• Food&Home has teamed up with the chic, French-inspired Liberté Restaurant in Craighall, Johannesburg, to give one lucky reader the chance to spoil themselves (and three friends!) with a High Tea experience worth R1000. Expect an afternoon in Paris without leaving Joburg: 2 Pots of tea Dark chocolate Belgian ganache cupcakes Éclairs filled with crème pâtissière Freshly baked scones with cream and jam Zucchini & halloumi skewers Smoked salmon & spinach canapé Potato & leek canapé To enter, simply follow the steps below and fill in the form below — it’s that easy. Follow @Liberté on Facebook and @Liberté.joburg on Instagram…

    Cosy, rustic and packed with flavour, this roasted fennel quiche brings together sweet-caramelised baby fennel and leeks, nestled in a whole-wheat pastry crust and baked until golden. Perfect…

    Nestled on a busy street in the leafy suburb of Craighall, Liberté transports you elsewhere when you arrive. A veil of greenery and blooming shrubs cleverly conceals the entrance, and before you know it, you’re seated inside this quietly confident French-inspired space. It’s open and airy, the walls adorned with elegant greys, pinks, and blacks, and murals dotted here and there showcase powerful women. Sit down and enjoy the soft French music playing in the background while feeling welcomed by attentive and friendly staff, not to mention quirky, feminine coasters and plates. The result is an atmosphere that feels less…

    There’s a new cake trend blowing up—quite literally—and it’s turning every celebration into a glittering spectacle. Blowout cakes have taken social media by storm, adding a touch of drama, fun and a whole lot of sparkle to birthdays and special occasions. Unlike traditional cakes that rely on frosting finesse or candle counts, blowout cakes bring an unexpected twist. The moment the celebrant blows out the candle, glitter bursts from the cake—creating a picture-perfect explosion of shimmer that’s as surprising as it is entertaining. It’s part party trick, part performance, and entirely unforgettable. The concept is simple yet clever. A printed…

    Indulge in a dessert that steals the spotlight: this caramelised fig cheesecake combines a buttery pastry base, a rich crème-fraîche filling and freshly halved figs caramelised to golden perfection. Created to shine at any gathering, it’s the showstopper your dessert table deserves. Also See: Baked cheesecake with Bar One topping https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/baked-cheesecake-with-bar-one-topping

    Michelin-starred chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen brings a taste of France home with the opening of Le Bistrot de JAN in Cape Town The Mother City’s culinary landscape is set to welcome a new chapter with the opening of Le Bistrot de JAN at InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town, opening in December in the city’s beloved Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Building on the success and spirit of Le Bistrot de JAN in Nice, France, this new addition makes its highly anticipated debut in one of the world’s most iconic cities, tucked between the Atlantic Ocean and the internationally recognisable…