Evita's Bossie Sikelela - Hardcover

With someone full of so many wonderful surprises, I m sure we can all expect the same from her cookbook. "

"The successor to "Evita's Kossie Sikela," "Evita's Bossie Sikela" is a fantastic cookbook collection of special South African recipes gathered by the author with a theme of cooking for reconciliation. Decorated with page after page of bright, colorful, exotic pictures and imaginative collages, and introduced and supported by celebrity Charlize Theron, "Evita's Bossie Sikela" is loaded with delicious exotic South African and other African cuisine examples to try. For example, how about Lamb Shanks with Lemon Preserve & Olives, a delicious, spicy main dish which can be served garnished with pomegranate seeds and chopped mint, and creamy putupap, garlicky mashed potatoes, or boiled potatoes. Accompanying this couold be a Grilled Courgette Salad, with olive oil grilled courgettes (zucchini or squash), salad leaves, mustard vinaigrette, Parmesan shavings, and black olives. Delicious! For cocktail hour, there is Pineapple-Chilli, Lemon & Ginger, Tomato & Cucumber, or Grapefruit Tonic, all delicious exotic cocktails with a South African twist. The author believes in sharing beloved South African recipes while preaching peace and reconciliation, a fabulous approach to promote harmony and peace. In keeping with that theme, the author's royalties from "Evita's Bossie Sikela" and its predecessor, "Evita's Kossie Sikela," go to the Darling Trust, established in 2003 by Evita se Perron to assist disadvantaged communities of Darling, South Africa, irresepctive of race, colour or creed.. For further information in how the Darling Trust works to alleviate HIV/AIDS, TB, poverty and fear, go to, www.thedarlingtrust.org. Meanwhile, pull up a chair and continue to peruse the delightful offerings of "Evita's Bossie Sikela," pausing on such delicacies as Chicken in Pomegranate Sauce, Lebanese Meatballs, Chickpea Rissoles, Morogo (wild spinach herbs) & Potato, or Butternut & Chickpeas, spiced with ginger, garlic, turmeric, cardamom, red chili, and stewed in coconut milk garnished with lemon and fresh coriander. Recipes are presented in metric measurements and simple paragraph form, with exotic ingredients explained, as well as anecdotal recipe and historical, regional information. For fish, there are dozens of creative recipes, from sardines to grunter or kabeljou. Recipes are organized partially by the region from which they come, or where the author collected and savored them first. Chapters are organized into three main sections, titled Setting Off, On Safari, and At Home. For non-metric cooks and kitchens, a brief conversion table is listed in the Contents page. Lest the reader feel neglected at dessert, there are multiple fantastic recipe ideas for desserts throughout, including fresh and dried fruits, Poundcake (for children's birthday cakes), Raspberry Tart, and for afternoon tea, Walnut Cake and Buttermilk Scones, or even Bread and Butter Pudding. There are wonderful Granitas selections, varieties of vegetable sides and main dishes, and even a special section on Cape flora called Fynbos Botany, listing fruits and herbs and plants that grow on the Cape and are used for medicinal purposes. "Evita's Bossie Sikela" is a treat to read, an armchair culinary tour of the Cape, with fantastic taste treats embedded on every precious, exotic, embellished page. Even if you can't travel to South Africa and don't want to taste Beulah's wrapped quail or Rosa's Sweet & Sour Warthog, this is too good to be missed. Enjoy reading, cooking, and supporting an excellent cause for improving life quality for residents of the Darling area."

A second cookbook by Evita, the alter-ego of South Africa's premier political satirist Pieter-Dirk Uys. Evita shares recipes and stories collected on her travels, including cuisine from the desert countries. Recipes include exotic dishes like quail and guinea fowl with prunes and quince stew, but also traditional South-African foods, often with a modern twist. Divine images – Evita-style – of Evita in elephant-stopping, sunset-drenched, exotic settings as well as beautiful line drawings. Also included are tips for things like smelly hands and for peeling garlic, as well as remedies from nature for snoring, snakebite, facemasks and much more. The dust jacket folds open as a poster.