Solving your skin issues from the ‘inside-out’ has become a major trend over the years, as people look at their health and wellness from a holistic perspective. As the old adage goes, you are what you eat! If you’re battling with stubborn skin, smoothies for healthy skin may just be the solution you’ve been looking for! According to dietician Abby Courtenay, you can “halt further damage by starting to include phytonutrients into your diet.” These are special types of antioxidants that can be found in brightly coloured fruit and vegetables, which can give you benefits over and above their nutritional value.…
We wanted to create a fruity biscotti with a note of nuttiness. Crisp, golden and irresistibly moreish – these almond, apricot, ginger and fig biscotti bring together the…
There’s something quietly comforting about warm flavours, and pumpkin – in all its golden glory – often takes centre stage. But while the rich, velvety flesh of a roasted pumpkin steals the show, its tiny green seeds are where much of the real magic lies. Packed with nutrients, pumpkin seeds (or pepitas, as they’re sometimes called) are one of those underrated superfoods that deserve a place in every kitchen. Read more: Pumpkin recipes to repurpose your Halloween décor A handful of nutrition Pumpkin seeds are rich in healthy fats, plant protein, and essential minerals like magnesium, zinc, iron, and manganese.…
Food&Home has teamed up with the chic, French-inspired Liberté Restaurant in Craighall, Johannesburg, to give one lucky reader the chance to spoil themselves (and three friends!) with a…
Cosy, rustic and packed with flavour, this roasted fennel quiche brings together sweet-caramelised baby fennel and leeks, nestled in a whole-wheat pastry crust and baked until golden. Perfect for brunch, a light lunch or even dinner with a crisp salad on the side. Dive into the recipe and discover how simple ingredients can turn into something truly special. Did you make this roasted fennel quiche? Tag us on Instagram @foodandhomesa! Also See: Roast beef sirloin with smoky tahini https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/main-ingredient/beef/roast-beef-sirloin-with-smoky-tahini Recipe and styling by Sarah Dall Photograph by Myburgh du Plessis
Nestled on a busy street in the leafy suburb of Craighall, Liberté transports you elsewhere when you arrive. A veil of greenery and blooming shrubs cleverly conceals the…
If your grocery bill has felt a little heavier lately, you’re not imagining it. Meat prices in South Africa are still putting pressure on household budgets – and while food inflation has started to slow, the cost of meat remains stubbornly high. According to FNB Agribusiness senior economist Paul Makube, food inflation eased to 5.2% year-on-year in August 2025, helped by small price drops in cereals, fruit, vegetables, dairy and meat. But meat inflation, which reached a worrying 11.3% earlier this year, continues to be one of the biggest drivers of food costs. Disruptions in livestock supply – from foot-and-mouth…
There’s a new cake trend blowing up—quite literally—and it’s turning every celebration into a glittering spectacle. Blowout cakes have taken social media by storm, adding a touch of…
Scooters Pizza has made the ultimate comeback after ghosting SA for almost a decade, with a relaunch on Tuesday, 21 October, including their 39-minute delivery guarantee! From local favourite to national phenomenon, Juan Engelbrecht (former Master Franchisor, Western Cape) is leading this revival. Scooters Pizza has officially launched on Tuesday, 21 October, filling the streets of Melville with that same cheesy smell we remember from years past. The franchise first fired up its ovens back in 2000, when the Gonzaga family de-franchised three Kwa-Zulu Natal stores, launching a fresher, faster, and fearless brand. By 2010, Scooters Pizza dominated Joburg and…
Indulge in a dessert that steals the spotlight: this caramelised fig cheesecake combines a buttery pastry base, a rich crème-fraîche filling and freshly halved figs caramelised to golden…