Paella on the braai, a marriage doomed to fail? The road to fine cuisine has been paved with doomed recipes causing the divorce of many a good chef and their…
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If you love National Braai Day on the 24th of September each year, you have Jan Braai (real name; Jan Scannell) to thank for it. Jan Braai is a much-loved…
Most people think of South Africa and automatically assume that the nation is all about pap en vleis, but that’s just not true. As a versatile nation, it appears that…
South Africa’s history has been alive with challenges that have seemed somewhat insurmountable over the years. Our political past is not only unique, but one of the scariest. And yet,…
Heritage Day aka Braai Day is tomorrow (24 September) and it couldn’t come at a better time for South Africa. The meaning of Heritage Day should have deeper meaning for…
As a South African expat, just how often do you get to enjoy a braai…like the ones back home? We aren’t talking about a barbecue, but rather a traditional braai…
Sosaties… kebabs… call it what you want – it really doesn’t matter. What matters is that sosaties are delicious and South Africans can’t help but love them. Back home in…
Hmm, the smell of smoked or braaid Snoek is undeniably drool-worthy! One of the best things about visiting the Western Cape is the many corner shops selling smoked Snoek and…
Welcome to our ‘how to barbecue like a pro wherever you are’ special – let’s jump right in… A dop en tjop, a braai, a barbie, a barbecue, a grill…
He doesn’t believe gas is for braaiing. In his mind, chicken is a vegetable and steak is a food group all on its own. Who is he? He’s Jan Braai,…