Whoopie pies are a beloved American sweet treat. They combine a cookie or cake with a creamy, fluffy filling and a cup of tea or coffee for an anytime treat. This recipe combines red velvet cake-like cookies with a smooth, fluffy and ultra-luxurious cream cheese filling that helps to balance the richness of the red velvet by adding a slight tangy sweetness. They’re perfect for afternoon tea, when hosting or just because. Made these Mini red velvet whoopie pies? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! Also See: Individual banoffee pies with flambéed bananas and cream
Let’s be real: that cupboard space under the sink is an easy area for storing a lot of bits and bobs, especially foodstuffs, if your kitchen space is…
You know that deeply savoury flavour in a slow-cooked beef stew, the richness of a mature Parmesan cheese or the satisfying taste of mushrooms fried in butter? That is umami at work. Often described as savoury, meaty or broth-like, umami is recognised as the fifth basic taste, alongside sweet, sour, salty and bitter. It gives food a rounded, satisfying quality and can make a dish taste richer without necessarily adding more salt. The word comes from Japanese and is commonly translated as ‘deliciousness’ or ‘pleasant savoury taste’. Although chefs have long used ingredients that naturally contain umami, the science behind…
A twist on the classic meatballs in tomato sauce, these meatballs combine the zingy flavours of garlic and lemon for a fresh take. Parsley, mint, garlic and paprika…
With gut health in focus lately, we’ve seen a rise in cultured and fermented foods on offer. Not only are pre- and probiotic products taking the wellness industry by storm, but cultured and fermented foods are, too. But what exactly is the difference between cultured vs fermented foods? We break it down: what the differences are, when to eat which, and share some of our favourite recipes. Cultured vs fermented Cultured and fermented foods are packed with beneficial bacteria or probiotics, making them an important and very beneficial addition to your diet. And while all foods containing beneficial bacteria…
This World Food Day, MAGGI celebrates an innovation that continues to deliver distinctive taste, meaningful nutrition and accessible convenience This World Food Day, MAGGI South Africa is…
South Africa’s top ten Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOOs) for 2026 were named at the Absa Top 10 Olive Oil Awards on Thursday, 15 October, at Eensgezind Function Venue, Cape Farms. The ceremony celebrated the winning gold medal winners from this year’s SA Olive Awards and honours the EVOOs, their producers and the expertise, dedication and agricultural excellence that are shaping and evolving South Africa’s olive oil industry. Following the SA Olive Awards in September, a total of 33 gold medal-winning oils then underwent a further round of assessment and scrutiny by the expert judging panel, which selected this…
Few things are as satisfying as homemade focaccia, fresh from the oven with a golden, lightly crisp crust and a soft, airy centre. This classic Italian flatbread is…
The new South African health platform cuts through food fads with realistic guidance built around health, culture and everyday life. Food is deeply personal. It is nourishment, family, memory, culture and pleasure. It is also an area in which health misinformation thrives. South Africans are routinely confronted with extreme eating plans, ‘detoxes’, supplement promises and long lists of foods said to cause or cure inflammation. The result is often confusion, guilt and an approach to healthy eating that feels expensive or impossible to sustain. HealthLab is launching to offer something more useful. The new South African health platform provides clear…
A returning chef, a young kitchen team and a property-wide refurbishment have given Mount Grace Hotel & Spa a new look and a menu built on foraging, fermenting…