TO THE POINT! SALAD LEAVES

By Leslie Back

Enchanting, tantalising - once smitten by the charms of well-dressed salads you will find them indispensable. Crisp, green leaves are a vital part of our menu, especially during starch driven winter days. What lies behind these pristine leaves in their puffed out cocoons? 

SYMPHONY OF OILS

By Leslie Back

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 point us in the right direction in her valuable two part series! 

SYMPHONY OF OILS Part Two

By Leslie Back

Here is the low-down on three of the best; avocado oil, grape seed oil and sesame oil. All are excellent edible oils.

WHERE THE HEART IS

With Lviah Fenster

Lviah Fenster returns to her home town of Port Elizabeth, where a 10 minute drive from the airport leads to a nostalgic adventure into the city’s past - and promising future! 

WHISKEY FOR BREAKFAST

With Nancy V. Richards

Skipping the traditional ‘fry’, Nancy starts a day in Ireland with a drop of the hard stuff.

LATE BLOOMER

By Alyson Kessel

South African floral artist Alyson Kessel works her magic with flowers at Birkenhead House. 

GLUTEN! WHATEVER IS THAT?

By Leslie Back

Gluten intolerance is not a ‘new age’ fad. It is a very real condition," says Leslie Back. 

SOUPS TO SUIT THE SEASON

Susannah Blake’s compendium of 500 Soups

 Right now, the Northern Hemisphere is blanketed in snow and sleet, while the other half is sweltering! Warming and comforting soups are just the ticket at this time, whereas there are infinite number of cool and refreshing soups that are welcome at the end of a long hot day!

THE ESSENCE OF YOGA IS MORE THAN YOU THINK

By Kerry Weavind
Founder and Director of The Haum of Yoga.

Yoga has become a buzz word that has taken on a certain meaning – that of exercise that relaxes and stretches and gives peace of mind. Yoga is used as a substitute or compliment to the more traditional exercise regimes and has come to mean an hour in a gym or studio setting that will make having a desert after dinner less of an indulgence.

HORMONE THERAPY FOR MENOPAUSAL WOMEN!

By Dr Saville Furman

To do or not to do? That is the question! Dr Saville Furman, who is involved in research and continuing medical education for family practitioners, brings us the latest most informative guidelines from the South African Menopausal Society.