• One South African household item that has truly stood the test of time, is a bar of Sunlight soap. Beyond the laundry bar’s intended purpose for hand-washing clothes, it has many nifty uses – including removing stains, preventing pests and cleaning makeup brushes. We’re sharing 14 different uses for the humble bar of Sunlight soap: 1. Stain-removing miracle worker Nobody wants to sport oily stains. Sunlight soap is known for its effectiveness in removing stains from fabric. Rub the bar of soap directly onto stains before washing, or create a solution by grating the soap and mixing it with warm…

    Working full time and squeezing in cooking for the family is hard – from figuring out what to cook, to planning healthy meals that even the kids will enjoy. Often, getting takeaways is just easier and stress-free. But, if done right, meal prep might be the answer to all your woes. Prepping your week’s dinner, or even just a few day’s meals, is less stressful and can help you maintain a healthier lifestyle and can even save you some money! Here’s how to meal prep the right way. Pexels Different meal prep methods Meal prep has become a buzzword across…

    Chocolate lovers, this one is for you! Using avocados, bananas and raw cocoa powder as the base, the “Chocoholic” smoothie bowl is wonderful for those who crave a bit of chocolate early in the morning. It’s healthy too… #WinWin ALSO SEE: The Coffee Date smoothie bowl https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/coffee-date-smoothie-bowl Recipe and styling by Imka Webb Photograph by Dylan Swart Video by Iain Rennie

    The experience of eating freshly cut, sweet pineapple can often be dampened by the feeling of an itchy mouth. But did you know that there are ways to get around it? The itching sensation that often accompanies eating pineapple is caused by an enzyme called bromelain. The itching occurs when bromelain breaks down proteins, and essentially attacks the sensitive areas around your mouth, ie. your tongue, cheeks, and lips on contact. Once the pineapple is chewed and swallowed, though, your saliva and stomach acids stop the reaction from occurring internally. Thank goodness. If you enjoy pineapple but can’t stand the…