Author Archives: Dan Nicholl
Don’t braai for me, Argentina…
Well, actually, do – and as often as possible. Of all the countries I’ve eaten meat in, Argentina comes out on top, with steak from cattle raised on the Pampas as good as it gets. But it’s not just the quality of the meat that stands out, it’s also the culinary culture of a country [...]
New Zealand right behind National Braai Day
Saturday in Port Elizabeth was a fantastic day for South Africa: in a splendid stadium, in a city with a rich rugby tradition, the Springboks defeated the All Blacks, sparking celebratory braais across the country. But it wasn’t just beating New Zealand that was important: it was getting a morale boost for the National Braai [...]
From Russia, but no love
The role of a National Braai Day ambassador is multi-faceted: you’re tasked with spreading the gospel of chisa nyama, braaing as often as possible, and humouring Jan Braai when he calls up with his latest stroke of genius. (Example: Jan ‘phoned me last night enquiring as to whether I could organise for him to have [...]
A Chisa Nyama with sport stars
If rugby matches across South Africa inspire fans to light a fire and get a braai going, then the same applies to football: a big game means chisa nyama, and indulging in the time-honoured pastime of sport and braai. And with some of South Africa’s top footballers dropping in on the Vodacom Origins of Golf [...]
Bok van Blerk’s real talent
South African Music Award for best-selling artist, iconic status after the release of ‘De La Rey’, the pin-up boy of Afrikaans music – Bok van Blerk’s got a stellar list of accomplishments behind him. But for all his musical success, it’s an entirely different area where Bok’s had arguably his greatest triumph: the braai. Jan [...]
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