The winners of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards have been announced!
So many talented chefs and foodies will be representing South Africa at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards in Sweden next year. We look forward to seeing South African food dominate!
Take a look at the food culture winners and add their cookbooks to your wishlist – just in time for the holidays!
CATEGORY: CELEBRITY CHEF – ENGLISH
Simply Seven Colours by Zola Nene (PRH)
Zola Nene is no stranger to the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. Simply Seven Colours is her third cookbook to win this internationally recognised award. (Zola won a second award in the Drink Culture Television category too!)
ALSO SEE: We chat to Zola Nene, award-winning TV-chef
CATEGORY: ENTERTAINING
Hosting with Lazy Makoti by Mogau Seshoene (Jonathan Ball)
Mogau Seshoene is looking forward to attending the “Olympics of cookbooks” in 2023. This isn’t her first win – her first cookbook, The Lazy Makoti’s Guide to the Kitchen, also won its own Gourmand Award.
ALSO SEE: Hosting with The Lazy Makoti
CATEGORIES: FIRST BOOK AND DESIGN & ART WORK
@dinewithneo by Neo Nontso (Quivertree)
Neo Nontso won two awards for her brand new cookbook @dinewithneo! An amazing achievement for book one. We look forward to seeing what she does next.
CATEGORY: SOCIAL MEDIA
Kosbaar by Elmarie Berry (Penguin)
Elmarie Berry is a talented food stylist and author. Kosbaar is her first published cookbook comprising recipes she’s collected from the age of 15.
“My food style can be described as “boerekos” with a Lebanese twist and a whole chapter of grain free healthy recipes that the whole family can enjoy. Food is about bringing people together and I hope that this book will remind you of the important things in life.” – Elmarie Berry
CATEGORIES: SELF PUBLISHED AND FRENCH
There’s a Vegan on my Verandah by Louis Jansen van Vuuren and Isabella Niehaus
There’s a Vegan on my Verandah was originally published in Afrikaans, but is now available in English and French too – and a win in both categories!
CATEGORIES: CORPORATE BRANDS AND PRO HEALTH & NUTRITION
Cooking from the Heart, DASH Edition (Pharma Dynamics- Heart & Stroke Foundation SA)
Cooking from the Heart is a collection of traditional South African recipes that have been adapted by author, Heleen Meyer (well-known, South African healthy food consultant) and dieticians from the Heart and Stroke Foundation to be more heart friendly.
READ MORE: SA’s Cooking from the Heart recipe book wins Gourmand Award
CATEGORY: DIGITAL
JHP Gourmet Guide 2023 by Jenny Handley (JHP)
The 2023 JHP Gourmet Guide™ is a compilation of the best fine-dining restaurants in South Africa.
CATEGORY: INTERNATIONAL
Harvest Table by Oddo Vins et Domaines (Quivertree)
Harvest Table is a journey through the winelands as seen from the eyes of the Oddo family.
“A book for the traveller, the connoisseur and everyone interested in a taste of the extraordinary world of food and wine.” – Wordsworth Books
CATEGORY: AFRICAN
An African Bite by Daniel Mbonani Mbombi (PRH)
An African Bite celebrates African food and the importance of keeping heritage dishes alive. For a sneak peek of some of the recipes, have a look here.
CATEGORY: HEALTH & NUTRITION
Heal your Gut by Euodia Samson
South African actress and TV personality, Euodia Samson, released her first health and wellness cookbook earlier this year. It takes a look at eating healthy without breaking the bank.
CATEGORY: DIET
Living the Ultimate Keto Lifestyle by Hendrik Marais (PRH)
Hendrik Marais, founder of Keto Lifestyle South Africa, released Living the Ultimate Keto Lifestyle with the intention to help people learn more about the keto diet along with easy to follow recipes.
CATEGORY: FAMILY
Sifo: Cooking Husband by Sinoyolo Sifo (PRH)
Sinoyolo Sifo encourages men to get comfortable cooking in the kitchen in a way that breaks stereotypes and spreads the love of food. His cookbook is all about sharing attainable recipes that new and seasoned cooks can enjoy.
CATEGORY: EASY & FAST RECIPES
It’s All About the Food by Estelle Sacharowitz (PRH)
It’s All About the Food is, in fact, all about food that nourishes both the body and the soul.
“Make and eat something that causes you to stop and think, this is wonderful. Life is full of wonder.” – Estelle Sacharowitz
CATEGORIES: PASTRY AND BREAD
Just Teddy – Petals from Paris by the Zaki Family (That Food Guy)
This cookbook takes a behind the scenes look at the Just Teddy brand and the family’s memories.
CATEGORY: BARBECUE
Beer Country’s Pots, Pans & Potjies by Greg Gilowey and Karl Tessendorf (PRH)
A cookbook that takes you back to simpler times by exploring how to cook with fire and the bonds that form while standing around the fire with friends and family.
CATEGORY: GAME MEAT
Everyday Venison by Leslie Van Der Merwe (Cartwheel Consulting)
Leslie Van Der Merwe is a game hunter that shares his love of the veld and hunting with others through his cookbook Everyday Venison.
CATEGORY: VEGAN
The Kind Kitchen by Jason McNamara (PRH)
The Kind Kitchen cookbook reimagines all your favourite recipes, like Macaroni Cheese, with a vegan spin. Jason McNamara is the creator of a vegan café in Woodstock with the same name.
CATEGORY: AFRICA
Veggielicious by Mokgadi Itsweng (Human Rousseau)
Mokgadi Itsweng’s first cookbook, Veggielicious, is all about celebrating the seasonal, fresh ingredients that nature has to offer.
ALSO SEE: Here’s to the winners of the 2022 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards!
Here’s to the winners of the 2022 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards!
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