Cabin in the mountains
Dear Jonno We would like to build a stone cabin in the mountains on our farm in the Karoo. It must be an open-plan design...
How to braai chicken
We all know the experience. Braaied chicken, hot and black on the outside, cold and pink on the inside. Here’s a way to avoid such horrors.
A Greek-styled house in stages
Dear Jonno I plan to build my first home, a bachelorette pad, in three phases and would appreciate your help with its design. Phase 1 A ground...
Handheld food: steak & double salsa roll
This is based on an ancient principle: if one is good, two is better. Hence the double salsa. While best with a freshly grilled steak, this combination also works superbly...
A farmhouse in the Caprivi
Dear Jonno I have been following your columns every week and decided to get in touch with you. I recently saw your plan for a farmhouse...
Filling, fulfilling chicken soup
Good soup is high quality nutrition in a rush. Since most of the goodies are in solution they get to work exceptionally fast. That’s why all international cuisines feature soups,...
Communal living in the Karoo
Dear Jonno We are currently planning our farming ventures in the Karoo. To secure income for the capitalisation of these activities, we entered into an...
How to season raw meat
Like all recent converts, I am a fanatic to the cause. And the cause, my brothers, is the dry rub. This is a rough ’n tough application of seasoning to...
User-friendly Weenen home
Hi Shawn Thanks for the informative site meeting on your new 840ha game farm near Weenen. Attached are the plans for your proposed new home....
Three quick soups: green, white & red
There are times, usually when the night is dark, the wind howling and the rain beating on the windows, when all you want out of life is a bowl of...
Affordable outdoor entertaining
Dear Jonno As per our discussion, please find the attached sketch, which I would like your assistance with. Kindly use minimum dimensions for bedrooms, toilets, living...
A French casserole for winter dining
The English cook stews. The French design casseroles. Give this lamb and haricot bean combination your best shot. Your guests will love you for it.
A modern, yet classic mansion
Dear Jonno Here is an outline of the requirements for my new home: It must be a double storey house that features a combination of...
Israeli baked eggs with lamb kidneys in brandy
Some Israeli friends recently dropped by just long enough to cook me a breakfast of shakshuka. This rewarding dish consists of eggs baked on a bed of spiced tomatoes. Add...
Classic farmhouse design
My family and I are considering building a home on a piece of land and would like some assistance with a basic sketch and dimensions, so we can get a...
How to make home-made pasta
Completing a rapid review of my past pasta recipes for this page has revealed that nearly all of the recipes entailed sauces for store-bought pasta. While these products, both local...
A practical retirement cottage
Would you please design for me a layout for a retirement cottage? I have attached a rough sketch of what I have in mind...
Beef Stew
Stews are perfect for a chilly winter's evening. Here's a recipe for a delicious hearty beef stew.
Rooftop viewing deck
Dear Jonno I have been reading your column in Farmer’s Weekly for a long time and have attached a rough floor plan for a structure...
Chicken in white wine with cream and mushrooms
This classic one-pot family meal owes much of its ongoing popularity to an amiable relationship with mushrooms. These fabulous fungi contribute to the feast with their delicious flavour as well...
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