Don’t miss Africa’s premier plant-based food, drink and conscious living event! It’s fast becoming one of the most successful food and lifestyle events on the South African exhibition calendar and it is now coming to Johannesburg for the first time. The Plant Powered Show – which continues to bring the plant-based, vegetarian, vegan and conscious living revolution to a mainstream audience – returns to Cape Town in May and makes its long-awaited Gauteng debut in August. One of the main attractions at both shows will be The Checkers Plant Kitchen, powered by Simple Truth. Checkers – who is a sponsor…
Cinnamon-roasted pumpkin Pumpkins were grown in Africa long before the Cape was colonised, and its popularity endures to this day. Rural communities cook pumpkin simply – sliced and…
The Southern Mail Wynberg Family Festival, one of the biggest three-day community celebrations in the Mother City, will be taking over Maynardville Park this weekend. Featuring gourmet food, fashion, a beer garden, amusement park rides, and top local entertainment, it promises to be a blast for the whole family. Picture: @dylanredza / Instagram The festival (formerly known as Community Chest Carnival) is one of the Mother City’s longest-running and most successful family events. Launched initially as a theatrical garden party, it has now evolved into a full-blown carnival filled with a variety of food, local entertainment, and loads of family…
With World Bartender Day in February, ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters asked two of South Africa’s leading bartenders to tell us their stories about how they add a dash to…
Rainbow bowl A colourful bowl of goodness! Try this as a healthy lunch meal. TOTAL TIME 15 minutes | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 400 g black beans 1 tsp ground cumin 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp olive oil ¼ cup coriander leaves 1 corn on the cob, chargrilled 1 tomato, cut into wedges 1 avocado, cut into wedges 60 g red cabbage, shredded 1 carrots, peeled and cut into matchsticks 4 butter lettuce leaves Sour cream to serve METHOD DRAIN beans and rinse well. Place in a bowl. PROCESS cumin, garlic, lemon juice, oil and…
Kloof Street is one of the busiest and trendiest spots in our city, and there is almost an endless number of eateries and bars on the street’s must-visit…
Stellenbosch is known for its beautiful and historic architecture as well as its picturesque surrounding vineyards, making it the perfect location for a sit-down meal. Here are 25 of the best fine dining restaurants in Stellenbosch, some attached to wine farms and some not. Whether you’re looking for South African flavours, global influences or a first-class glass of vino to wash your meal down, one of these eateries is sure to work for you. Here are 25 restaurants in Stellenbosch that you should visit: Wine farm restaurants in Stellenbosch 1. Kunjani at Kunjani Wines Picture: Kunjani Wines / Facebook First on…
Cape Malay chicken curry Nothing says a heritage recipe like Cape Malay Chicken Curry! SERVES: 4-6 INGREDIENTS 15 ml oil 1 red onion, chopped 10 ml garlic…
These decadent spiced apple gingerbread squares with coconut caramel sauce are packed with flavour and perfect for teatime or whenever you’re feeling like something deliciously crumbly, spicy and sweet. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are also suitable for vegans. ALSO SEE: Classic Marie Biscuit brownies https://www.foodandhome.co.za/features/classic-marie-biscuit-brownies
Fresh tomato Pizzettas Fresh, tasty and an ode to what some people might think is just boring tomato. These flavour combinations are a match made in heaven! PREP…