Innholdsfortegnelse for Spring 2022 i Food & Home Entertaining

Ever since I was a little girl, all I’ve ever wanted to do was work in the magazine industry, and especially on a magazine like this one, filled with delicious food, beautiful images and interesting articles. And now, after a year of being the custodian of Food&Home magazine, it’s time for me to move on to other exciting adventures. This experience has been nothing short of incredible. I’ve learnt a lot, grown a lot and had the opportunity to leave my mark on thousands of readers through good food and interesting content. It has been heart-warming to hear from our loyal readers and followers who have noticed the efforts of our team and how we have turned this magazine into something more inclusive and inviting where every single reader could…

The entrepreneur NURAAN NICHOLAS Founder of Apothacafe Created by Nuraan Nicholas, Apothacafe is a small business specialising in home-made dessert-themed candles. Made from eco-friendly wax, these candles look (and smell) good enough to eat! Tell us about Apothacafe. I’m a fashion designer and visual artist, and while I was renovating my home studio, I came across a lovely candle brand I wanted to purchase from. By the time I remembered to buy a candle, I had completely forgotten their name! I decided to head over to YouTube and watch some videos on candle-making. I managed to find a channel that offered a course and I’ve been developing my knowledge ever since. I like to think my background in visual arts and design breathes life into my products. What sparked the…

Roast chicken with mushroom & brown rice stuffing PREP + COOK TIME 2 hrs 15 min SERVES 4 MUSHROOM ft BROWN RICE STUFFING 125 grams butter 2 onions 2 garlic cloves 500 grams brown mushrooms 1 tbsp finely chopped thyme ½ cup chopped parsley 2 cups cooked brown rice ROAST CHICKEN 1.6 kg whole chicken 60 grams softened butter 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tsp chopped fresh sage 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme 1 lemon, quartered 4 sprigs fresh thyme 3 cups chicken stock 2 tbsp flour MUSHROOM & BROWN RICE STUFFING MELT the butter in a frying pan over medium heat; cook the onions and garlic, stirring, until soft. ADD the mushrooms; cook, stirring, until soft. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Add the thyme, parsley and cooked brown rice.…

Apple Crumble Muffins HANDS-ON TIME 15 min TOTAL TIME 35 min + cooling MAKES 12 2¼ cups (335 g) self-raising flour ⅔ cup firmly packed brawn sugar 100 grams butter, melted 1 cup (250 ml) buttermilk 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 green apples, finely chopped CRUNCHY TOPPING 20 grains butter ¼ cup chopped walnuts 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp flour PREHEAT the oven to 180°C. Grease a 12-hole muffin pan. SIFT flour and sugar into a large bowl. WHISK butter, buttermilk and eggs in a jug; stir into dry ingredients. The mixture should be lumpy – do not over-mix. Gently stir in the apple. SPOON mixture into pan holes. Top muffins with crunchy topping. BAKE for 20 minutes. Leave in pan for 10 minutes before turning,…

The very first Food&Home 2022 Awards are here! Our judges tried and tested hundreds of products to find the best in the basics, from coffee to frozen and ready meals. The judges Fatima Saib Food&Home Editor Kirsty Buchanan Food&Home Food team Sjaan van der Ploeg Food&Home Food team Jezza-Rae Larsen Food&Home Food team Ilse van der Merwe Cookbook author Candice Bodington Content creator Coffee Who doesn’t love their morning cup of coffee? From beans and grounds to instant and pods, here are our top picks GOLD Truth Coffee Single Origin Daterra Microlot ‘One of the best coffees I’ve ever tasted. Perfectly balanced, complex and refined.’ – llse WW Kenya Single Origin Capsules ‘Delicious and such a great quality coffee in a pod. Excellent crema.’ – Fatima & Ilse BEST DECAF Truth Coffee Antithesis ‘Definitely…

