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JOBURG WEST<br />

SUNA ROBBERTS<br />

Make-up artist<br />

to the stars<br />

Dear dad ...<br />

we’ve got<br />

a prize for<br />

you!<br />

HOT<br />

ONLINE<br />

21BUYS<br />

WINTER<br />

DELIGHTS<br />

SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD<br />

<strong>June</strong> <strong>2020</strong>


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Competition rules<br />

The judges’ decision is final. Prizes cannot be<br />

transferred or redeemed for cash. Competitions<br />

are not open to the sponsors or Caxton<br />

employees or their families. Get It Magazine<br />

reserves the right to publish the names of<br />

winners, who will be contacted telephonically<br />

and need to collect their prizes from Caxton<br />

Northern branch within 10 days or they will be<br />

forfeited. Prizewinners names are published on<br />

our Facebook page monthly.<br />

CONTENTS<br />

WHY DON’T YOU ...<br />

4 Jolly good fun to be had at home<br />

8 Order novels online and then Facetime or Houseparty ... great fun<br />

WISH LIST<br />

10 It’s officially spoil-yourself-<strong>June</strong><br />

PEOPLE<br />

12 We chat to Suna Robberts about celebs, over-tweezed eyebrows<br />

and her future dreams<br />

BEAUTY<br />

20 Masks for glowing skin<br />

FOOD<br />

29 If it’s sweet, warm and delicious, we want it<br />

30 Hearty goulash. Slow cooked lamb. And two exceptional wines.<br />

Winter’s looking damn fine!<br />

34 Need to beat winter lurgies? Try healthy, immune-boosting<br />

smoothies<br />

HOME<br />

36 How colour can impact your state of mind ...<br />

GARDEN<br />

38 There’s loads to do in the garden this month<br />

SHOPPING<br />

16 Online buys on our most wanted list this month<br />

TRAVEL<br />

44 We live in a country where there’s loads to explore<br />

WIN<br />

26 A hamper filled to the brim with everything dad will love<br />

46 Win a bottle of The Old Man’s Blend Red 2019 and The Old Man’s<br />

Blend White 2019<br />

COVER IMAGE<br />

André Robberts<br />

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A hot date!<br />

Jolly good fun to be had at home this <strong>June</strong><br />

Amazing online cooking experience<br />

For an extraordinary online cooking experience,<br />

you shouldn’t miss courses by Sandy’s Kitchen ...<br />

an hour of pure culinary pleasure! An enormously<br />

popular caterer, Sandy has been giving online<br />

courses during lockdown ... she’s gone Middle<br />

Eastern with Pinina’s tabbouleh and Indian with<br />

lamb Madras, beaten the winter chills with lamb<br />

shank cassoulet and posh with smoked salmon<br />

and dill tart. The live, online demos are held on<br />

Fridays from 10am to 11am, and cost R150. You’ll<br />

need to book prior to the event on WhatsApp 082<br />

882 0238 and the themes are given in advance on<br />

Sandy’s Instagram page (sandyskitchensa).<br />

Virtual roses<br />

Nothing beats being able to wander down<br />

rows of roses, inhaling their perfume. But<br />

then along came travel restrictions, personal<br />

distancing and face masks. So now, although<br />

all its outlets are open for a real rose fix,<br />

Ludwig’s Roses has gone virtual. That means<br />

you can browse the rose catalogue on-line,<br />

and order roses on-line for delivery or kerbside<br />

collection. For ‘how to’ advice on almost every<br />

aspect of rose growing – from planting to<br />

spraying, transplanting and pruning – visit<br />

www.ludwigsroses.co.za and click on the<br />

YouTube social media icon. Once you’ve been<br />

inspired, order away. Delivery in the metro<br />

areas is free for orders of R1 000 or more.<br />

A game drive ... in your living room<br />

For an authentic experience in nature, these awesome nature live<br />

streams will let you experience the great outdoors from the comfort<br />

of your sofa.<br />

Naledi – Cat Eye Camera has been set up at the eye level of a<br />

leopard to give you a sense of the size of the different creatures<br />

that visit the waterhole. It’s at the Naledi game lodge in the gamerich<br />

greater Kruger conservancy, so marvellous viewing. Cheetah,<br />

lions, elephant, giraffe, impala, baboons, warthog and owls have all<br />

been spotted recently, along with genets, meercats, waterbuck and<br />

porcupines. Tune in: youtu.be/8UFA66bi-0g<br />

Also try the Nkorho Bush Lodge site, which is in the Sabi Sand<br />

private game reserve. This camera is equipped with infrared<br />

technology, allowing you to take a look at the watering hole at night.<br />

The area is famous for Big Five viewing, and birdlife is abundant. Tune<br />

in: youtu.be/gUZjDCZEMDA<br />

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Virtual art expos<br />

We’ve found three local virtual art exhibitions you can enjoy without<br />

leaving your laptop…<br />

Banele Khoza’s gallery/shop/studio/artist project in vibey<br />

Braamfontein, done out in soft pastels, is a light and airy space for the<br />

expression of creativity. You can view the current exhibition, Blue is<br />

the Warmest Colour, with works by artists such as Vusi Beauchamp,<br />

Nelson Makamo and Jodi Bieber ... well worth an hour or so.<br />

Details: bkhz.art/virtual-tours<br />

The Norval Foundation is offering #60SecondArt digital stories via<br />

YouTube, Instagram and Facebook, giving art lovers knowledge clips<br />

on a specific artist, painting, or sculpture. The art being discussed<br />

either forms part of the Homestead Collection, or is art currently on<br />

display. Or you could take a virtual tour of the foundation’s beautiful<br />

Cape Town grounds. We’d recommend you do both.<br />

Details: w.norvalfoundation.org/virtual-tour/<br />

Walk around Standard Bank Art Gallery’s 3D experience which<br />

showcases its Lumières d’Afriques Exhibition. Click on selected tiles<br />

to stand in front of each artwork and read about the artist and the<br />

work itself. There are 54 works from artists across the African continent<br />

to marvel at. All the pieces were made under the theme, The Light of<br />

Africa. Details: my.matterport.com/show/?m=KoMFpZVX3JY<br />

The Big Flower Fight is going to be a big<br />

blooming joy to watch. This is to flower lovers<br />

what The Great British Bake Off is to bakers.<br />

It’s a (friendly) floral fight between 10 pairs of<br />

florists, sculptors and garden designers, who<br />

pull out all the stops to see who can build the<br />

biggest, boldest and most beautiful garden<br />

sculptures. There are challenges including<br />

woodwork, floristry and landscaping, and the<br />

competitors will be encouraged to use plants<br />

and materials that are earth-friendly. Each<br />

week a team will be eliminated ... leading up<br />

to an exciting floral finale, when one team will<br />

win the flower crown! It started on May 18 on<br />

Netflix which means you’ve got a few episodes<br />

to binge watch.<br />

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New on Showmax<br />

Season one of Run is a top Showmax choice<br />

this month. Seventeen years ago, college<br />

sweethearts, Ruby and Billy made a pact – if<br />

either of them ever texted the word RUN<br />

and the other replied with the same word,<br />

they would drop everything, board the first<br />

train after 5pm out of Grand Central Station,<br />

and travel across America together. But<br />

they’re about to discover that the reality of<br />

taking that leap may not be quite how they<br />

pictured it.<br />

Insecure (S4) is an insightful, raunchy,<br />

and hilarious journey through the life of<br />

a 20-something black woman that cuts<br />

through stereotypes with sharp wit and an<br />

effusive spirit.<br />

From David Simon and Ed Burns – award<br />

-winning creators of The Wire – comes<br />

The Plot Against America (S1), an alternate<br />

history story in which Franklin D Roosevelt<br />

loses the 1940 US presidential election to<br />

Nazi sympathiser Charles Lindbergh. What<br />

follows is the terrifying and tension-building<br />

tale of the country’s turn to fascism, told<br />

through the eyes of a working-class Jewish<br />

family in New Jersey in the build-up to World<br />

War 2.<br />

In season one of The Outsiders, police<br />

detective Ralph Anderson is still grieving the<br />

death of his own son when the mutilated<br />

body of 11-year-old Frankie Peterson is<br />

found in the Georgia woods. The mysterious<br />

circumstances surrounding the horrifying<br />

crime lead Ralph to bring in unorthodox<br />

private investigator Holly Gibney to help<br />

explain the inexplicable.<br />

Golden Globe nominee Patrick Dempsey<br />

(McDreamy in Grey’s Anatomy) and<br />

Alessandro Borghi (Suburra), co-star in<br />

season one of Devils, an adaptation of the<br />

best-selling book by Italian trader Guido<br />

Maria Brera – an insider’s look at the world of<br />

millionaire bankers.<br />

In Billions season five, Bobby Axelrod and<br />

Chuck Rhoades see their vicious rivalry<br />

reignited, while new enemies rise and<br />

take aim. The struggle for power becomes<br />

a struggle for survival, and all characters<br />

must adapt or risk extinction. Look out for<br />

Golden Globe winner Julianna Margulies<br />

(The Good Wife, Hot Zone) as Catherine Brant,<br />

an Ivy League sociology professor and<br />

bestselling author.<br />

‘Good Kenyan girls become good Kenyan<br />

wives,’ but Kena and Ziki long for something<br />

more. When love blossoms between them in<br />

Rafiki, the two girls will be forced to choose<br />

between happiness and safety.<br />

Our best of Netflix<br />

Netflix series and movies we can’t get enough of...<br />

... and<br />

binge!<br />

New Girl<br />

If you fancy a classic, you can’t go wrong with Modern Family. This Emmywinning<br />

sitcom about Jay Pritchett and his eclectic family dealing with<br />

the challenges of contemporary life in Los Angeles, stars Ed O’Neill, Sofía<br />

