One thing that many of us have learned over the past 20 months in the midst of lockdown and extended time in our homes, is that South Africans can cook! We love to eat, and with our access to prepared food being limited at times, as well as changes to our monthly budgets, more and more of us have turned to our own kitchens for not only sustenance, but comfort and entertainment as well. The kitchen has truly become the heart of the home again, and with a little more time on our hands due to working from home and…
As restaurants across South Africa come back to life following the devastating effects of the pandemic, a remarkable act of kindness warmed the hearts of the staff at…
These peppers stuffed with pistachio-harissa couscous are perfect health snacks or food-starters! INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tsp ground cumin 1 plain yogurt 3⁄4 cup couscous 1 cup chicken stock 1 tsp harissa paste 1 tsp lemon zest 1 tbsp olive oil 1⁄4 cup chopped coriander 1⁄2 cup roasted pistachios, chopped 3 red peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded METHOD 1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until golden. 2. Combine the cumin and yoghurt in a bowl and add the garlic. Stir and season to taste. 3. Preheat the…
The Starbucks Holiday menu is back! Classic festive favourites include the Gingerbread latte and the Toffee Nut latte, backed by the all-new Caramel waffle latte – yes, they…
Bouillabaisse has its origins in the French city of Marseille and is a traditional Provençal fish stew. INGREDIENTS 2 garlic cloves 1 litre fish stock 1 tin chopped tomatoes 2 8 cm strips orange rind 2 thyme sprigs 1⁄2 tsp. ground turmeric 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced and fronds reserved 1 onion, chopped 600 grams frozen seafood mix 4 whole prawns 1 loaf French bread, sliced 250 grams cherry tomatoes 20 grams butter cup aioli 1⁄4 tsp. cayenne pepper METHOD PEEL garlic. Keep one clove whole and finely chop the other. Combine stock, tinned tomatoes, orange rind, thyme,…
Nature’s cereal Nature’s cereal is so versatile it can even be made into a juice! For a burst of berry in the morning just pop all the ingredients…
Melissa Delport’s mushroom and pearl barley salad Fennel is a prime example of how food can heal. Fennel tea can support digestion, and cooking with it can ease bloating and support good gut health. It is a powerful green that can add a subtle anise flavour or the perfect crunch to a salad – if you aren’t used to cooking with fennel, use only the bulb, not the leaves, for this recipe. PREP TIME 10 minutes | COOKING TIME 35 minutes | SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS 2 cups water Salt and pepper 1 cup pearl barley 350 g portobello mushrooms,…
Locals are encouraged to explore the exceptional destinations right on our doorstep. Offering the perfect blend of comfort and adventure, guests will be enchanted by the region’s indigenous flora and fauna, breathtaking…
Sit back and tantalise your taste buds as you enjoy some of Durbanville Hills cellar’s finest wines with friends and family. Four lucky readers could each win a Durbanville Hills hamper valued at R1 250. THE PRIZE 2 ✕ Durbanville Hills Honeysuckle Sparkling Demi Sec, 2 ✕ Durbanville Hills Collectors Sauvignon Blanc, 2 ✕ Durbanville Hills Collectors Merlot, 1 ✕ Durbanville Hills Chenin Blanc, 1 ✕ Durbanville Hills Merlot, 1 ✕ Honeysuckle Candle, 1 ✕ Durbanville Hills Olive Oil. TO ENTER Disclaimer: General Ts&Cs: Offers limited to SA and apply to print subscriptions only. Ends 26 November 2021. Please allow time for processing and delivery. All prizes in F&H…
Stand a chance to win a Nespresso hamper valued at over R4 000!!! The Vertuo Next is Nespresso’s most versatile machine yet, designed to make a full range…