To top off your kitchen and dining experiences this year, grow some of our favourite unusual herbs you’re unlikely to find in stores. Borage The flavours of borage are difficult to pin down, described as both sweet and salty with a mild cucumber taste. This makes the leaves very versatile in the kitchen. This plant also has stunning blue flowers that attract masses of bees to the garden and are also edible. Summer Savory Savory is an ideal herb for meat dishes, with a gentle peppery taste that makes it popular in warm dishes from cold regions like Canada. Summer…
Eggs are a very versatile food item. They can be used to prepare a variety of dishes or you can simply enjoy eggs on their own. They are…
Are you stuck on what to serve for Easter lunch? We’ve got you covered with some of our best Easter feast ideas that the whole family will love. Which one is on your must-make list? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram. Slow-roasted lamb shoulder and chickpeas with preserved lemon, pistachio and mint pesto Easter and lamb go together like chocolate and eggs and this slow-roasted lamb shoulder is the perfect main course to serve at your Easter celebration. The preparation is minimal so start the cooking process early in the morning and have the roast ready as guests arrive!…
From wood-fired pizzas to juicy and tender steaks, satisfy your appetite at these restaurants in Worcester. With so many flavours to choose from, avid foodies are spoilt for…
Easter is a time of year that kids look forward to with excitement. It’s a time when they get to indulge in chocolate until their tiny little hearts are content, take part in Easter egg hunts and enjoy a range of fun activities. We’re exploring some Easter events for kids in Cape Town so that you can plan the perfect Easter weekend for your little ones. Easter Hunt Extravaganza at Cabo Beach Club Cabo Beach Club in Cape Town. Picture: Little Black Book Events / Facebook Cabo Beach Club is hosting an Easter Extravaganza Family Day Event on Easter Sunday,…
Hot cross buns are always a winner around Easter time. We’ve put together a collection of some of our best (and unique) hot cross bun recipes. Which one…
The foodie scene in the Mother City is both a blessing and a curse. Blessed with mouth-watering gourmet dishes served by some of the best chefs in South Africa with local flavours that range from braai to Cape Malay. Cursed with the idea that there’s simply too many options to choose from. After a lip-smacking lunch or dinner sampling Cape Town’s finest cuisines, ending a meal with something sweet might even be considered mandatory, according to the foodies. And while Cape Town is bursting with an endless list of world-class restaurants, it’s the dessert scene that really has our sweet…
Who doesn’t love a perfect pancake? Pancakes are a thin, flat, round cake made from a batter that is typically made of flour, eggs and milk. TRY THIS…
As Easter Sunday approaches, Cape Town hotels are preparing to serve a feast fit for the occasion to both visitors and locals. From traditional hot cross buns to sumptuous roast meats and decadent chocolate treats, here are some hotels in Cape Town that serve Easter Sunday feasts, so you can make the most of this special time of year. As Easter Sunday approaches, many families and friends are looking for unique ways to commemorate the occasion. And what better way to do so than with a lavish feast at a luxurious Cape Town hotel? There’s bound to be a hotel…
Date Night at the Museum is a weekly event hosted by the Norval Foundation’s Peko Peko restaurant every Thursday between 12pm and 8pm. A set menu for two…