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Cape Mediterranean: The Way We Love to Eat

ISBN 
9781432310226
Format 
Hardback
Recommended Price 
R470.00
Published 
July 2019
About the book: 
In contemporary South Africa, especially in the Western Cape, so many of us love long lunch tables that start with breads and spreads, going into smaller bites or tapas, onto generous salads and vegetable dishes served alongside beautiful roasts or freshly grilled seafood. We savour the process of coming together around a table, many times next to a fire, sharing conversations and creating new memories.
 
Cape Mediterranean  focuses on these gatherings, not heritage food nor nostalgia. Cape Mediterranean cooking is a South African style of cooking and entertaining influenced by one of the oldest and arguably also the healthiest cuisines in the world. It has developed naturally within the Western Cape due to its Mediterranean climate and the abundance of classic Mediterranean-style local produce.
 
This book features more than 75 delectable recipes, from breads, dips and tapas, to lavish salads, succulent roasts, freshly made pastas and heavenly desserts. The recipes bring seasonal produce to the fore and the balance of dishes and ease of preparation will have you inviting friends and family over in no time to share in this veritable bounty.
 
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About the Author

Ilse van der Merwe is a Stellenbosch-based recipe developer, award-winning author, food content producer, stylist, television presenter, and entrepreneur. Her popular food blog, www.thefoodfox.com, has cultivated a loyal global following since 2011, establishing her as one of South Africa’s most influential and respected culinary voices.

She is the author of four cookbooks published by Penguin Random House South Africa: Cape Mediterranean (2019), which earned a bronze medal at the 2020 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, Simply Seasonal (2021), Easy Al Fresco (2023), and Timeless South African (2025). Ilse has hosted two television series and is a regular guest on various South African food programs.

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