• Checkers has launched a new private label offering, Foodie!, to unleash the inner chef in every home cook. Expertly crafted, Foodie! products take the hassle out of cooking, combining top-quality fresh ingredients to provide a variety of options for an extraordinary at-home dining experience. The extensive range consists of flavour-enhancing sauce bases, pastes and marinades that can turn ordinary ingredients into mouthwatering meals; cook-in sauces for quick pasta and meat dishes; belly-warming soups just in time for winter; and ready-made meals inspired by different regions of the world. As more consumers turn to private-label brands for their trusted quality and…

    For those who may not know, carcinogenic products are items that may have the potential to cause cancer. This may be in the form of substances in the air, products used topically or chemicals present in common food or drinks. While we all may first think of cigarettes as the major cause of cancer, there are other items, including food that we ingest that may lead to cancer down the line. Processed meats Salami, sausage, boerewors, pepperoni and bacon are just some of the culprits. Any processed meats that have preservatives and flavourants can increase your chances of getting colon…

    The Marine  Hotel in Hermanus continues its series of food and wine pairing dinners on Friday 7 June 2024, when it joins forces with Bouchard Finlayson to present another gourmet experience over five courses. Head Chef Oelof Vorster’s culinary creations will be complemented by wines from the Hemel en Aarde winery, presented by winemaker Chris Albrecht in The Origins Restaurant. Canapés will be served on arrival with a glass of Blanc de Mer 2024, followed by starter courses of prawns and pineapple curry served with the Sauvignon Blanc 2024; and linefish enjoyed with the Crocodile’s Lair Chardonnay 2023. The main course of seared kudu loin promises to be…

    Woolworths is excited to introduce its latest culinary offering: oven- and pot- ready, ox tripe. Carefully slow cooked for 17 hours in a flavoursome beef stock, this beloved traditional delicacy, renowned for its rich flavour and hearty texture, now comes conveniently prepared and ready to add your own unique and nostalgic flavour. Promising to deliver a taste of tradition with a modern twist, Woolies is now stocking this succulent delicacy in 150 stores nationwide. Tripe has a rich heritage in many South African households, treasured for its unmistakable taste, cultural significance and culinary comfort. Now, designed to suit the dynamic…

    Smoky chickpea stew Try this smoky delicious chickpea stew that’s fit for a vegetarian dinner….and it’s low carb! ALSO SEE: Sweet potato and chickpea fritters https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/sweet-potato-and-chickpea-fritters