A perfectionist who takes pride in her Catch Gourmet sauces and sorbets, Talya Botha whips up a few zesty Asian dressings for F&HE Talya Botha is thrilled with the transition she’s made from chef to artisanal producer. Working under the Catch Gourmet banner, she produces an array of contemporary sauces from a compact kitchen at Bartho’s fish shop in Durban North. Her range is honest – it’s made only from fresh, local ingredients and is preservative-free. Aside from selling them through Bartho’s, she plies her wares at the Litchi Orchard Market in Salt Rock and Wonder Market in Umhlanga. Tanya…
White coffee and coconut ice cream CELEBRATE WORLD COFFEE DAY . Try this White coffee and coconut ice cream .The wonderful trick to this ice cream is that…
Heirloom tomatoes look beautiful, taste amazing, and encourage the preservation of genetic diversity. They taste much better than standard tomatoes, too. In fact, there are heirloom taste competitions around the world. So what are they and how can you grow some? Here are the basics. What is an heirloom tomato? There over 10’000 kinds of tomatoes in the world. There are roughly two kinds of tomato seeds: first, open pollinated, which means they are pollinated by natural means like insects or birds. Second, created, or in other words, purposefully cross-pollinated with other parent tomatoes. This is helpful for developing certain…
Breakfast Tart When making this breakfast tart, it’s important to create a good ‘dam’, or well, for the egg to sit in to prevent spillages. And when you’re…
Avocado oil is versatile and delicious. With a high smoke point of 250°C, it is ideal for cooking, baking, drizzling, dipping, frying and roasting – even for braaiing. It is an excellent substitute for other culinary oils and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. ALSO SEE: tropical salad with chilled mint syrup https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/dish/salad/tropical-salad-with-chilled-mint-syrup Did you make recipe? Tag us on Instagram @foodandhomesa!
It’s time to let humble hummus take centre stage! We’ve whipped up pumpkin, lime and chilli hummus with cheesy tortilla dippers. A beloved side dish just got upgraded…
Start off your Sunday mornings the traditional way of the Cape with a few hot, syrupy koesisters, each bite overflowing with love and comfort. Cape Malay koeksisters, fondly known as koesisters, are an integral part of Cape Town’s food culture. For many, they’re intensely nostalgic, transporting you to early Sunday mornings waking up to the aroma of freshly fried dough and spices. Others fondly remember buying koesisters from local Aunties who made them for the pure love of it. Best enjoyed with a steaming cup of tea or coffee, a Sunday morning in Cape Town is truly not the same…
Staffords VIP Sauce Baked Eggs & Sausage A beloved favourite , a classic Staffords VIP- South Africa’s Favorite Brown Sauce. Staffords VIP- South Africa’s brown sauce of choice, with its…
4 Reasons why you should consider meal prep Many – if not all – of us desire to live a happy and healthy lifestyle that makes us feel content, energised and fit. But between work, chores, family life and the never-ending list of responsibilities – life can become tiring and there just isn’t time for healthy meals every single day. Cue meal prepping But meal prep has become a lifesaver that’s rocking the world and making life so convenient – and we can see why! Preparing your meals in advance can help to avoid processed or ‘on-the-go’ foods and lessens…
It’s hard to believe that these Macadamia and chocolate pots are gluten free, better for diabetics, lacto vegetarian AND wheat free. Created perfectly for those who have specific…