I wanted to give my blog name a unique twist while also representing what the blog was about. Lekker Living was the first thing that popped into my mind, and also the name I kept coming back to as I was brainstorming.
I figured I should explain what it means since most people probably wouldn't know.
I've grown up with and have come to love and overuse, like any other South African, the word lekker.
Lekker : [lekk-irrr with a rolling r] is a Dutch & Afrikaans (South African) word meaning tasty or delicious and was originally used to describe food...however, over time it has become quite the slang word with just about an endless amount of meanings.
Various other meanings: Nice, good, great, cool, pleasing or enjoyable, slightly intoxicated (yup), extremely, well, awesome, sexy, luscious, sweet....the list goes on.
Local is lekker has also become a popular slogan promoting South African culture, produce, etc.
I have always loved this word for it's positive vibe, it's ability to be applied to just about anything you enjoy and love, and of course for being so integrated with the South African culture I love!
Through this blog I want to share all things that I find lekker, whether it is travel, food, fitness, projects, or anything else I stumble upon & find myself obsessing over, enjoying, or being inspired by.
I figured I should explain what it means since most people probably wouldn't know.
I've grown up with and have come to love and overuse, like any other South African, the word lekker.
Lekker : [lekk-irrr with a rolling r] is a Dutch & Afrikaans (South African) word meaning tasty or delicious and was originally used to describe food...however, over time it has become quite the slang word with just about an endless amount of meanings.
Various other meanings: Nice, good, great, cool, pleasing or enjoyable, slightly intoxicated (yup), extremely, well, awesome, sexy, luscious, sweet....the list goes on.
Local is lekker has also become a popular slogan promoting South African culture, produce, etc.
I have always loved this word for it's positive vibe, it's ability to be applied to just about anything you enjoy and love, and of course for being so integrated with the South African culture I love!
Through this blog I want to share all things that I find lekker, whether it is travel, food, fitness, projects, or anything else I stumble upon & find myself obsessing over, enjoying, or being inspired by.