Who doesn’t love the tangy flavour and chewy texture of sourdough bread? Beyond its delicious taste and artisanal appeal, sourdough boasts an array of potential health benefits that might just make it your new favourite bread choice. Understanding what is sourdough bread Sourdough bread is no ordinary loaf; it’s a leavened bread that undergoes a natural fermentation process. Unlike commercial breads that rely on baker’s yeast for rising, sourdough utilises a sourdough starter—a mixture of wild yeast and beneficial bacteria that ferments over several days (approximately 5 days). This starter, or levain, is then combined with bread flour to create…
A delicious veggie-based family meal –warm and hearty for cold evenings. It is also a perfect lazy day dinner meal that is guaranteed to become a favourite! ALSO…
Sinenhlanhla Ndlela left a promising television career to launch Yococo, a guilt-free dessert experience that prioritises lactose-intolerant individuals’ wellbeing. After eight months of determined effort, Yococo emerged as a dairy-free, artisanal ice cream company, with its inaugural offering, cookies and rooibos-flavoured vegan ice cream, gracing the shelves of the renowned Rosebank Market in Johannesburg. But the reality of building a business proved to be different from her initial expectations. Sinenhlanhla once candidly admitted, ‘My first year in business was challenging yet enjoyable. Filled with doubt, I found it intimidating to confront the hurdles before me. I began with lofty aspirations, only…
The last time we heard from Hendrik Pretorius was in mid-2020 when he was wowing Lisbon’s foodies with his cakes and desserts that were being served at Simpli…
This stunning cheesecake has the consistency of crème brûlée. It will be the star attraction on a dessert buffet, so you may have to make two at a time. ALSO SEE: Baked cheesecake with Bar One topping https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/baked-cheesecake-with-bar-one-topping
Air fryers have become a new appliance favourite in homes over the last couple of years due to their interesting and delicious recipes, with the bonus of their…
Robust without leaving you uncomfortably full, herbed rump steak salad with horseradish crème fraîche is an ideal lunch or light dinner. The delicious flavours are an added bonus. Also see:Prime-rib steak and Parmesan-dusted chips https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/prime-rib-steak-parmesan-dusted-chips
If you have a vegan coming to your braai, you’ll be sure to score points with this tomato, aubergine and parsnip stew with roasted tofu. It’s also the…
Adding culinary experiences to your itinerary is the perfect way to gain a better understanding of your chosen destination and its culture. There are a number of destinations across the globe that provide superb culinary experiences, making it worthwhile for foodies. If you’re a food lover and would love to experience some awesome destinations that are simply a foodie’s paradise, here are a few to consider: Bangkok, Thailand Bangkok is the epicentre of one of the world’s most beloved cuisines. As such, it is the ideal place to hunt down authentic Thai cuisine. Worth trying out is some tasty khao…
This tasty tikka hake fish with curried pickled onions and mint yoghurt is a different (yet just as delicious) take on traditional pickled fish. Give it a try!…