We chat to accomplished cook and author of Perfect Parties, Janet Kohler, whose delicious recipes are featured in our December 2015 issue: http://www.gardenandhome.co.za/article_t1.aspx?id=81265&h=Up-close-and-personal-with-cook-and-author-Janet-Kohler- … [Read more...]
A vintage bridal shower
Here are a few ideas for a vintage bridal shower. This is an old fashioned "dress up" theme with the cupcakes and biscuits reflecting this. A lace hat-box cake completes the theme. The colours of the macaroons reflect the colours of the flowers on the table. Stylist Penelope … [Read more...]
VINTAGE CARS PARTY
I suppose that because I love being creative, I see parties as my opportunity to give expression to this in the food and all the finishing touches that go with it. Because I tend to get a bit carried away, my husband has to often remind me that it's only a kids’ party after all, … [Read more...]
Around the world travel party
Have you got your passports ready? We're going on a trip around the world… We decided to have a travel theme for my eldest son’s birthday party, and let the kids have fun tasting delicious treats from various countries along the way. I'm not sure who had more … [Read more...]
The United Kingdom: around the world party stop
The first stop on our around the world party was the United Kingdom with its typically English afternoon tea. The quintessential Great British tea comprising cucumber sandwiches, cream scones, shortbread, Victoria sandwich cake (click here for the recipe) and a little … [Read more...]