• Looking for a great recipe to start the year? Slow-roasted pork with salsa verde and scruffy roast potatoes is a wonderfully filling dish. This recipe requires only a few ingredients, minimal preparation time, and except for the first part, once it’s in the oven you don’t have to worry about it. Easy, delicious, and satisfying. Made this Slow-roasted pork with salsa verde and scruffy roast potatoes  recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Roasted pork shoulder with cinnamon apples 

    With fresh watermelon juice, gin, sugar syrup and some lemon juice, this watermelon crush is the perfect refreshing summer cocktail.  It gets its gorgeous colour and amazing flavour…

    As the New Year unfolds, many of us embark on a journey to adopt healthier lifestyles, and a significant aspect of this endeavor is transforming our eating habits. While the resolution to eat better is a commendable one, the challenge lies in making lasting changes. Here are some tips to help you not only kickstart a healthier eating routine but also stay committed to it throughout the year. 1. Set realistic goals Begin by setting achievable and realistic goals. Instead of aiming for a complete overhaul of your diet, focus on small, sustainable changes. This could be incorporating more fruits…

    If you’re looking for some inspiration for family-friendly day trips and foodie projects, this is the read for you. Farm delights Babylonstoren is an absolute feast for the senses. Spend the day wandering the award-winning gardens, splashing in shallow waterways, and munching on buffalo milk ice-cream sandwiches (yes, really!). The kids can also run free and eat sun-ripened fruits straight from the trees. You’ll also get to experience the quirky farmyard creatures, including donkeys, ducks, tortoises, chickens and talkative turkeys. After a day of exploring, cook up a storm at home with fresh local fruit, veg, preserves, and meat from…

    A few months ago, the 75 Hard Challenge went rampant across TikTok. It quickly became the next big fitness challenge, with its 5 rules being relatively easy and simple to follow. But the word hard isn’t in the title for no reason… After some time, the 75 Hard Challenge morphed into several easier but really effective variations. Even now, I stumble across the various versions of this massive fitness and mental health challenge. Regardless of the format, what remains clear to me is that these challenges can be for the better – both for your fitness and mental health! No…

    This dish is great for its simplicity. It is an all round favourite, and the mash can be spiced up with a teaspoon of wholegrain mustard, or some puréed leeks if you prefer. If you can’t get vine tomatoes, any ripe tomatoes will do. Made these Bangers and herby mash with roasted vine tomatoes? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Pork banger and cannellini-bean bake