate’s acclaimed Sauvignon Blanc also performed strongly, earning 90 points and a Silver Award. Recognised as the world’s largest and most influential wine competition, the Decanter World Wine Awards are widely regarded as one of the industry’s most respected benchmarks of quality. Now in its 23rd year, the competition is trusted by both trade and consumers worldwide for its rigorous judging process and panel…
Looking for an easy breakfast, brunch or lunchbox idea? These crustless bacon and tomato quiches are packed with crispy bacon, creamy feta, fresh basil and juicy cherry tomatoes…
Almost all packaged foods, whether fresh or processed, have some or other date stamped on them. They can include a “sell-by”, “best before”, “use-by” or “expiration” date, or all three. And sometimes that tin of tomato and onion mix gets pushed far back into the corner of your cupboard, only to be found a few months later. Or that vacuum-packed block of cheese or ham you remember you bought a couple of grocery runs ago. Can you still eat them? Or are these stamped-on dates final? In this guide, we take a look at the differences between dates and whether…
Macadamias South Africa (SAMAC) proudly sponsored last month’s Chaîne des Rôtisseurs International Junior Chef Competition in Istanbul (Türkiye) securing macadamia nuts as a mandatory ingredient at the competition.…