• Arlecchino by tashas introduces a new culinary destination to Sea Point. Shaped by a Mediterranean appetite and the culture that has defined the tashas brand for nearly two decades. The menu, created by Tashas Group Culinary Director Jill Okkers, draws on the flavours, rhythms, and generosity of Italy – not through strict regional replication, but through a modern interpretation designed for Cape Town’s coastal energy. Founder and CEO of Tashas Group, Natasha Sideris, describes the food philosophy of this latest brand extension as “Mediterranean at heart but guided by instinct rather than rules. We wanted a menu that feels abundant, generous, and deeply pleasurable – something that encourages people to linger, share, and return.” The offering reflects the group’s long-standing commitment to all-day dining: adaptable, ingredient‑driven, and…

    This sausage, fennel, and burrata pasta is a great fusion of hearty flavours that are perfect for a cosy dinner. This quick and easy midweek recipe is a simple yet indulgent meal that feels like a restaurant-quality treat at home. Tasty sausages add all the seasoning you need in this creamy and deliciously savoury pasta, which can be on the table in well under 30 min. ALSO SEE: Creamy mince pasta Feature image: Supplied

    Today is National Chocolate Cake Day (it’s a thing celebrated every January 27th around the globe). It’s basically an excuse to stuff our faces with everything from gooey mud cakes to quirky beetroot-infused marvels. To mark the occasion, we’ve rounded up the most decadent, fun and downright delicious chocolate cake recipes from classic crowd-pleasers to inventive twists you’ll want to bake right now. 1. Flourless chocolate cake Gluten-free baking just got easier with this rich and creamy flourless chocolate cake! 2. Easy Vegan Chocolate Cake If you’re looking for a fun Saturday activity, try our super easy vegan chocolate…

    Rich, nostalgic and just the right amount of indulgent, this peanut butter biscuit and ice-cream sandwich is the kind of treat that disappears fast on hot summer days. Soft, crumbly peanut butter biscuits sandwich a generous scoop of creamy ice cream, creating the perfect balance of salty, sweet and cold. It’s unfussy, family-friendly and ideal for make-ahead entertaining – whether you’re serving it at a relaxed braai, a weekend lunch or as a fun dessert the kids can help assemble. Simple ingredients, big comfort factor and pure freezer-door joy. ALSO SEE: Peanut butter and chocolate self-saucing puddings https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/peanut-butter-chocolate-self-saucing-puddings

    Inside chef Michelle Theron’s wine-first seasonal gastronomy at Vergenoegd Löw . At Vergenoegd Löw, gastronomist Michelle Theron blends idealism, pragmatism, culinary mastery, and a humanist worldview. “Humanists see the world through an ethical lens,” she explains. “That’s why I was so moved by Zen master Kodo Sawaki’s words: ‘Air, water, plants, animals, and humans give themselves to each other. It is in this giving-themselves-to-each-other that we actually live.’ It’s a reminder that all life is connected and deserving of respect.”   Michelle’s sense of purpose found a home at this luxury Stellenbosch heritage wine estate, where she draws inspiration from a regeneratively-run, holistic ecoverse that nurtures vines, vegetables, herbs, livestock, and an impressive array of beehives. Here,…