Abstract
About the book: Zhoozsh refers to “the act of enhancing, improving or finessing something to make it stand
out (zhoozsh up).” In this book it means “Take a lovely dish and make it even better by zhoozshing it up with a
touch of magic. Food and cooking are meant to be fun.” Billy Gallagher (Honorary President of South African
Chefs Association).
Zhoozsh! Faking It, is a cook book which includes 61 recipes divided into starters, salads and soups, main
dishes (comprising meat, chicken, fish and vegetarian dishes, as well as many casseroles), desserts and titbits
that don’t fall into the other categories, such as Potato Bread and Zhoozshed Biltong. All are extremely easy
and quick to prepare, while still designed to impress.
About the authors: Jeremy Mansfield is a former host of the Rude Awakening breakfast show on 94.7 Highveld
Stereo has become a household name across the country. He has hosted various TV shows including SABC’s “A
Word or Two”, was a guest presenter on Front Row, presented “Laugh out Loud” on M-Net and has appeared
on a number of talk and lifestyle shows. He received honorary membership of the South African Chefs
Association, in recognition of his tremendous contribution to the development of previously disadvantaged
South African chefs. He currently hosts CNBCAfrica’s “Mansfield on Money”.
Jacqui Mansfield is a freelance journalist and the author of the best selling An Unpopular War (written under
her maiden name of Jacqui Thompson). She is a former game ranger and travel guide, and would rather
watch paint dry than cook. She’s a conservationist, recycler and vegetarian.