Words from Eskort and food experts The brain-boosting benefits of bacon to make mornings great again! Celebrate world Bacon Day on the 3rd September !!! Bacon has been a beloved staple of breakfast plates for centuries, treasured for its umami flavour and satisfying crunch. But according to food experts, it’s also important not to underestimate bacon’s power as a brain food to keep you performing at your best throughout the day. Melindi Wyma, professional food scientist and Group Technical Manager of leading pork manufacturer Eskort, notes that while bacon is often prepared as a special weekend treat, it can…
Lamb rataouille with pesto dressing Not your typical ratatouille, but once you try our spin on it- Lamb rataouille with pesto dressing recipe, you wont look back .…
Food&Home September is on shelf today, and to celebrate, you could win a luxury stay at mFulaWozi Wilderness Private Game Reserve. Congratulations to our winner Candice Redlinghuis! About mFulaWozi Wilderness Private Game Reserve Located in the heart of Zululand, just two and a half hours from Durban, mFulaWozi Wilderness Private Game Reserve is home to sister-lodges Biyela, and family-friendly Mthembu. Mtembu Lodge is a place to relax, regenerate and rediscover. Situated on the embankment of the White iMfolozi River, the lodge has been carefully hand-built by members of the Mthembu clan, stone by stone. There are seven luxury one-bedroom suites…
You’ve likely seen pictures of avocado roses on the internet – and if you haven’t yet, they’re bound to pop onto your radar soon! They look exquisite and…
The braai is here to stay, of that there’s no doubt. The connection to a simpler time, a primal past, a companionable coming-together is powerful. Accompanied by the best ingredients available – from Woolworths, of course, it’s a no-brainer. And so it Begins Every continent and every culture has tried to claim the origin of the braai. The Americans shout the loudest, suggesting formal grilling originated there in 1769, when George Washington coined the phrase “barbicue”. In fact, the word “barbecue” comes from the Spanish word for a skottel (barbacoa), and has South American origins, when colonialists noted the curious…
From locally inspired seasonings to exotic blends, the versatile seasonings from Cape Herb & Spice give you the opportunity to broaden your culinary horizons, and elevate the flavour…
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! Candice Bodington, more commonly known as Candibod is a foodie, content creator and social media boffin from Cape Town. Read more to get to know her and find out what makes her tick So, tell us Candice Bodington, how did you get started in food and content creation? While studying nutrition and Instagram entering the scene, I found myself sharing meals and helpful information about nutrition on the platform which in time, became what we call content…
Eskorts Bacon Benedict Try Eskorts Bacon Benedict recipeUse bacon instead of ham for this delectable, indulgent breakfast or brunch dish that is sure to make you love the mornings…
Bacon Jam & cheese toasties Try Eskorts Bacon Jam & cheese toasties recipe. Sugar and spice make all things nice. Your mornings will never be the same again after tasting this lip-smacking combination of sweet and savoury bacon jam, complemented by four types of cheese for the ultimate gourmet sandwich. INGREDIENTS JAM 500 g Eskort Bacon Cutts 2 onions, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 green chilli, finely chopped 45 ml fresh thyme 125 ml Muscovado sugar 125 ml golden syrup 65 ml brandy olive oil for frying SANDWICH 6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided 8 slices sourdough bread…
Cook your spatchcock chicken in the kitchen or on the braai. Marinating the chicken overnight in the yoghurt makes it super-tender. Try our Spiced Yoghurt Spatchcock chicken SERVES…