Heart, Heritage and Home is a South African cookbook that brings authentic heritage recipes into your home kitchen.
Featuring recipes shared by elders from across South Africa, every dish comes with a story. Born from Chef Mash's own story of finding her love for cooking during a family crisis, this book is packed with authentic South African meals made simple, relatable, and budget-friendly.
From mastering kitchen basics to sitting down for a proper breakfast or lunch, this book covers every occasion and every table. Whether it's a relaxed simple supper, a special date night for two, a traditional Sunday meal, or a full heritage feast – Chef Mash has you covered. And for those who love to entertain, the hosting chapter ensures that every guest leaves happy.
More than just a cookbook, Heart, Heritage and Home will teach you to cook with confidence, celebrate who you are, and create meals that bring people together.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
At 19, Chef Mash found herself in the kitchen out of necessity — and never left. Formerly trained as an accountant at Nelson Mandela University, she later followed her heart to Capsicum Culinary Studio. In 2019, she launched Meals with Mash, dedicated to keeping heritage recipes alive and empowering home cooks everywhere.
'Heart, Heritage and Home' is published by Jonathan Ball Publishers
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