• On Thursday 2 March 2023, we were invited to attend the Homegrown Tastes South Africa season 2 launch at The Cooking Kitchen in Johannesburg. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Food&Home (@foodandhomesa) In the show, celebrity Chef Lorna Maseko will be cooking alongside celebrities and exploring their home towns. Some of the celebrities to look out for are former Miss SA Shudufhadzo Musida, TV personality Anton Jefta, Comedian Mpho Popps, and many more others. Each celebrity will be cooking dishes that are inspired by their local cuisine. READ MORE: Lorna Maseko gives us the scoop…

    Much like other icons such as Bobotie or Durban Curry, Trinchado is a popular spicy import that has been adopted as a firm favourite in South African, and…

    It’s a hot summer day, the salty sea breeze is floating in and you want a meal to match the scene. So, where can you go in Cape Town when you feel like eating sushi? Capetonians are pretty in love with the Japanese cuisine, and you won’t be short on finding a spot to grab your chopsticks and chow down. Here are some sushi restaurants to visit in the Mother City: SushiBox SushiBox is a family-owned business sharing their love for gourmet sushi. Established in 2012, SushiBox now has locations across the Mother City. The restaurant is known for its…

    Beluga is not just any port in a storm; it’s serving up a storm in a port. Beluga exceeds expectations at its new digs, located in Cape Town’s contemporary cruise port on the outskirts of the V&A Waterfront. It will satisfy your cravings for classic favourites while also tantalising your palate with exciting new additions. Industrial views of Cape Town’s harbour complement the refined whisky bar, wine-tasting section, sushi conveyor belt, a la carte menu and elegant dining area. Picture: Beluga Cape Town / Facebook Beluga opened its doors in Green Point’s The Foundry in 2000, serving a Euro-Asian fusion…

    Coconut and lime pancakes Classic pancakes with a tasty arrangement of flavours.  PREP TIME 10 minutes | TOTAL TIME 20 minutes | SERVES 4  INGREDIENTS 2 eggs  1 ½…

    Carrot falafel with lemon yogurt Tasty and simple homemade falafels. TOTAL TIME 40 minutes | SERVES 4  INGREDIENTS 240 g carrots, grated coarsely 400 g canned chickpeas, drained, rinsed 100 g red onion, chopped finely 1 tsp ground cumin ⅓ cup plain flour ½ tsp baking powder 1 egg 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs vegetable oil, for deep frying 2 baby cos lettuce leaves, separated 1 lebanese cucumber, sliced thinly 4 x 20 cm wholegrain wraps ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves Lemon yoghurt  1 small clove garlic, crushed 2 tbsp lemon juice ¾ cup greek-style yoghurt 1 tbsp finely chopped…

    Ever noticed that the salads you order at restaurants are somehow more delicious than the ones you put together at home?  Every bite seems to have perfect crunch and zest, and a more satisfying, full flavour.  It doesn’t have to be this way.  By paying attention to flavour pairings and textures, as well as getting creative with seasonal ingredients, there’s no reason why you can’t whip up restaurant-worthy salads in your own kitchen. South Africa is blessed with an abundance of home-grown produce, and as the end of summer nears, you should be taking full advantage of the stone fruit…