It was a show-stopping sight – 21 transformed tables in the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel’s ballroom, all entered into the ‘Table Display’ category of the Cape Legends Inter Hotel Challenge. Hotels, from the major centres of South Africa, were given the chance to compete in creativity… TOP TABLES Winding your way around the room, each table seemed to top the last until, in the corner, making a profound statement of elegance and style, was the Birkenhead House table. Winner of the ‘Table You Would Most Want To Dine At’ category, it was breathtakingly beautiful in its impact, but even more…
Old Murphy always seems to wait until the early hours of the morning or on a public holiday to have your geyser burst, and usually when the temperature has taken a sub-zero plummet. “This is also when you’re most likely to find out just how adequate your insurance coverage is in sorting out the problem and resultant damage, quickly and without hassle,” explains Mandy Barrett of insurance brokerage Aon South Africa. “It’s a good idea to plan ahead and take the time to thoroughly check your policy wordings and discuss with your broker that you are appropriately covered for all…
Taryn Das NevesA Cook’s Tour of France (Hardie Grant, R350) With 22 cookbooks under his belt, French chef Gabriel Gaté certainly knows his country’s cuisine. And this book…
Taryn Das NevesBill’s Italian Food (HarperCollins, R420) What foodie doesn’t love Australia’s self-taught culinary maestro, Bill Granger? Here he captures the essence of why Italian cuisine remains the epitome of delicious, fresh and fuss-free food with family at the heart of it. These recipes are for gatherings with a table large enough to accommodate the platters on offer – Ligurian fish stew, artichoke and ham lasagne, baked ricotta cheesecake. Highlight: You will need a glass of wine as you turn the pages and imagine yourself in Tuscany, living la dolce vita! Available at Exclusive Books.
Taryn Das NevesEasy Cooking from Nina’s Kitchen (Random House Struik, R210) SA’s winner of Blogger of the Year Award from Eat In magazine 2012, Nina Timm’s blog, my-easy-cooking.com,…
Taryn Das NevesA Change of Appetite (Octopus, R400) Diana Henry has embarked on a mission to discover flavourful, healthier recipes. What follows are mouth-watering meals with Middle Eastern and Asian influences – Persian saffron and mint chicken with spring couscous, and goat’s cheese and cherry salad. Highlight: It’s extremely informative with Diana’s thoughts on various diets, food groups and maintaining a healthy lifestyle (while keeping the delicious factor a top priority). Available at Exclusive Books. Stand the chance to WIN 1 of 5 copies of A Change of Appetite. Click here.
Taryn Das NevesThe food of Vietnam (Hardie Grant, R740) Australian chef Luke Nguyen has produced an evocative tribute to his heritage. Filled with typical ingredients, like fish sauce,…
Taryn Das NevesMorito (Random House, R525) The cookbook to come out of Morito restaurant in Exmouth Market, London, which serves tapas and meze-styled meals. The menu and team are colourful, with the flavours taking inspiration from Spain, the rest of the Mediterranean and the Middle East. Expect artichokes, chorizo and white wine, and sea bass ceviche, Seville orange and cumin served bite-sized! Highlight: The pages offer a wonderful montage and sense of Morito’s foodie ethos. Available at Exclusive Books.
Taryn Das NevesNo-Bake Baking (Quercus, R391) Filled with over 100 delicious treats to whip up in an instant – no oven needed! From an upside-down and inside-out peanut…