A local, luxurious treasure A magically secluded environment located on the Garden Route and only 4 hours away from Cape Town, Gondwana Private Game Reserve is everything and more than one expects from a luxury getaway in the bush. Being the only free-roaming Big 5 reserve in the Southern Cape, Gondwana is also the only Big 5 reserve in the world that is located in a critically endangered fynbos biome, containing over 1000 species of fynbos that are cared for and protected by the knowledgeable staff at the reserve. The 11 000 hectare reserve serves as the perfect spot to…
This Lebanese turmeric loaf is finished off with a beautiful coconut topping for the perfect bite. Sfouf loaf with lemon coconut topping: INGREDIENTS SFOUF LOAF 2 Tbsp. tahini,…
The perfect accompaniment to afternoon tea, these cookies are also so quick and easy to make. INGREDIENTS 200 grams vegan butter, softened 100 grams icing sugar 1 tsp. vanilla essence 1 lemon, zested 300 grams flour 250 grams raspberry jam METHOD BEAT butter and sugar together in a bowl using an electric hand mixer until creamy. Mix in vanilla and lemon zest. ADD in the flour and, using your hands or a wooden spoon, mix to form a smooth dough ROLL the shortbread dough between two layers of baking paper until 5 mm thick. Place on a tray and refrigeratevuntil…
Dinner lovers rejoice, Angala Supper Club is opening soon and it’s an event you won’t want to miss! When was the last time you were truly captivated by…
Decadence and mystery are at the forefront of SecretEATS, a local business that provides one-of-a-kind fine dining experiences to its guests. SecretEATS prides itself on keeping as much of the detail hidden for as long as possible. From Cape Town to Durban to Pretoria, a team of professionals works behind the scenes to orchestrate dining experiences beyond anyone’s wildest dreams. From the attendees to the menu, to the location, all details are tactically withheld until the last minute or even until the event itself. This creates a truly unique experience and allows the diners to fully immerse themselves in the…
Up your tea party game with this delicious cake! Dark Cherry & Pine Nut Crumble Cake: INGREDIENTS 150 grams butter, softened 2 tsp finely grated lemon rind 1…
We’re celebrating vegan baking! Keep on reading to learn how to create delicious vegan treats using affordable, accessible ingredients. Dates Dates can be used not only as natural sweeteners in vegan baking but also as substitutes for butter. They make great binders and can create deliciously fudgy brownies, pecan squares or even crusts for tarts. Coconut milk Coconut milk is a great dairy-free option to use instead of cream or milk. It can be used as a milk replacement in drinks, in cakes or for chocolate ganache icing. Aquafaba Aquafaba is the brine found in tinned chickpeas. It’s a cloudy…
We’re nearly done with our week of giveaways but we still have some more up our sleeve! Today, you could stand a chance to win a hamper to…
We’re still in our week of giveaways and what better way to celebrate than by fulfilling any foodies dream? Stand a chance to win an incredible hamper from Penguine filled with our Editor, Fatima’s favourite cookbooks to the value of R1800! It should come as no surprise that we’re all about good cookery books here at Food&Home and there’s no reason why we can’t share the joy. We’ve been loving these and cooking from them as much as we possibly can and have bookmarked nearly all the pages in these books as a reminder of what we still want…
Looking for the ultimate treat to celebrate a loved one? Look no further than a beautifully crafted picnic at Vergelegen. Set in their camphor forest, picnics at Vergeleegen…