Vergara, and Julie Bowen.<br />

Great fun ... filmed in a loft in downtown LA, New Girl revolves around the<br />

quirky Jessica Day, who moves in with three single guys. With 146 episodes<br />

to watch, this will keep you entertained for months!<br />

The sci-fi anthology series Black Mirror is exceptionally creepy. It explores<br />

a twisted, high-tech near-future, where humanity’s greatest innovations<br />

and darkest instincts collide.<br />

How to Get Away with Murder – all you need know is it’s a Shonda<br />

Rhimes legal drama/thriller. What more could you want? Staring Viola<br />

Davis as Annalise Keating, a law professor at a prestigious university in<br />

Philadelphia who, along with a handful of her students, gets involved in a<br />

murder plot. Unmissable!<br />

In Last Breath, a commercial deep sea diver is stranded on the seabed. He<br />

has five minutes of oxygen, but there’s no chance of rescue for more than<br />

half an hour. With access to amazing archives, this is the true story of one<br />

man’s impossible fight for survival.<br />

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Book club<br />

Don’t skip book club. Order novels online and then<br />

Facetime or Houseparty ... great fun!<br />

Ellie is perfectly happy, living a quiet life with her husband, Clive.<br />

Well, she does sometimes wonder about the way he talks to her,<br />

and about all the things she hasn’t yet achieved. But she’s happy<br />

enough. Dan is definitely content. He has a predictable, ordered<br />

existence, making harps in his isolated barn on Exmoor, and he’s<br />

more than happy being on his own, far away from other people<br />

and, crucially, far away from any risk of surprises. Then a chance<br />

meeting changes everything. Ellie and the Harp Maker is an<br />

enchanting, endearing story ... perfect for a lazy afternoon read.<br />

R195. • When Katie Straw’s body is pulled from the waters of the<br />

local suicide spot, the police decide it’s an open-and-shut case.<br />

A standard-issue female suicide. But the residents of Widringham<br />

women’s refuge, where Katie worked, don’t agree. They say it’s<br />

murder. Jessica Moor’s Keeper is a feminist thriller that asks what<br />

justice looks like in a system blinkered by prejudice, a literary<br />

page-turner about a crime as shocking as it is commonplace.<br />

R290 • One son lied. One son died. Alice’s son is dead. Indigo’s<br />

son is accused of murder. But Indigo is determined to prove her<br />

beloved Kane is innocent. Searching for evidence, she’s helped<br />

by a kind stranger who takes an interest in her situation. Little<br />

does she know that her new friend, Alice, has her own agenda.<br />

Alice obviously can’t tell Indigo who she really is, but she wants to<br />

understand why her son was killed, and she needs to make sure<br />

that Indigo’s efforts to free Kane don’t put her remaining family<br />

at risk. But how long will it take for Indigo to discover her identity? And what other secrets<br />

will come out as she digs deeper? No one knows a son as his mother. But neither Alice nor<br />

Indigo know the whole truth about their boys, and what happened between them on that<br />

fateful night. Emily Koch’s Keep Him Close is a great psychological thriller about love, hate<br />

and forgiveness. R290. • Micah Mortimer isn’t the most polished person you’ll ever meet.<br />

He measures out his days running errands for work, maintaining an impeccable cleaning<br />

regime and going for runs (7.15, every morning). He’s content with the steady balance of<br />

his life. But then the order of things starts to tilt. His woman friend Cassia (he refuses to call<br />

anyone in her late thirties a ‘girlfriend’) tells him she’s facing eviction because of a cat. Then<br />

a teenager shows up at Micah’s door claiming to be his son, a surprise Micah seems poorly<br />

equipped to handle. Redhead by the Side of the Road is an intimate look into the heart<br />

and mind of a man who sometimes finds those around him just out of reach – and a love<br />

story about the differences that make us all unique. R290.<br />

You can order books online for delivery to your home from loot.co.za, takealot.com,<br />

readerswarehouse.co.za and exclusivebooks.co.za.<br />

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The FAT bastard Chenin Blanc 2018 was blended from a selection of the best wine from<br />

the year’s ripe harvest, and is described as ‘a taste of sunshine’. All juicy yellow peach, vanilla<br />

and fresh lime, we’re drinking it at this month’s book club. Let’s face it, we all need a ray<br />

of sunshine in our lives right now. Lovely with a prawn curry or a smoked salmon dish.<br />

Between around R85 and R95 from your local wine store.


Physics genius Caro Kerber-Murphy knows she’s smart. With straight As and a college scholarship already in the bag, she’s<br />

meeting her two dads’ colossal expectations and then some. But there’s one test she’s never quite been able to ace. Love.<br />

Then, in a particularly desperate moment, Caro discovers a (definitely questionable) scientific breakthrough that promises<br />

to make you irresistible to everyone around you. Could this, she wonders, be the key? What happens next will change<br />

everything Caro thought she knew about chemistry – in the lab and in love. By Comedy Women in Print prize-winner Laura<br />

Steven, The Love Hypothesis is a LGBT romantic comedy with a twist. R140 • Twenty years ago, Abigail Sorenson’s brother,<br />

Robert, went missing one day before her sixteenth birthday, never to be seen again. That same year, she began receiving<br />

scattered chapters in the mail from a mysterious guidebook, whose anonymous authors promised to make her life soar<br />

to heights beyond her wildest dreams. Now, two decades after receiving those first pages, Abi is invited to learn ‘the truth’<br />

about the book. It’s an opportunity too intriguing to refuse. What follows in Jaclyn Moriarty’s Gravity Is The Thing is an<br />

entirely unexpected journey of discovery that will change Abi’s life. R330 • Beautiful, rich and popular, Anna K lives and plays<br />

in the dizzying heights of New York’s Upper East Side, where privilege, partying and scandal rule. Anna knows every rule<br />

by heart – and takes care to maintain her status as the perfect girlfriend, daughter and student. Then a chance encounter<br />

at Grand Central station with notorious playboy Alexi ‘Count’ Vronsky changes everything. Anna knows she needs to<br />

avoid Alexi, but sometimes fate has other plans. Soon Anna finds it impossible to resist him, and finds herself willing to risk<br />

everything she has to be with him – no matter the consequences. A lovely new read by Jenny Lee. R175.<br />

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Wish list<br />

It’s officially* spoil-yourself-<strong>June</strong><br />

(*actually we made that up!)<br />

We’re not heading to an island<br />

any time soon, but that doesn’t<br />

stop us dreaming. Which we’ll<br />

do while wearing these<br />

Delicious Amazon Fronds<br />

... big (an eye-catching<br />

90mm long), bold, statement<br />

earrings. R400 from<br />

auroracraftedjewellery.<br />

co.za<br />

If we’re going to wear masks, they’re<br />

going to DAZZLE! We want a collection<br />

of gorgeous masks ... bright, sexy,<br />

eye-catching designs are what we’re<br />

after, and we’ve found, and love, the<br />

Dollhouse Designer masks, R160<br />

from elizabethsummer.com. (While<br />

you’re there, look for the fabulous<br />

children’s masks and shields, too.)<br />

The cooler months call for a switch<br />

from crisp, light whites to a creamier,<br />

more textured wine. Tokara Chardonnay<br />

2018 fits the bill perfectly.<br />

Aged in predominantly older oak barrels,<br />

it’s all fresh clementine, grapefruit<br />

and hints of ginger spice, it’s a perfect<br />

taste partner with fish and chicken,<br />

and a winner as an aperitif. R110 a bottle,<br />

order online and delivery will be<br />

after lockdown restrictions have been<br />

lifted. Details: tokara.com<br />

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A Perfect Stay ... armchair travel has never been this luxurious<br />

We’re sure you, like us, are just longing<br />

to travel. To escape for a few days<br />

from our (albeit lovely) homes, and<br />

enjoy some time out somewhere<br />

gorgeous – and taking full advantage<br />

of the joy of allowing someone else to<br />

spoil us. Not quite, but almost as good<br />

as the real thing, is settling down and<br />

dipping into this incredible glimpse<br />

of the Royal Portfolio. A collection of<br />

luxurious South African destinations<br />

created by Liz Biden and owned by<br />

her and her husband, Phil, the collection<br />

started with renting out a few<br />

rooms of the couple’s family home<br />

in the Kruger, a project started by Liz<br />

when she retired, and which resulted<br />

in the opening of Royal Malewane<br />

almost 21 years ago. She then went<br />

on to renovate and open up more<br />

of their private properties – a beach<br />

house in Hermanus, then a wine farm<br />

in Franschhoek. The Silo Hotel in Cape<br />

Town’s V&A Waterfront completes<br />

the portfolio ... this one purchased<br />

because, as Phil pointed out, ‘holiday<br />

homes are one thing – but we didn’t<br />

want to give up our family home too’!<br />

A Perfect Stay is a peek into each<br />

hotel, at the glamorous lifestyles,<br />

the guests (Sir Elton John and David<br />

Furnish are regulars, and rave in the<br />

book’s foreword), the hospitality. ‘Our<br />

hotels are not just about the beautiful<br />

spaces. Our hotels are soulful,’ writes<br />

Liz. Soulful, relaxing, luxurious spots in<br />

iconic SA locations. Just perfect. R800<br />

from theroyalportfolio.com<br />

Beat lockdown calories<br />

... these Fitch & Leedes<br />

Sugar Free mixers are<br />

low in calories (less<br />

than one in a can of<br />

the Indian Tonic, while<br />

the Pink Tonic and<br />

Bitter Lemon have just<br />

five calories) but taste<br />

superb. Amazing for<br />

a guilt-free G&T, but<br />

they make refreshing<br />

Quarantini mocktails,<br />

too. You’ll find them at<br />

your local supermarket<br />

for around R48 for<br />

a six-pack, but can<br />

buy online too, on<br />

fitchleedes.co.za<br />

Compiled by KYM ARGO<br />

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Strokes of genius<br />

Roodepoort’s Suna Robberts is like a modern-day fairy godmother but instead of a<br />

