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    Melon salad with lime and mint crushed ice
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    Melon salad with lime and mint crushed ice

    Melon salad with lime and mint crushed ice A refreshing and guilt-free dessert. PREP TIME 15 min | SERVES 4  INGREDIENTS ½ large pineapple, peeled and thinly sliced ½ spanspek, peeled and thinly sliced 1.2 kg seedless watermelon, peeled and thinly sliced ¼ cup mint leaves For the lime and mint crushed ice ⅓ cup finely chopped mint 2 tbsp icing sugar 1 tbsp lime juice 2 cups ice cubes METHOD LAYER fruit in serving bowls. For the lime and mint crushed ice JUST before serving, blend or process all ingredients together until the ice is crushed.…

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    Labia theatre Cape Town
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    The Labia Theatre: Cape Town’s little secret cinephile garden

    Why reinvent the wheel when it works so well? Dinner and a movie is a combination that will never go out of style. So for your next date night, solo-date, or night out with the besties, why not enjoy soul-warming movies at Cape Town’s very own little secret cinephile garden, the Labia Theatre? With its antique feel and cosy atmosphere, it’s the perfect portal to get lost in worlds that are not our own. Step into the past with old-fashioned ticket stubs, popcorn in a brown paper packet and a Coca-Cola in a glass bottle. Hopeless romantics can buy dinner-and-a-movie tickets…

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    Limoncello Ristorante is Noordhoek’s own slice of Italian cuisine

    If you’re an avid foodie in Cape Town, you more than likely frequented Limoncello Ristorante Pizzeria in Gardens. For 12 years it was much loved by locals and tourists alike. Celebrated for its authentic Southern Italian cuisine, Luca and Cecilia Castiglione re-opened Limoncello in 2019. Today, you can find Limoncello nestled under Chapmans Peak in Noordhoek with beautiful mountain and sea views. Limoncello’s story When Luca and Cecilia moved to Noordhoek, they fell in love with the venue that currently houses Limoncello Ristorante. They promised that if they were ever to re-open Limoncello it would be right there with stunning views…

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    TikTok food trends
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    Our pick of TikTok’s best foodie trends to try – with recipes!

    It’s no secret that TikTok has influenced our foodie choices over the past year or so. We’ve used milk frothers to whip our butter, we’ve hunted down the nearest mochi, placed our online orders for crystal candy, and tried a slew of new recipes we wouldn’t ever have come across if it weren’t for our beloved FYP’s (For You Pages). In celebration of all the fabulous foodie trends we’ve tacked onto, we’re jumping down the wormhole to give you an overview of some of the standout foodie trends that have washed up on our FYP’s so far. Let’s dive. Whipped…

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    Local is lekker: Shoprite launches Homegrown to boost local brands

    Shoprite, South Africa’s largest retailer, is giving local, emerging businesses a much-needed opportunity to break into the retail market through its introduction of Homegrown. Homegrown is the name of Shoprite’s new exclusive private-label product range that is 100% produced and sourced from local small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs). This follows the 2022 launch of its business division, Shoprite Next Capital, dedicated to empowering and growing local, commercially viable SMMEs. The new product range is believed to create a significant platform for these organisations to gain access to new customer markets, increase turnover, and provide additional jobs for local communities. The…

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    Chocolate brownies
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    5 must-try dessert spots in Cape Town to satisfy your craving

    You’ve just finished your Sunday lunch and are thinking about how you’ve outdone yourself yet again by serving up such a delicious meal. But now your sweet tooth is nagging to be satisfied, and you’re asking yourself why you didn’t just buy that dessert you had your eye on. Luckily for you, Cape Town has some of the best dessert spots. Whether it’s a sugar fix, cookie craving or chocolate coma you’re after, your options are endless. Here are five of the best dessert spots in Cape Town for you to try: 1. Mochi Mochi by Torii: Picture: Mochi…

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    Wild Coast Sun’s weekly foodie options to tantalise the taste buds

    Classic Sunday lunch at Wild Coast Sun Traditional favourites for the whole family to enjoy! Nothing marks a lazy Sunday quite like a hearty Sunday lunch with family and friends, and Chico’s Restaurant at Wild Coast Sun offers delicious value with their three-course buffet. Put away your apron and head to the four-star beachside resort for some downtime as you enjoy starters and soups of the day, an assortment of roasts including beef, lamb and chicken, stews and curries, accompanied by salads and seasonal vegetables. Those with a sweet tooth will be rewarded with three desserts of the day, which…

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    The chilli festival brings the heat to Cape Town

