For a limited time only, you can experience Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen’s seasonal wine and food experience at JAN Franschhoek. From the 1st of December 2022 until the 23rd of May 2023, this one-of-a-kind a la carte dining experience will take place at La Motte Wine’s historic Veepos cottage. The set menu is inspired by the surrounding river and mountains as you’re placed in the middle of Franschhoek’s breathtaking lavender fields. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen (@janhendrikvanderwesthuizen) Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen will be there in person for…
Scrambled Tofu wraps Take your vegan breakfasts to the next level with these easy and delicious Scrambled Tofu wraps. PREP TIME 20 minutes | COOK TIME 10 minutes…
The winners of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards have been announced! So many talented chefs and foodies will be representing South Africa at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards in Sweden next year. We look forward to seeing South African food dominate! Take a look at the food culture winners and add their cookbooks to your wishlist – just in time for the holidays! CATEGORY: CELEBRITY CHEF – ENGLISH Simply Seven Colours by Zola Nene (PRH) Zola Nene is no stranger to the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. Simply Seven Colours is her third cookbook to win this internationally recognised award. (Zola…
For most South African hosts and hostesses, the festive season is synonymous with spending hours in the kitchen slaving away at the hot stove – as if the…
An essential for entertaining, charcuterie boards are a delicious and elegant way to present snacks or starters at a gathering. The best part of a charcuterie board is how easy it is to make. They may look fancy, but they can actually be put together with minimal effort. Here is everything you need to know to put together a show stopping charcuterie board. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Food&Home (@foodandhomesa) What is a charcuterie board? Charcuterie is French for a shop that sells cold meats, and has come to mean the culinary art of…
It was a distinguished complement of Italian guests and South African wine personalities that gathered at Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate this week for a very special launch.…
While we were uncovering the history of Roku Gin and immersing ourselves in Japanese culture, we learnt about the term omotenashi. Omotenashi refers to Japanese hospitality and the philosophy of exceptional experiences that come with this mindful hospitality practice. Sincerity is at the heart of omotenashi as both the host and guest are treated to a memorable experience. Origin of omotenashi Omotenashi stems from chakai – a Japanese tea ceremony – that was established by Sen no Rikyu. Each chakai is said to be “ichigo ichie” otherwise know as a once in a lifetime experience, which is a key concept in omotenashi. “Because life is full of uncertainty,…
With final exams almost in the rearview mirror for the Grade 12s of 2022, their thoughts will inevitably be turning to the future and their choice of careers…
Chickpeas are a powerhouse of protein and fibre, as well as many vital vitamins and minerals. These little beans are delicious and super versatile, making them a great ingredient to always have in stock in your kitchen. What are chickpeas? Chickpeas belong to the legume family alongside ingredients like beans, lentils and peas. They are an important part of Mediterranean and Indian cuisines, and can be bought either dried or tinned. Tinned vs. dried Tinned chickpeas can be either in water or in brine. The benefit of tinned chickpeas is that they are ready to eat, super convenient and easy…
Rebels of the vine, Black Elephant Vintners are at it again with their unique wine and music pairing. Black Elephant Vintners are changing up the game when it…