• South African Brandy continues to stake its claim among the world’s premier drinks following chart-topping performances at this year’s Intercontinental Spirits Challenge held in Kortrijk, Belgium. Producers of South Africa’s quintessential spirit have just been awarded eleven of the authoritative competition’s highest accolades including a trophy for the Boschendal XO Potstill. The Intercontinental Challenge annually singles out the best drinks of entries from across the globe, and made the announcement of its best-of-the-best just days ago. Winning an award is a mark of the most outstanding distinction. In addition to snapping up a trophy, South African brandies that received Double…

    It’s true! The annual Food&Home Awards are almost back, and this time 2 lucky readers stand the chance to win food and drink vouchers valued at R400 each. Six judges will soon nibble, sip and savour various brands’ products to find the best of the best in local food products. Results will be announced in our Summer 2024 issue. But before we kick things off, we want to hear from you first! Tell us who your fave food brands are – be it drinks, ready-made meals, sauces, spices, oils, snacks, breads, and the list goes on! Nominating your favourite brands…

    Since scooping the Dineplan Reviewers’ Choice Newcomer Award for the Cape Town and Winelands region after it opened in 2023, The Bistro at Brookdale Estate has become a favourite destination for long and lazy lunches, as well as weekend dinners in the heart of the Paarl Winelands. Executive Chef Gary Coetzee has recently launched his lip-smacking new menu, which we were lucky enough to visit to get a taste of what’s in store between its pages. Spoiler alert: You’ll leave with a full belly and a mind already busy planning a date for your next visit. The new menu at the Brookdale Bistro celebrates the changing…

    This Apple pudding cake will be the number one on your  ‘must bake again’ list. Tender cake with soft, caramelised apples and a sweet date paste to top it off, a winter bake that will warm your soul! ALSO SEE: Peanut butter; jam single serve oat cakes https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/peanut-butter-jam-single-serve-oat-cakes

    Launched last year, Cape Town’s signature ethically harvested seafood restaurant GALJOEN, has introduced a multi-course winter lunch menu, offering exceptional value at only R550 per person. Located in historic District Six, GALJOEN quickly became known for its exceptional South African shoreline dining, showcasing the finest sustainably-caught seafood from the Cape coast. Drawing on their culinary expertise from their hit sibling restaurant Belly of the Beast, chef patrons Neil Swart and Anouchka Horn, along with GALJOEN’s head chef Isca Stoltz, have crafted a winter lunch menu that embraces the Cape of Storms season. “At GALJOEN, we’re passionate about showcasing the incredible…