Square Cafe and Wine Bar premiered its Winemaker’s Dinner series on Thursday, 26 January. The monthly event has been created to establish the restaurant as a place where fine food and wine come together. Each event will play host to one of the Cape’s illustrious wine farms in a collaboration that pairs signature wines with a curated fine dining menu. The stylish, brasserie-style restaurant overlooks the Century City Hotel’s bustling Urban Square, a local hotspot for after-work drinks and socialising. Its covered terrace is a welcome spot to soak up the lively spirit of the square and enjoy a South…
Stand the chance to win one of two romantic luxury picnics this Valentine’s month. Congratulations to our winners Gabriella Erasmus and Mathabo Modikoa! Pretty Picnics by TeeKay &…
Nutella pastry twists A quick, easy and delicious treat idea using only 3 ingredients! PREP TIME: 10 minutes | COOK TIME: 20 minutes | TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes | MAKES: 15 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Food&Home (@foodandhomesa) INGREDIENTS 2 sheets puff pastry ¾ cup Nutella + extra for dipping 1 egg, lightly beaten METHOD PREHEAT oven to 200°C. LINE a baking tray with baking paper and lightly grease it with cooking spray. UNFOLD one sheet of the puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Lightly roll the pastry with a rolling pin…
These sweet treats will get your weekend started off the right way. Triple-chocolate crackle crunch cake This cake is bound to impress your guests! Burnt basque…
Espresso martini The rich chocolatey character of The Legendary Dark Silkie Irish Whiskey is superb in a Dark Espresso Surprise, Dark Silkie’s take on an espresso martini. Bringing the almost-forgotten smoky style of Irish whiskey back into the consciousness and repertoire of discerning premium spirits drinkers is the collection of Silkie whiskeys. Each whiskey in the collection is blended to an exacting standard by Sliabh Liag Distillers and takes drinkers on a journey through the rich, surprising rewards of whiskies with a varying degree of smoky character. INGREDIENTS 50 ml Dark Silkie Irish Whiskey 30 ml chilled espresso 15 ml…
Situated on the picturesque Rosemary Hill Estate, a functioning organic farm, you’ll find Country Kids, an initiative dedicated to giving kids a taste of farm life. In these…
South Africa’s aspiring tavern chefs will test their culinary skills over the coming months in a competition designed to promote food serving in taverns and combat binge drinking as they battle it out to claim the title of Mzansi Tavern Chef – and a makeover of their outlet worth R100 000. A partnership between Distell, Nederburg Wines and the National Liquor Traders, featuring master chefs Peter Goffe-Wood and Bennie Masekwameng, along with Drinks Federation of South Africa Chairperson Monhla Hlahla as judges, the competition kicks off with the Western Cape provincial final on 7 February, followed by the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal…
Garlic & herb grilled fish with papaya and avo salad With its figs and tropical fruit notes, vibrant palate and lingering finish, the Spier Seaward Sauvignon Blanc is…
Cocoa, fig and pistachio date balls TIME: 20 mins + 1 hr, to firm up | MAKES: about 16 balls Place 12 dried dates (soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes and drained), 110g ground almonds, 70g coconut oil, 35g cocoa powder, 5ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence and a pinch salt in a blender and blitz until almost smooth. Stir in 50g toasted and chopped pistachio nuts, a small handful each of toasted desiccated coconut and chopped dried figs. Roll the mixture into 2cm balls and coat in finely chopped toasted pistachio nuts. Place in the fridge to firm up,…
The vegan community has been flying its flag high and proud in the Mother City. We’re not quite sure when it began, but we’re certainly not complaining. A…