Country harm

Country kitchens are a well-loved style that many daydream about. Whether rustic or modern, here are some of the core qualities of a country style that soeaks a thousand memories and enviable kitchen snaps

Your home Composting Guide

Making your own compost will benefit your garden and waste management at home. It could also be a fun learning experience for your family. Here, you get to learn the ins and outs of composting at home

Stock up!

While store-bought stock is great in its convenience, nothing beats the authentic flavours of home-made stock

hop hop Hooray

Get your little ones excited for Easter with these cute and tasty cookies

Fun & games

Finding new and exciting things to do as a family where the kids are genuinely entertained, can sometimes be a tricky situation. But fret no more as we've got you covered with activities that everyone will enjoy

Liquid gold

What makes RIO LARGO's olive oil as renowned and precious as it is? Edwain Steenkamp visits the spectacular farm to find out

Imagine the future

Karen Dudley has moved on from The Kitchen and is looking onward to brighter, more delicious things. We peek into her kitchen and find out who Karen is outside the iconic restaurant she is known for

EATING your feelings

Could you fold a little future happiness into your meals this summer?

Glorious Summer Garden

Our gardening guru has the best tips and advice on how to get your garden ready in time for the sizzling season

Food & fun

Whether you're staying in or spending the day out, here's the complete guide to must-do summer activities the whole family will love

Delectably David

Restaurateur, chef and My Kitchen Rules judge David Higgs is a well-known figure in the foodie scene. We visited him in his home kitchen to catch up on his booming career, precious food memories and more

WIN WITH Waterford Estate

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Get Spring-Ready

Spring is the time when nature revives, reinvigorates and reactivates to transform from the unhurried pace of winter. Re-invent your garden by implementing basic garden design principles to make your outdoor area the favourite

GREEN GOLD

Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Italy, Syria - and Prieska? It's not the first place you think of when you hear the word 'pistachios' but it should be! Katelyn Allegra aka The Kate Tin travels to the Northern Cape to visit South Africa's first pistachio farm

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Spend springtime outdoors with these epic family-friendly activities everyone is sure to enjoy!

Pantry Shake Up

It's time to toss that forgotten tin of peas at the back of your grocery cupboard

Hunter-Gatherers

Making tools to source food was humankind’s earliest act of invention and creativity – a quest that inspires the work of Cape-based blacksmith Conrad Hicks and food designer Caro Jesse de Waal

What Fathers Want

Four fabulous South African chef dads tell us exactly what they’d like to be served this Father’s Day on 21 June. Take notes so you can treat your dad too…

sorghum

Sorghum isa grain which originated in Ethiopia and is commonly grown in South Africa and Africa. It is best-known locally in its malted and ground form, Maltabella porridge. This superfood grew in popularity largely due to the fact that the sorghum plant thrives in drier areas. In addition, it’s extremely nutritious, being naturally gluten-free and rich in phenolic phytochemicals (which are antioxidants), fibre and iron.

flavour burst

Give down-to-earth dishes like this sweet potato salad and risotto an extra-tasty kick with the help of Clover Butro

A classic remix

This deliciously different spin on lasagne is ohso impressive, whether served to guests at your next lunch party or made with love for the most important man in the house on Father’s Day!

Mono-minded

Young blood in the kitchen of Franschhoek stalwart Monneaux has reanimated the menu… and it’s drawing quite a crowd

the gold standard

Situated on the seventh floor of The Leonardo – Africa’s tallest building – Aurum restaurant is taking fine dining to new heights.

the French CONNECTION

Put a zesty spin on French toast with oranges and Krush Carrot & Orange 100% Fruit & Vegetable Juice Blend.

COVER RECIPE: SPICED ORANGE VANILLA CAKE WITH SWISS MERINGUE ICING

SPAR Freshline has a wide range of delicacies for your Easter celebration, from hot cross buns to cakes

Yorkshires ON MY MIND

On paper, they’re ever so simple to make, but hot oil and batter that’s rested are the tricks to getting Yorkshire puddings puffy, airy and light. In honour of British Yorkshire Pudding Day on 2 February, we’ve rounded up three of our best-ever recipes published over the years...

Simply the best

MINI SOURDOUGH SCONES WITH VINTAGE CHEDDAR, RED ONION CHUTNEY AND A CLASSIC GIN & TONIC A sourdough starter normally takes 7 days to prepare, but we’ve made the process quicker and easier using instant yeast. If you prefer to make the long-form sourdough starter, go to food and home.co.za for the recipe Makes ± 24 mini scones and ± 700g chutney A LITTLE EFFORT 3 hrs 45 mins + 2 days, for sourdough starter

THE country chic COUPLE

BURRATA WITH EXOTIC TOMATOES, BASIL AND ANCHOVIES

Opa!

In tribute to Greek Independence Day on 25 March, we catch up with brother-andsister team George and Helen Kutra, founders of the popular Mythos brand, and fervent ambassadors of their ancestral country’s cuisine and culture

To The Land Of Smiles!

Warm weather and hospitality, plus a fresh appreciation for plant-based fare, is what Imka Webb discovered on her first trip to Thailand