South African

Potjies
Potjies are traditionally South African cast iron pots. They are becoming increasingly popular in many countries around the world. In South Africa, potjies are used as an alternative or even sometimes at the same time as a traditional barbeque. The pot is rounded at the bottom, has 3 legs, and […]

Potjies

Monkey gland sauce
Monkey Gland Sauce –  An extremely popular South African sauce that normally goes with steak and is served at most braais and in many South African steak houses (and no…. it is not made from the glands of monkeys or any other monkey parts) Serve at a braai, on steak […]

Monkey Gland Sauce

poffertjes
Poffertjes – originating in Holland, these traditional Dutch treats are similar to pancakes but are much fluffier. They can be served with any sweet topping. Originating in Holland, these traditional Dutch treats are similar to pancakes but are much fluffier. They can be served with any sweet topping. Click here […]

Poffertjes

Along the Garden Route
Travelling along the Garden Route in the Cape. A description of different areas along the Garden Route with activities to do along the way.

Travel along the Garden Route

whales in Mossel Bay
Mossel Bay Mossel Bay is a seaport and seaside resort situated between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, South Africa on the shores of the Indian Ocean. This warm and welcoming historical town is regarded as the beginning of the Garden Route. A number of explorers and seafarers of the 15th […]

Mossel Bay – Holiday Resort

Port St Johns
Port St Johns is situated on the Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. This authentic example of an African village is set on the Umzimvubu River (Xhosa for Hippo) and indisputably the jewel of the Wild Coast. It has become known as a popular part of […]

Port St Johns – Wild Coast

tomato bredie
  A delicious Cape Stew Click here to return to main Recipe page Back to Home Page

Tomato Bredie

Sudwala Caves, South Africa
Sudwala Caves About 37 km north-west of Nelspruit in Mpumalanga South Africa, in the Mankelekele Mountains, are the Sudwala Caves.  These Caves are believed to have been formed 3,000 million years ago, making them amongst the oldest system of caves in the world.  They are 30 km long but accessibility […]

Sudwala Caves

Hogsback on the Frontier Route South Africa
The Frontier Route in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa is possibly an area that has the richest and varied history in the country.  There are lovely little towns with varied attractions and accommodation etc. all within easy reach of Grahamstown, Port Elizabeth and East London while touring South […]

The Frontier Route – Historic Towns

curried pickled fish
Traditional  South African Pickled Curried fish is a very easy-to-make delicious meal that can be eaten hot or cold.  Delicious Traditional Pickled Curried fish can be eaten hot or cold. Click here to return to main Recipe page Back to Home Page

Traditional Pickled Curried Fish