Soetpatats
Everyone has a favourite ‘patat resep’ in South Africa! Soetpatats (or sweet potatoes as they are called in English) are a staple in the Saffa household and for two very good reasons: they are highly nutritious and they are absolutely delicious too! With so many ways...
Magwinya recipe: Sweeter than usual vetkoek recipe
You don’t get a treat more South African than vetkoek, but let’s talk about a more African version of the vetkoek that belongs to the Zulu culture; aMagwinya. What is “Magwinya”? For a South African foodie, that’s an easy one to answer! Magwinya is sweet bread dough...
Snacks that South African Travelers & Expats Miss the Most
When you jet off to a new destination and touch down on foreign shores, ready to start a whole new life, you might think that you have to leave the culture and flavours of your home country behind. You might have fears of missing grandma’s famous home-made Bobotie or...
Real Talk: Top Reasons South Africans Are Moving to America
There’s nothing quite like a pandemic to give you a dose of perspective to re-examine your priorities and come to the realisation that life is short. Health, safety, family and quality of living are the only things that really matter, and more South Africans are...