• A weekend breakfast treat. Serve with or without honey – if you wish to remain carb conscious, remember to keep portions small when serving these flapjacks with honey! ALSO SEE: Fried banana, bacon and ricotta flapjack stack https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/fried-banana-bacon-ricotta-flapjack-stack

    Culinary enthusiasts across South Africa are gearing up for another exhilarating edition of the RCL FOODS Young Chefs & Bakers Challenge, set to discover and celebrate the nation’s brightest young culinary talents. Following the resounding success of last year’s competition, which crowned Catherine Sainsbury and Robert Zituta from Silwood School of Cookery as champions, this year promises to showcase the talents of South Africa’s rising culinary stars.   The competition, organised by RCL FOODS and administered by the South African Chefs Association (SA Chefs), aims to foster innovation and excellence among aspiring chefs and bakers aged between 18 and 27 years…

    Melt-in-the-mouth meringues are the perfect treats to end off a meal. Here is a quick and easy guide to making them! ALSO SEE: Vegan piña colada pavlova https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/vegan-pina-colada-pavlova

    Certain stereotypes about small towns ring true. An easy rhythm, a close connection to nature, and the opportunity to unplug from the frenetic pace of city life. In Prince Albert, one of the Karoo’s best-loved destinations, another defining characteristic is its sense of community. Casual stoep ‘kuiers’, a spontaneous braai with friends, sundowners in the bush. These are rituals the people of Prince Albert know well – And everyone is welcome! Add to this its reputation for excellent, authentic food and produce spectacular scenery, and a weighty creative and cultural community and you have a foolproof recipe for an idyllic…

    The serene feeling of knowing that your house is smelling good is a feeling like no other. Unfortunately, at times our homes can be filled with unpleasant odours signalling that it’s time for the weekly garbage collection or simply the house is filled with the memory of our daily cooking from garlic to dirty socks, these are things we cannot escape.    So, when you catch a whiff of something unpleasant here are some brilliant natural air- fresheners to try available around your garden and pantry:   Pomander Balls  Pomander balls are a must try for both the DIY Lovers, and the…

    Each bite of the tender dumplings, filled with a savoury mix of ingredients, is perfectly complemented by the spicy and umami-packed soy broth! This dish brings together the warmth of traditional comfort food with an irresistible kick of heat, making it an ideal choice for a cosy meal at home or an impressive starter for guests. Serve it with a sprinkle of fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime to elevate the flavours and add a refreshing touch. The best part is that this recipe requires almost no prep and (bonus!) is perfect with pre-made dumplings. ALSO SEE: Steamed pork…