It’s a lot easier than I thought!

These side dishes, typical for a traditional South African Braai, are perfect for any BBQ anywhere in the world!

I have really been obsessing over curries for several months now.  So when my friends Ray and Tracey, both Durban South African emigres to New Zealand offered to give me a demo of this South African classic during my recent visit, I couldn’t say no.

This dish is special.  This dish will take you into a rustic stone cottage and shelter you from the rain and cold.  This dish is a great excuse to by a 6 pack of Guinness beer and drink the ones you don’t use.  Like you need an excuse to buy a 6 pack of Guinness. 

Ah, the humble cabbage. Bless it’s heart.

Pair with a whole grain or mashed potatoes (to catch some of the delicious gravy) and/or a green or Greek salad, and you’ve got a meal that is good enough for a dinner party and simple enough for a weeknight meal.

I know many people who, when starting on their cooking journey, reach out for something like Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking or The Escoffier out of the gate.  Often, they end up frustrated, on the couch ordering Door Dash after spending a zillion dollars on copper pans and Cornish hens.

An Appalachian Soulful Classic.

Salt. It ain’t just for French Fries.

Learning about this way of eating has helped me break out of the “roasted chicken and veg” rut and introduced new spices and flavors I now can not live without!

Perfect bowl of warmth for a cold day.

The Cake that Almost Wasn’t

One of the best soul food sides ever!

Cornbread Sage Dressing - The Southern Thanksgiving Classic!

We’re giving this retro diner classic a comeback!