You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
JOBURG WEST<br />
Atishca Makan<br />
heals the broken<br />
hearts of others<br />
PURPLE PACKS<br />
A PUNCH<br />
Soul-satisfying<br />
winter recipes<br />
WIN ... A touch of<br />
Costa Rica in a bottle<br />
STAY IN<br />
&<br />
GET COMFY<br />
SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD<br />
<strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>2020</strong>
[PAGENO] Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> [MONTH] [YEAR]
CONTENTS<br />
GET IT<br />
Editorial<br />
Instagram: @getitjoburgwest<br />
Facebook: Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong><br />
Website: getitmagazine.co.za/joburg-west<br />
National Group Editor and National Sales<br />
Kym Argo<br />
kyma@caxton.co.za<br />
Facebook and Instagram:<br />
Get It National Magazines<br />
Website: getitmagazine.co.za<br />
Layout & design Megan Brett<br />
Subeditor Rose Chinery<br />
Contributors Rialien Furstenberg<br />
Head of sales<br />
Debbie Pienaar<br />
debbiep@caxton.co.za<br />
Distribution<br />
15 000 copies monthly<br />
Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> is distributed<br />
free of charge. For a full list contact<br />
011 955 1130<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 />
WHY DON’T YOU...<br />
04 Yoga. A wine course. Or some jolly good shows on the<br />
small screen<br />
08 A book a day keeps boredom at bay. Add a glass of wine and you’re<br />
in for a happy <strong>Aug</strong>ust.<br />
WISH LIST<br />
10 Travel and food and a touch of glam<br />
PEOPLE<br />
12 After 10 years, Atishca Makan left the stability of corporate life<br />
behind her, and has not looked back<br />
BEAUTY<br />
14 Tips to help you look professional but not overdone<br />
FASHION<br />
16 Here’s what we’ll be wearing during what’s often the coldest month<br />
of the year<br />
HEALTH<br />
18 Filling your plate with purple foods may be a very smart choice<br />
FOOD & DRINK<br />
24 Lamb shank and oxtail and a bottle of smooth, luscious red<br />
28 Easy, five ingredient dinner ideas<br />
34 Give mince a makeover with this magnificent recipe<br />
DÈCOR & GARDENING<br />
36 Stylish home office ideas<br />
38 We’ve put together our top garden tasks and tips for the month<br />
TRAVEL<br />
42 A blooming marvellous Namakwa Retreat<br />
WIN<br />
44 Win a perfume inspired by travel<br />
COVER<br />
Zelna Harrison<br />
AUGUST <strong>2020</strong><br />
[MONTH]<br />
<strong>Aug</strong>ust<br />
[YEAR]<br />
<strong>2020</strong><br />
Get<br />
Get<br />
It Joburg<br />
It Joburg<br />
<strong>West</strong><br />
<strong>West</strong><br />
[PAGENO]<br />
3
A hot date!<br />
Yoga. A wine course. Or some<br />
jolly good shows on the<br />
small screen. All your<br />
options for <strong>Aug</strong>ust<br />
[PAGENO] Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> [MONTH] [YEAR]<br />
4 Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> <strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>2020</strong>
Curl up and tune in to Showmax<br />
In the mood for crime? Comedy? Drama? Look no further than our picks of<br />
the best shows and movies this month.<br />
We’re kicking off with a local film directed by Oliver Hermanus. In<br />
The Endless River, a young waitress welcomes her husband home to the<br />
small South African town of Riviersonderend after his jail sentence. When the<br />
family of a foreigner living on a nearby farm is murdered, the waitress and the<br />
grieving widower begin gravitating towards each other. Trapped in a cycle of<br />
violence and bloodshed, the two form an unlikely bond seeking to transcend<br />
their mutual anger, pain and loneliness.<br />
When Detective Felicity Dill is killed in a car bombing, her sister, Allegra Dill, an<br />
investigator working for a senator, returns home to San Bonifacio to find the<br />
killer. In the process of her investigation, she uncovers a web of corruption in<br />
the small Texas town. Briarpatch (S1) is an artistic, interesting mystery crime<br />
series based on the Ross Thomas novel of the same name.<br />
Vida (S3) returns with the two Mexican-American sisters, Emma and Lyn, who<br />
couldn’t be more different or distanced from each other. Circumstances force<br />
them to return to their old neighbourhood, where they are confronted by<br />
the past and shocking truth about their mother’s identity.<br />
In the Reckoning (S1) the murder of a teenager and the hunt for a serial<br />
killer in a suburban town sets two fathers on a course of mutual destruction<br />
that will reverberate through their quiet community. Explore the darkest<br />
corners of the male psyche through the eyes of two fathers, one of whom is<br />
a serial killer.<br />
It’s time, once again, to wreak some hilarious havoc on the spacetime<br />
continuum as Future Man (S3) debuts its final season to wrap things up. Josh<br />
Futturman, a janitor by day and a gamer by night, is recruited by mysterious<br />
visitors to travel through time to prevent the extinction of humanity.<br />
Hard-hitting cop show Bosch (S6) is back. The run of shows sees Harry<br />
playing a key role in trying to save his city after a medical physicist is executed<br />
and the deadly radioactive material he had with him goes missing. Finding<br />
himself at the centre of a complex murder case, a messy federal investigation,<br />
and an impending catastrophic threat to Los Angeles, Bosch must act as<br />
domestic terrorists threaten the fate of Los Angeles.<br />
The hit mockumentary What We Do In The Shadows (S2) is a look into the<br />
daily (or rather, nightly) lives of three vampires who’ve lived together in New<br />
York for more than 100 years – plenty of time to get on each other’s nerves.<br />
With the Whisperer War upon them, the collective communities must come<br />
together and possibly sacrifice all they have to find a way to silence the<br />
Whisperers once and for all. Otherwise Alpha will ensure they face a certain<br />
doom … The Walking Dead (S10) is the definitive zombie show, having won<br />
77 awards globally.<br />
I May Destroy You is a British comedy-drama television series set in London<br />
where gratification is only an app away. Arabella is a carefree, self-assured<br />
Londoner with a group of great friends, a boyfriend in Italy and a burgeoning<br />
writing career. But when her drink is spiked with a date-rape drug, she must<br />
question and rebuild every element of her life.<br />
[MONTH] [YEAR] Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> [PAGENO]<br />
<strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>2020</strong> Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> 5
Netflix ... for a great night in<br />
The crime comedy-drama Good Girls (S3) revolves around three<br />
mothers who upend their seemingly cosy lives and descend<br />
into the world of crime to pay their family bills. Now they return<br />
to face the consequences of last season’s high jinks. The show is<br />
dark, a little outlandish – and in its best episodes, it’s gripping!<br />
The world as we know it has ended in The Rain (S3)... When<br />
a virus carried by rainfall wipes out almost all humans in<br />
Scandinavia, Danish siblings Simone and Rasmus take shelter in<br />
a bunker. Six years later, they emerge to search for their father, a<br />
scientist who left them in the bunker but never returned. Along<br />
the way they join a group of young survivors and together set<br />
