• As temperatures continue to soar and the South African Weather Services predict drier and warmer conditions this December to March 2024, facilities management company, Servest Catering, cautions against the risks of food contamination.  Bradley Hall of Servest Catering says, “proper food preparation and handling is absolutely crucial to ensure food safety during high temperatures; as the risk of food poisoning escalates in warmer temperatures when bacteria thrive. The danger zone, between 5 and 65 degrees Celsius, is where bacteria multiply rapidly, causing serious foodborne illnesses.” Contaminated foods can expose individuals to bacteria such as Salmonella or E. coli, which can…

    Basic eggnog punch is a holiday staple. Who wouldn’t love to enjoy this creamy warm delight while watching the lights twinkle on a Christmas tree? Make enough for your family and have a jolly holiday evening! Made this basic eggnog punch recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Spiced eggnog marshmallows https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/spiced-eggnog-marshmallows

    Have you ever found yourself indulging in a meal, only to declare, “I’m too full for dessert,” yet miraculously find room for that tempting slice of cake or scoop of ice cream? Welcome to the mysterious world of the dessert stomach, a phenomenon that has baffled food enthusiasts and scientists alike. Research conducted by Dr. Barbara Rolls at the Penn State University Laboratory for the Study of Human Ingestive Behavior reveals that our ability to make room for dessert is linked to a fascinating concept called sensory-specific satiety. This refers to the brain’s response to the taste, appearance, smell, and…