Collagen has become a bit of a buzzword lately—and for good reason. It’s often linked to youthful skin, strong nails, and healthy joints. With all the powders, pills, and potions lining the shelves, it’s easy to forget that some of the best sources of collagen are already sitting in your kitchen. Why collagen, and why now? Let’s be honest—aging is natural, but who doesn’t want to feel and look their best while doing it? As we get older, our bodies make less collagen, which can show up as wrinkles, joint stiffness, and a little less bounce in our step. The…
Who knew apples could be this pretty? We had so much fun turning Du Toit’s juiciest new-season Kissabel® apples into these gorgeous apple roses. They’re easier to make…
Topped with avocado, succulent steak, poached eggs and a creamy dressing, this loaded steak & egg breakfast bruschetta is a delicious, modern take on the classic English breakfast! Tried this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! Also See: Four-ingredient chicken and cheese egg muffins https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/four-ingredient-chicken-cheese-egg-muffins Feature image credit: Pexels
South African chef Shanon Peters is cooking up something big—this time on an international scale. The Strandfontein-born chef has just been appointed head chef of Gordon Ramsay’s first…
The pervading message is that a healthy lifestyle involves eating less meat and fat but more protein bars. If that’s the case, why is nearly half the world’s population obese? ‘There’s a photograph doing the rounds of people on a crowded beach in the ’60s, not one of them overweight. These days, it’s hard to spot those who are slim!’ says Integrative Clinical Nutritionist Sally-Ann Creed, the author of 10 best-selling books, including Real Meal Revolution and Let Food Be Your Medicine. ‘Eating three well-balanced meals with animal protein, healthy fats (from animals, as they did up to 1970) and…
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 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…