How to make caramel sauce Homemade caramel sauce is a must to drizzle over your favourite desserts. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Food&Home (@foodandhomesa) INGREDIENTS 1⁄2 cup sugar 2 tbsp water 58 g butter, cubed 1⁄4 cup cream 1 tsp coarse sea salt 2 tbsp honey METHOD Stir sugar and water together in a pot over a medium heat until all the sugar dissolves. Add the butter and stir. Cook until the sauce is copper brown and bubbling. Carefully whisk in the cream and mix until combined. Add the salt and honey and…
Coffeebeans Routes is a Cape Town-based cultural tourism company that offers unique and immersive cultural experiences to visitors. The group is committed to promoting sustainable tourism practices and responsible…
Easter is an exciting time of year for those who celebrate. It’s a time for rest, family meals, and – of course – lots and lots of chocolate. But there’s something that everybunny should keep in mind when getting ready for the long weekend: Don’t buy bunnies as Easter gifts. This time of year is when rescues like Hop Haven become inundated with dumped rabbits that children get bored of once the thrill of Easter is over. Rabbits are exotic pets meaning that they’re a little more complicated than you’d expect. They’re a 12 year commitment that requires a LOT…
As they say, “you are what you eat…” We all know that what we eat plays a huge role in our health, both mentally and physically. You really…
Make entertaining look easy and add a little ‘mmm’ to your Easter menu this season with LANCEWOOD®’s versatile and award-winning Cream Cheese. Rich, creamy and utterly irresistible, South Africa’s favourite Cream Cheese is equally delicious spread on bread and crackers, baked into sweet treats and added into savoury dishes. Available in a range of flavours and snack-friendly formats, LANCEWOOD® Cream Cheese is the ultimate get-together go-to, and a must-have ingredient in your fridge. Let’s get you started with a few LANCEWOOD® Cream Cheese recipes guaranteed to turn any mealtime moment into a lasting memory. Double the delicious Cheesecake or brownies?…
We visited Gamidah Jacobs of Lekka Kombuis in the Bo-Kaap to make a delicious homemade curry. Gamidah shared all of her top tips and tricks with us to…
The gin buzz caught the city a few years ago and it hasn’t dissipated. With the buzz came a plethora of celebrations but the Gin & Tonic Festival at the Old Biscuit Mill was the original celebration of the popular spirit. The event’s evolution now sees it as a singular entertainment, culinary and beverage experience. Previously featuring superstar headliners like Msaki, the 2023 edition is gearing up to be even bigger. Taking place on Friday 7 April 2023, it’s the perfect public holiday hang out with friends. Beyond delicious gin – DJ Speedsta, one of the country’s biggest stars is the…
We recently visited the new restaurant on the block: Urchin. This beautiful restaurant opened just 3 months ago with a modern, classy look that’s the perfect aesthetic for…
As autumn approaches and the weather starts to cool down, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of warming up with a hot cup of coffee in a cosy spot. There’s no shortage of places to get your caffeine fix in Cape Town. But when it comes to staying warm and comfortable on a chilly day, few things beat a coffee shop with a fireplace. Here are some cosy coffee shops with fireplaces in Cape Town to visit this season. Truth Coffee Roasting Picture: @truthcoffee.capetown / Instagram This popular coffee shop in the heart of Cape Town’s city centre is known…
Stand the chance to win a hamper from Simply Granola valued at R450 for Easter! Congratulations to our lucky winner Dieter van Es! Simply Granola has been making…