out on a danger-filled quest through an abandoned Scandinavia,<br />
searching for any sign of life.<br />
After an excruciatingly long wait, the fantasy comedy drama<br />
Lucifer is back for season five. Throughout the series, Lucifer and<br />
his allies take on a wide array of supernatural threats – but they’ll<br />
be facing perhaps their most unique challenge yet this season.<br />
Good news Lucifans … the show has officially been renewed for<br />
season six!<br />
In Secret Origins, the scene is set in Madrid 2019 where a<br />
serial killer is spreading chaos. Anonymous people with no<br />
apparent connection are being murdered while imitating the<br />
first appearances of the most famous superheroes. It is up to<br />
two detectives to put together the pieces of a game with which<br />
they’re completely unfamiliar.<br />
Vegan made easy<br />
Whether you’re thinking about taking the plant-based plunge or just<br />
want a refresher on why being vegan is amazing for your body, we’ve<br />
got you covered. Join plant-based nutrition leader and creator of<br />
The Seed Blog Tammy Fry for a virtual workshop. Get the low-down<br />
on vegan hacks, bust those all-too-common myths, learn how to meal<br />
plan for a family, get some recipes and much more. <strong>Aug</strong>ust 8 at 10am.<br />
Tickets are R50 and will be available via Quicket.co.za<br />
Release your inner superhero<br />
Grab your sidekicks and capes for the Wonder Woman Justice League<br />
virtual run. Whether you’re a single runner suffering from cabin fever<br />
and creaky legs or a family wanting to put some loving distance<br />
between one other, this fun-filled day of physically distanced running<br />
/ walking will take place in your neighbourhood ... all while giving<br />
back to those who need it most, especially children! With distances<br />
of 2.5km, 5km, 7.5km and 10km, there’s something for every hero, big<br />
or small. It’s all happening on <strong>Aug</strong>ust 9, tickets from R190 a person,<br />
which include a Wonder Woman medal, T-shirt and button badge.<br />
Details: justiceleagueseries.co.za or on Facebook – Justice League Series.<br />
Stuck inside. Bored out of your mind. Desperate for things to do. You need<br />
The Self-Isolation Activity Book. Written by Ian Doors, a man who<br />
says he’s spent all his time alone in his apartments long before you all<br />
started, it’s filled with quick and easy activities ... games, mental exercises,<br />
colouring-in, handy hints and kitchen / pantry food and drink tips ...<br />
everything you need to survive your time inside. Orion, R240.<br />
[PAGENO] Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> [MONTH] [YEAR]<br />
6 Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> <strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>2020</strong>
Record breaking concert ...<br />
and you’re invited!<br />
Who said you can’t have a great deal of fun watching a live<br />
stream concert at home? No standing in long queues, eight feet<br />
tall people blocking your view, getting pushed from all sides,<br />
using signals to communicate or being so far away you can<br />
barely see the artist on stage. Not for us. Instead, we’ll be getting<br />
a front row seat for a COVID Secret Session live stream concert<br />
by local legendary rock band, Prime Circle. Not only will they<br />
produce a world-class show but they aim to set a record<br />
globally for the most tickets sold for a live stream rock concert!<br />
It’s on <strong>Aug</strong>ust 8 at 7pm. We’ll be there ... join us! Bonus: Ten per<br />
cent of the money raised will be in aid of charity. Get your ticket<br />
for R120 from Computicket.com or head over to their Facebook<br />
page @PrimeCircle to keep updated.<br />
Time<br />
to wine down<br />
Wine lovers … this is your chance to<br />
sip, sniff and swirl your way through an<br />
edutaining Local is Lekker wine course by<br />
the Tops at Spar Wine Show. Wine educator<br />
Cathy Marston will take you on a humorous,<br />
interactive journey that’s more like a wine club<br />
than a wine course! Think interesting wine<br />
theories, practical tips and guided wine<br />
tastings. Four online Zoom sessions (each<br />
with its own theme) of an hour will<br />
take place over two weeks. R295.<br />
Details: wineshow.co.za/<br />
courses/<br />
Try a virtual workout … we’ve found exercise classes made for your living room<br />
Fortunately, there are tons of top-notch ways to<br />
work out at home. To help you get going, we’ve<br />
rounded up the best online exercise classes you<br />
can do right from your living room, whether<br />
you’re craving a serious muscle burn or fun and<br />
a fast sweat. After all, a little self-care and stress<br />
relief are exactly what we need in these anxietyinducing<br />
times.<br />
• Join yoga and meditation pro Chelsey Mcluckie<br />
on the mat for a group Yoga Zoom class twice<br />
a week. She’ll show you how to calm your mind,<br />
balance your body and breathe properly, all<br />
through mindful movements. Her classes are<br />
suitable for everyone, regardless of age and<br />
fitness levels. R70 a drop-in, R110 a week. Details:<br />
chelseymcluckieyoga.co.za/online-yoga-classes/<br />
• Think you have to be an uber-fit celebrity, athlete<br />
or dancer to even consider a Pilates class? The<br />
truth is, you don’t need any previous exercise<br />
experience. So, we’re opting for an online class<br />
with the instructors from My Pilates. They offer<br />
various levels you can choose from … think a<br />
refreshing mind-body workout which emphasises<br />
proper breathing, correct spinal and pelvic<br />
alignment as well as a focused concentration on<br />
smooth flowing movement. Classes are from R349<br />
a month. Details: mypilates.co.za<br />
• If you’re serious about burning the calories from<br />
last night’s banana bread, then you should join a<br />
Zoom class with the trainers from Thrive. Choose<br />
between a 45-minute move, power or flow class<br />
targeting four main areas with each workout –<br />
upper and lower body, cardio and core. No need<br />
for any fitness equipment, you can just jump right<br />
in for R50 a session! Details: thrivefitness.co.za<br />
[MONTH] [YEAR] Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> [PAGENO]<br />
<strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>2020</strong> Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> 7
Book club<br />
A book a day keeps boredom<br />
at bay. Add a glass of wine and<br />
you’re in for a happy <strong>Aug</strong>ust.<br />
In a tiny Italian village, life in the 1950s is a daily<br />
pageant of small human dramas. There are<br />
lippy signoras and earthy farmworkers. There’s<br />
a coffin-maker, a silkworm farmer and those<br />
who catch frogs for the town’s local delicacy –<br />
frog risotto. Then there’s Pistola, a teenage boy<br />
in love with his second cousin, Teresa, a girl<br />
who’s sadly, destined to marry the village thug.<br />
Don’t you already know Loves and Miracles of<br />
Pistola is going to be a magnificent read? Even<br />
more so, when you discover that to escape<br />
his heartache, young Pistola accepts the offer<br />
of a lifetime ... to travel to South Africa to work<br />
on the trains. In lively Johannesburg, he and a<br />
group of compatriots are trained as stewards<br />
and taught to speak English – and Afrikaans. It’s<br />
not all work, mind you. The Italians set up home<br />
in Hillbrow and go partying in Sophiatown<br />
with the likes of Miriam Makeba. When Pistola<br />
