Wednesday, October 5, 2011

From All Continents

Today I want to share with all of you this postcard I received from Ilze who is South African and sent it from London on her way to Seoul via Hong Kong... Amazing!!!
Her blog is Auburn and Blue which are the colors of her hair and eyes. She is a de-clutterer who loves to create, decorate and renovate. Her blog is a place to share ideas and ultimately she hopes that her blog  becomes inspiration for people to turn frustration into creation.


The postcard features a typical South African dish called Bobotie, that I also found on Martha Stewart's website from the time when she went there. I found this VIDEO where she prepares the dish right there on her show... looks delicious!


South African cuisine is so varied that ranges from crocodile sirloins to fried caterpillars to sheep heads but their most famous dishes {besides the Bobotie} are biltong  which is a type dried salted meat, and boerewors  which are hand-made farm sausages that people usually grill on an open flame.


South Africans {just like everyone else} have been brewing some amazing beers lately. Their beers are so good that they have a created a whole festival called We Love Real Beer, which is dedicated to microbrewers and those who have perfected the craft.



Of course... no post about South African food would be complete without talking about their amazing wines. One of the things that I love about their wines is that the industry has become highly sustainable not just environmentally but they are also socially responsible... Check out the video to find out more!

Have a great day and go out to travel through food!

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29 comments:

  1. A Life Un-StyledOctober 5, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Bobotie is just AMAZING! I made if for my South African friend, and will be surprising him with it again the day he gets back to Canberra from South Africa! That is a really neat post card!

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  2. Tiffany KadaniOctober 5, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    That is so exciting to get something so personal from so far away. I just love that you are featuring these.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    yum! that dish bobotie looks delish! but i have to be honest ~ when i read about the fried caterpillars ~ i gasped because those little critters scare me, they are a phobia of mine!! but other than that ~ i am game at trying everything else ;) ;) p.s. and i am so loving your postcard idea = so cool!!
    xoxo ~ kristina

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  4. JosieOctober 5, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    That food all looks AMAZING!
    xo Josie
    www.winksmilestyle.com

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  5. zansotOctober 5, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    I once used to send and receive post cards, now I just email :/ and I miss it so much :(

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  6. honey my heartOctober 5, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    yum! what a fun postcard to receive. i'll be sending you one soon :)

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  7. the nyanzi reportOctober 5, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    wonderful food pictures.

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  8. A BRIT GREEKOctober 5, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Thanks for sharing all these wonderful snaps!
    I love a good postcard! The food is yum!
    x.o.x.o

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  9. AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    //Haha, i get that. For me it was more of a "hm.... bestseller..... they would make so pretty pictures!" And they did, sooo. Okey, now I'm hungry.... damn you

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  10. NancyOctober 5, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    What a neat idea for a postcard. I love it! :)

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  11. AnneOctober 5, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    All the food looks fab and I love South African wine!!
    ~Anne

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  12. Couture CarrieOctober 5, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    How lovely... and delicious!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  13. The Dainty Dolls HouseOctober 5, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    So cool! x

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  14. UnknownOctober 5, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Sweet Blog! Great Impressions! Greetz

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  15. Jennifer FabulousOctober 5, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Why haven't I been to South Africa?! That needs to change. :) All this food is so beautiful AND looks delish! xo

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  16. UnknownOctober 5, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    That first dish looks amazing, although I could probably skip the fried catapillars--and S. African wine is now on my list of things to try--can you recommend a good well priced one?

    xo Mary Jo

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  17. nooneOctober 5, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    that's excitring! mmm catpillars I prob won't eat just because i used to squish them as a kid and I've seen their insides lol but crocodile sirloins I'd def try!!

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  18. A Crimson KissOctober 5, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Of course I'm absolutely STARVING as I read this-the fried caterpillars didn't even turn me off!

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  19. drollgirlOctober 5, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    such gorgeous images!

    i'd love to visit south africa if the flight wasn't 4 million dollars and 4 days long. yes, i exaggerate! lol.

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  20. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEOctober 5, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    How incredible! I've always wanted to visit SA. Actually may have to go for work. Finger's crossed :) xoxo

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  21. ErinOctober 5, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Gorgeous pictures, video-and what an AMAZING postcard from Elie! Very cool!

    xx

    Erin @ http://www.trufflesnruffles.com/

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  22. SOctober 5, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Lovely! Definitely a dream place.

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  23. JessicaOctober 5, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    I am falling more and more in love with your post card idea. Looks dreamy.

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  24. UnknownOctober 5, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    YES! Food is definitely always one of the most important experiences in my travels! Goodness! This whole post males me want to get outside of the country again...like NOW :) xoxoxo brynn

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  25. Bravoe RunwayOctober 5, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    OH yes...I love South African wines...I discovered Chenin Blanc in a shipment once and was in love!

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  26. stylenuggetsOctober 5, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    I've heard so much about Bobotie - but never tried it

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  27. палаорпOctober 5, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Such an amazing postcard!
    I love so much receiving postcards, I think ther is something about letter and cards sent by post, not email=)

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  28. StephanieOctober 6, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    darling you're adored all over the world!

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  29. IlzeOctober 6, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Ilze from Auburn and Blue here... still can't post on your blog with that ID...apparently some cookie blocker on your blog..so anyhow, it's me and just wanted to say:
    Wow Elie !!! WHat a SUPER POST you made from my postcard I sent. SO happy that you liked it and so happy that it actually got there! My sister had to put the stamp and drop it in or I would have missed the plane..so a super thanks to her as well !!! Just love how you celebrated South Africa and its cuisine. My cousin made the postcards herself...I should definitely do a full post on my blog dedicate to her and you and the postcard ideas....will refer them back to your blog to compliment the great post you did !! Hope all your readers might peek in there to see her other postcards. She uses things in her house !

    Once again - thanks so much - your idea was great ! And to all those positive comments about SA - yeah !!! love you.

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