I used to hate koeksisters (all you non South African readers, it's like a doughnut dipped in sugar syrup, just entirely different) as they were just these overly sweet soggy stuff. So, when I started visiting my friend 15 years ago, I wasn't interested in tasting her mother's (Tannie Petro) koeksisters.
I can still remember eating my first real koeksister... I was 10, we were in Parys, and I just fell from my bycicle on a tar road. I was in shock, needed sugar, and so I took my first bite. I was hooked.
I thought that this was for all koeksisters, but it wasn't, only those of Tannie Petro. So for the next 15 years I've joined the club of fans, promoting them to friends and family who in their turn promoted them to their friends and family.
Why do I love them?
Good question. If you concentrate on that first bite, you will hear a soft crunch as the sweet shell is broken to reveal the meatiness that is firm, soft and juicy. You will notice hints of cinnamon and ginger breaking the sweetness and you will be filled with a childlike happiness.
When you've returned to reality, this is why I'm writing about it today:
Huletts koeksister champion competition
It is the opportunity to make someone's (who has been making koeksisters for 30 years) dreams come true!!! Yes, I might be bias, but I believe that Tannie Petro can win. If you live in the Joburg area and want to taste before you judge, send me your email address and we will get you your taster.
If you have tasted these koeksisters, please vote (standard SMS rates apply, you can vote as many times as you like and you can also vote online).
SMS Koeksister followed by either, Robindale Spar cnr of Malibongwe and Gaiety, Randburg or Tuismark Tuisnywerheid 129 Milner Av, 19 Northcliff Centre, Montroux, Johannesburg to 32113 before 30 May. You know they totally deserve it!
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