falls for the spunky Malikah, a political activist,<br />
the apartheid police watch every breath of<br />
their passionate, illicit relationship. It’s written<br />
by the wonderful Hilary Prendini Toffoli, who<br />
lives in Cape Town and is known for her social<br />
satire and investigative features. Just brilliant!<br />
Penguin, R280.<br />
So many of our favourite authors this month. Book Club’s going to<br />
be great. Jeffery Deaver (love!) has just released his latest thriller, The<br />
Goodbye Man. After witnessing a shocking suicide while pursuing two<br />
armed fugitives in the wilderness, Colter Shaw’s investigations lead him<br />
to go undercover in the Foundation – a cult that promises to transform<br />
people’s lives. It’s a cult led by a charismatic leader who commands<br />
terrifying loyalty from his followers, a cult that may have only one way to<br />
escape – with your life. Harper Collins, R408.<br />
From the outside, the house in Lakeview Terrace looks perfect. And the<br />
Bigelows seem like the perfect family. The respected surgeon father. The<br />
glamorous, devoted mother. Two beautiful children. A perfect family<br />
in a perfect house, living their perfect lives. But perfect surfaces can<br />
hide dark undercurrents and behind closed doors lies a very different<br />
story. Teenager Zane and his younger sister, Britt, are terrorised by<br />
their violent father and dysfunctional mother. Too afraid to speak out,<br />
Zane does his best to protect his sister and counts the days until they<br />
can finally be free. Until the night when their father’s temper takes<br />
a horrifying turn for the worse, the perfect façade is exposed for the<br />
lie it is, and Zane and Britt manage to escape. With the help of their<br />
aunt, they rebuild their lives, creating new families and putting their<br />
past behind them. But can a past like that really be put aside? Under<br />
Currents, by Nora Roberts, is a great winter read, perfect for a Sunday<br />
on the sofa in front of a fire. Little Brown Book Group, R239.<br />
[PAGENO] 8 Get It Joburg Get It <strong>West</strong> Joburg <strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>West</strong> <strong>2020</strong> [MONTH] [YEAR]
Do you remember how your heart just swelled when you read The<br />
Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry?. Well, it’s time for an encore. Joyce<br />
Rachel’s Miss Benson’s Beetle is a story about a tiny insect, an exciting<br />
adventure and a deep, unexpected friendship. It’s the story of Margery<br />
Benson, whose life ended the day her father walked out of his study and<br />
never came back. Forty years later, abandoning a dull job, she advertises<br />
for an assistant, someone who will join her on an expedition to the other<br />
side of the world to search for a beetle that may, or may not, exist. Enid<br />
Pretty is not who she had in mind. But together they will find themselves<br />
drawn into an adventure that exceeds all Margery’s expectations,<br />
eventually finding new life at the top of a red mountain. Penguin, R310.<br />
Isn’t it irritating when you watch a<br />
series and someone says ‘the book<br />
was sooo much better’. Well, trust us<br />
when we tell you that when it comes<br />
to Little Fires Everywhere, the book<br />
is, indeed, so, so, so much better. This<br />
magnificently written story revolves<br />
around two families – a free-spirited,<br />
enigmatic artist and single mum, and<br />
a journalist who, with her husband<br />
and four children, lives the perfect<br />
life, where everything is strictly under<br />
control. How these women influence<br />
their own and each other’s children,<br />
and how Celeste Ng captures the<br />
angst of being an adolescent,<br />
makes for a powerful, thoughtful<br />
read and a book that’s completely<br />
unputdownable. Little Brown Book<br />
Group, R288.<br />
Twelve years<br />
ago, a child went<br />
missing. She was<br />
six-years-old when<br />
she disappeared.<br />
Now she’s home.<br />
Knocking on the<br />
door. But why<br />
won’t she answer<br />
any questions?<br />
Where has she<br />
been? How did she<br />
find her way home?<br />
And who is she? SK<br />
Barnett’s Safe is a<br />
thrilling read, with<br />
twist after twist<br />
until the very last<br />
page. Penguin, R260.<br />
This is, quite simply, the most exceptional wine we could wish<br />
to enjoy this <strong>Aug</strong>ust. Elegant and complex, Glenelly Lady May<br />
is all blackberry and cassis, dark cherry and spicy plum, with<br />
dense, age-worthy tannins. R520 from glenelly.co.za<br />
Two strangers are driving across<br />
America. Cait – whose job is to<br />
transport women to safety. Rebecca –<br />
who’s trying to escape something. Out<br />
of respect, Cait never asks questions.<br />
But what if Rebecca’s secrets put them<br />
both in danger? There’s a reason Cait<br />
chooses to keep on the road, helping<br />
strangers. She has a past of her own,<br />
and knows what it’s like to be followed.<br />
And there’s someone right behind<br />
them, watching their every move. Read<br />
Jessica Barry’s Don’t Turn Around with<br />
the lights on bright! Penguin, R310.<br />
[MONTH] [YEAR] Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> [PAGENO]<br />
<strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>2020</strong> Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> 9
Wish list<br />
Travel and food and a touch of glam this <strong>Aug</strong>ust<br />
Tapas for real foodies<br />
Tapas with Liam Tomlin is the most<br />
heavenly book imaginable. It’s a<br />
book to drool over, to sit for hours<br />
earmarking recipes and planning gettogethers.<br />
It’s all about the style of<br />
food Liam likes to cook and the way<br />
he likes to eat ... with lots of different<br />
tastes, textures and cooking styles. It’s<br />
crammed with inspiring, exceptionally<br />
styled photos of food you just long to<br />
re-create.<br />
What this isn’t, is a book for scaredy-cat<br />
cooks. Or for those with timid taste<br />
buds. It kicks off fairly safely with potato<br />
and chorizo tortilla, but before long it’s<br />
all braised pig’s head with bacon and<br />
egg, and sautéed frogs’ legs with wild<br />
mushrooms, parsley purée and truffle<br />
dressing. The Basic Recipe section<br />
includes walnut tuile and duck liver<br />
parfait and bao buns, for heaven’s sake.<br />
Delicious? Yes. But basic? Maybe not<br />
so much. You need a certain amount<br />
of skill and dedication – and time – to<br />
follow many of the recipes. Of course<br />
there are loads and loads of dishes that<br />
are less daunting ... the tomato tart<br />
with Parmesan catalan, basil and olives<br />
is time-consuming but delicious; the<br />
pancetta-wrapped prawns with crab<br />
and spring onion risotto is possibly our<br />
favourite recipe from the book.<br />
Liam, an Irish chef who worked in<br />
restaurants around the world before<br />
moving to Cape Town where he’s<br />
opened restaurants including the<br />
original Chefs Warehouse 10 yearsor-so<br />
ago and more recently Chefs<br />
Warehouse Maison in Franschhoek,<br />
describes his way of cooking as<br />
being focused on technique and on<br />
extracting as much flavour as possible<br />
to create tasty and well balanced<br />
dishes. This is the second edition of<br />
his book – the first, self-published,<br />
was only available at his restaurants.<br />
An exceptional buy for a real foodie.<br />
