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When shared with family and friends, food transcends beyond its textbook definition. Smells, flavours and preparation are connected to family history – passed down from one generation to the next through storytelling. Across social statuses and racial lines, every family has a recipe (or two) that they cherish. Family recipes tell a story. They connect you to people, places or memories. Koe’sister magazine goes one step further, celebrating these recipes through heritage stories.

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FROM THE EDITOR

MOCKTAILS & cocktails • Quench your thirst with old favourites or something new.

MAKE BILTONG THE EASY WAY • If you’ve ever toyed with the idea of making this beloved local snack, now is the time. It’s easier than you think and you’ll save a lot of money.

THE WISDOM OF RICE • This simple ingredient lends itself to a dizzying variety of options. Depending on where you find yourself in the world, you’ll be sure to stumble onto a rice dish or rice beverage of some kind.

TIME FOR action • Find inspiration in these three stories from ordinary people doing extraordinary things with gardens in neglected places.

FIND PEACE IN THE GARDEN • With the weather a bit warmer, make some time to spend in a green space and connect with yourself. Whether it’s in a community garden, your own (potted, vertical, or verdant), or surrounded by your houseplants…

CASTING nasturtiums • Adding edible flowers such as nasturtiums to your dish or plating can pack a powerful visual punch. Try them out the next time you want to wow your guests.

Flowery compound butter

Beet it! • What is a seven-colour Sunday meal without some beetroot on the menu? Next time try something a little different with this beloved veggie - then reminisce with us about those delicious leftovers.

A FULL MOON HARVEST • Foraging for seafood (legally) when the moon is full is an experience you should try at least once if you’re able to.

A BRINJAL BY ANY OTHER NAME • Whether you call them brinjals, eggplants, aubergines, or blouballas, there are many ways to prepare this delicious vegetable.

Heritage Favourites • We all have that one recipe or dish that evokes nostalgia as soon as we smell or taste it. Some readers share their versions of iconic South African favourites here.

SMOORTJIE, AKA IBISTO, AKA CHUTNEY, AKA TOMATO RELISH

STEAMED BREAD - 2 WAYS

HERTZOGGIES & 'TWIEGEVRIETJIES' • ISMAIL MAHOMED shares his take on two famous South African tartlets and hopes someone would bake the appropriate one for a certain politician…

Oumensrate • If you grew up in a certain era, you surely know about all the potions our mothers or grandmothers made us swallow; sometimes with a little sugar to make the medicine go down.

BRING & BRAAI • A braai can be pretty straightforward once you get the meat basics right. But with some standout sauces, snacks and salads, you can turn yours into something memorable.

Tropical DELIGHTS • Nothing bids farewell to winter better than tropical fruits. Try one of these recipes to welcome spring into your kitchen.

OUMA ZIM'S green table • TANIA MATHYS reminds us that our heritage, our komvandaan, can be found in unexpected places.

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