Lani and Louzel

Mom and Daughter, Lani (51) and Louzel (26) are visiting MKRSA from Cradock. Strong family values, and a dedicated approach to Gran, is what they will be bringing to the show. Here are some Q and A’s from Team Lani and Louzel

 

Lani

Who taught you how to cook?

Both my husband’s grandmothers. Ouma Tok and Ouma Alida taught me how to cook. My mother in law Delene is still teaching me many kitchen secrets to this day.

What style of food will you be cooking on MKRSA?

I cook farm-style and traditional South African Food. My daughter brings a new twist to these old favourites, which is why we make such a great team.

What ingredients do you use a lot of?

I use Karoo lamb and venison from our farm and fresh vegetables and herbs from the vegetable garden. Il like to source local products from neighbouring farms like chicken, eggs, milk and cream.

What are your daughter’s most annoying habits?

She sometimes lets out a swearword or two. But I am her mother and I can tell her not to do that.

What is your ultimate food dream?

Louzel and I would love to publish a recipe book honouring our heritage of home cooks an telling our family stories.

What are your hobbies other than cooking?

I am also a potter and besides cooking, it is something that I am very passionate about. I do a lot of sewing and I am always crocheting something when my hands are not doing something else.

What do you love most about your team mate?

The thing that I love most about my daughter is that she is bold and has lots of confidence.

What is your favourite South African Dish?

Karoo Lamb.

 

Louzel

How did you decide to enter MKRSA?

We saw the advertisement on M-Net and when I phoned my mom, my dad had already encouraged her to do the same.

How would you describe your relationship with your mother?

One day, my mom was baking cakes in the stand mixer when I decided to join her. We still bake with that same mixer. We have a very solid relationship, and she is one of my closest friends.

What ingredients do you use a lot of?

Lamb from our farm in Cradock is a daily treat. Other than that, I have loads of spices in my cupboard, with sumac perhaps being one of my favourites.

Where does your passion for food come from?

I come from such a long line of proud, formidable women and home cooks, I think cooking has been etched into my DNA.

What do you see as your biggest strength in the competition?

I think the fact that I am cooking with my mom is not only an advantage, but a massive privilege.

What are your biggest weaknesses in the competition?

I Think the fact that I am a green 26-year old, means I have less experience than the rest of the contestants.

What is your favourite South African Dish?

Karoo Lamb would take top prize.

 

My Kitchen Rules South Africa is a proudly local M-Net Production, and will screen on DStv Channel 101 every Sunday, at 18:00.

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