Africa is overflowing with inspirational sayings, many of which provide a captivating insight into the rich and vibrant cultures that crafted them. Discover some of our favourite African proverbs. …
12 African Proverbs and Sayings to Live By
Author: Gold Restaurant
Ethiopian Iab Creamy Dip
Ethiopian iab cheese (also known as ayeb or ayib) is a white curd-style homemade cheese similar to Greek feta. It is a central ingredient in Ethiopia’s widely consumed iab dip, which has a refreshingly cooling flavour …
South African Instant Milk Tart Recipe
This traditional light and creamy South African household favourite is made from pastry or biscuit crust with a creamy milk, sugar, egg and flour filling. Said to have arrived with the Dutch Settlers in the 1600s, it makes a regular …
Pamela: Moving Story of a Proud Xhosa Woman
Pamela, one of GOLD Restaurant’s entertainers, gives us a glimpse into her life growing up in rural South Africa to becoming the proud Xhosa woman she is today. …
Malawian Sweet Potato and Sim-Sim Balls Recipe
Malawi is a geographically diverse landlocked African country with a massive glittering lake, the third largest in Africa. Lake fish are plentiful and form an important source of food as do a variety of vegetables, maize-based …
5 Healthy Spices Commonly Found in GOLD Restaurant’s African Cuisine
Many people are surprised to learn that African food isn’t all grasshoppers, worms, and chicken feet. In fact, for the most part traditional African cuisine consists of natural ingredients such as roots, seeds, grains, and green …
Cape Malay Seafood Curry Recipe
“Cape Malay” is the collective term for people who were shipped to the Cape as slaves from various parts of South East Asia including Malaysia. They brought with them their culture, traditions, recipes and spices. While not …
Egyptian Koshery (Kushari) Recipe
Koshery is a popular plant-based comfort food found at Egyptian street stalls, restaurants and homes. It contains layers of fluffy, saucy, spicy and crispy ingredients, which, when assembled creates a delectable bowl of deliciousness …
Babalwa: A personal Account of Growing Up in Rural South Africa
Babalwa, one of the chef’s at GOLD Restaurant, shares her story of growing up in rural South Africa and her journey to creating amazing African food in our Cape Town kitchen. …
Mozambican Bolo Polana (Cashew and Potato Cake) Dessert Recipe
In 1975, after almost 500 years of Portuguese colonial rule, Mozambique became independent. The Portuguese introduced the “caju” or cashew, which they brought in from Brazil. At one point Mozambique was the world’s …