magic wand, she uses make-up brushes. We chat to her about celebs, over-tweezed<br />

eyebrows and her future dreams.<br />

Five<br />

make-up<br />

products you can’t<br />

live without …<br />

Good make-up brushes,<br />

a lipstick you can use<br />

as a blusher as well, a<br />

black liner, mascara<br />

and lastly, quality<br />

foundation<br />

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We all know there's no shortcut to<br />

success ... How did you become one<br />

of the most renowned make-up<br />

artists in the country?<br />

I always try to create opportunities<br />

by reaching out and networking<br />

with others, and I believe in following<br />

up with previous clients. I’ve always<br />

wanted to do make-up and I’m a<br />

qualified stomatologist, but I've<br />

worked for other people until my<br />

children were born. Although makeup<br />

is my passion, I never thought I<br />

could make money doing it. While still<br />

working in the beauty industry, I came<br />

across the Hannon product range and<br />

decided to use and sell it. My brother<br />

and I started doing mini makeovers<br />

to promote the product, and soon<br />

after that Hannon asked me to do<br />

make-up for Jacaranda Popsand the<br />

Ghoema awards. What an incredible<br />

experience! Later on I sponsored the<br />

make-up for the Ghoemas and this led<br />

to the Afrikaans is Groot concert, until<br />

it escalated to the career I have now.<br />

As the saying goes ... and the rest is<br />

history!<br />

What major projects and celebs have<br />

you worked with?<br />

I’ve done make-up for a lot of music<br />

videos, concerts and even a few TV<br />

shows! Celebrities like Riana Nel,<br />

Karlien van Jaarsveld, Bobby van<br />

Jaarsveld, Elana Afrika, Elvis Blue,<br />

Melinda Bam, Dirk van der <strong>West</strong>huizen<br />

and Mampho Brescia are just a few on<br />

the long list of people I’ve worked for.<br />

Doing make-up for movies seems like<br />

the next big step, but it also means<br />

that I’ll have to be away from my family<br />

for a few weeks, which I can’t bear to<br />

do. I think the highlight of my career<br />

was working on the Afrikaans is Groot<br />

concert because it was where my<br />

career took off.<br />

What would you say is the biggest<br />

misconception people have about<br />

celebs?<br />

That they have to be perfect. They are<br />

put on a pedestal but they are also<br />

people with issues and problems. They<br />

make the same mistakes everybody<br />

else does.<br />

What is your favourite and less<br />

favourite part of being a make-up<br />

artist?<br />

It is very fulfilling to be able to bring<br />

out the best in someone. I always<br />

feel good about my job when I see<br />

how happy my clients are with my<br />

work. My less favourite parts about<br />

being a make-up artist are last-minute<br />

changes, and when things aren’t going<br />

according to schedule because then I<br />

have to work under extra pressure.<br />

Not only a make-up artist, but also a<br />

fashion stylist and photographer?<br />

What makes my job so much fun is<br />

that I get to be creative with styling<br />

from make-up to the outfit, and even<br />

the hair. My love of photography is<br />

just a hobby because as soon as you<br />

do it professionally, your client has<br />

expectations, and you don’t get to<br />

choose who you photograph and how<br />

you do it.<br />

During this time of social distancing,<br />

what do you find most challenging<br />

about your profession?<br />

I find it challenging not to be able to<br />

go out to see my clients and work on<br />

projects. I started doing video makeup<br />

tutorials on my daughters, which is<br />

something new for me. One-on-one<br />

online consultations and webinars<br />

are also a fun way I kept my business<br />

going during this time. I’m planning<br />

on going to celebs' houses and doing<br />

their make-up for my webinars soon.<br />

You have to use social media if you<br />

want your business to be successful in<br />

this time.<br />

How would you say you had to<br />

change your mindset in terms of<br />

your work?<br />

When you go through a tough time,<br />

you have to renew your mind and<br />

focus on what God is telling you to<br />

do. If you focus on the negative, you’ll<br />

stay in a negative mindset, but if you<br />

think positive, you are forced to think<br />

of creative ways to do things. I’ve done<br />

so many new things in my business<br />

during this time that I never even<br />

thought of before.<br />

Your ultimate dream?<br />

My online store will be launching soon<br />

and I hope that it will be a success.<br />

I also want to get more involved<br />

in the community. My dream is to<br />

have a house with make-up, hair and<br />

photography studios, a tea garden,<br />

a vegetable garden and a little shop,<br />

all with different owners to help the<br />

community through these projects.<br />

Both your daughters make excellent<br />

'models' to showcase your make-up.<br />

Do you think one of them will follow<br />

your direction?<br />

My eldest daughter is very technically<br />

inclined and I think she might become<br />

an interior designer or architect, but<br />

my youngest loves to design and draw<br />

dresses for her dolls. She does makeup<br />

too, so I think she might become a<br />

make-up artist one day.<br />

Your family loves travelling. Which<br />

place would you like to visit first<br />

once we're allowed to?<br />

We had planned to travel locally in<br />

July and we wanted to go to Mauritius<br />

for my birthday in September, but<br />

we’ll have to see if that will still work<br />

out. We are looking forward to a big<br />

American vacation at the end of 2021<br />

and hopefully, we’ll still be able to<br />

go. Before the pandemic, I had the<br />

chance to travel to a lot of beautiful<br />

destinations. Austria was one of the<br />

places that took my breath away when<br />

I visited the picture-perfect town of<br />

Hallstatt with my husband.<br />

How will your friends describe you?<br />

I hope they will describe me as<br />

hardworking and a go-getter who<br />

creates opportunities. I am also a very<br />

friendly person and I love to give …<br />

How do you relax?<br />

I like to go on Pinterest and dream<br />

about epic vacations and places I want<br />

to see.<br />

Snippets:<br />

Make-up quote?<br />

‘Make-up is not a tool meant to<br />

make an ugly thing beautiful, it is<br />

meant only to magnify the beauty<br />

that already exists.’<br />

Your go-to make-up product?<br />

Inglot’s black gel liner sets perfectly<br />

on the skin<br />

One beauty trend that should<br />

never reappear?<br />

Definitely thin, over-tweezed<br />

eyebrows<br />

What are the most important<br />

things to keep in mind when<br />

buying make-up?<br />

Eyeshadow should have a strong<br />

pigment and you should always<br />

choose a foundation for your skin<br />

type<br />

The most popular make-up trend<br />

at the moment?<br />

Bushy brows and bright eye colours<br />

Your ultimate beauty secret?<br />

If you are generally healthy, your skin<br />

and hair will look good too<br />

What will you never leave the<br />

house without?<br />

Mascara and lipstick<br />

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21<br />

online buys on our<br />

most wanted list this month<br />

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5<br />

2<br />

1. Le Comfie Turkish towels are<br />

woven from 100 per cent cotton, are<br />

lightweight, quick-drying and compact.<br />

They’re also really versatile ... use them<br />

as a beach or bath towels, table cloths<br />

or sarongs, kitchen towels or scarves,<br />

picnic or baby blankets. There are loads<br />

of different designs to choose from,<br />

and most are available in two sizes. We<br />

found them on lecomfie.co.za • 2. Have<br />

the very best, tastiest Italian deli goodies<br />

delivered directly to your door ... deliziosa.<br />

We recently discovered Italian Deli Online<br />

and have been feasting on Italian grilled peppers<br />

and olives, artichoke spread, bruschetta<br />

with sun-dried tomatoes ever since. This<br />

bellissimo online store has the best Italian<br />

coffees, wafers and biscuits, juices and<br />

waters, preserves, sauces and more (think<br />

lovely wines and beers and special occasion<br />

grappa for when those deliveries are allowed).<br />

Details: italiandelionline.co.za • 3. One great thing<br />

about lockdown in winter ... we can wear slippers all<br />

day long. These are warm and wonderful, available<br />

in half a dozen or so colour combinations and can<br />

be monogrammed with your initials. R1 495 from<br />

elizabethsummer.com • 4. Sweet Peas is up there<br />

at the top of our favourite online boutiques ... all<br />

its products are custom handmade by artisans in<br />

South Africa, so it really is a great way to support<br />

local. This month we’re ordering a pair of these<br />

cheerful Amalfi linen sandals. We’re probably<br />

going with this cheerful tangerine, but the citrus<br />

is lovely, too. 100 per cent leather and linen,<br />

they’re R699 and will add nicely to our Sweet Peas<br />

collection. Details: sweetpeas.co.za • 5. A hamper of<br />

spoils is such a treat, particularly when it’s sent up<br />

from the glorious Babylonstoren in Simondium<br />

in the Cape. With lockdown deliveries restricted,<br />

the entire range isn’t available right now, but there’s<br />

still a lovely selection if you need to send someone<br />

a gift. Think Orange Blossom Honey, delicious<br />

with brie, ripe figs or freshly baked bread, and Red<br />

Plum and Lemon Verbena Cordial, for cocktails,<br />

cold drinks or to spice up a home-made sponge ...<br />

simply drizzle over the hot cake.<br />

Details: babylonstoren.com<br />

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A child. A muddy puddle. A<br />

