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In its essence, Bella’s Kitchen is a love letter, to those people important in her life, and to herself. Yes it’s a cookbook, but it’s also more than just another book of recipes built around a theme. Isabella Niehaus has written this as a musing on every stage of her life, from her days growing up in the rural Free State, through glamorous globe-trotting fashion editor and loving mother, then successful restaurant host, to the award-winning and beloved author she now is. The beautifully photographed chapters…

After being left at the altar, Rendani Makwarela swears off men. Instead she pours her efforts into becoming a chef. With her parents’ help, she starts a catering business on her grandmother’s land, and for a decade she tirelessly builds her brand as master chef to the Venda elite. Along the way, she befriends Fhumulani Makungo – a divorced property developer who is trying to find his feet in the area. Their friendship blossoms into romance, neither of them realising just how deeply their…

Our Indian ancestors forged a culinary story unique to South Africa. Bringing with them spices, countless unwritten recipes and an unbreakable spirit, their story is one of indenture, resistance and resilience, one that has shaped the rich, complex heritage of South African Indian cooking. Madame Curry is celebrity chef and TV personality Yudhika Sujanani’s journey through these culinary traditions and the bold, aromatic flavours that define South African Indian cuisine. This collection of recipes celebrates both beloved heritage dishes and the popular favourites that have…

In its essence, Bella’s Kitchen is a love letter, to those people important in her life, and to herself. Yes it’s a cookbook, but it’s also more than just another book of recipes built around a theme. Isabella Niehaus has written this as a musing on every stage of her life, from her days growing up in the rural Free State, through glamorous globe-trotting fashion editor and loving mother, then successful restaurant host, to the award-winning and beloved author she now is. The beautifully photographed chapters…

We live in a world of information overload, and it can be challenging knowing what’s real and what’s not. When it comes to money, social media is littered with ‘finfluencers’ who present information and share ‘secrets’ to managing and growing money. Some of it is real; a lot of it is fake, and it can be very difficult to know the difference. Home Truths About Money goes back to basics. It strips away the slick social media veneer and addresses the bare-bone facts about money…