Do you know what goes best with South African summer holidays? Eggs. Think we’re joking? Show us padkos for the trip down to Durbs that doesn’t have egg mayo (or at least boiled eggs in a Tupperware). A camping breakfast that doesn’t include scrambled eggs on the skottel. Or that, morning after last night’s braai, breakfast that doesn’t feature a boerie-filled omelette!
Eggs are part of our festive food, whether we’re cooking them up in holiday favourites or cultural cuisine, for road trips or party dips, or for picnics in the park or beside the pool. South Africans love the affordability of eggs and the ease with which they can whip them into something simple – or spectacular – at this special time of year.
Aside from the fact that eggs can be used for any meal at any time of day, another attribute that makes them a popular food for the whole family is their nutrient density. Mums know that eggs are valuable contributors to the overall nutritional balance in diets for all ages and an excellent and affordable source of high-quality protein.
For something a little different these holidays we’re making over two celebration must-haves: eggnog and the original party snack, deviled eggs.
Because our holidays fall in summer, warm eggnog is just not an option. But when combined with a South African all-time festive favourite, trifle, as an eggnog custard, we’re here for it!
Dress it up with torched meringue and you’ve got the most eggcellent showstopper for the dessert table that will make even the family (or neighbourhood) dessert queen jealous.
Deviled eggs have been a party staple since the 1940’s – and even earlier! But gone is the traditional half-egg snack and in its place is a stylish crispy egg crostini canapé that will wow your guests and your bank balance (it’s that simple to make).
This holiday, crack open your egg-inspiration and think affordable eggs, any time, any meal for your padkos or party snacks!
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