The Food&Home Awards are nearly here (published in the September issue of Food&Home) and we want you to get to know the judges! Ilse van der Merwe, more commonly known as The Food Fox is a foodie, cookbook author and recipe developer from Cape Town. Read more to get to know her and find out what makes her tick! How did you get started in food and content creation? I started my food blog at the end of 2010 as a foot in the door to pursue a lifelong passion (food & writing). About 6 months later I made a…
More accolades for Sugarbird®, as market-reach grows with continued innovation. Multi award-winning craft spirits producer, Sugarbird®, which embodies flavours from the Cape Floral Kingdom, continues to grow internationally,…
Impress with these unique Charcuterie Boards! Charcuterie boards or just charcuterie (shar-Koo-Tuh-Ree), although not a new concept, and dating back as far as 15th century France, Charcuterie Boards have only gained popularity amongst South Africans in the last couple of years. The charcuterie board is based on the belief that nothing from the animal should go to waste, the origin of the word Charcuterie is French with ‘chair’ meaning flesh and ‘cuit’ meaning cooked. It is the practice of salting and smoking meats to preserve them and dates back 6 000 years to ancient Rome. Today the charcuterie board remains…
Cheese and wine – a match made in heaven and one of life’s finest culinary pleasures we all so enjoy. Here’s Food & Home Entertaining’s guide on how…
5 Proudly S.A products taking on the world Take a look at 5 Proudly S.A products taking on the world, one product at a time. Pepperdew A favourite on pizzas across the world, spicy-sweet pickled Pepperdews are a product of Limpopo. After being discovered and identified as a new fruit by founder Johan Steenkamp almost 25 years ago, the tasty Juanita pepper was first trademarked, pickled and bottled at a “modest farming facility” in the province. According to the brand’s website, “Pepperdew International” is still based in Limpopo, but the operation has grown substantially and is now exported to “some of the…
These beautiful celebratory cherry-on-top cupcakes are flavoured with boozy MCC brut, and topped with tangy fresh red cherries, a fantastic addition to any party, gathering or occasion! Switch…
With winter in full swing, there’s no better way to welcome the cooler weather and shorter days than by investing in some new serve-ware. Or if you’ve recently remodeled your kitchen and are on the lookout to update your soup bowls, then you’ve come to the right place. Winter calls for keeping warm and cooking up a storm! We’ve looked at the latest soup bowls that you can serve some hearty soup dishes in. With plenty of different styles and patterns to choose from to suit your personal taste. Tureen A tureen is a serving dish for soups or stews.…
Try out this quick ginger beer cocktail. This cocktail has a fresh, zesty ginger kick with a warming brandy zing. Perfect for the ginger beer lovers out there!…
How to enhance your winter roasts. Take your roasts to the next level with these easy tips for enhancing your favourite winter meals! Side dishes Steam baby marrows, string beans, celery, leeks and peas. Place on a serving dish and season well to taste. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Serve while hot. Roast potatoes and add chargrilled tomatoes and red onion. Season well, drizzle with olive oil and serve. Parboil broccoli, string beans, parsnips and roasted peppers. Season, drizzle with olive oil and serve. Place roasted beetroot and wilted spinach on a serving dish, sprinkle with nuts and…
Carefully crafted from property-grown grapes, the Ernie Els Wines’ Major Series collection begins with their Merlot. The 2018 vintage is rich, with luscious dark cherry and plum on…