We’ve rounded up simple tips and 5-minute habits to make you feel prepared and stress-free for a spontaneous gathering. Whether you’ve planned it a couple of days before or a few hours ahead, these tips will ensure your guests feel welcome and impressed, while you maintain your status as “the hostest with the mostest”. 1. Curate an emergency box Fill it with your go-to high-quality paper serviettes, event cutlery, crockery, and glassware. Pop in a few small but elegant décor pieces like candles, table runners, and vases. Each time you host a pop-up event, you won’t need to stress about…
This year’s World Food Day theme, ‘Hand in hand for better food and a better future!’, calls for global solidarity in building a more sustainable and equitable food…
Sink your teeth into comfort with this mouthwatering twist on Swedish classics. These juicy Swedish meatballs, paired with fluffy homemade flatbreads and smoky roasted aubergine, offer a harmony of flavour and texture that’s both homey and adventurous. Whether you’re cooking for a cosy night in or showing off your kitchen chops, this dish strikes the perfect balance between comfort and flair. Also See: Chocolate croissant bread and butter pudding with rum-caramelised bananas https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/chocolate-croissant-bread-butter-pudding-rum-caramelised-bananas First posted on Getaway.
Cooking can be one of the best ways to unwind after a stressful day, bond with loved ones, or satisfy a craving. But sometimes, cooking can become more…
Bread meets red: Make a red wine sourdough bread this World Bread Day and enjoy a slice of red! This World Bread Day (16 October 2025), turn the everyday pleasure of bread and wine into a creative feast with a red wine sourdough recipe. From vineyard to oven, the Vadas artisanal bakers and Spier’s winemakers have collaborated to craft a sourdough bread that captures the bold, expressive character of Spier’s Seaward Cabernet Sauvignon in every slice. The loaf is rich in flavour and perfectly pairs with cheese, charcuterie and a glass of red. Bread and wine have always belonged together…
There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread: golden crusts, pillowy middles, and that irresistible aroma that fills your kitchen. In celebration of World Bread Day,…
I always get a little glum when I’ve missed a fruit’s prime (it happens more than I would like to own up to – but such is life). However, as I’m looking at a sad and relatively squishy fruit, be it bananas, melons, apples, or berries, I breathe a sigh of relief because I remember that I can cook with them instead of tossing them into the compost heap (or the bin). Overripe fruit isn’t bad at all; it just has a softer, squishier texture. In fact, as a fruit ages, it gets sweeter in a more complex way. The…
Wine tasting isn’t just for sommeliers in sleek suits or those who can identify “notes of blackberry and oak” with one sniff. It’s a sensory experience – one…
Indulge your senses with this sumptuous Almond, chocolate and orange cake. It’s a moist, light and irresistibly flavourful treat that’s naturally gluten-free and dairy-free too. With tangy citrus, rich cocoa and nutty almond all in one slice, it’s perfect for teatime, dessert or whenever you need a little decadence. Also See: Vegan chocolate cake recipe https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/dessert/vegan-chocolate-recipe
Fresh and light, these pea fritters are the perfect side for any chicken dish. They are also delicious eaten cold and can be made into mini fritters—great as…