Grilling is a big deal in South Africa. We even have a day dedicated to it—Sept. 24, Heritage Day, AKA Braai Day; a public holiday where we celebrate our heritage by firing up the grill. It sounds ...

January is long and wallets are thin, but the braai doesn’t have to die. From smashburgers to spatchcock chicken, here’s how ...

Nobody knows a braai better than the founder of National Braai Day, which celebrates its 20th anniversary on Tuesday, 24 September 2024. His excellent new book, Atmosfire (with the subtitles Recipes, ...

Chicken: Although some may regard chicken as a vegetable, its lean white meat can be quite succulent. Chicken takes the longest to cook, so braai it over moderate coals and turn it regularly. For ...

Tongs at the ready! Summer’s here and it’s time to fire up the coals. Here are top tips to make your braai brilliant. You know summer is in full swing when delicious braai aromas waft through your ...

Nelson Mandela is officially "improving," though still in critical condition at a South African hospital. His long battle with a lung infection has South Africans anxiously contemplating their ...

Slowly cooking a baked potato over the hot coals of a campfire while smoked bacon cooks in the pan. Braaing is a huge part of South African culture and it seems that no matter the season, we’re always ...

South Africans love a good braai: pork, lamb chops, or steak – you name it, and we braai it. A braai is much more than just cooking meat over an open flame and smoke – it’s a social gathering, a ...

In a nation with 11 languages, Braai is the unifier. Braai roughly translates to barbecue, and it is as much a pastime as a cuisine. South Africa is a country known for its cultural diversity, but ...

The festive season is a time for indulgence, but it doesn’t have to mean unhealthy eating. With the right mindset and recipes, you can enjoy delicious treats and meals while sticking to healthy habits ...

You know braai day is in full swing when delicious braai aromas waft through your neighbourhood. With clear skies and warm weather, many people are getting braai fires going and inviting friends and ...