South African Food Blogger
Sunday, December 13, 2020
Easy Homemade Forgotten Cookies with Strawberry Sauce | Blogmas Day 13
Soweto, South Africa
Hi guy's hope everything is going well today.
On today's blog post I will be doing Forgotten Cookies which are
a mixture between a cookie and meringue,
I couldn't think of making anything better with some leftover egg whites.
They are a great alternative to a heavy Christmas/Party dessert.
The cookies bake in the fading heat overnight.
Forgotten Cookies Instructions:
‐2 Large eggs whites(at room temperature)
‐1/2 Cup Caster Sugar
‐75g Chocolate Chips
‐75g Chopped Pistachios
‐1Tsp Cider Vinegar
‐1Pinch of Fine Salt
Method
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees
1. In a greasy free bowl whisk together the egg whites and
salt until you have a soft peek.
2.Whisk in the sugar a little a time until it's thick and glossy
3.By hand fold in vinegar vinegar then add the chocolate chips,
and most of the pistachios and gently fold.
4. With a spoon drop the mixture into a large baking sheet,
and sprinkle the remaining pistachios.
4. Put the cookies into the oven and turn off,
let it set overnight and NO peeking.
Additional Information
‐You can always throw in whatever you like
and build them to your own taste.
Keep them to 5 days stored in an airtight container.
Keep them to 5 days stored in an airtight container.
Strawberry Sauce
Ingredients:
‐1 Pack, rinsed,cut'd and thickly sliced
‐1/3 Castor Sugar
‐1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
‐1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
‐1/2 Tbsp Cornflour
‐1 Tbsp Water
Method
1. Combine all the ingredients in a small pot,
over medium heat expect cornflour.
2.Bring to the boil and cook over medium low
heat for 4‐5 minutes.
3.In a small bowl combine together cornflour
and water and gradually stir in cornflour mixture into strawberries.
4.Cook for additional minutes until sauce thickens.
5.Serve hot or cold with biscuits or your favorite dessert,
hope you enjoy them and merry Christmas.
And enjoy with the whole family.
See You Next Sunday.
**
Cindy
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Springbok Culinary Team aims for gold at Olympics in Germany
Soweto, South Africa
Hey guyzies, this past Saturday we got a chance to spend the
day with South African Culinary Olympic team as they head for the 25th IKA Culinary Olympics
in Stuttgart, Germany, from 14 to 19 February, under the auspices of the SA Chefs Association.
Team SA is headed by Trevor Boyd, Team Manager and Executive Chef of
The Michelangelo Hotel; with team members:
The Michelangelo Hotel; with team members:
Dion Vengatass, Chef de Cuisine,
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel (Team Captain);
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel (Team Captain);
and Kirstin Hellemann, Junior Sous Chef, Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, both of whom have past
Culinary Olympic experience – and Olympic newcomers, Adrian Vigus-Brown,
Executive Chef, African Pride Melrose Arch,
Executive Chef, African Pride Melrose Arch,
Autograph Collection; Chanté Rabie, Pastry Chef, Saxton Hotel, Villas & Spa; Bradley van Niekerk,
Senior Chef de Partie, Chefs Warehouse Beau Constantia; Oscar Baard, Pastry Chef,
NH Cape Town The Lord Charles; and Sifiso Chiziane (commis chef, African Pride Melrose Arch,
Autograph Collection & National Youth Chef Training Programme 3rd year student).
The 2020 IKA Culinary Olympics will attract over 70 countries and 2 000 chefs competing in
the oldest and biggest international culinary arts competition, first held in 1900 with four participating nations.
The Springbok squad will compete in two categories; the Chef’s Table,
entailing seven different dishes for twelve people on 16 February,
and the Restaurant of Nations, a three-course menu for 110 people on 18 February.
For more information on the Springbok Culinary team, visit www.sachefs.co.za.
To join the Supporters Club, send your name, phone number and email address to communications@saca.co.za.
To follow on Twitter or Facebook – CulinaryTeamSA. - https://web.facebook.com/CulinaryTeamSA/?_rdc=1&_rdr
Good luck guys, and make SA proud.
*Edit 19 February 2020
The team won 3 bronze medals.
WELL DONE
WELL DONE
Friday, February 7, 2020
Back To The Bar with Bacardi
Hey guyzies, with Dry-uary behind us Back To The Bar by Bacardi
came at the right time.
Here is what Bacardi is saying about the current
drink trends.
The days of the signature bar call are over as people today are
drinking across spirits categories and are eager to experiment with new flavors and trending serves. Who dothey go to navigate all the options? According to Nielsen CGA, 40% of revenue in bars is influenced bybartenders, which is why today, Bacardi employees across the globe head out of their offices to connect withthe people behind the bar for a first-hand look at
what’s driving cocktail choices.
