Last year, Food&Home introduced readers to La Motte Bakery, where master baker Markus Färbinger’s influence and philosophy brought a renewed focus on bread in its most authentic, wholesome form. This time, we return to Franschhoek to shine the spotlight on one of the driving forces behind the bakery’s success: Ricardo Slawers. Baking for more than a decade Ricardo Slawers has been baking at La Motte for 11 years. While his beautiful breads and the estate’s famous mosbolletjies have been putting satisfied smiles on the faces of bread lovers for all these years, it is since the opening of the La…
You’ve found the dreamiest curry recipe and dash to your kitchen to start cooking, only to find yourself doubting how long you’ve had that jar of garam masala…
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These super succulent lamb burger patties are made using an ingenious hack. Topped with smashed avocado, tzatiki, caramelised onion and veg, these burgers make an epic midweek meal…
Soak up the last of winter’s chill with this light, fuss-free sheet pan vegetable soup. Roasted to perfection in just 30 minutes, the veggies caramelise beautifully in the oven before being blended into a velvety, flavour-packed soup. A swirl of cream adds just the right touch of indulgence, while golden cheese toasties on the side make it a comforting meal without the effort. Simple, wholesome, and perfect for weeknights when you need something warm and satisfying—this sheet pan soup is winter’s easiest hug in a bowl. Whip this recipe up in a flash, either on the stove, in the oven,…
The freezer is one of my secret weapons in the kitchen. When I’ve had a long day or run out of ideas of what to make for dinner…
Butter is one of those everyday kitchen staples we don’t give much thought to – until it tears a hole through your slice of fresh bread because it’s rock-hard from the fridge. The big question is: should butter live on the counter or in the fridge? Read more: 5 ways to use leftover buttermilk The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all – it depends on the type of butter you buy, how hot your kitchen gets, and how quickly you use it: Butter is mostly made up of fat, which naturally makes it quite resistant to bacteria. That’s why, unlike milk or cream,…
Bright, zesty, and perfect for any braai or quick dinner. This lime and chilli chicken with smoky corn recipe brings bold flavours to your plate with minimal fuss.…
As winter winds down, there’s still time to savour the comfort of a cosy evening meal. Think bubbling pots, hearty flavours, and dinners that warm you from the inside out—without keeping you in the kitchen for hours. These quick and easy recipes are perfect for those in-between nights when you want something satisfying and seasonal, but simple enough to enjoy at the end of a long day. Read more: Best herbs to curb final flu symptoms this winter Quick and easy dinner recipes to gather around the table, and soak in the last of the season’s chill: Leek and potato…
We’re in that weird time where winter is slowly fading away and spring is settling in. And if you’re an avid gardener, you’ll know that this is the…