• The latest Eat Out Restaurant Experience Survey, powered by YOCO, has dished the state of South Africa’s dining scene. Ranging from mobile eateries to full-service restaurants, with insights from 1,484 diners and 271 food establishment owners across the country, this year’s survey reveals a vibrant, fast-evolving industry, one foot in tradition and the other sprinting toward innovation. One message stands out clearly from the survey: great food reigns supreme, but it’s not enough on its own. Diners seek a complete experience, including warm service, inviting spaces, and value for money. On the other hand, restaurateurs face the challenge of navigating…

    Winter pruning is a crucial practice for maintaining the health and vitality of your trees and shrubs. By taking advantage of the dormant season, you can reduce the risk of disease, encourage healthy growth, and enhance flower and fruit production. With the right tools and techniques, winter pruning can transform your garden, ensuring that your plants thrive year after year. As you prepare for the colder months, remember that a little effort in winter can yield bountiful rewards in the spring and beyond. GARDENA’s range of cordless battery-powered tools, from the Power for All Alliance range, makes gardening tasks effortless,…

    Collagen has become a bit of a buzzword lately—and for good reason. It’s often linked to youthful skin, strong nails, and healthy joints. With all the powders, pills, and potions lining the shelves, it’s easy to forget that some of the best sources of collagen are already sitting in your kitchen. Why collagen, and why now? Let’s be honest—aging is natural, but who doesn’t want to feel and look their best while doing it? As we get older, our bodies make less collagen, which can show up as wrinkles, joint stiffness, and a little less bounce in our step. The…

    Who knew apples could be this pretty?  We had so much fun turning Du Toit’s juiciest new-season Kissabel® apples into these gorgeous apple roses. They’re easier to make…

    Topped with avocado, succulent steak, poached eggs and a creamy dressing, this loaded steak & egg breakfast bruschetta is a delicious, modern take on the classic English breakfast! Tried this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! Also See: Four-ingredient chicken and cheese egg muffins https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/four-ingredient-chicken-cheese-egg-muffins Feature image credit: Pexels

    The pervading message is that a healthy lifestyle involves eating less meat and fat but more protein bars. If that’s the case, why is nearly half the world’s population obese?  ‘There’s a photograph doing the rounds of people on a crowded beach in the ’60s, not one of them overweight. These days, it’s hard to spot those who are slim!’ says Integrative Clinical Nutritionist Sally-Ann Creed, the author of 10 best-selling books, including Real Meal Revolution and Let Food Be Your Medicine. ‘Eating three well-balanced meals with animal protein, healthy fats (from animals, as they did up to 1970) and…