From laid-back taquerias to sleek city spots serving small plates and margaritas, Cape Town’s Mexican food scene is as lively as ever. Whether you’re craving classic street tacos, modern takes on Mexican flavours, or a place to sip on the finest Tequila and Mezcal, the Mother City has something to match your mood. In celebration of Taco Day, here are nine local favourites that bring the colour, spice and spirit of Mexico right to Cape Town. Try this recipe at home: Big Mac Tacos Una Más – Mezcaleria Sea Point’s Una Más is effortlessly cool – a mezcal bar-meets-restaurant…
It’s World Taco Day! Whether you’re a fan of spicy fillings, crunchy shells, or soft tortillas loaded with flavour, there’s no better excuse to gather your favourite toppings…
Every drop of water counts, especially in a South African kitchen. From the food you choose to how you cook and clean, small changes can make a big difference in saving water. Here’s how to make your kitchen a little more water-wise without compromising on flavour. Tips for using less water while cooking and cleaning 1. Choose water-wise foods Opt for foods that use less water to produce or farm them and cook them. Examples include legumes, potatoes, kalem zucchini and mushrooms. Try to limit foods with high water footprints like meat, dairy, rice, avocados and almonds. 2. Steam instead…
Many of us like to make weekly grocery shopping trips either as a routine and without much thought or in an effort to curb our household food waste.…
Sink your teeth into decadence with these white chocolate, cinnamon and pecan blondies. A buttery, gooey twist on classic blondies that’s rich, nutty, and spiced just right. With cinnamon warmth, crunchy pecans and melted white chocolate swirls, they’re the perfect treat to bake for loved ones. Also See: Malva blondies with amarula glaze https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/malva-blondies-with-amarula-glaze
Who says falafel has to be just chickpeas? This twist amps things up with carrots and a zesty lemon-yoghurt drizzle that turns every bite into a flavour bomb.…
Discover a dreamy twist on teatime treats: these shortbread alfajores combine buttery South African shortbread with creamy dulce de leche and a coconut kiss. Perfect for sharing (or sneaking!) with your favourite people. Also See: No-bake choco https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/no-bake-chocolate-halva-cookies
ROSE’D: Step into seasonal beauty with La Motte’s new art exhibition Since introducing its reimagined experience, the seasonal art exhibitions in the La Motte Ateljee have become a…
“We eat first with our eyes.”—Apicius, 1st-century Roman gourmand. When it comes to dining, whether you’re setting the table for a date night or a big spread for a corporate event, the focus is commonly on the food, the company, and the ambience. The most important aspect that can make or break the dining experience is actually the table setting! A well-set table can take a meal from drag to fab, positively influencing our mood, behaviour, and even our perception of the food itself. Join us as we dive into the psychology of a well-set table and explore how colours,…
Turn your breakfast into a showstopper with these poached egg and bacon muffin cups. A crisp croissant cup cradling juicy tomatoes, crispy bacon and a silky poached egg. Perfect…