South African filmmaker, chef and TV personality (Cooked is a hit on BBC Lifestyle) Justin Bordello’s popular philosophy of combining cooking with fun in the sun has made him scores of fans; it’s quintessentially South African without compromising on taste or class. Cooked in Africa includes all his favourite recipes enjoyed in the great outdoors – an ideal gift for food lovers, photography fans, or anyone who likes to kick it outside.

Cooked in Africa (Penguin) is available from around R300 at most good bookstores.