• Hit the road with festive flair! Our padkos recipe roundup ensures your holiday travels are accompanied by delicious delights. From savoury snacks to sweet treats, these portable recipes guarantee a tasty and stress-free journey. The ultimate chocolate chip cookies Four-ingredient chicken and cheese egg “muffins” Lemon and coconut bars Grilled mortadella sandwich with quickled red onions, pesto and mustard mayo Buttermilk butterfly scones Peanut-butter cookies with honey and cinnamon butter Bliss balls with no added sugar Cheese straws Prune, almond and oat muesli snack bars Emmental, crispy bacon and rosemary baked sliders Banana choc chip muffins Herbed burger patty pies…

    The magic begins with a generous rub of festive herbs and spices, infusing the pork belly with warm, aromatic flavours that evoke the holiday season! This delectable roast is a culinary masterpiece that is guaranteed to be a crowd favourite. Make this Crispy Christmas Pork Belly:  Made this Crispy Christmas Pork Belly recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! ALSO SEE: Roasted pork shoulder with cinnamon apples https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/roasted-pork-shoulder-with-cinnamon-apples

    Tjing Tjing House is a multi-storied Cape Town eatery with a Japanese twist, housed in a 200-year-old heritage building on Longmarket Street. The epitome of Japanese elegance is Tjing Tjing’s Rooftop Bar, located in the building’s restored attic. The interior was designed by owner Ilze Koekemoer and interior designer Francois du Plessis and features wooden mansards and a striking red bar. The cocktail and drink menu is another standout feature. Created by bar manager and mixology expert Phil Burrows, the drink menu comprises bespoke classic cocktails made with modern twists, Japanese whisky, gin, saké and an extensive wine list featuring Tjing…

    Darling Brew has just launched its ‘BREAK FREE’ craft beer, a gluten-free lager. ‘BREAK FREE’ is set to create a buzz in the beer community, as the product still offers that crispy, enjoyable taste while expanding the Darling Brew experience to a wider audience. Catering to both taste buds and dietary restrictions, Darling Brew’s gluten-free lager will redefine the way beer enthusiasts enjoy their favourite beverage by carefully removing gluten without sacrificing flavour. ‘At Darling Brew, we believe that beer should be about enjoyment, and that’s exactly what our ‘BREAK FREE’ brings to the table,’ said Tewie Roos, the managing…