• Christine Capendale, qualified home economist, dietician, and cookbook author, recalls her earliest memories being centered around cooking and baking with her mom – “not even able to reach the counter, standing on a chair helping her!” – and has been a foodie all her life. She obtained a BSc degree in home economics and dietetics from Stellenbosch University, and today, she has over 20 years of experience in the catering, speciality cakes, recipe development, food styling and food consulting industries. “I taught Home Economics for 5 years and started a catering company after the birth of my youngest daughter.  After…

    The ultimate chocolate chip cookies – a timeless classic that never fails to bring smiles to faces, young and old. Perfectly golden-brown exteriors that boast a delicate, crispy texture, giving way to a soft and gooey center, studded with pools of melted chocolate. These cookies are the epitome of indulgence, the stuff of dreams for any sweet tooth. Did you make this chocolate chip cookies recipe? Tag us on Instagram @foodandhomesa! ALSO SEE: Pressed flower sugar cookies https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/pressed-flower-sugar-cookies Recipe by Toni Scorgie Feature image: Unsplash

    With the taste of summer in the air, Cape Town’s small plate pioneer The Pot Luck Club is taking a new track on seafood that has Executive Chef Jason Kosmas fired up. Drawing inspiration from acclaimed Australian ‘fish butcher’ Josh Niland, Kosmas – a keen fisherman himself – and the kitchen brigade are experimenting with dry-ageing fish to create unique flavour and textural experiences with seafood. “Ageing fish is an ancient Japanese technique that’s been part of their culture for centuries,” says Kosmas. “Together with my fantastic fishmonger we’ve been ageing swordfish on the bone in specially-designed ageing fridges, but my…

    Dudu Nzolo, also known as Du from Du-indulge, is a content creator and private chef who is particularly passionate about baking. After graduating with her degree in animal production and spending some time in the workforce on a 9 to 5 basis, she decided to take the leap and live out her passion in the baking arts.  She went on to invest in her passion by becoming a qualified professional chef through the Capsicum Culinary School in Cape Town. Today, she primarily blog and share recipes with her followers on social media. Nzolo also manages a YouTube channel sharing step-by-step…

    Shoprite has set a new benchmark in the world of urban shopping with the unveiling of its innovative OK Urban concept store. Transforming what was once a dimly lit corner shop into a vibrant and modern retail space, OK Urban introduces a fresh approach to convenience shopping that combines technology, quality and variety. The OK Urban concept store is Shoprite’s strategic move into the high-end market, presenting a sophisticated alternative to the local suburban corner store. With a strong emphasis on convenience, freshness and an urban lifestyle, this new store challenges traditional retail and offers a glimpse into the future…