OMG, he is watching us!!!!(photos taken by German Guests of Abangane Guest Lodge in Kruger National Park, September 2009)
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
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Thursday, October 22, 2009
Tips for 2010, helping to understand South Africans
Tips for 2010 - helping you understand South Africans:
1. Braai
What is a braai? It is the 1st thing you'll be invited to when you visit SA. It's a backyard barbecue and it will take place whatever the weather. So you will have to go even if it’s raining like mad. At a braai you will be introduced to a substance called mieliepap.
2. Ag
This one of the most useful South African words. Pronounced like the "ach" in the German "Achtung", it can be used to start a reply when you are asked a tricky question, as in: "Ag, I don't know." Or a sense of resignation:"Ag OK, I'll have some more mieliepap then." It can stand alone too as a signal of irritation.
3. Donner
A rude word, it comes from the Afrikaans "donder" (thunder). Pronounced "dorner", it means "beat up." A team member in your rugby or soccer team can get donnered in a game, or your wife can donner you if you come back from a braai at three in the morning.
4. Eina
Widely used by all language groups, this word, derived from the Afrikaans, means "ouch." Pronounced "aynah". You can say it in sympathy when you see your friend the day after he got donnered by his wife.
5. Hey
Often used at the end of a sentence to emphasize the importance of what has just been said, as in "You're only going to get donnered if you come in late again, hey?" It can also stand alone as a question. Instead of saying "excuse me?" or "pardon me?" when you have not heard something directed at you, you can always say: "Hey?"
6. Lekker
An Afrikaans word meaning nice, this word is used by all language groups to express approval. If you enjoyed a braai thoroughly, you can say: "Now that was lekk-errrrrrr!" while drawing out the last syllable.
7. Ja well no fine
Another conversation fallback. Derived from the four words: "yes", "well", "no" and fine", it roughly means "OK". If your bank manager tells you your account is overdrawn, you can, with confidence, say: "Jawelnofine."
8. Izit?
A great word to use in conversations. From the 2 words "is" and "it", great for when you have nothing to contribute at a braai. For instance, if someone would say: "The Russians will succeed in their bid for capitalism once they adopt a work ethic and respect for private ownership." It is quite appropriate to respond by saying: "Izit?"
9. Saamie
This is a sandwich. For generations, school- children have traded "saamies" during lunch breaks. In South Africa you don't send your kid to school with liver-polony saamies. They are impossible to trade. Yuck!
10. Howzit
This is a universal South African greeting, and you will hear this
word throughout the country. It is often accompanied with the word
"Yes!" as in: "Yes, howzit?". In which case you answer "No, fine."
11. Now now
In much of the outside world, this is a comforting phrase: "Now now,
it's really not so bad." But in South Africa , this phrase is used in
the following manner: "Just wait, I'll be there now now." It means "a
little after now (or somewhen in the future)".
1. Braai
What is a braai? It is the 1st thing you'll be invited to when you visit SA. It's a backyard barbecue and it will take place whatever the weather. So you will have to go even if it’s raining like mad. At a braai you will be introduced to a substance called mieliepap.
2. Ag
This one of the most useful South African words. Pronounced like the "ach" in the German "Achtung", it can be used to start a reply when you are asked a tricky question, as in: "Ag, I don't know." Or a sense of resignation:"Ag OK, I'll have some more mieliepap then." It can stand alone too as a signal of irritation.
3. Donner
A rude word, it comes from the Afrikaans "donder" (thunder). Pronounced "dorner", it means "beat up." A team member in your rugby or soccer team can get donnered in a game, or your wife can donner you if you come back from a braai at three in the morning.
4. Eina
Widely used by all language groups, this word, derived from the Afrikaans, means "ouch." Pronounced "aynah". You can say it in sympathy when you see your friend the day after he got donnered by his wife.
5. Hey
Often used at the end of a sentence to emphasize the importance of what has just been said, as in "You're only going to get donnered if you come in late again, hey?" It can also stand alone as a question. Instead of saying "excuse me?" or "pardon me?" when you have not heard something directed at you, you can always say: "Hey?"
