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    Just add love with Woolies’ Valentine’s Day spoils

    LOVE – a universal feeling that can be expressed in every language. For the longest time, people worldwide have used Valentine’s Day to spoil their romantic partners with decadent confectionery, sensational garments, and luxurious bouquets. However, the sentiment around how this special day is celebrated continues to evolve. While these romantic displays of love will always be at the heart of Valentine’s Day, this year we invite you to celebrate your family members, the friends you have on speed dial, the colleagues who are there to listen to those date-night stories after your Teams call, the little ones who look…

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    Grapefruit curd tart with orange cream
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    Our best Sunday bakes

    These sweet treats will get your weekend started off the right way. Triple-chocolate crackle crunch cake This cake is bound to impress your guests! Burnt basque cheesecake This Burnt Basque cheesecake recipe is the perfect balance between sweet and creamy. Berry jam & vanilla palmiers A ‘berry’ delicious take on the classic palmier. Grapefruit curd tart with orange cream Deliciously baked grapefruit curd in pastry topped with orange zest cream. Rolled blueberry pecan brioche Just as good as the bakeries. This Rolled blueberry pecan brioche is all the buttery goodness to die for! ALSO SEE:…

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    Vegetarian chilli with guacamole
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    Vegetarian chilli with guacamole

    Vegetarian chilli with guacamole A wholesome vegetarian meal if you are looking to try something new! TOTAL TIME 45minutes | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 2 celery stalks 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 yellow bell pepper, deseeded and chopped 1 red bell pepper,  deseeded and chopped 2 fresh red chillies, finely chopped 1 tbsp smoked paprika 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp fresh oregano leaves 2 cups vegetable stock 400 g 70% dark chocolate, grated 400 g tinned four-bean-mix, grain and rinsed 1 tbsp sugar ¾ cup finely grated mature cheddar cheese 156…

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    Dark espresso surprise

    Espresso martini The rich chocolatey character of The Legendary Dark Silkie Irish Whiskey is superb in a Dark Espresso Surprise, Dark Silkie’s take on an espresso martini. Bringing the almost-forgotten smoky style of Irish whiskey back into the consciousness and repertoire of discerning premium spirits drinkers is the collection of Silkie whiskeys. Each whiskey in the collection is blended to an exacting standard by Sliabh Liag Distillers and takes drinkers on a journey through the rich, surprising rewards of whiskies with a varying degree of smoky character. INGREDIENTS 50 ml Dark Silkie Irish Whiskey 30 ml chilled espresso 15 ml…

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    Pantry hacks: Cocoa powder

    Cocoa, fig and pistachio date balls TIME: 20 mins + 1 hr, to firm up | MAKES: about 16 balls Place 12 dried dates (soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes and drained), 110g ground almonds, 70g coconut oil, 35g cocoa powder, 5ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence and a pinch salt in a blender and blitz until almost smooth. Stir in 50g toasted and chopped pistachio nuts, a small handful each of toasted desiccated coconut and chopped dried figs. Roll the mixture into 2cm balls and coat in finely chopped toasted pistachio nuts. Place in the fridge to firm up,…

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    Where to find vegan-friendly ice cream in Cape Town

    The vegan community has been flying its flag high and proud in the Mother City. We’re not quite sure when it began, but we’re certainly not complaining. A bunch of vegan-friendly restaurants, coffee shops, waffle houses, and ice cream parlours have been popping up on almost every corner. Here are 4 vegan-friendly ice cream spots every Capetonian needs to get to ASAP: Ditto Ice Cream & Waffle House Made from Cape Town’s favourite oat milk, Oh Oat m*lk, Ditto ice cream recently became the dairy-free alternative everyone’s been talking about! Deliciously creamy and indistinguishable from dairy, whether you’re vegan or…

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    Enjoy the spice of life at the Spice Route

    The Spice Route is truly a venue that has something for every member of the family – guaranteed! For the kids, the play area is what dreams are made of, trust us… Plus, there are mountain biking routes on the farm from 2,5km, making them accessible for young riders. For everyone else, there’s wine, beer, biltong, chocolate, and gin tasting! What a mouthful (in the best way, of course)! Spoil your family’s foodie with a trip to Brenda’s Deli where they can mix their own blend of spices and learn more about their favourites. Before we continue, you should also…

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    Zero waste ideas for speciality ingredients

