• With Valentines Day around the corner, it is time to spoil your loved ones. This year Times square takes the pressure off booking seats at the hottest restaurant in town, by offering a variety of dining options this Valentine’s Day, suited to all purse strings. Luminary on 12th Luminary on 12th, a sophisticated fine-dining restaurant,  is the hottest ticket in town for a glamourous evening of romance. Sip on a sundowner at Solis Bar as the sun sets over the city below you, before moving to the 12th floor,  Time Square’s Executive Chef Adrian Vaughan and his team have created…

    Wasabi, the vibrant green condiment renowned for its pungent spiciness and often associated with sushi! Beyond its role as a flavourful accompaniment to Japanese cuisine, wasabi boasts an array of health benefits that extend far beyond the dining table. According to Healthline, wasabi is enriched with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that have promising health benefits to the human body. Explore the health benefits of eating wasabi: Immune-boosting Packed with immune-boosting properties, wasabi stands out for its high vitamin C content and isothiocyanates (ITCs). These antimicrobial compounds actively combat infections, working in tandem with vitamin C to fortify the immune…

    South Africans continue to have their talents internationally recognised! Chef and businesswoman Siba Mtongana received another international award recognising her culinary skills. The mother of four shared that her Cape Town-based, restaurant, SIBA – The Restaurant, won Best Cultural Fine Dining Experience for 2023 from the African Excellence Awards in the United Kingdom. According to the dining establishment, which is located inside The Table Bay Hotel, SIBA – The Restaurant serves “unique dishes that encompass world flavours with local flair in a true Sibalicious style.” Taking to Instagram, The Great South African Bake Off judge shared, “We won an award at the African…

    When it comes to preparing food, it is always important that we practice good hygiene. By practicing good hygiene, we ensure that we protect our family and friends from the  debris that might be left on our foods before cooking them. Rice is no different, and washing your rice before cooking guarantees that we get the most flavour out of our favourite staple food. To get the most flavour out of your rice follow these easy steps on how to thoroughly wash rice: Why is it important to wash rice before cooking? When you rinse your rice before cooking it,…

    This Turkish-style eggs with harissa, tomato and chargrilled flatbreads recipe is the perfect breakfast-in-bed spoil, or great for a feast with friends and family. P.s. Breakfast for dinner is totally a thing, you can make this dish for lunch and dinner too! ALSO SEE: Easy Omelette Recipe https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/easy-omelette-recipe