CALL ME BELLA: The flowering of Bella-Isabella Niehaus
After decades as a high-flying fashion editor, Isabella Niehaus has stepped into the sunlight and found herself as a cookbook author. And, at the age of 70, she has bloomed. And her name is Bella.
Isabella Niehaus, a prominent fashion editor who has recently transitioned to becoming a cookbook author at the age of 70, has captured the hearts of readers with her latest book, "Bella's Kitchen: A South African Food Odyssey." The launch of her new book took place in Philadelphia, where she was met with great enthusiasm.
Upon arriving in Philadelphia, the reporter was enchanted by the beauty of the surrounding area, with canola fields and Table Mountain visible in the distance. This was followed by a visit to De Dapperhuys, a charming house with a rich history, which Bella visited with her husband Danie Niehaus, the son of a famous radio presenter. The house has since become a location for several Afrikaans movies.
The reporter then journeyed to central Cape Town for a Penguin Random House trade event, where Bella was interviewed by Nadine Petrick. Bella expressed her desire to be known as Bella, highlighting the various roles she has played in her life, including her roles as a daughter-in-law, fashion editor, and mother. She emphasized that "now, at last, I am Bella."
At the event, Bella's latest book, "Bella's Kitchen: A South African Food Odyssey," was unveiled. Despite her preference for being called Bella, the book is credited as "Isabella Niehaus" on the front cover. The book features a delightful recipe for pork terrine, which the reporter found to be a standout dish.
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