• At Food&Home, we’re lucky enough to be on the ground, getting to try new foods, experience new equipment and learn about new brands. Every month we will be sharing a list of our Editor’s favourites that we just know you will enjoy! Mother’s Love Natural Products Mothers Love Products’ range of eco-friendly cleaning products not only smells amazing thanks to the pure essential oils but also works really well and is perfect for those with allergies – like so many of us!  it should come as no surprise to have these products on our editor’s favourites for March as…

    Give the gift of nougat this Eid with luxury nougat brand, 1705 and Naqiyah Mayat Giving and sharing is the core of the 1701 nougat brand, a brand that came to life in a family kitchen when a cordon-bleu trained chef shared her special nougat recipe with her son. 1701 has honoured the essence of that gift through a creative collaboration with cookbook author and digital creator, Naqiyah Mayat. The result is in an Eid-inspired nougat flavour which celebrates the legacy flavours of Sesame Halva and Almonds. Two brands meet This collaboration between 1701 nougat for Eid with Naqiyah Mayat…

    CAPE TOWN OPERA PRESENTS BON APPÉTIT AT THE VINEYARD HOTEL FROM 31 MARCH 2022 From 31 March to 3 April 2022, CAPE TOWN OPERA in collaboration with The Vineyard Hotel in Newlands will host four unique performances entitled BON APPÉTIT! The stunning music and cuisine event will take place at The Restaurant and will delight gourmands and opera lovers alike. About the show Award-winning Chefs Mike Bassett and Evan Coosner have curated a sumptuous five-course dinner where dishes will pair with iconic opera songs with a food focus. Think Bernstein’s Four Recipes for Voice and Piano, Bach’s unique secular Coffee…

    Feel super fresh with this Fruity Hibiscus Tea Soda! Be ready to make the most of the last summer days with this refreshing ice tea, perfect for a get together or to store and use as needed! PREP TIME 5 minutes (+ cooling & refrigeration) | MAKES 2 cups concentrate and 2 litres (8 cups) hibiscus soda INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp hibiscus tea 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 2 cups boiling water Mineral water, or filler of choice METHOD 1. Place the hibiscus tea into a heatproof jug with the vanilla bean paste. 2. Add the boiling water, then leave to…

    The Pastry Chef’s Guide is the ultimate handbook for those wanting to master the art of beautiful homemade pâtisserie. With eight years of experience as a pastry chef, Ravneet Gill is a knowledgeable and passionate guide as you venture through a plethora of tried-and-tested recipes. She dispels the fear of baking by unpacking the different components of pâtisserie – everything from meringues to ice cream. By explaining exactly what you’re doing and how it impacts the outcome, Ravneet will empower you with the confidence to put your own sweet creations together. An engaging, no-nonsense read filled with Ravneet’s signature flair and…

    Brown butter, where do we even begin? It’s a one-ingredient wonder with the power to elevate your bakes and savoury dishes from ‘meh’ to ‘hell yeah!’. Brown butter…