By Rosanne BuchananI’ve always been a fan of Mount Grace, even in the quirky country hotel days – it’s a little oasis right on Jozi’s doorstep. And then a few years ago it changed ownership and gone was the shabby chic country inn decor and in came the modern prints and somewhat garish hot pink and turquoise (at that stage) soft furnishings. It was a bit of a shock but now it has all settled into itself and I guess nothing can negate the charm of the setting. Aside from the whole hotel revamp which cost a bomb and looks…
Print Recipe No rubbin’ and no rollin’ scones Serves: 12 Cooking Time: 30 mins Ingredients 280g (2 cups) self-raising flour, sifted a pinch of salt 60ml (¼ cup) oil 1 large egg 190ml (¾ cup) milk + extra for brushing GRANADILLA CURD 6 granadillas, pulp and juice 200g (1 cup) sugar juice and zest of 1
Dominique Brown is F&HE’s features writer. She’s the resident Durbanite who constantly craves sunshine and wine. An avid cook and consumer of food, she’s dabbled in urban veggie-growing…
(Bookstorm and Pan Macmillan, R250)“You need to be able to make the perfect braai, without fuss or fanfare. It’s just one of those things that separate the men from the boys,” says Jan Braai, otherwise known as Jan Scannell. Born in Stellenbosch, this chargrilling guru had at least one braai a week when he was growing up and, after a career in finance, decided that making a living from braaiing was a far more savoury pursuit. Now, with the release of Fireworks, Jan Braai has left no room for real men to make excuses when it comes to mastering…
September is the month for sowing tomatoes – growing your own opens up a new world of flavour and varietyBy ALICE SPENSER-HIGGS For the serious cook or tomato…
Born in Adelaide (Australia’s largest wine-growing region), F&HE’s wine and travel editor Ingrid Casson studied wine and journalism before moving to SA 10 years ago. Mad about wine and food, she’s happiest when travelling…With the waft of spring blooms in the air and my bones starting to thaw, it’s clear the seasons are changing. Which calls for a new season of food and drink. Although it might be a little premature – my TV blanket still isn’t quite stashed away – I’m well into the swing of rosé wines. This isn’t just because they’re so pretty to look at and…
Koula, 94.7 presenter and F&HE blogger, is loving all things food-related in her travels through Turkey, Greece, Italy and Israel… Monday 20 August After shooting Mardin from some…
Koula, 94.7 presenter and F&HE blogger, is loving all things food-related in her travels through Turkey, Greece, Italy and Israel… Saturday 18 August Early start. Left hotel at 4:15am to catch a flight to Mardin – capital city of the Mardin province and known as a city of harmony between different languages and religion. The first thing that hits you as you exit the Mardin airport is the heat. It is relentless. Lots of construction with new apartments and hotels popping up along the drive to our hotel (the Yay Grand Otel – love that name!). Agriculture is developing rapidly…
Koula, 94.7 presenter and F&HE blogger, is loving all things food-related in her travels through Turkey, Greece, Italy and Israel… Friday 17 August Our first shoot day and…
Koula, 94.7 presenter and F&HE blogger, is loving all things food-related in her travels through Turkey, Greece, Italy and Israel… Wednesday 15 Aug Why are there always a million important things to do before going away? Despite my best intentions, I left packing until the last minute but somehow we made it to the airport. It’s always such a relief boarding the plane and knowing that if you’ve forgotten to do or pack something, it’s too late now! So here we are, my husband and I, sitting on a flight from Jozi to Istanbul. I’ve been asked to present a…
The Sunshine Coast and original frontier territory have become popular as a beach and bush destination By Andrea Pafitis-Hill [wp_gmaps lat=”-34.0811″ lng=”24.879913″]THE SANDS @ ST FRANCIS With…