Chefs with Compassion, a non-profit organisation that represents the collaborative efforts of five founding organisations and over 30 kitchen hubs, has reached a significant milestone. The organisation has announced that they have served their 5 millionth meal to food vulnerable communities in South Africa. Since May 2020, Chefs with Compassion has worked tirelessly to rescue edible food that would otherwise go to waste, cook nutritious meals using the rescued food, and feed hungry people. This valuable work has been possible thanks to the support of an expansive network of around 30 organisations supported by volunteers, and through corporate donations and…
With more than 10 million tonnes of food going to waste each year in South Africa, reducing household food waste is crucial. Load shedding, however, has made the…
SA Harvest, a leading food rescue and hunger relief organisation in South Africa, is drawing attention to the critical role of logistics in reducing food waste and hunger. With over 10.3 million tonnes of edible food wasted annually in South Africa, while 20 million people are on the spectrum of food vulnerability, SA Harvest is working to bridge the gap by rescuing surplus food from farms, manufacturers, and retailers, and distributing it to those in need. READ MORE: SA Harvest’s Ali Conn recognised among Africa’s Top 100 Brightest Young Minds An immediate and urgent need has arisen, resulting from the…
TikTok may be inundated with dance challenges, but that’s not all there is to the Chinese social network. Here are some kitchen hacks that we’ve learnt on TikTok:…
Being a purpose-led, 100% South African-owned company which keeps their company ethos at the heart of everything they do, Empact Group values and applauds their staff as a matter of course. The chefs in the group’s foodservice division are the heart and soul of the kitchens they operate around the country. This year the Top 6 chefs from their foodservice operations around South Africa – two each from KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape and Gauteng – competed in a cook-off to see who would emerge as the winner of The Final Cut 2023, an annual Empact Group competition for their foodservice chefs. The cook-off…
What better way to spend the weekend than strolling through some of Cape Town’s iconic farmers’ markets? Local crafts, a myriad of fresh produce, artisanal cheeses, charcuterie and…
Sweet news from the Velvet Cake Co. bakery! The Velvet Cake Co. has just opened their new bakery outlet at Willow Park. You can expect scrumptious treats at delectable prices, while stocks last, from Monday to Saturday to get your fill of favourites. Take a look at their price list and start planning your long weekend festivities. Details Location: 9 Willow Road, Unit 10, Willow Park, Stikland Trading hours: 10AM – 4PM from Monday to Saturday ALSO SEE: Our best chocolate cake recipes for baking days https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/our-best-chocolate-cake-recipes Feature image: Getty Images
From cooks sharing their meals with us from the comfort of their homes, to the best utensils to have in your drawers, this year we saw the rise…
Fynbos, botanicals, exotic spices, spirited stories and the scenic setting of Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront are the magical ingredients of this world-class gin-tasting experience. The Gin Emporium is a hidden gem in the heart of Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront. You’ll only discover it by chance when you cut across the yacht marina towards the pedestrian bascule bridge and pause to soak up the harbour views. Cape Town Gin & Spirits Company’s simply stylish headquarters is an island of sensory experience amid all this maritime activity, offering tutored gin-tastings, creative gin cocktails, a pocket-sized specialist whisky boutique on the side, and…