Mahlangeni - The Meeting Place

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renier blignaut

spitsitsu recipe

hi folks, my mother used to make a spaghetti dish called " spitsitsu " i hope that is the correct spelling, it was layered spaghetti with mince and a white sauce, and a topping, then it was baked in the oven. if anyone knows anything about this dish could you please...

Views: 288 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 10, 2005 5:17pm
by renier blignaut

pat

weather

thanks for the great link to the world weather Pete...

Views: 212 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 4, 2005 1:33pm
by Peter

patra

recipes

looking for african red chutney recipe

Views: 222 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 4, 2005 1:32pm
by Peter

Betsy Viljoen

Recipe Wanted

Hi Peter I'm looking for a Jalapeno Pickle or preserve recipe and any different kinds of wors recipes of any nationality.

Views: 248 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 2, 2005 10:12am
by patra

manfred

CURRIED FISH

Wanted recipe for curried fish (like tinned curried fish) All available recipes for curried fish is for storage in fridge for a limited period. Thanks Manfred

Views: 244 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 15, 2005 3:22pm
by manfred

Krystal

Roast Potatoes

Does anyone have a roast potato recipe? I remember these from the years I spent in SA, but when I make them, they are oily and bland! What spice was used, and can you post the recipe so I can make sure I am doing them right?

Views: 260 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 13, 2005 9:32am
by Cathy

Margaret

sticks of butter?

Please tell me the gramme measurement of a stick of butter. (I think I once found out, but have forgotten.)

Views: 225 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 13, 2005 9:21am
by Cathy

Alice

Duka recipe

Just returned from first visit to SA. At Moyo restaurant at Spier winery we had duka, an herb dipping for bread. It consists of coarse salt, cumin and spicey nuts ground together. Does anyone have a recipe for this or know where to get or how to make the spicey nuts...

Views: 295 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 27, 2005 6:58am
by Margaret

natalie porteus

interest in property prices

Hi Peter, firstly thanks for the updated newsletter - i enjoy reading about your adventures and all the lovely trad recipes. Still trying to get my "Vetkoek" just right though. I was wondering if at all possible if you could please investigate some property prices d...

Views: 236 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 23, 2005 11:28am
by natalie porteus

Nico en Danielle Botha

Soek n lekker boerebeskuit en soetkoekies resepte

Soos julle seker kan sien ons woon in die land ver doer onder en is naastiglik opsoek na n Boerebeskuit resep, daai wat sommer so te se al jou koffie opslurp alvorens jy n kans kry om te eet! Twee stukke moet jou knuppeldik maak! Help asb asook enige ander lekker r...

Views: 2178 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 18, 2005 1:11pm
by Nico en Danielle...

Reinhard

Ja nee

Sit hier in die koue land kanada, en nou moet ek kyk na al die lekker kos wat my ma al die tyd gemaak het. Sal nou maar moet gaan eksperimenteer om te kyk as ek ook van die kos kan maak. Verlang nou net teveel huis toe en is te honger.

Views: 917 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 9, 2005 6:41pm
by Susan

Donna Chapin

Food name help

My soon to be sister-in-law lives in South Africa. I would like to buy some foods for her arrival here and I know one of her favorites is this worm/grub thing. Does anyone know what this might be called and/or where I could buy it in the U.S.? Please e-mail with any...

Views: 257 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 28, 2005 8:38pm
by Peter

Yolande

butter

I need a recipe how to make my own butter. Please can somebody help me? Thanks

Views: 214 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 20, 2005 8:40pm
by Peter Thomas

Sue Visagie

Brinjal Chutney

Hi, I am enjoying your website and recipes very much. I am looking for a recipe to make brinjal chutney, I had one but lost it, all I can remember is that it get chillies, vinegar and then I cannot remember the rest. Please if someone can help I will be very h...

Views: 279 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 19, 2005 9:38am
by Sue Visagie

Glenn Hercules

fast food

I moved to Australia 25 years ago and still miss S.A. very much. However, great websites such as this one certainly helps to maintain my connection and memories of that wonderful country.Thanks to your recipe archive we quite often enjoy traditional South African foo...

Views: 215 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 13, 2004 12:49am
by Glenn Hercules

Debbie

needing good south African recipes

Just looking for some good recipes (veggie, potato, etc...) for December 19. My family gets together every year at that time for Christmas. We like to try out different meal ideas. This year we have chosen a South African theme and really need ideas. Any would b...

Views: 234 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 9, 2004 5:30pm
by Debbie

LeeAnn

A question from afar.....

Can anyone tell me if they know how I can get SA condements in the USA. I moved here 4 yrs ago and have not found any place that I can get chutney (mrs ball's) or any SA products for that matter......can someone help??

Views: 266 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 6, 2004 5:41am
by Peter

Glenn Hercules

Samp Mielies

Gidday Peter. I have been given a quantity of samp mielies and was quite excited till I realised that I dont know how to cook the stuff. Can you help? Just a quick note re Escort pork sausages. I personally loved them when I lived in P.E. I wish that we could get...

