Caryl’s Recipe Collection – Karoo Lamb Shank
My Story… My mom and mother-in-law generally ordered their meat from a country butcher (1965 – 1975). When I was first married I gave my weekly order to my mom-in-law, usually a small leg of lamb, a pound of beef mince, and an aitchbone or corned silverside. The meat was relatively cheaper then than now […]
Caryl’s Recipe Collection – Chicken Liver Pâté
My Story… Having been born just after the Second World War, I was taught from an early age to appreciate the value of money and possessions. My father, born in 1899, went through 2 world wars and the great depression. He was one of the first pupils at South African College School (SACS) in Orange […]
Caryl’s Recipe Collection – Chocolate Brownies
Karen, one of our five daughters-in-law, gave me this recipe of Chocolate Brownies which she often makes for family occasions…
Caryl’s Recipe Collection – Hake Fillets with a parmesan crumb topping
My Story… Our family has always loved fish. As long as I can remember we had fish at least once a week, either fresh or as fish cakes or in a pie. Living in such close proximity to the sea, there is no excuse for us not to enjoy it often. My dad loved going […]
CARYL’S ROAST GAMMON
My Story… When I was growing up we always had an endless stream of relatives and visitors to our house over the Dec / Jan holidays. My mom was very good at organizing the house and the whole family well in advance, moving beds around etc., cleaning and washing everything in sight. My sisters & […]