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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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Zimtsterne

Reviewed on May 22, 2012 by Sunet   view full review
These are delicious. Very crunchy and very flavourful! I sprinkled them with sugar right...
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Chef John's Ham and Potato Soup

Reviewed on May 18, 2012 by ZatriX   view full review
Simply perfect for those cold days (I'm in South Africa, it's winter here). Doubled the...
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Beer Butt Rosemary Chicken

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This was great! First time trying this cooking method. It's a little trying, because it...

 

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