These are the books our books editor received recently. They may be reviewed later
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Recipes for Love and Murder: A Tannie Maria Mystery
by Sally Andrew (Umuzi)
Tannie Maria is the agony aunt for her local newspaper, the Klein Karoo Gazette. Fifty-something, short and soft in all the wrong places, Maria loves to cook.
She dishes out her recipes to readers seeking advice on matters of the heart.
Then her life takes a sinister turn when she becomes involved in a murder investigation, much to the annoyance of an incredibly handsome local cop working the case. Cooking may not be able to solve this problem..
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Chocolate Me!
by Taye Diggs (Square Fish)
The boy is teased for looking different – his skin is darker, his hair curlier, and his nose bigger.
He wishes he looked like other kids, but he’s not – he’s chocolate.
This is a delightful book with beautiful illustrations. It will appeal to any child (or adult) who has ever felt different.
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Managing Diabetes
by Dr Arien van der Merwe (Human & Rousseau)
With more than 3.5 million South Africans having diabetes and the number growing at an alarming rate, this book is an important read.
Doctor, author and expert on holistic integrative medicine, Dr Arien van der Merwe explains what diabetes is, what causes it and the link between diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
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South African Cookbook for Diabetes
by Hilda Lategan (Tafelberg)
If you’re interested in getting your hands on the previous book, take a look at this one as well. It’s a cookbook that helps get diabetes and insulin resistance under control. The book offers more than 100 recipes, using ingredients that are affordable and easily obtainable.
From nutritional analysis for each recipe to tips for menus and shopping lists, the book is a comprehensive guide to cooking for people with diabetes or insulin resistance.