• Over the last weekend of October, The Luxurious Marble Circus welcomed over 8000 glorious guests to a festival like no other.  Sprawled over 75000 square meters at Ground The Venue in Muldersdrift were magnificent moments that surprised and delighted at every turn, giving guests the opportunity to experience luxurious fun in a multitude of ways throughout the day. With wonder, whimsy, and high-end hospitality at its core, The Luxurious Marble Circus, in a grand collaboration with Investec, was unlike any festival that has come before it. Each and every detail was meticulously designed to offer an elevated experience. From the…

    The late former finance minister and South African Reserve Bank governor, Tito Mboweni, was renowned not only for his proficiency with numbers but also for his interest in cuisine. He won the hearts of many on social media with his famous Lucky Star pilchards canned fish dish and various recipes. In honour of his legacy, Kamogelo Sojane, Banqueting Sous Chef at Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom, was inspired to create a pilchard dish worthy of Mboweni and has shared his fish croquettes recipe. “Not only am I paying homage to Tito with my pilchard-inspired recipe, but fish also provides numerous…

    These vanilla, coconut and plum cupcakes are just as delicious as they are pretty. The sweetness of the cake is occasionally punctuated with a sharp tartness of plum, and the two are perfectly harmonised by the creamy decadence of cream cheese icing. Plums are from the stone fruit family, along with apricots, peaches, cherries and nectarines; from the genus prunus. Plums that are ripe and ready to gobble up will yield to gentle pressure in your hand. Plums that are excessively hard to the touch are still immature and haven’t had time to develop taste and texture. Well-graded plums will…

    This delicious self-saucing light lemon sponge pudding is perfect for feeding a crowd, especially after a Sunday meal. It’s the ultimate quick and easy comfort dessert, that’s ready in under an hour. As it bakes, the mixture separates into two layers, forming a light sponge at the top and a tangy lemon curd at the bottom. Also known as “Japie se gunsteling pudding”, this citrus pudding is loved by all. If you are a fan of lemons, then this lemon recipe collection will be your new best friend! ALSO SEE: Lemon ripple honey cheesecake https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/lemon-ripple-honey-cheesecake

    The kitchen, the heart of the home, can quickly turn into a danger zone! 1 Whether a skilled chef, an adventurous amateur, or a reluctant meal prepper, cuts and burns are often a frequent byproduct of cooking. Common kitchen hazards noted in a clinical study: 1 in 2 housewives had met with a domestic accident in the previous six months, with injury by sharp or pointed instrument ranking first on the list. 2 More than one-third of burn injuries seen at an outpatient burn clinic were kitchen-related and most of them (84 %) occurred in the kitchen at home! 3…