• Whale season is well and truly here as the gentle giants make their way along the Cape Coast. If you are heading to some of the best whale-watching spots in the country (and, dare I say, the world), you’ll want to add a few of these wine farms and estates to your itinerary. Before we dive in, why not also check out romantic getaways in KZN? 1. Whalehaven Winery Whalehaven Winery was named after the bay that protects breeding Southern Right whales in the winter months, fitting in perfectly with the whale-watching theme. It’s Hemel-en-Aarde Valley’s third-oldest wine producer and has…

    Definitely a favourite for parties! Chicken liver pâté is a real crowd-pleaser; so elegant and amazingly flavourful. Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Fried chicken with spicy tomato dipping sauce https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/fried-chicken-spicy-tomato-dipping-sauce Recipe by Leila Saffarian  Photograph by Graeme Wyllie 

    Self-taught cake artist and award-winning cake master Tshepiso Nyakane, also known as @theegiftedhands on Instagram, shares her business journey and how it all started by saying ‘yes’ (even if it isn’t true!). It wasn’t until Nyakane was on maternity leave with her second daughter that she bought her first cake pan and baked a “proper cake”. Until then, she was only baking scones, biscuits, and the like, she shares. “I posted the cake on my WhatsApp profile when a lady friend asked me if I sold cakes and I said ‘yes’ (which wasn’t true). She asked for a pricelist and…

    The new gardening season is nearly upon us. Are you prepared for a garden filled with beautifully blooming plants? Here are some useful tips to help you make the most of your garden this summer: Prune for Summer Blooms The period from the end of winter to early spring is the ideal time to prune summer-blooming flowering shrubs. Pruning during this time stimulates plant growth, leading to healthier flowers and fruits. It’s a chance to remove diseased and dead wood, as well as weak shoots damaged by winter frost. For shrubs that flower from late winter to early spring, prune…