SEE! SUCCESS STORIES TO INSPIRE YOU

By Mary-Ann Shearer

Over the years Mary-Ann has received thousands of letters and e-mails from people who have read her excellent book ‘The Natural Way’. Here she recounts some inspirational stories that ended with confident journeys to true wellness. Mary-Ann explains that certain questions come up again and again and shares some of the common concerns with us. See Part Two Mary-Ann’s Guidelines for Good Health and Weight Loss. 

THE WALTZ OF FLAVORS

By Olivia Noland

Have you ever wondered just who comes up with flavors like razzle dazzle raspberry, dew drop honeydew, wild orange and strawberry kiwi? Olivia Noland takes us into a world of flavor chemists and their profession, flavor chemistry, an exact science and interpretive art that tempts the taste buds with sour, salty, sweet and bitter.  

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, who masterminds brilliant cookery classes in New York, adds stylish and elegant touches to her recipes making each dish a culinary adventure!

WINTER FRUIT SALAD

Learn to Cook with Showcook

A refreshing fruit salad is always an excellent option for dessert, especially after a heavy main course. The trick is to use seasonal fruit in an inspirational way. 

SEE! THE ANCIENT HERBS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN

By Viviane Bauquet Farre

Viviane Bauquet Farre holidays in France and inspires us with the wild irrististable scents of Provence, vibrant as the colours of the landscape. 

SEE! FOOD & STYLE

With Viviane Bauquet Farre

A native of a French island in the South Pacific, Viviane Bauqet Farre has been a passionate cook since the age of six, when she began preparing all her family’s meals, perched atop a stool. 

TO MARKET… TO MARKET…

Stellenbosch Fresh Goods Market

Stellenbosch’s bountiful and inviting organic, slow food  market, held every Saturday beckons. A cornucopia of your favourite things are on the tables; cheeses, honey, dried figs, charcuterie, breads, choice pastries, wine and dishes on the ready for the week ahead. Fill your capacious basket and head for home.

THE ELEPHANT WHISPERER

By Roy Watts

This is a moving intriguing tale about love across the species line. Roy Watts explains, "It starts six years ago when Lawrence Anthony, a passionate conservationist, jumped off the commercial hamster wheel to develop Thula Thula, a most attractive game lodge near The Umfolozi Reserve." 

SEE! THE POWER OF SUNSHINE & WATER - Part One

By Mary-Ann Shearer

Both sunlight and water contribute significantly to countless aspects of well-being, so let’s take a closer look at these often overlooked but vitally important health boosters. 

THE POWER OF SUNSHINE AND WATER - Part Two

By Mary-Ann Shearer

Why do you need sunshine and water to help you take control of your life? Well, as strange as it may seem, neither your body nor your mind would be able to function at optimal levels without them.