• The Clover Club cocktail Make this clover club cocktail courtesy of Hope Distillery’s StrangeLove Cocktail Lounge. INGREDIENTS 60ml Hope African Botanical Gin 1 egg white 15ml fresh lemon juice 15ml raspberry syrup Garnish Garnish with speared raspberries METHOD For the raspberry syrup, muddle 3 or 4 fresh raspberries with 15ml simple syrup. Add the ingredients into a shaker filled with ice and shake well. Serve Strain into a chilled cocktail glass garnished with some speared raspberries. ALSO SEE: StrangeLove Cocktail Lounge is ready to shake and stir at Hope Distillery https://www.foodandhome.co.za/entertaining/strangelove-cocktail-lounge-is-ready-to-shake-and-stir-at-hope-distillery Recipe supplied by Scout PR. Feature image:…

    Homemade yoghurt & labneh Why buy when you can make your own? Here’s how to master the basics of yoghurt and labneh making. Homemade yoghurt  TOTAL TIME 8 hours 15 minutes | MAKES 1 litre  INGREDIENTS 4 cups full-cream unhomogenised milk 2 tbsp full-fat milk powder   ¼ cup yoghurt with live cultures (lactobacillus bulgaricus and streptococcus thermophilus) METHOD STIR full-cream unhomogenised milk and full-fat milk powder in a large pot over medium heat until 80°C on a cooking thermometer. (At this temperature the milk will form a skin, but it should not be allowed to simmer or…

    If “picturesque” was a place, it would undoubtedly be Cafe Chiffon. From the quaint setting of the cobbled streets, elegant architecture and sidewalk boutiques that make up the Old Cape Quarter, to the bright yellow walls of its facade – and this is all before we even take a step inside. Cafe Chiffon is more cozy than what you see on the many social media posts; the soft neutral tones, design details, natural light streaming in (a key ingredient to taking the perfect picture), and the large windows embrace you instantly. Picture: Tauhira Ajam Asian pop culture enthusiasts may revel…

    Easter is either a time of reflection for those in the Christian faith or an excuse for many to get chocolate-wasted. As South Africans, we also look forward to the long weekend that often sees an invasion of GP number plates in the country’s coastal towns. No matter the tradition, Easter is the big sigh of relief in the first quarter of the year that we all need. Although celebrations may vary among families in South Africa, here is how some nations across the globe observe the holiday in colourful, epic and sometimes weird ways. 1. Germany Picture: Flickr Commons/ Günter…

    The end of summer signals the unfortunate end of the tomato season. While we still have a few weeks in SA to enjoy our plants before the temperatures drop, it’s important to be prepared for the upcoming tomato chores. Before removing entire tomato plants from the garden, start by ripening the remaining tomatoes to ensure a bountiful harvest. To accelerate ripening, reduce watering to induce slight stress that pushes the plant to produce. Be cautious during periods of heavy rain, as overwatering following dry periods can cause remaining tomatoes to crack. Remove dead leaves, new flowers, and unusable fruit to redirect the plant’s…

    The StrangeLove negroni Make this negroni cocktail recipe courtesy of StrangeLove Cocktail Lounge. INGREDIENTS 50ml Mediterranean Gin 40ml Campari 40ml sweet vermouth or Capertif A slice or…