It’s true! The annual Food&Home Awards are almost back, and this time 2 lucky readers stand the chance to win food and drink vouchers valued at R400 each. Six judges will soon nibble, sip and savour various brands’ products to find the best of the best in local food products. Results will be announced in our Summer 2024 issue. But before we kick things off, we want to hear from you first! Tell us who your fave food brands are – be it drinks, ready-made meals, sauces, spices, oils, snacks, breads, and the list goes on! Nominating your favourite brands…
Have ever gone to the kitchen for your cup of goodness before bed, only to discover there is no longer fresh milk in the fridge? Before the moment…
Since scooping the Dineplan Reviewers’ Choice Newcomer Award for the Cape Town and Winelands region after it opened in 2023, The Bistro at Brookdale Estate has become a favourite destination for long and lazy lunches, as well as weekend dinners in the heart of the Paarl Winelands. Executive Chef Gary Coetzee has recently launched his lip-smacking new menu, which we were lucky enough to visit to get a taste of what’s in store between its pages. Spoiler alert: You’ll leave with a full belly and a mind already busy planning a date for your next visit. The new menu at the Brookdale Bistro celebrates the changing…
We love doughnuts, and World Doughnut Day is the perfect opportunity to indulge in these delicious treats. This special day allows us to dig into a variety of…
This Apple pudding cake will be the number one on your ‘must bake again’ list. Tender cake with soft, caramelised apples and a sweet date paste to top it off, a winter bake that will warm your soul! ALSO SEE: Peanut butter; jam single serve oat cakes https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/peanut-butter-jam-single-serve-oat-cakes
Cape Town has definitely cooled down in the last few weeks. Rather than staying locked away indoors, it might be the best time to venture out. Loads of…
Launched last year, Cape Town’s signature ethically harvested seafood restaurant GALJOEN, has introduced a multi-course winter lunch menu, offering exceptional value at only R550 per person. Located in historic District Six, GALJOEN quickly became known for its exceptional South African shoreline dining, showcasing the finest sustainably-caught seafood from the Cape coast. Drawing on their culinary expertise from their hit sibling restaurant Belly of the Beast, chef patrons Neil Swart and Anouchka Horn, along with GALJOEN’s head chef Isca Stoltz, have crafted a winter lunch menu that embraces the Cape of Storms season. “At GALJOEN, we’re passionate about showcasing the incredible…
Have you ever found yourself craving a little pick-me-up during the day? Maybe it’s an iced coffee while running errands or a new lip balm just because. This…
There is nothing better than a fresh-picked, juicy fig enjoyed amongst great conversation. Figs are the perfect combination between chewy and sweet, but what if we told you that you could get an increase of benefits from this delicious fruit if you were to soak your figs overnight? The fruit is known for its aid in promoting a healthy digestive system and can even be of assistance to women during that time of the month. Rich in minerals and fibre, there are many benefits to soaking your figs overnight. Not only is it delicious but whilst undergoing the soaking process…
Take your oats from drab to fab with these gooey, gooey peanut butter and jam single serve oat cakes. ALSO SEE: Scottish oats with fresh cream and whisky https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/scottish-oats-fresh-cream-whisky