Water is essential to our existence and wellbeing. As adults our bodies consist of more than 50% water and children have even more water in their bodies. Despite water being…
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Kook en Geniet, also published in English as Cook and Enjoy It, is a famous South African recipe book written by Stoffelina (Ina) Johanna Adriana De Villiers who was born…
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…
Christmas is a wonderful time of year filled with festivity, fun, good cheer and of course wonderful food. It’s a time when you can release your inner child, unwrap surprise…
Putu pap, or ‘pap’ is an old-time South African favourite dish and a welcome staple at almost every South African braai. It is also enjoyed as an alternative to rice…
Vetkoek, directly translates as ‘Fat Cake’ and refers to the method of frying this delightful, much-loved South African snack in oil. Today, vetkoek feature prominently in both Afrikaans and Zulu…
With loads of traditional sweet delights South Africa has to offer, including milk tart and koeksisters to Cremora tart and delicious Don Pedro’s, the ‘anything-with-peppermint-crisp’ treats are still firm favourites!…
We’re in the middle of a gin renaissance with gin bars popping up all over the world, serving delicious and beautifully presented mixes. For the more sophisticated gin enthusiast there’s the…
Globally we are experiencing a new season – whether you look forward to winter nights in front of the fire or enjoying a hot day at the beach, the sound…
If you are moving to New Zealand or are an expat living there, make sure to explore and try some of these favourite New Zealand dishes and treats. The cuisine…