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AUTUMN
COOK'S TABLE 2008
A VIBRANT VIEW OF
FOOD, TRAVEL & WINE
A
MAGAZINE ON-LINE
Annette
Kesler - Editor
Chania Morritt-Smith - Managing Editor
Christina Cambitzis - Creative Projects Co-Ordinator
Franz Lauinger - Photography
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HOT
SOUPS
ON THE TABLE
MONDAY TO SUNDAY
Soups, glorious soups.
When the leaves have fallen, thoughts
turn to home-made soups; rich, wholesome and essentially simple. There is nothing more
warming and comforting!
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SYMPHONY
OF OILS
By
Leslie Back
Part
One
&
Part
Two
 An
oil a day...how should we be using these symphony of oils?
There is a whole spectrum of
oil; Cod-Liver, Grape Seed, Salmon, Avocado, Linseed (Flaxseed) and Sesame
Oil. How should we be using these and are we making the optimum
choice? Leslie Back points us in the
right direction in her valuable two part series!
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NEW!
A
DATE IN BAHRAIN
By
Melissa van Maasdyk
Part
One
& Part
Two
  
My
mother thought I’d be bored. Others worried about security issues or
how I’d cope with the heat. When Melissa van Maasdyk moved to
Bahrain she found the country laidback and relatively liberal, a hive
of activity with a buzzing restaurant and art scene, deliciously
intriguing cuisine and a veritable united nations of movers and
shakers.
**SEE
IN THE NEWS**
Spreading
the word...
Solms-Delta,
A Joyous Celebration
The Good Life Festival of Fine Brandy in Sandton
Onewaterfront Wine & Dine series,
the first of their winter soirées.
Searching for hotels worldwide... click
here!
NEW!
COURAGE
AND RICE
My
journey along the great wall of China
By
David Grier
The
pursuit of good food has always been an integral part of David
Grier's life, celebrity chef, extreme adventurer, author and
philanthropist. In his superb book, 'Courage and Rice', David recalls
his journey along The Great Wall of China, detailing every inch of a
once in a life time experience. The book includes his view of eating
in this diverse, endlessly intriguing country, one that encompasses
many levels from the exquisite to the most basic of street
food.
 NEW!
DEM
BONES
With Sally-Ann Creed
Osteoporosis
is exactly what its name suggests - porous bones or thin bones. It's
remarkably common in fact, so much so that one in two women and one in
5 men over the age of 50 are said to be suffering from it.
SEE!
SNACKS
AND TREATS
FOR SUSTAINED ENERGY 1
With Gabi
Steenkamp
and Jeske Wellmann
 
Gabi
Steenkamp
and Jeske Wellmann are two highly accomplished dieticians and contributing
authors for 'Sustained Energy for Kids'. In 'Snacks and Treats for
Sustained Energy', their newest book in the series, they have made the ultimate contribution towards
easy-to-make foolproof, low GI recipes.
SEE!
KITCHEN
SECRETS
  
April is
Fairlady’s Birthday month, Food Editor Nikki Werner visits three past
Fairlady Foodies as they cook their own favourite recipe from their
years on the magazine's food pages.
DAY
TO DAY
Easy recipes for
everyday cooking and instant entertaining.
By
Phillippa Cheifitz
In
Phillippa Cheifitz's 'Day To Day', she has assembled a collection of
easy, fabulous recipes. A blueprint that will please your family and
when you entertain, impress your friends.
Enjoy a
variation on a theme, perfect the year round. We have chosen
Marvellous Mince, five versatile ways with well seasoned, good quality
mince, working around Phillippa's basic recipe.
 NOT
THE MOZZARELLA YOU KNOW
By
Hilary Prendini Toffoli
Soft,
white mozzarella made from buffalo milk is one of Italy’s great
delicacies and it’s now being made in the Cape, Hilary Prendini
Toffoli meets the herd.
**SEE
IN THE NEWS**
 
Michael
Olivier, among the most down to earth wine fundis, is fundamental in his
approach. 'CRUSH 100 South African Wines To Drink Now' is
a must have annual dealing with wine appreciation in Michael's
inimitable and most enjoyable style.
VEGETARIAN
ADVENTURE
With
Viviane Bauquet Farre
Creative
New York chef and food writer Viviane Bauquet Farre, a lifelong
vegetarian, joins SHOWCOOK with delicious dishes using fruit,
vegetables, salad leaves, grains and pulses. Viviane adds a stylish and
elegant touch to her recipes that makes each dish a culinary
adventure!
BE
THE BIGGEST LOSER
With
Annette du Toit
The
truth is there is no magic pill or potion that will just melt fat
away, there cannot be any weight loss without any "pain"!
Hands on Annette du Toit, who has been advising on health matters for
over twenty years, explains exactly what your options are and how to
help yourself .
ON
THE TABLE
THE LURE OF
CHUTNEY
By Oded
Schwartz
 
