• Watermelon is the perfect fruit for hot days and healthy living. This juicy, pink-red treat is not only refreshing but packed with goodness for your body. Whether you’re slicing it up for a family picnic or blending it into a smoothie, watermelon is a must-have in your kitchen. Here’s why: Health benefits of eating watermelon Keeps you hydrated Watermelon is made up of 92% water, making it one of the best fruits to help you stay hydrated. Proper hydration keeps you energised and can even prevent headaches and muscle cramps. It’s a tasty way to beat the heat and maintain…

    The curry tree is an aromatic evergreen, it is scientifically known as Bergera koenigii—this tropical tree which is native to India and Sri Lanka. Curry leaves and spice are the main ingredients in Indian cuisine, the taste is similar to cumin, and menthol herbs. Curry leaves and spices are popular and may be available at grocery stores and spice shops, but picking your own leaves from your kitchen garden is more pleasurable. How to plant curry leaves Curry leaf plants are low maintenance, they can be grown indoors or outdoors, all you need to start are some seeds, a potting…

    Big news in the culinary world! Chef and restaurateur Luke Dale-Roberts has passed the torch for The Shortmarket Club in Rosebank’s Oxford Parks. The iconic restaurant is set to close on 31 January 2025, making way for its bold reinvention as Ocaso, a vibrant new dining and nightlife concept spearheaded by Heinz Rynners in partnership with Corona. Rynners, known for creating some of Johannesburg’s most talked-about venues like Greenhouse Bar and Babylon, is bringing his signature energy and creativity to Ocaso. With the transformation, patrons can expect a seamless blend of bold Mexican-inspired cuisine and South African flair. The new…

    We’re beyond excited to finally reveal the cover of our Summer Issue! On shelves now, this special edition is packed with delicious recipes and all the inspiration you need for a summer to remember. 1. The summer issue features the one and only Siba Mtongana on the cover! 2. The results of last year’s Food&Home Awards are published in this stunner of an issue. 3. A Beko fridge-freezer is up for grabs to one lucky Food&Home reader. 4. If you grab a copy of Food&Home’s summer issue you’ll get a flip calendar for 2025 included – for free! 5. South…