Whether it’s a birthday celebration, a Sunday tea treat, or a quick pick-me-up after dinner, cake always finds its way to the table. But once the candles are blown out and the last slice is plated, what do you do with the leftovers? How long can cake actually last – and where should you store it? The answer depends on the type of cake (and what’s inside it). Read more: Our best Sunday bakes Room temperature or fridge? It depends on the cake Most cakes taste best at room temperature. Butter and oil-based cakes tend to dry out in the…
A practical guide for living the single/couple life. Moving into your first place or living with a loved one with a small kitchen, or starting out with a…
With just 10 days left to vote in this year’s Porcupine Ridge Pizzeria Challenge, pizza lovers across the country have spoken, and the competition is heating up! Thousands of votes have already poured in from passionate pizza fans eager to celebrate their local favourites. With votes tallied so far, the Top 10 restaurants – listed in alphabetical order – are: Al Pescatore (Ballito) Bardelli’s (Kenilworth) Charlie’s Pizzeria and Coffee Shop (Benoni) Corlie’s Italian (Somerset West) Ferdinandos (Observatory) Gino’s Pizza (Robertsham) Iggs Pizzeria (Montana) Julia’s Eatalian (Potchefstroom) Oukraal Restaurant (Potchefstroom) The Nose Pizza at The Taste Room (Gqeberha) All this could…
Quick. Flavour-packed. Exactly what weeknight dinners should be. These teriyaki-marinated rib-eye pork steaks pair with vibrant stir-fried vegetables to deliver big taste in just 30 minutes. Your new…
If you’ve ever reached for brown sugar only to find it’s turned into a rock-hard lump, you’re not alone. One day it’s soft and crumbly, and the next it’s as solid as a brick. The good news? There’s a simple reason this happens – and a few easy tricks to make sure it doesn’t happen again. Read more: How to make sugar cubes Why brown sugar hardens Brown sugar gets its lovely caramel flavour and slightly sticky texture from molasses – which also gives it moisture. Over time, when that moisture evaporates, the sugar dries out and hardens. The main…
Indulge your senses with this decadent chocolate truffle cake — layers of rich sponge, silky chocolate filling and a glossy topping crowned with twirls. Perfect for impressing at…
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…