• Self-taught cake artist and award-winning cake master Tshepiso Nyakane, also known as @theegiftedhands on Instagram, shares her business journey and how it all started by saying ‘yes’ (even if it isn’t true!). It wasn’t until Nyakane was on maternity leave with her second daughter that she bought her first cake pan and baked a “proper cake”. Until then, she was only baking scones, biscuits, and the like, she shares. “I posted the cake on my WhatsApp profile when a lady friend asked me if I sold cakes and I said ‘yes’ (which wasn’t true). She asked for a pricelist and…

    The new gardening season is nearly upon us. Are you prepared for a garden filled with beautifully blooming plants? Here are some useful tips to help you make the most of your garden this summer: Prune for Summer Blooms The period from the end of winter to early spring is the ideal time to prune summer-blooming flowering shrubs. Pruning during this time stimulates plant growth, leading to healthier flowers and fruits. It’s a chance to remove diseased and dead wood, as well as weak shoots damaged by winter frost. For shrubs that flower from late winter to early spring, prune…

    You can’t turn down light, delicate biscotti. A derivative of the Italian word “biscotto”, which roughly translates to “twice baked”, these homemade treats are as delicious with a glass of bubbly as they are with morning coffee. Try the soft variety with ice cream, and the hard kind with a glass of white wine. For a delicious flavoured variety, check out our pistachio and rose water biscotti. ALSO SEE: Almond, Apricot, Ginger and Fig Biscotti https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/almond-apricot-ginger-and-fig-biscotti

    Make a classic beef stroganoff with steak and mushrooms for a tasty midweek meal! This recipe is guaranteed to be a family favourite because it’s really simple and incredibly quick to make. The classic beef cut for this recipe is tails of fillet. Garnish with parsley and serve with pappardelle pasta or rice. Made this delicious Beef Stroganoff? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Mushroom Stroganoff https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/mushroom-stroganoff-recipe Recipe by Jamie Oliver 

    Full of zesty flavours, these veggie-packed burgers will delight even the staunchest of carnivores. These cannellini bean and courgette burgers with roasted cashew mayo, pickled beetroot and shaved carrot are irresistible, regardless of diet. If you want to get ahead a little, make your pickled beetroot, burger patties and cashew mayo a day ahead, and simply store in the fridge until you’re ready to serve your burgers. Make an extra batch of the cashew mayo to keep in your fridge (it’ll last about a week) – you’ll want to add it to everything you eat! Made this tasty Cannellini bean and…