Cape Town cookbook author and (food) lover of all things French, Marlene van der Westhuizen shares her stylish thoughts on alfresco entertaining – and celebrates her 50th cooking tour to the 12th-century village of Charroux in the Auvergne Styling by Marlene van der Westhuizen Philosophy Chef, cookbook author and restaurateur Peter Veldsman once said food writers had a responsibility to share what they know about food and lifestyle. His comment made a huge impression on me – I want to make people aware of the fact that you truly are what you eat. I host pupils at Bagatelle, our home…
Brimming with imperishable charm, Cullinan, the quaint Edwardian village just east of Pretoria, has oodles to offer the weekend tourist. Cullinan is an easy 90-minute drive from Joburg…
Tomato carpaccio is a delicious vegetarian spin on a traditional meat appetiser. These juicy slices are seasoned beautifully and perfect with the sharp cheese. Bursting with colours and flavours, any palate will want this lovely dish. Recipe by Kate Liquorish
Finally, a green salad that’s more than just a few leaves of lettuce! This mouth-watering green salad is a cornucopia of delicious wholesomeness. It’s healthy, bursting with flavours,…
ROSE PETAL SALT 20g red rose petals, 5ml rose essence, 100g Oryx Desert Salt Fine Mix and allow to mingle for at least 2 days in a sealed…
Zabaglione is a light and sweet custard used in many Italian desserts. Vanilla zabaglione with champagne pears is a divine combination of sweet, fruity and creamy, and these festive glasses would be perfect for a party.
We simply cannot step away from this lemon meringue pie baked Alaska dessert! It is absolutely refreshing and simply sublime! Trust us. You won’t be able to resist! …
Why have chocolate cookies when you can have triple chocolate almond cookies? Go ahead and indulge, because these delicious cookies are irresistible. They’re even more delicious when you use them in our ice-cream sandwich cookies.
Oat and cranberry crunch cookies are great for satisfying a cookie craving and not overindulging on the sugar. These lovely biscuits are sweet but robust, full of hearty…