A very ‘Japan-easy’ mix of sculptural veggies and decorative garnishing cocooned in exquisite lacquered wooden boxes, or plastic stamped with ‘Hello Kitty’, define the millennial aesthetic of bento. Bento is, quite simply, a well-balanced and appetising meal, creatively arranged in a lunch box. But it wasn’t always this pop culturedriven. Before the modern bento – or o-bento – large leaves, leather pouches, linen sacks, woven straw envelopes, wicker baskets and round wooden buckets were all used as crude portable lunch containers. It was in the 12th century that the bento box took root in Japanese culture and overshadowed other, more…
Whether you work from home or make the trip to the office every day, there’s one thing that most people don’t look forward to; making dinner. Even having…
The Food and Wine in the Wild Festival will return to the Kruger Station for its annual tradition in July. Set against the backdrop of the wilderness that surrounds the historical Selati line, the Food and Wine in the Wild Festival will return to the Kruger Station at Skukuza Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park on the 5th and 6th July. The annual festival will feature wines from the country’s most prestigious vineyards – from the rolling wine regions of Stellenbosch to the sun-soaked valleys of the Cape Winelands. Tickets, priced at R125 per person per day, will include…
Weekends are the perfect time to slow down and enjoy a leisurely breakfast with the family. Whether you prefer sweet or savoury, these quick and easy recipes will…
Enjoy this tasty boerewors and tomato relish over the weekend. It’s a local fave that’s quick and easy to make. What’s not to love? ALSO SEE: Shakshuka https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/shakshuka-2
South African Brandy continues to stake its claim among the world’s premier drinks following chart-topping performances at this year’s Intercontinental Spirits Challenge held in Kortrijk, Belgium. Producers of…
Elevate your dinner table with this delectable combination of succulent pork chops and creamy butternut mash, infused with aromatic sage. The pork chops are perfectly seared to a golden brown, locking in their natural juices and flavour. Paired with a velvety butternut squash mash, this recipe is a winner for dinner! ALSO SEE: Lamb chops with minty coleslaw https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/lamb-chops-with-minty-coleslaw Recipe and styling by Anna Montali Photograph by Graeme Borchers
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.…
Come and treat yourself to some of the finest burgers in Cape Town, or indulge in the decadent delight of Burger & Lobster’s famous Lobster Roll… or why not treat yourself to a whole lobster? A Cape Town classic – Burger & Lobster has mastered the art of perfecting simplicity. Their menu offers three signature dishes: a burger, lobster roll or a fresh whole lobster, but these three dishes are mastered to the point of excellence. Paired with any of their bespoke cocktails, these mouth-watering gourmet burgers or succulent lobster dishes are indulgent in every bite, offering you bursts of…
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…