WELL-KNOWN chef and author, Gordon Wright, kicked off the national launch of his new cookbook Karoo Food on Saturday, May 26, at the Graaff-Reinet Club during the fifth annual Stoep Tasting Wine Weekend.
At the launch, Gordon was introduced by his wife, Rose, who is the coordinator of the Graaff-Reinet Stoep Tasting Wine Weekend.
Wright said he likes to tell the stories of his food and showcase his journey through the Karoo.
His mission in life is “to save the world – one bite at a time”.
“Traditionally the women of the house were the ones that cooked, but nowadays it seems like the men are overshadowing them, although some of them only seek a reason to enjoy a glass of wine in the kitchen,” Wright joked.
“Women have always been the backbone of the kitchen and this book is a tribute to all the great ladies in our lives who taught us how to cook.
“It is a pity that my own mom can’t be here to see my new cookbook, but she is now up in the big kitchen in the sky, watching us,” he said.
His new cookbook does not contain complicated recipes, but rather recipes that contain good, honest ingredients which are wholesome and generally easy to get hold of.
“Use the recipes as a rough guide and add some love to it. Don’t forget a nice glass of wine as well, enjoy it and let’s keep Karoo food cool,” Wright concluded in his speech.
Afterwards everybody enjoyed a glass of MCC and some wines sponsored by The House of Krone, Whalehaven, The Fledge & Co wines and Karoo Eyewear.
All the Karoo Food cookbooks were sold out within a short time.
Karoo Food will be available at all good bookstores nationwide from this weekend or by contacting the author directly at gordon@tasteofthekaroo.co.za