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<\/a>Tracy and Christine, who are both grannies with a total of 17 grandchildren between them, decided to call themselves Team Gee-Gee, which is short for Galloping Grannies.<\/p>\n
“The Ultimate Braai Master” is a South African reality TV show where the braai master and braai buddy have to cook gourmet meals on an open fire.<\/p>
Thirteen teams of two are competing and, over a 60 day period, they are judged and eliminated until only two teams are left.<\/p>\n
These two teams will go into the final, with the winners walking away with the title of Ultimate Braai Master, R500 000, a new fully kitted Suzuki SX4 and a trip to Florida in the United States, to take part in the World Food Championships.<\/p>\n
When asked why the duo had decided to enter the competition, Tracy explained: \u201cI entered to experience a road trip of a lifetime and to see our beautiful country.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter a bad motor bike accident a year ago, I found out that life is too short and I would like to experience some sort of adventure.<\/p>\n
“I added this to my bucket list and then, in November, I saw the entry form for Ultimate Braai Master, so I entered.<\/p>\n
\u201cI heard nothing from them until mid-January, when I received a most welcome email to tell us that Team Gee-Gee had been shortlisted out of thousands of entries to attend the auditions at the Indaba Hotel, on March 7.\u201d<\/p>\n
On the day of the auditions, the two were given an empty stand the size of a parking bay.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe had to take everything with us, braai, tables, pots etc,\u201d explained Tracy.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe had four hours to make a fire, set up, cook a meal and serve it to the judges.\u201d<\/p>\n
The women served a three course meal offering the following:<\/p>\n
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- \u00a0Starter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A beef roll with spinach and mozzarella wrapped in bacon.<\/p>\n
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- \u00a0Entr\u00e9e<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Braised lamb shank served with spicy tomato rice and mint peas.<\/p>\n
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- \u00a0Dessert<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A blueberry muffin baked inside an orange, in the coals, served with poached meringues floating on orange custard.<\/p>\n
This bold menu did the trick and, on March 23, the two were named as one of the teams to compete in the Ultimate Braai Master competition.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Tracy Graham and Christine Vermaak\u2019s food is tasted during their auditions at the Indaba Hotel, on March 7.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n The pair are very positive about the challenge ahead and Tracey said: \u201cWe are very positive about winning, because we can cook and have had many more years of cooking experience than the younger teams.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe advantage of being a bit older is that we are calm and will not panic under pressure.\u201d<\/p>\n
Season four of the Ultimate Braai Master will be screened on eTV, with the first episode set to hit screens on September 20.<\/p>\n
In conclusion, Tracy shared the pair’s \u2018secret\u2019 to a prefect braai: \u201cFamily and friends around the braai enjoying a meal.<\/p>\n
\u201cRemember to only use the best meat and ingredients.<\/p>\n
\u201cMost importantly, control your fire, don\u2019t kill your meat twice.\u201d<\/p>\n
Follow Team Gee-Gee’s journey on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n
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- \u00a0https:\/\/instagram.com\/teamgeegeeubm4\/<\/li>\n
- \u00a0https:\/\/twitter.com\/TeamGeeGeesUBM4<\/li>\n
- \u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Team-Gee-Gee-1437639216528550<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- \u00a0Dessert<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- \u00a0Entr\u00e9e<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n