With an emphasis on friends gathering to enjoy great food, it comes as no surprise that Agrilla Meet and Cocktail Bar is a concept designed by business partners who are also buddies. A play on the word meat, Agrilla, which opened end of April at Pretoria’s largest entertainment and hotel complex, is an upmarket South African grill house and cocktail bar offering top-quality meat from a top local butcher. The restaurant’s unique offering creates engaging entertainment with a ‘theatre of dining’, using butcher blocks to slice a customer’s meat at their table. “We make our own drywors and biltong, our…
The ‘Greatest Shoal on Earth’ is set to arrive on the KZN South Coast shores in the coming weeks, bringing with it one of the best ocean spectacles.…
In the mood for a seafood dish? Try this delicious pan-fried fish with braised peas recipe! INGREDIENTS 20 g butter 1 leek, thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp flour 1⁄2 cup chicken stock 2 cos lettuce, outer leaves shredded and inner hearts halved lengthways 150 g sugar snap peas, halved lengthways 200 ml cream cheese 2 tbsp olive oil 4 x 200 g firm white fish fillets, skin on 1⁄2 cup mint leaves 1⁄2 cup parsley leaves 1 lemon, cut into wedges METHOD 1. Melt the butter in a pan over low heat. Add the leeks and garlic and cook for 5–6 minutes…
Franschhoek is set to once again dazzle and delight as it gears up for another spectacular Bastille celebration, in partnership with global financial services business, Prescient. Mark your…
As South Africans prepare to head to the polls on Wednesday, there’s an extra incentive to exercise your democratic right: fantastic freebies from some of your favourite local spots! After casting your vote, simply show your inked thumb and enjoy these delightful treats. Here’s a roundup of what’s on offer: Spur After casting your vote, treat yourself to a free cup of coffee at Spur. Just pop into any Spur restaurant and show your inked thumb to enjoy this complimentary beverage. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Spur Steak Ranches (@spursteakranches) Wimpy Warm up with…
This rustic tart combines the natural sweetness of ripe pears with the warm, spicy kick of ginger, all wrapped in a buttery, flaky crust! Serve warm or at…
Fairview Cheese, one of the most recognisable dairy brands in South Africa and currently the largest producer of specialty cheeses in the country, proudly took the stage at the 2024 SA Dairy Championships to receive a total of 11 SA Champion titles for category winners and six prestigious Qualité Awards — the competition’s exclusive mark of excellence. This year’s event marked the 191st edition of the SA Dairy Championships, the largest and oldest dairy competition in Africa, which celebrates the excellence, diversity and economic significance of South Africa’s dairy sector. With over 1 000 dairy products from 78 producers, the…
Today might just be our favourite day of the year. Why, you ask? Well, because it’s International Burger Day! Celebrated every year on 28 May, taking part in…
We’ve all experienced it: reaching for a loaf of bread on the kitchen counter only to find it’s gone rock hard and nearly impossible to cut. While turning stale bread into croutons or bread pudding is a clever reuse, these options work best with pre-sliced bread. But don’t toss that unsliced loaf just yet! There’s a simple method to bring it back to life, inspired by a viral TikTok trend. All you need is water and a warm oven to get that hard rock loaf back to its soft and fluffy texture. Check your loaf before you begin First, inspect…
This is a cost-effective midweek family supper for days when you need fuss-free meals that will still impress – you’re welcome! ALSO SEE: Smoked chicken https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/smoked-chicken