Who doesn’t love cake? We sure do and so do Cake Canteen’s customers! Cake Canteen, powered by The Velvet Cake Co., is thrilled to announce its inaugural Cake Residency Pop-Up Series, taking place at their Bellville Branch on April 26th and 27th. As part of this exciting weekend, Cake Canteen will be showcasing the delectable creations of Café Chiffon and Mondvol, inviting cake enthusiasts to indulge in a delightful blend of flavours and creativity. The brainchild of Jandri van Zyl, founder of The Velvet Cake Co., Cake Canteen embodies the spirit of collaboration over competition. Van Zyl’s vision is to…
Raspberry ombré mousse with candyfloss is the pinnacle of prettiness. This gorgeous dessert is bursting with light, fruity flavour, and divinely creamy. It might take a little effort,…
You too can whip up this quick and easy salmon poke bowl, as seen on an episode of South Africa’s favourite cooking show, Ready Steady Cook. What’s even better is that you can have all of the ingredients delivered to your door at in-store prices and in under an hour by Mr D simply by scanning this QR code! The same is true for the rest of the magnificent recipes that chefs and contestants make on the cooking show. More about Ready Steady Cook Ready Steady Cook South Africa, in association with Mr D, is a cooking show you don’t…
Who doesn’t want freshly picked garden herbs at their disposal whenever they need it? Let’s dive into the simple steps to dry and store your garden herbs to…
Stuffed peppers are a classic side dish. Not only are they easy to make and full of flavour, they’re also always a hit. This recipe uses some favourite Mediterranean flavours. ALSO SEE: How to cut bell peppers https://www.foodandhome.co.za/lifestyle/how-to-cut-bell-peppers
Fine dining and fine wines have been the preferred pairing since long before Escoffier revolutionised haute cuisine. The current worldwide movement of non-alcoholic drinks, which has seen most…
If you are familiar with the talk of food safety and food-related diseases, then cross-contamination is a word you should be quite familiar with. According to the World Health Organisation , approximately 1-10 people are likely to fall ill after consuming food that has been contaminated with an estimated 600 million people being affected by foodborne diseases a year. One of the major causes of foodborne disease is related to cross-contamination which allows for the rapid growth of harmful bacteria to spread from surfaces. Registered dietitian Claire Julsing Strydom has been in clinical practice for 19yrs and is the co-founder…
From a single event, the Plant Powered Show has grown into four captivating shows under The Good Life Show banner, reflecting the global surge towards healthier living and…
We’ve taken the classic crème brûlée to a whole new level with this fruit crème brûlée tart! INGREDIENTS For the pastry 11⁄4 cups fl our 1⁄4 tsp salt 2 tsp icing sugar 1⁄2 cup cold butter, cubed 1 egg yolk, beaten 31⁄2 tbsp cold water For the filling 600ml double cream 11⁄2 tsp vanilla essence 6 egg yolks 2 whole eggs 4 tbsp caster sugar 1 cup brown sugar METHOD For the pastry 1. Combine flour, salt and icing sugar in a bowl. Gently rub in the butter. Once the mixture resembles breadcrumbs, add egg yolk and water, mixing until…
This sensational cinnamon beef stew with port, shallots and streaky bacon recipe must be simmered slowly and is absolutely delicious mopped up with French bread. Yum! ALSO SEE: Tomato, aubergine…