Bobotie: The Cape on a plate
Whenever I visit my brother in Cape Town, I know I am in for superlative dining. And when the big item on the menu is bobotie, this Durban boykie renews his delight in the mild heat and soaring spiciness of a Cape Malay classic.
Suzán’s dolmades recipe
Spring is the ideal time to pick vine leaves for this traditional Greek delicacy and Strandveld’s soft, young Pinot noir leaves proved to be the perfect ingredient for Suzán, winemaker Conrad Vlok’s wife who decided to try her hand at this rather adventurous savoury delight.
A home with a low-pitched roof design
Dear Jonno
I kindly need an architectural drawing of the plan of the house shown in your article of 25 July 2014. I also need...
Vietnamese Pork Belly
Vietnamese food is probably even more exciting than Thai. While Thai-based foods and the condiments that go with them have made it to
South African kitchens and supermarkets, Vietnamese food is just a couple of steps behind …
Refurbishing an old farm hall
I received a call from a Farmer’s Weekly reader in the KZN midlands. On
his farm is a sturdy hall, built in the 1860s, that once served as a
meeting and conference facility for the district farm community.
Tomato tarts
There are times in a braai connoisseur’s life when he or she gets to wondering what to serve after the boerewors, chops and well-aged rump steak, but before the ice cream with honey and whisky sauce. Well, here’s the answer: tomato tarts. Yes, you heard right.
Cosy staff cottage
Patrick wants to build a simple dwelling for two of his labourers on his farm. He asks Jonno for help.
DIY Artisanal Pasta
Cooking is more than following a recipe. Those who grow their own vegetables or keep fowls understand this. But becoming expert in the basic aspects of food production is a highly fulfilling skill. Pasta-making is an example. Here’s how you do it.
Octagonal farmhouse design
Chris and Madelein from Botswana want to build an Octagonal farmhouse on their 17ha farm. They ask Jonno for assistance.
Honey & apple tart
Despite the disapproval of health-conscious buddies, I find it hard to resist satisfying my sweet tooth. Usually I do so with ice cream, but opted for some hot pudding, full of slightly sinful pleasures…
Namibian farmhouse design
Heiko has a farm in Namibia and is looking to build a farmhouse on the land. Read on to see what Jonno has come up with.
Lamb chops with mushrooms & crème fraiche
My all-time personal favourite breakfast is a couple of lamb chops, slightly rare, with two fried eggs. This combination of flavours and aromas has taken my breakfasts in a whole new direction.
A family home that also caters to hunters
Stephanus requested a home redesign that accommodates hunters during the hunting season. Find out what Jonno comes up with.
A wooden cottage design
Three readers phoned me after seeing my plans for a little one-bedroom cottage in the 13 June issue.
Super Zuppa chicken soup with poached eggs
A bowl of soup is soothing, satisfying, full of flavour… who could ask for more?
Fettuccine with ham, mushrooms & cream
Pasta is a gift to the beginner cook. In a short time, you can cook a meal that works for a weeknight dinner or a family celebration.
Space and style accommodation
Dear Paul
Thanks for the sketch and photos of your recently-acquired farm and house. From our phone conversation, I gather you want to extend the...
Sonja’s Pavlova
A Pavlova is one of the greatest desserts ever invented. Like all classic recipes, this one has gone through many versions and multiple derivations. Sonja is a great cook and I am indebted to her for this exceptional recipe.
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