With the transient return of chilly weather in Cape Town this week, there’s nothing better than snuggling up with a piping hot beverage to warm up the body and soul. If you’re the only person in your inner circle that has yet to be indoctrinated into Cape Town’s cult-like coffee culture, but the thought of drinking another cup of tea has you running to the bathroom, the Mother City has you covered with a number of unique toasty alternatives. Here are five hot beverages that tick all the boxes: unique, not coffee, and delicious: Pinotage Rooibos So, technically this is…
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…
At one stage or another, you’ll find yourself with a roll of frozen puff pastry, unsure what you should do with it. It could be leftover from a batch of homemade pies, or perhaps you just impulse-bought it (like me) and it hasn’t left the freezer since. Either way, here are four simple ways to use a roll of puff pastry in sweet and savoury style, with help from TikTok: 1. Sweet & Savoury mini puff pastry tarts @figandoliveplatterThese easy to make treats stars juicy fresh peaches, berries, summer tomatoes and takes advantage of store-bought frozen puff pastry. ✨??…
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…
In the realm of nutritional powerhouses, hemp seeds stand out as a true gem. These tiny, unassuming seeds are packed with an array of health benefits that extend far beyond their size. From providing essential nutrients to enhancing culinary delights and even gracing your garden with green elegance, hemp seeds offer a multitude of advantages that cater to both your well-being and your surroundings. A nutrient-rich superfood Photo: Pixabay Hemp seeds are a nutritional powerhouse that delivers a potent combination of essential nutrients. Rich in protein, they offer all nine essential amino acids, making them a valuable source of plant-based…
This rosemary-tied lamb shoulder is so delicious that it must be incredibly complicated, right? Wrong. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll whip up this masterpiece in no…
From MasterChef to disaster chef, Cape Town business owner, Shawn Godfrey, recently prepared some gourmet treats for City of Cape Town staff who were addressing public safety concerns during the eight-day, taxi stayaway. ‘During the height of the taxi protest and the public violence, staff were hard at work,’ said mayco member for Safety and Security, JP Smith. ‘Many a long day and even longer nights were endured by staff in the Joint Operations Centre and this was picked up by many following online.’ ‘We were then approached by the winner of MasterChef 2022, who said he wanted to surprise…
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…
In a heartwarming display of solidarity, Fatima Sydow’s fans have shown their love and support for the celebrity chef by raising funds to help with treatments as the culinary icon battles stage 4 cancer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fatima Sydow (@fatima_sydow_cooks) The Sydow family stands humbled and moved by the unwavering support that has flooded in from every corner of South Africa and beyond. The response has been nothing short of awe-inspiring, with over half a million rand already raised to bolster Fatima’s courageous fight against cancer. This surge of financial assistance not…
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…