Food Preservation in Mama Africa

Africa in a Jar - when nature's bounty is plentiful, pickling and preserving is the way to capture some summer sunshine for the colder months.

First sample spreads of my book!!!

At last, after a long wait, I have seen the first sample spreads of my vegetarian cookbook, which is due out late 2011 early 2012. The book itself is about a bit of everything - herbal and home remedies, delicious and healthy recipes, a tale here and a story there... and illustrated, by me, throughout. I can hardly wait!

Vegan Pesto recipe

I have finally seen the first sample spreads of my book, which is being released in January 2011 by Random House. They look stunning, and I cannot wait for the end product!

I found this at Simply Green, and can't wait to try it. There are many variations on a theme regarding pesto, so just experiment! Another excellent addition are a few chopped up bits of fiery peppadews or even red chillies depending on your taste.

Cashew Basil Pesto

Fresh Pesto  

picture David Johnson

A delicious recipe on Squidoo, and some information on Mushrooms.

Mushrooms, Tasty Mushrooms!

Support Meat free Mondays

‘Cape Town first city in Africa to endorse a meat-free day a week’

‘On Tuesday, 6 April 2010 Compassion in World Farming managed to secure a first for Africa, with Cape Town’s Health Portfolio Committee agreeing to officially endorse one meat-free day a week. This endorsement came shortly after the town of Ghent in Belguim made headline news in support of the cause. Government in Ghent have recognized the importance of promoting vegetarianism as a solution to addressing climate change and have declared one day a week “veggie” only day. And so many other cities have now joined this campaign including Sao Paulo in Brazil, Bremen in Germany, Baltimore City, San Francisco and Croatia – and the list continues to grow.’

(Information from Fry’s Vegetarian Website)

The fairest Cape of them all...

Long Beach

Meat Free Mondays

The Meat-Free Mondays Campaign in South Africa has grown in leaps and bounds since its inception. Have a look at what it’s all about, and add your voice.

http://www.supportmfm.co.za/

The Kruger Park – Home of the Giants: Magnificent South African Trees and the Biomes that Sustain Them

 The Kruger Park – Home of the Giants: Magnificent South African Trees and the Biomes that Sustain Them

 Sycamore Fig, Skukuza

Traditional Recipes from Mother Africa - Africa with Sauce

Africa with Sauce - Eating Well in Sub-Saharan Africa