Cruga Biltong Blog

Pop star Lady Gaga wore a "meat dress" to the MTV Music Video Awards earlier this month. The dress was fashioned entirely from an unusual Argentinian cut of steak.

The designer, Franc Fernandez revealed last week that he is turning the dress into beef jerky (biltong), in an attempt to preserve it.

Cruga Biltong shop and online store stocks a wide range of South African seaonings and spices. We regularly post blogs on bringing a gourmet taste to basic recipes with our range of seasonings and condiments. Make a delicious tuna lasagne using Ina Paarman's seasonings bought from Cruga Biltong. 

There are many old favourites when it comes to ideas for quick and easy family meals. One such favourite, is macaroni cheese,  a delicious budget meal, which can be made with a number of variations to the recipe.  Here is a recipe using Ina Paarman's spices and seasonings bought from Cruga Biltong online shop.

Cruga Biltong now stock the Ina Paarman's range of seasonongs. The range includes Garlic & Pepper, Chilli & Garlic, Lemon & Black Pepper and the Rosemary and Olive seasonings.

This week-end, 21st August 2010 sees the Springboks battle it out with the All Blacks at the new Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg. Create a traditional South African atmosphere in your own home by stocking-up on your favourite South African foods such as biltong and boerewors to snack on while enjoying the game with a group of your best mates. Go Bokke!!

Find out about the origin of chutneys, why they have become such a popular condiment, why Mrs Balls chutney is a famous brand name amongst South African people and eaten with many dishes.

The home of South African biltong, droewors, boerewors and other well known South African foods.

The Football World Cup is due to kick-off in South Africa on the 11th June. Biltong is a healthy and convenient snack to enjoy on your own or with friends while watching your team kick their way to success. Biltong is high in protein, low in fat and carbohydrates. It is packed with protein and iron; all the concentrated goodness is trapped inside. There is no preparation time required in preparing this snack, other than going on line to order a supply or buying it from a biltong supplier. Just rip open the packet and start eating.
 

Here are two tasty, easy-to-prepare recipes that can be made using any of the flavours in our range of Cruga Biltong products: