We’re venturing out to the Deep South this weekend in search of some of the best breakfast spots. But where exactly is the Deep South? For anyone who doesn’t know, Capetonians fondly refer to the area from Noordhoek all the way around the southern side of the Cape Peninsula ending in Muizenberg as the Deep South of Cape Town. The area encompasses the coastal suburbs of Kommetjie, Scarborough, Cape Point, Glencairn, Simons Town, Fish Hoek and Kalk Bay. There’s something magical about this part of Cape Town and its sleepy laidback suburbs, the locals are friendly and easy-going, but it’s…
Rosebank restaurants are in a trendy neighbourhood in Johannesburg. It’s located between the historic city centre, the bustling business district of Sandton, and the peaceful suburb of ‘parks.’…
Among Cape Town’s various cuisines, one savoury delight stands out as a timeless favourite – falafel. Rooted in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean traditions, falafel has won the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide with its blend of flavours and wholesome goodness. At its essence, falafel is a savoury and satisfying culinary creation crafted from chickpeas or fava beans, skilfully blended with aromatic herbs and spices. The mixture is then shaped into small patties or balls before being fried to a crisp golden brown. This combination of textures and tastes makes falafel a delightful treat. The origins of falafel trace back thousands…
These crispy-baked breakfast tarts are the perfect way to whip up a scrumptious breakfast or brunch! Start your morning right and indulge your tastebuds with these delicious crispy…
“Every year, in August, our country marks Women’s Month, where we pay tribute to the more than 20 000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956 in protest against the extension of Pass Laws to women,” the South African government’s website stated last year in celebration of Women’s Month. This year marks the 67th Anniversary since 20 000 women stood up against unequal power relations, creating a conducive environment for following generations of women to take control of their lives. “In SA we are not at the point of equal opportunities in the cheffing industry,” Chef…
Certain foods have earned both admiration and skepticism, and liver is no exception. Often overlooked or avoided due to its distinct taste and texture, this organ meat is…
Cheers to the weekend! Mimosas are why we brunch and raspberry mimosas just make them better. We’ve added a spin on the classic mimosa with an infusion of berries. This raspberry mimosa with fresh berries, a touch of mint, and cranberry juice will brighten up any special occasion and it only takes 10 minutes to make! Made these Raspberry mimosas? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Summertime rose and raspberry mocktail Recipes & styling: Kate Turner
From Loadshedding to Luscious Feasts! We South Africans sure know how to adapt to our surroundings. Discover the braait-side of loadshedding life with Beer Country’s 40 quick &…
The Cape Winelands is known for its obvious offering: vino. Since the city has been so cold over these past few weeks, the thought of warming up the insides in Franschhoek sounded like the perfect solution, and unbeknownst to me there was an abundance of things to do in the Winelands. My mini-breakaway from the city happened to be a wet winter’s day. While I expected it to be a gloomy experience, it turned out to be everything but! Here are some of the things you can enjoy in Franschhoek in winter: Get a headstart to your day at Terbodore…
Easy butter chicken with naan bread Why settle for plain butter when you can indulge in Parmalat’s tasty range of flavoured butter? Melt it, fry it or drizzle it on…