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(Cape Town: Don Nelson, 1982). 4to; original boards; laminated pictorial dustwrapper; pp. 134; line drawings; colour photographs. Dustwrapper slightly sunned, and reverse foxed; previous owner's name on front free endpaper; moderate foxing throughout. Good condition. "Despite the increasing interest in seafood cookery, until now very little information has been made available to enthusiasts, and to fill this gap Lannice Snyman and Anne Klarie have compiled what can only be called an encyclopaedia of seafood cookery. The text includes an alphabetical index of all the types of seafood you are likely to meet in Southern African waters, with accurate line drawings for identification as well as many superb full-colour plates; information and suggestions as to the best ways to prepare each type of seafood; basic recipes, sauces, stuffings, and marinades as well as more ambitious recipes." .

(Cape Town: Struik, 2000) 1868724859. 250 x 210 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 128, incl. index; full-colour photographs. Tiny crease to top fore-corner of upper cover; earlier owner's name signed on half-title. Near fine condition. "The Good Food Cookbook is a sensational new cookbook from popular cookery writer and teacher Ina Paarman. Crammed with over a hundred new and delicious recipes, this book is sure to delight her many fans. Accompanied by stunning colour photographs, the tried-and-tested recipes range from soups and starters, fish and seafood, poultry, meat and pasta to salads, vegetables, alfresco meals, desserts, bakes and preserves. They are timeless and irrestible!" .

(Port Elizabeth: Hasty-Tasty Frozen Food and Sauces, no date). 210 x 142 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 32; colour photographs. Very good condition. Chinese cookery using Hasty-Tasty products. .

(Graaff-Reinet: Union Preparatory School, 2007) 0620284714. 4th, revised edition. 210 x 146 mm; pictorial wrappers; pp. 302, incl. index; line drawings; some adverts. Wrappers very slightly curled. Very good condition. "The Karoo is famous for its wide open space and quality of life. This is a selection of all-time favourite recipes gathered from families and popular guesthouses in the Graaff-Reinet district, 'the gem of the Karoo'." .

(Cape Town: Struik / Conservation Corporation Africa, 2004) 177007127X. Small 4to; laminated pictorial boards; laminated pictorial dustwrapper; pp. 192; evocative colour photographs of cuisine, animals and scenery, facsimiles of chefs' recipes. Earlier owner's name and brief inscription to front free endpaper. Fine condition. Recipes from the chefs of Conservation Corporation Africa, particularly those of Dumi Ndlovu. "Dumi Ndlovu, who is from the rural community near Londolozi Private Game Reserve in South Africa, started his career as a waiter. Dumi revolutionised the kitchens at Londolozi, producing food that is homely yet exotic with its innovative combinations and strong focus on local products. Today Dumi is head chef at Ngala Private Game Reserve. Reports of his culinary skills have spread far and wide and he was invited to a chef's conference at the Palace Hotel in Gstaad, Switzerland, to present some dishes typifying Pan-African cuisine." .

(Cape Town: Tafelberg, 1981) 0624016536. 8vo; laminated pictorial boards; pp. 60, incl. index; colour illustrations. Boards somewhat rubbed; edges very slightly browned. Very good condition. Afrikaans text. Boerekos with fruit as the common denominator throughout. .

(Cape Town: Struik, 1993) 1868253805. 4to; laminated pictorial boards; laminated pictorial dustwrapper; pp. 128, incl. index; profusely illustrated in full colour. Dustwrapper very slightly sunned on spine panel; some foxing to reverse of dustwrapper, occasional fox spot elsewhere. Very good condition. "This latest offering from one of South Africa's most popular food writers is an inspired collection of recipes for cooks on all levels, with exciting ideas for dishes covering everything from smart dinner parties to simple but interesting family meals. With regard to present trends in the culinary world, much use has been made of fresh herbs and tempting salads, together with touches of both Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. A keen interest in travel has taken the author to many foreign countries, where she enjoys exploring ethnic foods and local produce. ... Lynn Bedford Hall's All Colour Cookbook has been devised with an eye to gourmet appeal, without daunting the novice cook, and all… Read More

(Cape Town: Struik, 1995) 1868258157. 4to; laminated pictorial boards; laminated pictorial dustwrapper; pp. 96, incl. index; lavishly illustrated in full colour. Dustwrapper very slightly rubbed to lower panel, and sunned on spine panel; some foxing. Good to very good condition. "Lynn Bedford Hall, one of South Africa's most popular food writers, has written this book with an eye to ease and elegance - the delicious recipes are all simple, yet creative and tantalising. There is something for everyone: from fine dining to hearty family fare; from delicious vegetarian dishes and tempting salads to decadent desserts and freshly baked goods. This enticing collection includes over 150 easy recipes, and will inspire everyone, from the novice to the expert cook, to approach food with renewed creativity." .

