Summer Braai Magic | Long Evenings, Great Food, and my KuierKos Favourites

Dear KuierKos Family,

There's just something about summer in the Netherlands that makes it feel extra special — especially when the wind finally lies down, the heat eases off, and those long golden evenings seem to stretch forever.

And for me, that's when the braai magic happens. Not the kind that leaves you melting in a hot kitchen, but the relaxed, late-afternoon kind, where you can hear the birds, pour a glass of bubbles, and get everything ready while someone else does the heavy lifting over the coals.

In our house, the flames belong to Mr KuierKos — the Braaimaster himself. I leave the tongs in his expert hands while I potter around with my favourites:

🍅 My easy 'no-cook' Tomato & Herb Bulgur Tabbouleh Salad – loaded with tomato, coriander, and olive oil > recipe
🥩 KuierKos mustard lamb sosaties and KuierKos boerewors – ready for the braai
🧀 Bowls of tzatziki, feta, hummus, and (when I've had time) some proper dolmades
🔥 And of course, no braai is complete without good old braaibroodjies – crispy, cheesy, and nostalgic

I'm not sure what you'd call this kind of meal — Mediterranean meets South African with a Dutch garden view — but for me, it's pure fusion comfort.

So if you're anything like me and prefer your summer cooking outdoors (with a glass in hand), make sure you've stocked up on all the essentials — KuierKos style.

Here's to lazy sunsets, smoky braais, and those evenings that make us fall in love with summer all over again.

With a toast and a tong,
Marnella & Andreas

Great food. Slow sunsets. One braaibroodjie at a time.