Seaside living at the Bantry Bay Suite Hotel Nestled in one of Cape Town’s most unique micro-climates; wind-, insect-, humidity-, and rain-free almost all year round, the Bantry Bay Suite Hotel boasts beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean and the world-renowned Lion’s Head and Table Mountain. Described as charming with character and class, the Bantry Bay Suite Hotel is recognised as a home away from home, providing each of its patrons with the most heartfelt welcome from the moment you walk through the doors. Established in 1996, the hotel has 41 luxury suites comprising of deluxe luxury, penthouse, deluxe, duplex…
Celebrate Mother’s Day by making this three-course meal from SPAR. There’s no better or sweeter way to show your appreciation than with a home-cooked meal. Plus stand a…
Know your tang from your bolster with this handy guide to understanding the anatomy of a knife. Knowing which knife to choose for a particular job, starts with understanding the anatomy of the knife. Knowing the elements that make up a knife will also inform how you hold it, make your life in the kitchen easier and hopefully help you avoid accidents. The Chef’s Knife The Chef’s Knife (sometimes known as a Cook’s Knife) is the foundational knife for any kitchen, offering a mix of heft, sharpness and precision slicing ability. The Chef’s Knife is usually available in 16cm, 18cm…
Celebrate the special lady in your life this Mother’s Day with these 10 gifts for mom under R500. Warwick Wines First Lady 6 bottle mix: R476 Norma Ratcliffe…
If you are having friends over this weekend, then this is the ultimate starter to serve (it’s actually a very easy recipe)! The cheesey Camembert pairs beautifully with the sweet figs and honey and the macadamia nut brittle add just the right amount of delicious crunch. Serve with a few slices of toasted ciabatta to mop up the cheesy goodness.
This delicious pasta recipe only takes 20 minutes to make. We love the combination of anchovy, garlic and chilli and one simply cannot go wrong with a few…
How important is the right glass in wine appreciation? A memorable moment for me was with Austrian glass manufacturer Riedel, when the same red wine was served in four different glasses. Tasters were asked to sip from each of their glasses in turn, noting any differences and ultimately deciding on a preferred glass. We were given no extra information about the wine but I clearly favoured it in one particular glass: its aromas were more distinct and its flavours more intense. It turned out that we had been poured a Bordeaux-style, Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend and the glass in which it…
At F&HE HQ, we love a glass of Amarula, with two ice cubes clinking at the bottom of the glass. It’s perfect for relaxing with friends or as…
This fruit chutney recipe is incredibly easy to make. Serve it with a thick slice of homemade bread, or bottle it, tag it and gift it to friends. More chutney recipes for you to enjoy: Mango and ginger chutney Beetroot chutney Goji berry and cranberry chutney Quick tomato and chilli chutney
We love a heart-warming curry on a cold winter’s evening. In fact, we love curry so much that we often have a delicious bowl in summer too. But,…