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	Tortoises & Tumbleweeds Author: Lannice Snyman R325.50 Publication date: November 2008 Lannice Snyman, South Africa’s foremost authority on the history of South African cuisine, invites readers to join her on a fascinating journey to the gastronomic heart of her homeland and discover its history, cuisine and cultural traditions. Tortoises & Tumbleweeds (Journey through an African Kitchen) – the eagerly-awaited sequel to the international best-seller Rainbow Cuisine – glances over its shoulder, embraces current trends and looks to the future. It traces the origins of the people who have made their home at the southern tip of Africa and takes the armchair traveller on a picturesque taste-trip through the countryside.
	Fruit Art Author: Lannice Snyman & Malcolm Dare R275.00 Publication date: October 2006 Lannice Snyman corroborates with one of South Africa’s most highly acclaimed photographers, Malcolm Dare, and designer/stylist Brita du Plessis in this important new book. Fruit Art will raise eyebrows, satisfy the senses and thrill everyone who adores beautiful books, quick and interesting recipes, edgy styling, and photographs that push the creativity envelope. This book is perfect to give it as a gift to a special friend, or keep it for yourself to treasure. Fruit Art will join the list of award-winning titles from Lannice Snyman Publishers that make their presence felt in a vibrant cookbook market.
	Vin de Constance with Michel Roux Jr. Author: Michel Roux Jr. R192.50 Publication date: August 2006 Winner 2006 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards: Best Book on Matching Food and Wine (English) This is a book about the marriage of food and wine; of icons and ideas. A marriage that spans geographical barriers to create sensuous pleasure. The players are international, the ingredients global, and the book is the first to link a South African wine to the culinary skills of a top UK chef. The inspiration came from the vineyards of Klein Constantia in the Western Cape, where the legendary Vin de Constance sweet wine, sought-after by kings and emperors in the 18th century, was revived in1986 by the Jooste family.
	Posh Nosh Fabulous Food for Family & Friends Author: Lannice Snyman ISBN 0-620-32302-7 R279.95 Publication: October 2005 Winner 2006 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards: Best Book for Entertaining (English) and recipient of the Juror's Award for Publishing Excellence. Lannice Snyman’s eagerly-awaited new book invites you to reunite with the real pleasures of the kitchen and the joy of cooking for friends and family. It is a sumptuous celebration of ‘cooking because you want to – not because you have to’! You’ll find a smattering of comfort food, retro-classics with a modern spin, classy cutting edge creations and international offerings recreated for local palates. The book is aimed at all pockets and preferences, and will appeal to novice cooks and skilled cuisiniers alike.
	Private Collection Cookbook Author: Justine Drake Publication: October 2005 This book was commissioned by Nedbank Private Banking as a gift for their Private Banking Clients, and is not for sale on the open market. It was designed to be unique and to reflect the special value that Nedbank Private Banking attributes to each of its clients.
	Rainbow Cuisine Author: Lannice Snyman. Photographer: Andrzej Sawa ISBN 0-620-22354-5 R245.50 Rainbow Cuisine will take you on a fascinating culinary journey through South Africa, a country where, in just over three hundred years, one of the world’s most intriguing and diverse cuisines has evolved. It’s a book to browse through, to read, to cook from, and to treasure. A must-have purchase for anyone and everyone fascinated by the heartland of this extraordinary country, most of all tourists as a memento of their stay. Rainbow Cuisine is the ultimate publication of its type, and a watershed in local cookery books. Out of print
	Gourmet Hideaways of Southern Africa Author: Lannice Snyman. Photographer: Andrzej Sawa ISBN 0-620-25924-8 R225.50 Gourmet Hideaways of Southern Africa showcases the special pleasures of exploring this spectacular yet largely undiscovered corner of the world. Menus are from a select group of the most important hotels, guesthouses, game lodges and restaurants, establishments both big and small, casual and classy, informal and elegant. Some 250 recipes, each matched with an appropriate South African wine, bring full circle the synergy of eating and drinking in wonderful surroundings. A book to browse through and travel by, as well as to cook from.
	Kitchen Cowboys Author: Peter Goffe-Wood ISBN 0-620-32301-9 R162.50 Publication: October 2004 Written by Peter Goffe-Wood, one of South Africa’s hottest chefs, ostensibly (but not exclusively!) for men. Each chapter is themed (brunch, sandwiches, pasta, eastern, braai recipes, sweets), all of which should be devoured with a large glass of wine and a firm tongue in cheek. He chats about his career in started, lists his favourite books, touches on shopping, the pantry, and food and wine.
	Fresh & Healthy Step by Step to Life Author: Annette Kesler ISBN 0-620-32300-0 R162.50 Publication: September 2004 A new cookbook by Annette Kesler is always reason to celebrate, and when the book has the backing of the Heart Foundation, with every recipe approved as part of their eating plan, things become even more interesting. Incorporating the newest recipe creations from this well-loved, award-winning author and editor of South Africa's premier food and travel website --- www.showcook.com --- cooking 'Step by Step' has never tasted better. Each recipe has per serving indications for energy, fat, cholesterol, carbohydrate and fibre content. Heart-health topics also have space in the book.
	Braai in Style Author: Lannice Snyman ISBN 0-620-23840-2 R129.95 The complete South African outdoor cookbook has sold over 100 000 copies in eight impressions since the book was launched in 1983. In this comprehensive guide to cooking over the coals, Lannice Snyman, one of South Africa's most accomplished cookery writers, has produced an invaluable collection of fabulous recipes, as well as hints and recipes for the braai, including how to make the perfect fire, how to prepare vegetables, meat and seafood, as well as sections on starters, side dishes, potjiekos, spitbraais and desserts.
	Free from the Sea Authors: Lannice Snyman & Anne Klarie ISBN 0-620-23839-9 R139.95 This is the ultimate seafood cookbook, an invaluable companion to all lovers of fish and seafood, covering the identification and preparation of everything edible in southern African seas. The recipe section includes original recipes as well as adaptations of classicals to accommodate local seafood. Over 150 000 copies have been sold in 12 impressions of this important work, first published in 1979.
	Home Bakes ISBN 0-620-27616-9 Author: Carolie de Koster R119 A fabulous new baking book available in English and Afrikaans. The author is Caroliй de Koster, a talented cookery writer who has a cookery school and guesthouse in Johannesburg. All baking bases are deliciously covered. The recipes, all photographed, are delicious and easy to make, meeting the needs of both the novice and experienced baker.
	Cooking with Canned Pilchards Producer: Lannice Snyman. Consulting Editor: Dorah Sitole Photographer: Volker Miros ISBN 0-620-30725-0 R69.50 Canned pilchards, hero ingredient of this fabulous little cookbook, are beloved by the broadest spectrum of cooks. Working with recipes gleaned over many years by the Lucky Star Marketing Department, Lannice Snyman has selected and tested 22 of the very best. Recipes are simple and easy to prepare, yet nourishing and with great eye appeal. The consulting editor is the well-known cookbook author and Cookery Editor of True Love magazine, Dorah Sitole. To broaden the appeal further, COOKING WITH CANNED PILCHARDS is crammed with hints and tips on nutrition, and brings to life the process of catching and canning pilchards, evocatively photographed at the factory at St Helena Bay on the Cape West Coast.

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