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 sugar, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Beat the eggs and milk together. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Roll out the dough and cut
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 Africans don’t just make Christmas desserts—we weave them into memory and tradition. Even far from home, these beloved festive treats carry us back to crowded kitchens, whispered family
A South African Christmas Feast Celebrate the flavours that shaped our festive tables: slow-roasted lamb, sticky glazed gammon, smoky braai favourites, and all the classic sides that taste like home. Back in South Africa, Christmas isn’t just a meal — it’s a whole production. The heat, the laughter, the clatter of dishes, the uncles debating the braai like it’s a national sport… these flavours carry memories. Even in a wintry German December, you can still
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 lemon Boil the water and add ginger and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved Pour it in an enameled can or bucket, and let it cool until
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 begin. Brussels sprouts with Chestnuts For 4 people 400 grams of Chestnuts (you can buy them prepared) 600 gram Brussel sprouts 75 gram Goose lard (Gänseschmalz) 15 ml
A German Christmas: Where Old Traditions Light the Winter Step into a season woven from candle-glow, evergreen scent, and stories whispered through centuries. From the gentle footsteps of St. Nicholas to the quiet hope of Advent Sundays… from markets that sparkle like fairy-tale towns to Christmas trees dressed in timeless beauty—Germany keeps the spirit of Christmas close to the hearth. Discover cherished customs like the Kinder-filled Adventskalender, hand-carved Krippen, twirling Weihnachtspyramiden, and the heartwarming rituals
Christmas Markets Visiting Christmas markets in Germany is a delightful way of celebrating the festive season. The heavy scent of sweets, fried sausage and warm wine welcomes you to a variety of Christmas delicacies. If you’re feeling a little chilly, grab a warm mug of Glühwein and catch up with friends. Not only are the markets a great place to socialise, but you can also pick up unique gifts, mouth-watering Christmas cookies, and Stollen. Not to
South African Recipes We’d love to taste the flavours of home through your kitchen! If you have a family-favourite milk tart, a secret twist on chakalaka, or your own take on rooibos iced tea, we want to hear from you. Share your best South African recipes with us and help build a collection that brings a little bit of lekker to all of us living abroad — one delicious dish at a time. 🍽️🇿🇦 Click
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