oxtail

We’re about to venture into our first month of winter and now, more than ever, we need to keep our spirits up and keep our health on track. Winter woolies, crackling fires, hearty stews and rich wholesome soups are the order of the day.

Winter is probably the season most associated with ox meat – nothing beats a rich and aromatic oxtail stew – but ox, also a Halaal certified meat, can be used in a number of inspiring ways, and N1 offer a wide range of cuts to tempt adventurous taste buds.

Ox Tripe

Winter arrived with a bang in Cape Town this week as it was left battered and bruised in a storm said to be the greatest storm the Cape has seen in 30 years. Thankfully it also meant plenty of rain which is desperately needed considering the drought and the fact that the city was officially declared a disaster area earlier this year. Now that we’re finally into the cold and wet season, if ever you needed an excuse to hibernate and delight in warm winter dishes, this is it.