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Gert

Gert is the South African behind braaimate.com. Twenty years in Australia, one well-used backyard braai, and a running list of every swap, shop and workaround that keeps the taste of home alive. He tests every substitute himself, buys what he reviews, and has lost enough biltong to Brisbane humidity to write the guide. Say howzit at howzit@braaimate.com.

South African ingredient substitutes in Australia: the complete guide

5 October 202614 July 2026 by Gert
South African ingredient substitutes in Australia laid out on a wooden kitchen bench in warm natural light

The complete guide to South African ingredient substitutes in Australia. What Coles and Woolworths stock, what to swap, and where to find the real thing.

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South African shops in Australia: the directory, state by state

20 October 202611 July 2026 by Gert
South African deli counter in Australia, biltong hanging behind the counter with shelves of chutney and rusks

A verified, state-by-state directory of South African shops in Australia: the biltong makers, delis and grocers you can walk into, plus online stores. Add yours if we have missed it.

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The potjie pot guide for Australia

20 October 202611 July 2026 by Gert
A three-legged cast iron potjie pot steaming over a campfire at an Australian bush campsite at sunset

A plain-English guide to buying a potjie in Australia: which size to get, how it differs from a camp oven, where to find one, and how to season and care for cast iron.

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Braaibroodjies with Australian ingredients

11 October 202611 July 2026 by Gert
Braaibroodjies toasting golden in a hinged braai grid over grey coals, melted cheese escaping at the edges

How to make braaibroodjies, the South African braai sandwich, with ingredients from any Australian supermarket. Cheese, tomato, onion, chutney and the rules that matter.

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Braai vs bbq: an expat settles it

27 September 202611 July 2026 by Gert
A charcoal kettle braai with glowing coals beside an open gas barbecue on an Australian patio at sunset

Braai or barbie? A South African expat in Australia settles the difference, from the fire to the boerewors to what the Aussies get gloriously right.

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