• Do you have a friend’s milestone birthday coming up? Are you planning your festive season gifts already and looking for the perfect festive season gift? Wine is one of the very best gifts, perfect for any occasion. And what can be better than locally produced South African wine? With so many incredible options to choose from, there is a South African wine for every wine lover and every occasion. Finding the right gift wine can be pretty overwhelming. Let’s unpack the art of buying wine with these tips for gifting wine: Think of the giftee Buying wine as a gift…

    Charcuterie boards or just charcuterie (shar-Koo-Tuh-Ree), although not a new concept, and dating back as far as 15th century France, charcuterie boards have only gained popularity amongst South Africans in the last couple of years. The charcuterie board is based on the belief that nothing from the animal should go to waste, the origin of the word charcuterie is French with ‘chair’ meaning flesh and ‘cuit’ meaning cooked. It is the practice of salting and smoking meats to preserve them and dates back 6,000 years to ancient Rome. Today the charcuterie board remains as fancy as its predecessor but with a…

    Seafood is always an elegant option, so why not try these sticky salmon skewers for something beautiful and different? The earthy herbs are lovely with this salty fish, and delicate flavours are the perfect seasoning. Delicious for lunch or dinner. Made this delicious Sticky salmon skewers recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Vegetable & halloumi skewers with rosemary & thyme butter basting https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/vegetable-halloumi-skewers-with-rosemary-thyme-butter-basting

    Beloved across France as one of the most delicious and easiest bar snacks, you just can’t go wrong with a croque-monsieur. Buttery, golden bread, ham and cheese are meant to be together. TO DRINK: This toasted treat is a winner with a light-style Belgian beer. Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Pork with 10-minute peach chutney recipe https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/pork-with-10-minute-peach-chutney-recipe

    No cupcake repertoire is complete without a spicy addition. It’s time to add cinnamon buttermilk cupcakes with a cinnamon and crème fraîche butter icing to your baking archive! The buttermilk makes these cupcakes extra moist, while the bicarbonate of soda gives them a healthy holiday ‘tan’.  Made this Cinnamon buttermilk cupcakes with a cinnamon and crème fraîche butter icing recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram ALSO SEE: Cinnamon, white chocolate, macadamia and cranberry cream-cheese-swirl muffins https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/cinnamon-white-chocolate-macadamia-cranberry-cream-cheese-swirl-muffins