There is something comforting about stepping into a warm bakery on a cold winter’s morning. The scent of freshly baked bread hangs in the air, trays of pastries tempt from every corner, and behind the scenes, an intricate process unfolds long before the first customer arrives. That was exactly the experience awaiting us at La Motte Bakery in Franschhoek, where Head Baker Ricardo Slawers opened the bakery doors and gave us an inside look at how one of the Cape Winelands’ most sought-after croissants comes to life. Even in the heart of winter, La Motte’s picturesque grounds are as inviting…
Bless containers and Tupperware – they help us with food prep, meal prep, and bringing home Mom’s curry. But as versatile as they are in the home, they…
Warm, rich and irresistibly gooey, these molten self-saucing chocolate puddings are the ultimate comfort dessert. As they bake, a luscious chocolate sauce magically forms beneath the soft sponge, creating a decadent treat that’s even better with crunchy toasted hazelnuts and a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of cream. Perfect for cosy evenings, dinner parties or whenever a chocolate craving refuses to negotiate. Also See: Chocolate Tarts with Salted Caramel & Meringue https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/chocolate-tart-with-a-duo-of-salted-caramel-and-italian-meringue-quenelles
Some restaurants make a big first impression. Others quietly win you over. Perched along Sir Lowry’s Pass with sweeping views across False Bay, Adriatico falls firmly into the…
Have you taken the chicken out of the freezer to defrost, only to have your loved one bring home takeaways? Or someone left the freezer door slightly open, and now half the food has defrosted? My best is that I always seem to take out frozen meat for defrosting, only to realise that I have leftovers waiting for me in the fridge – and of course my realisation strikes just as the meat has just about thawed. Whatever the emergency or reason, you’re still stuck with thawed food – what do you do? Can you refreeze thawed foods, or are…
While mould and mildew are common culprits on tiles and grout in bathrooms, we unfortunately also find them growing sneakily around the kitchen sink. The kitchen sink, like…
Warm, hearty and full of comforting flavours, this chicken & cider hot pot with apple dumplings is the ultimate cold-weather meal. Tender chicken is slow-cooked in a rich cider-infused sauce before being topped with fluffy apple dumplings that soak up every bit of the delicious broth. It’s a cosy one-pot dish that’s perfect for family dinners or lazy weekends gathered around the table. Made this chicken & cider hot pot with apple dumplings recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! Also See: Recipe Roundup: 8 of our favourite recipes you can make in the air fryer https://www.foodandhome.co.za/lifestyle/recipe-roundup-8-of-our-favourite-recipes-you-can-make-in-the-air-fryer
This year’s Decanter World Wine Awards judged some 17,000 wines – the largest competition of its kind in the world, every bottle tasted blind, no labels, no names…
Towels require a little more than tossing them into a washing machine to keep them soft, fluffy and odour-free. The intricate fabric loops on towels do a lot more than create a soft texture – they also help absorb as much moisture from your body as possible, help towels dry completely, and help keep them mildew- and odour-free. If you find that your towels are stiff after every wash, follow our guide and discover tips to keep them clean, fluffy and odour-free. Why do towels go stiff? Most towels that go stiff after use or a wash aren’t always…
Some recipes are less about cooking and more about bringing beautiful ingredients together. This macadamia burrata dipping plate is packed with juicy tomatoes, olives, roasted macadamia nuts, fragrant…