• BBC Studios is thrilled to announce that Ultimate Braai Master, the sizzling outdoor cooking reality show, will soon be heating up screens on BBC Lifestyle (DStv Channel 174). Fans of the braai culture can look forward to the fiery, action-packed Season 5 of the acclaimed show, on BBC Lifestyle from Monday, 30 September 2024, airing weeknights at 19:00.  This exciting series brings the beloved South African tradition of braai to life, mixed in with a bit of competition, travel, and, of course, mouth-watering food. For the first time ever, Ultimate Braai Master will be featured on BBC Studios channel portfolio, marking a proud…

    This Roast chicken burrito dish is brimming with flavour and uses simple and accessible store-bought ingredients. INGREDIENTS 1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed well 1 Tbsp. olive oil 4 Tbsp. chopped coriander 1 store-bought rotisserie chicken, shredded 1 cup store-bought tomato salsa 2 tsp. paprika 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped ½ red onion, finely chopped 2 roma tomatoes, finely chopped ½ lemon, juiced  1 cup tinned chopped pineapple, drained 1 mielie, charred and kernels removed 2 avocados, chopped 1 cup tinned black beans, drained and seasoned ⅓  cup plain yoghurt ⅓  cup coriander leaves 1 lime, cut into wedges 2…

    If you’re anything like me, you’re probably a little obsessed with breakfast. I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (maybe even dessert). Whether it’s eggs benedict, syrupy waffles, or shakshuka — I love it all! That’s why there’s nothing better than a spot that serves breakfast from dawn until closing time. I’m always on the lookout for all-day breakfast spots in and around the Mother City. Here are a few that I’ve tried and tested (plus some that are still on my must-visit list): Willows Caffè I recently discovered this hidden gem in the Northern Suburbs. Situated at…

    This is the ultimate drink for summer! And of course, we cannot help singing… “If you like Pina Coladas, and getting caught in the rain If you´re not into yoga, if you have half a brain If you like making love at midnight, in the dunes of the cape I´m the love that you´ve looked for, write to me, and escape” Escape (The Pina Colada Song) Robert Holmes Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart ALSO SEE: Is drinking wine good for your heart health? https://www.foodandhome.co.za/entertaining/is-drinking-wine-good-for-your-heart-health