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    Terror Lekopa
    In Caxton

    Interview with Terror Lekopa – Unilever Food Solutions Junior Chef of the Year

    We chat to Terror Lekopa, the winner of Unilever Food Solutions Junior Chef of the Year competition in 2017. As part of his prize, he got to spend some time with Chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen at his Michelin Start restaurant, Restaurant JAN in Nice, France. Read more about Terror’s experience in our interview below. F&HE: Welcome back! Tell us a bit more about your trip to Nice?  Terror Lekopa: As part of my prize for winning the Unilever Food Solutions Junior Chef of the Year competition in 2017, I travelled to Nice, France from 20 January to 31 January…

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    Clean-Green-Lean machine smoothie recipe
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    Clean-Green-Lean machine smoothie recipe

    Friend and foe will be green with envy over your hot bod! This green smoothie is filled with a simple combination of fresh leafy greens and flavourful fruits. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Food&Home (@foodandhomesa) INGREDIENTS ½ avocado handful baby spinach big piece of cucumber ½ banana 100 ml orange juice slice of pineapple, sliced into chunks METHOD  Mix all of the ingredients together and blend until smooth. CHOCOLATE LOVERS, TRY THIS: The Chocoholic smoothie bowl Recipe and styling by Imka Webb Photograph by Dylan Swart Video by Iain Rennie ALSO TRY: Berry blast…

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    Dr. Oetker’s restaurant quality chocolate pizza
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    Stay in with these five ways to make 2018 your best Valentine’s Day yet

    February may be the month of love, but that doesn’t mean you have to go all out on an extravagant evening to show the one you love how much you care. This Valentine’s Day, Dr. Oetker is declaring Valentine’s Day a day for all your loved ones – not just your Valentine’s Bae. Here are five ways to swap out the fancy dinners, weekend getaways and pricey gifts for an unforgettable night in with the one (or ones) you love! So, grab your BFF, siblings, family, friends or even your fur kid and cosy up for the perfect night in.…

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    Palazzo serves the perfect high tea
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    Palazzo Montecasino serves the perfect high tea

    The elegant Palazzo Montecasino hotel has introduced a fresh new world-class and delectable High Tea, created by recently appointed Head Pastry Chef Marco Gaspar, and perfect for tranquil afternoons of blissful indulgence, away from the pressures of life. Chef Marco’s High Tea menu includes a delicious selection of cakes, sandwiches, quiches, scones, and freshly infused teas. The sweet display includes lime cheesecake mousse with raspberry jam, orange soft cake, dark chocolate berry tart, mango coconut custard choux puff, macaroons, lemon meringue tart, dark chocolate slices. Savoury sandwiches include chicken pastrami, pesto and smoked mozzarella on focaccia, smoked salmon, cream cheese…

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    Win a case of Flagstone wine this Valentine’s Day
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    Win a case of Flagstone wine this Valentine’s Day

    What’s not to love about Pinot Noir? There’s really only one wine that embodies the unfathomable mystery that is romantic love. Amorous, succulent and fleshy with a voluptuous perfume, no other red is as silky or seductive as Pinot Noir. Its colour is a garnet red blush and when it comes to sexy, Pinot Noir owns it! Pinot Noir is an enchanting wine variety with a quirky personality; part of the fanaticism around this varietal stems from the challenge farmers experience growing it and winemakers face producing it. (Also known as the heartbreak grape) Pinot Noir is particular, sensitive and…

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    Subscribe to our newsletter and win!

