Who doesn’t love the tangy flavour and chewy texture of sourdough bread? Beyond its delicious taste and artisanal appeal, sourdough boasts an array of potential health benefits that might just make it your new favourite bread choice. Understanding what is sourdough bread Sourdough bread is no ordinary loaf; it’s a leavened bread that undergoes a natural fermentation process. Unlike commercial breads that rely on baker’s yeast for rising, sourdough utilises a sourdough starter—a mixture of wild yeast and beneficial bacteria that ferments over several days (approximately 5 days). This starter, or levain, is then combined with bread flour to create…
A delicious veggie-based family meal –warm and hearty for cold evenings. It is also a perfect lazy day dinner meal that is guaranteed to become a favourite! ALSO…
The last time we heard from Hendrik Pretorius was in mid-2020 when he was wowing Lisbon’s foodies with his cakes and desserts that were being served at Simpli Restaurant in the Portuguese capital. Rated 5-stars on Trip Advisor, Simpli’s customers not only raved about the freshly roasted coffee but gave special mention of the pastries that Pretorius made on the premises several times a day. Flash forward to 2024 and Pretorius, at the tender age of 30, has opened his own eatery in Lisbon called Quest, and is once again impressing his patrons with his menu, which now includes a…
What’s Easter without hot cross buns? This time, we paired it with another favourite of ours: Biscoff. Imagine hot cross buns that you know and love filled with…
Air fryers have become a new appliance favourite in homes over the last couple of years due to their interesting and delicious recipes, with the bonus of their overall convenience for cooking. But like all appliances, there are a lot of questions about the cleaning factor. The thought of figuring out how to clean your Air fryer can be daunting especially if you are a new buyer. Ease your anxiety, by checking the instruction manual of your specific air fryer to see if the basket and draw can be placed in the dishwasher. Most standard Air fryers can be cleaned…
One key element that can make (or break) a road trip is the selection of snacks. After all, what’s a road trip without some tasty ‘padkos’ to keep…
If you have a vegan coming to your braai, you’ll be sure to score points with this tomato, aubergine and parsnip stew with roasted tofu. It’s also the perfect side for a meaty main. ALSO SEE: Chicken stew with naan https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/chicken-stew-with-naan Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart
As Easter approaches, the aroma of freshly baked hot cross buns fills kitchens and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious bun and your favourite hot…
This tasty tikka hake fish with curried pickled onions and mint yoghurt is a different (yet just as delicious) take on traditional pickled fish. Give it a try! You won’t regret it ALSO SEE: Chocolate Easter sheet cake https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/chocolate-easter-sheet-cake
Are you ready to hop into some eggcellent Easter fun? Whether you’re planning a festive gathering or a cosy celebration at home, these creative Easter egg hunt ideas…