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    It’s no secret that TikTok has influenced our foodie choices over the past year or so. We’ve used milk frothers to whip our butter, we’ve hunted down the nearest mochi, placed our online orders for crystal candy, and tried a slew of new recipes we wouldn’t ever have come across if it weren’t for our beloved FYP’s (For You Pages). In celebration of all the fabulous foodie trends we’ve tacked onto, we’re jumping down the wormhole to give you an overview of some of the standout foodie trends that have washed up on our FYP’s so far. Let’s dive. Whipped…

    Shoprite, South Africa’s largest retailer, is giving local, emerging businesses a much-needed opportunity to break into the retail market through its introduction of Homegrown. Homegrown is the name of Shoprite’s new exclusive private-label product range that is 100% produced and sourced from local small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs). This follows the 2022 launch of its business division, Shoprite Next Capital, dedicated to empowering and growing local, commercially viable SMMEs. The new product range is believed to create a significant platform for these organisations to gain access to new customer markets, increase turnover, and provide additional jobs for local communities. The…

    Classic Sunday lunch at Wild Coast Sun Traditional favourites for the whole family to enjoy! Nothing marks a lazy Sunday quite like a hearty Sunday lunch with family and friends, and Chico’s Restaurant at Wild Coast Sun offers delicious value with their three-course buffet. Put away your apron and head to the four-star beachside resort for some downtime as you enjoy starters and soups of the day, an assortment of roasts including beef, lamb and chicken, stews and curries, accompanied by salads and seasonal vegetables. Those with a sweet tooth will be rewarded with three desserts of the day, which…

    The Festival of Fire is Cape Town’s hottest chilli festival and the ultimate event for spicy food lovers. Whether you prefer your chilli mild or fiery hot, the chilli festival has just the right level of spiciness for everyone. The festival offers the perfect day out for the whole family with a variety of delectable food stalls and endless entertainment. Picture: Festival of Fire / Facebook Here’s what you can expect on the day: A variety of chilli-based products you can buy from local vendors Chilli seeds and solutions to grow your own chilli Food trucks offering up their own…

    We had to share our best pancake recipes to enjoy for Pancake Day! From sweet dessert-inspired pancakes to savoury breakfast pancakes, we’ve got a delicious collection of flopproof pancake recipes for you to choose from. Fluffy Japanese pancakes The Japanese quite literally take pancakes to new heights with this recipe. Popularly known as soufflé pancakes, these soft, cottony clouds of deliciousness melt in your mouth and make getting out of bed completely worth it. ALSO SEE: How to make fluffy Japanese pancakes Pancakes with fruit and chocolate sauce It’s hard to believe these pancakes are vegan! Ricotta…

    Indulge in these luxurious guilt-free desserts. Gluten & sugar-free chocolate brownies Guilt-free chocolate brownies are the ultimate tea time treat! Elderflower & cranberry ice-pops Tart and refreshing, try these incredible guilt-free Elderflower & cranberry ice-pops, perfect for summer. Strawberry toffee pops These Strawberry toffee pops are a great and quick to put together dessert when you’re looking for something healthy to curb your chocolate craving. Chocolate love pots Tantalising and devilishly chocolatey. Berry & coconut chia puddings Enjoy these colourful and healthy berry & coconut chia puddings! ALSO SEE: Our best Sunday bakes https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/sunday-bakes

    The Gin School at the Indaba Hotel recently launched their new three-month partnership with local brand Milorho Hand Crafted Gin; Ryan Enslin discovers what this small batch gin brand is all about. The inviting tones of the Gin School welcome you upon arrival Going to the Gin School at the Indaba Hotel is always a memorable affair. The room lures you in with warm copper hues from ancient-looking stills, an array of botanicals are neatly laid out in little glass beakers, and there is more gin to satiate your gin-o-clock routine than you actually require. So when the opportunity arose to sample the new…

