• Cape Town has become a hotspot for families seeking both culinary delights and entertaining spaces for children. Whether you’re a local or visiting the Mother City, these family-friendly restaurants with play areas promise an unforgettable dining experience for parents and kids alike. 1. Clay Café Hout Bay’s Clay Café combines dining with creative ceramic painting. Kids can play on the jungle gym while families enjoy meals prepared with fresh, local ingredients. It is also a great spot for kids’ parties and after 2 weeks, the little ones can collect their ceramic creations and have a fun memory of their visit…

    Whip this quick and oh-so-easy chicken mayo pâté together when you have friends or family coming over! It is a delicious delight. ALSO SEE: Savoury rosemary scones with chicken liver pâté https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/savoury-rosemary-scones-chicken-liver-pate Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart Recipe from August 2017 issue 

    It’s all about healthy cooking these days, but the secret is to find a recipe that has health benefits, doesn’t cost a fortune and is quick to make – as an ingredient that fits the bill, spelt flour is becoming increasingly popular, so when you find it on the shelves, be sure to buy a few bags. Spelt flour is a wheat free flour and although it comes from the cereal grain in the wheat family, it is – in fact – a different species. It’s easy to digest, high in protein and contains far less calories than cake flour.…

    Morii at the Vineyard Hotel invites guests to explore the rich flavours of the Middle East with a new winter tasting menu. Crafted in celebration of the joys of communal dining and for creating shared moments, the ‘Winter Warmth: A journey through Morii’ is certain to delight diners seeking authentic Middle Eastern flavours. Wood-fired manakish served with a selection of dips – green whipped feta, coriander tarator, Kashke bademjan, Lebanese spiced hummus – kicks off the culinary journey, before diners tuck into a first course of smoked carrot and sumac soup with tempura zucchini and burnt goat’s feta, or harissa-spiced cauliflower.  A second course offers roasted chicken with whipped feta, Persian eggplant, zhoug and roasted cauliflower, or try the meat-free option of charred baby gem stuffed with roasted peppers, green olive,…

    Sugar and slice and all things nice, baked and served in easy pieces! This banana, white chocolate, and meringue slices combine the creamy richness of white chocolate with the sweet, comforting flavour of bananas, all topped with a light and crispy meringue layer. Easy to make and impossible to resist, these slices will surely become a favourite in your dessert repertoire. ALSO SEE: NO BAKE LEMON MERINGUE PIE Recipe by Toni Scorgie and Nadine Waner of The Tart Photograph by Willem De Lange