Have you ever been to a restaurant and listened to those around the table suddenly debating whether to order starters OR dessert? Where the heck did ‘or’ come into the…
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Nothing tastes of home quite like lekker South African custard tart unless we consider the braai, of course! But that’s a little off the topic, and the chops and boerie…
Dying for a taste of home? If you teach your new friends and colleagues anything about your previous home country when you arrive on foreign shores, let it be a…
What’s behind the name ‘Malva’? Malva Pudding recipe FOR THE PUDDING/CAKE: ¾ cups Sugar 2 whole Eggs 1 Tablespoon Apricot Jam 1 Tablespoon Butter (a Generous Tablespoon) 1 teaspoon Vinegar 1-¼ cup Flour 1 teaspoon Baking Soda…
The history of the koeksister The word koeksister is of Dutch origin, from the word ‘koek’, which literally means a wheat flour confectionery and is also the origin of the…
The don pedro is a dessert that you enjoy through a straw and it has gained fame around the world. Everyone should have a South African recipe for a don...
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Hertzoggies are one of the most delicious South African treats and a South African recipe for these scrumptious desserts is something you should definitely have in your recipe repertoire. They…
Peppermint Crisp Tart is a uniquely South African dessert using the beloved South African Peppermint Crisp and is adored by children and adults alike. Its ingredients make it more of…
There is nothing more delicious than sitting down to a delicious buttermilk scone and a hot cup of Rooibos Tea. Scones have a long and proud history and the addition…
No Christmas is complete without a delicious trifle. Trifle is an English dessert usually made with fruit, a layer of sponge biscuits soaked in sherry, topped with custard, jelly and…