• Walking down the supermarket aisle and seeing the rows of shelves packed with different kinds of cooking oils, can make for a daunting task in how to choose the oils that help better support you and your family’s health. Diet has become one of the most important risk factors to reduce the global burden of noncommunicable chronic diseases. The South African guidelines for healthy eating advise, ‘Use fats sparingly: choose vegetable oils rather than hard fats,’ this both addresses the balance between amount we eat, where just like with everything – ‘moderation is key’ and the quality, referring to vegetable…

    No matter how clean and tidy your home is, there are always scents that develop naturally and end up overpowering the smell of cleaning products. Some smells are more pleasant than others, like the aroma of baked goods compared to the smell your dog brings in after being out in the rain. We all want our houses to smell clean but not overly sterile, to be pleasant and inviting to any guests that might come over. In this article, we will go over some easy ways to make your home smell amazing. Bake vanilla essence If you want your home…

    The kitchen is most certainly the heart of any home, and who doesn’t love a hearty experience? Whether on a late-night snacking spree or having breakfast with your family, the kitchen holds a strong space in the home. Who doesn’t want their kitchen to be the most welcoming, beautiful space in the abode? Let’s look at how you can take your kitchen from everyday ordinary to designer dreams with a few easy and subtle tweaks. Upgrade the light fixtures Lighting is not the first thing you’d switch up in a kitchen. Generally, people lean towards repainting walls or mixing them…

    Loadshedding means that easy recipes that don’t use electricity become sacred in our (outdoor) kitchens. Luckily, with summer, the weather is just right for a braai. We’ve rounded up a few of our best braai recipes for the summer holidays, festive feasting, and gettogethers with friends and family. Dressing and marinades https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/olivia-wilde-salad-dressing https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/braai-marinade Starters and sides https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/mixed-cabbage-slaw https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/cheese-and-chutney-braaibroodjies Main dishes https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/ostrich-braaied-espetada-meat-kebabs https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/braaied-chimichurri-seabass-with-roasted-sweet-potatoes-and-relish https://www.foodandhome.co.za/on-shelf/braaied-spiced-neck-of-pork-with-a-cucumber-salad https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/braaied-prawns-with-chilli-lime-dressing Desserts https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/braai-boy-dessert-braai-pie https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/vegan-no-bake-gingerbread-men-with-royal-icing Drinks https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/strawberry-rose-cocktail https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/pomegranate-bubbly-with-raspberry-and-candyfloss ALSO SEE: 3 Christmas tree themed treats for your festive table https://www.foodandhome.co.za/entertaining/christmas-tree-themed-treats Feature image: mapodile via Getty Images

    Avocado caesar salad Quick, easy and bursting with flavour. This Avocado caesar salad is the perfect starter or lunch meal. PREP TIME 15 minutes | COOK TIME 20 minutes | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 4 thick slices soy and linseed sourdough, or bread of choice 1 tbsp olive oil 4 eggs  200 g cos lettuce hearts, leaves separated 2 avocados, thickly sliced 40 g shaved parmesan 1 tbsp sunflower seeds, toasted 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds, toasted DRESSING ⅓ cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp tamari 1 clove garlic, minced METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 220°C. TEAR…

    This festive season, South African’s can celebrate with Lyre’s, the world’s most awarded, ‘impossibly crafted’ premium quality non-alcoholic spirits’ brand. The range gives the perfect elevated drink experience…