What's new in and around the kitchen

1. Jumarie From The Heart offers a selection of gorgeous hand-painted designs by fine artist Jumarie du Toit that have been printed on luxury fabrics and turned into aprons, scatter cushions, table runners and more. The large aprons with convenient front pockets (76cm L x 64cm W; R449) are comfy and easy to clean. Go to jumariefromtheheart.com.

2. Simply Seasonal (R400, Penguin Random House South Africa), the second cookbook by vivacious food content producer Ilse van der Merwe, is a vibrant visual recipe guide that celebrates nature’s bounty. Be inspired to cook and eat seasonally with more than 80 mouthwatering recipes, ranging from starters and side dishes to main courses and desserts. Each dish is accompanied by a glorious full-colour photograph. Keep home cooking simple, local, joyful and unapologetically personal.

3. Microplane Long Zester (available in an assortment of colours) R459, yuppiechef.com