Roast rack of lamb with a rosemary and mustard crust served with slow-roasted farm-style vegetables Elegant, delicious, and wonderfully tender. You can’t beat roast rack of lamb with a rosemary and mustard crust served with slow-roasted farm-style vegetables for a satisfying main course. COOK TIME: 40 min | SERVES: 4 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Food&Home (@foodandhomesa) INGREDIENTS Crust 8 slices of white bread, crusts removed 30 ml Gruyère, grated 1 garlic clove, crushed 15 ml fresh rosemary 15 ml fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped a pinch of salt Lamb 30 ml…
Watermelon and vodka ices PREP TIME: 15 mins + extra for setting | SERVES 8 Arguably the most refreshing of fruits for lazy summer afternoons, watermelon pairs incredibly…
The ultimate in luxury is most probably your own signature set of dinnerware, personalised to your specifications, whether they be your favourite colours or a design featuring your family crest. Leading studio, Mervyn Gers Ceramics, has announced that they have added this bespoke design service to their repertoire for discerning interior design enthusiasts and trendsetters. Says Mervyn Gers, owner and creator of the brand: “Individualism has become more accentuated during the past two years, as has the use of colour to lift our moods and increase our dopamine levels. We’ve seen people expressing themselves more in the way they live, dress…
It’s the first of December, which means summer is finally here. Summer seasonal fruits and vegetables are delicious and refreshing, perfect for beating the summer heat. Read on…
The consumption of plant-based food as a lifestyle choice is growing in leaps and bounds across the globe as we become more mindful of the need for a sustainable environment. One of the most pleasurable ways to eat less meat is tucking into juicy vegetable burgers with friends and family, enjoyed with a glass or two of Roodeberg’s Classic Red Blend. Motivated by the joy of bringing people together with outstanding quality and consistent drinking pleasure, Roodeberg has teamed up with food writer Ilse van der Merwe to create delicious plant-based, no-fuss burgers. Meat-free burgers make ideal holiday food as they…
“As a generally creative person, I think it’s so great that ‘craft’ is trending again. I plan to spend a good part of my December break sewing, painting…
Iced green tea & cucumber sipper Summer is here! Start off with this refreshing Iced green tea & cucumber sipper drink. PREP TIME 5 min + refrigeration | MAKES 1 litre INGREDIENTS 2 green tea bags 1 tbsp honey Crushed ice ½ cup cucumber juice 1 tbsp lime juice ½ cup mint leaves 1 mini cucumber, sliced into ribbons ½ pink lady apple, thinly sliced METHOD PLACE tea bags and 3 ½ cups boiling water in a heatproof jug and brew for 5 minutes. Discard tea bags. STIR in honey until dissolved. Refrigerate the tea until chilled. WHEN…
Sichuan beef, tat soy and cashew stir-fry What’s better than Chinese takeaways? Homemade Sichuan beef, tat soy and cashew stir-fry, of course! This delicious dish is loaded with…
According to Mail & Guardian, roughly 45% of South Africa’s food supply ends up lost or wasted. This is a staggering statistic considering that such a high percentage of our population experience moderate to severe food insecurity. Reducing waste through reuse and recycling has long been implemented in many households and businesses worldwide, however the concept of ‘zero-waste’ is more recent. In this article, we talk about the impact that food waste has on both people and the environment, as well as how to implement zero-waste cooking in your home. The effects of food waste All food production requires water…
Homemade gifts are from the heart, so why not make some delicious homemade treats to give this festive season? We’ve rounded up some edible gift ideas to give…