• Among Cape Town’s various cuisines, one savoury delight stands out as a timeless favourite – falafel. Rooted in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean traditions, falafel has won the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide with its blend of flavours and wholesome goodness. At its essence, falafel is a savoury and satisfying culinary creation crafted from chickpeas or fava beans, skilfully blended with aromatic herbs and spices. The mixture is then shaped into small patties or balls before being fried to a crisp golden brown. This combination of textures and tastes makes falafel a delightful treat. The origins of falafel trace back thousands…

    “Every year, in August, our country marks Women’s Month, where we pay tribute to the more than 20 000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956 in protest against the extension of Pass Laws to women,” the South African government’s website stated last year in celebration of Women’s Month. This year marks the 67th Anniversary since 20 000 women stood up against unequal power relations, creating a conducive environment for following generations of women to take control of their lives. “In SA we are not at the point of equal opportunities in the cheffing industry,” Chef…

    Cheers to the weekend! Mimosas are why we brunch and raspberry mimosas just make them better. We’ve added a spin on the classic mimosa with an infusion of berries. This raspberry mimosa with fresh berries, a touch of mint, and cranberry juice will brighten up any special occasion and it only takes 10 minutes to make! Made these Raspberry mimosas?  Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Summertime rose and raspberry mocktail Recipes & styling: Kate Turner

    Beef Lasagne Our Winter Issue cover star is well deserving of the limelight! Nothing quite beats a warm and cheesy home-made beef lasagne on those chilly winter evenings.…

    The Cape Winelands is known for its obvious offering: vino. Since the city has been so cold over these past few weeks, the thought of warming up the insides in Franschhoek sounded like the perfect solution, and unbeknownst to me there was an abundance of things to do in the Winelands. My mini-breakaway from the city happened to be a wet winter’s day. While I expected it to be a gloomy experience, it turned out to be everything but! Here are some of the things you can enjoy in Franschhoek in winter: Get a headstart to your day at Terbodore…

    Scrumptious breakfast bagels Bagels are so versatile and can be paired with almost anything. We’ve opted for a breakfast style bagel laced with delicious smoked salmon and cream cheese. Made these scrumptious breakfast bagels? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram ALSO SEE:  Your next homemade bagel is just 2 ingredients away https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/your-next-homemade-bagel-is-just-2-ingredients-away

    For those looking to make their dining experience in Umhlanga truly extraordinary, there’s no better place than this seaside town. Sample various dishes from an impressive array of…