• Convenience is often at the expense of health – but SPAR has launched a range of freshly-prepared meals and snacks that don’t compromise on nutrition. The newly launched Fresh Convenience Range is now available through the FOOD STALL at SPAR and offers a variety of tasty meals to satisfy South African appetites. From pizzas and quiches, to lasagne and cottage pie, this new range is full of family-favourites. This range of grab-and-go meals is ideal for the customer on-the-go who is looking for quick and easy eating experiences. There are even single-serve and kiddie-sized meals for quick weeknight dinners, as…

    We’ve selected the ingredients we thought most useful to be converted for everyday and special-occasion cooking and baking, and have put together a comprehensive volume-to-weight conversion chart for your convenience. We’ve carefully weighed out each ingredient in our test kitchen, and we hope our conversion chart will be very useful in your home kitchen. Because all ingredients have different densities, 1 cup of one ingredient will not be equal in weight for the same volume of another ingredient – hence the importance of a conversion chart. READ MORE: How to calculate catering quantities per person Our conversion chart will also…

    International Chefs Day is all about celebrating chefs and the culinary know-how they share with younger generations. From innovative food trends to sustainable ingredient sourcing, chefs know it all. The best way to learn more about chefs, what they do, and the importance of healthy eating is to experience it yourself.  We’re sharing a few creative ways to get the kids into the kitchen and learning as they go from one of the most important types of chef: The Home Chef. Think fun, healthy recipes that offer nutrition and enjoyment. Cooking as an art Cooking healthy food at home is…

    Chili con carne with avocado salad Looking for a low carb recipe that’s the ultimate comfort food? Then this spicy Chili con carne with avocado salad is just for you! TOTAL TIME 1 hour 20 min | SERVES 4  INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp Oil 1 Onion, finely chopped 1  Clove garlic, minced 500 g Beef mince 60 g Sachet taco seasoning 1 cup Beef stock 2 tbsp Tomato paste 800 g Tinned crushed tomatoes 1 tbsp Finely chopped fresh oregano 400 g Tinned kidney beans, drained, rinsed Lime cheeks, to serve AVOCADO SALAD 1 Avocado, sliced   125 g Yellow grape tomatoes, halved ½  Red onion,…

    Homemade pumpkin spice latte The pumpkin spice latte has been around for years now, and it has become synonymous with the season leading up to Christmas. Even though we are in the Southern hemisphere and are experiencing the lead-up to summer, October is still the month of pumpkin spice. For when you want to save a few bucks by making your coffee at home, or if your local coffee shop doesn’t serve this seasonal favourite, here’s a recipe for how to make a pumpkin spice latte DIY style. Gave this Homemade pumpkin spice latte recipe a try? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH…

    Classic minestrone What better way to stay healthy than with a big bowl of steaming hot, hearty soup. We’ve got you covered with our take on Classic minestrone.…