• Cape Town’s Bardelli’s Restaurant has clinched the top spot in this year’s Porcupine Ridge Pizzeria Challenge and taken the title of South Africa’s favourite pizza restaurant. It is a stunning comeback for the Kenilworth-based restaurant which had to bow out of last year’s competition when a fire devastated part of the building causing it to close for nine months in order to rebuild and refurbish. Ferdinando’s Pizza (Observatory, Cape Town) – which took the hotly contested title in 2022 – was placed second and Potchefstroom’s Oukraal Restaurant claimed third place. Bardelli’s was voted the country’s fourth favourite pizzeria in the…

    Food&Home’s talented food stylist and one of this year’s Food&Home Awards judges, Jezza-Rae Larsen, had our mouths watering with these succulent, perfectly flavoured prawns made using Colleen’s Handmade Sauces — one of this year’s awards entries. ALSO SEE: Avo mousse with Cajun prawns https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/avo-mousse-cajun-prawns

    Cold-brewed coffee is all the rage in summer – not chilled, creamy, sickly sweet iced coffee of large coffee-shop chains, but coffee brewed slowly in cold water. The…

    This zesty, fresh dressing will give a delicious kick to any piece of meat! Chimichurri is the most delicious silky condiment that drips over your steak, chicken or fish. Super easy to make, with simple, easy to find ingredients. Grilled steak with chimichurri is the perfect combination of tender beef and delicious seasoning. Perfect for a braai on a summer’s day! Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram ALSO SEE: Pan-fried rump steak with spiced salt and fresh beetroot salsa

    Inspired by Pretty Woman (1990), these toasted meringue-dipped strawberries and fruity bubbly are sweet little bites of pure summer romance. Fresh, juicy strawberries are coated in light, fluffy meringue, and toasted to golden perfection. Served alongside a glass of bubbly, this dessert brings a touch of glamour to any occasion. Perfect for celebrations or romantic evenings, it’s an easy yet sophisticated recipe that combines charm and flavour in every bite. ALSO SEE: Strawberries and cream meringue sandwiches

    This December, Vergenoegd Löw is hosting a series of exciting Advent celebrations, offering a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the true spirit of the season. Be there when the estate comes alive with festive cheer, exceptional music, and the warmth of community. Each Sunday before Christmas Day, from 16:00 to 19:30, guests will be treated to a captivating performance, surrounded by stunning seasonal decorations, and followed by a sumptuous festive feast prepared by chef Drikus Brink and his talented team. The series of performances, themed around Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love, are set to showcase some of South Africa’s…