A house of steel?

Jonno suggests that when building a house don't use steel to support the structure. Steel or a metal frames should be used for farm shedding, barns, etc.

Pig neck and two apples

Pig neck has come to me as a major surprise, never before having had anything to do with this part of the beast. Well, let me tell you that this...

Not so sweet: Struggles with a lemon tart

There comes a time in the affairs of cooks when the lemon hits the pan. Hoping for a good-looking, sweet tasting lemon tart, this rugged survivor of many a kitchen...

Options a-plenty

When discussing home constructions with the many folk who phone me, there are always the same issues that come up.

Pork & beans: a rodeo for your inner cowboy

There’s something special about one-pot cooking. This hearty combination of beans, onions and smoked pork belly needs only a wedge of bread to soak up the flavour-rich juices.

Keeping it traditional

Hi Jonno, I saw your outstanding design in the Farmer’s Weekly dated 7 September 2012. It made me think of my plan to build a cultural village on my farm...

A house fit for a manager

I want to build a house for a new employee, an admin manager, in Mozambique. Would you be able to assist with the floor plan design please?

Paella: hot Spanish spice

This over-the-top piece of Euro-cuisine has a lot going for it. Firstly, lots of flavours. Secondly, lots of colour. Thirdly, its surprisingly easy to cook. Finally, its a dinner party...

Hot & spicy mutton meatballs

Call it what you will, this meatball veld fire with its powerful Indian flavours will bring tears of homesickness to the eyes of KZN citizens exiled elsewhere in this great...