pair of gumboots. Pure joy. These<br />

Boho&Mooi Gummy Welly boots<br />

are made with natural rubber, are<br />

lined, soft and bendable. They cost<br />

R499.99 and can be pre-ordered<br />

from Hansel & Gretel, one of our<br />

fave online stores for babes and<br />

toddlers (great bags for mums,<br />

too). Details: myhgshop.com<br />

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9<br />

10<br />

7. This Kitchen Garden Hand &<br />

Body Lotion is a rich, luxurious<br />

balm that’s easily absorbed,<br />

restores moisture and leaves<br />

skin smooth, supple and lightly<br />

scented. It’s a burst of fresh<br />

herbs in a bottle ... gorgeous.<br />

R220 from babylonstoren.com<br />

• 8. A little luxury never went<br />

amiss. Homeware Spot is a site<br />

dedicated to a premium, handselected,<br />

carefully curated range,<br />

like this M&Sense Neofresh<br />

Lavender & Sage Luxurious<br />

Diffuser (R520) and Luxurious<br />

Scented Large Candle (R490).<br />

Details: homewarespot.com • 9.<br />

With these rings on our fingers,<br />

we don’t need bells on our<br />

toes. LOVE these Blink and Co<br />

designer rainbow rings ... and<br />

plan on starting a collection<br />

(hint, hint to those asking what<br />

we want for birthdays and<br />

anniversaries coming up!). Pure<br />

silver, then bathed in gold – and<br />

the stones are semi-precious<br />

crystals mixed with Swarovski<br />

crystals. They’re exclusive limited<br />

editions, and range from R1 800<br />

to R2800. Details: Order for delivery<br />

from michelle@blinkandco.com<br />

or 082 908 1808 • 10. Yes. We<br />

know it’s winter. But this dark<br />

red, midi camisole dress with<br />

blue contrast lace trim would be<br />

sensational under a kimono or<br />

big, slouchy cardie. R599 from<br />

zara.com • 11. How gorgeous is<br />

12<br />

this mauve midi pleated skirt?<br />

Love the colour, love the fabric<br />

– and it sways and dances as we<br />

walk. Bonus ... it has an elastic<br />

waistband (a few of us need that,<br />

after the lockdown bake-a-thon<br />

we’ve been enjoying). R599 from<br />

zara.com • 12. Little mini bottles of sugar-free<br />

cordials in flavours like Turkish Delight and<br />

elderflower, lemongrass and pomegranate,<br />

unicorn (swoon) and Glühwein. R29.95 each.<br />

While you’re ordering, the sugar-free syrups<br />

(think peanut, chai, milk tart) are brilliant, too.<br />

Order online for delivery (costs range from<br />

R70 to R195 depending on your area, so a<br />

good idea to order with a group of friends).<br />

Details: gudgu.co.za<br />

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Wall art ... if you’re a fan of antique prints, you’re going to love Cosmographica Prints which, in the past<br />

decade, has built a substantial digital archive of antique prints, principally Africana, but also cartography,<br />

botanicals, anatomicals and other interesting oddities. The prints are museum quality (archival inks<br />

and paper) with several sizes (from A4 to A0) and weights of paper to choose from, and are ideal for<br />

decorative purposes – unlike originals, which commonly use water-based paints, they won’t fade in<br />

bright sunlight. Prices are from around R590 to R2490. Details: instagram.com/cosmographica_prints/<br />

or facebook.com/cosmographicaprints<br />

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14. It’s not new, but it’s the perfect book to buy now<br />

if you don’t have it. South Africa’s organic gardening<br />

guru, Jane Griffiths, shows you how easy it is to create<br />

a food garden, no matter how small your space. All<br />

inspirational ideas, practical information and loads<br />

of tips and suggestions, Jane’s Delicious Urban<br />

Gardening also touches on keeping urban bees and<br />

hens, harvesting rainwater and recycling greywater, as<br />

well as introducing solar power into your home. R302,<br />

order online for delivery from exclusivebooks.co.za • 15.<br />

Supporting small, local business and adding a touch<br />

of glam to our indoor garden – win-win. This grey and<br />

yellow planter are from Plasticity, a sustainable brand<br />

based in Graaff-Reinet in the Karoo, where they upcycle<br />

plastic to create functional products. R249 from<br />

upcycledplastic.co.za • 16. We’re all for using natural<br />

products whenever possible ... and Made by Nature<br />

is an online store that makes it so jolly easy. Brands<br />

are selected for their eco standards and for using only<br />

natural ingredients ... think brands like Earthsap and<br />

Triple Orange, The Herbal Pet and Hey Gorgeous. You<br />

can stock up on everything from all-purpose cleaner to<br />

baby wipes, from herbal spray treatment for itchy pets<br />

to rose-scented body scrub. Our regular order always<br />

includes this Triple Orange Fruit and Veg Wash (R65),<br />

which safely removes wax, soil, chemicals and bacteria.<br />

Details: madebynature.co.za • 17. With all the hand<br />

washing and sanitising going on, a good hand cream<br />

is essential. Burt’s Bees Almond & Milk Hand Cream is<br />

our go-to option. R200, order online from dischem.co.za<br />

and takealot.com<br />

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18. We’re ordering this Kare Essential Starter Kit ... three<br />

bags designed to allow you to do your grocery shop without<br />

having to touch a piece of plastic. There’s a 100 per cent pure<br />

unbleached cotton mesh produce bag and an expandable<br />

tote (which folds up small but expands to hold at least 3kgs of<br />

your shopping) and a cotton calico solid produce bag (with<br />

absorptive, breathable cotton, so perfect for veggies like lettuce,<br />

keeping it fresh and crisp; also great for freezing bread and<br />

useful for storing cheese or grains). These bags (and loads more)<br />

are all available as single buys, so you can add to your collection,<br />

but this kit is a great place to start. R335 from karebags.co.za


19. There’ll be no problem getting your kids to wear their face masks when<br />

they can roar like a lion. Lions, kittens, pigs and eagles ... we LOVE these.<br />

They’re R50 from madambotany.co.za, and can be delivered around the<br />

country. • 20. We are, for the foreseeable future, going to be spending a<br />

lot more time at home. So let’s embrace it – the Nordic way. Hyggie –<br />

pronounced hue-gah – is loosely translated as cosy ... it’s all about people’s<br />

behaviour towards each other, about creating intimacy and contentment<br />

and warmth. In How To Hygge, Scandinavian cook and writer Signe<br />

Johansen shares the secrets of Nordic living and shows you how to adopt<br />

these elements into your everyday life. So besides loads of recipes, there are ideas<br />

on how to enjoy the outdoors, the joy of fika (coming together over cake and<br />

coffee) and how to collaborate to achieve a sense of community. For those who<br />

admire the Nordic stylish design, Signe shows how to achieve Scandi-cool in your<br />

own home, without breaking the bank. R338, and you can order online and have<br />

it delivered from exclusivebooks.co.za • 21. Work. Cleaning. Laundry. Cooking. And<br />

now home-schooling too. Good grief! But we’ve found help in a box. WackyBox<br />

is, quite literally, preschool in a box. It contains everything you need to keep your<br />

pre-schoolers entertained and educated at home. It’s not new – it’s been around<br />

for four years – but my goodness, is it well-timed right now! Founder Nicolene<br />

Steyn ensures all major educational milestones between the ages of five months<br />

and six years are covered, with age-appropriate activities and new themes<br />

monthly (think Shapes, African Insects, and By The Sea). It’s an open-up-and-startplaying<br />

experience, with minimal prep. Hugely helpful for busy (or not terribly<br />

organised) mums, as absolutely everything you need is ready to use inside the<br />

box. What’s more, the box is also part of the activities, which means nothing goes<br />

to waste. You can order a one off box (a great gift from gran over lockdown ... hint,<br />

hint), or a subscription. Prices around R395 for a once-off order, R1 940 for a six<br />

month subscription. Details: wackybox.co.za<br />

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MASKS FOR<br />

GLOWING SKIN<br />

Wear your face masks outdoors ... but when you get home,<br />

apply one of these for happy, glowing, hydrated skin.<br />

Activated charcoal draws micro-particles resulting from<br />

pollution, along with bacteria, toxins, chemicals, dirt and<br />

oil, to the surface of the skin, absorbs them, and they’re<br />

removed when the skin is rinsed. TheraVine Daily Defence<br />

Charcoal Purifying Mask (R408) also refines the skin texture<br />

and promotes a blurred and satin appearance. The TheraVine<br />

HydraVine Chardonnay Grape Mask is a super-hydrating,<br />

pre-moistened cloth mask, which helps intensely moisturise<br />

and ‘lock-in’ active ingredients for up to three weeks, leaving<br />

your skin soothed, desensitised and hydrated. (R261 for a 2-pack)<br />

from theravine.co.za<br />

A trio of exceptional masks<br />

from Nimue ... Anti-Ageing<br />

Leave On Mask is a nourishing,<br />

moisturising night mask that<br />

promotes glowing skin all<br />

year round. R541. The Super<br />

Hydrating Mask is great for<br />

winter, when cooler weather dries out our skin. It’s a fantastic<br />

moisture-rich, cream mask that hydrates and soothes dry and<br />

dehydrated skin conditions. R517. Nimue’s Glyco Mask, with<br />

soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, is the perfect fastacting<br />

solution that provides radiance and<br />

exfoliates the skin before a special occasion.<br />

R314. For online delivery from selected salons –<br />

find your closest on nimueskin.com<br />

SOLAL Exfoliating Mask is a unique<br />

self-heating exfoliating and hydrating<br />

mask that helps to remove old, dry,<br />

surface skin cells. It soothes, has antiinflammatory<br />

qualities and nourishes<br />

and moisturises the skin. R219 from<br />

dischem.co.za<br />

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If you’re after a revitalising mask,<br />

