With more than 756 hotels in 56 countries across Central America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, Mercure Hotels was founded in 1973. The group was acquired by Accor Hotels in 1975. Combining the best features of a local and personalised experience, the chain has 4 locally inspired midscale hotels that provide a stimulating sense of place for local and international travellers. Mercure Hotels Nelspruit is giving away a 2-night stay for 2 adults in a double bedroom. The hotel is situated on the edge of the Kruger National Park with a 5-minute drive to Mbombela Stadium. The hotel offers…
Hugo Uys’ bio pic by Karl Simone By Naveen Duwadi Each month, Chef Hugo dives into the best of the ever-changing NYC food scene, offering up his top 5 restaurant…
Lavender scones These lavender scones are fragrant and perfect for a relaxing afternoon tea. Substitute the lavender flowers for lemon juice to create zesty treats, or omit both for a classic teatime scone recipe. TOTAL TIME 1 hour | MAKES 16 INGREDIENTS A handful of lavender flowers, stalks removed (see notes below) 45ml (3tbsp) sugar 750g cake flour 60ml (1/4 cup) baking powder 160g cold butter, roughly grated 6 large eggs 250ml (1 cup) fresh cream fresh cream, whipped, to serve jam, to serve METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 200ºC and line a baking tray with baking paper. PLACE the…
Giant gooey Easter egg cookie Nothing says hoppy Easter like this giant Easter egg cookie! https://youtu.be/VnjG4dDVaA8 ALSO SEE: Easter desserts to indulge in over the long weekend https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/easter-desserts-to-indulge-in-over-the-long-weekend…
Located in the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve at Cape Point, the Two Oceans Restaurant arguably has one of the finest views of any eatery in the world. Serving more than four million customers for over two decades, the Two Oceans has built an enviable reputation for the quality of its seafood dishes, its innovative interior design, and, of course, its unique setting. Recently, it has added yet another feather to its cap with the appointment of Chad Blows as its chef de cuisine. Blows joined Two Oceans in June last year and is widely regarded as one of…
A classic French dessert, “mille” means thousand. This dish usually consists of 10 to 20 layers – but it feels like a thousand when you’re making the crêpes!…
Put on your aprons, people, ’cause American baking expert Rose Levy Beranbaum is dishing out piping hot tips on how to ensure perfect results every time you whip out a whisk. Covering everything from cookies, cakes and pies to tarts, breads and fillings – with more than 600 step-by-step photos – Rose has gone to great lengths to ensure her recipes are fail-proof and super-easy to follow. Giving advice on how to stay on top of your baking game, Rose’s Baking Basics is the ideal cookbook for not only novice bakers but also self-taught experts looking to fine-tune their skillset…
With more and more people choosing to incorporate greens into their diets, you might find yourself wanting to jump on the bandwagon, too. Not sure where to begin?…
Craving chocolate? Try these healthier cashew and chocolate slices. Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart