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South African pickle vegetable preserved in traditional jars representing cultural heritage and culinary tradition

Pickle Vegetable: A South African Food Tradition

June 20, 2026
Posted by Something From Home
Posted in Expat food, Fermented vegetables, Food preservation, New Zealand food brands, Pickle Vegetable, South African cuisine, Traditional recipes

Discover the rich tradition of pickle vegetable in South African cuisine, from atchar to preserved delights now available in New Zealand.

Traditional biltong spice blend ingredients including salt, black pepper, and coriander seeds

NZ Biltong: The Ultimate Guide to South African Snacks

June 12, 2026
Posted by Something From Home
Posted in Biltong, Biltong NZ, Cultural Foods, Food Preservation, Healthy Snacks, New Zealand Food, South African Snacks

What biltong is, how it differs from jerky, storage guidance and where to buy ready-to-eat biltong in New Zealand.

Diagram illustrating the evolution of maraschino cherry production methods

Maraschino Cherry: History, Uses & South African Treats

April 8, 2026
Posted by Something From Home
Posted in culinary uses, festive treats, food preservation, Maraschino Cherries NZ, maraschino cherry, South African cuisine

Maraschino cherry uses for desserts and drinks, plus where to buy Goldcrest Maraschino Cherries in New Zealand.

Raw beef strips marinating for homemade biltong with spices and vinegar

Homemade Biltong Recipe

February 11, 2021
Posted by Andre Scholtz
Posted in beef jerky, biltong, biltong recipe, craft cooking, DIY Biltong, dried meat, food preservation, homemade biltong, how to make biltong, make your own biltong, meat curing, Meat Drying Tips, meat preservation, South African Cuisine, South African Food, South African recipes, spice mix, traditional biltong, traditional South African food

Like other South Africans, I was introduced to this culinary treasure as a child, and the addiction has stuck. I’ve been making my own for a few years and thought...well, why don't I share my method...BUT first - where did it come from? The need for food preservation in South Africa was pressing. Building up herds of livestock took a long time, but with game in abundance in South Africa,...