Filorga Oxygen-Glow is a super-perfecting<br />

express mask containing a trio of peel-effect active<br />

ingredients which reveal a glowing complexion in just<br />

10 minutes (R610). For anti-ageing, we suggest the<br />

Filorga Time–Filler express anti-ageing sheet mask,<br />

which has a double smoothing effect which lifts and<br />

visibly smooths wrinkles, and also stimulates skin<br />

regeneration for a reinforced anti-ageing action. You<br />

can buy online at www.absoluteskin.co.za; shopfomo.<br />

com; riekiemedaesthetic.co.za and clicks.co.za


New from Chanel is this Camellia<br />

Repair Mask Multi-Use Hydrating<br />

Comforting Mask (R1 110) which<br />

offers excellent hydration and<br />

soothes while it works. Also a firm<br />

fave is the Hydra Beauty Camellia<br />

Overnight Mask (R1 390), both<br />

from woolworths.co.za<br />

Clarins Extra-Firming<br />

Mask is a relaxing,<br />

anti-ageing mask<br />

that helps visibly<br />

smooth facial features,<br />

diminish the look<br />

of tension lines and<br />

erase signs of stress<br />

and fatigue, as well<br />

as restoring the<br />

skin’s firmness. R897<br />

from clarins.co.za<br />

We do like activated charcoal masks –<br />

they remove sebum, decongest and<br />

detoxify the skin and minimise pores<br />

– but they’re so messy! This SKNLogic<br />

Charcoal Detox Masque has the<br />

charcoal suspended in beads, so you<br />

get the benefit without the mess.<br />

The SKNLogic Multi Regenerating<br />

Masque is a stem cell rejuvenator<br />

and can be used overnight. R290<br />

each from sknlogic.com<br />

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Apply Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Overnight<br />

Firming Mask before bed and wake up with<br />

skin that feels firmer, more resilient and deeply<br />

refreshed. This luxurious, light-weight cream firms,<br />

tightens and lifts, and has fragrance technology<br />

that promotes a sense of calming relaxation for a<br />

more restful night’s sleep. R815 from edgars.co.za<br />

Eau Thermale Avène Hydrance<br />

Aqua-gel is a new, 3-in-1<br />

hydrating product that can<br />

be used as a daily moisturiser,<br />

sleeping mask and eye cream.<br />

It offers long-lasting hydration,<br />

optimal skin comfort, radiance<br />

and suppleness, and has Avène<br />

Thermal Spring Water, which is<br />

soothing, softening and antiirritating.<br />

R349 from<br />

dischem.co.za and clicks.co.za<br />

Lamelle Serra Lipid Recovery<br />

Mask is a silk-like, rich,<br />

moisturising mask formulated<br />

to provide essential support to<br />

dry skins. A treatment mask, it<br />

helps to enhance the benefits of<br />

moisturisers formulated for dry<br />

skin, providing much-needed<br />

lipid replenishment and hydration.<br />

Suitable for all skin types, it costs<br />

R475 from dermastore.co.za<br />

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Peel here to reveal<br />

your most perfect<br />

skin! Elizabeth Arden<br />

Prevage City Smart<br />

Double Action Detox<br />

Peel Off Mask acts like a<br />

liquid magnet, instantly<br />

lifting and removing<br />

impurities. When you peel<br />

it off, your skin will be<br />

visibly brighter, smoother<br />

and virtually porelesslooking.<br />

R950 from<br />

edgars.co.za<br />

Two Skinderm masks to<br />

look out for are this wellpriced<br />

Pure Clarifying<br />

Mask (R280) as well as<br />

the Hydrating Repair<br />

Mask (R395), both from<br />

perfect10.co.za<br />

SVR Hydracid C50 is a micro peeling foam<br />

mask described as pure vitamin C in a can. It<br />

can be used during the day for a 15-minute<br />

quick treatment, or left on overnight for a<br />

more intense option. It smooths, hydrates<br />

and plumps, assists with your skin’s texture<br />

and radiance, and can be used on sensitive<br />

skins. R600 from riekiemedaesthetic.co.za;<br />

absoluteskin.co.za or shopfomo.com<br />

GR8 Skincare’s<br />

CTRL is a lovely,<br />

clay-based mask<br />

that’s great for<br />

purifying and<br />

helping with<br />

breakouts (which<br />

could be caused<br />

by wearing masks<br />

and shields). R329<br />

from gr8skn.com<br />

or dischem.co.za<br />

This Optiphi Hydra-Derm HA<br />

Mask is a creamy leave-on mask<br />

that soothes dehydration, fights the<br />

signs of fatigue and delivers intense,<br />

long-lasting moisture. R770 from<br />

optiphi.com<br />

If you have ageing skin, hyperpigmentation and<br />

breakout-prone skin, try DermaFix Pumpkin<br />

Peptide – an anti-oxidant-rich, thermo mask<br />

which resurfaces your skin, encourages cell<br />

renewal and leaves your skin glowing with a<br />

brighter and more radiant complexion. R510 from<br />

dermafix.co.za • Placecol Weekly Booster masks<br />

exfoliate, hydrate and soothe. This Clearing Scrub<br />

Mask exfoliates with purifying clay, while there’s<br />

also an Optimum Hydration Mask, which does<br />

exactly that – gives a hit of moisture to your skin.<br />

R310 each from placecol.com<br />

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Using plant-based instead of animal-based proteins, like milk, makes the composition<br />

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sources, like milk protein, these amino acids are provided in the right amount and<br />

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better alternative to common low-nutrient, high-energy density<br />

snacks. Moreover, it’s a convenient way to increase plant protein<br />

consumption or, to help us switch to a more plant-based protein diet.<br />

Vegetarianism is the practice that<br />

excludes meat, meat products,<br />

poultry and fish from the diet.<br />

There are several variants of the<br />

diet, some of which also exclude<br />

eggs or dairy. Veganism is a<br />

philosophy and compassionate<br />

lifestyle. The objective of this<br />

diet seeks to exclude the use of<br />

animals for food, clothing, or any<br />

other purpose. Vegans don’t use or<br />

consume animal products of any<br />

kind including honey References:<br />

Appleby, P. N., & Key, T. J. (2016).<br />

Conference on ‘The future of<br />

animal products in the human<br />

diet: health and environmental<br />

concerns’ Symposium 3:<br />

Alternatives to meat. The longterm<br />

health of vegetarians and<br />

vegans. Proceedings of the<br />

Nutrition Society, 75, 287–293.<br />

Melina, V., Craig, W., & Levin, S.<br />

(2016). Position of the Academy<br />

of Nutrition and Dietetics:<br />

Vegetarian Diets. J Acad Nutr Diet,<br />

116(12), 1970-1980. doi:10.1016/j.<br />

jand.2016.09.025<br />

Something good for the planet<br />

Compared to animal-based diets, plant-based alternatives seem to<br />

also have some benefits for the planet.<br />

For more information,<br />

visit www.herbalife.co.za<br />

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Dear dad ...<br />

It’s <strong>June</strong>. It’s Fathers’ Day. And we adore dads. So here’s a fantabulous prize for<br />

you to (hopefully) win for yours. A hamper just filled to the brim with everything<br />

on this page. Yip ... there’s Aviation Gin and Don Papa Rum. There’s a bottle of<br />

John Bannerman Scotch Whisky and a cooler bag of Italian Mazzatti Beer. There’s<br />

Seedlip for dads on driving duty, and a Lou Harvey cooler bag. And last, but oh my<br />

goodness, certainly not least, there’s a new, functional backpack from Thule, which<br />

dad will use every day for probably ever! Want to win? Head off to our Facebook<br />

page (GetItNationalMagazine), find the Dear<br />

Dad post, and follow the rules. And happy,<br />

happy Fathers’ Day to all the<br />

dads out there. We trust you’ll be<br />

spoilt rotten! Entries close end<br />

<strong>June</strong>, prizes given once lockdown<br />

restrictions are lifted.<br />

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Gift ideas for dad this Father’s Day<br />

All we really need to know about<br />

Aviation Gin is that Ryan Reynolds<br />

tasted it, loved it, and immediately<br />

grabbed an ownership interest in it. And<br />

if it’s good enough for this Hollywood<br />

actor, writer, producer and mostswoonworthy-handsome-man-alive,<br />

it’s good enough for us. Fortunately,<br />

besides being hot and having a wicked<br />

sense of humour, he’s also got good<br />

taste. This Portland-distilled, American<br />

craft gin is amazing ... subtle, smooth,<br />

balanced, it can fly solo or take any<br />

mixed drink to new heights.<br />

Details: trumanandorange.com<br />

Moving over to Italy, and to Mazzatti<br />

Beer, which exemplifies the Italian<br />

style of this top favourite tipple. A fullflavoured,<br />

exceptionally-made, classic,<br />

Italian beer brewed with pure, natural<br />

water from the Alpine stream that runs<br />

through Lagundo, it has no added<br />

chemicals and has a natural, refreshing<br />

taste. Details: trumanandorange.com<br />

If your dad is strong and bold he’s a<br />

bannerman ... the one always chosen<br />

for his ability to carry the banner and<br />

inspire courage in those he leads.<br />

Bannermans Red Seal is an incredibly<br />

fine Scotch whisky ... smooth, rich,<br />

sophisticated. Like dad!<br />

Details: trumanandorange.com<br />

Enjoy Don Papa Rum neat, on the<br />

rocks or over one large ice cube.<br />

Whichever you choose, you’ll find<br />

this small-batch, single island,<br />

premium aged rum, smooth, delicate<br />

and delicious! Made on the sugar<br />

island of Negros Occidental in the<br />

Philippines, and distilled from some<br />

of the finest sugar cane in the world,<br />

it’s aged for more than seven years in<br />

American oak barrels in the foothills<br />

of Mount Kanlaon, and is all vanilla,<br />

honey and candied fruits. Details:<br />

trumanandorange.com<br />

Solving that ever-growing ‘what to drink<br />

when you’re not drinking’ dilemma,<br />

SEEDLIP is the world’s first distilled<br />

non-alcoholic spirit. Blended and<br />

bottled in England, it has zero calories,<br />

is sugar-free, and has no sweetener<br />

or artificial ingredients. Try the new<br />

version – Seedlip<br />

Grove – it’s zesty,<br />

citrusy and is great<br />

with tonic and a<br />

twist of orange<br />

peel for a delicious<br />

non-alcoholic drink.<br />

Details: yuppiechef.<br />

com<br />

So ... we have the<br />

drinks. What about<br />

the bags? For funky colourful coolers, we<br />

look no further than Lou Harvey, where<br />

you’ll find a range of eight different cooler<br />

bags in loads of different design options<br />

... so there’ll be something exactly right for<br />

you. Details: louharvey.com<br />

The new Thule Construct Backpack<br />

(24L) is a functional backpack with just<br />

the right amount of storage, organisation<br />

and casual style to transition from the<br />

work week to the weekend. Keep your<br />

phone or glasses safe in the soft-lined<br />

protective pocket and store the rest of<br />

your day to day essentials and electronics<br />

in multiple pockets. It’s a gift your dad will<br />

use every single day ... and Thule is known<br />

to be exceptional quality, so he’ll be using<br />

it, and thanking you, for years to come.<br />

Details: thulestore.co.za<br />

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FINE SPARKLING WINE<br />

This is where we come to life. Stylish and effortless. Raising fine-stemmed glasses up to friendship<br />

