By Alexis Burg To take an idea and transform it into an organised and measurable commodity is a difficult pursuit, to say the least. When that idea depends entirely on a wild, real life adventure, you might go as far as to call it a madman’s gamble. Truth is stranger than fiction, and real life [...]
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It is said that one sheep in the Karoo has to walk a square mile to get a square meal, which is why Karoo farms need to be large enough to sustain enough sheep for the books to balance. It also means that farmers who are concerned with keeping the land rich and fertile for [...]
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Hi. I am Helena Kingwill. I am a free-lance journalist, TV. -Researcher and independent filmmaker. I make documentaries about environmental concerns. (See more on my film Buried in Earthskin.) When Justin’s producer called me up out of the blue one day and asked if I could quickly research 13 episodes for Cooked 5, I jumped [...]
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Ibo Island’s complex history gave rise to a unique silversmith trade. Generations of fathers passed this skill down to their sons. By using simple hand-held tools and ancient techniques, craftsmen still create distinctive, once-off pieces, no two of which are exactly alike.
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At midnight on the 24th of May, Dick King, called the ‘peacemaker’ by the Zulu, left Durban on a 10 day, 950km dash to Grahamstown – a journey that changed the face of South Africa forever. Now Barry Armitage and Joe Dawson will follow the same route on horseback and attempt the keep the furious pace set by him.
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It’s competition time at Cooked and it’s just in time for Christmas! Simply answer the question below and send your answer to info@cookedinafrica.com You could win Cooked Season 1, 2 and 3 PLUS Justin’s new book Cooked Weekends Away – perfect to take on any weekend or holiday! Question: What are the names of the [...]
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Hi Cooked Fans! Stand the chance to win a Cooked in Africa book signed by Justin! All you need to do is this: 1. Subscribe to our newsletter if you haven’t already. 2. Answer the question below. 3. EMAIL your answer to info@cookedinafrica.com The Question: What nicknames did Justin and his crew give their FOUR [...]
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We just had the Mothership, Panther and Christmas Tree serviced at Land Rover. The guys were so amazing, Justin gave them two Cooked books as a thank you! Maybe next time we roll up, they’ll get some of Justin’s famous Stuffed Vetkoek to munch on! Stuffed vetkoek are lekker padkos! Make them on the road, [...]
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With the overwhelming response Justin received for his first book “Cooked in Africa” we decided to publish two more! Jump in the car with Weekends Away and shrug off the everyday pressures of modern living. The book is filled with ideas on how you can immerse yourself in your natural surroundings and while you’re at [...]
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Cooked in Africa Films is famous for its striking cooking and travel shows featuring South Africa’s very own celebrity cook Justin Bonello and a crew of fun-loving, mischievous friends travelling around South Africa experiencing breath-taking sites and having food-filled adventures. Cooked’s new website “bucks the trend”, and is an interactive, user-friendly showcase of the work [...]
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