South Africa’s festive season promptly starts on 01 December – without fail. The month is filled with little sweet treats, festive cocktails, and long lunches – not to mention glazed gammon, peppermint crisp tart, trifle, and sneaky soft serves after a scorching day. Although fun, these gatherings and foods can feel overwhelming if you’re navigating diabetes (or cooking for a loved one who is). Instead of approaching December with dread, arm yourself with clarity: what diabetes actually is, how it’s caused, and what food myths make the holidays harder than they need to be. With a dietitian’s help, we break…
Looking for a dessert that’s all sparkle and no stress? This make-ahead Prosecco beauty ticks all the boxes! With its festive flair and fruity charm, it’s the perfect…
The magic begins with a generous rub of festive herbs and spices, infusing the pork belly with warm, aromatic flavours that evoke the holiday season! This delectable roast is a culinary masterpiece that is guaranteed to be a crowd favourite. Made this Crispy Christmas Pork Belly recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! Also See: Crispy pork belly with caramel vinegar https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/crispy-pork-belly-caramel-vinegar
Carbs get a bad rap, especially after dark. In reality, timing is just one small piece of the puzzle. If you love a bedtime bowl of popcorn or…
If there’s one thing the festive season guarantees, it’s leftovers. After Christmas lunch and the New Year’s spread, the fridge is usually packed – and right at the centre of it all sits a generous piece of gammon. Too good to waste, too versatile to repeat in the same way twice, it’s worth keeping a few clever ideas up your sleeve for the days that follow the feast. Read more: How do you like to spend Christmas? A look at festive season food traditions around the world Gammon earns its place on the festive table. It feeds a crowd, takes…
Vacations are for relaxation, but leaving your cherished houseplants unattended can be stressful. With the right preparation and GARDENA’s innovative tools, you can ensure your plants stay healthy…
Ignite your taste buds with these sweet and sticky BBQ pork ribs with Asian flair and crafted over an open fire. Also See: Pork meatball sub with tomato relish and pesto https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/pork-meatball-sub-with-tomato-relish-and-pesto Recipe and image: SA Pork
In a world hungry for wholesome flavour, HC Mushrooms steps forward as South Africa’s pioneer of premium dried mushroom products — a brand rooted in purity, simplicity, and…
In the high-pressure world of professional kitchens, talent alone is never enough. Young chefs rely on mentoring; real, hands-on and shoulder-to-shoulder guidance to develop discipline, creativity and the resilience that the industry demands, an approach that remains a cornerstone of culinary training globally. For Executive Chef Kerry Kilpin, who leads the teams at Steenberg’s Tryn and Bistro Sixteen82, mentorship isn’t an optional extra. It is the beating heart of her culinary philosophy and the thread that has shaped her own journey. If it weren’t for mentors, none of us would be where we are,” she says. “Cooking schools provide the…
These vanilla biscuits filled with raspberry jam are your perfect holiday sweet fix. With buttery biscuit rounds gently sandwiched around a jewel-bright dollop of raspberry jam, and finished…