Penguinrandomhouse, R399.<br />
[PAGENO] 10 Get It Joburg Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> <strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>West</strong> [MONTH] <strong>2020</strong> [YEAR]<br />
We’re wearing summer<br />
A starfish. A pineapple. A<br />
flamingo, ocean wave and sea<br />
turtle. Five gorgeous images that<br />
have us longing for summer. With<br />
the new, limited edition range at<br />
Pandora, we can wear summer all<br />
year round. Actress Millie Bobby<br />
Brown co-designed this bold and<br />
colourful range, saying ‘All the<br />
symbols I chose are my absolute<br />
favourite parts of summer and<br />
each charm holds a fun memory<br />
or meaning to me.’ The Pandora<br />
Me range – four dangle charms<br />
and an earring sold as a single<br />
stud – is a limited edition,<br />
available only until December<br />
this year. Charms from R239, buy<br />
online from pandora.net/en-za/<br />
collections/pandora-me<br />
Compiled by KYM ARGO
From Soweto to Milan<br />
So you want to be an influencer?<br />
A luxurious life flitting from one<br />
fitting room to the front row on<br />
fashion week. And, with a lot of<br />
hard work, you can, says Kefilwe<br />
Mabote, one of South Africa’s leading<br />
fashion influencers. In Kefilwe<br />
Mabote Influencer de Luxe, candid<br />
autobiography-cum-guide, she<br />
reveals the secrets of her success<br />
... from her humble beginnings in<br />
Soweto, all the way to the world’s<br />
fashion capital, Milan. With loads<br />
of really useful, practical tips and<br />
real-world tools for building your<br />
digital brand, it’s an inspiring read,<br />
written by an ordinary township girl<br />
who had a goal ... and went for it.<br />
Human & Rousseau, R280.<br />
Top of our wish list ... to travel with the family<br />
Trying to keep up with can we buy wine, can we walk in the park, can we travel, is<br />
exhausting. But we’ve found one rather special travel option we think will work –<br />
just be sure to time your arrival before our 9pm curfew.<br />
Tintswalo Lodges has introduced a self-catering option for families and friends<br />
... exclusive-use, self-catering options are available at three of the lovely Tintswalo<br />
properties.<br />
With a choice of a safari or a coastal breakaway for a group of up to 10 people, the<br />
self-catering options are available at the Manor House at Tintswalo Safari Lodge<br />
in the greater Kruger area, the Tintswalo Family Camp in the Welgevonden Game<br />
Reserve in the Waterberg, and Tintswalo at Boulders Boutique Villa in Simon’s Town.<br />
The Manor House at Tintswalo Safari Lodge in the Manyeleti Private Nature Reserve<br />
has spacious lounge and dining areas and deep, shady patios that are ideal for<br />
relaxation. The traditionally styled private villa has five bedrooms with en-suite<br />
bathrooms, two with outside baths for indulgent soaks under starlit skies. Welcoming<br />
children of all ages, the family-friendly destination comes with a swimming<br />
pool and rolling lawns protected by game fencing, overlooking a waterhole that<br />
offers excellent game viewing 24/7.<br />
Tintswalo Family Camp Welgevonden in the malaria-free Welgevonden Game<br />
Reserve in the Waterberg ranks among SA’s largest private game reserves and<br />
boasts a great variety of game, including the Big Five. There are five spacious,<br />
freestanding luxury units, a main lodge with lovely lounges where fireplaces<br />
keep things cosy, a swimming pool with poolside loungers and a viewing deck<br />
overlooking the waterhole. It’s child-friendly and protected by electric fencing<br />
against predators and dangerous game to allow children the freedom to enjoy<br />
the outside areas.<br />
With unobstructed views across Boulders Beach and its world-famous resident<br />
colony of endangered African penguins, Tintswalo at Boulders Boutique Villa<br />
boasts a unique beachfront location. With luxurious suites, open-plan lounges with<br />
fireplaces, a TV room, outdoor terraces, and a wind-protected courtyard with a fire<br />
pit, as well as a sea view pool on the top deck, this is indeed a luxurious getaway.<br />
The rate is R25 000 a night deal for 10 people, with a minimum stay of two nights.<br />
The lodges are fully serviced and all health precautions and safety protocols are<br />
fully complied with. Safari options also include two safari activities a day, a safari<br />
vehicle and the services of a guide, as well as a private chef, housekeeping, laundry<br />
and Wi-Fi. Excluded are food and beverages and gratuities. Details: 021-773-0900 or<br />
tintswalo.com<br />
Look out for<br />
Coach Blue, which<br />
is about to land on<br />
the fragrance scene.<br />
All lime oil, absinthe<br />
and grapefruit, black<br />
pepper, cedar leaf<br />
and amber, wrapped<br />
up in a gentlemanly<br />
blue bottle. Gorgeous.<br />
From R970, at Woolies,<br />
Clicks, Truworths and<br />
Dis-Chem.<br />
[MONTH] [YEAR] Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> [PAGENO]<br />
<strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>2020</strong> Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> 11
Lead<br />
with<br />
heart<br />
Text: RIALIEN FURSTENBERG. Photographer: ZELNA HARRISON.<br />
Atishca Makan was<br />
enjoying all the trimmings<br />
of an established, senior<br />
position at a well-known<br />
company when her life<br />
was thrown into complete<br />
turmoil ... Pausing to reflect<br />
on her mental health, she<br />
did that one thing that<br />
many dream of, but only a<br />
few dares to do.<br />
After 10 years, Atishca left the stability<br />
of corporate life behind her, and has<br />
not looked back.<br />
‘My first day at home, I cried … a lot.<br />
For the first four months as a ‘nonemployee’,<br />
I did things to feed my soul.<br />
I allowed myself to work through the<br />
intense grief of my father’s passing and<br />
to find joy in the beauty of life again. At<br />
a stage, I was so deeply depressed that<br />
I wanted to shout to the world how<br />
insanely irrelevant their latest tantrum<br />
was. I just wanted to shout ... You are<br />
breathing, you are still alive!’<br />
During this time Atishca focused on<br />
building her personal brand and reentering<br />
the market as a brand and<br />
communications consultant for 702<br />
and Eyewitness News. In between, she<br />
started an initiative called Dressed with<br />
[PAGENO] 12 Get It Joburg Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> <strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>West</strong> [MONTH] <strong>2020</strong> [YEAR]
Legacy, co-founded the Active Grief<br />
Community and became an Emotional<br />
Freedom Techniques practitioner.<br />
But how did the idea for these initiatives<br />
come about?<br />
‘If I could graffiti the walls with my<br />
father’s memories I would. But you<br />
know … there is the law! I started writing<br />
them down. The fear that I would<br />
eventually forget them was a real<br />
concern. As I wrote I laughed, cried and<br />
felt better. I wanted others to see how<br />
therapeutic this could be. We sat as a<br />
family sharing the memories that truly<br />
mattered to us. I knew then I could<br />
make this bigger and better. The grief<br />
journey truly changes you. You become<br />
less triggered by the mundane<br />
and seek a deeper existence. I needed<br />
to find the things that fed my soul, and<br />
I could not find it in full-time corporate<br />
