By Request! HIGH TEA AT MONTEREY

The Perfect Treat! 

Undoubtedly the most convivial time of the day in the grand country houses of dazzling Edwardian England was High Tea! 

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! 

FEAST OF FLAVOURS - From the Italian Kitchen

With Elsa van der Nest

Elsa Van der Nest, talented chef, author, superb teacher now living in Singapore, has an irrepressible passion for food and has recently produced two informative and accessible books celebrating a Feast of Flavours from both the Italian and French Kitchens. Enjoy a two part series.

ON PARADE - THE MUST HAVE CAKES & TARTS

 A collection of divine recipes that you will want to keep and enjoy!

Chocolate, almonds, oranges and semolina, wholesome, simple and delicious tastes together with a soupçon of the unusual by some well known food writers. Among them Phillippa Cheifitz, Heilie Pienaar, Marlene van der Westhuizen, Barbara Newman and Sue Lawrence known as the ‘Queen of Baking’ in Scotland.

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

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.

RUBARB COMPOTE
WITH NUT BISCOTTI

Learn to Cook with Showcook

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.

The ABC to successful cooking! 

Learn to Cook with Showcook

Introducing essential techniques, all you need to know to improve your skills in the kitchen. A real learning experience!
CHEERS!

On Show! A SYBARITIC WEEKEND
AT ROYAL MALEWANE

A Showcook Production

Royal Malewane, one of the world’s most enviable and sublime safari lodges, situated on the fringes of the National Park, South Africa’s premier destination.

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!