TOPSI VENTER

Fooding about with Topsi

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

CHICKEN BREASTS ON RISOTTO

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Once you have mastered the art of making of a good creamy risotto you will enjoy the versatility of this Italian speciality. Essentially it is necessary to patiently stir hot stock into an absorbent rice such as arborio and continue stirring and adding stock until the rice is soft and thickened.

SPECIAL REQUEST! OUT TO DINE
WITH RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX
THE CELLARS HOHENORT AND UITKYK

Join us for a glimpse of one of South Africa’s most coveted Relais & Châteaux tables and enjoy a taste of Executive Chef Rumé Booyens elegant menus. The Cellars-Hohenort, an integral part of the superb Collection of Relais & Châteaux five star hotels, that dedicated Liz McGrath has transformed with her inimitable touch over the years into a veritable oasis of exquisite accommodation and  discerning cuisine in the midst of glorious gardens.

FRESH & HEALTHY STEP-BY-STEP TO LIFE 

With Annette Kesler 

In Fresh & Healthy Step-by-Step to Life you will find an accessible way of cooking, not necessarily of the moment, but one that is life enhancing, helping to ensure an enduring quality of life for you and your family. Heart healthy topics play their vital part in this book from exercise to medication, cholesterol management to understanding stress.

ON SHOW! FRANCK DANGEREUX- THE FOODBARN

"You’ll see," says Franck,"that like fashion there will be a return to basic, simple things; a really good piece of bread, butter, cheese and wine - we’re getting back to a thoughtful way of eating!"

PEARL VALLEY An Open Invitation - Delectable Dishes

With Showcook

Spend a weekend away at one of South Africa’s most glorious scenic golf estates in Franschhoek, a weekend of fun and great golf. Delectable dishes on the menu from Andrea Foulkes of stylish Dish with a touch of spice, while Michelle Key and Andrea reveal their secrets for successful decorating and entertaining!

MICHAEL OLIVIER’S CRUSH 2009

100 South African wines to drink now

Michael Olivier, well known wine and food fundi, is steeped in the lore of wine. Growing up on a wine farm in Durbanville where wine and food was part of a warm family’s ethic. As a result he says that the mystique and elitism that is created around wine to him is all puffery and creates a barrier to the love, understanding and sheer joy of wine. 

LET’S BRAAI

By Carmen Niehaus

In ‘Let’s Braai’ Carmen covers all the down to earth details about how to have a successful braai with many mouthwatering illustrations. ‘Let’s Braai’ is the A-Z from coals and marinades right through to spice mixes, flavoured butters and delectable sauces. An enticing book that invites you to entertain with knowledgeable flair.

ROAST LAMB SALAD

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Roast lamb salad tiède works particularly well during the autumn and winter months as it is an unusual combination of freshly roasted deboned lamb, served slightly warm, with creamy butter beans and roasted potatoes. 

SALMON WITH MUSTARD SAUCE, POTATO CAKES

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Glossy, deep orange salmon trout with a rich smoked flavour makes an excellent, easy managed starter for stylish entertaining. All you need to ad are some simple accompaniments such as a sauce and salad to create a glamorous dish.