The Concise Oxford dictionary describes chutney as
pungent, originally Indian condiment of fruit, vinegar etc. - a puny and
dull entry for this versatile condiment that now, casually, appears on
tables all over the world. Oded Schwartz invites us to try these
fascinating blends!
COOK'S
CORNER
HEAVENLY
& HEALTHY
THE BROOKDALE EXPERIENCE
 
Brookdale
Health Hydro in KwaZulu-Natal
celebrates the 15th anniversary of one of South Africa's most
fulfilling health hydro experiences. For Tony and Wendy Somers- Cox
and their dedicated staff, Brookdale has become a way of life;
sensible, balanced and sustainable, embracing the hydro's philosophy
of sharing, encouraging people to take control of their health. An
oasis in a toxic environment with fewer healthy choices, Brookdale has
not wavered from their vision. This is where you come to rest, reflect
and take stock.
COLOUR
IN YOUR DIET
New
age eating at a glance... food for thought!
How
colour provides food for thought and a blue print for new age
eating. We are looking at what stimulates, builds, heals and
new ideas for mental concepts, and what gives you energy, joy, gaiety
and warmth as well as cleansing and healing.
LONDON
LETTER
With Astrid
Michelow
 
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"Bathing
the Red Horse"
Kuzma Pertov Vodkin 1912
The State Tretyakov , Gallery Moscow |
"The
Dance" Henri Matisse 1910
State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg |
London’s
art community has been all of a twitter of late as we anxiously awaited
the arrival of the From Russia exhibition. At first it was going to be
From Russia with love, but ultimately it turned out to be From Russia
with reluctance.
ON
PARADE
THE MUST- HAVE CAKES & TARTS
A
collection of divine recipes that you will want to keep and enjoy.
Chocolate, almonds, oranges and semolina, wholesome, simple and
delicious tastes together with a soupçon of the unusual by some well
known food writers. Among them Phillippa Cheifitz, Heilie Pienaar,
Marlene van der Westhuizen, Barbara Newman and Sue Lawrence known as the
'Queen of Baking' in Scotland.
ENTERTAINING
EXPERTS PARTY IN STYLE WITH HEALTHY FARE
By
Susan Peters
  
In
a world where many people seem to be on perpetual diets, today’s
health-savvy hosts know the importance of offering nutritious,
low-calorie food options at their parties. Susan Peters gives us a
taste of their pizzazz!
FRENCH
FLAIR AT VINEXPO
IN BORDEAUX, FRANCE
By
Penelope Horwood
Penelope
Horwood attended the 2007 Edition of Vinexpo, in Bordeaux. And … was it fun!!!
It teemed with life, vivid colours, people, stand attractions, dancing
girls, great wine tastings, informative seminars and the Who's Who of
the Global Wine Fraternity.
THE
ELEGANT VEGETARIAN
By
Susan Peters
 
New York chef Viviane
Bauquet Farre, who is a lifelong vegetarian, chats to Susan Peters about
her creative,
plant-based diet, dishes that please even her carnivorous customers.
ZHOOZSH
Cooking
with Jeremy & Jacqui Mansfield
Humorous,
larger than life, one of South Africa's favourite and multiple award
winning radio personalities, Jeremy Mansfield teams up with his blond,
gorgeous wife, Jacqui in producing fabulous Zhoozsh!
CAMINO
DE SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
AN
EPIC PILGRIMAGE
 
On
3rd May 2007 Margi Biggs took an inspirational and epic 800 km
pilgrimage along the Camino Francés in Spain raising money and
awareness for StreetSmart South Africa.
FLORENCE
THE GOLDEN CITY
by Lviah Fenster
 
The
storied city of Florence blooms with art, history, sensuality, food,
fashion and fragrance. Lviah Fenster guides you through some of its
beautiful attractions.
FOOD,
WINE & FLOWERS
 
A blend of some of our favourite things
at Birkenhead House and the new Birkenhead Villa.
DE
GRENDEL WINES
Epitome
of Grace
VON
GEUSAU FINE CHOCOLATES
  
LA
RESIDENCE
At
Play
The
new sumptuous La Residence Boutique Hotel in Franschhoek, is the third in Liz and Phil Biden's
brilliant South African trio, which includes the memorable Royal Malewane in the Kruger
National Park and the gorgeous Birkenhead House
& Villa in Hermanus.
   
A
SHOWCOOK.COM PRODUCTION
Photography by Franz Lauinger
OUT
TO DINE WITH
RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX
  
  
Celebrated Cape Relais & Chateau properties;
Le
Quartier Français,
The Cellars Hohenort
and
Bushmans
Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Retreat join us in a stunning three part
feature together with distinctive wines from Plaisir de
Merle, Uitkyk
and
Le
Bonheur showcased in glorious settings.
A
SHOWCOOK.COM PRODUCTION
Photography by
Franz Lauinger
COUNTRY
MATTERS
With Lyn Hall
Lyn
Hall, esteemed food writer and brilliant teacher, living in the
exquisite English countryside, shares the joys and trials of life
in her Gloucestershire country home and kitchen, away from the
hectic pace of London.
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