(London: Ward, Lock & Co., [ca 1950]). Title continues: A Complete Cookery Book, with sections on the housewife, household work, servants' duties, labour-saving, laundry work, etiquette, marketing, carving and trussing, the art of "using-up", household hints, table decoration, the home doctor, the nursery, the home lawyer, etc. With 16 plates in colour and nearly 350 illustrations. 8vo; maroon cloth-backed pale grey cloth over boards, lettered in black on spine; pp. xvi + 1680; adverts.; plates, some of which in full colour. Joints and extremities a little rubbed; light soiling to boards; corners slightly turned; hinges starting; earlier owner's hand-stamp to title page; scattered foxing. Good condition. 'In her biography of Mrs. Beeton entitled "Mrs. Beeton and Her Husband" (Collins, 1948), Miss Nancy Spain gives the lie direct to those who persist in deriding the Mother of English Cookery. Mrs. Beeton did not say "Take ten eggs" or "First catch… Read More

(Cape Town: Don Nelson, 1983) 0909238839. 4to; original pictorial boards; laminated pictorial dustwrapper; pp. 95; some illustrations. Dustwrapper very slightly rubbed; crease to upper flap of dustwrapper; some foxing to outermost leaves. Very good condition. "These clear, no-fuss recipes - adventurous yet never difficult - should help you introduce your family to healthy eating as a joy rather than a penance. A seasonal guide enables you to match your menu to produce available at any time of the year, while the comprehensive index shows you at a glance how to use each fruit or vegetable." .

(Cape Town: Chameleon Press, 1988) 1874812128. 280 x 215 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 128, incl. index. Wrappers somewhat tanned; occasional fox spot. Good condition. "Pat Jacobson has studied under famous chefs in France, including Roger Verge. In South Africa she teaches classic recipes adapted (like the Cape Bouillabaisse pictured on the front cover) to local ingredients and styles. Each recipe gives the precise step-by-step method for complete success - not only what to do but why you do it. The result is delicious food superbly suited to the South African style." .

(Cape Town: Struik, 2002) 1868727122. 227 x 226 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 160, incl. index; full-colour photographs. Very slightly rubbed; occasional fox spot. Very good condition. "Lynn Bedford Hall's approach to writing about food is novel, light and cheerful. 'Although attention to detail does play a part, cooking should not necessarily be an arduous task, heavy with rules. Enthusiasm and inspiration are vital ingredients, along with the joy of creating. With these in hand, preparing meals can be enjoyable and rewarding from start to finish. Especially when there are no leftovers.'" .

(Cape Town: Lannice Snyman Publishers, 2005) 0620323027. 4to; laminated pictorial boards; pictorial dustwrapper with additional lamination; pp. 190 + (ii), incl. index; full-colour photographs. Earlier owner's name signed on front free endpaper. Near-fine condition, in a very good dustwrapper. "Posh Nosh invites you to reunite with the real pleasures of the kitchen and the joy of cooking for family and friends. The book is aimed at all pockets and preferences, and will appeal to novice cooks and skilled cuisiniers alike. Recipes have been influenced by Lannice Snyman's travels through Africa and to far-flung parts of the globe but, as food is as much about heritage as it is about taste, family roots and flavours inevitably shine through. You'll find seamless merging of down-home comfort food, retro-classics that everyone knows and loves, cutting edge creations, and international offerings recreated for local palates. Posh Nosh is less about spending hours in the kitchen… Read More