Korean grilled steak with kimchi crunch slaw HANDS-ON TIME 25 minutes TOTAL TIME 25 minutes (plus refrigeration and standing) SERVES 4 500 grams piece thick-cut rump steak 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp gochujang ¾ cup kimchi, shredded finely 160 grams shredded red cabbage 340 grams shredded Chinese cabbage 70 grams roasted unsalted peanuts 1 tbsp white sesame seeds, toasted 1 tbsp black sesame seeds, toasted ½cup fresh mint leaves, shredded finely lime wedges, to serve COMBINE steak, oil and gochujang in a shallow glass or stainless steel dish. Cover; refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. HEAT a grill plate over high heat. Season the steak well. COOK steak for 3 minutes on each side for medium or until cooked to your liking. TRANSFER to a plate, cover loosely with…

ROAST BEEF & TOMATO SALAD HANDS-ON TIME 20 min TOTAL TIME 30 min SERVES 4 1 tbsp olive oil 600 grams beef eye-fillet 1 Lebanese cucumber, peeled into ribbons 125 grams truss cherry tomatoes, halved 125 grams baby Roma tomatoes, halved 100 grams watercress 1 small red onion, thinly sliced HORSERADISH BUTTERMILK DRESSING ½ cup buttermilk ⅓ cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp horseradish 1 garlic dove, minced 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper PREHEAT the oven to 200°C. HEAT oil in a flameproof baking dish over medium-high heat. Cook beef until browned all over. ROAST in the oven, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until cooked as desired. Remove from oven; rest, covered, for 5 minutes before slicing thinly. COMBINE beef in a bowl with cucumber, tomatoes, watercress and onion; toss gently…

TOP TIP The ice pops can be made several days ahead. Instead of ice-block moulds, we used ¼-cup shot glasses and lollipop sticks. TOP TIP Strawberry toffee pops are at their best served just after dipping. they are not suitable to refrigerate as the caramel will liquefy. TOP TIP Tantalising and devilishly chocolatey, this very adult-tasting dessert is quick and easy to make for any special occasion. Make sure you use chocolate with 70% cocoa solids to get the best results. Gluten- & Sugar-Free Chocolate Brownies HANDS-ON TIME 20 min TOTAL TIME 45 min MAKES 24 pieces ¾ cup maple syrup 1 cup dried pitted dates, coarsely chopped ¼ tsp sea-salt flakes ½ cup water ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 200 grams butter, chopped 3 eggs ¾ cup cocoa powder…

When we are surrounded by every shade of the rainbow, it is impossible to not fall in love with colour. Not to mention the many different ways we can incorporate them into our home space, making it personal, inviting and oh-so colourful. Small Pods of Colour While colour isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, there are a few ways to incorporate it into your home without it becoming a paint store. The easiest and possibly most inexpensive way to update your home with colour is to use it for small decor pieces and soft furnishings. Scatter cushions, decorative items, smaller pieces of furniture and artworks are the quickest ways to inject colour into the space without a complete renovation. This also helps if you’re the type of person who gets bored…

COVER Tart (p64) HOW TO USE IT ZESTED LIMES | Use the lime juice from the limes to make the elderflower & cranberry ice pops on p101. BERRY PULP & SEEDS | Blend the leftover berry pulp and seeds into your morning smoothie, or swirl into yoghurt or oats for a fruity finish. Save your empty cream-cheese tub as a container for work snacks such as raisins, nuts and chips. MASTERING THE BASICS Stuffed Chicken (p41) HOW TO USE IT Store leftover thyme and sage by bundling them in a damp paper towel and storing in a sealable plastic bag in the fridge. WHAT’S FRESH? Korean Grilled Steak with Kimchi Crunch SIow (p46) HOW TO USE IT KIMCHI | Kimchi can be added to almost anything to add extra spice…

If The World’s 50 Best Restaurants is the epicurean world’s Academy Awards, then Cape Town’s FYN has just accepted its second Oscar. And while Chef Peter Tempelhoff may never have been much good at acting, his skills as a culinary virtuoso have never been in question. The man can direct a gastronomic opus with aplomb, which is what he has done at his neoteric Japanese establishment FYN since it opened its doors in 2019. The judging process While there are no criteria for restaurants to be considered (other than the fact that they are open for business and haven’t placed 1st for the awards previously), the voting process is rigorous. Votes are cast by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy, a gender-balanced body made up of 1080 leading restaurant critics,…

