A Modern Greek Restaurant Rooted in Simplicity and the Spirit of the Aegean Johannesburg has added a must-try destination to its dining scene with the opening of Ikara, a modern Greek restaurant founded by Anthoula Papageorgiou, an Athenian hospitality entrepreneur and partner in two of Athens’ most influential contemporary concepts, Hoocut and Ateno. Papageorgiou’s culinary approach was shaped through years spent working with some of Greece’s most celebrated chefs, including Spiros & Vaggelis Liakos and two-Michelin-starred chef Nikos Karathanos. Now, alongside her business partner Dayne Goot, whose experience across major food brands has earned him a strong industry reputation, the pair introduces to…
Turn festive leftovers into a delicious next-day lunch with this Left-over Roast Chicken Sandwich with Cranberry Sauce. Tender shredded roast chicken is mixed with crunchy celery, sweet dried…
There is a particular kind of buzz that belongs only to Craighall evenings. The kind where the streets hum softly, and dinner plans stretch into long conversations. Right in the middle of it all sits The Royale, a restaurant that has quietly built a reputation for doing things its own way. From the moment you step inside, The Royale feels lived in rather than staged. Colour, texture, and sound all work together to create a space that invites you to settle in. It is not trying to be trendy for the sake of it. Instead, it leans into warmth, personality, and…
These Festive Waffles turn classic waffles into playful holiday treats — perfect for Christmas breakfasts, brunches or festive gatherings. Crispy, golden waffles are cut into quarters and transformed…
Bush Whisper Expeditions – SA Tourism company launches new glitter liqueur to add sparkle to 2025 Festive Season celebrations South Africa’s drinks landscape is set to shimmer this festive season with the debut of Lady Eclipse, a proudly South African chocolate–orange glitter liqueur crafted to bring indulgence, elegance, and a touch of sparkle to every celebration. Locally produced by Joburg Distilling, Lady Eclipse blends velvety dark chocolate with bright orange citrus, creating a rich and luxurious flavour profile that is both vibrant and smooth. The addition of edible shimmer elevates every pour, making it a standout festive drink for gifting, entertaining, and…
Bright, tropical and delightfully vegan, this Vegan Piña Colada Pavlova combines airy aquafaba (chickpea brine) meringue with creamy coconut pastry cream and juicy pineapple. Finished with granadilla pulp…
You’ve probably heard of the five-a-day guideline. For years, it’s been the gold standard for encouraging people to eat more fruit and vegetables. But a growing body of research suggests there may be a better target when it comes to supporting long-term health — and it’s all about variety. Rather than counting portions, researchers are encouraging a more diverse approach to plant-based eating. And the number to aim for? Eleven different plant-based foods per day. Why five-a-day isn’t enough anymore The original five-a-day campaign was based on the idea that eating at least 400g of fruit and vegetables each day…
Who says Christmas lunch has to be all about the roast? Swop the marathon of meats for roots and go big on flavour with a plant-based spread that’s every bit as indulgent, flavourful, colourful and festive. Wayne Blake,…
Wow your guests on Christmas Day with this truly enchanting coconut lemon meringue ice cream cake masterpiece! Not only is it gorgeous to look at, but the divine blend of festive-inspired flavours will have your loved ones devouring every last crumb. Made this coconut lemon meringue ice cream cake recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Crispy Christmas Pork Belly https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/crispy-christmas-pork-belly
Entertaining doesn’t need to be extravagant to feel special – it just needs a little forethought and a few reliable go-to pieces you can pull out time and…