• South African celebrity chef Siba Mtongana recently added Amal Clooney to the list of stars who have wined and dined at her Cape Town eatery, Siba The Restaurant.  On Thursday morning, Siba took to Instagram to share the news that her restaurant – Siba The Restaurant – had recently hosted Amal Clooney and the Clooney Foundation For Justice. In her post, Siba writes: “We were so delighted and honoured to host Amal Clooney and the Clooney Foundation For Justice at @siba_the_restaurant” Amal’s visit to Cape Town came after the launch of the Clooney Foundation For Justice’s new fellowship program for early-career…

    Top 5 reasons why you want Xiaomi smart appliances in your home Smart appliances open up a whole new world of convenience when it comes to managing your home. But finding a trusted brand with a wide range of offerings can be difficult. Luckily, with Xiaomi’s smart appliances, there are many reasons why you should incorporate them into your smart home. 1. Xiaomi is a brand you can rely on While there are plenty of smart devices on the market; the quality, security, and reliability of these devices can’t always be counted on. A small brand might stop delivering updates…

    Fatima Sydow’s family has denied reports that the iconic chef has died. The death rumour has been spreading on social media and fake news websites. On Wednesday, 12 December, the family clarified on Facebook that this information was false. ‘It has come to our attention that there is a false message circulating about the passing of our beloved sister and aunt, Fatima Sydow. We want to clarify that this information is NOT true.’ ‘Fatima is currently in a critical condition, bravely battling stage 4 cancer. We kindly request your support through your prayers and positive thoughts during this challenging time.’ ‘Please…

    When considering nutritional content, there is no distinction between a rare and a well-done steak. The variance lies in flavour and juiciness. Steak doneness is typically categorised based on colour, juiciness, and internal temperature. So, what sets apart rare, medium, and well-done steaks? Rare Embarking on the rare side of the spectrum, we find ourselves in the territory of bold flavours and uncharted territories. A rare steak, cooked for a brief period, boasts a cool, red center—a tantalising stage just beyond raw. Contrary to common misconceptions, rare steak poses no health risks, as steaks lack the parasites found in other…

    ’Tis the season of giving, and we’ve got the perfect foodie gifts to place under the Christmas tree! Gift box galore Enjoy the best of the newest small-batch baking trend and choose your own selection of any three NOMU MiniMakes Mixes plus a MiniMakes apron to create your unique gift box. Go to nomu.co.za/product-category/giftyness/gift-boxes to make someone’s day! Quintessentially essential NOMU’s ultimate, essential and spicy self-starter pack of must-have essentials for every home consists of 12 carefully selected vital spice ingredients, beautifully presented as the perfect festive gift! Visit nomu.co.za/product/the-quintessential-essentials-12-nomu-essentials to add this lovely gift to your cart. Make…

    Christmas tree waffles? Say no more! ALSO SEE: Festive wine gravy https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/festive-wine-gravy Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart