Summer is here, and nothing complements the season better than a refreshing drink in hand! Whether you’re lounging poolside, hosting a backyard braai, entertaining for the holiday season, or simply looking for a way to cool off after a long day, the right drink can make any moment better. From fruity cocktails that pack a punch to vibrant mocktails and iced teas for everyone to enjoy, we’ve rounded up the best summer drinks to keep you refreshed. Sip into summer: Refreshing drinks to beat the heat 1. Pink gin and tonic with rooibos and lemongrass 2. Granadilla, rose, and pomegranate…
This festive season, the kitchen heats up as Celebrity MasterChef South Africa debuts on SABC 3. The six-part series brings together 12 well-known South African celebrities to compete…
It’s right there in the name. Show-stopping stars and floating berries trifle is all you need for a truly sensational dinner finale. The best thing about this trifle is that while it looks like it took hours of meticulous planning, it’s actually very easy. Master in the glory of making each individual layer of this trifle yourself. Not only does this dessert look fabulous, it tastes the part too. Recipe and styling by Thulisa Martins ALSO SEE: Ice-cream Christmas trees https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/ice-cream-christmas-trees
Beneath the bevy of artisanal spirits screaming out for attention on the shelves of upmarket cocktail bars, drink trollies and most liquor stores, there is one brand that…
The wonderful chaos that goes into Christmas lunch preparation usually begins the day before, on Christmas Eve, with much moaning about how, once again, you’re left to do everything by yourself and how, after last year, you vowed you wouldn’t prepare the meal by yourself again! But alas, you’ve poured yourself a glass of something
These ice cream Christmas trees are perfect for the warm festive season. And best of all: it’s super easy to make! ALSO SEE: Cranberry, walnut and brie Christmas pastry wreath Recipe, styling and photograph by Katelyn Allegra Assisted by Casandra Upton
Win with Beko: Inspired by nature, powered by light Imagine if your fruits and veggies could stay crisp, colorful, and bursting with nutrients for days longer! With Beko’s…
From alcoholic beverages to sweet treats, tasting experiences are an excellent way to sample a selection of delectable delights in one sitting. Johannesburg has many establishments that provide bite-sized wonders to test and try. Need help determining which tasting experience in Johannesburg will tickle your fancy? Take a look at a few spots that are sure to create an unforgettable culinary adventure. Gin & Chocolate Pairing (Time Anchor Distillery) A small but dynamic distillery near the edge of the Maboneng area, Time Anchor Distillery is a must-visit location for all gin lovers. Known for providing innovative infusions and fun packaging, a Mirari gin-tasting…
This cake is figgin delicious! Celebrate the festive season with this show-stopping upside-down fig cake. Lush, caramelized figs glisten atop a moist, spiced cake,d drizzled generously with a…
Travellers and Johannesburg have the opportunity to unite and enjoy the arrival of The Pot Luck Club by Luke Dale Roberts at The Peech Hotel in the heart of Melrose. Since its opening twenty years ago the boutique hotel has become a multi-award winning contemporary destination that keeps expanding and evolving into a space that offers afro-chic luxury across thirty-two rooms and suites set amid a lush of indigenous gardens. In 2019 the hotel welcomes its fine-dining restaurant, Basalt, which has played host to many acclaimed chefs over the last five years. In January 2025 the restaurant space will welcome…
As the festive season draws closer, it’s time to start planning your Christmas menu and think about how you want to adorn your table with dishes that reflect…