From playful pets to cooking huge meals, your home can be filled with a variety of unpleasant fragrances. Fortunately, it’s easy to make your home smell amazing with the right scents and accessories. Whether you love the smell of freshly baked cookies, beautiful flowers, or natural herbs, there are several ways you can fill your home with nose-pleasing aromas. This guide will show you several ways to keep your home smelling fresh, including some DIY hacks so you can make your very own home fragrances that will last. A pleasant-smelling home will improve your mood, impress your guests, and help you feel…
Colours aren’t just decorative, they’re psychological. From interior design to marketing and even healthcare spaces, colours influence how we think and feel. Ever notice how many fast-food chains…
The Gatsby is an iconic sandwich, synonymous with South African street food culture, particularly in Cape Town, where its origins first took root. Today, it’s a staple fast food and craved across South Africa. In the 1970s, Rashaad Pandy, owner of Super Fisheries in Athlone, Cape Town, accidentally created the Gatsby. As the story goes, Mr. Pandy created the iconic sandwich to feed hungry workers. His on-the-spot combo of a Portuguese roll with slap chips, polony, and atchar was a big hit and gave birth to the now-coveted ‘Gatsby’. Served on a long, soft Portuguese roll, a Gatsby is typically stuffed…
There’s something undeniably moreish about pan-fried halloumi. Toss it through a medley of fresh greens, juicy tomatoes, and whatever’s crisp and colourful in your fridge, and you’ve got…
South Africa offers far more than just wine. For those looking to explore the country’s full spectrum of flavours, these tastings—ranging from fiery chillies to fragrant fynbos—take you into the heart of the country’s diverse culinary landscape. Whether you’re looking to add some heat to your palate, discover indigenous herbs, forage for wild mushrooms, or indulge in pure, raw honey, these experiences offer something beyond the expected. Here’s where to dive into these flavours in their purest, most intimate forms. Chilli lovers, spice things up If you love heat, South Africa has a growing scene for those looking to taste…
Rosemary has a long history of culinary and aromatic uses, in addition to applications in traditional herbal and Ayurvedic medicine. Its flavour, aroma, and health benefits make it…
Nothing beats the smell of fresh Italian flatbread (a.k.a. focaccia) baking. Drizzle with olive oil, add your favourite toppings, and enjoy! As the Italians say — “Delizioso!” ALSO SEE: Plaited breakfast bread https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/plaited-breakfast-bread Feature image: Pexels
It’s time for the ultimate celebration of South African artisanry! This year’s Outdoor X – SA’s biggest outdoor and lifestyle expo – introduces a brand-new section: The Lifestyle…
As parents, we want nothing more than to give our children the very best start in life. And one of the most meaningful ways we can do that is by supporting healthy habits early on— starting with the little things, like what we offer them to eat each day. Snacking may seem small, but it plays a powerful role in our children’s growth, development, and overall well-being. Snacks can give them the energy they need to learn, play, focus, and flourish. But with so many options on the shelves—many of them brightly packaged but full of sugar and additives—it’s not…
Calling all coffee lovers! This year, attend South Africa’s ultimate coffee expo in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Immerse yourself in the Speciality Coffee Expo’s vibrant coffee culture, where…