‘Beware of the kudus’ was the message that popped up on my phone from Rina Coetzee. I was on the long road to Prieska, which winds from the Western Cape through the Cederberg and into the Northern Cape. It is a breathtaking trip but one that many people thought I was, pun intended, nuts, to make. Yes, I was travelling 800 km across the country to meet The Queen of Pistachios. I struggle to keep up with Rina as she speeds through the dirt roads on their farm, past miles of mielies before stopping close to the banks of the Orange Riven Here, the pistachio trees drink from their namesake, the Senqu River, a nod to the river’s origin in Lesotho. Combined with freezing cold nights and scorching hot days,…

Barbecued Seafood Platter with Saffron & Tomato Dressings HANDS-ON TIME 20 minutes TOTAL TIME 1 hour 10 minutes SERVES 8-10 1 cup olive oil ⅔ cup firmly packed parsley leaves, finely chopped 2½ tbsp finely grated lemon zest 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 fresh long red chillies, finely chopped 2 tbsp lemon juice 20 jumbo king prawns (1.4 kg) 500 grams medium calamari, cleaned, tentacles reserved 400 grams medium uncooked king prawns, peeled, deveined, finely chopped 200 grams firm fresh ricotta ½ cup fresh dill, finely chopped 125 grams Manchego cheese, grated 10 large unshucked pacific oysters lemon wedges, to serve SAFFRON & TOMATO DRESSINGS 1 tsp saffron threads 1 cup mayonnaise 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tbsp lemon juice 4 tomatoes (600 g), seeds removed, chopped 1 shallot, finely…

THE SUN IS PEEKING OUT FROM BEHIND WINTERY CLOUDS AND THE MORNINGS HAVE LOST THEIR CHILLY BITE. This can only mean one thing: it’s time to soak up all the springtime goodness with fun-filled family activities! From exploring the treetops to scooting around a wine farm, there’s something for everyone at these must-visit destinations. COUNTRY KIDS Situated on the picturesque Rosemary Hill Estate, a functioning organic farm, you’ll find Country Kids, an initiative dedicated to giving kids a taste of farm life. In these two-or three-hour weekend sessions, kids can participate in guided farm walks, tractor rides, swimming, crafts, cooking, and even baking! Supervised at all times, your kids can live their best lives on this one-of-a-kind farm. While the little ones explore, have a cuppa at the bustling coffee…

Deciding on an appropriate use of your garden space is similar to deciding the furniture placement of a room. We spend more time outdoors during the warmer months, making our garden one of the most important areas on our property. Yet often very little planning goes into it. Draw a simple plan view diagram of your garden. Start with the boundary walls, structures and significant features. Make note of entrances, access, flow and how they connect. Stand in your garden and think about the optimum space for relaxing, socialising and play. Make notes on your diagram indicating the areas for different activities. Observe surrounding views and sounds, and indicate where you need screening from neighbouring buildings or noise. Stick to geometric shapes for your functional spaces: circular, rectangular or square…

Whether you are moving into a new home, remodelling or simply shifting things around, it can be hard to know where to start if you’re looking to use up empty spaces in your home. Adding a few elements to a nook or alcove can add character and warmth to your space, and there are many additions and combinations you can implement to revitalise the space you have to work with. The default to envisioning a new space is often money, but you don’t have to buy everything in a decor store in order to make a difference. Using what you have around your house can work just as well as buying a new chaise lounge, sculpture or bookshelf. We’ll look at some low-budget and more expensive routes to take when…

Sumac is a spice known for its deep crimson colour and crushed beaded texture. Widely used in Middle Eastern households, some may not yet know about this incredibly versatile spice and the rich history that comes with it. The sumac spice is made by harvesting sumac berries found growing in clusters at the top of long branches of sumac trees. These trees are populated in regions throughout East Asia, along the Mediterranean and even in North America. The sumac berries harvested for spice manufacture are a stunning red colour, contrary to the poisonous sumac plant variety that grows white berries. Luckily, we don’t have to worry about that as sumac trees aren’t naturally occurring in South Africa. To make sumac, the berries are dried, crushed and sieved, releasing the red…