
If you’re a South African, it’s not a braai without potato salad, no matter what Tim Noakes has to say about carbs. When it comes to potatoes, South Africans are…
If you’re a South African, it’s not a braai without potato salad, no matter what Tim Noakes has to say about carbs. When it comes to potatoes, South Africans are…
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…
Trifle is refreshing dessert usually enjoyed at Christmas time after your Christmas dinner. It’s so delicious – make a mental note to leave a space for it! There are many…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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