• Rich, nostalgic and just the right amount of indulgent, this peanut butter biscuit and ice-cream sandwich is the kind of treat that disappears fast on hot summer days. Soft, crumbly peanut butter biscuits sandwich a generous scoop of creamy ice cream, creating the perfect balance of salty, sweet and cold. It’s unfussy, family-friendly and ideal for make-ahead entertaining – whether you’re serving it at a relaxed braai, a weekend lunch or as a fun dessert the kids can help assemble. Simple ingredients, big comfort factor and pure freezer-door joy. ALSO SEE: Peanut butter and chocolate self-saucing puddings https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/peanut-butter-chocolate-self-saucing-puddings

    Inside chef Michelle Theron’s wine-first seasonal gastronomy at Vergenoegd Löw . At Vergenoegd Löw, gastronomist Michelle Theron blends idealism, pragmatism, culinary mastery, and a humanist worldview. “Humanists see the world through an ethical lens,” she explains. “That’s why I was so moved by Zen master Kodo Sawaki’s words: ‘Air, water, plants, animals, and humans give themselves to each other. It is in this giving-themselves-to-each-other that we actually live.’ It’s a reminder that all life is connected and deserving of respect.”   Michelle’s sense of purpose found a home at this luxury Stellenbosch heritage wine estate, where she draws inspiration from a regeneratively-run, holistic ecoverse that nurtures vines, vegetables, herbs, livestock, and an impressive array of beehives. Here,…

    BIRKENSTOCK INTRODUCES ‘ON THEIR FEET’ – HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPORTANCE OF FOOTWEAR FOR LEADING LOCAL BEAUTY PROFESSIONALS BIRKENSTOCK is showcasing inspirational South African industry-leading professionals as part of a campaign to highlight the brand’s specialist Professional Collection. The docuseries brings to life the story of professional chef Jill Okkers, the Culinary Director of the Tashas Group, drawing on her industry-specific experiences to underscore the importance of specialist footwear in her working life. Jill, who is featured wearing the Boston Supergrip in black, traces her passion for food back to her grandfather’s kitchen. As the creative force behind the flavours of the…

    If your TikTok feed has been taken over by people dunking biscuits into yoghurt, you’re not alone. The latest viral dessert is being called a “Japanese cheesecake”, and while the name is up for debate, the internet is hooked. It’s quick, low effort and surprisingly satisfying – which explains why it’s everywhere right now.  This trend has landed at the perfect time. It feels light enough for summer, works as a sweet treat or a snack, and needs just two everyday ingredients. No oven, no mixer, no stress.  What is the viral two-ingredient dessert? Despite the cheesecake label, there’s no cream cheese…

    Barley is an incredibly versatile ingredient to have in your pantry. It has a nutty flavour, chewy texture, and is packed full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The two main types of barley you’ll find in stores differ by the way they are processed. Pearl barley is the kind you’ll probably see most often. It is processed, or ‘polished’, to remove the outer bran layer and husk; as a result, it is light in colour with a matte finish. Hulled barley, on the other hand, is minimally processed; only the inedible outer shell is removed. Because of this, hulled barley…