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In this exciting first episode of Hammy Eats, presented by Nick Hamman, we sit down with the legendary Chef Andile Somdaka, who once had the incredible honour of cooking for South Africa's first democratically elected president, Nelson Mandela, and his successor, Thabo Mbeki.
Chef Andile takes Nick on a journey to his very own vegetable garden, where he grows the fresh produce used in his restaurant, Eziko in Midrand. Learn about the chef's sustainable farming practices and the importance of using homegrown ingredients. After the tour, Chef Andile shares his culinary expertise by cooking up two mouthwatering dishes, all while recounting the unforgettable experience of preparing meals for some of the world’s most influential leaders.
This episode is packed with flavourful stories, cooking tips, and a deeper look into South African history—plus, a glimpse of what a former presidential chef cooks when he's in the kitchen with Nick!
Don't miss out on this delicious adventure. Hit that subscribe button and join us for more food, travel, and fascinating stories from around the world!
Watch the other episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbbuZX7plnbcOGtbNwO8kEPrQIifoaszX&si=u_VkP81AIVX3fSu6
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00:00 Intro
00:23 Eziko
01:26 Harvesting Fresh Product Part 1
02:45 Harvesting Fresh Produce Part 2
03:41 Cooking the first meal
04:35 Tasting and chat about cooking for Nelson Mandela
06:38 Cooking the second meal
08:30 Outro
In this exciting first episode of Hammy Eats, presented by Nick Hamman, we sit down with the legendary Chef Andile Somdaka, who once had the incredible honour of cooking for South Africa's first democratically elected president, Nelson Mandela, and his successor, Thabo Mbeki.
Chef Andile takes Nick on a journey to his very own vegetable garden, where he grows the fresh produce used in his restaurant, Eziko in Midrand. Learn about the chef's sustainable farming practices and the importance of using homegrown ingredients. After the tour, Chef Andile shares his culinary expertise by cooking up two mouthwatering dishes, all while recounting the unforgettable experience of preparing meals for some of the world’s most influential leaders.
This episode is packed with flavourful stories, cooking tips, and a deeper look into South African history—plus, a glimpse of what a former presidential chef cooks when he's in the kitchen with Nick!
Don't miss out on this delicious adventure. Hit that subscribe button and join us for more food, travel, and fascinating stories from around the world!
Watch the other episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbbuZX7plnbcOGtbNwO8kEPrQIifoaszX&si=u_VkP81AIVX3fSu6
#HammyEats #ChefAndileSomdaka #NelsonMandela #ThaboMbeki #SouthAfricanCuisine #FoodAndTravel #CookingStories #FarmToTable #SustainableFarming #ChefLife #CookingForPresidents #SouthAfricanHistory #FoodExploration #NickHamman #FarmFreshIngredients #Foodies #CookingShow #Agriculture #southafricanfood
00:00 Intro
00:23 Eziko
01:26 Harvesting Fresh Product Part 1
02:45 Harvesting Fresh Produce Part 2
03:41 Cooking the first meal
04:35 Tasting and chat about cooking for Nelson Mandela
06:38 Cooking the second meal
08:30 Outro