The sound of birds chirping in the garden has always been synonymous with warm, sunny days for me. And now that spring is (finally!) here, it’s all the more reason to put those food scraps to good use by feeding them to birds. Offering kitchen scraps to garden birds is not only a great way to minimise waste but also to save on bird food costs. However, it’s essential to know which scraps are safe. Safe kitchen scraps for garden birds Fruit: Many birds, like finches and starlings, love fruit. Bruised apples, pears, and bananas are perfect; just chop them…
Craving a satisfying mussel dish? Look no further than our mussels decked in a mouth-watering white wine garlic sauce. The perfect pair coming together to create a dish…
We’re gearing up for braai season and a weekend of sports with this juicy T-bone steak with homemade harissa. ALSO SEE: Make your Braai Day snacks table unforgettable with these 11 recipes https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/make-your-braai-day-snacks-table-unforgettable-with-these-11-recipes
Celebrate Heritage Month with this comforting dish that brings the heart of South African cuisine to your table—Zola Nene’s pork stew with dombolo. This rich, savoury stew, packed…
A TikTok trend has sparked a cucumber craze in Iceland, leading to an unexpected shortage of the vegetable across the country, according to an article published by Deutsche Welle, a German public, state-owned international broadcaster. The frenzy began with Canadian influencer Logan Moffitt, known to his six million followers as the ‘Cucumber Guy,’ who has been posting a series of cucumber-based salad recipes that have taken the platform by storm. @logagmCucumber haul!♬ original sound – Logan Moffitt’s recipes, including a popular mix of cucumber, smoked salmon, cream cheese, and a variety of other flavourful ingredients, have been viewed millions of…
With Heritage Day (Braai Day) coming up soon the call to purchase expensive proteins for your family braai day might make you feel a little pressured. Do not…
The annual Waterblommetjie Festival is back on Saturday, 7 September, hosted by Windmeul Kelder and Rhebokskloof Estate, just outside Paarl. It promises to be a fun-filled day for the whole family. Waterblommetjies, also known as Cape Pond Weed or Water Hawthorne, are a local delicacy found only in the Boland region of the Western Cape. Harvested for a short time each year, these sought-after blooms have a rich history in heritage dishes like the traditional waterblommetjiebredie (stew). The KhoiKhoi used them for medicinal purposes, as they’re packed with vitamins. The food On the day of the festival, waterblommetjies will take…
Everyone enjoys a fun day of baking in the kitchen with their loved-ones, basking in the intimacy of love combined with the promise of a delectable sweet treat…
With this year’s wild winter finally easing its grip on the city, in Cape Town’s Old Biscuit Mill precinct, SALON is set to be the hottest place in town over the coming summer season as locals and visitors tap into the globe-trotting fine dining experience created by award-winning restaurateur Luke Dale Roberts and Executive Chef for SALON, Carla Schulze. Since opening in April 2023 SALON has made its mark on the city’s fine-dining scene with an inventive multi-course menu that takes inspiration from Dale Roberts’ global culinary career. And the SALON experience is now even more nuanced, with luxurious white…
This recipe takes the beloved South African dish, Bobotie, and gives it a modern twist by serving it in golden pancake cups! The recipe’s savoury filling is made…