• Nothing elevates the taste of tomatoes quite like the process of slow-drying them in the oven. Oven-dried tomatoes are packed with concentrated flavour, perfect for adding a sweet, tangy depth to your salads, pasta dishes, or antipasto platters. Best of all, they’re easy to make at home with just a few basic steps: For oven-dried tomatoes Preheat the oven to 120°C. Slice the tomatoes and place them on a foil-covered oven tray. Sprinkle with fresh thyme and season to taste. Drizzle with olive oil and dry in the oven for about 4 hours or overnight. Store covered with olive oil…

    Food&Home’s recipe developer, food stylist, and Awards judge Jezza-Rae Larsen made a delicious olive oil and balsamic vinegar bread dip using this year’s Food&Home Awards Rio Largo products. Keep an eye on our social media pages for information on when the Food&Home Awards winners will be announced. ALSO SEE: Wild Africa Cream liqueur cheesecake https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/wild-africa-cream-liqueur-cheesecake

    When it comes to culinary delights, Cape Town is a city that never disappoints, and its pizza scene is no exception. Join us as we explore the best places to indulge in pizza of all types – the thin and crispy ones, the pillowy and stretchy kind, those with traditional toppings and those that experiment with wild flavours. Ciao Pizza In the bustling heart of the city, Ciao Pizza stands out as a rare gem in Cape Town’s pizza scene, offering wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas that are completely Halaal. While traditional toppings like bacon and authentic salami are absent from the…

    Stellenbosch unveils a summer of fun: Stay and Play in South Africa’s culinary and wine capital and discover cool eateries, wine safaris and family-friendly adventures over the festive season. Summer is here, and Stellenbosch is ready to stay and play! From November 2024 to March 2025, this picturesque town in the heart of the Cape Winelands offers an exciting blend of summer experiences for families, foodies, wine enthusiasts and culture vultures.  “We’re inviting everyone to discover the magic, freedom and ‘coolness’ of a Stellenbosch summer,” says Elmarie Rabe, Marketing Manager of Visit Stellenbosch. “Think blue skies, vibey cafés, endless vineyard-scapes…

    Trevor Digoamaje, a popular barista at Bembom Portuguese Café in Linden, Johannesburg, who has been crowned the Diners Club’s Barista of the Year 2024.    A quiet Thursday turned unforgettable when a Diners Club team paid a surprise visit to Trevor at his espresso bar and presented him with his well-deserved R20 000 grand prize as the 2024 Barista Champion, as well as a certificate of excellence to be displayed at Bembom Linden.  Commemorating its second year, Diners Club’s The Day Makers Barista of the Year competition celebrates excellence in coffee craftsmanship, honouring the talented baristas, the Day Makers who deliver your…