WWF-SASSI announces updates to its sustainable seafood list WWF’s Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative (WWF-SASSI) has released its updated list to guide seafood lovers on the most sustainable choices. The list operates on a simple traffic light system: Green = “best choice” Orange = “think twice” Red = “don’t buy” Each listing is informed by rigorous scientific assessments, namely, the health of the fish populations and the environmental impact of the fishing or farming practices used. This may mean that your favourite seafood could be caught from multiple coasts, using one or more methods that have varying impacts on the…
Spices are among the most important foundations of cooking. Whether you love grinding together a vibrant Moroccan spice rub to warming Garam Masala mixes, and more subtle French…
This sausage, fennel, and burrata pasta is a great fusion of hearty flavours that are perfect for a cosy dinner. This quick and easy midweek recipe is a simple yet indulgent meal that feels like a restaurant-quality treat at home. Tasty sausages add all the seasoning you need in this creamy and deliciously savoury pasta, which can be on the table in well under 30 min. ALSO SEE: Creamy mince pasta Feature image: Supplied
La Colombe is proud to announce that Executive Chef James Gaag has been invited to cook at CONVERGENCE, a landmark global culinary event hosted by the two Michelin-starred…
Today is National Chocolate Cake Day (it’s a thing celebrated every January 27th around the globe). It’s basically an excuse to stuff our faces with everything from gooey mud cakes to quirky beetroot-infused marvels. To mark the occasion, we’ve rounded up the most decadent, fun and downright delicious chocolate cake recipes from classic crowd-pleasers to inventive twists you’ll want to bake right now. 1. Flourless chocolate cake Gluten-free baking just got easier with this rich and creamy flourless chocolate cake! 2. Easy Vegan Chocolate Cake If you’re looking for a fun Saturday activity, try our super easy vegan chocolate…
There are few things in life that bring the same comfort as chocolate. From a nostalgic slab broken into squares to the glossy drizzle on a celebration cake,…
Rich, nostalgic and just the right amount of indulgent, this peanut butter biscuit and ice-cream sandwich is the kind of treat that disappears fast on hot summer days. Soft, crumbly peanut butter biscuits sandwich a generous scoop of creamy ice cream, creating the perfect balance of salty, sweet and cold. It’s unfussy, family-friendly and ideal for make-ahead entertaining – whether you’re serving it at a relaxed braai, a weekend lunch or as a fun dessert the kids can help assemble. Simple ingredients, big comfort factor and pure freezer-door joy. ALSO SEE: Peanut butter and chocolate self-saucing puddings https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/peanut-butter-chocolate-self-saucing-puddings
Carrots are one of those vegetables that always seem to be in the fridge. They bulk up soups, add crunch to salads and bring sweetness to roasts and…
Inside chef Michelle Theron’s wine-first seasonal gastronomy at Vergenoegd Löw . At Vergenoegd Löw, gastronomist Michelle Theron blends idealism, pragmatism, culinary mastery, and a humanist worldview. “Humanists see the world through an ethical lens,” she explains. “That’s why I was so moved by Zen master Kodo Sawaki’s words: ‘Air, water, plants, animals, and humans give themselves to each other. It is in this giving-themselves-to-each-other that we actually live.’ It’s a reminder that all life is connected and deserving of respect.” Michelle’s sense of purpose found a home at this luxury Stellenbosch heritage wine estate, where she draws inspiration from a regeneratively-run, holistic ecoverse that nurtures vines, vegetables, herbs, livestock, and an impressive array of beehives. Here,…
Bright, herby and wholesome — our Spinach and Basil Soda Bread turns simple ingredients into something truly special. Packed with fresh spinach and fragrant basil pesto, this easy…