BOOKS FOR COOKS! TASTES OF AFRICA

By Justice Kamanga

Justice Kamanga was born in Malawi and attended their School of Catering. Later he became head chef for the US Embassy in Lilongwe. On his arrival in South Africa some years later he joined the Italian Embassy in both Pretoria and Cape Town. Right now Justice has been working as a chef in private homes where he delights guests with his African based fusion dishes. 

EGGS À LA CARTE

With’Prickly Pears & Pomegranates’

Bernadette le Roux and Marianne Palmer’s book, ‘Prickly Pears & Pomegranates’, offers a warm and intimate look at a way of life and a style of eating in the arid Karoo. An area always at the mercy of extremes, providing Marianne Palmer with an unlikely canvas on which to create the feasts she ultimately prepared. Cranemere cooks take a fresh look at eggs served in the most delicious ways!

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. 

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.

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.

BOOKS FOR COOKS!
MORE THAN SAMOOSAS

By Nazeeha Abrahams

Nazeeha Abrahams was newly wed and feeling at a loss when it came to cooking in her brand new kitchen. Naturally she called on her mother, who was a wonderful cook, to help and guide her. Over the years she gradually explored her Cape Malay heritage, creatively blending traditional Malay recipes with exotic spices from Natal. 

"The principle of Café Food," says Gael Oberholzer,
"is get the basics right and the rest will fall into place.

Café Food at home, practical, simple, easy on the budget with dishes that conjure up bistro style eating that are imaginatively served and where preparation and cooking time are kept to the minimum.

BOOKS FOR COOKS! KAROO VENISON

By Lynne Minnaar,  Annatjie Reynolds and Albé Neethling

Here you will find the secret of preparing and cooking the most delectable low fat versatile venison dishes as well as garnering tips from some of the regions most celebrated cooks, housewives and game hunters.