life. So, I took the plunge and started<br />
Dressed With Legacy.’<br />
Atishca has always been drawn to the<br />
stories behind the many garments<br />
and items that fill second-hand stores<br />
and charity shops. ‘I have found it<br />
interesting to learn where these things<br />
come from, what homes and families<br />
surrounded these items and what<br />
stories they saw unfolding. Dressed<br />
With Legacy (DWL) aims to help people<br />
share the memories of their loved<br />
ones by attaching those memories to<br />
the items they would like to donate<br />
to charity. We take printed cardboard<br />
clothing tags and write the memories<br />
on the back of those tags.’<br />
DWL is not a registered non-profit<br />
organisation, but there is no fee for<br />
collecting and donating the clothes. All<br />
Atishca wants is to share and grow this<br />
concept. Another amazing concept<br />
that stemmed from this initiative was<br />
the Legacy Bears. These teddy bears<br />
are ordered and then dressed in the<br />
clothes of the loved ones who have<br />
passed away. Seamstresses tailor the<br />
clothes into a perfect fit for the adorable<br />
bears, making them a keepsake<br />
for family members and friends.<br />
Her work as founder of DWL also let Atishca<br />
become a bereavement guide. ‘It<br />
happened quite organically. I managed<br />
to put my life together and this was<br />
noticed by some incredible people<br />
who thought I could help others on<br />
this journey. They then offered me a<br />
space to do that.’<br />
Adapting to the times, Atishca offers<br />
Zoom sessions on Emotional Freedom<br />
Techniques – also known at tapping<br />
– which have been a huge success. ‘It<br />
is a powerful holistic healing technique<br />
that is based on the combined<br />
principles of ancient Chinese acupressure<br />
and modern psychology. Tapping<br />
with the fingertips on specific meridian<br />
endpoints of the body, while focusing<br />
on negative emotions or physical<br />
sensations, helps to calm the nervous<br />
system, rewire the brain to respond in<br />
healthier ways, and restore the body’s<br />
balance of energy. Apart from this,<br />
Dani Donald (a counsellor and Mindset<br />
and Behavioural Coach) and I offer<br />
Active Grief Community support which<br />
is a safe, interactive platform providing<br />
a supportive and compassionate space<br />
to learn, share and connect with others<br />
True courage is<br />
asking for and<br />
allowing yourself<br />
to receive help<br />
on a similar journey. Lastly, I provide<br />
corporate-level expertise to entrepreneurs<br />
and organisations assisting<br />
with brand makeovers and website<br />
development.’<br />
Like many of us, Atishca has also<br />
experienced the wrath of Covid-19<br />
and her contract as Brand and Communications<br />
consultant for the media<br />
companies was not renewed. But she<br />
sticks to her mantra – ‘Even though the<br />
situation is not ideal, at this moment it’s<br />
okay. And at this moment, I’m okay’.<br />
‘This period in our lives right now is so<br />
unbelievably scary. Many of us have<br />
lost our jobs, had to close our businesses,<br />
learn to make a 2kg bag of rice<br />
last four to five meals – all whilst showing<br />
up on social media like we have<br />
our lives still intact. Because a ‘strong<br />
woman’ doesn’t show her weaknesses.<br />
We have to learn new technological<br />
tools, upskill ourselves on the fly, all just<br />
to be able to generate an income.<br />
WIN!<br />
‘The self-identity of the women I<br />
have been working with through<br />
my Emotional Freedom Techniques<br />
programmes has been attached to<br />
their job titles and roles to such a huge<br />
extent. Losing this has left them questioning<br />
their self-worth and their ability<br />
to be that dynamic person who has<br />
a voice simply because she is no<br />
longer in a boardroom and doing<br />
presentations.<br />
‘We need to remember that we are still<br />
the same women on the inside and<br />
that our worth is not in what we do,<br />
but in who we are. I will proudly say<br />
that I was nearly sent away to a facility<br />
for a month because of severe depression.<br />
And that is perfectly okay. We<br />
must drop the masks (not that mask!);<br />
be unapologetically honest …<br />
with yourself and with others. In<br />
doing so we permit other women to<br />
do the same.<br />
‘A while ago whilst working with my<br />
life coach, Kagiso Msimango, the one<br />
thing I felt would change my life would<br />
be finding my courage. There were<br />
things I wanted to do, a vision of who<br />
I wanted to become. Courage is underestimated<br />
... We think money gives<br />
us courage, same as alcohol does. But<br />
true courage is facing yourself every<br />
day, calling yourself out on your nonsense<br />
and ‘doing the work’. True courage<br />
is asking for and allowing yourself<br />
to receive help. It is being okay with<br />
all that is, and all that is yet to be. Am<br />
I brave enough to jump out a plane?<br />
Nah. Am I brave enough to share my<br />
flaws and story? Of course. Don’t fear<br />
courage. It’s pretty fun on the other<br />
side of fear.’<br />
What does the future hold? ‘If I had answered<br />
the greatest interview question<br />
of all time in 2015, ‘where do you see<br />
yourself in five years’, I would not have<br />
said ‘having Zoom sessions with clients<br />
while in my fluffy pyjama pants and<br />
unicorn slippers …’<br />
‘In the pipeline is a book I’m writing<br />
called Grief: A necessary discomfort.’<br />
Details: Follow them on Facebook,<br />
Dressed With Legacy, Active Grief<br />
Community or email letsmakemagic@<br />
atishca.co.za.<br />
Atishca is giving away four sessions on ‘No is a full sentence –<br />
tap into being respectful of your needs’ to one reader. These<br />
one-hour sessions to the value of R1 860 will be presented via<br />
Zoom. To enter, like our GetItJoburg<strong>West</strong> Facebook page, the competition<br />
post and you’ll be in the draw. Entries close <strong>Aug</strong>ust 31. Ts & Cs apply.<br />
[MONTH] [YEAR] <strong>Aug</strong>ust Get <strong>2020</strong> It Joburg Get It <strong>West</strong> Joburg [PAGENO] <strong>West</strong> 13
Va-va-zoom<br />
With more and more of us working from home, and most of our<br />
meetings being virtual ... via Skype, Facetime or Zoom ... here<br />
are our tips to help you look professional but not overdone.<br />
Compiled by: KYM ARGO<br />
1. Get the basics right. You’ve cleansed and toned,<br />
but a quick wipe with a good Micellar solution<br />
will ensure your face is clean and fresh, with no<br />
oily patches. Azana Spa Aloe Vera & Cucumber<br />
Micellar Water also assists in boosting your skin’s<br />
radiance. R89.95 from Dis-Chem.<br />
2. Make sure you prep with a good<br />
primer which blurs lines, hides open<br />
pores and stops shine. Essence Prime<br />
+ Studio Glow Boosting + Pore<br />
Minimizing Primer is a great product at<br />
a great price R189.95 from Clicks.<br />
3. Choose a really light foundation (you don’t<br />
want to look overdone). Even better, try a<br />
tinted fluid, like Filorga Flash-Nude Fluid,<br />
which gives an instantly flawless finish with<br />
no mask effect. R525 from cosmetology.co.za<br />
4. If you suffer from oily skin, or an oily T bar,<br />
a light dusting of NYX Professional Make<br />
Up HD Finishing Translucent Powder is<br />
great. Only use it where needed, not all over<br />
