Books
The following items can be ordered:
1. Art Of Cooking (available in English only)
Carolié de Koster’s Art Of Cooking recipe book consists of 1000 pages and is the most comprehensive cookery book in South Africa. The book contains extensive sections on themes such as: snacks & starters; stocks & soups; egg dishes; fish & shellfish; meat & meat dishes; savoury sauces, fillings & toppings; vegetables & vegetarian dishes; potato, pasta, rice and cereals; salads; desserts; cakes, pies, pastries, rusks and biscuits; phyllo pastry; yeast baking and microwave cooking. It is a must have for novices as well as experienced cooks.
This book is not available from leading book stores, so if you do not have one yet, now is your chance to purchase it. The complete book plus more than 60 full colour pictures is also available on a user friendly CD. Pages from the book can be printed as needed which makes it ideal for students or lecturers as well.
- Art Of Cooking Recipe Book - R800.00
- Art of Cooking CD - R300.00
Please note that the prices listed above exclude courier costs.
2. Effective Guest House Management
The Effective Guest House Managament book is now also available in Afrikaans as Effektiewe Gastehuisbestuur (more information). Ronelle Henning wrote the first edition of Effective Guest House Management, which has been a best seller, in 1998. Since then there has been updates of the English version and it is now available in Afrikaans as well. It covers all aspects of the establishment and management of a guest house, including: the business plan; physical planning and layout; the guest cycle from first contact to reservations to check-out; guest services, effective marketing, food service, health, hygiene, including protection against HIV/Aids. New features include: legal requirements such as the new labour laws; web site marketing; meeting the requirements for star grading by the Tourism Grading Council; menu planning; and professional room preparation.
Carolié wrote the chapter on Food Management in the book which includes dining room and kitchen planning, menu planning and staff training.
Available in English and Afrikaans:
- Effektiewe Gastehuisbestuur - R350.00
- Effective Guest House Management - R350.00
Please note that the prices listed above exclude courier costs.
Ordering Options
Collect your books when attending one of my upcoming events or from Cooking Up A Storm. Simply select “Collect” when placing your order.
The books can also be shipped via courier. Standard courier rates applies. We will confirm courier costs when we send the payment notification e-mail. Simply select “Courier” when placing your order.


