Koula, 94.7 presenter and F&HE blogger, is loving all things food-related in her travels through Turkey, Greece, Italy and Israel… Wednesday 22 August We left our hotel in Urfa early this morning (much to my relief – I so appreciate the freedom I have as a woman living in South Africa) and drove out to Kahta. Our first stop: the ancient Black Bird statue (Karakus), high up on a mountain top. From there, we took a long, winding road to get to Mount Nemrut. The views of the lush Mesopotamian plain around us, once again, breath-taking! The ruins we were…
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…
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 and chicken-rearing. If you meet her she will probably try to feed you. Food editor Leila and myself decided to celebrate our return to gym (in anticipation of summer) with some sushi and wine, and so we found ourselves at Tsunami in the Morningside Shopping Centre. The place was buzzing with people, crowding the pavements and baring their arms in the almost muggy atmosphere. Being a Durbs girl myself, I had never…
(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…
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… After much urging from one of my friends I visited Live Love & Eat in Johannesburg’s leafy suburb of Senderwood near Bedfordview. Located on the second floor of the small shopping centre, it’s nice to feel up high on the balcony and removed from the car park. Crisp white, ocean-coloured glass and wooden floors give the space a clean and casual look, which is mirrored in…
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…
Koula, 94.7 presenter and F&HE blogger, is loving all things food-related in her travels through Turkey, Greece, Italy and Israel… Sunday 19 August An early start for our drive out to a town called Hasankeyf in the Batman province (I was so excited about that!). And such a fascinating day! We saw the ‘Old Tigris Bridge’, thought to be the largest bridge built during the Medieval period. I still haven’t developed a taste for Turkish coffee (I’m a coffee lover however this stuff is far too strong for me) but the rest of our group enjoyed some of the most…
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…
Koula, 94.7 presenter and F&HE blogger, is loving all things food-related in her travels through Turkey, Greece, Italy and Israel… Thursday 16 Aug We touched down in Istanbul shortly after 5am. 25 degrees celcius! At 5 am! After a terribly long and freezing Jozi winter, it was more than welcome. Cruised through passport control – no visas needed for South African citizens and so Turkey’s delightful assault on our senses began. With only a vague idea of what to expect, we were completely amazed just metres after leaving the airport. Gorgeous baskets of colourful flowers adorn streetlamps and the pavements…
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…