your face. R189.95 from Clicks.<br />
5. If you haven’t had time to wash your hair,<br />
or if it’s just looking a little flat and needs<br />
some volume, a spray of dry shampoo<br />
works wonders. Sorbet Drybar’s High and<br />
Dry dry shampoo adds volume and texture.<br />
R95 from Clicks.<br />
6. Too much screen time?<br />
Apply Filorga Optim-<br />
Eyes Refresh – an express<br />
revitalising eye contour<br />
stick, with instant cooling<br />
effect, which refreshes and<br />
magically makes signs of<br />
fatigue disappear. R430<br />
from Clicks and Edgars.<br />
7. Talking eyes, we all<br />
know your brows frame<br />
your face ... so make sure<br />
yours are perfect. Invest in<br />
a good pair of tweezers –<br />
Tweezerman Rose Gold<br />
Tweezer Slant (R359<br />
from Dis-Chem), is our<br />
go-to option. And use a<br />
good eyebrow pencil ...<br />
Clarins Eyebrow Pencil<br />
comes with a built-in spiral<br />
brush, so your brows look<br />
groomed and tamed. R325<br />
from clarins.co.za<br />
[PAGENO] 14 Get It Joburg Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> <strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>West</strong> [MONTH] <strong>2020</strong> [YEAR]
8. Keep your eye shadow<br />
soft and natural – then add<br />
lashings and lashings of<br />
mascara. We recommend<br />
Essence All Eyes on Me<br />
Multi-effect Mascara. It’s<br />
inexpensive and waterproof<br />
(perfect if the Zoom<br />
meeting bores you to tears).<br />
R47.95 at Clicks.<br />
9. If, like us, you talk with your<br />
hands, make sure your nails<br />
are in tip-top condition. The<br />
Sorbet Pro Gel Effect range<br />
doesn’t chip and comes in<br />
loads of lovely shades – we’re<br />
wearing the appropriately<br />
named Let’s Say Home (R110<br />
from sorbetnailbars.co.za).<br />
We also like Essie and Sally<br />
Hansen nail lacquers, which dry<br />
in less than a minute, so you<br />
can have a quick paint while<br />
you wait to dial in.<br />
10. Last, but never least, are your lips.<br />
We’re torn here. As you’re looking natural<br />
and not too made up, we should suggest a<br />
light natural shade, like Elizabeth Arden’s Beautiful<br />
Colour Moisturizing Lipstick in Breathless. But then ...<br />
no masks! So you could rock those lips with a smashing, fire<br />
engine Red Door Red. R325 from Woolies or Foschini.<br />
[MONTH] [YEAR] <strong>Aug</strong>ust Get <strong>2020</strong> It Joburg Get It <strong>West</strong> Joburg [PAGENO] <strong>West</strong> 15
Home wear<br />
Our <strong>Aug</strong>ust equation. Comfort + glam = exactly what we’re after<br />
Fleece joggers and trainers for the school run. Casual luxe<br />
for an evening Zoom session with friends. Worldwide<br />
there’s chaos and uncertainty and lives have been<br />
turned upside down. So this month we want to snuggle<br />
down, be safe, stay warm. Does dowdy fit the brief?<br />
Not a chance. Here’s what we’ll be wearing<br />
during what’s often the coldest month<br />
of the year. • We may be staying<br />
indoors, but do we still want to<br />
sparkle? Hell, yes! This black knit<br />
has just enough shimmer to<br />
keep us happy. Bonus ... it<br />
qualifies for free delivery. R499<br />
from woolworths.co.za • Soft,<br />
luxurious and perfect to slip on<br />
over wide leg soft pants or a<br />
pair of leggings. This light grey<br />
longline cardie is a blend of<br />
merino and alpaca wool, so it’s<br />
super soft. R1999 from Trenery at<br />
Woolworths. • Are they slip-ons?<br />
Are they slippers? Who cares ...<br />
we’re wearing these Fuzzalicious<br />
from Ugg, with long sheepskin<br />
uppers, lining and insoles ... toes<br />
as warm as toast. R1699 from<br />
superbalist.com • You want<br />
glam and comfy? These wide<br />
leg pants fit the brief. High rise,<br />
elasticated waistline, soft Milano<br />
knit, they’re comfy enough to<br />
lounge around in at home, glam<br />
enough to wear going out. We’d<br />
rate them an essential buy. R1299<br />
from woolworths.co.za • A simple<br />
white trainer. Perfect. We love<br />
these Chelsea creeper plimsolls<br />
from Cotton On. R249 from<br />
superbalist.com • You’re planning<br />
a go-nowhere-do-nothing<br />
Sunday. These cuffed track pants,<br />
with elasticated waistband, are<br />
perfect. And if, by chance, you’re<br />
suddenly inspired to go for a<br />
walk to work off lunch, they’re<br />
good for that too. Plus ... it’s a<br />
two-for-one buy, so a great deal.<br />
R220 for two pairs, online from<br />
woolworths.co.za<br />
[PAGENO] Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> [MONTH] [YEAR]<br />
16 Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> <strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>2020</strong>
For the school run or when<br />
you’re just popping out for your<br />
takeaway caffeine fix ... grey<br />
fleece joggers (R350) teamed<br />
with your favourite oversized<br />
sweater and topped with the<br />
palest blush pink coat, (R899).<br />
Add sneakers and you’re good<br />
to go. All from Truworths, shop<br />
online at truworths.co.za<br />
© Truworths 2017. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED<br />
Compiled by KYM ARGO<br />
[MONTH] [YEAR] <strong>Aug</strong>ust Get <strong>2020</strong> It Joburg Get It <strong>West</strong> Joburg [PAGENO] <strong>West</strong> 17
POWER<br />
OF PURPLE<br />
Greens tend to hog the limelight, but filling your plate with purple foods<br />
may be a very smart choice right now. They’re really incredible for your health.<br />
Compiled by: RIALIEN FURSTENBERG. Image: LA BELLE ABEILLE<br />
[PAGENO] XX 18 Get It Joburg Magazine Get It Joburg<br />
<strong>West</strong> <strong>Aug</strong>ust<br />
<strong>West</strong> 20[MONTH] <strong>2020</strong><br />
[YEAR]
Registered dietician at Nutri & Flora, Dr Florence Malongane lists a few of the<br />
health benefits of purple fruit and veggies.<br />
Grapes<br />
Rich in antioxidants and nutrients such as potassium, calcium, iron, folate,<br />
magnesium, selenium, vitamins A, C and B6, among other benefits.<br />
Red grape skin is very high in resveratrol, which accounts for many<br />
health benefits such as supporting heart health, cholesterol level<br />
management, prevents signs of ageing and other skin problems, offers<br />
antioxidant support and helps the body’s ability to manage healthy<br />
blood sugar levels.<br />
Blueberries<br />
Similar to grapes, blueberries are rich in dietary fibre, calcium, copper,<br />
iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium, zinc, vitamins A, C<br />
and various types of vitamin B. Not only do they protect against heart<br />
disease and cancer, but help with digestion, deliver healthy antioxidants,<br />
improve skin health, promote healthy bones, support healthy blood<br />
pressure and boost brain function.<br />
Blackberries<br />
A single serving of blackberries<br />
provides about half your daily<br />
recommended intake of vitamin C!<br />
Even more impressively, they’re very<br />
high in fibre and are a great source<br />
of vitamin K. Other benefits of this<br />
superfruit include the improvement<br />
of oral health, a healthy heart<br />
and bones, full of antioxidants, an<br />
immunity booster, have anti-cancer<br />
properties and improve brainpower,<br />
including cognitive and motor<br />
function.<br />
Eggplant<br />
They’re packed with vitamins C, K<br />
and B6 and an ample amount of<br />
potassium, manganese and fibre.<br />
This vegetable (technically a fruit)<br />
