• After a two-year hiatus, the much anticipated 28th Johannesburg HOMEMAKERS Fair is back in full force at the same venue it started back in the day (1994). Taking place from 24 to 26 March 2023 at the revamped, world class Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit and International Convention Centre, the exhibition is set to change the way you live in your space. Says Hestelle Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of HOMEMAKERS: “What was, no longer is and how we live has changed. Home is no longer only where we live, but also where we celebrate, relax, rejuvenate, learn, teach, work, move and so…

    Square Cafe and Wine Bar premiered its Winemaker’s Dinner series on Thursday, 26 January. The monthly event has been created to establish the restaurant as a place where fine food and wine come together. Each event will play host to one of the Cape’s illustrious wine farms in a collaboration that pairs signature wines with a curated fine dining menu. The stylish, brasserie-style restaurant overlooks the Century City Hotel’s bustling Urban Square, a local hotspot for after-work drinks and socialising. Its covered terrace is a welcome spot to soak up the lively spirit of the square and enjoy a South…

    Nutella pastry twists A quick, easy and delicious treat idea using only 3 ingredients! PREP TIME: 10 minutes | COOK TIME: 20 minutes | TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes | MAKES: 15 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Food&Home (@foodandhomesa) INGREDIENTS 2 sheets puff pastry ¾ cup Nutella + extra for dipping 1 egg, lightly beaten METHOD PREHEAT oven to 200°C. LINE a baking tray with baking paper and lightly grease it with cooking spray. UNFOLD one sheet of the puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Lightly roll the pastry with a rolling pin…

    Espresso martini The rich chocolatey character of The Legendary Dark Silkie Irish Whiskey is superb in a Dark Espresso Surprise, Dark Silkie’s take on an espresso martini. Bringing the almost-forgotten smoky style of Irish whiskey back into the consciousness and repertoire of discerning premium spirits drinkers is the collection of Silkie whiskeys. Each whiskey in the collection is blended to an exacting standard by Sliabh Liag Distillers and takes drinkers on a journey through the rich, surprising rewards of whiskies with a varying degree of smoky character. INGREDIENTS 50 ml Dark Silkie Irish Whiskey 30 ml chilled espresso 15 ml…

    South Africa’s aspiring tavern chefs will test their culinary skills over the coming months in a competition designed to promote food serving in taverns and combat binge drinking as they battle it out to claim the title of Mzansi Tavern Chef – and a makeover of their outlet worth R100 000. A partnership between Distell, Nederburg Wines and the National Liquor Traders, featuring master chefs Peter Goffe-Wood and Bennie Masekwameng, along with Drinks Federation of South Africa Chairperson Monhla Hlahla as judges, the competition kicks off with the Western Cape provincial final on 7 February, followed by the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal…