The rise and rise in quality of South African wine has seen our country being dubbed as “the world’s most vibrant wine-producing nation”, this according to Platter’s Wine Guide 2017. This is believable if the recent awards for the guide are anything to go by: with a record 94 wines being recognised with five-star status. Top wine trends to look out for in 2017 “Quality” is the key word for 2017. “We’d really like to see an increase in value packaged wines, which will in turn help to promote brand SA,” says Wines of South Africa (WOSA)’s Communications Manager, Maryna…
Big sharing platters are a wonderful way to feed your guests and tucking in together always seems to serve as an ice breaker of sorts. There’s something very…
Golden shards of crisp puff pastry make a delicious accompaniment to this creamy corn and smoked snoek pâté. Perfect for entertaining! Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi; Photograph by Dylan Swart Corn and smoked snoek pâté with puff pastry dippers SERVES 4 | TOTAL TIME 30 mins INGREDIENTS 200g sheet all-butter puff pastry, frozen 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tbsp sesame seeds Pâté 2 corn cobs 100g smoked snoek flakes 80g crème fraîche 45g mayonnaise, handful fresh chopped dill, juice and zest of ½ lemon METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. SNAPpuff pastry…
Festive food should not only taste good, but look good too. It’s all about the flavours, aromas and taste – and never underestimate the power of presentation. If…
Braaied whole fish with fennel and caper butter Who says a Christmas feast requires toiling in front of a hot stove in smouldering South African summer heat? With this easy braaied whole fish with fennel and caper butter, the big lunch will be served in a jiffy! Did you make this recipe? Tag us on Instagram @foodandhomesa! ALSO SEE: Miso and ginger whole fish
Delicious savoury truffles with a hint of sweetness from the dried cranberries as the ultimate canapé or as a cheese platter component. Recipe and styling by Illanique van…