If your boerewors game is strong enough to earn you a legendary nickname like Grill Sergeant, Jamie Olivewors, or Braaian Reynolds, Shoprite and Checkers invite you to enter your finest recipe into the 33rd annual Championship Boerewors competition before entries close on 20 June 2025. South Africa’s 2025 Boerewors Champion will walk away with the grand prize of a brand-new Toyota Fortuner 2.4 GD-6 RB AT valued at R705 800, and the bragging rights of having their winning recipe sold at Shoprite and Checkers stores nationwide. By showcasing the nation’s most authentic and delicious traditional recipes, made with the best quality ingredients, SA’s No. 1 Championship…
Cloves don’t just add a warm, aromatic touch to dishes like biryani, curries, soups, and tea—they also pack a punch when it comes to nutrition, offering a mix…
Give your breakfast the green carpet treatment with the creamy, buttery goodness of avocado. Ditch the usual toast and layer up a toasted bagel with tuna, avo and a drizzle of aioli. Packed with monounsaturated fats and essential nutrients like vitamin K and biotin, avos are a smart (and tasty) way to start your day. Bonus: they’re in season almost all year in SA. For more avo inspiration, visit www.avocado.co.za. ALSO SEE: Spicy tomato steak and avo hummus toasts https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/spicy-tomato-steak-and-avo-hummus-toasts Recipe and image: South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA)
The iconic V&A Waterfront has welcomed another extraordinary dining destination, Marble Cape Town, as it celebrates its culinary journey, which began in 2016. Marble Cape Town seamlessly blends…
We’ve all been there. You’d rather pop a jar of tomato sauce for your next pasta dish in your basket, or a (very questionably priced) jar of pickles for burger night, than make it yourself. And our grocery stores know this all too well (Woolies and Checkers, we’re looking at you). In the rush of our daily lives, convenience is welcomed, but at what cost? With the cost of living rising, DIY pantry staples have become increasingly popular. Not only does it allow you greater control over ingredients, but it also saves you a few bucks on grocery bills and…
Enjoy the smoky flavours of braaied pork neck steaks paired perfectly with juicy, grilled sweetcorn. ALSO SEE: Marmite pork mac and cheese https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/marmite-pork-mac-and-cheese Recipe and image: SA PORK
Join three distinct members of the World Culinary Council of Relais & Châteaux for a series of distinct collaborative culinary experiences across FYN and Sushiya, in Cape Town. This June, Chef Peter Tempelhoff and his team will present two culinary events at FYN and Sushiya, uniting chefs whose work is rooted in purpose, place, and planet. Joining Chef Tempelhoff are Chef Shinichiro Takagi (two-Michelin-starred Zeniya in Kanazawa, Japan) and Chef Jef Schuur (one-Michelin-starred Bij Jef in Den Hoorn, the Netherlands). FYN | Connected by Currents FYN culinary director, Chef Ashley Moss, will host an exclusive Relais & Châteaux dinner together…
Bertus Basson has added another gem to his vast portfolio of restaurants, Ongetem, set to launch this evening. The new restaurant translates to ‘untamed’ from Afrikaans. Chef Basson’s…
Sanctuary Mandela invites global travellers, food enthusiasts, and cultural connoisseurs to experience “Dine Like Madiba,” an intimate culinary journey that celebrates the life, legacy, and favourite dishes of Nelson Mandela. Set within the walls of Mandela’s former residence in Houghton, Johannesburg—now transformed into a boutique hotel and cultural sanctuary—guests are offered more than just a meal; they are invited to engage with South African heritage through the lens of food, storytelling, and connection. The “Dine Like Madiba” experience features choices from the set menu inspired by the traditional meals Nelson Mandela loved most, with dishes curated in consultation with Chef…
Looking to impress at brunch or elevate your everyday breakfast? This dukkah-sprinkled poached eggs recipe ticks all the boxes. With crisp zucchini fritters as the base, silky poached…