Justin Vermaak & Douw SteynSpecialised Cooking The Recce Way (Available in English and Afrikaans)

About

Vulture soup, anyone? Or how about diesel-dipped dog biscuits as a side to some fried python? If you prefer something less severe, then how about having a braai on top of a submarine out in the middle of the ocean?

The South African Special Forces, or Recces, are known for being fearless and tough. Not only must they pass a notoriously gruelling selection course, but once they have qualified as operators, they often spend weeks in the bush living off rat packs and whatever else they can find.

This cookbook with a difference combines stories about their experiences in the field during the Border War with recipes from the bush and the sea and even a few from the kitchen. Fortunately, most meals are edible! These recipe stories offer insight into the scope of activities of the different reconnaissance units, including 4 Recce at Langebaan, 5 Recce at Phalaborwa and 1 Recce at Durban.

Readers will also learn about some of the important life skills needed to be a member of the Special Forces as well as Recce philosophy, such as staying in the moment and being adaptable. This book feeds into the public’s fascination with this elite unit and will help to break down some of the secrecy around the Recces.

Product Features

• Available in English & Afrikaans
• A unique concept that combines recipes with stories about Recce operations – the perfect gift for all military fans
• With previously unpublished Recce photos
• Book will be actively promoted by the Recce veterans association (SASFA) – they have more than 7 000 Facebook followers and hold bi-monthly ‘story evening’ events
• TV series  on kykNET
• Published Date: October 2017
• ISBN: 978-1-86842-788-8
• 224 Pages