SALAD DAYS WITH WHITE WINE

With Viviane Bouquet Farre

This all-year, all-occasion leafy green salad is like the little black dress or the crisp white shirt. You can dress it up by tossing it with an exquisite aged balsamic vinaigrette and plating it; or you can dress it down and serve it family-style in a generous bowl with a more casual mustard vinaigrette.

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South African College of Music celebrating its centenary! Join the No Bones Private Dinner Club! Don't miss World Tourism Day - 27th September. See POD, a stone's throw from the pristine white sands and clear waters of Camps Bay Beach... and more.

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.

SEE! PIZZA PARADISE

By Nikki Werner

Inspired by the pizza epiphany in Eat Pray Love, Nikki Werner travels to Naples to experience it first hand and hunt down the most authentic pizza in its city of origin. 

THE VIGILANT DIABETIC!

SOUTH AFRICAN COOKBOOK FOR DIABETES AND INSULIN RESISTANCE 2 

By Hilda Lategan

Cooking for diabetics is not all that different. Hilda Lategan introduces us to a style of cooking which, although perfectly attuned to diabetic needs, is simple, nutritious and appealing, and she is mindful of every aspect of diet concerned with the condition of diabetes.

EXQUISITE VENICE

When Paula Plit recently visited Venice with her husband, Wayne, on their honeymoon, she was overwhelmed with the beauty of this exquisite city, understandable because Venice inspires superlatives. Beguiling and unrivalled, Venice remains an unvanquished star.

FISHline News FEATURE SPECIES: SCALLOPS

From the desk of
Roberta Muir

A symbol of many things, from pilgrims on their way to the shrine of St James at Santiago de Compostela in Spain, to a multinational oil refinery, and found in all the world’s oceans, the scallop shell is perhaps the definitive shell shape. European names for this prized bivalve often reflect its association with St James, such as the German ‘Jakobsmuschel’ and French ‘Coquille St. Jacques’.

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.

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DON'T MISS DON'T MISS

One Day Jewellery Master Class with Joanna Hardy at Strauss & Co, the brilliant Youth Music Festival, Cape Town Tourism chats, Equinox Spa recharge programme, Italian Cuisine World Summit and a 'Chef in my Kitchen'. 

By Request! See... FIRE WATER - SOUTH AFRICAN BRANDY

Michael Fridjhon, one of South Africa's leading winewriters says, "The true pleasure of the brandy distiller's art takes a lifetime to reveal. It is not a voyage frivolously undertaken, but the world it opens up is deeply hospitable and every staging post is a microcosm of the route."

'Fire Water' is a fascinating account by Wendy Toerien of how brandy is created, weaving a compelling tale and one that involves the reader from start to finish - absorbing and thrilling! 

CUDDLE UP TO A GOOSE

With Hilary Prendini Toffoli 

Goose down is the Rolls Royce of duvet fillings and everyone wants it on their Beds. Hilary Prendini Toffoli meets Granny Goose herself

See Sally-Ann Creed's feature on The Perfect Sleep!

DON'T MISS SALLY-ANN CREED 
IN THE HEALTH SECTION OF SHOWCOOK!

THE PERFECT SLEEP

By Sally-Ann Creed!

Sleep deprivation can be due to a variety of factors from overwork to overplay. Between handling studies, career, a social life, children, spouses, employers, and ageing parents - sometimes there’s just not enough time to take care of everything and get sufficient sleep. 

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'Tea by the Sea' at Abalone House, Paternoster. See how Maille adds a dash of French flair.  Try artisanal Charcuterie and Van Ryn's Brandy pairing. Learn to Cook with African Relish and take note of the 2010 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Wines.

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.