• “I think flavoured ice is going to be huge this summer, in interesting flavours that people might not expect. I’m talking slushies, ice creams, sorbets, sherbets and frozen yoghurt. I think the rising temperature will fuel the buzz on all things iced or cold. I’m already seeing the trend taking off with the recent opening of Unframed in Kloof Street in Cape Town, as well as of Pierre Jourdan’s Wine Popsicles (PJ Pops). It’s no secret that I love frozen yoghurt and ice cream, so I’m definitely looking forward to this trend soaring.” Zola Nene http://www.zolanene.com/ READ MORE: 6 Summer-time ice…

    Sesame & Spice: Baking from the East End to the Middle East by Anne Shooter (HEADLINE, R649) Anne takes us back to her mom’s kitchen and the recipes she grew up with. Think cakes laden with fruit, scented with exotic spices; honey cakes and cheesecakes; raisin-filled biscuits, sticky baklava and macaroons. Anne tackles not only these decadent desserts, but gives us her mom’s flatbread recipe and shares her aubergine and haloumi tart with preserved lemons and mint. One lucky reader will stand a chance to win a copy of Sesame & Spice: Baking from the East End to the Middle East…

    From quiet seaside villages to picturesque inland towns, there is no denying the fact that South Africa puts on a stellar show for holiday makers during the summer months. With the year-end holiday season quickly approaching, it is hard to ignore the infectious festive air that seems ever-present during the last few months of the year. Which leads to the inevitable question – where can one go to escape the hustle and bustle of city life? While the sunny beaches of Cape Town, Durban and St. Francis Bay may seem appealing, South Africa boasts a number of holiday destinations that…