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    A guide to the perfect summer picnic

    With Summer nearly here, we’re spending more and more time in the blossoming outdoors. Whether you prefer to enjoy your time with tea in the garden, lazy picnics in the park or soaking up the sun on the beach, use this easy guide to host the perfect picnic.  Let’s start with Blanquetescaping not a picnic, turn it into a blanquet! Designing a unique picnic experience can be challenging ,but it’s all about attention to detail. A great place to start would be the colour scheme or theme you want to go for when hosting your picnic. Remember there is no…

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    MacaPaste™, introduces your new kitchen staple

    When it comes to innovative and healthy additions to your kitchen, MacaPaste™ is set to become your new go to kitchen staple. Born from a passion for creating premium natural products, MacaPaste™ is not just another nut butter; it’s a revolutionary product designed to make your culinary experiences smoother and healthier. The Inspiration Behind MacaPaste™ The journey of MacaPaste™ began with a simple yet persistent problem: natural oil separation. Anyone who has indulged in traditional nut butters knows the routine of vigorously stirring the product to re-incorporate the nutrient rich oil back into the product, often leading to mess and…

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    Halloween dirt pudding cups

    Feel the Boo! with these one-of-a-kind Halloween dirt pudding cups. Layered with biscuit crumbs and topped with decadent chocolate mousse, we’re truly creeping it real! ALSO SEE: Pumpkin-shaped Nutella pastry for Halloween https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/pumpkin-shaped-nutella-pastry-for-halloween

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    Black velvet brushstroke cake with burnt vanilla icing
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    Black velvet brushstroke cake with burnt vanilla icing

    A boo-tiful cake, perfect for Halloween. This black velvet brushstroke cake is as spooky as it is delicious! The rich black cocoa layers give it a deep, chocolatey flavour and an eerie elegance, while the burnt vanilla icing adds a smoky, caramelised twist. Dramatic chocolate brushstrokes crown the cake, creating a hauntingly beautiful look reminiscent of dark feathers or eerie wings. This cake isn’t just a treat—it’s a statement piece that will leave guests in awe at your Halloween get together! ALSO SEE: Batman cupcakes for Halloween Recipe, styling, and photography by Katelyn Williams Assisted by Cassandra Upton

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    Milk bread with clotted cream and honeycomb back recipe
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    Milk bread with clotted cream and honeycomb back

    This milk bread with clotted cream and honeycomb back looks like something straight out of a fairy tale. Light and fluffy, milk bread has a distinct sweetness to it and pulls apart beautifully. The clotted cream and honeycomb make it a wonderfully indulgent treat to enjoy outside. ALSO SEE:Milk chocolate, hazelnut and rosemary brioche wreath https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/milk-chocolate-hazelnut-and-rosemary-brioche-wreath

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    The view from the Second Story: Sandton restaurant sets benchmark for the perfect pizza

    Located in the iconic Sandton City Mall, the all-day eatery, Second Story, prides itself on being unique and different with a menu described as “a map of flavours providing taste and ideas from many parts of the world including the US, the Middle East, Asia and Japan.”  In addition to its extensive regular menu – offering everything from poke bowls, grills, burgers and pizzas to salads and sushi – it also boasts a complete plant-based menu that will appeal to even the most ardent meat eaters.   The space itself is modern and sleek, with big balloon-shaped copper pendant lights, polished…

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    Coffee meringue brownies
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    Coffee meringue brownies

    Celebrate International Coffee Day with a decadent treat that combines two of our favourite flavours — rich, fudgy chocolate and the bold kick of coffee! These Coffee Meringue Brownies are the perfect indulgence for coffee lovers, featuring a smooth espresso-infused brownie base topped with a light, crispy coffee meringue. It’s the ultimate pick-me-up dessert that will have you reaching for seconds (and maybe another cup of coffee). ALSO SEE: Coffee and pistachio crème caramel https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/coffee-and-pistachio-creme-caramel Recipe by Donna Hay

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    These South African snacks make us feel nostalgic

    We all have our favourite proudly South African snacks that have carried us through years and years of comfort eating. The snacks that remind us of home, of growing up and a time with fewer responsibilities. Here are proudly South African snacks dating generations back that we love and would be totally gutted if they ever ceased to exist: Steri Stumpie: Picture: Steri Stumpie The flavoured milk has been around since 1970. Try and find a South African who doesn’t love Steri Stumpies, you won’t because that person does not exist. We all have our favourite flavour. CHOMP: Picture: Cadbury…

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    Must-visit vegetarian-friendly eateries in Gqeberha

    In the past, vegetarian meals were hard to find on most restaurant menus. However, there has been an increase in vegetarian restaurants in recent years. More and more establishments have also been intentional about incorporating vegetarian options. When in Gqeberha (formerly known as Port Elizabeth), there are a number of restaurants to visit for a scrumptious vegetarian meal. Here are a few of them: Lola Conscious Café Picture: Sourced / @lola_consciouscafe Lola Conscious Café serves simple food that is prepared with love. The smoothie and juice bar is rooted in intentional living and offers a number of nutritious smoothies, treats…

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    Double cookie peanut butter biscuits recipe
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    Double cookie peanut butter biscuits

    Double cookie peanut butter biscuits are impossible to resist. Why are these moreish nibbles called double cookies? We took one batch of our basic cookie dough and crumbled in a stack of chocolate Oreo cookies. We then added crunchy peanut butter for even more indulgence – a triple batch might be a good idea. If you’d like to use an especially delicious vanilla dough, click here. ALSO SEE: Choc-chip cookie dough pie https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/choc-chip-cookie-dough-pie

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    Malva pudding

    Happy Heritage Day! Celebrate your roots with a South African classic – malva pudding! The sweetest way to round off your Heritage Day braai. ALSO SEE: Chocolate stout self-saucing pudding with milo ice-cream https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/dessert/chocolate-stout-self-saucing-pudding-with-milo-ice-cream

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    6 Arts and crafts activities for kids to do with food this holiday

    With the school holidays in our midst, keeping your little ones entertained every day can be a little challenging. But have no fear, we have got you covered with a wide range of fun activities that are sure to create beautiful memories with ingredients out of your pantry.   1. Chocolate spoons:   If you children are huge fans of chocolates, then we have just the right activity for you. Chocolate spoons are a great way to get creative with different patterns and sprinkles. Simply, melt the chocolate of your choice in the microwave, and dip your spoon into the goodness. Leave…

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    Tadaa! There’s a new ice cream eatery scooping up joy in Cape Town
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    Tadaa! There’s a new ice cream eatery scooping up joy in Cape Town

    When thinking of our beloved childhood years, what brought us more joy than the simple pleasures of ice cream and surprises? Besides endless hours of responsibility-free activities and Tamagotchis, of course. With age, our ideas of simple pleasures have morphed in much the same way that fine lines and wrinkles have taken over our youthful appearances. On a mission to take us back to days where having one ice cream equalled a good day, two ice creams equalled a great day and three equalled a dream come true, Tadaa! Ice Cream shop founder Lena Sönnichsen has surprised Cape Town with just that…

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