Views: 1523 Replies: 4

Last Post: Nov 24, 2004 5:10am
by brad reddy

Annwen

Thank-you

funkymunky.co.za rules! I frequently send interested non- SA cooks to it for recipes and spend many a homesick hour drooling over the dishes that I should make... and share. Keep up the wonderful site!

Views: 262 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 12, 2004 5:03pm
by Annwen

Glenn Hercules

Snoek

Hi Peter. once again I need your expert advice. We would like to know if there is a reasonable substitute for snoek fish. Snoek is unavailable in Australia, and we sure miss that unique salty smokey flavour. Regards Glenn

Views: 267 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 1, 2004 12:21am
by Glenn Hercules

Gordon

A Big pot

Made a big pot of Tomato Bredie last weekend. As it is the cool season here it went over well. Looking for a stew or other dish featuring sausages. Welcome any suggestions. Busy planning next trip to Cape and Stellenbosch.Go Maties!! Miss the great food and wines...

Views: 176 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 31, 2004 2:08pm
by Peter

Joy2theWorld297

Mixed Vegetable Pickles

Can someone please tell me how to put together those beautiful mixed vegetable pickles? I have been told there is a quick way to pickle the vegetables, using vinegar, so that you don't have to dry them out for several days. Many thanks - would appreciate it greatly.

Views: 176 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 9, 2004 6:15am
by Peter

Marlene

Old fashioned bread

I am looking for the recipe for old fashioned white bread (like our grandparents used to make) and also for the vetkoek that is 'holey' when cut open (best to use with mince) Many thanks

Views: 211 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 1, 2004 12:45am
by Marlene

Gordon Howard

Jenni's party

I want to know how Jenni's wine and food event was. Did they enjoy some good dishes and what did she serve? I just enjoyed a bottle of Ken Forrester Petit Chenin '03 that was very nice. I would like to hear from any other re: SA wines.

Views: 172 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 31, 2004 9:26pm
by Peter

barbara gillespie

Crunchies

Hello Peter, I enjoy your site, particular thanks for the chutney recipe. Do you have a good recipe for Crunchies? Regards, Barbara

Views: 196 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 26, 2004 10:31am
by barbara gillespi...

Raffy Taffy

And how about coping with SA homesickness?

Seeing that many people that visit your site are Sa expats how about sharing ideas on how to cope fitting into a new country, helping your children setle down and so forth?

Views: 238 Replies: 7

Last Post: Aug 22, 2004 1:48am
by mags

Mark Whittington

Mealie Meal....

I would really like to make some pap recipes here...but am not sure what Mealie Meal would be known as here...or what an equivilant would be...any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Views: 201 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 22, 2004 1:08am
by mags

Lynn

Cheesecake recipes

I am always on the look out for cheesecake recipes though not to complicated, Tried a divine recipe with ricotta chees the other day, to die for. would like a few that do not have to be baked though and are fairly simply as in bung it all into the liquidiser and pou...

Views: 189 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 10, 2004 8:43pm
by Peter

Leigh

Moskonfyt, wors

Howzit all you foodies! Firstly, I am so proud to have a local butcher finally not just make boerewors to order, but now stocks it in the fridge! Yipeeee! Amongst many battles I've fought here to get SA food into Oregon, this is the best victory of all. My others? P...

Views: 225 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 10, 2004 8:25pm
by Peter

Charlotte

baked beans - the Koo type

I am look for a recipe for baked beans - in tomato sauce!!! - can anyone help me with this please. There are a lot of recipes but they all refer to canned beans - I want to make the beans myself.

Views: 203 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 5, 2004 8:59pm
by Peter

John McCall

Guinea Fowl cooking

I have a Kiwi acquaintance enquiring whether I knew of a traditional South African (African) method of cooking Guinea Fowl. I only know of a roast. Potjiekos, Weber bbq, perhaps? I would appreciate any info on this and perhaps a recipe. Totsiens John

Views: 217 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 5, 2004 6:18am
by Peter

Sarah

Chicken Mandalay

Hi, I'm looking for a long-lost recipe that I first made about 15 years ago! I can still taste it now! I've tried to come up with my own version, tweaking it here and there, with no luck. I got the recipe out of Your Family Magazine. It was called Chicken Mandalay...

Views: 218 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 4, 2004 6:16am
by Peter

Jenni

Traditional recipes to complement a South African wine tasting

Hi, I'm in a novice wine group here in San Francisco, and our theme in August will be South African wines. I am currently collecting the wines for our tasting, and would like to offer the group some dishes (savory and sweet, both meat-based and vegetarian) to comp...

Views: 186 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jul 29, 2004 11:36pm
by Jenni

Gordon Howard

potjie etc.

