• As the seasons change and we usher in the cooler weather, families are on the hunt for cosy spots with a little something for everyone. The anticipation for a season filled with family outings and delicious memories is palpable. In this special feature, we embark on a culinary journey to uncover the crème de la crème of family-friendly dining, ensuring parents and little ones alike can revel in the joy of good food and great company. These are our top picks of kid-friendly restaurants that set the stage for a season filled with the simple pleasure of breaking bread with…

    Preserved lemon, rosemary and garlic roasted lamb with baby hasselback potatoes recipe is perfect for a Sunday lunch! Save this recipe for the weekend. Enjoyed this preserved lemon, rosemary and garlic roasted lamb with baby hasselback potatoes recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Braaied lamb with tamarind and turmeric tomatoes Recipe and styling by Sarah Dall Photograph by Myburg du Plessis

    Chillies burn your tongue and take their revenge the next day, yet people love them. Why, asks Lorraine Kearney. Few foods have the status of chillies. They’re loved and feared in equal measure; they can enhance savoury and sweet; they are grown practically everywhere, and are found in traditional foods around the world; unpleasant at first blush, they are embraced everywhere. Interestingly, chilli doesn’t have the addictive qualities of other initially horrible crops like coffee and tobacco, and there is no long-term danger in eating them. So why do we eat them? In 1980, researchers Paul Rozin and Deborah Schiller proposed…

    Making waves in macadamias, Premier Nut has recently launched a range of 3 different categories of value-add macadamia branded products, including Sutton Pressed, a cold pressed macadamia nut oil.  As a tribute to the company’s founders, Alan and Jeanette Sutton, Sutton Pressed pays homage to the founding family name. Alan and Jeanette have been integral to the macadamia nut industry for over 25 years and their deep-rooted knowledge and passion for the industry are undeniable. Their hard work and unwavering commitment has culminated in the establishment of over 17 macadamia nut farms spread across the lush, sub-tropical regions of Mpumalanga…

    From a shiny granite counter to an organised pantry, there is no better compliment than one about your kitchen. If you noticed a strange odour in the kitchen and cannot pin-point it, maybe it’s time to check the filter of your oven extractor fan.   Oven extractor fans are prone to dirt and poor odours due to their regular use in our kitchens to remove grease, poor odours and steam. A lingering smell in the kitchen area is a clear indicator that a thorough clean of your filter and fan is due.   Why does the oven extractor fan need to be…