• Pets can now dine, play, and stay in style at Cape Town’s iconic Pink Lady. The Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel, has opened its doors to guests and their furry companions. Guests can check into one of the Nellie’s pet-friendly rooms, and look forward to personalised welcome cards and treats on arrival. Pets are welcome in five of the ground floor rooms. Food and water bowls will be provided, as well as cushy velvet pillow beds custom-made by Chommies, a Cape Town based handcrafted premium pet accessory and lifestyle brand. Pets can also enjoy a dedicated menu at Afternoon Tea.…

    This salad has delicious new flavours and textures, with the saffron enhancing the delicate flavour of the ricotta. Roasted potatoes, crispy bacon and baby leek salad served with saffron ricotta and olives is going to be your new salad go-to! Make this Roasted potatoes, crispy bacon, and baby leek salad served with saffron ricotta and olives ALSO SEE: Everyday superfood salad https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/everyday-superfood-salad

    An award-winning, modern Zulu-inspired restaurant that celebrated Nguni cuisine and South African ingredients at the V&A Waterfront will be closing down. Chef Mmabatho Molefe made the announcement on Instagram, stating that the 10-seater restaurant in Makers Landing will close its doors on 25 February. ‘Starting out as a 10 seater restaurant with three chefs, a waiter and no sculler is definitely how I would do it again. It has come to the time we can officially announce that our time at Makers Landing has come to an end and we will be closing our doors on the 25th of February.’…

    There’s nothing more warming than a bowl of comforting gnocchi. However, the uncomfortable fullness afterwards can be a bit off-putting. This version is lovely and light – perfect to serve with your favourite pasta sauce (and, preferably, lots of leafy greens to make this a “better for you” option). ALSO SEE: Hidden Veg Pasta https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/hidden-veg-pasta Made this dish? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram! Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi  Assisted by Nomvuselelo Mncube  Photograph by Dylan Swart