Oh My Ostrich!
October 21, 2024 11:56 amIf you haven’t tried ostrich meat on the braai yet, you’ve had your head in the sand. We’ve taken a…
Braai Goodies To Take With You On Every Adventure
September 19, 2024 8:42 amWhether you are going on a weekend trip to the mountains or a week to the beach, you can get…
Braai Stuff – Outdoor Living
September 19, 2023 9:38 amRead in Afrikaans Check out our list of new and trendy braai products to make your braaiing extra easy in…
Healthy Alcohol?
October 31, 2022 2:28 pmThe trend dominating the alcohol industry For the past several years, consumers around the globe have turned towards healthier lifestyles.…
South African Sushi
May 16, 2022 4:33 pmAnd why not? Sushi ingredients with a SA twist, served with spicy chakalaka relish that you can make yourself. To…
The Aussie Sausage Sandwich
May 16, 2022 11:59 amSausage and bread go together like curry and rice or macaroni and cheese, and every culture has some form of…
Loco Moco Burger
May 16, 2022 11:48 amRead in Afrikaans The ultimate Hawaiian comfort food, Loco Moco consists of rice topped with a hamburger patty, brown gravy…
Sweet Potato Chilli Fries
February 1, 2022 11:46 amThe combination of the sweetness of the potato with the saltiness and then the spiciness of the seasoning takes these…
Hashbrown Breakfast Burger
February 1, 2022 11:37 amRead in Afrikaans In my opinion, the ultimate breakfast includes hash browns. Not just any hash browns, but the processed…
Lamb and Tzatziki Burger
February 1, 2022 11:22 amRead in Afrikaans 800g lamb mince ½ onion, grated 1 clove garlic, minced 1 red pepper, finely diced 1 egg…
Make Your Own Boerewors
February 1, 2022 11:13 amDifferent herbs and spices give each boerewors recipe its unique flavour profile, and they are usually passed down from generation…
Pimped Malva Pudding
March 11, 2021 10:48 amRead in Afrikaans We are upgrading this popular dessert, the malva pudding, and see no harm in adding fragrant and…
Braai Banquet
March 11, 2021 10:25 amEntertaining is lots of fun, especially when you go beyond the casual braai and elevate it to a braai banquet.…
Quick and easy built-in braai
January 13, 2021 3:55 pmTake your braaiing to the next level with this DIY built-in braai. What you will need: 190 Top Gold solid…
Damper with Rosemary and Olives
December 11, 2020 10:12 amDamper is a traditional Australian bread that is cooked in an iron pot over hot coals. It was originally a…
Grilled Avo and Cous Cous
December 11, 2020 9:59 amRead in Afrikaans To be honest, this one is more for showing off than anything else. This recipe could be…
On the Side – Potato and Chorizo
December 11, 2020 9:33 amIn a traditional clambake ingredients like corn, potato and chorizo are added to the seafood, but to cook these really…
Seafood In A Wheelbarrow
December 11, 2020 9:15 amThe only problem with cooking on the beach is that most beaches don’t allow fires and cooking, so we took…
Surf and Turf – The Turf Steaks
December 10, 2020 3:07 pmThe Americans are famous for their beach clambakes, where a hole is dug on the beach and lined with rocks,…
Braai Preserves – Apple and Date Chutney
December 10, 2020 2:39 pmRead in Afrikaans Add a touch of sweetness or a hit of chilli to your braaied meat with a selection…
Asian Beef and Orange Kebabs
December 10, 2020 11:32 amIngredients for the Asian Beef Kebabs 500g beef ribeye, cut into cubes (you can use your favourite cut of meat…
Ramen Bowl
December 10, 2020 10:51 amRead in Afirkaans Food bowls are trendy, easy to make look good on Instagram, and surprisingly healthy and tasty. The…
Aubergines with Balsamic Glaze Skewers
December 9, 2020 9:46 pmWhether it’s a kebab, skewer or simply food on a stick, you will find the use of sharpened tools to…
Raising the Bar for Gin-o’-clock
December 9, 2020 9:34 pmRead in Afrikaans This DIY bar project is just what you need when it’s gin-o’-clock. What you need for your…
Luscious Bowls: Buddha Bowl
December 9, 2020 11:17 amRead in Afrikaans Food bowls are trendy, easy to make look good on Instagram, and surprisingly healthy and tasty. The…
Going Traditional
December 4, 2020 3:54 pmYou can always find a spot near your patio for a built-in braai. This small braai is great for small…
Perfect Porkchops
December 4, 2020 2:38 pmRead in Afrikaans 4 – 6 servings Preparation time: 5 minutes Pan-frying or braaiing time: 8 – 10 minutes Ingredients…
Sticky Pork Rashers
December 4, 2020 2:37 pmWith versatile, value-for-money pork, there’s always new and exciting tastes to try. Impress your friends with this recipe at your…
Lamb Meatballs and Tomatoes with White Bean Purée
December 3, 2020 10:20 amIngredients for the meatballs and white bean purée 500g lamb mince Handful parsley, chopped Handful mint, chopped Handful chives, chopped…
Mazavaroo
December 2, 2020 10:05 pmMazavaroo, a well-loved Mauritian hot chilli sauce that is traditionally made with chillies, ginger, garlic, preserved lemons and spices. Many…
Mini Spare Ribs
December 2, 2020 9:47 pmGirls have decided that they too can fire up a braai and do some really good braaiing. In her book…
Potato Salad on a Stick
December 2, 2020 10:15 amWhether it’s a kebab, skewer or simply food on a stick, you will find the use of sharpened tools to…
To the patio we go!
