The holiday season always arrives with a sense of magic – twinkling lights, long sunny afternoons, and an unspoken invitation to gather. And while December is usually claimed by family plans, there’s something special about carving out a moment for the people who’ve become your chosen family. Enter friendsmas: a joyful excuse to celebrate, spoil one another, and enjoy a table full of good food without the pressure of tradition. Here’s how to host a friendsmas that feels warm, thoughtful, and wonderfully you. Read more: 2025 Christmas tablescaping trends to try this year Set the scene Every great gathering…
Something is changing around the fire. South Africans still love the traditional braai, but the way people cook, gather and share food outdoors is shifting. The New Wave…
Cadbury once again invites South Africans to take time this festive season to reflect on the year that’s been. It’s an opportunity to acknowledge those around you who have made the year special. To add to the season, Cadbury introduces its limited-edition festive range. Featuring four chocolate slabs, in a variety of flavours, each with a ‘thank you’ message – turning feelings of gratitude into memorable gestures of appreciation. Look out for two NEW delicious flavours, Cadbury Dream Wholenut and Cadbury Dream OREO. Festive favourites like Cadbury Dairy Milk Butterscotch & Crushed Almonds, Cadbury Dairy Milk Gingerbread and Cadbury Whispers…
There’s something wonderfully reassuring about a pantry that can weather anything – from a surprise visit from the neighbours to a rainy-day craving for something warm and comforting. Our…
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 and bran rusks https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/scrumptious-fruit-and-bran-rusks
The holiday season has a way of nudging us back into the kitchen. Whether you’re baking for a cosy family gathering or boxing up treats as gifts, nothing…
Soft, fragrant and beautifully golden, this festive loaf brings a gentle sweetness to the holiday table. Juicy grapes and plump raisins melt into the dough as it bakes, creating pockets of flavour that pair effortlessly with the creamy tang of Gorgonzola. It’s the kind of recipe that feels special without asking too much of you — perfect for slow mornings with family, relaxed afternoons with friends, or as a simple show-stopper on your entertaining spread. Serve it warm, tear it apart, and enjoy the comforting mix of sweet and savoury that makes this season feel so good. ALSO SEE: 5 flavourful…
The pastry world is entering a renaissance defined by creativity, comfort and curiosity, and nowhere is this more evident than in the rise of hybrid baking trends that continue to evolve at a dizzying pace. What…
Good Life Show Africa partners with Ndarama Works to boost growth in Africa’s booming sustainable food and wellness sectors The Good Life Show Africa has announced a strategic partnership with Ndarama Works to strengthen market access and promote deeper industry connections across Africa’s rapidly expanding sustainable food and wellness sectors, a market which in South Africa alone was valued at US$26.64 billion in 2024 and which is forecast to rise to US$42.01 billion by 2033. Hosted in South Africa, The Good Life Show is a unique marketplace for selling, connecting, networking, sampling, demos, discovery, learning and doing business; an event that…
These foil-wrapped delights embrace the essence of a traditional braai while introducing irresistible Italian flavours. Juicy pork meatballs, melty mozzarella, zesty tomato relish, and a touch of pesto…