• Healthier banana bread The only thing better than banana bread is a healthier version for a guilt-free treat. This quick and easy recipe is guaranteed to impress the next time you have guests around! PREP + BAKING TIME: 1 hr 20 min | SERVES: 6 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Food&Home (@foodandhomesa) INGREDIENTS 4 ripe bananas 1 ½ cups oat flour 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup coconut sugar 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 1 tbsp baking powder pinch of salt METHOD PREHEAT oven to 180°C. IN a…

    Nestled at the foot of the superbly rehabilitated Bain’s Kloof Pass is a sparkling little gem not to be missed if you’re headed to the Breede Valley. Just one and a half hours from Cape Town, SA’s first off-grid distillery is a breath of fresh air in the stifling summer heat. Built on the banks of the Breede River, with a magnificent view of the Waaihoek Mountain range, Monks Distillery’s tasting room offers tasting boards which include all three of their gins, a small but spectacular cocktail menu and a charcuterie platter for two that would impress even the most…

    The ‘Japandi’ interior style has been steadily climbing the ranks in interior design since COVID-19 swept our shores in 2020, along with similar trends embracing the natural side of living. Take ‘biophilic interiors’ for example, which saw designers and enthusiasts looking for aesthetic ways to integrate nature into their living spaces. Japandi – a fusion of Zen Japanese and Scandinavian interiors, took a similar twist on the biophilic trend, with a broader focus on creating a calming, serene space which boasts light and airiness. Japandi interiors borrow from the best of both Japanese and Scandinavian styles. Before we can get…

    The sunshine has proven to enhance feelings, so treat yourself to a meal at any of these eateries that offer a tasty selection of food and outdoor dining. Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden Nestled between the succulent hills of Stellenbosch, lies the magnificent – in both stature and offering – Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden. The space is dedicated to the art and design of affluent South African artist, Dylan Lewis, with over 60 of his sculptures showcased alongside 4KMs of paths. Not only are guests welcome to journey through the garden, you can also grab a light meal at the cafe…

    An intense cook-off, inspiring discussions and glittering gala dinner and awards ceremony in Cape Town result in four deserving winners in the regional final of this prestigious global event. Cape Town has seen an intense two days of kitchen-focussed creativity as fourteen young chefs from Africa, Middle East and South Asia region came together on 23 and 24 January 2023 to compete for the regional title and the privilege of proceeding to the grand finale of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy competition. https://youtu.be/mWy-xC416ps The Kitchen Stadium The cook-offs took place over two days at Makers Landing in the V&A Waterfront…