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Southern Africa includes Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland, and at the very bottom of the continent, South Africa. South Africa is often called “the Rainbow Nation” because of a diverse ethnic makeup that includes Africans, Europeans, Indians, and Indonesians. Likewise, the cuisine of South Africa and nearby countries is called “Rainbow cuisine,” because of the many diverse influences. The Dutch, Indians, Portuguese, English, and Malaysians contributed much to the cuisine, including nutmeg, allspice, curry dishes, and chutneys. Potjies is an Afrikaaner dish, a stew made with corn, tomatoes, and onions. Botswana is dominated by the Kalahari Desert and the world’s largest inland delta, the Okavango Delta. Along the delta, Bushmen and Bantus live by hunting game, fishing, gathering wild foods, and growing crops.

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About me: My cooking experience is as a direct result of growing up as a latchkey child. At a very young age I cottoned on to the fact that I had free range in the kitchen (so to speak). This led to a love affair with preparing excellent food. Catering for large groups of people has also always been one of my passions. My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews | Photos Recipes | Blog Create your own Cook's Profile | MORE Cooks »