also contains antioxidants that help<br />
promote heart health, control blood<br />
sugar levels, reduce cancer risk,<br />
improve cognitive function and aid<br />
weight loss.<br />
Red cabbage<br />
Packing more vitamins (C, K, A),<br />
dietary fibre, and other nutrients in<br />
a standard serving size than many<br />
other foods, this single plant can help<br />
improve the function of your immune<br />
system, fight chronic inflammation,<br />
and even improve blood clotting.<br />
Ancient Romans apparently used<br />
cabbage to restore their bodies after<br />
heavy alcohol consumption. Try<br />
munching some red cabbage the<br />
morning after!<br />
Figs aren’t only delicious, but they’re also a great way to get fibre, calcium, potassium<br />
and magnesium, all of which are nutrients many of us don’t regularly get enough of. They<br />
have many potential benefits, including promoting digestive and heart health, along with<br />
potentially helping manage blood sugar levels and promoting healthy skin.<br />
[MONTH] [YEAR]<br />
<strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>Aug</strong>ust Get<br />
<strong>2020</strong><br />
It Joburg 20 Get Get It Joburg<br />
<strong>West</strong> It Magazine [PAGENO]<br />
<strong>West</strong> XX 19
Beetroot<br />
That bright red root isn’t just a looker. Beets<br />
and beet greens are loaded with life-giving<br />
minerals, including magnesium (which has lots<br />
of benefits, including Alzheimer’s prevention),<br />
potassium (which aids heart, kidneys, muscle,<br />
nerve and digestive functions), copper, iron,<br />
and phosphorus, an essential mineral aiding cell<br />
function throughout the body – and it’s good for<br />
bones and teeth, too. Beets are also a great source<br />
of vitamins A, B, and C, as well as healthy fibre.<br />
Red onions<br />
Not only are they pretty and colourful on your<br />
plate, but they could also help give your body<br />
a health boost. Why? Because red onions are<br />
packed with vitamins and minerals, including<br />
folate, thiamine, calcium, magnesium, potassium,<br />
manganese and vitamins C, K and B6. Other<br />
benefits include that they may stop cancer cell<br />
growth, control diabetes, help ease arthritis, cure<br />
sore throats and help with constipation.<br />
Details: Email florence@nutriflora.co.za or visit<br />
www.nutriflora.co.za<br />
Black rice (also known<br />
as purple rice) – an<br />
antioxidant-rich grain that<br />
has a nutty flavour profile<br />
– has more anthocyanins a<br />
gram than blueberries and<br />
has been found to reverse<br />
the effects of alcohol on<br />
the liver! Organic black<br />
rice, R84.95, Wellness<br />
Warehouse.<br />
Grow your own<br />
Purple cauliflower? No … it’s not some experiment gone wrong.<br />
The purple colour is caused by the presence of anthocyanins (an<br />
antioxidant), which can also be found in red cabbage and blueberries.<br />
It packs a bit more flavour, and cooks a little faster, than its white cousin.<br />
This cauliflower is a great source of vitamins C, K, B6 and fibre. Because<br />
it’s not always available you can grow your own. Shop for the seeds<br />
online for R24.99 from Woolworths.<br />
XX [PAGENO]<br />
20 Get It Magazine Joburg<br />
Get It Joburg<br />
<strong>West</strong> <strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>Aug</strong>ust<br />
<strong>West</strong> 20[MONTH] <strong>2020</strong><br />
[YEAR]
NATURAL ORIGIN<br />
Shop your Clarins favourites at clarins.co.za<br />
NEW<br />
CHOOSE 3 SAMPLES AT CHECKOUT<br />
FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER R750<br />
15% DISCOUNT FOR GET IT READERS ENTER<br />
PROMO CODE GET20 AT CHECKOUT<br />
Valid until 31 October <strong>2020</strong>, one redemption per person.<br />
& Clarins Aromaphytocare<br />
Effectiveness, sensoriality and well-being.<br />
18118<br />
[MONTH] [YEAR] Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> [PAGENO]
BEAT THE LOCKDOWN BLUES<br />
<strong>Aug</strong>ust Promotion<br />
Sunday Massage Promotion<br />
A full body hydrating wrap,<br />
which includes a 60min full<br />
body massage, plus a choice of<br />
a 30min express facial or 30min<br />
pressure point foot massage.<br />
R1350 per person, save<br />
R300!<br />
Enjoy a soothing 60 minute<br />
side-by-side full body massage<br />
with your partner, bestie or<br />
sister. Valid any Sunday in<br />
<strong>Aug</strong>ust.<br />
R1000 for two people, a<br />
saving of R300!<br />
R114 (next to Avianto), Muldersdrift, The Cradle of Humankind, Gauteng<br />
T 010 010 5026 M 063 692 0665 E bookings@woodlandsspa.co.za<br />
www.woodlandsspa.co.za<br />
Valid for bookings in <strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>2020</strong>, not valid on Saturdays.<br />
[PAGENO] Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> [MONTH] [YEAR]
Fill your skin with<br />
There’s no denying the fact that all the anxiety<br />
and stress are seriously messing<br />
up our good looks at the moment.<br />
Yes, we’ve all had a rejuvenating facial that felt great for<br />
a few days, but then lost all the benefits. Well, what if we<br />
tell you we’ve found the answer to a natural, youthful<br />
appearance without going under the knife?<br />
The Thesera L is one of those luxury beauty treatments you<br />
seriously need to know about. It’s the ultimate solution for<br />
lifting and minimising the appearance of lines and wrinkles,<br />
it’s painless, non-invasive and there’s no downtime! In<br />
fact, Thesera L is a new generation of PDO thread lifts.<br />
It acts no less efficiently, but PDO threads are injected<br />
with needles, whereas Thesera’s lifting course is based on<br />
silk melting threads. It consists of five stages, for which<br />
different cosmetic products are used. The amazing benefits<br />
include giving the skin a youthful appearance, tightening<br />
pores, lifting, boosting elasticity, hydrating skin and<br />
improving volume, as well as improving the appearance<br />
of pigmentation and dermal density. This incredible nonallergic<br />
treatment not only lifts the skin by 29 per cent<br />
but lasts up to three months. However, a course of four<br />
is recommended to build on threads and maximise the<br />
production of collagen, which in turn, allows results to last<br />
up to 18 months. Depending on the results you want, you<br />
can do a second treatment as soon as one week after the<br />
first one. Thesera L is so marvellous (yes, we cannot praise<br />
it enough) that you can even do it in the comfort of your<br />
own home. The lifting kit consists of everything you need<br />
for four treatments, and you’ll even get online support from<br />
the official distributor and trainer of the Thesera Aesthetic<br />
Beauty Products, Celest Antiga. After the 75-minute<br />
treatment, your face will feel lifted and taut immediately.<br />
Your skin will feel hydrated, with a healthy glow. Sounds<br />
too good to be true? Nope, the Thesera L does even more<br />
than it says … but go and experience it for yourself …<br />
you’ll thank us later! One treatment costs R1 800 or you<br />
can purchase the Thesera L kit for R4 500. Countrywide<br />
courier options are available. There are also two equally<br />
fabulous Thesera treatments available – Thesera H, which<br />
is a moisture regeneration treatment and Thesera O, which<br />
firms, boosts elasticity, minimises nasolabial folds, smooths<br />
skin and gives a brighter and clearer complexion.<br />
