Sobering Thoughts in Bali - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
Cariema Isaacs reflects deeply on her past and the paths taken, and decides that it’s time to make a leap of faith. Read on as she shares he
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Mar 252 min read
Preparing for Easter
Ingrid Jones wakes up to the aroma of pickled fish and is transported back to a time when she was surrounded by a community sharing the same
Mar 252 min read
Pickled Fish On Good Friday
Patty Akriel explains why eating pickled fish on Good Friday is not just a Cape Town thing.
Mar 253 min read
What Is Easter Without Pickled Fish?
Ismail Mahomed shares his komvandaan story with pickled fish.
Mar 253 min read
Good Friday Memories
With teary eyes from slicing too many onions to mention, Adele Smith remembers the moms, aunts and grandmas that taught her the beauty and a
Mar 251 min read
Paasfeestafel
Die wag is verby en die somberheid van Goeie Vrydag is weg. Kyk Miranda Fillmore se Paasfeestafel.
Mar 254 min read
The Liyer Spirit House, Bali - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
Cariema Isaacs visits the Liyer Spirit house in Ubud, Bali and leaves determined to change the narrative of her Cape Malay heritage. Read on
Mar 253 min read
I Dream of Pickled Fish
Michael Weeder explains why hake is best when it comes to pickled fish.
Mar 252 min read
Bollas For Boekah
Bollas are very popular during Ramadaan when it graces boekah tables. Cariema Isaacs explains the difference between bollas and koe’sisters
Mar 182 min read
Heaven’s Gate, Lempuyang Temple, Bali, Indonesia - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
Cariema Isaacs finds her fire in Heaven’s Gate, Bali. Read on as she shares her journey of self-discovery in diary form.
Mar 182 min read
Pickled Fish: I Will Survive
Fahiem Stellenboom tried using swordfish to make pickled fish one year. He wrote a song to remind himself not to do it again...
Mar 183 min read
Dra Die Paasfees-Tradisies Oor
Merlyn van der Rheede wonder of ons geslag werklik ons gebruike oordra aan die jonger geslag.
Mar 181 min read
Marrying into the pickled Fish Tradition
Christina Human shares how she came to know and love pickled fish.
Mar 182 min read
Step Aside & Let The South African Girl Handle It
Reinette Swartz reflects on the importance of having conversations with our children about where our food comes from.
Mar 112 min read
George Maak ’n Plan
13-jarige George Alsanders se pa kan nie meer werk na ’n verskriklike werksongeluk nie. As die oudste kind besluit George om werk te soek om
Mar 112 min read
Preparing for Ramadaan: Dates To Break The Fast
Cariema Isaacs explains a little more about preparing for Ramadaan and why dates are always on the boeka table.
Mar 111 min read
Ramadaan: A Time For Reflection And Renewal
Rahshanah Damonse reflects on what the month of Ramadaan means to her.
Mar 112 min read
Why I Love The Month Of Ramadan
Fahiem Stellenboom writes about how this month offers many opportunities to strengthen friendship bonds.
Mar 112 min read
Praying In The Street
Jill Thomas writes about how a community iftar once again provided her with that sense of community she remembered from growing up in Wynber
Mar 112 min read
Penang Curry in George Town, Penang - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
Cariema Isaacs goes in search of a taste of home in Penang, Malaysia. Read on as she shares her journey of discovery in diary form.
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