Summer and the much-needed holidays that come with it, are achingly within reach. It’s the time of year when everyone feels near to reaching his or her limits. The good news is… we’re almost there! This issue is about soaking up the best the season has to offer – languish around the table for a long, lazy lunch or make yummy low-carb lollies. Try your hand at classic French cooking techniques made easy and travel with us to Grootbos Private Nature reserve, where indigenous flora is at its most brilliant.