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    On your marks, get set, bake! The Great South African Bake Off returns for a fourth season, with new judges, hosts, and 12 new amateur bakers battling for the desiderate title. In April, BBC Lifestyle invited members of the media and food influencers to a sneak glimpse of the set where all the baking magic happens.  The pantry is fully stocked, workstations are fully equipped, and ovens are ready for The Great South African Bake Off season 4 kitchen. On Wednesday, 9 August, on BBC Lifestyle (DStv 174) at 20:00, baking fans across South Africa will meet the new amateur…

    Are you stuck on what to serve for Easter lunch? We’ve got you covered with some of our best Easter feast ideas that the whole family will love. Which one is on your must-make list? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram. Slow-roasted lamb shoulder and chickpeas with preserved lemon, pistachio and mint pesto Easter and lamb go together like chocolate and eggs and this slow-roasted lamb shoulder is the perfect main course to serve at your Easter celebration. The preparation is minimal so start the cooking process early in the morning and have the roast ready as guests arrive!…

    It’s packed with a whopping 50 recipes to suit every taste and need Utterly heavenly no-bake and baked treats to indulge in Our Easter crafts section transforms everyday items into gorgeous decor Up for grabs: SPAR shopping vouchers worth R30 000! Nifty and oh-so nice ways to use up leftover hot cross buns Heart-warming comfort food from brand-new local cookbook, Bibby’s Kitchen Valued at R17 452, a 2-night stay for 2 at the Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront in Cape Town could be yours! Fresh limes play a starring role in 6 deliciously different dishes We’ve even thought of your precious pooch this…

    Easter is a time for cooking, feasting and expressing gratitude. Let GLAD help make the holidays a little easier with their handy product range and creative tips for Easter fun and festivities! Let the kids decorate Glad Zip Seal Bags with stickers and coloured pens so each one has their own safe storage for all their Easter Treats. This also makes it easy to freeze treats if they melt. Making some Easter treats? Entertain the kids with decorating using Glad Zip Seal Bags. Fresh hot cross buns are easy to freeze ahead of time, in Glad Freezer Bags, then defrost…

    Your one-stop, one-shop dinner inspiration for the week ahead. We love that most of these meals make enough for lunch the next day too! Lentil pasta with leeks and shredded Brussels sprouts Move over, wheat-based pastas! We’re loving the health benefits of Happy Earth People’s chickpea and lentil fusilli pastas – they’re made with nothing but 100% chickpeas and lentils respectively, so are fabulously high in protein, low GI and free from all grains, including wheat. Recipe here: Lentil pasta with leeks and shredded Brussels sprouts Chicken, pea and mint soup This chicken, pea and mint soup is gluten- and…

    Your one-stop, one-shop dinner inspiration for the week ahead. We love that most of these meals make enough for lunch the next day too!   Easy tacos Make up your own menu for unexpected guests from this deliciously simple recipe – a gourmet meal in a flash doesn’t come easier than this. Recipe here: Easy tacos Mushroom and pesto gnocchi This gnocchi dish only takes 30 minutes to make! Chicken and mushroom pot pies These chicken and mushroom pot pies are perfect for the whole family. Recipe here: Chicken and mushroom pot pies Mac ‘n cheese Cape-based foodie Candice says of…

    This wine, for that dish So much wine, so little time. Here are some standout wines to try this April, paired with delicious recipes from our magazine. Robertson Winery Constitution Road Shiraz 2012, R220 For this flagship red, grapes are sourced from the winery’s top shiraz vineyards, two blocks on the Wolfkloof farm. It’s rich and undulating, with a spiced prune entry developing into tacky blackberries with tracings of dark chocolate and earthy minerality. Smartly put together, it’s velvety, smooth and full of berry fruit—you won’t go wrong uncorking this. Pair with: Lamb chops with creamy leek and cauliflower purée, and mint…

    Indulge your nearest and dearest with some scrumptious bites this Easter thanks to SPAR Freshline’s range of baked goods. Here’s your chance to win a SPAR voucher worth R1 000! All you have to do is to complete the entry form and answer the easy question below. In this delectable selection from SPAR Freshline, speckled eggs lend a touch of whimsy to cakes and cupcakes; and toasted hot cross buns keep hunger pangs at bay while you work at creating the perfect Easter lunch. From snack time right through to dessert, you’ll be sorted with a sweet treat to eat…

