Braaivleis with Fellow South Africans

Got an opportunity to finally visit  Labrador Park yesterday and join the South Africans from the (SAISG) group for the quarterly Braai (BBQ) in the park. The weather looked ominous and we had some rain on the way there but the rain held of and the overcast skies was actually perfect for such an event.

We were welcomed by Mark (Chairman) and quickly joined by Trevor and his family. Settled down with the appropriate beer in hand and got to meet some awesome South Africans who share Singapore as home for now. As per the norm the women had their little groups while us men did some serious catch up on the rugby, golf and all other sport related matters.

 Gert and the "Boys" were in charge of the braaivleis and that familiar smell of lekker boerewors on the braai made us all forget we were in a foreign country. The whole atmosphere was like a group of old friends getting together for a braai next to the sea. If you are not South African you must understand that the guys in charge of the meat is the most important "job" at any braai and comes with high expectations and responsibility.

There is no getting it wrong and typically the "Tong Master" and his helpers will be seasoned braaiers. There is a hierarchy and etiquette is very important. If you have never been to a South African braai here is a short video to "educate you on the basics. Enjoy and a job well done Gert and the "Boys', excellent boerewors and I had more than my share.

Time to serve up and tuck in. Boerwors rolls (with tomato sauce and mustard), potato salad, mixed green salad (rabbit food) and chips off course with some marshmallows done over the fire for desert, at least for the kids. It was like being home. Yummie.

The kids played and ran around and I watched some of them play on the biggest Jenga set I have ever seen in my life. Hell, when the blocks come tumbling down you better not be in the way or you are bound to take some serious punishment. Definitely not the one you want to play after to many beers.

Then came the lucky draw and the much anticipated Malva poeding competition judging. There were 13 "Judges" who got down to some serious tasting and scoring and the winner Woon Peng Ziady (Singaporean). That can not be right and she apparently also won the previous Melk Tert competition.  Well done Woon and all the other participants. The poeding was lekker.

Met some great people and had a fun and nostalgic afternoon. Looking forward to the Christmas function in December. Thanks to all who made it a great afternoon.