The Classic South African Cookbook

by Melinda Roodt

Overview

The Classic South African Cookbook is exactly that – classic home cooking for South Africans the way we eat now. In line with our country’s diverse cultures, which often blend more harmoniously in the kitchen, this book is a kaleidoscope of our modern lifestyle with influences from grandma’s kitchen, popular Mediterranean cuisine, as well as both Indian and African culture. But no matter what your roots may be, this book sets a foundation for good, honest, carefree home cooking, incorporating all the well-loved and familiar favourites. The more than 180 recipes have been refined to guarantee mouth-watering results, no matter your skill level. Only fresh and locally available ingredients are used, while the various techniques are carefully explained – a real boon to those of you just setting out on your culinary journeys. Best of all, every recipes is accompanied by a full-colour photograph.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781432308360
Publisher:	Penguin Random House South Africa
Publication date:	11/18/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	320
File size:	47 MB
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About the Author

Melinda Roodt, along with her husband Gerhard, is a senior pastor at the Delta Community Church in Vereeniging. Melinda is also a public speaker and serves on the boards of a number of charitable organisations working to assist abused women and children, crime victims, orphanages, old age homes and the underprivileged generally. She is also a musician and oversees and directs three bands. As a seasoned host and organiser of various conferences, catering for a few hundred people at a time, Melinda has run several cooking courses at her home, teaching more than 360 women to cook delicious homemade food. And if all that isn’t enough, she manages her own rusk and biscuit label ‘Mel’s Kitchen’ and undertakes oil painting commissions. In between, this mother of three gardens and rides horses for relaxation.

Editorial Reviews

"A profusely and beautifully illustrated culinary compendium, "The Classic South African Cookbook" offers a cornucopia of classic South African home cooking. In line with the country's diverse cultures, which often blend most harmoniously in the kitchen, "The Classic South African Cookbook" is a kaleidoscope of modern lifestyle recipes with influences from grandma's kitchen, popular Mediterranean cuisine, as well as both Indian and African culture. But no matter what the roots may be, "The Classic South African Cookbook" sets a foundation for good, honest, carefree home cooking, incorporating all the well-loved and familiar favorites. The more than 180 recipes have been refined to guarantee mouth-watering results, no matter the skill level... very highly recommended"

Midwest Book Review