• Packing school lunches every morning can feel like a full-time job, especially when you’ve run out of sandwich fillings and tasty snack ideas. But packing lunchboxes doesn’t have to be a tedious or last-minute scramble. With our recipe guide, you’ll be packing lunchboxes that give your kids the nutrition and flavour they need to power through the day. From pizza scrolls to quick and easy no-bake treats, we’ve rounded up time-saving lunchbox ideas that are anything but boring. 10 Lunchbox time-savers to meal prep this week 1. The best foods for school lunches to keep kids focused and hydrated throughout…

    In Partnership with Royal Baking Powder. If you haven’t met Yaya yet, you’re about to fall in love. She’s a former nanny-turned-rusk-entrepreneur who rose to internet fame almost by accident. After 16 years of caring for nine children and baking rusks to keep busy between naptimes, she shared her story online, and it took off. Within seven weeks, she had over 10,000 Instagram followers, and her rusks sold out in just 33 minutes. But Yaya’s real magic has always been offline, as she turns everyday ingredients into little acts of comfort, bakes with heart, and shares what she has.  This…

    Whether you’re hosting a girls’ night, watching the game with mates, or just want something a little fancy to sip on during the week, these mocktails have you covered. From fruity and fresh to bold and bubbly, each recipe brings big flavour without the hangover. So go on, raise a glass (or three). 1. Rooibos mocktail https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/rooibos-mocktail 2. Summertime rose and raspberry mocktail https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/summertime-rose-and-raspberry-mocktail 3. Watermelon and cranberry  https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/watermelon-and-cranberry-cooler 4. Mulled apple iced tea https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/mulled-apple-iced-tea 5. Raspberry lemonade cordial https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/raspberry-lemonade-cordial 6. Ginger beer https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/ginger-beer 7. Lemon meringue “maltshakes” https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/lemon-meringue-maltshakes 8. Passion wagon https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/passion-wagon 9. Apple and lemon crush  https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/apple-and-lemon-crush Also…

    Spicy food has the power to turn an ordinary meal into a sensory thrill ride. It burns, tingles, and even makes your eyes water, yet many of us can’t resist going back for more. From fiery curries to chilli-spiked dipping sauces, the heat factor may be doing more than just testing your tastebuds. Some like it hot Emerging research suggests that the compounds responsible for that unmistakable burn might come with surprising health perks. The compound that gives chillies their heat, Capsaicin, has been at the forefront of many recent health studies. When consumed regularly (about two to three times…