• 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

    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 whether gifting or serving as part of any occasion. Whether it’s for loved ones, in-laws, or just fixing up yours truly, you’ll find Lyre’s non-alcoholic spirits a rather advent-ageous gift option. Booze-free tiramisu Try this alcohol-free tiramisu recipe, which uses Lyre’s Coffee Originale and Lyre’s American Malt to give you the same flavour but with none of the booze. INGREDIENTS  180 ml black coffee (preferably espresso) 40 g castor sugar 60 ml *Lyre’s…

    We were lucky enough to ask Heidi Demper, the baker behind Yum Baker, a few questions about her journey from launching Yum Baker during Covid-19 to now supplying over 40 Checkers stores in Joburg. READ MORE: Vegan bakery started during Covid-19 now supplies more than 40 Checkers stores What was the inspiration behind the name and branding of Yum Baker? Yum Baker’s name, or the “Yum” part, was actually inspired by my then 3 year old daughter. Testing recipes she would always tell me: It’s so Yum mommy! I could not think of a better more personal name when Yum…

    The festive season traditionally involves a lot of cooking and baking, and every family seems to have a signature cookie or biscuit recipe that they make this time of year. If you, like most of us, are finding that the space on your cooling racks can’t keep up with the amount of cookies you are baking, then this hack is for you! Shared by @brunchwithbabs on her Instagram account, all you need is a common household item and you’ll never run out of cooling space again. Click below to watch the reel: View this post on Instagram A…