Secrets bide their time…a review by Myrna Robins of Anne Glenconner’s novel, A Haunting at Holkham…
Anne Glenconner was a life long friend of Princess Margaret, sister to Queen Elizabeth. She lived in Holkham Hall in Norfolk...
Inside The Billionaires’ Club, review of The Stellenbosch Mafia by Myrna Robins…
The Stellenbosch Mafia, an interesting, well researched book by Pieter de Toit. Stories which interest a number of South Africans...
A Promise of Ankles by Alexander McCall Smith, a review by Myrna Robins…
A Promise of Ankles by Alexander McCall Smith I always consider myself so fortunate that I have a friendship with Myrna Robins. She is a seasoned Journalist, Writer on Food and Wine, published Author, Cookery Competition Judge and and and… I like her style of writing and the information she digs out confirms the journalist
Hammerman: A Walking Shadow by Mike Nicol. A review by Myrna Robins…
Fifth and Final novel in the series, Hammerman: A Walking Shadow, published by Umuzi. A review by Myrna Robins......
Exploring Early Southern African Hunters and Herders. A review of First People by Myrna Robins…
First People by Andrew Smith. A review of his book by Myrna Robins, food & Wine writer, book reviewer and published Author....
Celebrate – Plant-Based Recipes for Every Occasion by Bettina Campolucci-Bordi, a review by Myrna Robins…
Another excellent review by Myrna Robins, Celebrate - Plant-Based Recipes for Every Occasion by Bettina Campolucci-Bordi...
The Earthmother Of Food, Honest Food, Country Food, With Nostalgia As The Best Flavouring, another excellent review by Myrna Robins…
Yet another winner from Herman Lensing, foodwriter, recipe developer, cook book author, television cook. A leader in South African Food...
Vegan Voices for Inspiration, A Celebration of Plant-based Living. A review by Myrna Robins…
This is a fine little book packed with information about veganism and going much further than just food, superb review by Myrna Robins...
The Woman who loved Langenhoven, Searching for Sarah by Dominique Malherbe, a review by Myrna Robins…
Searching for Sarah, the woman who loved Langenhoven. A beautifully researched biography of the Executor of his Literary Estate...
Deon Meyer’s The Dark Flood, worth the wait – as always, says Myrna Robins…..
The Dark Flood by Deon Meyer, the long awaited English version now available. This seasoned author brings back Bennie Griessel...
A PROMISE OF ANKLES by Alexander McCall Smith, another excellent review by Myrna Robins…
A PROMISE OF ANKLES by Alexander McCall Smith As an academic who has written more than 100 books on a variety of subjects he is surely unique. As Professor Emeritus of Medical Law at the University of Edinburgh McCall Smith also holds honorary doctorates from 13 universities, which could present another record achievement. While South
Ripe Figs Recipes & Stories Celebrating the Eastern Mediterranean by Yasmin Kahn, a review by Myrna Robins…
Ripe Figs Recipes & Stories Celebrating the Eastern Mediterranean by Yasmin Kahn, a review by Myrna Robins…
Mushrooms of South Africa, pocket guide for fungi enthusiasts, a review by Myrna Robins…
Mushrooms of South Africa, the second edition by Marieke Gyzenhout, reviewed by the doyenne of wine and food writers Myrna Robins...
The Urban Vegetable Patch by Grace Paul – a review by Myrna Robins…
The Urban Vegetable Patch. Myrna Robins says "This all adds up to producing one of the most attractive little DIY guides I have encountered."
A Pretoria Boy by Peter Hain. A review by Myrna Robins…
A Pretoria Boy by Peter Hain well known Anti Apartheid Activist, later to become a Lord in the British Parliament...
Good Value Down Under, a review by Myrna Robins of Halliday Pocket Wine Companion 2021…
Australia's favourite Wine Guide, by a well known & respected James Halliday. The Halliday Pocket Wine Companion review by Myrna Robins...
RIPE FIGS, RECIPES & STORIES CELEBRATING THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN, A REVIEW BY MYRNA ROBINS…
Ripe Figs and stories, Yasmin Kahn takes us to the Mediterranean for some great recipes, a review by Myrna Robins...
THE CURRY GUY THAI BY DAN TOOMBS, A REVIEW BY MYRNA ROBINS…
Thai Food is very much de rigueur at present. Dan Toombs, The Curry Guy Thai will show you the way to Thai Cuisine...
GREAT INTRODUCTION TO VIETNAMESE CUISINE BY UYEN LUU, A REVIEW BY MYRNA ROBINS…
Simple Vietnamese Food to Cook at Home by Uyen Luu Say ‘How are you?’ in Vietnamese and you will be asking ‘Have you eaten rice yet?’ This grain is central to the fare, but does not overwhelm the characteristic love of fresh herbs and vegetables that play essential roles in a rainbow of colours, tastes
MYRNA ROBINS REVIEWS TWO GO-TO RECIPE BOOKS FOR MZANSI COOKS…
Number One of Two Mzansi Cooks, Mokgadi Itsweng First up we examine Veggielicious by Mokgadi Itsweng, sub-titled ‘Plant-forward recipes from the garden of my dreams.’ After a difficult childhood peppered with allergies that re-appeared in adulthood when she was a food editor and chef, Mokgadi tried a vegan diet but still craved meat occasionally. She
SUNSHINE KITCHEN BY VANESSA BOLOSIER– A REVIEW BY MYRNA ROBINS…
Sunshine Kitchen, Delicious Creole Recipes from the Heart of the Caribbean by Vanessa Bolosier, a review by Myna Robins...
