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! 

Recipes! AFRICA HOUSE - A WELCOME TABLE

Cream of Avocado Soup served with Foccacia…

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SOUPS GLORIOUS SOUPS!
FROM MONDAY TO SUNDAY!

Bon Appetit!

MONDAY: Creamed Spinach & Chicken
TUESDAY: Roasted Pumpkin & Ginger
WEDNESDAY: Carrot, Orange & Cumin
THURSDAY: Winter Courgette
FRIDAY: Curried Fresh Pea
SATURDAY: Chickpea & Lentil
SUNDAY: Cream of Garlic

And one extra for inspiration - Saffron Mussel Soup! 

 FRAGRANT DESSERT CAKES

With Barbara Flax

Preparing a dessert ahead of time is one way to leave you free to attend to main course issues. Barbara finds, when she entertains, that making fragrant moist cakes offer a splendid solution. 

PINEAPPLE & GINGER ICE CREAM

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It’s hard to beat the luxurious creaminess of homemade ice cream. 

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. 

QUINCES WITH GINGER CUSTARD

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Quince, a member of the rose family, is an intriguing and quite underrated fruit with a warm yellow, almost downy skin. 

RUBARB COMPOTE
WITH NUT BISCOTTI

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Although rhubarb is treated as a fruit, botanically speaking it is a vegetable. Most often stewed or made into homely crumbles and pies. Its tart flavour is complemented by ginger and orange, and marries well with custardy desserts and rice puddings.

GREAT CASSEROLES

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Master the art of making a great casserole, substantial, simple and, above all, satisfying.

FIVE ROSES ® Trusted Quality Tea

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Five Roses® have been producing superb blended teas for nearly 100 years. Distinctive teas that have given pleasure to generations of tea drinkers. During this time only five tea masters have been appointed as custodians of this unique Ceylon profile blend. Tea masters guarantee that Five Roses® uses only the finest Ceylon teas and the best leaves from selected tea estates around the world.