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    One of Italy’s best-kept secrets is Bologna, situated in the heart of Emilia-Romagna. Bologna boasts Europes second largest historic centre (after Venice) and the city has long been known as La Grassa (The Fat One) for its reputation as one of Italy’s food capitals PAUL MACIELBologna is often overlooked by tourists because it doesn’t hold the same level of appeal as its neighbours Florence and Venice, or other major Italian destinations. While the city may not boast the extensive collections of Renaissance art of Florence, or Venice’s waterways, it offers a great deal for lovers of food, art and shopping.…

    Ladies at leisure don’t just do lunch; now they also meet for high tea. To find out more about how this grown-up inclination is spreading, KIM MAXWELL sampled pastries, scones and crustless sandwiches in some of the world’s most sought-after tearooms KIM MAXWELLLadies have always lunched, but if current leanings in South Africa, London and Singapore are any indication, afternoon or high tea is the new lunch. It seems appropriate to begin any exploration in London, where hotel tea options are plentiful. Taking afternoon tea seems to have originated in the 1800s with Anna, seventh duchess of Bedford. Feeling faint…

    When you’re in need of some serious chilling out, escape to the lush Lowveld surrounding the towns of Hazyview and White RiverNAOMI LARKIN Mpumalanga may be best known as the bread basket of South Africa, but it’s also the home of some of the country’s most favoured tourist spots. Millions of local and international travellers visit the province every year, drawn by its diverse attractions and favourable weather. This is where you find God’s Window, the grand Blyde River Canyon and Bourke’s Luck Potholes; where you can view ancient cave paintings, snap the Big Five at play in the Kruger…

    In France, a patisserie is a bakery specialising in cakes and sweet treats where artisans spend years perfecting their craft. South Africans have a looser interpretation, but there is no denying that we’re developing a discerning sweet tooth KIM MAXWELL  While feather-light croissants and delicate pastries are not to be scoffed at, macaroons are the calling cards of many top patissiers in Paris. Customer preferences for certain brands of pastelcoloured, airy egg white and almond rounds can have similar status implications to favouring one couture house over another. Renowned French pastry chef, Pierre Hermé’s fame for macaroons sees his flavours…

    After a week in Spain’s gastronomic capital, Andalusia, F&HE food editor ANNA MONTALI has well and truly embraced the tapas culture ANNA MONTALISpanish culture is synonymous with passion and tradition, and it’s particularly evident in its cuisine, and in its gastronomic heartland, Andalusia. Located in the south of Spain, Andalusia is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Cadiz, Cordoba, Malaga, Jaén, Granada, Almeria and the capital Seville. Famous sons include Pablo Picasso, who etched his first drawing in his hometown of Malaga, and A-list actor Antonio Banderas. Ernest Hemingway wrote passionately about the area and spent his last birthday there. Andalusian…

    At Geisha Wok and Noodle Bar in Cape Town, French chef Fred Faucheaux combines his classic roots with a love of simple Asian flavours By Kim Maxwell Why would a French chef take a job overseeing an Asian restaurant in South Africa? For Fred Faucheaux the challenge to learn about new flavours and understand the philosophy behind Asian preparations and fresh, exotic ingredients (plus the opportunity to work in Cape Town) reeled him in. Boasting plenty of international classical cooking experience but limited Asian culinary know-how, Fred’s a-ha moment occurred after he was hired in 2006 to run the Pacific…

    Johannesburg is not just all work and no play. If you know where to look you’ll find sumptuous destinations for a break from the frenetic activity. Try these boutique hotels that are perfect for the gourmet traveller in the city of gold KIM HOEPFLThe prevailing wisdom is that there is nothing interesting for foreign guests to see and do in Johannesburg. Well, think again. We’ve rounded up three boutique hotels in Johannesburg’s immediate periphery, each offering something utterly unique in an environment of extreme comfort. Only an hour’s drive (or less) from the city centre, there is game to be…

    Judy Sendzul and Greg Stubbs are co-owners of The Salmon Bar, a chic new restaurant in Franschhoek featuring fresh trout produced on Greg’s farm and superb imported salmon. JULIA ROWAND learns more about the journey that led them hereJULIA ROWANDThree Streams Farm in Franschhoek is a leading supplier of smoked salmon and trout products in South Africa. Top quality salmon is flown in fresh from Scotland and Norway twice a week, while trout is raised on the farm in mountain spring water. Once the trout reaches fingerling stage, when it’s a little larger than an index finger, it is transported…

    We are fortunate in South Africa to have both bush and beach in our backyard. So it seems surprising that one of the first lodges to combine the two has only been open for just over a year. LISA VAN DER KNAAP spent some time at Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve, poised to become one of the Eastern Cape’s top luxury destinationsLISA VAN DER KNAAPIt took American property developer Rip Miller just under half an hour to buy a 1 000 hectare piece of land on the Eastern Cape coastline and nearly half a year to tell his wife about…

    This Milanese dish literally means ”bone with a hole”, with the bone marrow being an essential part of the dish. It is a deliciously aromatic veal shank stew – perfect comfort food for a night in Osso bucco is traditionally served with zesty gremolata and risotto alla Milanese. TO DRINK: Go for something big and spicy, like Koelfontein Shiraz 2005: it’s bold with intense chocolate and toffee aromas, combined with lashings of cocoa powder and hints of star anise  

    Crisp, melt-in-your-mouth meringues are easy to make. All you need is patience, time and these essential tips. How to make meringues MAKES about 20 INGREDIENTS 3 egg whites 100g castor sugar 15ml cornflour METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 100°C. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. WHIP egg whites in a glass bowl with an electric mixer until very stiff – you should be able to hold the bowl over your head without anything falling out. Gradually sprinkle in the castor sugar while whipping, then mix in the cornflour. Mix for 2 minutes to help the sugar dissolve. SPOON…

    Here’s how we make perfect pancakes every time – easy pancake recipe: Put 100g cake flour and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl and make a well in the centre. Break 2 eggs in the middle and add 80ml milk and 10ml oil. Whisk gradually, combining all the ingredients to form a smooth thick paste. Add a little more milk if it is very stiff, then add 220ml milk and continue to whisk until you have a smooth batter with a slightly thick cream consistency. Heat a small frying pan or preferably a cast-iron pancake pan over medium heat.…