It’s true! The annual Food&Home Awards are almost back, and this time 2 lucky readers stand the chance to win food and drink vouchers valued at R400 each. Six judges will soon nibble, sip and savour various brands’ products to find the best of the best in local food products. Results will be announced in our Summer 2024 issue. But before we kick things off, we want to hear from you first! Tell us who your fave food brands are – be it drinks, ready-made meals, sauces, spices, oils, snacks, breads, and the list goes on! Nominating your favourite brands…
Have ever gone to the kitchen for your cup of goodness before bed, only to discover there is no longer fresh milk in the fridge? Before the moment…
Since scooping the Dineplan Reviewers’ Choice Newcomer Award for the Cape Town and Winelands region after it opened in 2023, The Bistro at Brookdale Estate has become a favourite destination for long and lazy lunches, as well as weekend dinners in the heart of the Paarl Winelands. Executive Chef Gary Coetzee has recently launched his lip-smacking new menu, which we were lucky enough to visit to get a taste of what’s in store between its pages. Spoiler alert: You’ll leave with a full belly and a mind already busy planning a date for your next visit. The new menu at the Brookdale Bistro celebrates the changing…
Bad breath, or halitosis, can be a real confidence killer. Understanding the foods that contribute to bad breath and those that help combat it is essential for maintaining…
Cape Town has definitely cooled down in the last few weeks. Rather than staying locked away indoors, it might be the best time to venture out. Loads of restaurants – both in the Cape and across SA – have some incredible winter specials from now until the end of August. This winter, Chef Ryan Cole and the Salsify team will serve up a beautiful six-course tasting menu brimming with all the warmth and comfort suited to the colder weather. “Winter calls for comfort food and nourishment. It’s a time when we all seek out hearty, wholesome and comforting ingredients and…
This spin on a veggie pizza can be made with flatbreads or tortilla wraps. So quick and easy! INGRDIENTS 200 grams butternut, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp. olive oil…
Have you ever found yourself craving a little pick-me-up during the day? Maybe it’s an iced coffee while running errands or a new lip balm just because. This delightful habit is known as “little treat culture,” and it’s taking TikTok by storm, bringing joy to many and opportunities for supermarket retailers. What is ‘Little Treat Culture’? Little treat culture revolves around indulging in small, affordable pleasures to give yourself a happiness boost. It’s about those simple, everyday luxuries that can turn a dull day into something special. Think of a spontaneous latte, your favourite pastry, a hand soap, or your…
Out of ideas on what to prepare for dinner? Look no further than this rustic roasted garlic and mushroom chicken dish. Bursting with flavour and charm, there is…
Take your oats from drab to fab with these gooey, gooey peanut butter and jam single serve oat cakes. ALSO SEE: Scottish oats with fresh cream and whisky https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/scottish-oats-fresh-cream-whisky
The body of popular Johannesburg-based chef, Thembekile Letlape, owner of The Pastry Princess, was found at her boyfriend Sibusiso Zitha’s home on Thursday 30 May. A spokesperson for…