How to cook the perfect steak In avoiding incidents of steak not cooked to your guests’ liking, we’ve put together your right-hand guide on how to cook the perfect steak, from mise en place to serving. Words and Styling by Claire Ferrandi Assisted by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart Before you start – Selecting your steak The first step in cooking the perfect steak is selecting it at your local butcher or grocery store. The cut you choose depends on your preference. These are our favourites for pan-frying… FILLET: This prized cut of steak is very tender and costly;…
Bacon Jam & cheese toasties Try Eskorts Bacon Jam & cheese toasties recipe. Sugar and spice make all things nice. Your mornings will never be the same again…
Iconic Allesverloren Wine Estate celebrates 150-year milestone Riebeek Kasteel, South Africa, August 2022: South Africa’s iconic Allesverloren Wine Estate this year marks a truly rare and historic milestone, celebrating with the release of a new wine. It was 150 years ago that the Malan Family acquired the land that has been under its custodianship ever since. A host of pioneering successes was set in motion, including high-level representation in directing South Africa’s wine industry for many years; the establishment of Portuguese wine grape varieties in South Africa; and, the establishment of one of the most beloved global wine brands. This…
Great knives are some of the best tools to have in your kitchen arsenal, but choosing the right ones can be tricky. Don’t worry, though; we’ve got you…
The Food&Home Awards are nearly here (published in the September issue of Food&Home) and we want you to get to know the judges! Ilse van der Merwe, more commonly known as The Food Fox is a foodie, cookbook author and recipe developer from Cape Town. Read more to get to know her and find out what makes her tick! How did you get started in food and content creation? I started my food blog at the end of 2010 as a foot in the door to pursue a lifelong passion (food & writing). About 6 months later I made a…
More accolades for Sugarbird®, as market-reach grows with continued innovation. Multi award-winning craft spirits producer, Sugarbird®, which embodies flavours from the Cape Floral Kingdom, continues to grow internationally,…
Cheese and wine – a match made in heaven and one of life’s finest culinary pleasures we all so enjoy. Here’s Food & Home Entertaining’s guide on how to host the perfect cheese and wine pairing party in the comfort of your own home. First things first: let’s get a little cheesy, shall we? How to pick the right cheese for your cheese and wine pairing party With so many cheeses available, where do you even start when picking the perfect cheese for your party? Easy. Choose between a variety of hard, strong, soft, mild and creamy cheeses. Try: • Camembert…
This honey-roasted pumpkin and barley salad is great served warm or at room temperature. The barley and pumpkin makes it wholesome and filling for those long winter days.…
Olive this recipe! Make sure to try out this Baked Vegan feta with white wine and olives, an easy, quick starter that is perfectly inclusive and equally delicious! Baked Vegan Feta with White Wine and Olives SERVES 4 | TOTAL TIME 35 minutes INGREDIENTS 200g dairy-free Greek-style cheese 60ml (¼ cup) vegan dry white wine (we used Alvi’s Drift Sauvignon Blanc) 50g Kalamata olives 50g Queen olives 125g mixed baby tomatoes 2 garlic cloves, peeled 5 sprigs fresh thyme 2 tbsp olive oil salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste sliced and lightly toasted baguette, to serve METHOD PREHEAT the…
With winter in full swing, there’s no better way to welcome the cooler weather and shorter days than by investing in some new serve-ware. Or if you’ve recently…