Archive for December, 2009
 
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SEE! BREACH FOR THE SKY!

 

By Roy Watts
Photography by Chris Fallows

 

 

The great white sharks of False Bay have developed a unique form of breach predation which has them hurtling out of the sea with awesome savagery. With the world record for one of these beasts standing at well over 6 metres, and with weights ranging between 1 and 2 tons, the stage is set for a spectacle more dramatic than anything Hollywood could conjure up. 

 

 

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TALKING TURKEY! CHICKEN, DUCK OR GOOSE

 

With Cook & Enjoy!

 

 

 

The Afrikaans edition ‘Kook en Geniet’ was first published in 1951, an indispensable guide, over time becoming a stalwart friend in the kitchen to over half a million South Africans. 

 

 

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

 

 

Bistro Sixteen82 At Steenberg Vineyard, Vaudeville has arrived in Cape Town, Art on Show, Navigate the winelands in a shopping trolley, be charmed by River Manor, Terroir wins again, Green Wine awards for Oak Valley, and summer picnics at Mont Rochelle.

 

 

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MOUNT NELSON HOTEL

IN CARING HANDS

 

 

It’s no surprise that Managing Director of Mount Nelson Hotel and Orient-Express Hotels Africa, Nick Seewer’s globe-trotting youth inspired him to follow a career in the travel and hospitality business. 

 

 

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CHRISTMAS EVE WITH NATANIËL

 

GATHERINGS
A Year of Invitations

 

 

In ‘Gatherings - A Year of Invitations’, Nataniël, one of South Africa’s great entertainers, relives the memories of wonderful Christmas celebrations. Here he recounts these intimate and warm occasions, which remain the highlight of his year.

 

 

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SUGAR & SPICE AT THE CAPE GRACE

 

With Malika van Reenen

 

 

Executive Chef, Malika van Reenen of Signal Restaurant at the Cape Grace, has recently introduced ’sugar and spice and all things nice’, an irresistible Sugar Buffet. Enjoy with afternoon tea in their welcoming library, overlooking the stunning international yacht basin.

 

 

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