Getting Started
Welcome to the family!
Welcome to Our Recipe Book
This website is a special place for our family and friends to share, save, and enjoy recipes from our three homelands: the United Kingdom, South Africa, and New Zealand.
Whether it's Nanna's famous roast, a traditional bobotie, or a classic Pavlova, every recipe here tells a story about our family. And now it's your turn to add yours!
How to Join
Getting set up is quick and easy:
- Click "Join the Family" in the top-right corner of any page (or "Register" if you're on a phone and the menu is open).
- Enter your email address and choose a password. Make sure it's at least 6 characters with a mix of letters and numbers.
- Check your email inbox for a confirmation link and click it. (Check your spam/junk folder if you don't see it within a few minutes.)
- Contact Dale to let him know you've registered. He'll grant you access to the site so you can browse and share recipes.
- Once Dale has approved your account, sign in with your email and password and you're all set!
What You Can Do
Once you're signed in and approved, you can:
- Browse all family recipes with photos, stories, and step-by-step instructions
- Search and filter by category (British Classics, South African, etc.) or dish type (Main Course, Dessert, etc.)
- Share your own recipes with photos and the story behind them
- Print any recipe in a clean, printer-friendly format
- Download the app to your phone for quick access from your home screen
A Quick Tour
The Home Page
The first thing you'll see is "Fresh from the Kitchen" showing the latest recipes added by the family. You'll also spot a fun facts banner with quirky trivia about the UK, South Africa, and New Zealand, and a weather widget showing conditions back home.
Browse Recipes
Click "Browse Recipes" in the menu to see all recipes in a card grid. Use the search bar and filters to find exactly what you're looking for.
Share a Recipe
Click "Share a Recipe" to add your own. Fill in the details, add a photo, and tell the story behind the dish. Your recipe will appear on the home page for everyone to enjoy!




