December in South Africa (2014)

December in South Africa (2014)

This year before Christmas we are visiting South Africa. The local culture is a result of a multinational influence. Around 80% of the population is of the black african ancestry. The first white Dutch and British settlers arrived in XVII century. During the British and 

English Mincemeat (chopped Fruits cooked in Apple Cider)

English Mincemeat (chopped Fruits cooked in Apple Cider)

Historically Mincemeat had been made with meat, therefore its name. Today it often contains beef suet. My Mincemeat is meat free! I prepared it with fresh apples & pears, candied fruits, dried cranberries, nuts. I cook it all in apple cider and finish it by adding 

Bobotee (Meat Timbales)

Bobotee (Meat Timbales)

This recipe comes straight from South Africa! Our good South African friend cooks really well (here is another thing he cooked for us!) and recently we were again really lucky to have him as a guest! This time he prepared Bobotee for us. Apparently it