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.

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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’. 

SEE! SUMPTUOUS

Food from the heart of France to the Cape

By Marlene van der Westhuizen

In ‘Sumptuous’ Marlene van der Westhuizen continues the journey that she began in her first book, ‘Delectable’, exploring what she has christened ‘brasserie luxe’. "Simple food," says Marlene, "that tastes as good as it looks!" Together with photographer Gerda Genis, Marlene has created a visual feast reflecting her strong passion for good food with deep flavours. 

 

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Hot off the Press…

Vanilla Restaurant at the new Cape Quarter Extension is now open and promises relaxed Cape Town-style fine dining in an ambiance of Manhattan glamour. A window on the exuberant art world in South Africa. Celebrate over the festive season with Delaire. Hot off the press with Karkloof and Picnic in Tulbagh. 

SEE! THE ANCIENT HERBS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN

By Viviane Bauquet Farre

Viviane Bauquet Farre holidays in France and inspires us with the wild irrististable scents of Provence, vibrant as the colours of the landscape. 

SEE! FOOD & STYLE

With Viviane Bauquet Farre

A native of a French island in the South Pacific, Viviane Bauqet Farre has been a passionate cook since the age of six, when she began preparing all her family’s meals, perched atop a stool. 

TO MARKET… TO MARKET…

Stellenbosch Fresh Goods Market

Stellenbosch’s bountiful and inviting organic, slow food  market, held every Saturday beckons. A cornucopia of your favourite things are on the tables; cheeses, honey, dried figs, charcuterie, breads, choice pastries, wine and dishes on the ready for the week ahead. Fill your capacious basket and head for home.

DELECTABLE

Food from rural France to urban Cape

‘Delectable’, by Marlene van der Westhuizen, is indeed delectable and Stephen Inggs’ photography guilds the lily in the most charming and delicious way with evocative images that transport us and bring to life the countryside of France! 

SEE! DESTINATION: WASHINGTON DC - Part Two

By Jane Baxter Lynn

Join us in a voyage of discovery in the second of her two part series. 

A DATE IN BAHRAIN

Part Two

With Melissa van Maasdyk

"Step back in time… says Melissa, "Bahrain’s history goes back to way before the birth of Islam, which dates to the Christian year 622AD (when Muhammed fled from Mecca to Medina). There is evidence of settlement on the island from as far back at 5000BC, and it was recently discovered that this was the seat of the famous empire of Dilmun (circa 3000B)."