Born in Adelaide (Australia’s largest wine-growing region), F&HE’s wine and travel editor Ingrid Casson studied wine and journalism before moving to SA 10 years ago. Mad about wine and food, she’s happiest when travelling…With the waft of spring blooms in the air and my bones starting to thaw, it’s clear the seasons are changing. Which calls for a new season of food and drink. Although it might be a little premature – my TV blanket still isn’t quite stashed away – I’m well into the swing of rosé wines. This isn’t just because they’re so pretty to look at and…
Koula, 94.7 presenter and F&HE blogger, is loving all things food-related in her travels through Turkey, Greece, Italy and Israel… Monday 20 August After shooting Mardin from some…
Koula, 94.7 presenter and F&HE blogger, is loving all things food-related in her travels through Turkey, Greece, Italy and Israel… Saturday 18 August Early start. Left hotel at 4:15am to catch a flight to Mardin – capital city of the Mardin province and known as a city of harmony between different languages and religion. The first thing that hits you as you exit the Mardin airport is the heat. It is relentless. Lots of construction with new apartments and hotels popping up along the drive to our hotel (the Yay Grand Otel – love that name!). Agriculture is developing rapidly…
Koula, 94.7 presenter and F&HE blogger, is loving all things food-related in her travels through Turkey, Greece, Italy and Israel… Friday 17 August Our first shoot day and…
Koula, 94.7 presenter and F&HE blogger, is loving all things food-related in her travels through Turkey, Greece, Italy and Israel… Wednesday 15 Aug Why are there always a million important things to do before going away? Despite my best intentions, I left packing until the last minute but somehow we made it to the airport. It’s always such a relief boarding the plane and knowing that if you’ve forgotten to do or pack something, it’s too late now! So here we are, my husband and I, sitting on a flight from Jozi to Istanbul. I’ve been asked to present a…
The Sunshine Coast and original frontier territory have become popular as a beach and bush destination By Andrea Pafitis-Hill [wp_gmaps lat=”-34.0811″ lng=”24.879913″]THE SANDS @ ST FRANCIS With…
South-west Tuscany proves the point that Italians live to eatBy Marianne HeronNames can speak volumes. Cecina, the nearest town to our Tuscan holiday base, is named after a delicious chickpea pie. And the implied promise of gastronomic good times in the area turns out to be true – south-west Tuscany boasts wonderful produce, the basis for a delectable cuisine. Less well known than the Chianti region, the south-west offers an agreeable choice of incomparable medieval hill towns perched above rolling unspoiled countryside and a coastline fringed with lively resorts. Situated to the south of Pisa, the area is popular with…
Property developer, Brian Green has an eclectic eye for design that is reflected in the family home he shares with wife Lulu and their children, as well as…
Pizza has to be one of the ultimate comfort foods: flatbreads with a host of delicious toppings and a crust that can be as thick or thin as you like. Many pizza devotees believe in keeping this savoury meal of peasant origins as simple as possible: a good dough, a robust and rustic tomato sauce, torn mozzarella and scatterings of fresh basil – job done! Mastering this fabulously easy and basic pizza dough will ensure you never suffer one of those ‘what’s for dinner’ moments and will have friends and family declaring, “This is just like mamma used to make!”…
Go beyond the traditional lemon tart and whip up something inspired instead. You do not need a sweet tooth to appreciate this dessert. These quick and easy ricotta and…