Prim Reddy and Niranj Pather are South Africans of Indian origin who embrace the diverse culinary offering of cosmopolitan South Africa. Temptations is a reflection of their philosophy, a cookbook encompassing various cultures and featuring heritage recipes passed down through generations, as well as dishes experienced on their travels. To these they have added their own flair and the resulting flavours are incredible.
Spanning the years 1900 to 1977, this masterful literary novel is set in Kerala, on South India’s Malabar Coast, and follows three generations of a family that suffers a peculiar affliction: in every generation, at least one person dies by drowning—and in Kerala, water is everywhere.
The captivating new novel from Pip Williams, the internationally bestselling author of The Dictionary of Lost Words, is the perfect book for anyone obsessed with words. Dip in with this extract from the book.
Before
“Scraps. That’s all I got. Fragments that made no sense without the words before or the words after.
Single mother Revelle Lee is an interpreter who spends her days translating for victims, witnesses and the accused across London. Only she knows what they're saying. Only she knows the truth. When she believes a grave injustice is about to happen, and a guilty man is going to be labelled innocent, she has the power to twist an alibi to get the verdict she wants. She's willing to risk it all to do what's right.
If you follow our Instagram page for foodies, The Hungry Penguin South Africa, you’ll be familiar with the scrumptious dishes we post there daily. We’ve rounded up our fan favourites from that list with recipes that are musts for your own collection.
Baked Chicken with Chorizo
In All Sorts of Tapas, you will find delicious tapas that bring to life the richness of Spain’s regional variations, styles and attitudes while incorporating some uniquely South African flavours. These little paintings will be a feast for the eyes and a feast for the tummy. They are the perfect way to satisfy carnivores and vegetarians alike – from breakfast to dessert.
The Flexitarian Foodie is a collection of proudly South African, budget-approved, family-friendly recipes that show how achievable it is to eat delicious real food and live consciously and mindfully, no matter the situation. With just a few tweaks, even the most carnivorous amongst us can be convinced that eating more veggies and less meat is attainable and enjoyable.
In The Well-Lived Life, Dr Gladys McGarey, the mother of holistic medicine and a still-practicing doctor at 102, reveals her powerful secrets for how to live with joy and vitality at any age.
In your words, what is “the juice” in life and why do we need it?
Cassie discovers she can go back and change the past. Now, she should be able to find a way to fix the life she accidentally obliterated. And with time on her side, how hard can it be ...? Author Holly Smale chats about her inspiration for the story, writing an autistic character and time travel.
Who inspired the character of Cassandra Dankworth, and why did she feel like the right character for a time travel novel?
The Memory of Animals is a taut and emotionally charged novel about freedom and captivity, survival and sacrifice and whether you can save anyone before you save yourself.