During the warmer months, we all look for some delicious salad ideas. South Africans just love potatoes and everyone has their favourite way of preparing the ever-popular potato salad. Heleen Meyer, however is not a huge fan of mayonnaise-based dressings and says everyone should try this quick and easy combination of sour cream and fresh dill. This flavour duo is perfect with potatoes and can be whipped up in a flash.   Get creative! Yes, we hear you ... you may […]

The woman who turned a family recipe into one of South Africa’s most legendary brands. By Seth Thorne When Elizabeth Anne Greyvensteyn first started selling rusks to her local community in a small town in the North-Eastern Cape over eighty years ago, little did she know that her humble business would grow to become one of South Africa’s most iconic brands—Ouma Rusks. Rusks have been a beloved South African snack for centuries, long before the Ouma brand became iconic. Dried bread, […]