We have come to love SA after the first few trips. We were introduced to the Potjie pot and cooking, got one back in the States and now I(the male!) cook several times a month, especially in the cool weather. We have a flat bottom to work on an electric stove. Now th...

Views: 170 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 15, 2004 6:29am
by Peter

tammy

Well done

Well done on putting together a brilliant site. i have had a fantastic time going through your site and looking through all the recipes. it has really brought back some great memories. Thanks!! regards tammy

Views: 159 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 9, 2004 4:41pm
by tammy

Val

S.A. Beef Sausage Recipe

Hello Everybody, I am desperately looking for a recipe for South African Beef Sausages, not Boerewors, but Beef Sausages. The closest product I can think of, to describe what I am looking for, would be (Ugh!!!) Escort Beef Sausages. The difference between Beef B...

Views: 204 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 5, 2004 9:12pm
by Peter

Jennifer Wozniak

Pork-free Boerewors Recipe

My husband and I are both on a pork-free diet, but along with the sunny skies and pool parties of a California summer comes the inevitable craving for good old braaied boerie. Does anyone know of a pork-free boerewors recipe? Any help would be MUCH appreciated!

Views: 312 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 30, 2004 7:46am
by Jennifer Wozniak

Sharon

Chicken Dish

Hello I am searching for a recipe for a chicken dish that consisted of chicken, worcestershire sauce and curry powder, can't remember what it is called - it has a name.

Views: 187 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 15, 2004 9:32pm
by Peter

Sandra Fonseca

Looking for a sausage roll recipe (made with minced meat)

Hi there, I've been living in Portugal for a few years and all this time I've yearned for the sausage rolls I used to eat in SA. As in sausage rolls, I mean the ones made with minced meat which were usally sold along with cornish pies and steak and kidney pies!...

Views: 171 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 3, 2004 8:34pm
by Peter

Karyn

Xhosa Bread

Hello everyone! I am looking for a recipe for a bread that I ate while living in SA for a short time. The woman who made it for me said it was traditional Xhosa bread, it was quite dense and almost sweet, it was amazing when served with preserves. Does anyone know a...

Views: 422 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 2, 2004 8:51pm
by Peter

Kirsty

Preparation,serving,cooking and eating of African foods

Does anybody know how African foods are prepared,cooked,served and eaten? If you do can you please send me some information.

Views: 159 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 1, 2004 9:54pm
by Lynn

Carmen

I need a recipe

Hi I am looking for a recipe for a good Mutton Curry, for a bunny chow. Please Help!!!!

Views: 310 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 16, 2004 9:10am
by Peter

Maureen Silverman

Spurs style basting sauce (and others)

Does anyone have a recipe for a Spurs style basting sauce? Also a recipe for chicken sosaties, and for florentines made without nuts, the type sold in tuisnuiverheid shops

Views: 1656 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 8, 2004 2:46pm
by Peter

Glenn Hercules

S.A.Films

Howzit Peter. Thanks to your great site we now enjoy lekker S.A food again and also boeremusiek. I was wondering if anyone knows where one can purchase copies of Afrikaans films on video. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Regards Glenn.

Views: 190 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 22, 2004 6:24am
by Peter

Jenny

Smoked Snoek

Does anyone know if there is anything similar to smoked snoek available in the USA? I'm literally drooling for it!

Views: 318 Replies: 3

Last Post: Apr 15, 2004 2:02pm
by Felicity

Charlene Engelbrecht

Wedding food

Your site says that we can ask food related questions, well I am getting married at the end of September. My fiance and I are both South African born and bred, but are currently living abroad. My parents live on the banks of Lake Kariba and we have decided to hold th...

Views: 169 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 12, 2004 6:10am
by Peter

Zita

Snoek and Waterblommetjies

Hello fellow FunkyMunky readers, I am so happy I found this site - I've used many of Peter's recipes - they are delicious! However, I've been dreaming of having snoek (smoked or otherwise) and of making some waterblommetjiebredie. These items are not available in Am...

Views: 331 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 22, 2004 8:47pm
by Zita

Nardus

Looking for a recipe

I am looking for a recepe for ystervaries,(made from spunge-cake and dipped in chocolate sauce.

Views: 209 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 20, 2004 6:50am
by Peter

Marlene

Out of body experiences

How many people have experienced OBE. My husband was in a terrible accident a year before we left SA. He was on his way to pick up my daughter from her riding lesson (in Honeydew). There was a K-taxi in front of him trying to cross traffic and as he passed it on h...

Views: 179 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 21, 2004 10:46am
by Jenny

Marie Blom

Need help with "Sout Tong"

Hi everybody, PLEASE can someone help me. Peter gave me a recipe a few months ago for 'n sout tong, which we have all been dying for....the only snag now is that nobody knows here in town, what SALPETER is !!!! What would Americans call it or what else can I use...

Views: 373 Replies: 4

Last Post: Feb 17, 2004 5:11am
by Peter