South African Inspired Potato Salad
A recipe from Linda Johnson. The carrots may not normally be added in a South African Potato Salad, but she adds them for color and nutrition. Cooking time doesn't include time to cook potatoes. Mix the sour cream, Vegenaise or miracle whip and ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Chakalaka (South African Vegetable Stir-Fry)
Fry the onion and pepper together with oil in a large skillet until the onion is clear. Add the grated carrots, tomatoes, water, and all the seasonings to your liking and cook for about 15-20 minutes. This is a staple food in South Africa as well ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
South African Koeksisters
A very sticky South African sweet. They remind me of a donut, but maybe messier. I got this recipe from my South African friend, Sheralee. She says to try to eat a few before the family gets home because once they get stuck into them, you "ain't ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
South African Samp and Beans (Umngqusho)
This is a traditional South African Samp (mngqusho) and Beans (mbotyi) recipe. My amaXhosa friend, Ntombizanele Sokupa, gave this recipe to our family and we thought it was delicious. Samp is the same thing as hominy, except the kernels are ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Vegetarian Recipes Around the World - Babooti
This is a traditional South African recipe, adapted from its meat-based origins. It is not only fabulous, it is utterly simple. Never fails to get raves from guests. Sauté onion until translucent and add curry powder, ginger and salt, pepper, ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Mickey Mouse Bush
This South African native was once a very popular ornamental plant, but it's now a serious bushland weed in some areas of Australia. An evergreen shrub to 2m (6') tall. Ochna has glossy green leaves with wavy, finely serrated edges and bronze new ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Eric Velasquez
Eric Velasquez has illustrated numerous childrenís books including Chain of Fire and Journey to Joíburg: A South African Story, both by Beverly Naidoo. He lives in New York City. [... more]
Harper Collins |
Hugh Masekela
Hugh Masekela is a giant of jazz and a pioneer in bringing the voice and spirit of Africa to the West, but his wild and moving tale transcends the world of music. A South African exile, he landed in New York, where he was adopted by bebop heroes ... [... more]
Random House |
David Goldblatt
South Africa: The Structure of Things Then is the culmination of fifteen years of photography, research, and writing by acclaimed South African photographer David Goldblatt. In more than 130 evocative black-and-white photographs, Goldblatt probes ... [... more]
Random House |
Greens with Pumpkin Seeds
This is a very quick South African meal for one. Nutritious and tasty too. First slightly fry onion, then mix in spring onions, spinach, marrows and crushed pumpkin seeds. Season with pinch of salt and black pepper. Leave to cook on very low ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
South African Casserole
Season and add herbs. reduce heat and simmer 'til vegetables are tender. thicken if necessary with potato starch, cornflour or vegetarian gravy granules. Even meat-eaters enjoy this. I hope you do too. I come from South Africa originally and ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
South African Beetle Threatens Australian Honey Industry
A tiny beetle from South Africa threatens to destroy traditional honey production in Australia and wipe out bee-keepers already affected by the El Nino drought, entomologists say. CANBERRA 4/11/2002 - A tiny beetle from South Africa threatens to ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
