Innholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2021 i Sarie Food

At last we can say goodbye to 2020. Wave farewell and look forward to a new beginning. If I’ve ever wondered why we are so keen to “start again” every year, I understand it this year. It’s not as if 2020 gave us her best! And yet a new year doesn’t mean “starting” over for me … It rather means that I have a chance to look at things in a new way, to take a fresh approach to doing the things I enjoy. As a student, the baking classes taught me that when a recipe doesn’t work out the way it should, it can be seen as a chance to learn how to make it perfectly in the end. From day one it is drilled into you that as…

BELGIAN BEER This European country is not only famous for chocolate, but also for the world’s best beer. Even if you aren’t a big beer drinker, you should try a Duvel. This brewery’s unique brewing process gives the beer a subtle bitterness and fine aroma with lots of tropical notes. You can order it locally from shop.thebeermerchant.co.za for about R270 for six (330 ml bottles). TAKE FIVE The four cousins from Robertson always have a plan to spoil you, including with their Fiver range of wine-based drinks. They’re light and fresh, with just 5% alcohol. We especially like the strawberry and litchi variant. Buy online from vanloveren.co.za at R442 for 24 x 275 ml bottles. CIDER An ice-cold apple cider is wonderful as a thirst quencher in summer. If you’re…

FIDDLERS CREEK, Orange River, Northern Cape What to expect: Set up camp with friends on the banks of the Orange River. This wilderness escape includes modern conveniences. Bushwhacked’s rafting excursions, which range from half a day to five days, are popular too. Bookings: Call 027 761 8953 or send an email to info@bushwhacked.co.za BRUINTJIESKRAAL, Baviaanskloof, Western and Eastern Cape What to expect: This campsite on the Grootrivier in the Baviaanskloof is the perfect base for exploring the spectacular mountain wilderness area. Especially suitable for couples and families. Bookings: Call 084 515 0993 or send an email to info@bruintjieskraal.co.za MOTSWEDI, Mokala National Park, Northern Cape What to expect: The luxurious Motswedi campsite has six camping spots, naturally fenced by camelthorn trees. Ideal for those who enjoy “glamping” and have the budget…

1 Who is Johannita Eksteen and where does she come from? I was born in Gauteng, a laatlammetjie. Although I had brothers and sisters, I actually grew up alone. I went to Bloemhof High School in Stellenbosch and after matric I studied marketing. My father died when I was 16 and because of the financial implications I started working while I was still studying and pushed myself to become financially independent. I had the opportunity to work at two wonderful corporate companies where I learned a great deal about business methods and systems. Today I live with my husband Bennie, a farmer, and our two children just outside Paarl and I own and run Funky Ouma. 2 Funky Ouma is well known throughout South Africa. When did you and your…

LEG The cream of the lamb carcass. Nothing says festive meal like a leg of lamb. As with the shoulder, the leg works very hard and so is full of flavour. Perfect for oven roasting or braaied over an open fire. Buy it with or without the bone. The leg may still have the shank on it, or it could have been removed. MINCE Lamb mince can be made from a variety of cuts, including the neck, leg and other hindquarter cuts. Lamb mince is very tasty and is traditionally used for shepherd’s pie. Perfect for midweek meals that need to be cooked quickly. Buy extra-lean lamb mince for a healthier option. SHANK Buy shanks whole or cut into pieces (short shanks). A sought-after cut that can become expensive, because…

1 Eat for health It’s common knowledge that what you put in your mouth has a direct connection to your mood, appearance and health. We try new diets and believe banting, keto, intermittent fasting and whatever else is the answer for a dream body and healthy mind. Experts believe the consumer has now started to realise that we should live holistically and look at things in a balanced way. According to the website greenseedgroup.com, food trends for 2021 indicate that people are ready to find the middle ground between decadent, unhealthy food (think of all those elaborate, over-the-top milkshakes we see on Instagram) and the polar opposite: cut out and stay hungry. We will make choices for our long-term health but will also choose foods that will have a positive…

Bliksemstraal! With its Habanerochilli heat, this Worcestershire sauce (literally, “lightning bolt”) from Miss J.L. Hall’s will put the “oy!” in your oysters (and a few other places). For the less adventurous palate, there are six other styles to choose from, including one, No Chilli, without any kick. There is indeed a Miss J.L. Hall and she lives in … Worcester, the local one just over the mountain from Paarl. This explanation is necessary because Johanna is originally a lass from the north of England. “I learned about Worcester(shire) sauce from my grandparents, Grangran and Poppa. We added lots of Lea & Perrins [the original manufacturers] to Grangran’s lovely lentil soup. It was quite an intense savoury taste for such a young palate, but I loved it. As a student, it…

Nescessity is a mother The First and especially Second World Wars not only transformed the political landscape, but also turned Western food culture on its head through the reinvention of products into convenience foods to feed the armed forces. A quarter of a century later, bright, fragrance-enhanced versions of wartime survival packs adorned the shiny Formica table tops of the West. Although the components of Crimplene Cuisine were around in the late 40s, this food revolution was shaped by the spirit of the experimental 60s, the emancipated 70s and the fast-paced 80s. Canned food was developed for soldiers in the 19th century but this early form of convenience food really took off during World War II. The first sliced bread hit shelves in 1928 and was so popular in America…

