Twenty years ago, as a dumb so-and-so living in Taiwan, my favourite bar snack was deep-fried bumble bees. They appeared on tables the way peanuts do on any pub counter and I regularly consumed them by the fistful. Crisp and delicious, I munched them down without a care for the reality of where they might have come from, nor the circumstances of their transition into tasty morsel. Who’d have imagined that, two decades on, bumblebees are among millions of insect species whose survival hangs in the balance? Insects everywhere are disappearing at an alarming rate. To many this might sound…
Vegetable tart? Yes please! Indulge your tastebuds with this roasted carrot and red onion tart with goat’s cheese and red wine vinegar glaze. A vegetarian tart that will…
Cheesy mozzarella pulls Oozing with flavour and topped off with a sweet and sticky tomato sauce, these Cheesy mozzarella pulls are the ultimate snack. Even better than a fast food joint! TOTAL TIME 1 hour 15 minutes + FREEZING | MAKES 12 INGREDIENTS MOZZARELLA STICKS 3/4 cup flour 2 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 1 egg, beaten 1 1/2 tsp water 145 g breadcrumbs 1 tbsp Italian seasoning 600 g mozzarella, cut into 2cm thick sticks Oil, for shallow frying SWEET & STICKY SAUCE 1 red pepper, deseeded and finely chopped 1 red chilli, finely chopped 1…
Are you looking for the best restaurants in Boksburg? Look no further! This bustling city is home to some of Gauteng‘s most exciting and diverse dining destinations, with something…
Peppermint crisp and caramel swiss roll This Peppermint Crisp and Caramel Swiss Roll recipe brings together the perfect balance of refreshing peppermint and luscious caramel. Irresistibly delicious, easy to make, and sure to impress! Get ready to roll into pure bliss! Did you make this Peppermint crisp and caramel swiss roll recipe? Tag us on Instagram @foodandhomesa! ALSO SEE: How to make a patterned swiss roll https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/how-to-make-a-patterned-swiss-roll Recipe & styling: Jezza-Rae Larsen Photographer: Callen Jefferson
Chicken feet may often be discarded, and not many people’s favourite snack but, they are praised for containing many health benefits that are mostly attributed to their high…
The Swartland Sosiaal Wynfees, a festival of wholesome country hospitality and enjoyment, returns on 28 October for a second time. This must-do bon vivant affair takes place at renowned organic wine pioneer Org de Rac, a 90-minute drive from Cape Town. Founder and organiser Carien Hugo-Waring said ‘the event launched last year to a wonderful response and’ they’re very excited to be back. ‘And before anyone asks, the event will be over long before the final kick-off of this year’s Rugby World Cup at 21:00. In fact, Swartland Sosiaal will be the perfect place to warm up and stock up!’…
The perfect little phyllo pastry parcels filled with tender veggies. Beyond being a culinary masterpiece, these parcels are a nod to health-conscious food lovers everywhere! Perfect as a starter…
The best bit about a stroganoff is the lovely creamy sauce you get in the pan when you make it – the inspiration for this rather self-indulgent soup.