Fruit mince pies Fruit mince pies have travelled a long road to reach our Christmas tables—crossing centuries, continents, and kitchen traditions. Long before they were the sweet little pastries we know today, they were medieval creations filled with fruit, spices, and actual meat. Yes, real meat… back...
Side dishes On this page, we’ll dive into the side dishes that complement a South African Christmas table—each dish a nod to tradition, each flavour an invitation to feel at home wherever you may be. Pull up a chair, let the aromas fill the room, and let’s...
Christmas Beverages A selection of typical Chirstmas beverages Click here to submit your recipe Gemmerbier 4.5 liter water 28 g gingerroot crushed 500 ml sugar 15 ml active dry yeast or 1 cube of yeast 5 ml sugar for the yeast mix 250 ml lukewarm water one...
A Taste of Home: South African Christmas Desserts in Germany The classics we grew up with—trifle dripping with custard, tipsy tart soaked just right, fruit cake rich enough to stop time itself. Bring a little home to your German December, one sweet spoonful at a time. South...
Soetkoekies 250g butter (room temperature) 6 x 250ml cake flour 625ml sugar Pinch of salt 15ml baking soda 20ml cream of tartar 3 eggs 250ml milk Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Rub the butter into the flour. Add the...
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