• The ancient Silk Route meets modern culinary innovation at Silk, a captivating restaurant in Cape Town’s CBD on Shortmarket Street. As the name suggests, Silk is all about creating a blend of flavours from both East and West. Silk’s menu is an ode to Asian fusion cuisine, where traditional dishes are given a contemporary twist and cooked to perfection on a charcoal grill. With a commitment to using the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients, Silk’s culinary offerings are a testament to their dedication to providing an unforgettable dining experience. One of the standout features of Silk’s menu is its tapas-style…

    In preparation for Heritage Day, Babylonstoren’s butcher has prepared a string of boerewors that spans close to 1.6 kilometres in length, equivalent to the span of 16 rugby pitches, using the meat of a colossal Chianina ox belonging to Babylonstoren Farm. When the eight-year-old ox was alive, it tipped the scales at a staggering 1257 kilogrammes. Following the ox’s slaughter, approximately 830 kilogrammes of boerewors was prepared from its meat. The carcass weighed in at 765 kilogrammes, with the cold weight measuring 742 kilogrammes, resulting in a dressing percentage of 60.86%. The boerewors will take centre stage at the Babylonstoren…

    Rosebank Mall has announced their first ever Street Feast event, happening on Saturday, 30 September 2023 from 10am to 6pm on Bath Avenue. Foodies, strap in. Rosebank Mall is gearing up to bring you not one, not two, but multiple fabulous food trucks to tantalise the tastebuds and satisfy your street food cravings! From gourmet burgers and hot dogs to Halaal pulled beef bagels and Lebanese chicken dishes, or lamb bunny chows and flame-grilled pregos – there’s a delicious match worth making your way there for. Plus, you won’t be parched. Ice-cold beer and refreshing G&Ts from Smack Beer and Bushcraft…

    Most of us have had a fast lunch or snack while standing or on the go, but have you ever stop to think if standing while eating or sitting impacts your gastrointestinal system and general health? According to Henry Ford, Mustafa Al-Shammari a gastroenterologist at Henry Ford Health said the following: “There are only slight differences in the way you digest food when you eat while standing versus sitting. Your eating habits play a bigger role in regulating digestion and boosting overall health.” “So focus on eating slowly, choosing a well-balanced diet, staying hydrated and exercising regularly to support digestion and maintain a healthy…

    Sometimes a plain burger is just too boring! Impress your guests at your next party with these pimped-up burger patties! Juicy and packed with umami flavour, you might just forget about that diet and go for seconds – your guests surely will! Try this pimped-up burger recipe Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram ALSO SEE: Veggie burgers with Sriracha mayo & slaw https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/veggie-burgers-with-sriracha-mayo-slaw