Publisher's Synopsis
Andy Fenner, freelance food writer and critic, also named one of 200 South Africans to Watch by Mail & Guardian 2011, has chosen 20 of his favourite chefs and foodies based on their individual style and food philosophies. This book showcases each of these chefs cooking for families and friends, offering approachable recipes that are innovative yet honest. Narrated with his special brand of wit, Andy beautifully conveys what a privilege it is to share a rare and intimate glimpse into the kitchens and dining rooms of South Africas best-loved chefs and foodies. Each chapter is a culinary adventure, capturing a different story whether it is following award-wining David Higgs around Johannesburgs Neighbourhood Goods market, or joining Margot Janse at her family table in Franschoek. With a foreword by Abigail Donnelly, editor of Eat Out and food editor of Taste magazine, Taking it Easy is a true celebration of South Africas biggest foodies, beautifully photographed by Lar Leslie an exceptionally talented photographer who manages to capture the very essence of what makes each chef so special. Chefs featured: Bertus Basson; Chantel Dartnall; Chris Erasmus; David Higgs; Franck Dangereux; Giorgio Nava; Jason Lilley; Markus Farbinger & Liezie Mulder; Karen Dudley; Kobus van der Merwe; Liam Tomlin; Luke Dale-Roberts; Margot Janse; Marthinus Ferreira; Massimo & Tracy Orione; Michael Broughton; Pete Goffe-Wood; Reuben Riffel; Richard Carstens; Vanessa Marx.