WINTER OR SUMMER? Summer BEACH OR INLAND? Beach OYSTERS OR STEAK? Both, how could you make me choose CHOCOLATE OR NUTS? Nuts, I fall more on the side of savoury than sweet, but still do love my sweet treats from time to time HEELS OR SNEAKERS? Heels of course, I love to glam up If it’s sneakers they must have a platform and be gorgeous HANDBAGS OR MAKE-UP? Make-up, and I think my daughter Buhle has taken after me already, she loves a spot of lipstick, which she often steals from my handbags…

GO AWAY! The warmer weather often also brings with it unwanted guests. With this nifty little fan from ShooAway you can set the table outside without worrying that a fly will land in your food. It keeps insects away without any unpleasant smells, damaging chemicals or dead bugs on the table. R299 from yuppiechef.com SALT AND PEPPER, THEN YOU FEEL BETTER Food for the most part is not complete without salt and pepper and it tastes even better when they’re freshly ground. We love the Le Creuset salt and pepper mills in Coastal Blue. The mechanism is ceramic so it won’t wear away or rust over time, perfect for everyday use. From R549 per mill (20,5 cm) at Le Creuset shops FROM BREAKFAST TO DINNER Braaipap, made with maize meal,…

1 If your campsite is near water, where it can get quite cold at night, take a few newspapers with you to put under your inflatable mattress or sleeping bag for insulation. 2 Camp food doesn’t have to come out of cans only, you can also enjoy delicious, freshly made dishes. If you like salads, wrap your lettuce in tin foil, as it will then stay fresh for up to 10 days. 3 If you run out of firelighters, pour cooking oil over newspaper to stoke the fire. 4 Waterproof your matches by dipping the tips in nail polish or candle wax. 5 Spread out a blanket on the floor of your tent to act as a carpet. It will not only provide extra comfort and cushioning, but also helps…

9 BLUEBERRY FACTS 1 Berries don't continue to ripen after they're picked. 2 Fresh blueberries freeze well, ready to enjoy when you need them. 3 A study done in 2012 indicates that blueberries can protect you against memory loss. A study done on mice in 2013 offers a possible explanation: It looks as if blueberries help to balance oxidative stress in the brain. 4 Blueberries are good for diabetics because they help to lower blood sugar levels. 5 Tip from Pieter Zietsman of TopFruit: Don't eat blueberries straight off the plant. Keep them in the fridge for aday or two to firm up and then they will pop juicily in your mouth. 6 Maine in the USA produces the most blueberries in the world. 7 Blueberries can be used as…

1 KOMBUCHA WITH ALCOHOL This fermented tea has been big news for some time already thanks to its possible health benefits. Now it’s also available with high alcohol levels. The drink contains antioxidants and good bacteria, which makes the “hard” version a healthier alcohol option. 2 CHICKPEAS You’re going to be finding this legume in lots more places than hummus and pâté. Chickpeas are high in fibre and are a good plant-protein source. Keep an eye out for chickpea tofu, flour and even porridge. 3 COFFEE IN MORE THAN JUST YOUR CUP Prepare to see coffee as an ingredient in a wide range of products. Think coffee bread, coffee marinades for meat and even coffee in your beauty products. 4 CBD STILL HIGH Over the past few years, CBD (cannabidiol…

For me sweet loaves will always be a buffet breakfast treat, usually at a hotel. Once I’ve enjoyed all the savoury treats, I go back one last time for a slice of sweet loaf and a cup of coffeeHERMAN LENSING Caramel bread The Americans call this “monkey bread”. It is small pieces of dough baked in caramel and it’s a delicious alternative to cake. enough for one 22-cm bread 375 ml lukewarm milk 10 g packet instant yeast 2 eggs 15 ml honey 10 g salt 65 g (80 ml) sugar 115 g (125 ml) butter, melted 700 g (1 250 ml) cake flour FILLING 115 g (125 ml) butter 60 ml honey 100 g (125 ml) white sugar 7 ml cinnamon 100 g (125 ml) brown sugar Mix milk,…

Wholegrain rusks like my mom’s Easy to bake and so tasty! enough for 25-30 rusks Preheat oven to 180 °C. Place 1 kg packet self-raising flour, 75 g (500 ml) bran, 15 ml baking powder, 315 g (375 ml) soft brown sugar, 65 g (125 ml) sunflower seeds, 160 g (375 ml) muesli, 80 g (250 ml) oats and 80 g (250 ml) desiccated coconut in large bowl and mix. Mix in 500 g melted butter, 500 ml buttermilk and 2 eggs until soft dough forms. Line oven pan of about 27 x 36 cm with baking paper. Turn dough out into pan and press with your fingertips to even. Use a sharp knife to cut rusk portions in the dough, in the size of your choice. Bake for 35-40…

