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, […]

Few aromas can beat that of a warm bread straight from the oven. This bread is made with baking powder and not yeast, so it’s a quick and easy way to have a warm bread at your table. South Africans love to bake and beer bread is always a popular side dish at a braai. The beer acts as another rising agent and adds to the delicious taste and texture. There are many recipes for beer bread, but the flavour […]

Homemade Pickled Onions Pickled onions are a really versatile condiment and so easy to make. All you need are a few basic ingredients. These sweet-sour, tangy onions can be added to almost anything. Use them as part of your favourite sandwich filling or enjoy with avocado on toast. It’s delicious with any egg dish and perfect as a condiment on a burger or pizza. Make them part of the filling for a wrap or pita bread and it’s so good with falafel […]