Many definitions of “culture” exist, and one acceptable definition would be :”Culture is that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, law, morals, custom and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society”. Culture is not genetically inherited by man, it has to be acquired.
FUNA Food from Africa- Roots of Traditional Food Culture by Renata Coetzee, p12
We are reading
Seven foodies want the world to appreciate South Africa’s culinary heritage. (Sunday Times)
Hopefully in the distant future, we will read a Pru Leith Culinary Institute article without lamenting what we lost in Chef Les . He loved it so! In this recent blog, the Institute considers the importance of coriander in South African Afrikaner food culture. (Pru Leith Culinary Institute).
Black Beauty – The Story behind Marmite. As someone who has very strong feelings about some foods myself, it is fascinating how specific foods elicit such sentiments at a global scale. A disclaimer, this product is connected to our day job. (Daily Maverick)
Nigeria’s Influence on Africa’s Food Culture. (News24)
Fried rice and long life. This writer encapsulates how it feels like to taste love in the dishes we associate with our loved ones. Perfectly so.(Whestone Magazine)
The Guardian’s List of “50 things we love in the world of food right now”. The Media and Tech section is a joy, we think. (The Guardian)
We are listening
Janusz Luterek, Chairman of SAAFOST, spoke to Clement Manyathela about widespread confusion around best-before compare to use-by food dates. Consumer confusion contributes to high levels of food waste we see in South Africa. In this country, more than half of our households are food insecure or are at risk of being food insecure.(702 Radio)
We are eating
Bagels and bagels only. Also one thing about Glenwood Bakery’s Bagels, believe the hype!
