We absolutely love a good oxtail, especially when the colder months come around. This delicious oxtail with herby polenta dumplings is perfect for a lazy afternoon. Grab a glass of your favourite red, sit back and enjoy! ALSO SEE: Apricot and tomato oxtail stew Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart
I had the privilege of spending the day at Hazendal Wine Estate to try their Sensory Food and Wine Pairing Experience. It was an afternoon of pure luxury…
A delicious meal for the whole family and super easy to make! Perfect as a lunch or lazy dinner idea – these beer-battered fish goujons are a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Perfectly paired with fried baby marrows and pesto sour cream sauce. Make this Beer-battered fish goujons with fried baby marrows and pesto sour-cream sauce ALSO SEE: Hake goujons with sriracha mayonnaise https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/hake-goujons-sriracha-mayonnaise Recipe and styling by Illanique van Aswegen
Roasted baby chickens stuffed with camembert and sage is the perfect dinner idea. Invite over some loved ones, open a bottle of your favourite wine and celebrate love…
Situated in the north of Johannesburg’s CBD, Braamfontein falls under the category of an area constantly filled with the hustle and bustle of city life. Surrounding the University campus area this suburb holds a youthful and fun aesthetic. Showcasing modernity and tradition the eateries in Braamfontein have a little something that appeals to everyone from dining restaurants . Below we list some restaurants to visit in Braamfontein: Salvation Café For the ultimate brunch spot filled with easy yet luxurious vibes, pop in at Salvation café for a day well spent with your family or girls. The café prides itself…
Food preservation methods like pickling and fermenting have been used for hundreds of years to extend the shelf life of foods. While both processes involve preserving foods, pickling…
If you’ve got plans to start fermenting, canning, or preserving your own food at home, several important health regulations need to be followed for the correct practices of preservation. When you don’t follow these regulations, you may be putting your health at risk by unknowingly providing the perfect breeding grounds for a harmful toxin to grow. Today, we’re exploring how a common bacteria, Clostridium botulinum, found all around us, can become a toxin that causes serious illness, and how to steer clear of it when you’re preserving food from home or consuming preserved goods. How does botulism occur in foods? Foodborne botulism…
There’s nothing quite like a sweet & sticky pulled pork bun! The gooseberries disintegrate during the slow-roasting of the pork, leaving behind a lovely sweetness that is deliciously…
I’ve been too reliant on convenience. My groceries are delivered to my door, and so are many of my essentials. Often, if I need something, I’ll look no further than the internet. With food and job security hanging in the balance in South Africa, there’s a part of me that does want a simpler life – even if I must kick the comfort of convenience for good. I picture growing my food and fostering a connection with the land around me. I roast peppers straight from the garden, and I collect eggs straight from the coop bubbling with clucks. If…
The Overberg region of the Western Cape is a spot to not miss out with its mountainous views and hot springs. Just like its beautiful scenery and traditional…