“In winter, on Sundays after lunch, we had warm sago pudding and as children, we loved it because it made us think of frogs’ eggs …”
Two recipes by chefs Heinrich Koen from House of H and Andre Hill from Upper Bloem, as well as the history, spices and what to serve with pickled fish.
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Ishay Govender from foodie blog, Food and the Fabulous shares a sexy summer recipe with us.
To get you fired up, fit and healthy for this summer, Col’Cacchio pizzeria recommends Torello (The Bull), an easy to make summer salad that is rich in flavours and high in protein.
One kitchen-savvy Bo-Kaap local shares her take on this traditional South African dish
A classic snoek braai recipe supplied by Jan Braai, as published in his 2011 cookbook, Fireworks.
Head Chef at Pierneef à La Motte, Michelle Theron, Shares Her Christmas Trifle Recipe
We teamed up with the folks at OmniBlend blenders HQ to bring you this tasty and simple dish
Traditional South African Malva Pudding, served warm with custard or ice-cream, or both
Celebrate South African culture at a selection of Braai Day events this Heritage Day
Cape crayfish is a sought after delicacy that comes into it’s own with this soup en croûte recipe
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A guide to making a Roundhouse meal in the comfort of your own home.
Chef Jannie Melis from French Toast shares a recipe you can try at home
Landbouweekblad editor Arina du Plessis shares her take on this traditional South African comfort food
Veggie.buntch.net shares a surprisingly easy recipe packed full of flavour and perfect for winter.
Easy Winter Recipes: This flavour-bursting meat pie will warm you right to the bone
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Trees Restaurant chef Stefan Schmidt shares his original take on this traditional South African dish
The story behind the Irish Coffee recipe encompasses Ireland's renowned hospitality
Add a little gourmet flavour to the most basic of braai trimmings
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Foodie blogger, Ishay Govender-Ypma shares a spooky recipe with us
The man behind National Braai Day tells you what’s important to him when he lights a fire
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Pair with a full-bodied red wine, such as Knorhoek’s 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon
Pair this with a white blend wine, we suggest the Simonsig Chenin Avec Chêne
This traditional Spanish rice dish is meant to be shared amongst friends
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