and fashion. Celebrating the balance between style and sophistication. Making the most of every<br />

moment that makes a celebration. This is a State of Grace.<br />

@gracefinewine<br />

Enjoy Responsibly. Liquor not for sale to persons under the age of 18.<br />

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MILKY WAY<br />

If it’s sweet, warm and<br />

delicious, we want it.<br />

If ever there was a time to spoil ourselves, it’s now.<br />

And we can’t think of much more of a treat than<br />

a cup of hot chocolate. And when it’s white-hot<br />

chocolate ... oh, be still our beating hearts! New from<br />

Nomu is this White Hot Chocolate (R51.95) ... order it,<br />

along with other luxurious chocolate indulgences, for<br />

home delivery from nomu.co.za<br />

Whip that coffee<br />

If you’re on Instagram, you’ll no doubt have seen post after post<br />

of Dalgona coffee. Picture perfect, it’s also amazingly easy to<br />

make. It’s fluffy and delicious, and you can enjoy it hot or cold. All<br />

you need is to pop two generous tablespoons each of instant<br />

coffee, granulated sugar (we like brown, but you can use white)<br />

and boiling water into a small bowl. Whip with a whisk or hand<br />

mixer until foamy, thick and fudgy in colour. With an electric<br />

whisk, this took us two minutes. Then pour your hot or cold milk<br />

into a glass until three-quarters full, spoon the whipped coffee<br />

on top, (take your Instagram photo now), then stir vigorously<br />

through the milk. Top hint: if you’ve got children, do the same<br />

with Milo. It’s brilliant. Just whip four tablespoons of Milo with<br />

four tablespoons of cream, then pour onto of a mug of hot milk<br />

(makes two).<br />

Hey, sugar sugar (you’re singing, now, aren’t you .... ah,<br />

honey honey, you are my candy girl). Retro-style sugar<br />

shaker for your coffee tray, R99 from zarahome.com<br />

Compiled by: KYM ARGO<br />

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Comfort in a bowl ...<br />

Constantia Glen’s famous Austrian beef<br />

goulash soup – a nourishing traditional<br />

cold weather foil that’s hearty and<br />

rich in flavour – will bowl you over!<br />

This spicy beef and potato soup flaunt<br />

paprika as its signature ingredient,<br />

and it needs a big, well-structured red<br />

wine to stand up to its bold flavours. So<br />

open a bottle of Constantia’s flagship<br />

Constantia Glen FIVE, a blend of five<br />

Bordeaux grape varieties, and tuck into<br />

this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dish,<br />

best served with fresh crusty bread<br />

to mop up even the last drop in your<br />

bowl. The wine costs R465, and you can<br />

order it online (constantiaglen.com/<br />

order-wine) for delivery to your door<br />

after the lockdown restrictions have<br />

been lifted.<br />

Traditional Austrian beef<br />

goulash soup<br />

(Serves 4)<br />

You’ll need:<br />

45ml (3 Tblsps) olive oil; 3 (600g)<br />

medium onions, chopped; 5ml (1 tsp)<br />

garlic, finely chopped; 15ml (1 Tblsp)<br />

tomato paste; 15ml<br />

(1 Tblsp) paprika; 2.5ml (½ tsp) ground<br />

cumin; 2.5ml (½ tsp) marjoram; 2.5ml<br />

(½ tsp) thyme ; 2.5ml (½ tsp) cayenne<br />

pepper (optional); 250g boneless,<br />

cubed beef; 60ml (¼ cup) red wine;<br />

1L (4 cups) warm beef stock; 3 (660g)<br />

medium potatoes, peeled and diced;<br />

salt and pepper<br />

To serve: sour cream; chopped chives;<br />

crusty bread<br />

Method:<br />

Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based pot<br />

over medium heat. Add onions and<br />

garlic and sauté until tender for 8 to 10<br />

minutes. Stir in tomato paste, paprika,<br />

cumin, marjoram, thyme and cayenne<br />

pepper. Add beef and fry, for 5 minutes.<br />

Stir in red wine and simmer for 5<br />

minutes. Add stock, cover and cook for<br />

40 minutes.<br />

Add potatoes and simmer for a further<br />

30 minutes until potatoes and meat are<br />

fork-tender.<br />

Season the soup to taste, ladle into<br />

bowls and top each portion with a<br />

dollop of sour cream. Sprinkle some<br />

chives on top and serve with freshly<br />

baked bread.<br />

Eat in!<br />

Hearty goulash. Slow cooked lamb. And two<br />

exceptional wines. Winter’s looking damn fine!<br />

Compiled by KYM ARGO<br />

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A velvety Merlot<br />

and slow cooked lamb<br />

Replenish your winter wine stocks with<br />

a smooth-as-velvet Steenberg Merlot<br />

... just perfect for enjoying by the fire<br />

or paired with home-style comfort<br />

food. Rich and juicy, and overloaded<br />

with concentrated red fruit ... it’s a<br />

sensational mouthful of sour cherries,<br />

dark chocolate and spicy cloves. It’s<br />

big and generous and is extraordinarily<br />

food-friendly, making it an obvious<br />

choice to serve with chef Kerry Kilpin’s<br />

brand of winter comfort food dished<br />

up at Steenberg’s restaurants. Always<br />

happy to share her recipes, chef Kerry<br />

recommends her hearty lamb neck<br />

stuffed with ricotta and herbs to go with<br />

this Merlot, which you can order online<br />

for R190 a bottle (steenbergfarm.com)<br />

with deliveries as soon as lockdown<br />

restrictions allow.<br />

Lamb neck stuffed with ricotta and herbs with lemon jus<br />

(Serves 6)<br />

You’ll need:<br />

1kg deboned lamb neck; 200g ricotta; 10g each chopped basil and parsley;<br />

zest of 1 lemon; one each onion, carrot and celery stick, all chopped; 1000ml<br />

stock; 1 lemon, juiced and zested; 100g butter; salt and pepper<br />

Method:<br />

In a food processor combine the ricotta, herbs and lemon juice, and season<br />

with salt and pepper.<br />

Open up the neck and season with salt and pepper on the inside and out.<br />

Lay the neck ‘skin’ side down and spread the filling over the entire surface<br />

of the meat. Roll up like a Swiss roll and secure meat by tying with butcher’s<br />

string. Prepare a roasting tin with the chopped vegetables and stock. Lay the<br />

lamb neck on top of the vegetables.<br />

Braise in a preheated oven of 160°C for two to three hours or until cooked.<br />

When you place a skewer in the meat it should have no resistance.<br />

Once cooked, remove meat from the pan and allow to rest.<br />

Combine the vegetables and stock from the roasting pan and blend. Pour<br />

into a pot and bring to the boil. Add the zest, lemon juice and butter. Season<br />

with salt and pepper. Strain before serving.<br />

Serve with a glass of delicious Steenberg Merlot. Enjoy!<br />

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Red wine & pud. All we want, really!<br />

