- The Longbeach Mall Cookbook was launched on October 10, featuring unique recipes submitted by residents from the Deep South.
- The launch event included tasting samples of the winning dishes and a panel discussion.
- Proceeds from the cookbook will support the Haven Night Shelter, reinforcing its focus on community and charity.
The Longbeach Mall Cookbook, featuring unique recipes of cultural significance submitted by residents from the Deep South, was launched at a special event held on Thursday 10 October.
Residents whose winning recipes were chosen to be included in the book were treated to samples from an array of dishes.
Longbeach Mall marketing manager Minnin du Preez said while it was a challenging start to the recipe search, it ended up a success with more than 100 recipes entered, of which 30 were chosen for the book.
During a panel discussion on Thursday, judges of the winning recipes said it was a privilege to work on the project.
Private chef Grant Kipling said: “It was a privilege for me working in the kitchen and to see the dedication of Fish Hoek High School learners who assisted on the day,” said Kipling.
Meanwhile, food director and stylist Abigail Donnelly said she hoped the recipes inspire others.
“My food philosophy is about community and getting beautiful inspiration from the community.”
Recipes
Two recipes from each judge were included in the book.
“I developed many recipes but I wanted to inspire someone, to when they come home after a hard day of work, and not wanting to spend too much money, to have something easy.”
Her recipes included a chakalaka butter and a tray bake.
“I chose a simple one pot tray bake of hake, where you can cook the hake from frozen with a can of tomatoes and jazz it up with capers or anchovies or not,” she shared. “The other recipe was to showcase diversity in the book and was a chakalaka butter that you can have with anything such as roast chicken.”
Rolanda Alexander, head of hospitality studies at Fish Hoek High School, reflected on her own culinary journey.
“My father was in the hospitality industry until he retired and we always looked forward to the days that he was off, so we would rush home for a curry on the stove or a tomato bredie.”
She added that she was pleased to be part of the project.
Proceeds of the Longbeach Mall Cookbook will go to the Haven Night Shelter, a non-profit organisation.
