Sifting through flours to find the facts… Zaza Motha What’s in your cake, bread, scone, pasta, pizza? To understand flour it helps to understand the wheat grain, which is made up of three parts: the endosperm (the starchy part), the germ (protein and vitamins) and bran (fibre). White flour is made from the endosperm only, while whole-wheat flour is made from the entire grain. Gluten is the protein-laden substance present in cereal grains, especially wheat, which gives dough its elastic texture. Caterer and baking expert Julie Hogg says that the gluten content of flour is influenced by various things. “The…
A perfectionist who takes pride in her Catch Gourmet sauces and sorbets, Talya Botha whips up a few zesty Asian dressings for F&HE Talya Botha is thrilled with…
Sugarbird® Collects accolades and launches brand new products Multi award-winning craft spirits producer, Sugarbird®, which embodies flavours from the Cape Floral Kingdom, continues to grow internationally, as it collects accolades and launches exciting new products. The brand was founded in 2017 by a small team of innovators and enthusiasts in Cape Town, who set out to create gin in a unique way. Five years later, they have won multiple international awards, the most recent of which is 2022’s Best Luxury Spirit Brand in South Africa – awarded by US-based Luxury Lifestyle Awards (LLA). This is an unprecedented second, “best…
Heirloom tomatoes look beautiful, taste amazing, and encourage the preservation of genetic diversity. They taste much better than standard tomatoes, too. In fact, there are heirloom taste competitions…
Avocado oil is versatile and delicious. With a high smoke point of 250°C, it is ideal for cooking, baking, drizzling, dipping, frying and roasting – even for braaiing. It is an excellent substitute for other culinary oils and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. ALSO SEE: tropical salad with chilled mint syrup https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/dish/salad/tropical-salad-with-chilled-mint-syrup Did you make recipe? Tag us on Instagram @foodandhomesa!
Tapenade is a particularly French dish consisting of puréed or finely chopped olives, capers, and olive oil is usually enjoyed as a starter or hors-d’oeuvre. It is often spread on bread or crackers and…
Staffords VIP Sauce Baked Eggs & Sausage A beloved favourite , a classic Staffords VIP- South Africa’s Favorite Brown Sauce. Staffords VIP- South Africa’s brown sauce of choice, with its rich tanginess and aromatic fruit notes, is the perfect sauce to add to roasts, casseroles, stews, or to use for marinades and bastings.Try this Staffords VIP Sauce Baked Eggs & Sausage recipe Staffords VIP Sauce Baked Eggs & Sausage SERVES 3 Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 2 onions, sliced 2 tsp smoked paprika 2 garlic cloves, minced 100g spicy chorizo, sliced ½ cup Staffords VIP Sauce 1 x 400g tin Italian…
Sea Point welcomes Sonny and Irene to the neighbourhood The Kove Collection’s newest restaurant offers a nostalgic, yet contemporary dining experience. Just in time for the summer season,…
It’s hard to believe that these Macadamia and chocolate pots are gluten free, better for diabetics, lacto vegetarian AND wheat free. Created perfectly for those who have specific dietary requirements. They are also super quick to make and can be put in the fridge until serving, allowing you to carry on with any other tasks while they set! Macadamia and Chocolate Pots MAKES 4 small portions | TOTAL TIME15 mins + 1 hr, to chill INGREDIENTS 1 x 250g tub plain, smooth, fat-free cottage cheese 165g macadamia nut butter 10ml (2 tsp) vanilla essence 50g xylitol 50g cocoa powder small…