    Here are some tips and tricks to use up a few speciality ingredients you may be using this season. Fruit & veggies Blend leftover berry pulp and seeds into your morning smoothie, or swirl into yoghurt or oats for a fruity finish. Add discarded tomato cores and seeds to your favourite tomato pasta, stew, bolognese or other tomato-based sauce. Grow avocado pits as a fun DIY project with the kids. Zested an orange? Enjoy freshly squeezed orange juice with your breakfast Clean out juiced grapefruit skins and place flat in a muffin tin like bowls. Prepare a sachet of…

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    Light and fluffy croissants
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    Gourmet croissant-inspired recipes

    Croissant day means that we had to share a round-up of our best recipes that use this brunch favourite. From cakes to “doughssants” we have a range of delicious recipes for you to try! Light and fluffy croissants Make your own croissants at home with the help of this step by step recipe! Super easy almond croissants If you’re looking to impress your friends with very low effort or just want to treat yourself, then this is the recipe for you! These croissants will look like you just picked them up from a nearby bakery, and will only…

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    George’s Grill House elevates the meat culture at Hyde Park Corner

    In 2020 George’s Grill House opened their first store serving superior aged meat and modern cuisine with Greek elements all prepared in their signature open kitchen at The Neighbourhood Square. This is the story of how George Kutra started this iconic restaurant where prime cuts are grilled to perfection. The name on the wall represents who he is, from the staff and the food to the ambiance and interiors. Where it all began George’s passion for the restaurant business took hold when he went into partnership with a friend in 1996 and they opened their first restaurant. Soon afterwards his…

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    Japan celebrates victory as they take World Pastry Cup home

    We’re no strangers to the level of craftsmanship and creativity that Japanese people practice, so the news of the Northeast Asian country winning 2023’s World Pastry Cup in France earlier this week is no big surprise! The World Pastry Cup is a prestigious two-day event held in Lyon, France, where 17 teams from across the map competed for the pastry cup this year. Overtaking both Italy and France, Japan came in first place for a third time in World Pastry Cup history, adding to their triumphs in 1989 and 2007. Amongst the world’s finest chocolate makers, pastry pros and sugar experts,…

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    Vegan chickpea and spinach burgers with red onion chutney
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    Veganuary menu planning for plant-based eating

    January is Veganuary – a month to challenge yourself to eat only plant-based foods to draw awareness to conscious and compassionate eating. If you’re not sure how to create your own vegan menu, we’ve got you covered with some of our best vegan recipes to get planning. However, a key consideration to keep in mind is to make sure that you’re eating enough protein every day for maximum energy and nutrition. READ MORE: The best vegan protein sources We’ve put together a range of vegan recipes to pick and choose from to build your vegan menu for the week. From…

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    Creator focus: Apothacafe

    Apothacafe, created by Nuraan Nicholas, is a small business specialising in homemade, dessert-themed candles. Made from eco-friendly wax, these candles look (and smell) good enough to eat! Please can you share a bit about yourself and the journey that led you to Apothacafe. I’ve always been interested in developing myself as a creative. I am a fashion designer and visual artist and while I was renovating my home studio, I came across a lovely candle brand and wanted to purchase from them. Unfortunately by the time I remembered to buy a candle I had completely forgotten their name! At that…

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    Lavender and rosemary popcorn
    In Desserts

    8 Must-try popcorn recipes

    Popcorn is an often forgotten about snack that can be quick and easy to make at home. No more running to the store for chips when you can make a big bowl of homemade popcorn in a pinch. We’re sharing some of our best popcorn recipes – with some decadent must-try desserts mixed in. If you give any of these recipes a try, don’t forget to tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram! We love seeing and sharing your creations. Candied popcorn Candied popcorn is sure to be your new favourite sweet snack. It’s also a fun homemade gift idea for the…

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    Crème de la crème: Food & Home Awards 2022

    Say hello to the Food&Home 2022 winners! The very first Food&Home Awards are here. Our judges tried and tested hundreds of products to find the best in the basics from coffee to frozen and ready meals. Coffee Who doesn’t love their morning cuppa coffee? From beans and grounds to instant and pods, here’s our top picks: Gold Truth Coffee Single Origin Daterra Microlot Woolworths Kenyan Single Origin Capsule Truth Coffee Antithesis – best decaf Silver Jacobs Chocolate Hazelnut Sachets Truth Coffee Deep, Dark & Twisted Truth Coffee – Black Honey Woolworths Italian Coffee Beans – best everyday “We…

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