• Exam season often comes with long nights and packed days, pushing students to find ways to stay awake and focused. While energy drinks have become a common go-to for that extra boost, they can come with risks.   Packed with sugar, caffeine, and artificial stimulants, energy drinks may be effective but aren’t always the healthiest option. Understand why energy drinks might not be your best bet and we share some healthy, effective alternatives to keep you going strong during study season.  How energy drinks work Energy drinks work primarily through two components: caffeine and sugar. Caffeine acts as a central…

    Nothing elevates the taste of tomatoes quite like the process of slow-drying them in the oven. Oven-dried tomatoes are packed with concentrated flavour, perfect for adding a sweet, tangy depth to your salads, pasta dishes, or antipasto platters. Best of all, they’re easy to make at home with just a few basic steps: For oven-dried tomatoes Preheat the oven to 120°C. Slice the tomatoes and place them on a foil-covered oven tray. Sprinkle with fresh thyme and season to taste. Drizzle with olive oil and dry in the oven for about 4 hours or overnight. Store covered with olive oil…

    Food&Home’s recipe developer, food stylist, and Awards judge Jezza-Rae Larsen made a delicious olive oil and balsamic vinegar bread dip using this year’s Food&Home Awards Rio Largo products. Keep an eye on our social media pages for information on when the Food&Home Awards winners will be announced. ALSO SEE: Wild Africa Cream liqueur cheesecake https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/wild-africa-cream-liqueur-cheesecake

    When it comes to culinary delights, Cape Town is a city that never disappoints, and its pizza scene is no exception. Join us as we explore the best places to indulge in pizza of all types – the thin and crispy ones, the pillowy and stretchy kind, those with traditional toppings and those that experiment with wild flavours. Ciao Pizza In the bustling heart of the city, Ciao Pizza stands out as a rare gem in Cape Town’s pizza scene, offering wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas that are completely Halaal. While traditional toppings like bacon and authentic salami are absent from the…