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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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GET IT<br />
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Journalist<br />
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GET IT HEAD OFFICE<br />
National Group Editor and National<br />
Sales<br />
Kym Argo - kyma@caxton.co.za<br />
Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> is distributed free of<br />
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Published by CTP Limited<br />
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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online buys on our<br />
most wanted list this month<br />
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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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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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Swapping your daily shake<br />
for a plant-based alternative<br />
ADVERTORIAL<br />
How it’s made<br />
For Tri Blend premium vegan 1 , ingredients like quinoa, flaxseed and pea were selected.<br />
Together, all the ingredients in the product deliver a protein source, vitamin C and 7<br />
key minerals.<br />
Plant-based protein<br />
Using plant-based instead of animal-based proteins, like milk, makes the composition<br />
of the product different. Protein is a composition of smaller molecules called amino<br />
acids.<br />
Some of these amino acids can’t be produced by the body itself. The nine amino<br />
acids that humans cannot synthesise are phenylalanine, valine, threonine, tryptophan,<br />
methionine, leucine, isoleucine, lysine, and histidine. These are called essential amino<br />
acids and must be provided by the diet in a certain proportion. In many animal-based<br />
sources, like milk protein, these amino acids are provided in the right amount and<br />
proportion.<br />
Plant-proteins (with some exceptions) tend to be incomplete, lacking different essential<br />
amino acids. For example, a plant-protein source can be low in lysine, whereas another<br />
one is low in methionine.<br />
However, mixing complementary sources of plant-protein helps us to obtain all the<br />
essential amino acids in their adequate amounts to have a complete protein. Therefore,<br />
together, the ingredients of Tri Blend provide a source of protein. The product is also<br />
suitable for vegans and can be part of a plant-based diet.<br />
Why Tri Blend is a great snack<br />
First, consuming a protein snack, such as Tri Blend, may be a<br />
great way to help meet protein recommendations. It is also a<br />
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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