• Five years ago, grabbing a truly healthy bite in Cape Town wasn’t exactly easy, especially if you were after something that felt more comforting than clinical. That all changed when Candice Coles decided to stop wishing and start doing. “There were little to no restaurants available that offered genuinely healthy food made using wholefoods, offering a decent sit-down experience,” says Candice. So, she created one. What began as a tiny Loop Street café quickly took root in the local food scene – and grew. Today, Wildsprout is a thriving business with three deli-style cafés in Kenilworth, Constantia and Sea Point,…

    We’ve all been there: spent hours meticulously weighing and mixing ingredients only to watch the cake sink in, or worse, during or after baking. It’s devastating. But preventable. Discover 6 common baking mistakes and how to fix them before tackling your next bake. 6 Cake baking tips 1. Sunken cake Causes Underbaking the cake  Opening the oven door early in the bake Using too much or expired leavening agents Overmixing the batter Solutions Stick to the recommended bake time and use a skewer to test before removing (if the skewer is clean after a poke, you’re good to go) Avoid…

    With winter at its peak, there’s no better time to curl up with a cup of something warm and indulgent. Our extraordinary spiced hot chocolate is rich, velvety, and just the right amount of fiery. A sweet and spicy ending to the week, it’s the ultimate chocolatey treat that’ll warm you from the inside out. Also See: Mouth-watering macaroni and cheese https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/mouth-watering-macaroni-and-cheese

    If you’re wondering what to do with leftover wine, you’re not alone. Maybe it was a gifted bottle that didn’t impress, or that half-drunk one you meant to finish last week already. Either way, leftover wine can be a blessing in disguise. From flavour-boosting kitchen tips to surprising cleaning hacks, here are our wine hacks that put every last drop to work. Clever leftover wine uses 1. Cook with it! As a chef, I’ve always questioned that old wine rule: “If you won’t drink it, don’t cook with it”. What a waste! Whether delicious or disappointing, wine is full…

    There’s something about a well-made omelette that feels like a small luxury. This Japanese-inspired version takes things up a notch — light and slightly sweet tamagoyaki-style layers paired with delicate salmon sashimi. It’s quick enough for brunch, elegant enough for entertaining, and guaranteed to change the way you think about your go-to omelette. ALSO SEE: Open mushroom omelette https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/open-mushroom-omelette