Traditionally, South African Sunday lunch with family means a succulent lamb shoulder roast. Of course, this means you need all the trimmings, too. We’re talking about sumptuous roast potatoes and…
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Let’s talk about somewhat of an institution in South Africa: Checkers! Of course, checkers has come a long way over the years. It’s no longer only the go-to for affordable…
Any South African will tell you that we turn to the kitchen and healing properties of good home-cooked food in moments of crisis. Hence the theory that a sumptuous shepherd’s…
Who and what is Kook en Geniet? The English translation is Cook and Enjoy. Originally an Afrikaans cookbook filled with South African dishes, it was published by S.J.A (Ina de…
The icy waves of the Atlantic ocean crashing down onto the blitz-wit sand. The mournful sound of Seagulls calling in the crystal blue sky as they wheel and spin above…
If you want to whip up a traditional boerekos treat, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many, it’s the classic Melkkos (Milk Food) dish which has been…
Nothing quite compares to a good old-fashioned South African potjiekos! And if you find yourself somewhere in the world where potjiekos isn’t a staple, it’s time to get your potjiekos…
Enter the spotlight; South Africa’s very own Great Gatsby sandwich! If you’re ever in the Cape Town area, you’ll be surprised at just how many places have their version of…
Milk tart and tea are part of the South African lifestyle. If you’re living abroad, you probably have fond memories of enjoying this delectable treat. Just because you’re no longer…
While we cannot claim that the croquette hails from our ‘truly’ South African heritage, nothing says South African food quite like taking a recipe and “South Africanising” it! The delicious…