• The late former finance minister and South African Reserve Bank governor, Tito Mboweni, was renowned not only for his proficiency with numbers but also for his interest in cuisine. He won the hearts of many on social media with his famous Lucky Star pilchards canned fish dish and various recipes. In honour of his legacy, Kamogelo Sojane, Banqueting Sous Chef at Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom, was inspired to create a pilchard dish worthy of Mboweni and has shared his fish croquettes recipe. “Not only am I paying homage to Tito with my pilchard-inspired recipe, but fish also provides numerous…

    These vanilla, coconut and plum cupcakes are just as delicious as they are pretty. The sweetness of the cake is occasionally punctuated with a sharp tartness of plum, and the two are perfectly harmonised by the creamy decadence of cream cheese icing. Plums are from the stone fruit family, along with apricots, peaches, cherries and nectarines; from the genus prunus. Plums that are ripe and ready to gobble up will yield to gentle pressure in your hand. Plums that are excessively hard to the touch are still immature and haven’t had time to develop taste and texture. Well-graded plums will…

    This delicious self-saucing light lemon sponge pudding is perfect for feeding a crowd, especially after a Sunday meal. It’s the ultimate quick and easy comfort dessert, that’s ready in under an hour. As it bakes, the mixture separates into two layers, forming a light sponge at the top and a tangy lemon curd at the bottom. Also known as “Japie se gunsteling pudding”, this citrus pudding is loved by all. If you are a fan of lemons, then this lemon recipe collection will be your new best friend! ALSO SEE: Lemon ripple honey cheesecake https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/lemon-ripple-honey-cheesecake

    The kitchen, the heart of the home, can quickly turn into a danger zone! 1 Whether a skilled chef, an adventurous amateur, or a reluctant meal prepper, cuts and burns are often a frequent byproduct of cooking. Common kitchen hazards noted in a clinical study: 1 in 2 housewives had met with a domestic accident in the previous six months, with injury by sharp or pointed instrument ranking first on the list. 2 More than one-third of burn injuries seen at an outpatient burn clinic were kitchen-related and most of them (84 %) occurred in the kitchen at home! 3…

    Cake Canteen has opened its third location at The Woodmill in Stellenbosch, just in time to celebrate its first birthday on 1 November – and their third location in less than 12 months! At Cake Canteen, the motto ‘Collaboration over Competition’ is more than just words—it’s a philosophy that fuels everything they do. Each shop features a Cake Table that’s always brimming with a colourful array of exquisite sweet and savoury treats from top-notch local bakers and artisans, including crowd favourites like The Velvet Cake Co., Café Chiffon, and Short & Sweet. View this post on Instagram A…