• We’ve all heard about morning sickness, swollen feet, and the endless bathroom trips – but there are other, quieter health risks during pregnancy that don’t get the same airtime.  The truth is, while pregnancy is often described as this glowing, magical chapter, many South African moms-to-be are silently dealing with issues they may not even know they have. Some of these risks aren’t picked up until there’s a problem — but they can be spotted and managed early if you know what to look out for.  “Even if you feel fine, there could be things happening in your body that…

    Quick and packed with flavour, this Chicken Yaki Udon is the perfect midweek dinner that feels like a treat. Juicy strips of chicken are tossed in a tangy-sweet…

    Who doesn’t love a good, comforting gnocchi? And when you add in some triple cheesiness and create three-cheese gnocchi, you’ve got a winner. This is the perfect dish for when you’re craving something creamy, rich and filling. Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram!  Also See: Pork ragù with gnocchi https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/pork-ragu-with-gnocchi

    Record number of Coffee Professionals descend on Durban for Creative Coffee Week to map the future of SA’s Coffee Industry A record number of attendees poured into Durban last week for the 8th annual Creative Coffee Week hosted by Coffee Magazine, including a World Champion and four other International coffee experts to discuss the future of the SA Coffee scene, specifically in the agricultural sector. Leading the discussions on global trends in coffee and coffee producing were Georgius ‘Odi’ Teja, the current World Coffee In Good Spirits Champion who was joined by Cup of Excellence Head Judge, Stephen Vick, award…

    We’ve all tried our best to get through an entire loaf of bread, but sometimes that last quarter stales before we get the chance to use it up. Stale bread is often seen as a disposable item, but we’re here to advise you against it! It’s fantastic a base ingredient for many a dish across the globe, from Italian panzanella to South African bobotie. Repurposing ingredients that are close to going off (or might have already) is a great way to reduce household food waste. If you’ve been wondering what to do with that dry loaf sitting in your bread…

    I’m a big fan of condiments, from gochugang and fish sauce to 1000 Islands sauce and atchar. They’re the most convenient way to add flavour and complexity to dishes that would otherwise take you hours (even days) to achieve, and I make sure that I have at least a handful in my pantry for when the craving strikes. Condiments are ancient We’re so lucky to live in a time where we have access to global cuisines at our fingertips. Not only do condiments add flavour and complexity, but they also tenderise tough cuts of meat and vegetables, and add textures,…