It might not feel like it but Christmas is less than ten days away. Kids (and adults) will hastily unwrap their presents and families will spend much needed quality time with one another after what has been a tough year.
Everyone will also be looking forward to the wide variety of delicious foods that will be the order of the day - a real treat for the bellies. Because of the abundance of foods, there is bound to be plenty of leftovers that can be enjoyed long afterwards.
South Africans still follow a fixed set of Christmas traditions by having specific meals prepared. Others have broken away from the usual way of doing things, opting to braai or order fast foods.
From seafood to dessert, Gumtree lists some of the tasty foods that is usually prepared on special occasions like Christmas:
Gammon
It is a cured piece of pork that is distinguishable in the shop because of the net-type packaging. Cooking time depends on its size and weight - usually 40 minutes of cooking for every kg on the stove - while some people simply prefer to pop it in the slow cooker. To add a bit of extra flavour, it is often also boiled with Ginger beer or Coke and glazed with honey.
Roast beef
The beef tenderloin is usually oven roasted and can also be airfried until it is well done and then cut into sizeable pieces. It also serves as the perfect base for a sandwich afterwards.
Malva pudding
Nobody really knows how the name came to be but Malva pudding has become a favourite sweet treat often reserved for the special occasions. The sponge-like dessert is (light) brown in colour and better enjoyed with custard.
Crayfish/seafood
No dinner table will be complete without some seafood. Whether it's crayfish, calamari or prawns, there is something for everyone to enjoy. A seafood mix usually consists of calamari, mussels, shrimp and bite-sized crab sticks and is a often a preferred choice for many.
Christmas trifle cake
Everyone makes their trifle cake differently but the majority of ingredients consist of custard, spongecake, jelly and nuts - soaked in brandy. Whether it comes from the shop or self made, no Christmas is the same without it.
Now that you’ve got the knowledge, it’s time to shop! Head to gumtree.co.za or your Gumtree app (click for Apple & Android) and don’t forget to use your location settings to find local property information close to home.
Everyone will also be looking forward to the wide variety of delicious foods that will be the order of the day - a real treat for the bellies. Because of the abundance of foods, there is bound to be plenty of leftovers that can be enjoyed long afterwards.
South Africans still follow a fixed set of Christmas traditions by having specific meals prepared. Others have broken away from the usual way of doing things, opting to braai or order fast foods.
From seafood to dessert, Gumtree lists some of the tasty foods that is usually prepared on special occasions like Christmas:
Gammon
It is a cured piece of pork that is distinguishable in the shop because of the net-type packaging. Cooking time depends on its size and weight - usually 40 minutes of cooking for every kg on the stove - while some people simply prefer to pop it in the slow cooker. To add a bit of extra flavour, it is often also boiled with Ginger beer or Coke and glazed with honey.
Roast beef
The beef tenderloin is usually oven roasted and can also be airfried until it is well done and then cut into sizeable pieces. It also serves as the perfect base for a sandwich afterwards.
Malva pudding
Nobody really knows how the name came to be but Malva pudding has become a favourite sweet treat often reserved for the special occasions. The sponge-like dessert is (light) brown in colour and better enjoyed with custard.
Crayfish/seafood
No dinner table will be complete without some seafood. Whether it's crayfish, calamari or prawns, there is something for everyone to enjoy. A seafood mix usually consists of calamari, mussels, shrimp and bite-sized crab sticks and is a often a preferred choice for many.
Christmas trifle cake
Everyone makes their trifle cake differently but the majority of ingredients consist of custard, spongecake, jelly and nuts - soaked in brandy. Whether it comes from the shop or self made, no Christmas is the same without it.
Now that you’ve got the knowledge, it’s time to shop! Head to gumtree.co.za or your Gumtree app (click for Apple & Android) and don’t forget to use your location settings to find local property information close to home.
