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. 

QUEEN OF TARTS ON A VALENTINE’S DAY

Bake with Tina Bester

Tina Bester, at her delightfully whimsical store, ‘Queen of Tarts’, in Observatory, has created the epitome of home baked treats made in the old fashioned way but with her particular twist. Enjoy both sweet and savoury treats and bake them in advance to serve on a fun filled Valentine’s Day. 

OUT OF THE CAN
Eat Beater. Live Better.

With Lannice Snyman

Lannice Snyman, who is known for her delicious way with pilchards, surely one of our most nutritious and often neglected fish, has produced her new ‘Out of the Can’ cook book for eating better and living better. "Pilchards," she explains, "have an excellent and unique flavour." This convenient valuable little fish lends itself to a multitude of healthy but essentially simple dishes. Recipes that are convenient, basic and have a homely appeal.

ON A PLATE

Signature dishes from SA’s award-winning restaurants

StreetSmart, an amazing organisation, hoping to roll out nationally and whose aim is to protect and educate the street children of the cities of South Africa, will benefit from this lovingly and carefully compiled cookbook by Jess Meredith-Watts. Among the 20 top ranked premier regional restaurants featured are Myoga, Ile Maurice and Rust en Vrede. Many talented top chefs have given most generously of their time and great skill to making On A Plate a book for a very special cause.

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. 

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.

HOME FOOD FROM THE GARDEN

With Sonja Jordt

With ‘Home Food From The Garden’ Sonja Jordt has certainly hit the spot. There are so many of us that aspire to creating our personal cabbage patch, however simple it is. Herbs growing in a sunny spot, a few chives, a little rocket and some lettuces to be plucked for a summer salad.

IN BOOKS FOR COOKS! EAT SMART & STAY SLIM

By Lisbet Delport & Gabi Steenkamp

Liesbet and Gabi in ‘Eat Smart & Stay Slim’ have introduced the low GI concept to South Africa, a key to permanent weight loss. Eating this way stabilises blood sugar levels, helps to control food cravings, while increasing your metabolism, helping you to lose weight without giving up the food that you enjoy with simple low GI guidelines. 

TOPSI VENTER

Fooding about with Topsi

An entertaining legend in her time and much loved and admired food icon on the South African scene.