December 2, 2020 9:55 amSummer is here, which means we should all be living outside.Here are some great products to fit in with that…
Sea bass with garlic butter
December 1, 2020 10:12 pmSea bass is the French fish most like the South African yellowtail that I used to catch while freediving at…
Mealies With Coriander and Sour Cream
November 23, 2020 9:51 amRead in Afrikaans The classic mealie is a braai staple, yet often possibly a slightly boring one. By adding buckets…
Slugs On Toast – Braai Recipe
November 13, 2020 3:01 pmRead in Afrikaans Girls have decided that they too can fire up a braai and do some really good braaiing.…
Smoked Trout with Orange Salad
November 13, 2020 2:51 pmRead in Afrikaans The practice of smoking food has been around for centuries, originally used to preserve food for long…
Stokbrood
November 13, 2020 10:09 amIt makes sense that roasting meat on a stick has been around for a very long time. In fact, evidence…
Build your own pizza oven
October 29, 2020 11:37 amThe function of a masonry oven is to trap and radiate heat from a fire, built inside the oven. The…
Who Does What at a Braai?
September 30, 2020 1:56 pmMention a braai to a South African and you’ll instantly conjure up memories of chops and wors grilling over a…
Affordable Traditional Meals We All Enjoy
September 30, 2020 1:48 pmNowhere is South Africa’s cultural diversity more broadly expressed than in our national dishes. Our most cherished meals run the…
Sirloin with tomato, mozzarella and basil
August 28, 2020 2:32 pmA Himalayan Crystal Salt Slab imparts a wonderful flavour to the food and has health benefits too. There are many…
Dill Potato Salad
August 28, 2020 2:05 pmRead in Afrikaans In South Africa, potato salad is a standard. go-to dish at a braai or family gathering. The…
Caramelised prime pork chops with brinjals
August 21, 2020 2:23 pmSouth African Kobus Botha is taking Paris by storm. He has introduced the art of the braai to his French…
Keep it cool
August 21, 2020 2:09 pmMake a braai feature from your cooler and a pallet or two. What you need: 1 x cooler box (preferably…
Prawn and sausage skewers
August 21, 2020 12:25 pmThese easy and delicious skewers can serve as a wonderful Sunday braai dish. Recipe serves 6. Ingredients: 18 prawns, deveined…
Fig and Honey Kebabs with Yoghurt
December 4, 2019 1:13 pmA delicious, sweet snack that you can try out at your next braai! Ingredients 8 figs, halved 2 tablespoons honey…
Bacon and Cherry Twists
December 4, 2019 1:02 pmA delicious and fun snack to keep you occupied while you cook the boerie and chops. What you need: 2…
Sweet potato bake
December 4, 2019 1:00 pmRead in Afrikaans A slightly different take on a dish that is a staple at any South African braai. Ingredients…
Clam Chowder
December 4, 2019 12:48 pmRead in Afrikaans A pot of tasty clam soup with freshly baked bread is always a winner for a big…
Miso Salmon with Asparagus
December 4, 2019 12:47 pmThis meal was cooked on a Himalayan Crystal Salt Slab which distributes heat evenly and imparts a wonderful flavour to…
Lamb with Charcoal Cream
December 4, 2019 12:46 pmRead in Afrikaans This dish was invented so that we could try putting hot charcoal into cream to get an…
Fire up your braai area
November 19, 2019 8:25 amFire is an invigorating element that conjures up images of danger, warmth and, best of all, delicious food. With so…
Getting organised around the braai
November 12, 2019 7:55 amRead in Afrikaans Choosing the correct outdoor furniture can make your braai area the place to be this summer. Most…
Jalapeño Poppers
October 25, 2019 1:37 pmRead in Afrikaans Hot and spicy poppers are the perfect starter to get your taste buds revved up for the…
Jazz up your patio!
