HOME DESIGN: TRENDS AND TIPS

With Hilary Prendini Toffoli

Whether your décor vibe is the past or the future, a professional eye can give it a fresh edge. Hilary Prendini Toffoli gets a few pointers.

ROMANCING THE TAJ

An Imperial Legacy

One of Asia’s finest hotel groups is the renowned Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces. It is recognised for its impressive vision for over 100 years in sensitively recreating and restoring many of India’s legendary former palaces to magnificent glory. This vision extends to combining the historical with the contemporary in splendid hotels worldwide. Many of them reflect the tastes and culture of India’s colourful history, distinctive imposing architecture, fascinating art and above all its superb cuisine.

A TABLE AT THE TAJ

Recipes from the kitchen of Lyle Abrahams

One of the main characteristics of an Indian kitchen is the use and understanding of spices, often freshly ground on the spot. Try a Malai Tikka, enjoy Malabari Prawns, make Shikhampuri Kebabs and Tuna Tataki.

By Request! CHEESECAKES SUPREME

By Jacquelyn  Webb

Rich, glorious cheesecakes are a tempting indulgence and Jacquelyn Webb’s passion. She shares her inspirational collection of these addictive cakes with SHOWCOOK. 

DON’T MISS! LIFE ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Setting a fine table at Birkenhead House & Birkenhead Villa with The South African Pork Producers’ Organisation and Cape Legends’ award winning wines, Lomond and Neethlingshof. 

RECIPES! LIFE ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Three superb chefs show off their considerable skill and expertise, pairing delectable dishes with splendid South African estate wines. Marieta Human, a well known spokesperson of the South African Pork Producers Organisation. "Pork is an ideal white meat; budget friendly, economical, no wastage with the added benefit of being healthy and heart friendly." 

TAJ! NOTHING SHORT OF IMPERIAL

By Hilary Prendini Toffoli

Hilary Prendini Toffoli experiences a high-level degree of pampering at Cape Town’s new Taj Hotel. 

SEE! BEST CHEF - CHEF AT HOME

By Nikki Werner

Award-winning chef Luke Dale-Roberts proves that cooking like a pro is simply about sound technique! 

FOOD & STYLE

With Viviane Bququet Farre

SLAT MY DOOD…

By Hilary Prendini Toffoli

Snoek is a national treasure, a delicious game fish unique to the Cape. Yet it hardly ever appears on local restaurant menus. We talk to some of the city’s top chefs.