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…
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Many Christmas observances and traditions are food-related, and the 12th of December is no different. Gingerbread House Day is a particularly tasty holiday, and we’ve got some fun gingerbread house…
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…
There’s nothing quite like it in the world. Amarula is a cream liqueur made from sugar, cream and the fruit borne from the African marula tree. Containing 17% alcohol by…
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…
Ginger beer , you either love it or hate it. It’s impossible to be indifferent about this feisty, fiery beverage, and most South Africans generally have at least one relative…
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…
The history of the koeksister The word koeksister is of Dutch origin, from the word ‘koek’, which literally means a wheat flour confectionery and is also the origin of the…
Buttermilk rusks are a traditional South African treat and they can be enjoyed at any time of the day, whether it’s with a cup of coffee or a cup of…