Findings of the Bacardi 2020 Cocktail Insights Report are that:
Mindful drinking goes mainstream, with 83% of bartenders citing
that low-alcohol drinks are hot and an increase of 42% in the online searches with the word mocktail; in 2019. (Technomic Behind the BarInsights, 2019 and Google Trends, 2019)
Natural products are in the spotlight with 31% of bartenders increasingly interested in local,
fresh ingredients. (GBAS5, 2019)
The culinary cocktail trend borrows methods and techniques from the kitchen and champions fresh, seasonal, savory and herbal ingredients – 91% of bartenders
use vegetables in their cocktails, and 68%
of American Culinary Federation members rated culinary cocktail as a;
hot trend; last year. (Technomic Behind the Bar Insights, 2019)
Dark rum is leading the premium game – 43% of bartenders
ranked it as the top spirit to premiumize.
(GBAS5, 2019)
Sustainability is at the forefront of every consumers mind, and its reflected in the bar – 66% of
bartenders mention that sustainable drinks are hot right now.
(Technomic Behind the Bar Insights, 2019)
Ready-To-Drink (RTD) cocktails are here to stay, reflecting the overarching demand
for consistent and convenient well-crafted cocktails beyond the bar –
there was a 26% increase of vodka soda and
flavored RTDs in North America last year.
(GBAS, 2019)
38% of Americans prefer to make their cocktails at home, and the industry
has quickly adapted, offering consumers myriad ways to facilitate
at-home imbibing, from home cocktail kits to AI-
recommended recipes.
(Mintel, 2019)
For further information on Back to The Bar you can visit
Thank you for the invite.
See you soon.
xx
Zanele
*Some information included on this post has been submitted by Barcardi.
As part of the nationwide campaign, “What’s your Mmmzansi Flavour”, Simba®
has launched two more locally inspired flavours: Chakalaka and Shisanyama.
The campaign saw Simba®, with Anele Mdoda, one of SA’s most loved radio personalities,
calling for people far and wide to share their own Mmmzansi flavour,
reflecting all that our nation loves to eat.
South Africans jumped at the opportunity,
suggesting a variety of delectable homegrown flavours in celebration of both Simba®
and our nation’s rich, local heritage.
The two new flavours, Chakalaka and Shisanyama,
follow hot on the heels of the recently launched Chilli Biltong flavour
and were chosen because they are what South Africans most love to eat.
The combinations of meat and spice repeatedly came up as favourites,
and the pairings were created using dishes that have been on local menus for generations.
“Chakalaka and Shisanyama are such iconic South African foods,
enjoyed by millions in their homes each day.
Our intention is to capture these classic favourites into a bag of Simba® chips and
take people on a locally inspired flavour journey,” says Agnes Kitololo, Marketing Director at PepsiCo.
So, go instore and grab your packet of Simba®’s new Mmmzansi flavoured Chakalaka and Shisanyama chips.
More information on Simba Mmmzansi Flavours you can follow this link.
xx
See you soon.
*Press release submitted by Simba South Africa and
*Thank you for the invite, the media launch was held at ChafPozi in Soweto
Hey guyzies last week The Hussar Grill opened its doors
at Silverstar Casino in Krugarsdrop.
We had an evening of aged steaks grilled to perfection and spare ribs that fell off the bone.
In addition to the beef The Hassar Grill also has a selection of poultry, seafood and salads to choose
from as well as an assortment of desserts and a range of quality Italian coffees on offer which we had
a taste of throught the night.
I will uploaded a minute video up on the Instagram page.
To find out more on The Hassar Grill, please check out their link.
- HOME : https://www.hussargrill.co.za
See you soon
xx
Zanele
*Thank you The Hassar Grill for the invite.
Hey guys, hope your week was great.
It's a new month and Food Friday's are still going strong.
Lasagna is a great comfort food and my family loves it.
From what I can tell each and every family makes lasagna different and ends up
tasting different and that is what is great about it, because the spices and the
oven used is different.
For me I use pre-made lasagna sheets, naturalist would want you
to make them from scratch but I don't have time for that, maybe one day when I'm a
homemaker, but for now the strips work just as great.
Prep Time:45 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
- Lean mince
- Gouda cheese
- Onion
- Tomato
- Fresh Garlic & Ginger mix
- Tumeric
- Cumin
- White Papper
- Slt
- Tomato Puree
- Tomato paste
- Oil
- Pre-cooked lasagna sheets
White sauce
- Butter
- Flour
- Milk
Lasagna is a quick meal that just makes for a great fast food, and
the great thing here is you know what the ingredients are.
Cheers to a new month.
See you soon.
xx
Cindy
It's a new month and Food Friday's are still going strong.
Lasagna is a great comfort food and my family loves it.
From what I can tell each and every family makes lasagna different and ends up
tasting different and that is what is great about it, because the spices and the
oven used is different.
For me I use pre-made lasagna sheets, naturalist would want you
to make them from scratch but I don't have time for that, maybe one day when I'm a
homemaker, but for now the strips work just as great.
Prep Time:45 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
- Lean mince
- Gouda cheese
- Onion
- Tomato
- Fresh Garlic & Ginger mix
- Tumeric
- Cumin
- White Papper
- Slt
- Tomato Puree
- Tomato paste
- Oil
- Pre-cooked lasagna sheets
White sauce
- Butter
- Flour
- Milk
Lasagna is a quick meal that just makes for a great fast food, and
the great thing here is you know what the ingredients are.
Cheers to a new month.
See you soon.
xx
Cindy
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