I finally get to enjoy boerewors again
There’s something about a proper braai that you can’t explain. Unless you’ve stood there, turning a coil slowly over the fire while talking nonsense with your mates, you don’t quite get it. Boerewors isn’t just sausage.
It’s ritual.
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I finally get to enjoy boerewors again
There’s something about a proper braai that you can’t explain. Unless you’ve stood there, turning a coil slowly over the fire while talking nonsense with your mates, you don’t quite get it. Boerewors isn’t just sausage.
It’s ritual.
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When I first moved to New Zealand, one thing surprised me. I didn’t realise how much I’d miss boerewors. Back home, boerewors were something I took for granted (just like Biltong but that’s a story for another day). We enjoyed them at every Braai because they were part of our tradition as a family and
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If you’ve ever made a batch that came out perfectly…
And then struggled to repeat it exactly the same way the next time…
You’ve discovered something important.
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Kia ora, I’m glad you’ve stopped by. Today I want to share my passion for making biltong at home. If you’ve tasted biltong before, you already know why it’s so popular. It’s rich, satisfying, and makes a perfect snack. If you’ve never tried making it yourself, this guide is here to help you begin. I’ll
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I have always loved food that carries a story. For me, biltong is one of those foods. It’s not only a snack, but a tradition, a reminder of gatherings, and a taste that connects us to something simple yet meaningful. Over time, I realised that buying biltong from shops didn’t always give me the same
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I remember when I first started making biltong at home, I thought it would be as simple as seasoning the meat and waiting for it to dry. But, like many others, I quickly found there were a few challenges along the way. Some batches came out too tough, others were too salty, and sometimes I
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Did you know that the humble biltong slicer has its roots in a completely different tool?It all started in England, where cast iron and die-cast aluminium bean slicers were used in kitchens to slice runner beans before freezing or pickling. These early hand-cranked devices—like the one made by Armstrong & Co in the 1930s—were simple,
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When it comes to making authentic biltong, one detail stands out above the rest: yellow fat. South Africans know it well, and expats around the world—from the UK to New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Argentina, Dubai, and even Texas in the USA—still ask their butchers for it. What Is Yellow Fat? Yellow fat is a natural
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