RECIPES TO LIVE FOR by Sally Andrew wins a 2025 Gourmand World Cookbook Award — Blake Friedmann

About Sally Andrew

Sally Andrew is based in South Africa, splitting her time between the Klein Karoo where she lives on a nature reserve with her artist partner, and Muizenberg on the coast of Cape Town. She has a Masters in Adult Education from the University of Cape Town and has published several books on adult and environmental education.

Her first novel, RECIPES FOR LOVE & MURDER: A Tannie Maria Mystery was a Kirkus Best Book of 2015, A Wall Street Journal Best Mystery Book 2015, The Bookseller Fiction editor’s Choice 2015 and A Good Housekeeping Book of the Month. Her books are published in at least fourteen languages, across five continents. 

Praise for Sally Andrew’s RECIPES TO DIE LIVE FOR and Tannie Maria mystery series

‘RECIPES TO LIVE FOR features a delightful mix of recipes from the novels alongside new creations, all infused with Tannie Maria’s trademark warmth and wit. From slow-cooked Karoo lamb pies to quick weeknight meals, this collection celebrates the heart and soul of South African home cooking.’ –  Noluthando Ngcakani, news24, ‘13 must-try cookbooks to kick off 2025’

‘Utterly delicious, to the very last morsel.’ – Deon Meyer

‘Twists, turns, suspicions, ‘journalistic investigations’, agony aunt recipes – all falls into place, as expected. In a crazy world, Tannie Maria is the coziness you need right now.’ – Roelia Schoeman, The Life and Times of a Boozy Foodie, ‘Milk Tart Murder Mystery: A Book Review #RoeliaReads’

‘A host of secrets, leads, and recipes. Add a touch of drama, some suspense, and a charming love story, and you have the recipe for a winning story. … A true literary adventure with a delightful South African flair … an absolute joy to read.’ – Samantha Gibb, W24

‘Chock full of good food and interesting characters.’ – Kerry Greenwood, author of the PHRYNE FISHER and CORINNA CHAPMAN series

 

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