With the transient return of chilly weather in Cape Town this week, there’s nothing better than snuggling up with a piping hot beverage to warm up the body and soul. If you’re the only person in your inner circle that has yet to be indoctrinated into Cape Town’s cult-like coffee culture, but the thought of drinking another cup of tea has you running to the bathroom, the Mother City has you covered with a number of unique toasty alternatives. Here are five hot beverages that tick all the boxes: unique, not coffee, and delicious: Pinotage Rooibos So, technically this is…
Whale season is well and truly here as the gentle giants make their way along the Cape Coast. If you are heading to some of the best whale-watching…
At one stage or another, you’ll find yourself with a roll of frozen puff pastry, unsure what you should do with it. It could be leftover from a batch of homemade pies, or perhaps you just impulse-bought it (like me) and it hasn’t left the freezer since. Either way, here are four simple ways to use a roll of puff pastry in sweet and savoury style, with help from TikTok: 1. Sweet & Savoury mini puff pastry tarts @figandoliveplatterThese easy to make treats stars juicy fresh peaches, berries, summer tomatoes and takes advantage of store-bought frozen puff pastry. ✨🫐🌱…
Definitely a favourite for parties! Chicken liver pâté is a real crowd-pleaser; so elegant and amazingly flavourful. Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Fried chicken with…
Classic Chocolate Brownies Recipe Get bake sale ready with this classic chocolate brownies recipe! It’s so quick and so easy to make, without compromising on chocolaty goodness! TOTAL TIME 35 minutes | SERVES 5-6 INGREDIENTS 1 Cup Flour ¾ Cup Cocoa 1 ¼ Cup Sugar ½ Tbsp Salt ½ Tbsp Baking powder 3 Eggs 140g Butter, melted ¼ Cup Oil ½ Tbsp Vanilla extract ½ Cup Chocolate chunks METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 170°. Lightly grease a baking pan. PUT all of the ingredients into a large bowl in the order in which they’re written. Stir, then beat the mixture…
In the realm of nutritional powerhouses, hemp seeds stand out as a true gem. These tiny, unassuming seeds are packed with an array of health benefits that extend…
What the fudge? This chocolate fudge cake with caramel icing will make your guests line up for seconds, thirds and fourths. It’s perfectly moist, gooey and utterly delicious! ALSO SEE: Ricotta and lemon cakes https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/ricotta-and-lemon-cakes-2 Cake recipe adapted from Nigella Lawson.
From MasterChef to disaster chef, Cape Town business owner, Shawn Godfrey, recently prepared some gourmet treats for City of Cape Town staff who were addressing public safety concerns…
Some of us are accustomed to throwing mango seeds away once we have enjoyed the goodness of this tropical juicy fruit. Mangoes are rich in being a source of vitamins C, A, and E. Enjoyed either alone or as a fruit salad during breakfast, utilised as a snack throughout the day, and employed as dessert in the evening, this versatile fruit harbours a seed that has also been proven to hold numerous health benefits. Before you throw away your mango seed the next time you indulge in it, you might want to check the following benefits found in mango seeds…
In a heartwarming display of solidarity, Fatima Sydow’s fans have shown their love and support for the celebrity chef by raising funds to help with treatments as the…