The South African culinary tradition

Abstract: A well-illustrated and researched text describes the food customs, food history, and food habits of the original South African settlers and their descendents (Afrikaners). The text, richly imbued with the romanticism of South African culinary art of the 17th and 18th centuries, presents antique recipes in today's language. The recipes use current units of measure while retaining their original character and unique charm. South African history on culture, food customs, and old Cape cookery, are emphasized throughout a colorful text. (wz).