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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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…
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…
Ah, the good old fashioned braai mushroom! We’ve all have a taste of one of these at some point in our South African lives, but how do we recreate the…
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…
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…