SAFFRON FISH BISQUE

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Fragrant and spicy, a memorable soup to add to your collection. Far simpler than the classic bouillabaisse this warming economical fish soup uses mainly fish trimmings and a profusion of vegetables and spices. 

SEE! THE POWER OF SUNSHINE & WATER - Part One

By Mary-Ann Shearer

Both sunlight and water contribute significantly to countless aspects of well-being, so let’s take a closer look at these often overlooked but vitally important health boosters. 

HONEYMOONS

AUTUMN IDYLL AT THE PALACE

Serene, joyous, supremely carefree days. Spend them together beside the sea, waterski on azure waters, canter along the beach, take wonderful walks deep in the forest, sip a glass of red wine warmed by the fire. Honeymoon forever.  

FRESH TOMATO, CAPER AND LEMON LINE FISH

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This light fish dish is the perfect stand by for summer days.

FISH VINDAYE

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Vindayes have their origins in Mauritius, the volcanic island way out in the Indian Ocean. Essentially they are exotic versions of pickled or soused fish flavoured with turmeric or saffron, mustard, bay leaves, garlic, chillies and ginger. 

CELEBRATING SALLANDROUZE

A Showcook Production

When Lanie van Reenen opened her doors at Sallandrouze in June 2008 it was cause for celebration. Today the Hôtel Château Sallandrouze & Café Sallandrouze is enchanting Aubusson and visitors from abroad with its elegance and sumptuous cuisine.

THE SEPHARDI CULINARY TRADITION - Part Two

With Elsie Menasce  

Cast your mind back to the sun-drenched island of Rhodes in the Aegean and let your thoughts stray a little further to where the walls of the old city enclosed the Ğudería.

STRESS

By Sally-Ann Creed

Sally Ann Creed tells us, "If you find negative stress is a part of your daily life – it’s time to take action!" She explains "You can change how you view the situation, and ultimately conserve your health."

THE SEPHARDI CULINARY TRADITION

By Elsie Menasce

 ‘The Sephardi Culinary Tradition’ encapsulates and celebrates the story of a Jewish orthodox community which existed on Rhodes until World War II.

SAVVY KIDS

By Sarah & Rupert McKerron
With Linda McCourt 

Sarah and Rupet McKerron have certainly hit the jackpot once again with their new cookbook ‘Savvy Kids Menus’, which follows ‘Savvy Kids Food’. The children have grown and Sarah is a typical busy working mum, increasingly concerned about the way children eat today. What she aims to do in this book is to provide parents with a blue print for the best possible start in life.