Now that we find ourselves in the middle of winter, it’s more important than ever to stay healthy. Did you know you can grow your own powerful medicine at home, in your garden? In a time where the cost of living keeps hiking, sustainable living has never been more appealing. So why not transform gardening from a hobby to a lifestyle choice? Such a skill would help when you are outdoors, so why not put it to use while exploring easy hiking trails in Cape Town? These are the immune-boosting foods you can plant to grow your own first aid…
Perfect for veggie lovers and comfort food enthusiasts alike! We’ve put veg front-and-center in this Veggie ragu with cheesy pap for a perfect weeknight meal. Savour the rich…
Why not combine two dessert favourites and create lemon meringue cupcakes? A fluffy cake with zesty lemon and sweet, soft meringue is the stuff of sweet dreams. The cupcakes can be baked the day before, with the filling and topping added on the day. INGREDIENTS Cupcakes 180 g butter, softened 230 g castor sugar 230 g self-raising flour 4 eggs 5 ml vanilla essence Topping 80 ml lemon juice 1 x 400 g tin condensed milk Meringue 3 egg whites 2 ml cream of tartar 80 g granulated sugar INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 175°C. Place 18 cupcake cases into…
Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life without straying too far from home? Look no further than the enchanting accommodation options in and around the…
As South Africans, if there is one thing we might not know that we all have in common, it is that we love tradition. Whether it is in our cultural practices, cooking techniques or the recipes we use – we love something that reminds us of home. The nation’s gastronomy is coming of age as chefs and home cooks alike begin to experiment with indigenous foods and plants to create dishes that are bursting with unusual flavours, and sharp contrasts, and is quintessentially South African. There is a variety of indigenous South African ingredients ranging from indigenous grain crops, vegetable crops…
At Caroline’s Red Wine Review Cape Town’s wine doyen Caroline Rillema shows off the Western Cape’s most celebrated wines. The evening – taking place this year on Thursday,…
This August, the award-winning Salsify at The Roundhouse and Chef Ryan Cole will be opening their kitchen doors and welcoming a host of the industry’s best to join them in creating a series of memorable Sunday lunches. Left: Chef Ryan Cole PHOTO: Supplied/Jan Ras Photography. Right: Sourced/Salsify.co.za Every Sunday for the month of August, Chef Ryan has invited a friend and fellow chef to join him in creating a once-off collaborative lunch. The lineup is an impressive standing of the Cape’s chefs he has worked with in the past and like-minded colleagues who share his ethos of hyper-local, and hyper-sustainable…
Who doesn’t love a good pizza? These mini pizzas are the perfect blend of wild mushrooms, savoury cheese, and fragrant herbs, all nestled on a crispy and chewy…
SA Pork’s irresistible roasted pork shoulder recipe features a delightful blend of mustard and apricot jam. This midweek treat offers a guilt-free experience, combining lean protein and delectable vegetables. Perfectly roasted to golden perfection, it’s a must-try for pork enthusiasts. ALSO SEE: Your guide to getting the perfect crispy pork crackling ALSO SEE: Marmite pork mac and cheese https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/marmite-pork-mac-and-cheese Recipe and image by SA Pork.
A family trip to the Kruger sounds like a blast, but cramming four generations of hangry Karoo farmers into a Volkswagen Kombi for 16 hours is asking for…