657119 Mon Oct 05 07:47:20 -0700 2009 2 51 Africa 0 5079743 Our friend just moved out of my condo into his own apartment and I want to celebrate his move by making him a special dinner. He is from South Africa and hasn't had traditional SA food for a long time. His mother makes certain things, but bc they had a maid, she doesn't execute meals very well. So I need some help coming up with a traditional, but possible menu and recipes for this occasion. I live on the Pennsylvania/New Jersey border and can get some special spices, but not many, so if there is a substitute for ingredients, please let me know. Also , because I am a product of the United States school system, the metric system was always threatened, but never enforced, so if possible, please limit the grams and milliliters...LOL! But if you must, I'll just look at a conversion table online. Thank you for your help!!!! Mon Oct 05 07:47:20 -0700 2009 729068 cookieluvntasha 1 5087545 Here is an easy one for you: http://www.waitrose.com/recipe/Bobotie.aspx Wed Oct 07 23:08:43 -0700 2009 5079743 290643 macsym 1 5134855 i think bobotie is a great idea, as an alternative South Africans love to Braai or as you would know it barbeque. A couple of good steaks, lamb chops and or chicken pieces barnequed over hot coals will fit the bill. traditional South African sausage called boerewors (translation farmers sausage) would complete the occassion and I would not be surprised at all if a local web search produced a local butcher that makes it. Most important share the meal with friends, thats what we as `South Africans"love to do ( a couple of cold beers wouldn't go amiss Castle lager if you can get it or maybe a South African wine) I promise you the barbeque will do it but make sure you invite your friend to a Braai!!! Good luck I dadorian Tue Oct 27 11:13:37 -0700 2009 5079743 1119588 Dadorian