• As the festive season draws closer, it’s time to start planning your Christmas menu and think about how you want to adorn your table with dishes that reflect a beautiful blend of culture, tradition, and celebration.   Christmas may be a day for roast turkey and trimmings in one part of the world with views of snow falling as you look through the window, while in another, it’s a feast of tamales or seafood under sunny skies.   If you’ve ever wanted to try something different and experience Christmas in a different way by choosing a tradition from a different…

    Summer in Johannesburg just got a lively upgrade, and it’s all happening at Math Restaurant. Renowned for its bold culinary creativity, Math invites diners to embrace the season with The Summer Circle — a celebration of sunshine, flavours, and togetherness. At the heart of this initiative is a menu bursting with seasonal ingredients and innovative dishes, blending local inspiration with global culinary influences. Expect plates that tell a story, cocktails that conjure up tropical getaways, and moments made for long summer evenings. Owner Puleng Mathabathe explains, “The Summer Circle is about capturing the carefree spirit of summer through every dish…

    Get ready to turn the kitchen upside down with this dazzling spicy rice dish. With its aromatic flavours, this awesome dish is sure to never disappoint. Whether served alongside your braai dish or your mid-week dinner, it will always bring that extra something special. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Food&Home (@foodandhomesa) ALSO SEE: A step by step guide to perfecting your basmati rice https://www.foodandhome.co.za/how-to/a-step-by-step-guide-to-perfecting-your-basmati-rice

    In a nation grappling with high youth unemployment rates, the Cooktastic Hub NPC has emerged as a beacon of opportunity and hope for young South Africans. Established in 2019 and officially launched in March 2020, Cooktastic is a pioneering social enterprise that provides holistic culinary training and personal development programs to youth from disadvantaged background in Cape Town, ultimately creating pathways to sustainable careers in the hospitality sector. With a remarkable 85% employment rate among its graduates, Cooktastic has already trained 242 students—222 of whom have successfully graduated—thanks to its partnerships with leading hospitality establishments. This innovative training model equips…

    We all know that balancing work and personal life during the busy season is a challenge. Deadlines pile up, personal commitments increase, and festive fun starts to feel more like a frenzy. Here’s how you can ensure that you don’t burn out before it’s time to put the turkey in the oven or the boerewors on the braai on December 25th.  Plan Meals Ahead of Time  One of the best ways to save time is to plan and prep meals in advance. Cooking after a long workday can be exhausting, so having meals ready to go makes it easy to…