• In the world of foodies, pancakes form part of the list of things which bring utmost pleasure. Whether you are a fan of American-style pancakes, appreciate simple crepes or are constantly falling in love with fabulous flapjacks, there’s an establishment for you. Here are some of the best pancake spots around South Africa. Swan Café When in Cape Town, Swan Café is the place to be. The establishment offers a decadent and authentic French-inspired experience. Their crepes and galettes are simply out of this world. You can choose between a variety of flavour options including sweet salted caramel, Nutella and…

    Proper pickled fish is the true taste of Cape tradition. In this recipe there is a simple batter to coat the fish. This part can be omitted – you can simply bake the fish or coat it in seasoned flour and pan-fry it, but it’s nice to have the batter as it keeps the fish in one piece, particularly if you are not using a firm fish. Snoek is still the best fish to pickle. Salt the fish an hour before you start, and when ready to begin rinse it and pat dry before you bake or shallow-fry it. Pickled…

    Our homemade ginger ale is the oh-so delicious and refreshing. It’s quick and easy to whip up on those public holidays that are coming up ALSO SEE: Heavenly strawberry cheesecake falooda https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/strawberry-cheesecake-falooda-recipe

    Serve this over Easter – it’s the perfect family feast! Recipe, styling and photograph by Katelyn Allegra ALSO SEE: Spring-chicken pie https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/spring-chicken-pie

    There are two basic rules when it comes to wine and food pairing: acidic wine with acidic food, and low acid wine with savoury food, Lorraine Kearney learns. We all know the old rule: red with meat, white with fish. But time to throw out those constrictions. Pairing food and wine, in essence, is a balancing act, with sommeliers opening the portals to some truly exciting pairings. Sommelier Duane Hendricks at the recently opened Luminary on 12th in Pretoria, for example, pairs a Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2016 with beef: unexpected but delicious, the bold, rounded white…