There’s so much to love about the beautiful seaside town of Hermanus. It’s no surprise that countless South Africans are hanging up their “city hats” in favour of making this charming hotspot their place of residence. Check out 5 of the best restaurants in Hermanus Whether you choose to call this town your permanent home or home for the weekend, food will surely be on the list of “things to do.” Here are a few delicious spots to check out the next time you find yourself admiring the ocean’s gentle giants. Fisherman’s Cottage Picture: Fisherman’s Cottage/Facebook Hermanus has some amazing…
The Food&Home Awards are nearly here (published in the September issue of Food&Home) and we want you to get to know the judges! Candice Bodington, more commonly known…
How to cook the perfect steak In avoiding incidents of steak not cooked to your guests’ liking, we’ve put together your right-hand guide on how to cook the perfect steak, from mise en place to serving. Words and Styling by Claire Ferrandi Assisted by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart Before you start – Selecting your steak The first step in cooking the perfect steak is selecting it at your local butcher or grocery store. The cut you choose depends on your preference. These are our favourites for pan-frying… FILLET: This prized cut of steak is very tender and costly;…
Bacon Jam & cheese toasties Try Eskorts Bacon Jam & cheese toasties recipe. Sugar and spice make all things nice. Your mornings will never be the same again…
Iconic Allesverloren Wine Estate celebrates 150-year milestone Riebeek Kasteel, South Africa, August 2022: South Africa’s iconic Allesverloren Wine Estate this year marks a truly rare and historic milestone, celebrating with the release of a new wine. It was 150 years ago that the Malan Family acquired the land that has been under its custodianship ever since. A host of pioneering successes was set in motion, including high-level representation in directing South Africa’s wine industry for many years; the establishment of Portuguese wine grape varieties in South Africa; and, the establishment of one of the most beloved global wine brands. This…
Great knives are some of the best tools to have in your kitchen arsenal, but choosing the right ones can be tricky. Don’t worry, though; we’ve got you…
The Food&Home Awards are nearly here (published in the September issue of Food&Home) and we want you to get to know the judges! Ilse van der Merwe, more commonly known as The Food Fox is a foodie, cookbook author and recipe developer from Cape Town. Read more to get to know her and find out what makes her tick! How did you get started in food and content creation? I started my food blog at the end of 2010 as a foot in the door to pursue a lifelong passion (food & writing). About 6 months later I made a…
More accolades for Sugarbird®, as market-reach grows with continued innovation. Multi award-winning craft spirits producer, Sugarbird®, which embodies flavours from the Cape Floral Kingdom, continues to grow internationally,…
Impress with these unique Charcuterie Boards! Charcuterie boards or just charcuterie (shar-Koo-Tuh-Ree), although not a new concept, and dating back as far as 15th century France, Charcuterie Boards have only gained popularity amongst South Africans in the last couple of years. The charcuterie board is based on the belief that nothing from the animal should go to waste, the origin of the word Charcuterie is French with ‘chair’ meaning flesh and ‘cuit’ meaning cooked. It is the practice of salting and smoking meats to preserve them and dates back 6 000 years to ancient Rome. Today the charcuterie board remains…
Cheese and wine – a match made in heaven and one of life’s finest culinary pleasures we all so enjoy. Here’s Food & Home Entertaining’s guide on how…