(Cape Town: Saayman & Weber, 1986) 0797100105. 8vo; original black boards, lettered in white on spine; laminated pictorial dustwrapper; pp. (viii) + 62. Dustwrapper a little edgeworn, and foxed on reverse side; slightly shelf-rubbed; occasional fox spot. Good to very good condition. Afrikaans text. "Dine van Zyl se potjiekos-resepte is eenvoudig, haar metode maklik en die bestanddele dikwels verspot goedkoop. Want potjiekos is nie 'n kos vol fieterjasies nie. Potjiekos is 'n ritueel, 'n leefwyse, 'n bymekaarkom van vriende. Dit is nie 'n alleen-ding, jy op jou eie in die kombuis nie. Dis 'n saamwees-ding, 'n deel-ding, 'n mooi-ding. Potjiekos is eie aan ons mense wat lief is vir buite-vuurtjie en 'n botteltjie wyn. Behalwe vir die resepte, vertel hierdie boek van die herkoms van potjiekos, die geskiedenis hier in Suid-Afrika, en die tradisie soos ons dit vandag voortsit." .

(Cape Town, Struik, 1987). 280 x 214 mm; saddle-stitched laminated pictorial wraps; pp. 24; colour photographs and line drawings in text. Good condition. "Potjiekos beteken nie slegs 'n kenmerkende gaarmaakmetode nie, dit bied ook 'n nuwe, ontspanne manier van onthaal en gesellig verkeer. Die opgewekte atmosfeer wat om die gloeiende kole ontstaan, bied vir baie van ons die perfekte ontvlugting uit 'n gejaagde en tydbewuste leefwyse. Selfs die gesoute braaier sal toegee dat potjiekos 'n heeltemal nuwe gedaante gee aan die plesier van saam in die buitelug kosmaak en eet." .

(Cape Town, 1968). Quarto, dustwrapper (worn), pp. (vii) + 159, headpieces, colour plates. A little foxing. .

(Cape Town: Hilton-Richfield Publications, 1986). 148 x 210 mm; pictorial wrappers; pp. 256; over 70 original colour illustrations. Wrappers very slightly rubbed; light browning. Very good condition. "256 pages of fish ideas, expert and saucy comment; 104 practical recipes from 52 of our top restauranteurs; Useful information, handy tips and valuable suggestions." .

(Cape Town: Struik, 1993) 186852469. 280 x 215 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 64 (including index); colour photographs. Slight curl to bottom fore-corners of wrappers. Very good condition. "An indispensable guide to all South Africans who enjoy the outdoor life, The South African Outdoor Cookbook contains some 300 great ideas and recipes that are suitable for a wide variety of occasions and settings. With the emphasis firmly on tasty dishes that are quick and easy to prepare, these include exciting recipes for campfire breads, meat, fish and chicken for the braai, healthy salads and sandwiches, delicious desserts, and treats for the kids. The South African Outdoor Cookbook also contains practical advice on: holiday cooking, and what food and basic equipment to take along; 'potjiekos' cooking; braaiing successfully, 'smoking' foods, and the Chinese braai; packing a picnic; nutritious fare for backpackers; preparing meals afloat." .

(Cape Town: Struik, 1997) 1868721000. 210 x 148 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 192, incl. index; colour plates and maps. Earlier owner's name to title page. Fine condition. "South Africa's Winelands - A Visitor's Guide introduces the reader to the wine growing regions of the country. The informative text is complemented by a set of full-colour maps, as well as a full-colour section of evocative photographs. The information on a selection of estates, vineyards and co-operatives in each area includes a brief historical account, current ownership, opening times of the sales and tasting venues and the ranges of wine produced. The guide is packed with facts regarding grapes, local wines, the process of wine making in South Africa, and tips on the tasting, enjoyment and etiquette of wine." .

(Johannesburg: Rollerbird Press and Pan Macmillan, 2009) 9781920075910. 210 x 282 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; decorative endpapers; pp. 207, incl. index; tasteful full-colour photographs of ingredients, dishes and settings. Earlier owner's name signed on front free endpaper. Fine condition. "There was always going to be a second cookbook to trip down the little cobbled alley, past the apple orchard; perchance to explore what Delectable did not quite get round to. … Hence, Sumptuous, where the journey continues with more of what I call 'brasserie luxe'. Simple, real food that requires very little guesswork. Platters piled high and served with generosity, and true pleasure, at tables laid amongst others, under a Bay tree in an old stone courtyard, or next to the crystal-clear fountain of a 17th century farmhouse, or on top of a 2000-year-old midden overlooking a desolate beach near L'Agulhas at the southernmost tip of Africa. And to finish, a soupçon of… Read More