September 26, 2018 8:12 amBuild a unique three-piece patio set for your braai area, and be prepared for summer braai-ing. Two-Seater Bench What you…
Cooking with Gas
April 3, 2018 2:17 pmA potjie on gas Plant expert Gerald Schofield has some hidden talents when it comes to preparing food. He tends…
Tandoori time
March 16, 2018 2:33 pmTandoori time Making your own tandoori oven is really simple. Why not make one yourself, and cook up some great…
Braaiing with Ina Paarman
March 16, 2018 2:21 pmOur favourite lady of South African cooking products is most definitely Ina Paarman. While she started her career as a…
Jan’s best braai
March 15, 2018 11:30 amJan Braai believes that it is your democratic right to eat properly braaied food. His new book, The Democratic Republic…
The Banting Braai
March 15, 2018 10:36 amThe name on everyone’s lips these days is ‘banting’, and The Real Meal Revolution, the book that tells the banting…
Jam bread sticks: filled with apricot jam
March 15, 2018 10:09 amA braai should involve the whole family, which means also keeping the kids busy. One way to do this is…
Braai Breakfast
March 15, 2018 9:27 amLong-life salads These two old-fashioned salads last for ages if kept cool. In fact, they last so well that you…
Braai delicacies: Aromatic pumpkin potjie
March 14, 2018 7:00 pmThe rich aroma of whole coriander seeds scorching in the kitchen fills the home and wafts in fragrant clouds onto…
Shisa nyama with Tanya
March 14, 2018 6:31 pmShisa nyama is a Zulu phrase that literally means to ‘burn meat’, but usually refers to the gathering of friends…
Best herbs for a braai
March 14, 2018 5:31 pmWe don’t need an excuse to braai – after all, it’s part of our heritage. But, like all other good…
Turkish barbeque
March 12, 2018 10:16 amThe Turks love to barbeque, mainly because it gives them an extra opportunity to drink raki, a traditional Turkish drink,…
Green up your braai area
March 9, 2018 11:42 amShop-bought marinades, cooking sauces, braai flavourings and dips are convenient, but nothing beats the fresh flavours of the ‘green factor’.…
And the kitchen sink
March 9, 2018 9:45 amComplete with the kitchen sink! What you need Cutting list: Pine cut to the following dimensions: 4 x 44mm x…
Tin braai can
March 9, 2018 8:47 amTin braai can Repurpose a paint tin to make a neat little braai! What you need Empty metal paint can…
Liquid smoke
March 9, 2018 8:22 amGet the smoky flavour without actually smoking anything. Liquid smoke is just what it sounds like – smoke that’s been…
S'mores Bar
March 8, 2018 4:37 pmA trend that has taken America by storm and is sure to be a hit at home is a S’mores…
Paella Party
March 8, 2018 4:07 pmAt various times of the year, mostly around the holidays, the number of guests we accommodate seems to grow. We…
Campfire hot beans
March 8, 2018 3:40 pmBeans are a perfect side dish for a family gathering or your next camping trip. This recipe has medium chilli…
Braaiing with herbs
March 8, 2018 3:35 pmTanya Visser, presenter of The Gardener and copresenter of Home Made Easy TV programmes, is a gardener at heart. So…
Bertus Basson’s unique taste
March 8, 2018 2:56 pmChef and restaurant owner Bertus Basson recently published his first book, Homegrown – a celebration of being South African filled…
Veggies on the braai
March 8, 2018 2:30 pmAt very many South African braais, the veggies (if there are any) are usually cooked in the kitchen while the…
Quick and Easy Braai Desserts
March 8, 2018 11:37 amBraai peaches – our number one braai dessert Hot peaches and cold ice cream, the best braai dessert – what’s…
Southern Inspired BBQ
March 8, 2018 11:20 amSouthern US food is diverse, taking influences from Africa, UK and France, amongst others, and creating a unique southern style…
Braai Cabinet
February 27, 2018 2:31 pmA braai cabinet with a difference A handy surface next to your braai is always so useful, for meat, tongs,…
Orange, cranberry and coconut cakes
February 26, 2018 1:17 pmMany of us like a little something sweet after the main meal, and there are loads of puddings and desserts…
Dessert on fire!
February 26, 2018 1:00 pmMany of us like a little something sweet after the main meal, and there are loads of puddings and desserts…
Ina's Lamb Fix
February 23, 2018 8:14 amA household name in South African food, Ina Paarman started in a garage with a very small team and a…
Holiday Braai
February 22, 2018 11:39 amOur beautiful weather allows us to take full advantage of the holiday season and have some family and friends around…
Anna’s Succulent Fish
February 22, 2018 11:21 amBraaiing fish is always fun. A fly-fishing expedition years ago bagged us some small trout that we simply pan-fried in…
Tanya’s Sticky Ribs
February 22, 2018 11:00 amTanya Visser is known as a gardener, magazine editor and presenter of the TV programme The Gardener on The Home…
Campfire Stories
November 23, 2017 4:25 pmFire Pit DIY Picture being gathered around a glowing fire, out in the open, sharing tales and good cheer with…
Fired up
June 11, 2015 8:05 amA portable fire pit is the perfect addition to your deck or patio, especially on chilly nights. Our Top Team…
Fabulous Fire Pit
November 26, 2014 8:26 amMaterials 1 bag PPC Cement 2 bags building sand 2 bags river sand 2 m reinforcing wire (Brickforce) 64 fire…
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