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Those of you that have visited Guatemala and have had the good sense to visit Monte Alto (La Democracia in Escuintla) to see the massive stone heads and potbellies (dating back to about 1800 BC) …

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I’ve finally accepted that most of you prefer shorter posts – as I understand it, information has to spurt out like blood from a sliced artery. Okay, I can do that – spurts it will …

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There are two things that puts Nelson Mandela apart from other great men as far as I’m concerned. The first one is obviously the relationship he had with his mother and the second is the …

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I remember the drama when Madiba went to have tea with Mrs Verwoerd quite clearly; I wouldn’t have done it – but then I’m not South Africa’s leader or, for that matter, a world icon. …

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South Africans are celebrating the most important day on the national calendar this Sunday and it couldn’t have come at a better time! The World Cup euphoria hasn’t exactly died down yet but there was …

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I had one of those discussions with my little nieces that one can only have with small children shortly after Christmas when the youngest wanted to know what Jesus would have had for dessert when …

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Like men all over the world, South African men love to barbecue – only they’ve taken it to extreme levels. Seriously now, where else in the world do we find a National Braai* Day? Whilst …

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Since I’m on the subject of balsamic vinegar, I may as well include a mini history as well – it begins with the Vita Mathildis, a poem written by Donizo, the monk,  around 1000 AD. …

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A mild disagreement with one of South Africa’s great chefs inspired this article – well, that and the fact that my female ego needed soothing and since we all know that women are always right …

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For those of you that are sick and tired of chips, peanuts, packet pretzels and those funny little imitation pizzas that are always served with drinks, try making dolmades and be kind to your guests …