No Mexican feast would be complete without a jug or two of margaritas. The sweet, slightly bitter tang of the grapefruit works well and is a beautiful splash of colour on the table LEILA’S TIP I love adding a few fresh mint sprigs to the carafe as well as some sliced lime wedges to make it look pretty.
COOK’S TIP The truffles need to be made as close to serving time as possible as the avocado will turn brown if stored for too long.
Thinly cut beef and avocado is a match made in heaven. The tangy mayonnaise and crunchy salsa make it even better.
Kate de Waal from Sugar ‘n Ice offers a step-by-step guide to making fondant flowers. Kate’s classic wedding cake recipe is in the November 2012 issue of F&HE.FLOWER…
Food editor Leila talks ‘squandwich’ What makes a food editor tick? Well firstly we are all slightly mad, no wait, scratch that, I think ditzy would be the…
Lentils are packed with soluble fibre, which lowers the GI value of this soup. Yoghurt is also a good low-GI choice for soups and salads.
Head north for one of the best game viewing experiences in the country By Rosanne Buchanan Where is it? Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge in the Madikwe Game…


