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…
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There is nothing in this world quite like the taste of home cooking. Almost everything is better when it’s homemade and South African boerekos is no exception. Meaning “farmers’ food”,…
Is it a tart? Is it a pie? No! It’s Apple Crumble. Crispy, green and a little bit sour, the taste of a Granny Smith apple is something that every…
Biryani has been around since the dawn of time. It is a well-known dish celebrated and loved around the world. Especially in South Africa! There are eight essential types of…
Braai is an integral part of being a South African. Just like Castle, it brings us together. No matter where in the world you are. When there’s a Weber, there’s…
Whether you’re a 70ties, 80ties or 90ties kid, we all knew these popular sweets growing up. Before we’d discovered that colourants and artificial ingredients in the E-range were dangerous, South…
As a South African living abroad you’ll have to acclimatise to how different the small things are. Sure, you can buy washing powder and detergent abroad – but they’ve all…
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…
Ask any South African living abroad what they miss most about home, and their answer usually involves food. Eating is an international pastime and when it comes to snacks, South…
For 65 years the South African Bobotie recipe has reigned supreme in many homes. It was in 1954 when Bobotie first became a South African household name. The dish bobotie…