Bright, tropical and delightfully vegan, this Vegan Piña Colada Pavlova combines airy aquafaba (chickpea brine) meringue with creamy coconut pastry cream and juicy pineapple. Finished with granadilla pulp and toasted coconut, it’s a show-stopping dessert that brings sunshine to any table — quintessential for summer celebrations or vegan-friendly dinner parties. Also See: Negroni meringue pavlova wreath with oranges, pomegranate and candied pecans https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/negroni-meringue-pavlova-wreath-with-oranges-pomegranate-and-candied-pecans-2
This meringue and gingerbread wreath is a festive centrepiece with a playful twist. Crisp, cloud-light meringue and spiced gingerbread come together in a celebratory ring, filled with scoops…
Who says Christmas lunch has to be all about the roast? Swop the marathon of meats for roots and go big on flavour with a plant-based spread that’s every bit as indulgent, flavourful, colourful and festive. Wayne Blake, Group Food & Beverage Manager at ANEW Hotels & Resorts teamed up with vegan colleague Jed Barendse, Junior Content Creator, to create a show-stopping Christmas menu that serves six and is every bit as festive. Festive fizz welcome drink: Lychee mimosa How to make: Drain one to two tins of lychees and gently crush to release the juice. Pour the lychee juice into glasses and top with your choice of bubbly. Float fresh whole peeled lychees in each glass or add fresh thyme, rosemary, or sliced…
Whether you’re a pro or novice, it’s good to keep calm and grounded with highlights from the collective hosting bible. Hosting over the festive season is typically equal…
Entertaining doesn’t need to be extravagant to feel special – it just needs a little forethought and a few reliable go-to pieces you can pull out time and again. Whether you’re hosting a lazy Sunday lunch, an early evening braai or an impromptu garden get-together, having an entertainer’s “bag of tricks” on hand takes the stress out of hosting and lets you focus on what really matters: good food, easy conversation and a relaxed atmosphere. From mood-setting lighting to practical serveware and a few fun extras that encourage guests to linger, these essentials help you create gatherings that feel effortless,…
The holidays are meant for laughter, good food, and quality time with family and friends. However, anyone who has hosted a festive gathering before knows that the small…
Need something big for that holiday dessert? Look no further than this festive ice-cream bombe! Bursting with flavour and celebratory cheer, it’s a surefire showstopper for pudding.Layered with creamy ice cream and bursts of seasonal flavour, it’s a nostalgic yet elegant dessert that feels celebratory without being fussy. Best of all, it’s made ahead, leaving you free to enjoy the moment while dessert quietly waits in the freezer for its grand reveal. ALSO SEE: Angel snow-globe cake with brandy-butter icing
Because finding PCOS-friendly snacks on the go is harder than it should be… When you’re living with PCOS, food choices can make a world of difference – from…
In the historic heart of Cape Town, where Church Square rests beneath an open summer sky, Labotessa Boutique Hotel offers a seasonal experience shaped by calm interiors, thoughtful service and the pleasure of beautifully prepared food enjoyed at an unhurried pace. The Café and Terrace have become one of the city’s most refined daytime settings, a place where bright mornings drift into long lunches and late afternoon glasses of wine naturally slip into the social rhythm of the city. Mornings at Labotessa are deliberately gentle. Guests settle into soft chairs, the quiet pulse of the square unfolding around them, while…
At Vergenoegd Löw, time moves differently. Set just outside Stellenbosch, where the vineyards stretch toward the Atlantic, the estate exudes a rare silence, tranquillity, and privacy, a refuge…