    When you think Easter dessert table, you think hot cross buns. But thanks to SPAR Freshline, you can ditch the usual hot cross buns with butter and get creative with these extra-yummy, on-trend recipes! Plus, stand a chance to WIN a R1 000 SPAR voucher! Simply fill out the form below and answer an easy question (HINT: the answer is in the recipes). APPLE, HONEY AND GINGER HOT CROSS BUN CRUMBLE Serves 8 – 10 EASY 1 hr WHAT YOU NEED Apple filling SPAR Butter, to grease + 30ml (2 tbsp) 60ml (¼ cup) SPAR Honey 15ml (1 tbsp) demerara sugar…

    At Food & Home Entertaining, we love puddings in every shape, taste and form! And because we know you love puddings too, we’ve rounded up the best collection of pudding recipes for you to try. Go on and indulge! Boozy fig and honey pudding Strictly for adults, this boozy fig and honey pudding is sticky, sweet and especially delicious when served with cream. The figs undermine the sweetness with their wonderful earthy flavour, and honey is the perfect sauce for such a dish. Chocolate brownie pudding “There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with…

    Get sweet smart with the perfect Easter egg hunt this year – avoid heavy and unhealthy sugar ups and downs with these useful tips from Canderel. Easter is synonymous with chocolate bunnies, eggs, marshmallows and golden chocolate coins by the basket-load. For any parent (especially parents of a diabetic child), this sugar-filled holiday can be daunting. With healthy sugar alternatives like Canderel, you can make sure your child doesn’t miss out on any of the childhood fun. Planning your Easter egg hunt: • When planning the hunt, try not to make the chocolate and sugary treats the focal point. Include…

    If you’ve ever thought that halaal food is limited to samoosas, bobotie, and biryani, prepare to be pleasantly surprised! The upcoming HalaalGoods Market (HGM) will change South Africans’ perception of halaal food. From Bao Buns to  Korean kimchi, mouthwatering smashburgers to fried ice cream, and from baklava to delectable nutella chapatis, South Africa’s first artisanal halaal food and design market is redefining the halaal experience. Beyond food, it showcases locally made clothing, offers kids’ craft play areas, and even features a comedy show as part of its vibrant lineup. According to HGM founder Fehmida Jordaan, “HGM represents and celebrates the…

    If ever you find yourself travelling west along the R44 towards Riebeeck Kasteel, you’ll happen to spot what appears to be giant piles of out-of-place haystacks on the side of the road, in the middle of nowhere. A closer look and you’ll spot a little tuk-tuk coffee cart, braai stand and some tables and chairs between the hay. Picture: @moralecoffeetogo / Instagram You’ve just stumbled across Morale Coffee To Go, the Boland’s hidden gem, where you can get everything from coffee to frozen drinks, breakfast buns and Roosterkoek. Country vibes, great coffee and outrageous views Located by the wheat and canola…

    We visited the new I Love the Dough on Kloof street, famous for their neon lighting, catchy tunes and the freshest pizza parties in town! View this post on Instagram A post shared by I LOVE THE DOUGH (@ilovethedoughct) Beams of Cape Town summer sun stream in through the windows, adding a warm glow to the bright neon pink hue of the restaurant. As I sit down for dinner with my sister, a classic golden oldie booms from the DJ booth, I do a little wiggle in my seat. The longer I sit, the more I feel like I…

    The consumption of plant-based food as a lifestyle choice is growing in leaps and bounds across the globe as we become more mindful of the need for a sustainable environment. One of the most pleasurable ways to eat less meat is tucking into juicy vegetable burgers with friends and family, enjoyed with a glass or two of Roodeberg’s Classic Red Blend. Motivated by the joy of bringing people together with outstanding quality and consistent drinking pleasure, Roodeberg has teamed up with food writer Ilse van der Merwe to create delicious plant-based, no-fuss burgers. Meat-free burgers make ideal holiday food as they…