• Nestled beneath Lion’s Head and surrounded by ocean views, the President Hotel, Cape Town, and their executive chef, invites food and wine lovers alike to indulge in a culinary experience with a five-course dinner expertly paired with Anthonij Rupert Wines. The renowned estate’s flagship range represents the pinnacle of quality, which the chef’s menu aims to match. On 25th April 2019 from 19:00, the President Hotel invites guests to enjoy a glass of the L’Ormarins Brut Classique NV MCC upon arrival, welcoming a memorable experience of uninterrupted sea views in the windless sanctuary of Bantry Bay. The menu, artfully paired…

    Your one-stop, one-shop dinner inspiration for the week ahead. We love that most of these meals make enough for lunch the next day too! Lentil pasta with leeks and shredded Brussels sprouts Move over, wheat-based pastas! We’re loving the health benefits of Happy Earth People’s chickpea and lentil fusilli pastas – they’re made with nothing but 100% chickpeas and lentils respectively, so are fabulously high in protein, low GI and free from all grains, including wheat. Recipe here: Lentil pasta with leeks and shredded Brussels sprouts Chicken, pea and mint soup This chicken, pea and mint soup is gluten- and…

    Print Recipe Koeksisters Serves: 36 Cooking Time: 50 mins plus overnight for the syrup Ingredients SYRUP 1,25kg sugar 750ml (3 cups) water DOUGH 560g cake flour 15ml (1 tbsp) baking powder a pinch of salt 30ml (2 tbsp) butter 1 large egg 375ml (1½ cups) milk oil, for deep frying Instructions 1 For the syrup,

    Your one-stop, one-shop dinner inspiration for the week ahead. We love that most of these meals make enough for lunch the next day too!   Easy tacos Make up your own menu for unexpected guests from this deliciously simple recipe – a gourmet meal in a flash doesn’t come easier than this. Recipe here: Easy tacos Mushroom and pesto gnocchi This gnocchi dish only takes 30 minutes to make! Chicken and mushroom pot pies These chicken and mushroom pot pies are perfect for the whole family. Recipe here: Chicken and mushroom pot pies Mac ‘n cheese Cape-based foodie Candice says of…

    Lavender scones These lavender scones are fragrant and perfect for a relaxing afternoon tea. Substitute the lavender flowers for lemon juice to create zesty treats, or omit both…

    Giant gooey Easter egg cookie Nothing says hoppy Easter like this giant Easter egg cookie! https://youtu.be/VnjG4dDVaA8 ALSO SEE: Easter desserts to indulge in over the long weekend https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/easter-desserts-to-indulge-in-over-the-long-weekend…

    Want not? Waste not! We leave no stone unturned and potential craft un-upcycled! Nestle your Easter treats in these pretty baskets woven from old paper gift bags. By Sarah-Jane Williams Photographs by Katelyn Allegra What you need paper bag/gift bag (with stiff handles if you plan to use the bag’s handles for your basket handles) scissors tape measure pencil ruler mini clothes pegs hot glue gun twigs, assorted greenery and ribbons, to decorate Easter eggs, to fill STEP ONE Cut vertically down one corner of the bag and fold it out flat on a work surface, removing the bottom section…