Twenty years ago a group of ex-pats in Nashville founded a networking platform for SA women living in Tennessee.


Twenty years ago a group of ex-pats in Nashville founded a networking platform for SA women living in Tennessee.

SA Emporium isn’t only great to find your favourite goodies online, but it is also an ideal site to find yummy homegrown recipes.

The recent announcement by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) to close the SA Chicago Consulate in December 2021 sparked SACCUSA to address the issue with the SA Ambassador, Ms Nomaindiya Mefeketo.

In Texas a great event was held in Fredericksburg with Safari Wines as partner.

Be merry and drink wine! In Tampa, Florida a truly SA food and wine event was held and restauranteers from Naples, Florida delivered on great cuisine.

South African Wine USA recently held a wine tasting in Atlanta. John Sizer from South African Beer, Wine and Spirits shared his wisdom and wine with guests.

New Orleans of old was a city alive with the vibrant sounds of music coming from bars, known for its Creole cuisine and a host for many celebrations and festivals. Irma Green reminisces about the time she spent there.

The entire world has one thing in common – we are Covid-fatigued and need some soul time. As soon as borders open and you can visit South Africa again, include a bit of bush therapy in your diary. Irma Green, who lives in the heart of the beautiful Mpumalanga province in SA, shares her recent experience in the Kruger National Park.

Neil Diamond has become used to the quick jokes when he introduces himself. Being a people’s person all his life, his name has more than often set the tone for conversation and broken the ice in difficult conversations.

I have always loved braai’ing a large fillet on hot coals for guests. This remains my go to when lighting my Texas Zulu fire-pit , but since arriving in the USA, I have had to learn how to use my gas braai. This has opened new possibilities for steak braai’ing. I was shown a YouTube video a few years ago showing how the “Steak BBQ World Champion” from the USA does his steaks, and it has transformed my steak slider when getting things going before the main braai.

South Africans are spoilt for choice when it comes to sourcing and buying goodies from their homeland in the USA

There is a new kid on the block for biltong and droëwors!

At Anton’s Meat and Eat there is something for everyone! Whether you are looking for wholesome South African cookies, chocolates or spices to zoosh up a dish, it is available right here. Their online store also has gifts and a variety of biltong and droewors products.