Here’s an unexpected treat. Roodeberg Reserve 2017 was<br />

previously only available in selected international markets,<br />

but can now be enjoyed by local wine lovers too. With<br />

layers of red plum, blueberries, crushed herbs and tobacco<br />

leaf, along with hints of dark chocolate and oak, this fullbodied<br />

blend stands up well to hearty winter dishes, so<br />

serve with meaty casseroles, roasts and game dishes. It’s<br />

also a wonderful wine for a weekend of cocooning with<br />

comforting warm winter desserts, like this spicy pumpkin<br />

doughnut dish from foodie Elmarie Berry. R160 a bottle. You<br />

can order this now from kwvemporium.co.za or you’ll find it<br />

at selected Pick n Pay stores after the lockdown restrictions<br />

have been lifted.<br />

Pumpkin doughnuts with dark chocolate<br />

(Serves 6 to 8)<br />

You’ll need:<br />

1 ½ cups cooked pumpkin, mashed; 1 cup<br />

self-raising flour; 2 eggs; a pinch of salt; ½ tsp<br />

cinnamon; oil for deep frying; 1 cup cinnamon<br />

sugar; 100g dark chocolate, melted<br />

Method:<br />

Cook pumpkin, drain excess liquid and allow to<br />

cool. Put all ingredients except dark chocolate<br />

and cinnamon sugar in a food processor and<br />

mix until smooth. Heat oil and add tablespoons<br />

of batter to the oil and fry until golden brown.<br />

Roll in cinnamon sugar and drizzle with the<br />

melted dark chocolate.<br />

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Super smoothies<br />

Need to beat winter lurgies? Try healthy, immune-boosting smoothies<br />

An orange resolution<br />

(Serves 8)<br />

You’ll need:<br />

2 cups frozen mango chunks; 2 cups<br />

frozen peach slices; 2 cups Greek<br />

yoghurt; 1 cup baby carrots; 1 cup<br />

orange juice; 1 cup pineapple chunks; ¼<br />

cup honey; 1 banana, peeled<br />

Method:<br />

Put the mango chunks, peach slices,<br />

yoghurt, carrots, orange juice, pineapple<br />

chunks, honey and banana in a blender<br />

and whizz until everything’s smooth.<br />

The big green<br />

(Serves 1)<br />

You’ll need:<br />

1 ½ cups kale, stems removed and<br />

chopped finely; ½ cup baby spinach<br />

leaves, chopped finely; ½ cup frozen<br />

blueberries; 1 cup apple cider or apple<br />

juice; 1 tsp ginger, freshly grated (the<br />

easiest way to peel ginger is to scrape<br />

the skin off with a spoon); 1 tsp maple<br />

syrup<br />

Method:<br />

Whizz all the ingredients in a blender<br />

until everything is well mixed and<br />

liquefied. Drink immediately.<br />

Raspberry jubilee<br />

(Serves 2)<br />

You’ll need:<br />

¾ cup frozen raspberries; ½ cup orange<br />

juice; ½ cup pomegranate or cranberry<br />

juice; ½ cup vanilla flavour yoghurt; ¼<br />

cup All-Bran cereal<br />

Method:<br />

Place fruit in blender container. Add<br />

juices, yoghurt and cereal. Blend until<br />

smooth. If desired, sweeten to taste with<br />

a little honey.<br />

Looking for a<br />

boost? Click here<br />

for two great<br />

recipes that are<br />

packed with<br />

vitamins<br />

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KID-FRIENDLY!<br />

Sweet potato pie<br />

(Serves 3 - 4)<br />

You’ll need:<br />

1 medium-sized sweet potato,<br />

cooked; 1 medium-sized banana,<br />

peeled; 2 cups fat-free milk; ¼ cup<br />

vanilla flavoured Greek yoghurt; 1<br />

Tblsp honey; ¼ tsp cinnamon; ½ cup<br />

ice<br />

Method:<br />

Add all ingredients into blender.<br />

Cover; whizz on high for about<br />

one minute or until smooth. Serve<br />

immediately.<br />

Potent turmeric & ginger<br />

(Serves 1)<br />

You’ll need:<br />

1 ripe banana; 2 tsps powdered<br />

turmeric; 1 ¼ tsps ground ginger;<br />

2 Tblsps hemp seeds; 2 Tblsps<br />

cashew nuts; 200ml filtered water;<br />

½ cup frozen mango; ½ cup frozen<br />

pineapple<br />

Method:<br />

Whizz the banana, ginger, turmeric,<br />

water, hemp seeds and cashews for<br />

about 30 seconds. Add frozen fruit,<br />

then blend until creamy smooth.<br />

Add more water if you want it more<br />

juice-like.<br />

Apple pie<br />

(Serves 2)<br />

You’ll need:<br />

1 red apple, peeled and cored; ½<br />

cup non-fat plain yoghurt; ¼ tsp<br />

vanilla extract; 1 tsp brown sugar; ¼<br />

tsp nutmeg; ¼ tsp cinnamon; pinch<br />

of ground cloves (optional); 1 cup<br />

ice cubes<br />

Method:<br />

Chop the apple into small cubes.<br />

Pop all ingredients into blender and<br />

pulse until well mixed.<br />

* Top with whipped cream and<br />

cinnamon for an extra sweet treat!<br />

Did you know?<br />

* About a cup of strawberries a day<br />

gives us our daily requirement of<br />

Vitamin C, which in turn, boosts our<br />

immunity and works as a brilliant<br />

antioxidant.<br />

* Probiotics, found in yoghurt and other<br />

fermented products, may ease the<br />

severity of colds. Look for labels that say<br />

‘live and active cultures’. Also, look for<br />

added vitamin D.<br />

* You’ll find lots of nutrients in spinach.<br />

One of them is folate, which helps your<br />

body make new cells and repair DNA.<br />

It also boasts fibre, antioxidants such as<br />

vitamin C, and more.<br />

* Pomegranate juice may help your<br />

body fight bacteria and several kinds of<br />

viruses, including the flu.<br />

* Consuming turmeric may improve<br />

your immune response. This is due to<br />

the qualities of curcumin, a compound<br />

in turmeric.<br />

* Honey is rich in antioxidants and is<br />

often used to soothe sore throats. It<br />

adds natural sweetness to the drink.<br />

* Lemon juice is very high in vitamin<br />

C and can help support heart and<br />

digestive health.<br />

* Orange juice is naturally high in<br />

vitamin C, folate and potassium, as well<br />

as being a great source of antioxidants.<br />

* Ginger has a very long history of use<br />

in traditional and alternative medicine.<br />

It’s been used to help digestion, reduce<br />

nausea and help fight the common<br />

cold and other illnesses, among other<br />

benefits.<br />

* Cayenne has many health advantages<br />

that are a result of the active<br />

component, capsaicin. It can boost<br />

metabolism and lower blood pressure.<br />

* Apple cider vinegar can kill harmful<br />

bacteria.<br />

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COLOUR<br />

& YOUR MOOD<br />

Dulux South Africa colour expert Palesa Ramaisa<br />

shared with us how colour can impact your state<br />

of mind ... with calming blues and soothing greens<br />

taking the limelight.<br />

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After spending week after week after a very long week in lockdown, it may be time for a change. Nothing<br />

refreshes and gives a whole new look than a colour update. But it’s not just about aesthetics. Colour is also all<br />

about how it makes you feel ... there’s real science behind how colour affects the brain, and how it can play a<br />

role in your state of mind and mood. And as so many of us are looking for balance, calm and a little less stress<br />

in our lives, adding shades of blue and green could work wonders.<br />

Blue is considered beneficial to the mind and body, and has been shown to help balance hormones, lower<br />

breathing rates, slow down the metabolism and reduce blood pressure. Starting off your day surrounded by<br />

soft shades – think easy-on-the-eye powder or sky blue – will help bring inner peace and a sense of calm.<br />

We’re massively besotted with green when it comes to decorating ... and think creating your very own green<br />

room is a fine idea. The close link between pale soft greens and nature means the colour is often perceived<br />

as a soothing shade that helps to alleviate stress and aids in fending off negative feelings. It’s really relaxing<br />

– think of ‘the green room’ in TV studios where guests and performers retreat and relax before and between<br />

takes. Green also promotes concentration, so is perfect for a space in your home where you need a calm,<br />

focused mind.<br />

Mix it up a little with the beautiful colours that hover between blue and green. Turquoise, a gem which<br />

combines blue and green with a touch of yellow, was believed by the ancient Persians to ward off the evil<br />

eye. They wore the blue-green stones as a protective charm. It may be a bit much to have an entire<br />

room in this strong colour, but touches of it make an eye-catching, bold statement. Teal, a mixture<br />

of blue, green and a touch of grey, is simply a darker shade of turquoise. Both teal and turquoise<br />

radiate the peace, calm and tranquillity of blue and the balance and growth of green. Consider<br />

using turquoise in the bedroom to create a sweet feminine feel, while darker teal shades add<br />

lively sophistication to living rooms and hallways.<br />

On the opposite end of the scale, you may prefer a shade that helps stimulate your mind or<br />

gives your creativity a powerful boost. In which case, hello orange. This is a power colour to<br />

be reckoned with, as some theorists maintain that when you’re in the presence of orange<br />

you increase the oxygen supply to the brain, which stimulates mental activity. It’s also<br />

thought to encourage sociability by energising people and lessening their inhibitions. Bold<br />

orange could be a little intimidating ... we think the softer shades of nectarine, coral, orange<br />

rose, sunset, rust and saffron would be easier to live with.<br />

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The sweet-scented<br />

HYACINTH<br />

Our indoor plant of the month is the sweetly fragrant pot hyacinth. A cluster<br />

of these lovely flowers fill a room with their delicate, fresh scent. When grown<br />

indoors, pot hyacinths like bright indirect light, not direct sunlight and they<br />

need moist, but not wet, soil. Each potted plant has a number of flower spikes<br />

that open and remain attractive for several weeks if the plant is kept in a cool<br />

but well-lit room. Remove flower spikes that are over. Once the plant has<br />

finished flowering, keep it in a cool room with moist soil and plant it out in<br />

spring, for flowering the following spring. Alternatively, the hyacinth can stay<br />

in its pot. The foliage will die down, but it will come up the following year if it<br />

is watered from next April onwards. Details: plantimex.co.za<br />

Text: KYM ARGO and ALICE COETZEE<br />

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DIG IT!<br />

Is it a pansy? Is it a viola?<br />

Pansy Panola is for gardeners who can’t decide which<br />

they love more ... pansies or violas! This pansy is a mix<br />

of both. It has the flower power of a viola but with<br />

pansy-like blooms, that are bigger than violas but<br />

not as big as the extra-large pansies. The plants are<br />

compact (growing to 20cm high and 25cm wide) so<br />

they fit in anywhere and everywhere ... garden beds,<br />

borders, sunny corners, patio pots and window boxes.<br />

You can even plant them in the vegetable garden<br />

because the blooms are edible. Make sure you plant<br />

them in full sun in winter, and remember they need<br />

well-composted soil. With regular watering and<br />

feeding, these Panola pansies will keep on flowering<br />

into summer, and with less stretch than regular<br />

pansies in warm climates. Details: ballstraathof.co.za<br />

Did you know that planting a rose now<br />

allows it to settle in over winter, ready<br />

to flower in October? Ludwig’s pick is<br />

Winter Sun KORbatam (N) because<br />

it flowers deep into winter, with<br />

fragrant classically shaped pale-yellow<br />

blooms, like a winter sun. It grows into<br />

a neat, shoulder-high hybrid tea rose,<br />

covered in glossy green leaves that are<br />

very resistant to blackspot. It’s a low<br />

maintenance rose for today’s no-fuss<br />

gardens. Details: ludwigsroses.co.za<br />

Look out for the Together we Bloom<br />

label on cut flowers, as well as indoor<br />

and outdoor plants. It means R2.27<br />

has already been donated for hunger<br />

relief, and you can pay it forward by<br />

buying the plant. This is a campaign<br />

initiated by the horticultural industry<br />

and is being driven by the NPO<br />

Together we Bloom. Funds raised<br />

will be disbursed to churches and<br />

NGOs working with communities in<br />

need. Follow Together We Bloom on<br />

Facebook.<br />

Garden tasks for <strong>June</strong><br />

Transplant roses that are planted in too much shade or in the wrong position.<br />

