• If you’ve ever dreamt of stepping into the shoes of a TV cooking show contestant, the Mystery Box Dinners series hosted by Chef Ben Ungermann at Makers Landing, Cape Town, promises just that. Kicking off on Thursday, 24 October, this thrilling dining experience blends hands-on cooking with the unpredictable excitement of a ‘Mystery Box’ challenge. Inspired by the popular TV competition format, the masterclasses invite participants to create delicious dishes from surprise ingredients revealed just moments before the cooking begins. With only a theme provided beforehand, attendees will need to rely on their creativity and intuition to prepare a visually…

    One bite into these crispy snoek jaffels from our Spring issue will have you transported to a time where your mom prepared these goodies as part of your favourite lunch. Quick and easy, and equally delicious! More mouth-watering recipes like these in our latest issue that’s on shelves now! ALSO SEE: Snoek and sundried tomato pâté with chargrilled ciabatta toast https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/snoek-and-sundried-tomato-pate-with-chargrilled-ciabatta-toast

    According to an investigation by the Daily Maverick, thousands of water cuts have hit Johannesburg this year as the city juggles its supply. And with the recent heat, many city councillors are worried that the water system is on the verge of yet another collapse. There have been countless warnings since late 2023, continuing into 2024, about the possibility of a system failure, and earlier this month Johannesburg Water ramped up water restrictions and admitted that 42 out of their 84 reservoirs are leaking—though they only have enough funds to fix 20. To keep things in check, they’re also planning to…

    A heightened interest in food for Mduduzi Ngwenya began when he was still at school and his sisters would return for the holidays from their tertiary education institutions and cook meals outside of the traditional basic, staple traditional ones their mother had always made for them. “Suddenly I was no longer eating sorghum with beans, samp and stews or maize meal and instead I found myself devouring and relishing pastas with different types of sauces, cottage pies and even soufflés. Meals that I had always thought were meant only for special occasions were now being dished up almost every day…

    Acclaimed chefs and restaurateurs Darren Badenhorst and Callan Austin are proud to unveil The Beach House, an iconic new addition to Yzerfontein’s culinary landscape.  Situated on the edge of the unparalleled 16-Mile Beach – the longest uninterrupted stretch of sand in the southern hemisphere – The Beach House brings an authentic West Coast experience, blending rustic coastal charm with a refined touch of seaside elegance. Both Badenhorst and Austin have left an indelible mark on South Africa’s fine dining scene, particularly with their groundbreaking restaurant DUSK in Stellenbosch. But with The Beach House, the duo return to their roots, reconnecting…

    Need a recipe for brunch? Here’s an easy peasy, lemon-squeezy South African flapjack recipe. Serve with your topping of choice: any sweet condiment (syrup, honey or jam) paired…