PALACES OF STONE by Mike Main and Tom Huffman, a review by Myrna Robins…
Excellent review by Myrna Robins of PALACES OF STONE by Mike Main and Tom Huffman, published by Struik Travel & Heritage...
AN ARMCHAIR SAFARI THROUGH OUR HIDDEN KAROO WITH PATRICIA KRAMER & ALAIN PROUST. A REVIEW BY MYRNA ROBINS……
Hidden Karoo with Patricia Kramer and Alain Proust A review by Myrna Robins...
Myrna Robins, our Book Guru, reviews in her usual brilliant style, The West Coast by Leon Nell…
The West Coast by Leon Nell is reviewed here by Myrna Robins, doyenne of journalism in the Cape...
Sea Change – Return To The Wild. Science In The Sea Forest, a review by Myrna Robins…
Sea Change - Return To The Wild by Craig Foster & Ross Frylinck is reviewed by Myrna Robins...
Miss Maggie’s Kitchen by Heloïse Brion, -‘Relaxed French Entertaining’, a review by Myrna Robins…
Miss Maggie’s Kitchen by Heloïse Brion, a fine review by Myrna Robins, one of my favourite reviewers of books, so professional...
FOREIGN NATIVE, An African Journey, by RW Johnson, a review by Myrna Robins…
FOREIGN NATIVE, An African Journey, by RW Johnson, a review by Myrna Robins...
Hummus to Halva by Ronen Givon and Christian Mouysset, a review by Myrna Robins…
Hummus to Halva, Recipes from a Levantine Kitchen, is reviewed by Myrna Robins, the Doyenne of our food & wine writers...
Loves & Miracles of Pistola by Hilary Prendini Toffoli, a review by Myrna Robins…
Hilary Prendini Toffoli, a superb writer recently published her Loves & Miracles of Pistola, a beautifully crafted book, published by Penguin Random House...
Maggie: my Life in the Camp by Maggie Jooste, a review by Myrna Robins…
Myrna Robins, one of the great writers of the Cape reviews Maggie: my Life in the Camp by Maggie Jooste, in her usual excellent style...
Saffron in The Souks, a review by Myrna Robins…
Saffron in The Souks, a cookery book about true Lebanese Cookery. A review by Myrna Robins, doyenne of South African Food writers...
The Hotness of Nordicness, Hungry by Jeff Gordinier, reviewed by Myrna Robins…
Hungry by Jeff Gordinier - a fabulous book of a journey with Rene Redzepi, reviewed here by Myrna Robins, doyenne of South African Food Writers...
Under the Camelthorn Tree by Kate Nicholls, a review by Myrna Robins…
There is no finer book reviewer than Myrna Robins in my opinion, she is so thorough, so honest, here are her thoughts on Under the Camelthorn Tree...
Crafting and Cooking on Appealing Guise, a book review by Myrna Robins…
All fired up, Vegetarian recipes and reflections from a country kitchen and pottery, a review by Myrna Robins of Nina Shands book...
Myrna Robins reviews Greenfeast by Nigel Slater….
Myrna Robins,Doyenne of Food, Wine & Lifestyle writers, and cook book author reviews Greenfeast by Nigel Slater, his latest release...
Myrna Robins reviews Lucky Packet by Trevor Sacks…
Lucky Packet by Trevor Sacks, reviewed by Myrna Robins in a post reproduced from her website with her kind permission....
Hanneli R 2013, a flagship wine from La Motte, Myrna Robins writes….
A flagship wine named for Hanneli Rupert-Koegelenberg, owner of La Motte, Hanneli 2013 is a blend of grapes from three different wine appellations...
Myrna Robins reviews Home Cooking by Esther Malan, Easy, Reliable, Down-to Earth Cooking…
Home Cooking by Esther Malan, Easy, Reliable, Down-to Earth Cooking. A book you will want to keep in your kitchen a spatter with wine and sauces....
Delheim Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, great wine, great value…
Each year Delheim Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 gets betterer and betterer. Excellent value wine, soft and berry cherry juicy...
Myrna Robins talks about the Platter’s 2019 South African Wine Guide by Diner’s Club….
I asked my friend Myrna Robins if I could repost her excellent piece on the Platter's 2019 South African Wine Guide - permission granted...
Indispensable treasury of vinous info
South African Wine Industry Directory 2016/17 I was looking at this wonderful guide which I received this week and just wondered how I would do it justice. It is a guide that is constantly on my desk within hands reach. More information is contained in this outstanding guide than any other publication about the South