Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can be challenging, especially when it comes to what is on the plate. Managing IBS presents a number of daily challenges and while there is no cure for the disorder, treatments are available. With careful attention to diet and lifestyle, individuals can significantly manage their symptoms and enjoy a fulfilling life. From understanding triggers to implementing dietary changes, here’s a guide to navigating life with IBS: What is IBS? IBS is a gastrointestinal disorder characterised by abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits, such as diarrhea, constipation, or both. While the exact cause…
What is a poke bowl? The first thing to know about poké is that it’s pronounced ‘poh-kay’. The name comes from the Hawaiian verb, ‘to slice or cut’,…
Stellenzicht nurtures the vast, micro-climate soil pockets of Stellenzicht to steward and sustain what nature provides each year. Our wines truly are expressions of our terroir. As custodians of the beautiful Stellenzicht farm, we believe in protecting our natural resources through sustainable farming. These efforts help create an eco-system that protects our dragonfly population as well as our fauna and flora. This philosophy of sustainability drives our daily activities, as we consistently pursue balance in winemaking. Sustainability, treading lightly and the pursuit of balance is the key to the Stellenzicht wine philosophy: farming regeneratively, working with the terroir, and welcoming…
Whether you’re looking for birthday cupcakes or a well-deserved pastry after a long workout, bakeries are filled with sugar, spice, and spectacular bites. Durban is simply sprinkled with…
For this recipe, you will need: garlic, pumpkin, fresh cream and croutons Ingredients: garlic pumpkin fresh cream croutons Method: Fry a peeled and diced onion in 30ml (2 tbsp) olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add 2 peeled and crushed garlic cloves and 7,5ml (1½ tsp) dried mixed herbs/dried rosemary, and fry, about 3 minutes Add 500g pumpkin cubes and 750ml (3 cups) vegetable stock. Simmer, covered, until the pumpkin is soft and cooked through, about 25 minutes. Use a stick blender to purée the mixture until…
The Melting Pot, one of Cape Town’s most popular restaurants, will permanently close its doors on April 28. Chef and owner John van Zyl wrote in a lengthy…
Intermittent fasting is the no-effort solution to a healthy lifestyle. The health benefits are endless, but when your 12-16 hours of fasting are over, it’s important to optimize your efforts by eating foods that are nourishing. If you’re reaching for a bowl of cereal, you might find a spike in your sugar levels, which would negate all your efforts after all. Try to introduce nutrient-dense foods that are easily digestible, with some protein and healthy fats. Here is a guide to kickstart your return to food after intermittent fasting: Healthy fats Foods that are high in healthy fats like eggs and avos…
Go ahead and make a pink gin and tonic with rooibos and lemongrass. You deserve it! ALSO SEE: Gin cake Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan…
The sweet gooseberries are a perfect match for the soft and tender pork with crunchy crackling. This rolled pork belly with gooseberry and almond chutney is the perfect Sunday lunch. ALSO SEE: Sticky maple and ginger-glazed pork belly with crunchy crackling and hot English mustard https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/sticky-maple-ginger-glazed-pork-belly-crunchy-crackling-hot-english-mustard
Discovering breathtaking places to visit and finding great restaurants with delicious food is a foodie’s favourite thing to do. If you’re heading to Mossel Bay soon, you’re in…