(see Ludwig’s Roses on YouTube via ludwigsroses.co.za)<br />

Rake up all fallen leaves and add them to the compost heap or store in bags to<br />

make rich leaf compost.<br />

Remember to water flowers and vegetables as early as possible in the morning<br />

so the leaves are dry by evening.<br />

Protect tender leafy vegetables with frost cloth if very cold weather or frost is<br />

predicted.<br />

Plant winter colour in sunny beds ... pansies, violas, petunias (in dry winter areas),<br />

poppies and calendulas. For shade or semi-shade areas, plant primulas.<br />

Feed winter leafy vegetables with a nitrogen-rich liquid fertilizer.<br />

Stake broad beans and Brussels sprouts.<br />

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WOOF<br />

Tickled pink<br />

From fuschia to marshmellow to blush ... we’re<br />

wearing rose tinted glasses this month<br />

Man’s best friend never looked this good!<br />

Compiled by: KYM ARGO<br />

We’re as excited as a corgi with a bone ... we’ve just discovered You & Lou and ... obsessed!<br />

A small business run by two best dog-loving friends, it’s all about beautiful, functional products for your<br />

pets. Baskets – small, medium and large/extra-large – are handwoven, each named after a dog close to<br />

their hearts. There are also outdoor beds with removable and washable covers, stylish leather collars with<br />

hand embroidery, as well as cosy cat baskets. Dog baskets from around R1 450, beds from R1 550 and cat<br />

baskets from R1 300, all from youandlou.co.za<br />

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When your dog’s cruising the park, make sure he owns it! He’ll<br />

strut along looking good in this Harry Barker bandana, which is<br />

reversible – striped and plain – and is made from lightweight, durable<br />

denim. R149.99 from woolworths.co.za<br />

Well-groomed ... this Posh Pets<br />

bamboo slicker brush has stainless<br />

steel pins which are perfect for all<br />

types of coats. The angled pins reach<br />

into the undercoat and gently<br />

remove loose hair. R179 from<br />

woolworths.co.za<br />

Home made dog treats<br />

Put aside the bananas. Since we’re baking, we may as well make something<br />

yummy for the dogs, too.<br />

Peanut butter biscuits<br />

You’ll need:<br />

1 cup cooked pumpkin puree; 1/4 cup peanut butter (choose one<br />

with no added sugar or salt); 2 eggs; 3 cups whole wheat flour.<br />

Method: Preheat oven to 180°C. Beat the pumpkin puree,<br />

peanut butter and eggs well until mixed – around 2<br />

minutes. Slowly add in the flour, a little at a time,<br />

mixing gently until just combined. Knead the<br />

dough a little, then roll out to about 2cm thick.<br />

Cut into squares (or shapes, if you prefer) and<br />

put onto a tray lined with baking paper.<br />

Bake for around 20 to 25 minutes,<br />

or until cooked and the edges are<br />

golden. Cool before storing in an<br />

airtight container.<br />

Kid’s toys all over the house are<br />

bad enough. Add dog’s toys and<br />

it’s just one big mess. Keep things<br />

tidy with this Harry Barker classic<br />

dog toy bin. It’s elegant, durable<br />

and made from sustainably sourced,<br />

eco-friendly materials. R349.99 from<br />

woolworths.co.za<br />

If your hound is active and always<br />

getting down and<br />

dirty in water and<br />

mud, this custom<br />

collar with o-ring<br />

is the real deal.<br />

Hard-wearing,<br />

customised,<br />

machine washable,<br />

and with pure brass<br />

fittings that won’t rust, it’s<br />

perfect for the dog that plays<br />

hard but still wants to look cool.<br />

R750 from chommies.com<br />

Washable covers, waterproof<br />

interiors and all the comfort<br />

your dog deserves ... You &<br />

Lou’s outdoor dog bed.<br />

Bling for glam bitches and<br />

handsome hounds ... these<br />

3mm pure brass dog tags<br />

which are machine engraved,<br />

have the Chommies logo<br />

on one side, the other side’s<br />

blank for you to engrave your<br />

dog’s details. R100 each from<br />

chommies.com<br />

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Well travelled<br />

We’re just longing to get out there and travel – and holidays<br />

abroad are just not going to happen any time soon. Luckily,<br />

we live in a country where there’s loads to explore ... all you<br />

need is a car and a few well-thought-out essentials.<br />

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Although we can’t travel at the moment there’s nothing wrong with planning your next family holiday. And<br />

while international locations may be off the cards for a while, we live in a beautiful country, which means you’ll<br />

probably be packing up for a road trip! We’ve got you covered with these essential travel items so you can hit<br />

the road for your next adventure with all your gear safely secured.<br />

Need more space<br />

You’ll need a safe and reliable roof rack and cargo carrier. The extra space in the rooftop cargo carriers means<br />

you can take everything you need on your travels. Top buy: Make sure you look for an aerodynamic roof rack<br />

system with easy installation accessories and a maximum loading area. You’ll want easy-to-install load carrier feet<br />

and load bars which mount securely to your vehicle. A promise of a quiet ride, with less drag for improved fuel<br />

economy, is essential.<br />

Taking the bikes<br />

With a bike rack for cars from Thule, you’ll be able to cycle on distant roads or bike far from home through wild<br />

terrain. Thule’s car bike racks come in different types and can be mounted on your roof, hitch, tow bar, or on your<br />

trunk. If you already own a roof rack, a roof bike rack could be the simplest solution. However, a trunk or hitchmounted<br />

rack is often easier to load and unload and suits heavier bikes. Top buy: Mounted to the tow bar, so<br />

you don’t have to buy a base rack, tow bar bike racks are easy to install and use, and can carry up to four bikes.<br />

Searching for the perfect wave<br />

Surfboard racks for cars or pickups are designed to let you load up, head off and get out on the water as quickly<br />

and easily as possible. Transport is also secure thanks to sturdy and protective features that make sure your<br />

surfboard, SUP or sailboard – including mast and sail – arrives in perfect shape. All you have to do is unload your<br />

board and start making the most of your passion.<br />

A cycling holiday with the kids<br />

A rear child bike seat or front-mounted baby bike seat is a great choice for letting your child see the world<br />

from your bike. Make sure you choose one with features like quick and secure mounting and dismounting,<br />

which will give you and your precious passenger a safe, easy, and enjoyable ride, and with adjustable foot<br />

straps and footrests to keep up with your child’s growth. Top tip: Make sure you buy a seat that meets stringent<br />

international child safety standards, and has childproof safety buckles and a padded harness.<br />

Walking with the babe<br />

You’ll be wanting a safe, comfy child carrier backpack, with quick adjustment to fit both parents and a viewing<br />

mirror. Top tip: The Thule Sapling Elite also has a removable backpack, so can take along all the necessary<br />

paraphernalia.<br />

Pack up your troubles<br />

But not in any old kit bag. Make sure you’ve got a good quality, hard-working backpack, be it for hiking, your<br />

camera or go-pro, your iPad or laptop (for those who can’t leave work at home). Top tip: A crossbody bag, and<br />

good, spacious toiletry bag, are always good add ons.<br />

All these products, and so many more, are from Thule Partner Stores nationwide and thulestore.co.za<br />

Win! We’re giving one reader a trio of<br />

travel essentials ... a Thule Enroute Backpack, a<br />

powershuttle (for gadgets and tech gear) and a crossover<br />

toiletry bag. To stand in line to win this R4000 hamper,<br />

visit GetItNationalMagazines on Facebook, find the Thule<br />

Travel post, and follow the rules.<br />

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Spoil<br />

<strong>June</strong><br />

Wine for your old man<br />

So he tells dad jokes. Just laugh. And pour him another<br />

glass of Groote Post’s The Old Man’s Blend. Developed<br />

almost 20 years ago at the behest of Groote Post’s Old<br />

Man, Peter Pentz, who wanted a blend of red wine<br />

to enjoy as his winter evening tipple,<br />

The Old Man’s Blend Red 2019 is a blend<br />

of 50 per cent Merlot and 25 per cent each<br />

Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. The winemaker<br />

says it’s a fantastic vintage ... a down-toearth,<br />

ripe-fruit-driven blend. If dad’s more<br />

of a white wine man, choose The Old Man’s<br />

Blend White 2019, a blend of 50 per cent<br />

each Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc, with<br />

refreshing citrus flavours. Both are said to be<br />

seriously good wines, at seriously good prices,<br />

and we agree. You’ll find them at local wine<br />

stores as well as at the Groote Post cellar door<br />

(groote-post-wines.myshopify.com – delivery<br />

after lockdown) from R86 for the white, R91 for<br />

the red. Details: grootepost.co.za<br />

Fancy winning one of each for your old man?<br />

We’re giving away a set ... to stand in line to<br />

win, simply visit our Get It National Magazines<br />

Facebook page, like our post and tag – if you<br />

can – your old man. Entries close end <strong>June</strong>, and<br />

we’ll only be sending out prizes to winners after<br />

lockdown restrictions are lifted.<br />

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