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.

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. 

THE OYSTER BOX REVISITED

Starring the Red Carnation Group’s
new and exquisite recreation
of Natal’s treasured Oyster Box.

A celebrated destination since 1947, known for its style and charm for decades. 2009 saw the complete restoration and unveiling of this tropical gem in Umhlanga overlooking the azure waters of the Indian Ocean.

VEGETARIAN ADVENTURE

With Viviane Bauquet Farre

Creative New York chef and food writer Viviane Bauquet Farre, a lifelong vegetarian, joins SHOWCOOK with delicious dishes using fruit, vegetables, salad leaves, grains and pulses. Viviane, who masterminds brilliant cookery classes in New York, adds stylish and elegant touches to her recipes making each dish a culinary adventure!

The humble carrot is a familiar sight in every supermarket, and perhaps that’s why it doesn’t usually command much attention or excitement. But those colorful roots certainly have some exotic origins.

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.

SAFFRON FISH BISQUE

Learn to Cook with Showcook

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. 

By Request! MACROBIOTIC COOKING

By Jane Touwen

Jane Touwen, who has studied at the Kushi Institute in the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts, explains to Showcook about Macrobiotics. 

CELEBRATING CYBELE
The Life & Times with Barbara Jeffries

The first Relais & Chateaux appointed in Southern Africa, 1983  

When Cybele opened their doors in May 1979 little did Barbara and Rupert Jeffries realise that Cybele would one day become a much loved and celebrated destination for travellers from all corners of the world. How did it all begin? Barbara Jeffries tells us.

LEARN TO COOK! 
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! 

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.