South Africans living in Rheinland Pfalz

Hello to all South Africans!

I'm new member. Only joined yesterday! I'm living in in Limburgerhof. For those of you who don't know where that is - it between Ludwigshafen and Speyer. (Rheinland Pfalz.) I am married and just recently had a baby. He is almost four months now. I have been living in Germany for more than two years and would love to meet other South Africans. I've been reading some mail and it seems like all the potential South Africans mates are all in Munich!! Is this really true?? I miss a number of things -Afrikaans, "Mielepap," Melktert", "koeksisters" "en al die flippen ander lekker goed" (Apologies to those who want to correct my Afrikaans spelling. Its been a while - I must admit...my Afrikaans is a little rusty!

Love to hear from you...

St.Tina

'al die ander flippen lekker goed' - kan dit self nie beter gestel het nie!! Sal my siel verkoop vir 'n koeksister!!

Welcome on TT - sorry, but I'm also in Munich!!

I used to live in Pretoria when I was a little kid (4 yrs old) and I knew Afrikaans fluently but since then forgot it all. I don't remember anything from that time but recently went back to check it out and see if anything came back to me. It didn't but it was interesting anyway.

I found a koeksister recipe on a very useful site www.recipezaar.com

This is the recipe I used when my craving got the better of me while I was still pregnant last year. My end result was successful! Just a tip - if you find the dough sticky while trying to handle it - sprinkle with flour whilst doing the plates. One thing you should avoid - working too slow with the dough. The recommended recipe - let it stand for an hour. But I found, after trying out this recipe for a second time, if I let it stand for an hour and working with the dough too long - it doesn't allow the fried Koeksister to drink enough of the chilled syrup! That was a little disappointing. I tried making the plates a little smaller and probably ended up working too long with the dough. Cause the first time I made them they were scrumptious...I can't remember if I let it stand or not then...Perhaps I did!
Even gave some to my husband to take to work with him and all the German secretaries wanted the recipe. Rubbing off a little roots here!

I couldn't get hold of all the ingredients like cream of tartar. But don't worry if you can't source it. I baked without it.
Here is the recipe...

Not sure if I am allowed to post the recipe or not. There are several koeksister recipes available the one I used...
CAN BE SEEN BELOW. But like I said I got it from a very useful site www.recipezaar.com
They have a fabulous selection of South African recipes.

Koeksisters
servings
24
koeksisters
time to make 1¼ hours 1 hour prep
Change to: keoksisters US Metric
375ml water
800g sugar
2ml cream of tartar
2ml ground ginger
3 cinnamon sticks
500g cake flour
30ml baking powder
2ml salt
50ml butter
2 eggs
250ml milk

oil (for deep frying)

* For Large Groups Cakes
* Lighter Fare Cakes
* South African Cakes

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I made my own koeksisters last year. Came out great but was a LOT of work. Now I just rather enjoy them when I go home every 2 years or so.
Last week I made the most divine peppermint crisp tart mmmm now THAT was great... Even the German family loved it. *drool*

I know a South African that lives in Neustadt (20 minutes west). I don't think he's much of a baker, but I would wager he'd do a fine job of eating these things of which you speak.

Thank you for your feedback. Neustadt is just around the corner from us. Not so many in this part. Limburgerhof is one of the smaller villages around here. Not much happens. But the people are generally friendly. Can't deny I have the sense of thinking you're stepping back in time though. But perhaps with that idea you stay younger Everything is well organized and that's one of the things I like about Germany. (Well, at least the places I've been thus far.) I get the feeling everyone respects and obeys simple laws and regulations around here. An example - no one will cross a road if the robot is red - this applies even if there is no traffic of any means.

Have you tried koeksisters?

"robot"

you pass the Souf Afriken Test with flying colours o'lovely1!

Take care

I did that one on purpose! I was thinking should, I shouldn't I...But thought anyone who is a South African will for sure find that so funny! It took a while for me to get out of the habit of saying "robot." My husband, who is from Oxford Uk, didn't have a clue what I was on about. He still mocks me on that one;) I like the written accent - "Souf Afriken" I hear the Cape. I am grinning at the moment...South Africans are so full of life aren't they! Everyone smiles. About what ---Hmmm, perhaps the weather! The humor...Does anyone know if Jeramey Mansfield (hope spelling qualifies) is still on 94.7? You know the show "The Rude Awakening." Not everything on his show was funny, but there was always that odd occasion!

and for some SA foodstuffs online here in germany, have a look at my shop:

http://www.sagoodies.com

Hello Oceanlady

Thanks for the link. i trust you are from South Africa too! I once found a site in the UK that sold South African produce. Shipping is relatively expensive so I only did it once. I am going back for a trip and really can't wait to stock my suit case full of yummy goodies! I managed the idea of suppressing my craving for various foods. Tchibo published a book on South African cookery (in German) but it helps me practice the language in the process. So far I cooked two dishes + two puddings - all successful...

Hi there, I never thought i would find any south africans here, WOW! Now I really miss home! Life can be really lonely here sometimes! Are there any SA's living in the Neunkirchen/Saarbrücken area??

hi St Tina,
here in Trier live a decent amount of Nigerians. My good friend and co worker is Nigerian.
Does that help? Myself? Have never been to Africa but we plan on visiting some day...

Good luck with the baby...
jon