A Taste of Tradition

For Araweegha Damon, koesisters have been a labour of love for the past five years, a journey of patience, experimentation, and pride. After trying countless recipes, she finally crafted her own, a perfect balance of spice, softness, and sweetness. It’s her unique twist. One that carries her personal touch while honouring the traditions she grew up with.

In Araweegha’s family, Sundays were never complete without koesisters. The scent of warm spices and syrup would drift through the house, calling everyone to the kitchen before breakfast was even ready. As a young girl, she would stand beside her mother, watching her twist the dough with effortless grace. Those quiet, joyful moments sparked her passion and planted the seed for what would one day become her own signature recipe.

To Araweegha, koesisters are far more than a sweet treat. They are part of her Cape Malay heritage, a symbol of togetherness and a Sunday ritual that brings the family closer. “It’s not just about the taste,” she says. “It’s about what they mean comfort, love, and connection.”

Her secret? Two special ingredients that give her koesisters a flavour like no other. Soft, fluffy, perfectly spiced, and lightly sweetened, each bite takes you on a journey from the familiar warmth of home to a taste that feels almost magical. “Without my special touch, a koesister just isn’t a koesister,” she laughs.

In Araweegha’s home, koesisters are the key to happy mornings. A Sunday without them? The family would be in a mood! But with her signature recipe on the table, everyone gathers, drawn in by the comforting aroma, the golden colour, and the love baked into every bite.

For Araweegha, that’s what makes it all worthwhile knowing that every koesister she makes carries the same warmth and joy she once felt as a little girl in her mother’s kitchen. It’s more than baking; it’s continuing a legacy, one syrupy twist at a time.