Valentine’s Day is fast arriving! It’s time to grab your sweetheart and get ready for a day filled with love, laughter, and memories that will last a lifetime. Still not sure what you’ll be doing yet though? We’ve scouted Joburg, Cape Town and Durban to find your ultimate Valentine’s plans! Johannesburg: Pexels Enjoy a romantic picnic in the botanical gardens of Johannesburg such as the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden or Emmarentia Dam. Take a hot air balloon ride over the city for a unique and breathtaking view of Johannesburg. Have a candlelit dinner at one of Johannesburg’s many romantic restaurants like Saigon…
Choc-cherry coconut bars Impress your Valentine with these delectable bars. PREP TIME 30 mins + refrigeration/freezing | MAKES 16 | GLUTEN FREE | DAIRY FREE | VEGAN …
Red velvet hearts with whipped cream Treat that special someone in your life to these heartfelt red velvet hearts with whipped cream. MAKES: 5-6 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Food&Home (@foodandhomesa) INGREDIENTS 2 red velvet sponge (try this red velvet recipe) 2 whipped cream strawberries to garnish METHOD CUT the sponge using a small heart shaped cookie cutter. LAYER the first sponge with whipped cream then top with the second sponge. LAYER the top with whipped cream then garnish with fresh sliced strawberries. Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram…
“What’s Galentine’s Day? It’s only the best day of the year! Every February 13th, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home and…
Bacini’s on Kloof has the most romantic evening planned for Valentine’s Day. Chef Eva will be preparing delicious dishes, and the talented pizzaiolos in the kitchen will be rolling out heart-shaped pizzas that will make you swoon even if your date doesn’t. Bacini’s Pizzeria & Deli, one of Cape Town’s oldest Italian restaurants, is offering a Valentine’s Day dining special. The restaurant will be open for reservations for two on 14 February, with an R350 minimum table spend. Couples will receive a complimentary drink to get the evening started. Picture: Bacini’s on Kloof / Facebook The restaurant serves up a contemporary take…
The Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel, ushers in esteemed chef George Jardine as its new Executive Chef. A harbinger of heritage and contemporary cool in the heart of…
Have you sorted your V-Day gift yet? You can never go wrong with a bunch of sweet treats! From aphrodisiac aperitifs to big bouncy mallows, sweet biscuits, and crowd-pleaser choccies, we’ve found the goodies worth splurging for this Valentine’s Day. Let’s dive in! A Valentine’s bundle from Basilei Basilei Basilei takes confectionary to a whole new level. You can never go wrong with gifting a box of the most irresistible marshmallows around. If you opt for their Valentine’s bundle, you’ll get strawberry marshmallow and white chocolate fudge, an almond nougat, a large strawberry mallow and salted pecan caramels. Get it…
In the words of President Cyril Ramaphosa in the State of the Nation Address this week, “Millions of South Africans are unable to provide for themselves and their…
The 10th of February is World Pulses Day! This year’s theme is “Pulses for a Sustainable Future” and it’s all about understanding the positive impact that pulses – think beans, peas, lentils, and chickpeas – have on the creation of resilient farming systems and improving lives around the world. https://youtu.be/CnNlnXJzJ38 The benefits of farming pulses include: A low water footprint Tolerance to droughts Resistance to climate-related disasters Improving soil biodiversity Not to mention their affordable and nutrient-dense nature that makes pulses so accessible. Pulses contribute to food security and give people access to nutritious, healthy diets thanks to their high…