• “What’s on the menu today?” you ask – A whole new world of flavour, that’s what! Col’Cacchio is serving up much more than pizza with a fresh new menu designed for every craving. From brunch delights to bold small plates and indulgent desserts, this menu is an invitation to explore Italian-inspired dishes, blended with a truly South African touch. A menu overhaul to savour Guided by Col’Cacchio’s culinary dream team: newly appointed CEO, Etienne Pieterse, celebrated chef Isla Rechner, and visionary co-founder Kinga Baranowska – this new menu offers a taste adventure that goes far beyond pizza. From hearty pastas,…

    Treat yourself to a flavourful fusion with this spicy seshebo paired with roasted butternut, a perfectly poached egg, and soft tacos. This recipe combines the rich, slow-cooked essence of seshebo—a beloved South African stew—with the sweet earthiness of roasted butternut. A delicate poached egg adds a luscious finish, while soft tacos offer a warm, pillowy base to scoop up every last bite. Perfect as a delicious brunch or dinner meal. Leftover roast veggies can be used in place of the butternut.  A tin of kidney beans or chickpeas can be added to the sauce to stretch the meal further. Serves…

    More and more people are jumping on the homemade ingredients and recipes train, and we’re all for it! Food&Home recipe developer and Awards judge Jezza-Rae Larsen loved this homemade cream cheese made with Soga Organic lemon juice packets, entered in this year’s awards. ALSO SEE: Olive oil and balsamic bread dip https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/olive-oil-and-balsamic-bread-dip

    If you’ve ever paused mid-cooking and wondered, ‘What’s the difference between black and white pepper?’ you’re not alone. While they come from the same plant, these two spices are quite distinct in taste, appearance, and uses. Let’s discuss the unique qualities of each and how to make the most of them in your cooking. Black pepper Black pepper is made from unripe pepper berries, which are picked just before they reach full maturity. They’re dried under the sun, which turns the skin dark and gives them their signature deep, wrinkled appearance. Black pepper is known for its bold, complex flavour…