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Close-up of a bowl of samp and beans recipe, traditional South African dish

Samp & Beans Recipe

April 25, 2022
Posted by Bronwen Scholtz
Posted in Cooking Recipes, Easy Recipes, Samp & Beans, South African Recipes, Traditional Dishes

Samp & Beans is traditionally made by the Nguni people. It makes for a perfect side dish and is a delicious substitute for "Pap and Sous" or Potato Salad.

How to make the perfect "Sticky Toffee Pudding"

February 24, 2022
Posted by Andre Scholtz
Posted in recipe

This traditional English sticky toffee pudding has the texture of a sponge-like cake that is super moist and full of sweet dates. The cake batter is baked on top of toffee sauce, then even more toffee sauce is poured on top. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Date Squares

January 25, 2022
Posted by Bronwen Scholtz

Unbaked Date Squares are a South African favourite. They can be flavoured with vanilla or brandy and can be cut into squares or rolled into balls.

Shin and Oxtail Beef Potjie

September 23, 2021
Posted by Andre Scholtz

A recipe for all our traditional South African lovers of camp fire cooking. The combination of shin and oxtail delivers very good flavour and makes the dish more affordable. Prepare it in two phases – phase one, tenderise the meat and phase two, add flavour.

New stylish handbag and wallet combo set on a white background

New Handbag & Wallet Combo

April 5, 2021
Posted by Store Guru

PU Handbag & Wallet with Ethnic Print This new combo is now available on the website. Beautiful sling bag with an ethnic print and the large wallet to match. Watch the video to learn more about the bag and wallets features...

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 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,...

South African curry served with rice in a white bowl

SOUTH AFRICAN CURRY AND RICE

February 11, 2021
Posted by Andre Scholtz
Posted in recipe

A comforting, old school South African Curry and Rice recipe! Most definitely the ultimate South African comfort food. The sort of Curry and Rice you would find at the local church bazaar, vessels filled to the rim, topped with fruity Chutney and a tablespoon of coconut. Spread out on tiny tables and accompanied by old smiling ladies with shiny cheeks and dirty aprons. Ingredients 1 kg beef mince 2 onions peeled and finely chopped 2 teaspoons crushed...

PEPPERMINT CRISP TART

February 11, 2021
Posted by Andre Scholtz
Posted in chocolate treat, dessert recipe, easy dessert, family favorite, homemade dessert, no-bake tart, party dessert, Peppermint Crisp Tart, recipe

Most of us are familiar with this family get together treat and it is a true classic. It is one of the simplest puddings to make and there are so many variations. Let me know if you tried it and what the results were! Ingredients 1 packet Orley Whip (250ml) 2 packets Tennis biscuits - Click HERE to add to cart 1 tin caramel 2 Peppermint Crisp chocolates -> Click...