Die geskiedenis van resepteboeke

Discover the fascinating history of South African recipe books in this captivating talk by author, entrepreneur, and amateur historian Frans de Villiers, author of Die geskiedenis van braaibroodjies (The History of Braaibroodjies). Learn more about some of the oldest local recipe books and manuscripts still in existence, in particular publications from around the turn of the century, the influential works of C. Louis Leipoldt, the phenomenon of recipes from old magazines like Huisgenoot, and the rise of braai recipe books as a unique cultural phenomenon. This discussion offers a rich look at food, culture, and history.