    Choc-cherry coconut bars Impress your Valentine with these delectable bars. PREP TIME 30 mins + refrigeration/freezing | MAKES 16 | GLUTEN FREE | DAIRY FREE | VEGAN  INGREDIENTS 200 g dark chocolate, roughly chopped 1 cup dried or glace cherries 3 cups desiccated coconut ½ cup golden syrup 1 tsp vanilla essence ⅓ cup melted coconut oil seed oil  METHOD GREASE and line base and sides of an 18 cm x 28 cm rectangular pan with baking paper. PLACE half the chocolate in a small heatproof bowl over a pot of gently simmering water (don’t allow bowl to…

    Chetna Makan is a household name – and for good reason. Ever since appearing on the Great British Bake off in 2014, Chetna has been on a steady rise to becoming a go-to cookbook author for authentic and delicious Indian cuisine. We caught up with her to chat about her upcoming book, Chetna’s Easy Baking and learn more about her inspiration when it comes to cooking and baking. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chetna Makan (@chetnamakan) How did all of this start? How did you find yourself in food? It definitely wasn’t a planned…

    Have you sorted your V-Day gift yet? You can never go wrong with a bunch of sweet treats! From aphrodisiac aperitifs to big bouncy mallows, sweet biscuits, and crowd-pleaser choccies, we’ve found the goodies worth splurging for this Valentine’s Day. Let’s dive in! A Valentine’s bundle from Basilei Basilei Basilei takes confectionary to a whole new level. You can never go wrong with gifting a box of the most irresistible marshmallows around. If you opt for their Valentine’s bundle, you’ll get strawberry marshmallow and white chocolate fudge, an almond nougat, a large strawberry mallow and salted pecan caramels. Get it…

    Stuck on what to do this Valentine’s Day? Here are a few fun date ideas to spoil your loved one with this Valentine’s Day. Romantic sunset picnics at Spier Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Spier with a romantic picnic next to the Eerste River. Collect your basket filled with delicious farm-fresh food and settle down for a feast while you enjoy the sounds of romantic live music played from across the bank. Local singer/songwriter Luh’ra, with the help of her golden guitar, will provide tranquil melodies during the evening. Expect indie soul with a deep emotional feel. While the music plays…

    We visited the new I Love the Dough on Kloof street, famous for their neon lighting, catchy tunes and the freshest pizza parties in town! View this post on Instagram A post shared by I LOVE THE DOUGH (@ilovethedoughct) Beams of Cape Town summer sun stream in through the windows, adding a warm glow to the bright neon pink hue of the restaurant. As I sit down for dinner with my sister, a classic golden oldie booms from the DJ booth, I do a little wiggle in my seat. The longer I sit, the more I feel like I…

    These sweet treats will get your weekend started off the right way. Triple-chocolate crackle crunch cake This cake is bound to impress your guests! Burnt basque cheesecake This Burnt Basque cheesecake recipe is the perfect balance between sweet and creamy. Berry jam & vanilla palmiers A ‘berry’ delicious take on the classic palmier. Grapefruit curd tart with orange cream Deliciously baked grapefruit curd in pastry topped with orange zest cream. Rolled blueberry pecan brioche Just as good as the bakeries. This Rolled blueberry pecan brioche is all the buttery goodness to die for! ALSO SEE:…

    Cocoa, fig and pistachio date balls TIME: 20 mins + 1 hr, to firm up | MAKES: about 16 balls Place 12 dried dates (soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes and drained), 110g ground almonds, 70g coconut oil, 35g cocoa powder, 5ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence and a pinch salt in a blender and blitz until almost smooth. Stir in 50g toasted and chopped pistachio nuts, a small handful each of toasted desiccated coconut and chopped dried figs. Roll the mixture into 2cm balls and coat in finely chopped toasted pistachio nuts. Place in the fridge to firm up,…

    The vegan community has been flying its flag high and proud in the Mother City. We’re not quite sure when it began, but we’re certainly not complaining. A bunch of vegan-friendly restaurants, coffee shops, waffle houses, and ice cream parlours have been popping up on almost every corner. Here are 4 vegan-friendly ice cream spots every Capetonian needs to get to ASAP: Ditto Ice Cream & Waffle House Made from Cape Town’s favourite oat milk, Oh Oat m*lk, Ditto ice cream recently became the dairy-free alternative everyone’s been talking about! Deliciously creamy and indistinguishable from dairy, whether you’re vegan or…