MEMORY - A MANY SPLENDOURED THING

Highly complex, delicately, balanced and,
for some of us, easily deranged.

Psychotherapist Bubbles Levinson for over 30 years,
 guides us through the labyrinth of a  most precious asset.

IN THE NEWS! IN THE NEW! IN THE NEWS!

See Abalone House, enjoy the Johannesburg Art Fair, Feast & Song in Noordhoek and sample a taste of NoMU. 

IN REMEMBRANCE OF CHEF CHAMBRETTE

By Anne Willan

A tribute to Chef Chambrette. 

THE OYSTER BOX REVISITED

Starring the Red Carnation Group’s
new and exquisite recreation
of Natal’s treasured Oyster Box.

A celebrated destination since 1947, known for its style and charm for decades. 2009 saw the complete restoration and unveiling of this tropical gem in Umhlanga overlooking the azure waters of the Indian Ocean.

THE OYSTER BOX RECIPES

The Oyster Box has always had a fabulous reputation for the classic dishes that stand the test of time. Try Chicken and Prawn Curry, Slow-Roasted Pork Belly, Bea’s Eggs, real Chicken Soup and two divine brandy cocktails.

ON THE TABLE! SALAD DAYS AT BLUE WATER CAFÉ

With Graham Isaacson 

Graham Isaacson introduces us to a rare find! The Delightful Blue Water Cafe on Imhoff Farm is set in the original old Cape Dutch farmstead, dating back to 1743, leading to a wide stoep where you will enjoy sweeping views of the Atlantic, Hout Bay and Noordhoek. 

AN EXTRAORDINARY NEEDLEWOMAN

By Hilary Prendini Toffoli

In a world swamped by mass production Margee Gough is creating rare and special one-offs, products of a once popular art. 

TRAVEL! ISLAND HOPPING IN THAILAND

By Roy Watts

Travel writer Roy Watts explores spectacular Thailand and offers another perspective of this fascinating and relatively inexpensive destination. 

THE INIMITABLE MRS DAVID

By Oded Schwartz

Elizabeth David taught and tempted palettes, not only in Britain, but ultimately worldwide. She taught us that food is more than just cooking, opening a door to a style of eating that was more aromatic, richly colourful, deeply flavoured and above all one that embraced simplicity. Food historian, Oded Schwartz, confesses that he has only written one fan mail in his life and that was to Elizabeth David! 

SEE! A FARM IN MY HEART
From the yard to the pantry and the table…

By Emilia le Roux and François Smuts

‘A Farm in My Heart’ is one of those very special books. Treasured memories, which touch the heart. Homely recipes from a family farm, passed down through generations and still bringing pleasure to the De Rust table.