    We’re spreading the love this February! Four lucky readers who subscribe to our FREE weekly newsletter during the month of Feb, will win a Beyer’s chocolate hamper worth R346 each! All you have to do to stand a chance of winning a chocolaty hamper is to fill in the form below to subscribe to our newsletter. This competition will end 28 February 2018. Terms and conditions apply. Name Email Subscribe

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    Valentine’s Day date ideas for foodies
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    Valentine’s Day date ideas for foodies

    We’ve rounded up the top Valentine’s Day date ideas for foodies. Scroll down to find your perfect date idea for 14 February! Valentine’s dinner at the renowned Cellars-Hohenort Celebrate the most romantic day of the year at one of the three renowned properties within The Collection by Liz McGrath. On the 14 February 2018, The Cellars-Hohenort, in Constantia, Cape Town, invites you to enjoy a delectable six-course Valentine’s Day dinner at The Conservatory restaurant for just R695 per person. Take a romantic stroll through our beautiful gardens with your significant other, before sitting down to share a pre-dinner glass of bubbles…

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    Peppermint Crisp fridge tart
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    15 most-popular recipes for 2017

    2017 was a big year for desserts. 10 of the 15 most-popular recipes for 2017 that made this list were delightful sweet treats. Of course, South Africa’s most loved dessert, the Peppermint Crisp tart, took the top spot on this list, but lemon desserts seemed to have been just as popular, with the Gourmet Greek lemon tart taking the first spot in the lemon desserts category. Savoury meals were low on the priority list, with the first savoury dish coming in at number 6. Whether you craved salty or sweet, we know that 2017 was a year filled with delicious…

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    ultimate christmas hamper
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    Win the ultimate Christmas hamper worth over R1 300!

    This festive season we’re spoiling one Food & Home Entertaining reader with an amazing foodie hamper! Want to know what’s inside? 3 x 250g bags of coffee from Craft Coffee, valued at R100 each Craft Coffee’s House blend is a 3-bean blend from India, Guatamala and Brazil. Expect Vanilla, dark chocolate and hints of toasted hazelnuts with a brown sugar sweetness. Craft Coffee combines art & science to produce some of the best roasted coffee in the world. You can expect quality products backed with super friendly and efficient service. Visit their café or book a roastery tour and experience…

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    10 Trifle recipes your guests will love this Christmas
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    10 Trifle recipes your guests will love this Christmas

    Trifle, a traditional English dessert, and often enjoyed over the festive season, is a definite South African favourite on Christmas tables. Trifles are so easy to make and are a real crowd-pleaser! Below we share 10 trifle recipes your guests will love – from traditional trifle recipes to more modern trifles, this is the only trifle recipe collection you need this Christmas. Quick and easy Christmas trifle This panettone trifle is soaked in deliciously festive spirit and is our gift to busy cooks as it’s a cinch to make. Cheat’s tropical trifle The easiest dessert to quickly throw together for…

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    Quick and easy Christmas trifle
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    Quick and easy Christmas trifle

    This panettone trifle is soaked in deliciously festive spirit and is our gift to busy cooks as it’s a cinch to make. Serves 4 – 6 EASY 10 minutes excluding refrigeration This quick and easy Christmas trifle has all the wow elements! You’ll need: 250ml ready-made strawberry jelly 250ml ready-made custard 250ml sliced strawberries 250ml dried cranberries 500g chocolate panettone drizzled with 100ml brandy 500ml whipped fresh cream How to do it: Decoratively place a few spoonfuls of jelly in a serving bowl followed by a spoonful of custard. Sprinkle with the strawberries, cranberries and panettone, and spoon over some…

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    In December, we’re eating berries
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    In December, we’re eating berries

    How to buy and store berries Rich in vitamin C, the berry family includes blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, gooseberries, mulberries, raspberries, red currants and strawberries. Once berries have been picked they won’t ripen any further so it’s important to look for fruit that is plump with a deep colour and perfumed fragrance. To check for ripeness, turn the punnet upside down. If the berries stain the lid or appear mushy they may be overripe and should be avoided as they are then only good for making jam. It’s best to refrigerate berries in their packaging or on a plate lined with…

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    FHE Christmas Covers
    In Lifestyle

    10 years of F&HE Christmas covers

    With the festive season around the corner, we are feeling the Christmas cheer and because today is also #ThrowbackThursday, we are sharing our Christmas covers from the last 10 years with you! “Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” Calvin Coolidge Christmas 2007 Christmas food, tipples and tables… Eat, drink and be merry! In December 2007, we served up a magical Christmas spread. “We decided to photograph our Christmas menu special in the bush this year and so, armed…

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