QUEEN OF TARTS ON A VALENTINE’S DAY

Bake with Tina Bester

Tina Bester, at her delightfully whimsical store, ‘Queen of Tarts’, in Observatory, has created the epitome of home baked treats made in the old fashioned way but with her particular twist. Enjoy both sweet and savoury treats and bake them in advance to serve on a fun filled Valentine’s Day. 

 

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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. 

VEGETARIAN ADVENTURE

STRAWBERRY CROSTATA

With Viviane Bauquet Farre 

The strawberry is probably today’s most beloved fruit - and no wonder! Its Latin name frugaria means ‘fragrance’. They are certainly extremely fragrant and delicious to the point of addiction.

TIPSY CHOCOLATE VELVET CAKE

For Mother’s Day!

A decadent cake/dessert for Mother’s Day that is moist and richly delicious with a melange of flavours, chocolate, orange and whisky. 

CHARLOTTE HUNT

An evergreen cook for all seasons!

After many years of lauding and applauding the cult of ‘the chef’, it does appear timely that there is the return of ‘the cook’. The undervalued angel of the kitchen that cooks divinely and whose dishes, prepared with loving hands, we wish to return to again and again. Charlotte Hunt is one of those angels! 

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.  

MILLION DOLLAR CHEESECAKE

Showcook shows off five of the best!

Cheesecake is one of those cakes that can earn the maker a reputation as a baker supreme! There are few other cakes that cause so much chatter. "What is that secret ingredient, is it a hint of orange or is it lemon? I detect a scent of vanilla! What chocolate are you using, is it dark and intense or light and sweet?" 

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.

THE SWEET SURPRISE OF PAKAMISA!

Delicious, scrumptious desserts a sheer delight.

Desserts at Pakamisa echo the legendary sweets of Vienna as well as those that are in the tradition of classic English country house puddings. 

PINEAPPLE & GINGER ICE CREAM

Learn to Cook with Showcook

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