OF ALL THE PATHS YOU TAKE IN LIFE MAKE SURE SOME OF THEM ARE DIRT JOHN MUIR, SCOTTISH AUTHOR Campfire curry with roti stokbrood There are few things that will warm you up better than a curry by the fire. I use the roti technique and roll lots of butter into the dough to make the stokbrood. It’s heavenly! enough for 6 CURRY 45 ml olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 30 ml roasted masala 30 ml cumin seeds 20 ml ground coriander 20 ml fennel seeds 1 x 400 ml can coconut milk 1 x 400 g can tomato purée 24 deboned chicken thighs salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 x 410 g can butter beans, drained handful fresh coriander, finely chopped ROTI…

A jaffle is what you make when you need a distraction from reality and want to flee to more innocent times of school camps, sports meetings and the annual agricultural show. It’s as if the familiarity of acurried-mince jaffle can balance out the uncertainty of the future. For one person it brings back memories of church bazaars, for another it’s the symbol of caravan holidays and padkos baskets. Cooking a jaffle over the blue flame of a little Primus paraffin stove and eating it with condensed milk coffee is food nostalgia in its purest form and a rare culinary pleasure for which there is no Michelin-star rating. But jaffles are also happy food for the here and now. Making them – the spreading and building of the sandwich directly in…

Lamb chops in Parmesan crumbs I’m crazy about pork schnitzel but would swap it any day for amelt-in-themouth lamb chop. And then inspiration struck me: Make the two one! enough for 4-6 6 sage leaves, finely chopped 50 g Parmesan, finely grated, plus extra for serving 100 g breadcrumbs 6 saddle chops salt and freshly ground black pepper 140 g (250 ml) cake flour 3 eggs, beaten olive oil for frying BROWN BUTTER 115 g (125 ml) butter 6 sage leaves Mix sage, Parmesan and breadcrumbs together. Season chops well with salt and pepper and dip into flour, then into egg – make sure chops are well covered with egg. Finally dip into crumb mixture, pressing crumbs down. Heat olive oil in frying pan. Fry crumbed chops for 5-8 minutes…

We talk chicken  with the presenters of kykNET &Kie’s chat show Tussen ons (Monday to Thursday at 17:30 on channel 145) ZELDA LA GRANGE If you’ve ever been to the farmer’s market in Pretoria before sunrise, you will know that you can still buy the “makhulu” farm chickens there at that early hour. They look like mini dinosaurs but are the most delicious free-range chickens. I shove one of the mini giants into the oven, rubbed with olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary and garlic. I loosen the skin from the flesh and slide some butter in between the skin and meat, for the juiciest but also the crispiest roast chicken. TRACEY LANGE We regularly ate chicken and to this day it’s still a favourite. It wasn’t reserved only for a…

Italian caprese pasta I’m crazy about fresh tomatoes, sliced, with salt and pepper. This pasta with its flavour of the traditional Italian salad celebrates the simplicity of tomatoes. Serve hot or cold. enough for 4-6 60 ml olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 500 g pack cherry tomatoes, halved 1 handful fresh basil, roughly chopped salt and freshly ground black pepper 400 g spaghetti 300 g soft mozzarella balls 120 g tub basil pesto Pour olive oil into medium pot, add garlic and heat. Add tomatoes and fry until all the juices are released, about 5-8 minutes. Add basil and mix through. Use a potato masher and mash tomatoes until a sauce forms. Season well with salt and pepper. Set aside while you cook pasta according to instructions on…

COTTAGE CHEESE The texture is creamy but lumpy, it’s soft on the tongue and slightly sour. Because it’s high in protein but low in kJ, it’s popular with people who are watching their weight. During the lockdown, food writer Errieda du Toit says she rediscovered her love of cottage cheese. “I lost 13 kg over the past six months … full-cream cottage cheese was and still is my biggest daily indulgence.” Various studies have found that high-protein foods can make you feel more satiated and help you to eat less in general, according to healthline.com. And an American study with 30 adult participants found that cottage cheese is actually just as filling as an omelette, and it has a similar nutrient composition. It’s also a good choice for the friendly…

1 Who is Siba Mtongana? I am first and foremost a wife, mom and God-loving person. I am also a CEO and founder of The Siba Co., a company that deals with all things Siba, including a bespoke food experience for our guests. I am an entrepreneur and an award-winning self-published author and chef. I am always busy and on the go, I am solutions driven, creative and deeply passionate about almost everything I touch, see or do! 2 You are a businesswoman, mother and wife. What is your secret to making all three work? There is no secret really; it’s rather a matter of building a firm support base and structure at home and in the office. For instance, I have my aunt who stays with us who has…

“Lockdown Lurgy” is a term that not only describes my current body type, but also my post-2020 state of mind: uncomfortable, bewildered and hopelessly too objectionable to enter the new year with. Never having been one for New Year’s resolutions, I made the decision to save me from myself in November, despite the inevitable pain and suffering. So, with a bowl of ice cream in one hand and a brie wheel in the other (naturally, the fridge needs to be cleared out before the diet officially kicks off on Monday), I considered my options. “Jogging?” my dear but miserable friend who exercises “for fun” asked. “Gross.” “Walking, as an alternative?” “Alternative to what, Uber …?” “CrossFit, that’s a …?” “Cult.” “What about that exercise bike you bought online …?” “And…