• The Gin School at the Indaba Hotel recently launched their new three-month partnership with local brand Milorho Hand Crafted Gin; Ryan Enslin discovers what this small batch gin brand is all about. The inviting tones of the Gin School welcome you upon arrival Going to the Gin School at the Indaba Hotel is always a memorable affair. The room lures you in with warm copper hues from ancient-looking stills, an array of botanicals are neatly laid out in little glass beakers, and there is more gin to satiate your gin-o-clock routine than you actually require. So when the opportunity arose to sample the new…

    Take part in an exciting theatrical event and get involved in a “1950s Murder Mystery” at the Radisson RED Hotel. The organisers, Dinners to Die For, will be taking attendees back in time to the 1950s on 17 February 2023. You can expect a warm welcome with drinks on arrival to the venue; an “enchanting Amber Ballroom”. There, professional actors will perform just before the evening’s dinner proceedings begin. The audience can assist in gathering clues to solve the fake murder, interrogating suspects, reviewing the evidence and more during diner. The fun part is the audience gets to decide who the guilty party is before they…

    Steak with mash and greens A quick and easy steak for two! Valentine’s Day dinner doesn’t need to be complicated – try this simply delicious steak with mash and greens. SERVES: 1 INGREDIENTS steak cut of choice 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce salt & pepper, as needed 1 tbsp oil 20 g butter handful of fresh thyme springs 1 garlic clove METHOD GENEROUSLY brush the steak with Worcestershire sauce on both sides. SEASON steak with salt and pepper. HEAT pan then add oil. Sear the steak starting with the fatty side. ADD thyme, garlic and butter then sear each side…

    Choc-cherry coconut bars Impress your Valentine with these delectable bars. PREP TIME 30 mins + refrigeration/freezing | MAKES 16 | GLUTEN FREE | DAIRY FREE | VEGAN  INGREDIENTS 200 g dark chocolate, roughly chopped 1 cup dried or glace cherries 3 cups desiccated coconut ½ cup golden syrup 1 tsp vanilla essence ⅓ cup melted coconut oil seed oil  METHOD GREASE and line base and sides of an 18 cm x 28 cm rectangular pan with baking paper. PLACE half the chocolate in a small heatproof bowl over a pot of gently simmering water (don’t allow bowl to…

    Chetna Makan’s chilli naan pizza This recipe is in no way disrespecting either naan or pizza, as I love them both dearly, but I’ve started to combine them.…

    Red velvet hearts with whipped cream Treat that special someone in your life to these heartfelt red velvet hearts with whipped cream. MAKES: 5-6 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Food&Home (@foodandhomesa) INGREDIENTS 2 red velvet sponge (try this red velvet recipe) 2 whipped cream strawberries to garnish METHOD CUT the sponge using a small heart shaped cookie cutter. LAYER the first sponge with whipped cream then top with the second sponge. LAYER the top with whipped cream then garnish with fresh sliced strawberries. Made this recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram…