• If you’re anything like me, you’re probably a little obsessed with breakfast. I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (maybe even dessert). Whether it’s eggs benedict, syrupy waffles, or shakshuka — I love it all! That’s why there’s nothing better than a spot that serves breakfast from dawn until closing time. I’m always on the lookout for all-day breakfast spots in and around the Mother City. Here are a few that I’ve tried and tested (plus some that are still on my must-visit list): Willows Caffè I recently discovered this hidden gem in the Northern Suburbs. Situated at…

    This is the ultimate drink for summer! And of course, we cannot help singing… “If you like Pina Coladas, and getting caught in the rain If you´re not into yoga, if you have half a brain If you like making love at midnight, in the dunes of the cape I´m the love that you´ve looked for, write to me, and escape” Escape (The Pina Colada Song) Robert Holmes Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart ALSO SEE: Is drinking wine good for your heart health? https://www.foodandhome.co.za/entertaining/is-drinking-wine-good-for-your-heart-health

    These herb-roasted baby potatoes and parsnip basil pesto salad are perfectly served alongside a mouth-watering chicken or beef main. We love that it is super easy to whip up. Your guests are sure to enjoy this side on their plate. ALSO SEE: Red cabbage, carrot and beetroot salad with a sweet chilli dressing https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/red-cabbage-carrot-and-beetroot-salad-with-a-sweet-chilli-dressing Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart

    Gather for an evening of meaty madness with our heavenly braised oxtail recipe. So juicy and tender it falls off of the bone. ALSO SEE: Oxtail in Guinness with…

    If lazy weekend brunches are what you are all about, then these puffed pancakes with bananas and Horlicks ice cream will be right up your alley. This pancake recipe is especially great for dining outside. Here’s an idea: why don’t you whip up a few and serve it as dessert after a delicious braai with friends and family? ALSO SEE: Gingerbread waffle ice-cream sandwiches with eggnog ice cream and maple syrup https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/gingerbread-waffle-ice-cream-sandwiches