• WIN a three-night exclusive luxury conservation safari for two people at Gondwana Private Game Reserve. Congratulations to our winner Brenda Wilson! Food&Home September is back on shelf and to celebrate, you could win a three-night luxury stay at Gondwana Private Game Reserve’s remotely located Tented Eco Camp. The stay includes six game drives with drinks and snacks, all meals throughout your stay including an afternoon tea. You will also enjoy activities and some much deserved down time in an utterly inspiring landscape. The daily conservation activities give guests a behind-the-scenes view of a Big Five game reserve and its conservation…

    Updating your Kitchen  REFRESHING… A change is as good as a holiday, right? Well, the same is true for updating your kitchen. We spend more time in the kitchen than we may realise. The kitchen is not just a place to make and enjoy a meal, it truly is, at the risk of sounding cliché, the heart of the home. It’s a space where children do homework, you can sit down to unwind or gather with your family and friends. It’s a space to be enjoyed, but the amount of traffic it gets means that it may quickly become worn down and the…

    There’s so much to love about the beautiful seaside town of Hermanus. It’s no surprise that countless South Africans are hanging up their “city hats” in favour of making this charming hotspot their place of residence. Check out 5 of the best restaurants in Hermanus Whether you choose to call this town your permanent home or home for the weekend, food will surely be on the list of “things to do.” Here are a few delicious spots to check out the next time you find yourself admiring the ocean’s gentle giants. Fisherman’s Cottage  Picture: Fisherman’s Cottage/Facebook Hermanus has some amazing…

    Eskorts Bacon Benedict Try Eskorts Bacon Benedict recipeUse bacon instead of ham for this delectable, indulgent breakfast or brunch dish that is sure to make you love the mornings…

    How to cook the perfect steak In avoiding incidents of steak not cooked to your guests’ liking, we’ve put together your right-hand guide on how to cook the perfect steak, from mise en place to serving. Words and Styling by Claire Ferrandi Assisted by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart Before you start – Selecting your steak The first step in cooking the perfect steak is selecting it at your local butcher or grocery store. The cut you choose depends on your preference. These are our favourites for pan-frying… FILLET: This prized cut of steak is very tender and costly;…

    Iconic Allesverloren Wine Estate celebrates 150-year milestone Riebeek Kasteel, South Africa, August 2022: South Africa’s iconic Allesverloren Wine Estate this year marks a truly rare and historic milestone, celebrating with the release of a new wine. It was 150 years ago that the Malan Family acquired the land that has been under its custodianship ever since. A host of pioneering successes was set in motion, including high-level representation in directing South Africa’s wine industry for many years; the establishment of Portuguese wine grape varieties in South Africa; and, the establishment of one of the most beloved global wine brands. This…

    Win with Eskort As South Africa’s best-loved bacon brand, Eskort is the hero of mornings and breakfast tables around the country. And this month, Eskort is giving one…