Cape Town - Zola Nene is back with a third book, this time celebrating the diverse cultural heritage of South Africans through the wonderful tradition of sharing meals.
In Simply Seven Colours, Zola gives praise to the uniquely South African seven-colour (or several-colour) concept with a selection of more delicious recipes that tap into the heart of our food nostalgia, with a focus on going back to basics.
The idea of Simply Seven Colours is for you to create your own unique seven-colour menu, by picking recipes from different chapters or “colours”. From green, yellow, orange, brown, white, red, a rainbow of colours and, of course, desserts to round off your seven-colour meal, this book is sure to bring you more simply delicious joy.
Author Estelle Sacharowitz reveals that she thinks about food all the time. “And as I wonder what it’s all about, and why I do what I do, I realise that it’s all about us. It’s about you, it’s about me, it’s about people. It’s about our complexities, memories and sweetness.
It’s about trying to capture time in a form that is familiar, comforting and definite … It’s about creativity and curiosity. It’s about needs, primal and necessary, and also emotional.”
And as a magician waving a wand, Estelle distils this in an array of dishes that feed body and soul in the most delightful and tempting manner. From humble but comforting soups, through nourishing bowls and elegant meals to impress, to bountiful platters, you won’t be able to resist.
Simply submit and enjoy. Estelle says: “Make and eat something that causes you to stop and think, this is wonderful. Life is full of wonder.”
The Democratic Republic Of Braai
“It is your democratic right to eat properly braaied food. The Democratic Republic of Braai is wherever you gather around fires with friends and family for a celebration of the nation. Where conversations are had and stories are shared. It is a place where you never have to suffer from badly braaied food.”
This new edition of Democratic Republic of Braai features a selection of new recipes, and a new organisation of recipes and a new cover to stand out on the shelves.
The ideal gift for any South African who loves to cook for friends and family over a fire.
Cape Times