Connor Benn, of Kloof in KwaZulu-Natal, was the first male to join the school. His friendly smile and enthusiasm for food are enchanting. Connor’s gran’s potato salad, taught to him when he was eight years old, is his firm favourite. It takes him back to family Sunday braais. His dad was responsible for cooking the lamb chops, his mother made the “most delicious” garlic bread and he provided the salad. “It was always a winner,” he admits, as he displays that captivating grin.
Read MoreRebecca Bourhill, of Rustenburg in North West Province, would spend her holidays working with me - like every holiday from the age of 16. Her life is food and her enthusiasm is very evident. A close-knit family, Granny Iris would make this dish to celebrate her son’s visits from the army, and it became a family favourite. “Bobotie is a typical Cape Malay dish with an egg custard topping. "My gran would make it using mutton mince and later changed to half mutton and half beef because of the expense factor. I now use pure beef and find that a fattier mince works best for the flavour that one gets,” she explains.
Read MoreArnie is sharing his family’s Sheba Sauce recipe which is a delicious tomato-based relish. It has been a favourite for as long as he can remember, and can be served with meat or eggs or even as a tantalising spread on a sandwich. Arnie believed it was invented by his gran or his mother, but he later learned that it was begged off a family friend who could not - or would not - disclose its origin.
Read MoreIn conversations at the school, no celebration is a celebration without: Jelly and Custard... and I believe over the festive time a good-old Trifle, so here is my South African Weber Trifle recipe.
Read MoreWoodview Wagyu Beef has really opened up my eyes to their unbelievable quality. Weber Spicy Woodview Chuck (cooked as one would beef fillet) Beef with Dhanya, crushed and chunky Chickpeas.
Read MoreSteamed Weber Bread with Homemade Wild Garlic Butter ... yes all made in WEBER, the outdoor oven, I call it.
Read MoreRecently, I always take the chicken wings off the roast when serving my portion, small juicy and something to bite on. And so the idea of a Weber starter tasting, to feed the hunger pains, of Weber seared Chicken Wings with Chakalaka and Chilli-Salsa is something I know I would be taking more than two to nibble on.
Read MoreFor something a little unusual try as an arrival drink: “Amahewu”. How I have interrupted this Weber roasting Pineapple, chilling and serving within a craft beer. I believe Amahewu is a fermented drink with mealie meal and pineapple.
Read MoreMira and her team made this most delicious beetroot borsch, my palate was surprised at the simple deliciousness of this together with the complex dimensions within this little bowl. I’m not hugely fond of any sorts of ‘beetroot soups’ so I would never have ordered this but what a special tasting gift.
Read MoreCharlie Lakin, from 9th Avenue Bistro’s Yorkshire Pudding recipe.
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