Radio interview with the gorgeous Carolyn Stein and the Yebogogo man, Michael Da Pinna Please click the “Play” button below to listen: [Audio clip: view full post to listen]    

Bored with pretentious food? Visit Eat @ Forty Three nestled in the heart of Krugersdorp North – a spacious venue filled with history & character. Read the full article here …

Jan Scannell, also known as Jan Braai, is the founder of Braai4heritage, who has made quite a name for himself in South Africa and abroad.  I got in touch with him to ask him a few questions …  Q:  BRAAI4HERITAGE – WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO CREATE THIS NOW COMMONLY KNOWN BRAND? A: The idea is/was … Read More

So the heat was on for national braai day this year, and I was challenged by an infamous “braai master” (Albert Van Den Berg) to a “braai-athon”, who guaranteed me that he would ‘braai me under the table’.  And who was I to refuse such a challenge? The clients to whom I am currently consulting … Read More

Join Archbishop Desmond Tutu and light a braai on 24 September in celebration of our great country. www.braai4heritage.co.za

Recent Recipe

Ostrich Fillet with Biltong Cream

When ever I’m asked to prepare a dish that I feel represents South Africa, and I’m not in the mood for Bobotie, this is the one I prepare.

This recipe serves 4 people.

INGREDIENTS
800g – 850g ostrich fillet
4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
Oil for fying

250g biltong powder
2 tsp coriander seeds
½ tsp chilli powder
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
50ml dry sherry
1 cup beef stock
300 ml cream

1 small onion
2 cloves garlic
500g spinach, thoroughly cleaned and chopped
Pinch of nutmeg
S&P

4 tbsp whole gooseberry jam
Fresh coriander to garnish
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