    The Festival of Fire is Cape Town’s hottest chilli festival and the ultimate event for spicy food lovers. Whether you prefer your chilli mild or fiery hot, the chilli festival has just the right level of spiciness for everyone. The festival offers the perfect day out for the whole family with a variety of delectable food stalls and endless entertainment. Picture: Festival of Fire / Facebook Here’s what you can expect on the day: A variety of chilli-based products you can buy from local vendors Chilli seeds and solutions to grow your own chilli Food trucks offering up their own…

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    Word on the vine is that Brookdale’s Bistro and Tasting Room are open

    The next chapter of Brookdale Estate’s narrative takes shape in The Bistro and the Tasting Room, located on the gentle slopes of the farthest corner of vineyards and looking over a sea of vineyards and the mountainous landscape. Located in the estate’s newly established cellar, The Bistro at Brookdale is officially open for lunch from Tuesdays to Sundays and dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings. The Tasting Room is open daily from 11am to 5pm, except for Mondays, and allows visitors the opportunity to taste wines grown on the estate and vinified by winemaker Kiara Scott. Picture: VISIGRAFI / Supplied…

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    Owner of The Pot Luck Club launches new restaurant in Cape Town

    Renowned restaurateur and chef Luke Dale Roberts will be adding a new addition to his award-winning group of restaurants in March 2023. Salon Pot Luck opens its doors early next month at the Old Biscuit Mill Silo, the same building as The Pot Luck Club, another of the chef’s successful Cape Town restaurants. Guests can look forward to a menu of elaborate French-inspired canapés and curated cocktails in an old-world glamour setting that will include touches like vintage oyster trolleys and cheese trolleys. “Think “Opera cake” – chicken and duck liver parfait, with porcini and coffee or Black Forest “gateau”…

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    Pancakes with peanut Bar-One sauce
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    Our best pancake recipes for Pancake Day!

    We had to share our best pancake recipes to enjoy for Pancake Day! From sweet dessert-inspired pancakes to savoury breakfast pancakes, we’ve got a delicious collection of flopproof pancake recipes for you to choose from. Fluffy Japanese pancakes The Japanese quite literally take pancakes to new heights with this recipe. Popularly known as soufflé pancakes, these soft, cottony clouds of deliciousness melt in your mouth and make getting out of bed completely worth it. ALSO SEE: How to make fluffy Japanese pancakes Pancakes with fruit and chocolate sauce It’s hard to believe these pancakes are vegan! Ricotta…

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    Krispy Kreme® creates moments to indulge with new Magnum® range

    Krispy Kreme® is giving you 3 reasons to Indulge with their new irresistible Magnum® doubledipped, crack-in-your-mouth doughnut range. “It has been an exciting journey, co-creating the most indulgent Magnum inspired doughnuts together with the Krispy Kreme team. This collaboration truly captures our signature Magnum cracking chocolate and toppings in a doughnut and Chiller. We are ready to delight all Krispy Kreme doughnut lovers and Magnum pleasure seekers alike!” – Ant Borstlap, Senior Ice- Cream Marketing Manager Unilever South Africa. “The golden collaboration with Magnum® has allowed both brands to push partnership and innovation boundaries, to create a one-of-a-kind experience. The…

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    Strawberry toffee pops
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    Easy & delicious bakes

    Indulge in these luxurious guilt-free desserts. Gluten & sugar-free chocolate brownies Guilt-free chocolate brownies are the ultimate tea time treat! Elderflower & cranberry ice-pops Tart and refreshing, try these incredible guilt-free Elderflower & cranberry ice-pops, perfect for summer. Strawberry toffee pops These Strawberry toffee pops are a great and quick to put together dessert when you’re looking for something healthy to curb your chocolate craving. Chocolate love pots Tantalising and devilishly chocolatey. Berry & coconut chia puddings Enjoy these colourful and healthy berry & coconut chia puddings! ALSO SEE: Our best Sunday bakes https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/sunday-bakes

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    Wake up and get your coffee fix! This is your ultimate guide to types of coffee

    Have you ever experienced the overwhelming feeling of standing in line at a coffee shop, looking at the menu you might even be sweating a little, because there are just so many different coffees to choose from, and you don’t actually know what any of them mean! By the time you get to the counter to order, you just go with what you know, and never try anything new or different. Been there, done that! The good news is, we’re covering everything you need to know about the various coffee types. Hold on tight, we’re diving deep into getting to…

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    Gin-O-Clock with the new kid on the block

    The Gin School at the Indaba Hotel recently launched their new three-month partnership with local brand Milorho Hand Crafted Gin; Ryan Enslin discovers what this small batch gin brand is all about. The inviting tones of the Gin School welcome you upon arrival Going to the Gin School at the Indaba Hotel is always a memorable affair. The room lures you in with warm copper hues from ancient-looking stills, an array of botanicals are neatly laid out in little glass beakers, and there is more gin to satiate your gin-o-clock routine than you actually require. So when the opportunity arose to sample the new…

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