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…
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Just the sound and smell of the wood and charcoal crackling on the braai is bound to get your neighbours peeking over the garden fence looking for a good time….
The smell of steak and sausages sizzling on the braai grid over hot coals is a memory most South Africans cherish. The hustle and bustle of the family in the…
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…
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…
If you thought that hake and chips is the meal of the Brits, think again. South Africans absolutely love their “vis en tjips” and it’s been that way for many…
Let’s talk about South African custard tart. Are you really even a South African if the thought of a crispy sweet-crust pastry filled with creamy custard and sprinkled with cinnamon…
Growing up in South Africa means being exposed to a few unique delights; pickled fish being just one of them. You might have grown up with it or experienced it…
Whether you are in South Africa or abroad, there is nothing to stop you enjoying a good old South African favourite: Boerepastei. Cottage Pie (or Shepherd’s Pie as it is…
When you look at the wide range of South African desserts, it’s easy to see that South Africans have a sweet tooth. Our South African desserts have been passed down…