BRAAI PANTRY

UNDER COVER

An umbrella is always handy for an outdoor gathering, especially when it is as elegant and cheerful as this beauty. R690, rosehipdesign.co.za

LIGHT WORK

Carrying wood is a doddle when you use this quality log carrier with leather handles from Pieter de Jager. R699, in Olive Green or Grey, pieterdejager.com or yuppiechef.com

WHY WAIT?

An Everdure gas braai is ideal when you'd like to braai or cook something in a hurry. And how lovely is this turquoise! R14 999, @home

AN APPLE A DAY

This season, try cooking Pink Lady apples on the fire. Slice off tops and hollow out slightly. Fill with nuts and chopped chocolate, and drizzle honey over. Grill over the coals for a special treat. Visit pinklady. co.za for more ideas

TRULY TASTY

Life is too short for boring food. With Westfalia’s lemonflavoured avocado oil you can give food an extra flavour kick from the get-go. About R65 (250 ml)

CREAM OF THE CROP

When it comes to cream cheese, LANCEWOOD is unbeatable. Its Medium Fat Cream Cheese is an excellent ingredient in sweet and savoury recipes, and takes pride of place at the fireside as a dip or part of a snack. R49,99 (230 g), Checkers stores countrywide

HOT WHEELS

When you say the word “bakkie” (like “braai”), everyone immediately knows what you’re talking about. The new Ford Ranger, recently named 2023 Car of the Year, is one of the most desirable bakkies on the road. It’s proudly South African to boot: it is locally manufactured and exported to many countries. Prices for a double cab range from R495 800 to R898 100.