From the smoky kitchens of West Africa to the bustling streets of the Caribbean and the soul food tables of the American South, Africa’s culinary influence is as deep and flavourful as its roots. Many of the world’s favourite dishes carry the fingerprints of African heritage, shaped by migration, trade, and the resilience of culture through centuries of change. These meals tell stories of adaptation, survival, and celebration, served with spice, soul, and history on every plate. 1. South Africa: Bobotie Often cited as a Cape Dutch creation, bobotie’s roots run deeper. Enslaved Malays brought to the Cape by Dutch…
Packed with delicious flavour, this nutritious no-grain banana bread is a revelation! It’s amazingly flavourful and satiating. Make a loaf, slice it thinly, and freeze for breakfasts and…
Saturday tickets? Sold out. But don’t worry — there’s still a chance to join the party. Limited tickets are available for Sunday 13 July, and trust us, you don’t want to miss this. This year’s Franschhoek Bastille Festival brings the same signature flair to a new central location — the Hospice parking area — transforming it into a buzzing hub of French-inspired food, wine, music, and joie de vivre. Sunday promises the full Bastille experience: local wines, artisanal eats, live music, and of course, the ever-fabulous best-dressed competition. So pull out your finest bleu, blanc et rouge, and come ready…
This hearty Osso Buco with Gremolata is the kind of slow-cooked comfort food that fills your kitchen with rich aromas and warms you from the inside out. Beef…
The Winter 2025 issue is here, and it’s a good one! We’re thrilled to share our cosiest issue of the year with you, finally. Packed with Winter meal inspo, heartwarming reads, and over 41 must-try recipes, it’s the perfect companion to a hot cuppa and a couch session. On shelves now – here are 10 reasons the Food&Home team thinks you’ll love this issue as much as we do: Editor’s Lust List: The latest must-haves for your kitchen, cooking adventures, and dining room. Win with Chef Ollie: Don’t miss your chance to enter and win a cookbook! Celebrating Women’s Month: Meet female foodie…
Mini in size but big on flavour! These little cottage pies are the ultimate winter warmers—packed with rich, savoury mince and topped with a golden, cheesy mash. Baked…
A hearty twist on a French classic, this caramelised onion and pork soup brings serious comfort to the table. Sweet, slow-cooked onions melt into a rich broth, while fork-tender pork shoulder adds depth and body. Finished with a golden, cheesy toast topping, it’s everything you want from a winter soup: indulgent, savoury, and oh-so-satisfying. Also See: Fagioli in umido alla paesana (bean stew with Italian sausage) https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/fagioli-in-umido-alla-paesana-bean-stew-with-italian-sausage Recipe and image: SA Pork
An innocent, hard-working kitchen cleaning tool can’t be all that bad. Can it? My kitchen sponge harbours how many bacteria now? Kitchen sponges keep our dishes spotless, but…
World Chocolate Day is upon us, and Cape Town is the perfect city to celebrate every sweet, gooey, melt-in-your-mouth moment of it. From handcrafted truffles to velvety hot chocolates, the Mother City is dripping in decadent options to treat yourself this 7 July. Here are seven local spots that will make your chocoholic heart skip a beat: Honest Chocolate Café Cape Town’s chocolate culture starts here. Honest Chocolate is famous for its ethically sourced, bean-to-bar creations made with organic ingredients. Think raw dark chocolate tarts, plant-based bonbons, and rich hot chocolate served in an old-school courtyard café. Don’t miss the…
Chocolate has delighted palates for centuries, from ancient rituals to modern-day indulgence. Whether you’re into rich, fudgy brownies or creamy, spicy hot chocolate, this versatile ingredient adds a…