6. Lekker
An Afrikaans word meaning nice, this word is used by all language groups to express approval. If you enjoyed a braai thoroughly, you can say: "Now that was lekk-errrrrrr!" while drawing out the last syllable.
7. Ja well no fine
Another conversation fallback. Derived from the four words: "yes", "well", "no" and fine", it roughly means "OK". If your bank manager tells you your account is overdrawn, you can, with confidence, say: "Jawelnofine."
8. Izit?
A great word to use in conversations. From the 2 words "is" and "it", great for when you have nothing to contribute at a braai. For instance, if someone would say: "The Russians will succeed in their bid for capitalism once they adopt a work ethic and respect for private ownership." It is quite appropriate to respond by saying: "Izit?"
9. Saamie
This is a sandwich. For generations, school- children have traded "saamies" during lunch breaks. In South Africa you don't send your kid to school with liver-polony saamies. They are impossible to trade. Yuck!
10. Howzit
This is a universal South African greeting, and you will hear this
word throughout the country. It is often accompanied with the word
"Yes!" as in: "Yes, howzit?". In which case you answer "No, fine."
11. Now now
In much of the outside world, this is a comforting phrase: "Now now,
it's really not so bad." But in South Africa , this phrase is used in
the following manner: "Just wait, I'll be there now now." It means "a
little after now (or somewhen in the future)".
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Hazyview weather during the year
This is the weather you can expect during your visit in Hazyview/Mpumalanga and Abangane Guest Lodge.
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Sunday, October 4, 2009
A recipe from a set menu, main course
A lot of our guests enjoying dinners at Abangane Guest Lodge are taken by our Ostrich fillet with a creamy port whole grain mustard sauce on top of Parmesan potatoe mash and caramelized carrots.We often get asked for the recipe and thought the blog would be a good place to share it with those who enjoyed it at our Lodge or to water the mouths of those that have not visited us yet.
Recipe for 2 people. Ingredients:
2 Ostrich tournedos (fillet) 200-250 gr. each, 4 medium sized potatoes, 4 big carrots, 1 cup creme, 1 cup Port (Allesverloren 2006 vintage), 1 cup beef stock (Ina Paarman’s),1 Tbsp sugar, 2 tsp whole grain Mustard, 1 Tbsp honey, app. 250 gr. Butter, Parmesan, Nutmeg, Salt, Pepper
Wash and dry the meat an marinate it in a tray for some hours with a bit of olive oil, salt and crushed black pepper and store in fridge (turn now and then)
Preparation incl. cooking times in brackets.
Potatoe mash (app. 30 minutes if you are a quick peeler):
Peel potatoes and quarter, boil with salt until soft. Mash with 50-100 gr. of butter and heated milk till nice and soft (not runny), season with salt and pepper and nutmeg, add Parmesan to your taste.
Caramelized carrots (app. 15-20 minutes depending on how quick you can slice them)
Peel and slice carrots, melt 50-100 gr. butter, add 1 Tbsp sugar, when melted add sliced carrots, season with nutmeg, salt and pepper, turn down heat and let simmer with lid on low heat for app. 10 minutes till soft (depends in thickness of slices)
Creamy port whole grain mustard sauce (30 minutes)
Reduce 1 cup of Port to a 3rd, add each 1 cup creme and beef stock, 2 tsp whole grain Mustard, one Tbsp Honey and reduce on low heat till it reaches a nice saucy consistency. Just before serving whisk a 1 tsp butter in
Ostrich tournedos (5-10 minutes)
Heat grid pan till it starts smoking (any other pan will do as well), seal the tournedos for app. 2 minutes on each side, take out of the pan and slice in 4-5 slices. Seal slices in hot pan on each side for app. 1 minute (the meat is supposed to be medium rare when done), let rest a bit before serving.
We serve this menu with a Springbok Carpaccio with fresh rocket and Peccorini shavings starter and Austrian Mousse au Chocolat dessert.
The presentation is up to your imagination (see picture as example).
Enjoy the preparation and cooking, but more so the eating!
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