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eptemberhasarrivedandwithit, warmerdaysand
nights.ThismonthwecelebrateHeritageDayon 24
Septemberandformanythisis a daytogatheraround
a goodoldbraai.In thisfeature,I explorethedifferent
braaistandsavailableonthemarket,fromfreestanding
tobuilt-in,andlookat a fewoutdoorkitchenideas.
What’strending
Whenit comestothelatestinnovations,DavidFanner,Chad-
O-Chef’smarketingmanager,says,“Ourrangeofhybridbraais
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It’s braai
time
Kelebogile Nondzaba reveals what’s hot
in braai innovations and notes what to look
out for when shopping
Braais and outdoor kitchens
allow one to alternate between gas, wood or charcoal as
needed. This advancement in braai technology bridges the
gap between busy weekdays and relaxed weekends. A quick
pair of chops prepared over a gas fire after a long day out or
a flamboyant rotisserie roast over hickory wood coals when
entertaining guests, all in one braai.” Derick Pauls, Chad-O-
Chef’s national sales and export manager, concurs, and further
adds that “accessories like grill lights that fit onto your
braaied dome handle, including a thermometer meat probe
to assist with that perfect roast and of course smoking your
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