• These chana masala mushrooms are the perfect treat to celebrate the end of Ramadan. It’s a must for your Eid al Fitr menu! ALSO SEE: Make this mouth-watering mushroom maqluba for Eid al-Fitr https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/mushroom-maqluba-eid-al-fitr Recipe and image: The South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association

    Nestled within the picturesque landscapes of the Western Cape lies Swellendam, a quaint town brimming with charm and culinary delights. From cosy cafes, and delis to fine dining establishments, Swellendam offers a diverse array of eateries and foodie stops that are sure to excite the taste buds of any traveller! The fact that so many of Swellendam’s eateries are housed in historic structures—from relocated and restored Cape Dutch farmhouses to old Masonic lodges—makes them stand out from other dining options. These include bakeries, coffee shops, and lunchtime eateries with outdoor seating under the oak trees or along the river to…

    Although Italian purists would argue that you should never, ever add cream to an authentic Alfredo sauce – it should simply be the silky result of an emulsion of grated cheese, melted butter and starchy pasta water – we’ve bent this rule here, with deliciously indulgent results. ALSO SEE: Marry me seafood pasta https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/marry-me-seafood-pasta Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart

    f you were stuck on a deserted island, the first thing you would think of bringing would be water, right? For some, this life-saving liquid may not be their first option as a source of hydration. As mentioned by President Cyril Ramaphosa in his State of the Nation Address for 2022, water is the country’s – and the world’s – most precious natural resource. It can do so much for your body such as regulate your body temperature, carry nutrients and oxygen to cells, and moisten tissues in the eyes, nose and mouth, lists the health publication Mayo Clinic. “Nearly all of…