The global food market and currency exchange rates are intricately linked in ways that directly impact economies and consumers alike. For Forex traders in South Africa, understanding this connection can provide valuable insights into the market dynamics that drive currency fluctuations. Whether you’re trading the Rand or another currency, recognizing the relationship between food prices and Forex markets is essential for making informed trading decisions. The Global Food Market and Currency Movements The prices of food commodities like wheat, corn, soybeans, and sugar are influenced by a variety of factors, including weather conditions, geopolitical events, and supply chain disruptions. However,…
With busy schedules and fast paced movement of everyday life, it is not uncommon to sometimes feel a slight dip in your mood or feel completely overwhelmed and…
Ditch your usual weekend plans and dive into something truly extraordinary! Hazendal Wine Estate in Stellenbosch is turning the traditional wine-tasting weekend on its head with its first-ever Hazendal Festival. Mark your calendar for 4–6 October, because this isn’t just about sipping wine — it’s a vibrant celebration of art, food, music, and culture, all centered around one powerful theme: soil. Led by the visionary curator Khanyisile Mbongwa, the “Soil Edition” is inspired by the Nguni proverb “Belele nje, Abathulunga” (“They may be asleep, but they are not quiet”). The festival will explore soil as a keeper of stories, past…
Wake up to a breakfast that feels like a tropical getaway! This vanilla-infused figs with fresh coconut muesli recipe is all about effortless deliciousness. It’s fresh, light, and…
We’re kicking off our air-fryer series with this hearty chicken and veg dish. It’s a time-savvy recipe that makes the perfect meal after a long day of work. ALSO SEE: Best way to clean an Air fryer https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/best-way-to-clean-an-air-fryer
Tomatoes grow best in warmer seasons and flower in spring and summer. They usually need firm support as they grow taller. Tomatoes are happy to grow every which…
You might have come across videos or photos on Instagram and TikTok where the inside of a refrigerator looks more like a carefully styled shelf at a boutique than a space to store groceries. This is ‘fridgescaping,’ the art of decorating and organising the contents of your fridge in a way that’s aesthetically pleasing. But what exactly is fridgescaping, and why has it become so popular? Here’s why this trend is taking off and whether it’s something worth trying. What is fridgescaping? Fridgescaping is all about styling the inside of your refrigerator. While it sounds simple, it goes beyond just…
In celebration of World Vegetarian Day, we’re serving up 15 delicious and satisfying vegetarian dinner recipes that prove plant-based meals can be just as hearty and flavourful as…
Two one-year-olds and a four-year-old died after eating a popular brand of instant porridge on Friday, prompting a ‘precautionary measure’ to remove it from the stores, Cape {town} Etc reports. While investigations continue, the Daily Maverick reports that porridge manufacturer Namib Mills has recalled Top Score Instant Maize Porridge in both South Africa and Namibia. The food was removed from the market on Sunday after a preliminary examination into the deaths of two babies and a four-year-old child in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, revealed that maize meal porridge may have been the reason. Lieutenant Colonel Siphokazi Mawisa, a police spokeswoman, verified the event…
Celebrate International Coffee Day with a decadent treat that combines two of our favourite flavours — rich, fudgy chocolate and the bold kick of coffee! These Coffee Meringue…