Details: Celest on 082-788-7026, houseofblpm@gmail.com<br />
or visit thesera.celestantiga.co.za<br />
ADVERTORIAL<br />
VOLUME<br />
We know you’d love to experience the Thesera L,<br />
so we’re giving away one treatment ... to stand in<br />
line to win, simply like our GetItJoburg<strong>West</strong> Facebook<br />
page, like our post and tag a friend, and you’ll be in<br />
the draw. Entries close <strong>Aug</strong>ust 31. Ts & Cs apply.<br />
[MONTH] [YEAR] Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> [PAGENO]
RED WINE<br />
SLOW FOOD<br />
Lamb shank and oxtail and a bottle of<br />
smooth, luscious red. We’re loving winter<br />
[PAGENO] Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> [MONTH] [YEAR]<br />
24 Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> <strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>2020</strong><br />
&<br />
Slow-braised Karoo lamb shank<br />
(Serves 4 – 6)<br />
Warm up with a hearty meal of slow-braised Karoo lamb<br />
shank ... rich and delicious, cooked until the meat falls<br />
off the bone. The recipe was shared by Spier Hotel ... it’s<br />
winter food at its best. Serve it with a bottle of Spier<br />
Creative Block 3. Subtle, perfumed notes of blackcurrant,<br />
blackberry, raspberry, pomegranate and mulberry are<br />
followed by spicy flavours of black pepper and coriander<br />
... it’s a silky, rich mouthful.<br />
You’ll need:<br />
30 ml (2 Tblsps) vegetable oil; 4 medium-large lamb<br />
shanks, trimmed of excess fat; 1 large white onion, diced;<br />
2 large carrots, peeled & finely chopped; 6 garlic cloves,<br />
finely grated; salt and freshly ground black pepper, to<br />
taste; 500 ml (2 cups) beef stock; 375 ml (1.5 cups) good<br />
red wine; 4 large tomatoes, chopped; 30 ml (2 Tblsps)<br />
tomato paste; 4 sprigs rosemary; 4 sprigs thyme;<br />
5 bay leaves<br />
Method:<br />
Preheat the oven to 160 °C. Heat the oil in a large, wide<br />
oven-proof pot over medium-high heat. Brown the shanks<br />
on all sides, then remove from pot and set aside. Add the<br />
onions and carrots to the pot and fry over medium heat<br />
until softened, then add garlic and cook for one minute.<br />
Return the shanks to the pot and season generously with<br />
salt and pepper. Add stock, wine, chopped tomatoes,<br />
tomato paste and herbs. Bring to a simmer, then cover<br />
the pot with a lid. Transfer to the oven and cook for 2 ½ - 3<br />
hours, or until the meat starts falling off the bone.<br />
Remove shanks from pot and set aside. Discard bay<br />
leaves and herbs from the sauce and place pot on stove.<br />
Simmer sauce over medium heat until thickened to your<br />
desired consistency. Add the shanks and serve warm with<br />
(optionally) herbed pap and vegetables.<br />
You can order Spier Creative Block 3 online for R179 from<br />
shop.spier.co.za
Oxtail with green olives and orange<br />
Winter is the time to bring out full-bodied reds, best enjoyed by the fireside or with heart-warming<br />
comfort food. New Roodeberg Reserve, a blend of the finest wines in the cellar, is the perfect<br />
freezing-day food companion ... think meaty casseroles, roasts and game dishes. An intense and<br />
richly textured wine, its intricate layers of red plum, blueberries, crushed herbs and tobacco leaf<br />
with hints of dark chocolate are rounded off by soft, silky tannins. The wine infuses rich flavour<br />
when added to hearty winter dishes like this one, from foodie Elmarie Berry.<br />
You’ll need:<br />
2,5kg oxtail; olive oil; 2 onions, diced; 2 Tblsps soy sauce; a few sprigs fresh rosemary; 4 bay leaves; 1<br />
glass Roodeberg Reserve; 1 cup beef stock; finely grated rind of 1 orange; 200g pitted green olives;<br />
200g button mushrooms<br />
Method:<br />
Preheat oven to 200°C. Heat the olive oil and fry the onion until soft. Spoon it out and add oxtail<br />
to the hot pan. Fry until golden brown. Add the cooked onions, garlic, bay leaves, rosemary, wine,<br />
stock and orange rind. Place in the oven and bake for 3 to 4 hours. Check on it and add extra liquid<br />
if necessary. Add the olives and mushrooms and bake for another 1 hour.<br />
Roodeberg Reserve Red 2017 costs around R165 a bottle, and can be found at selected Pick n Pay<br />
stores, or ordered from kwvemporium.co.za<br />
Compiled by KYM ARGO<br />
[MONTH] [YEAR]<br />
<strong>Aug</strong>ust<br />
Get<br />
<strong>2020</strong><br />
It Joburg<br />
Get It Joburg<br />
<strong>West</strong> [PAGENO]<br />
<strong>West</strong> 25
Chocolate fondant with Lindor<br />
We’re fond of a good Pinotage ... the FAT Bastard Pinotage is a great<br />
choice. This deep ruby red, medium bodied wine is all lush dark fruit<br />
with hints of chocolate and mocha. Perfect to serve with one of our<br />
favourite desserts ... a rich chocolate fondant. This one, created for FAT<br />
Bastard by Sam Linsell, is a wonderful way to end a winter meal.<br />
You’ll need:<br />
200g dark chocolate, chopped; 100g salted butter; 1 tsp good quality<br />
instant coffee granules or ½ tsp espresso powder; 2 free-range eggs;<br />
2 free-range egg yolks; ½ cup (110g) caster sugar; ¼ cup flour; 4 white<br />
or milk chocolate Lindt Lindor balls or 3 x squares from a slab; cocoa<br />
for dusting<br />
Method:<br />
Preheat your oven to 200°C / 400°F and grease 4 dariole moulds or<br />
ramekins ( each with an approx capacity of 250ml / 1 cup). In a small<br />
pot melt the butter, coffee and chocolate until smooth. While it’s<br />
melting, using an electric beater, whisk the eggs, egg whites and sugar<br />
until pale and fluffy – about five minutes. Add the chocolate mixture<br />
and flour and briefly mix until well combined. Divide the mixture<br />
evenly between the four moulds and lightly press the Lindt Lindor<br />
balls/squares into the mixture in the middle. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes<br />
on a baking tray until they’ve puffed up and are firm on the top. Gently<br />
scrape a knife round the edges to loosen and tip out onto plates to<br />
serve hot.<br />
This makes 4 generous fondants, so you could quite easily make 6 to 8<br />
much smaller ones. Just reduce the cooking time down to 12 minutes<br />
and halve the quantity of Lindor chocolate you add to the middle.<br />
FAT Bastard Pinotage can be ordered for around R120 a bottle from<br />
shop.fatbastardwine.co.za<br />
After-dinner coffee<br />
What was the worst thing about lockdown? Not<br />
getting our daily Starbucks fix. Even though we’re<br />
now able to pop down to our nearest Starbucks,<br />
we’re delighted that Starbucks At Home has<br />
just been launched. The same premium, instant<br />
coffee in a choice of medium and dark roast<br />
coffees we’re used to ... as well as a variety of<br />
coffee beverages. An add-on to the existing<br />
range (we’re already fans of the Nescafe Dolce<br />
Gusto by Starbucks capsules), the new range<br />
is available in multi-serve tins and single-serve<br />
sachets. You’ll find them at stores including<br />
Checkers, Pick n Pay, Spar and Makro as well as<br />
convenient online platforms such as Pick n Pay<br />
Online and Takealot.<br />
[PAGENO] 26 Get It Joburg Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> <strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>West</strong> [MONTH] <strong>2020</strong> [YEAR]
Nothing beats finding that<br />
perfect Cabernet Sauvignon.<br />
One that’s structured and<br />
accessible enough to drink on<br />
its own, but also pairs perfectly<br />
with a weekend pizza, a posh<br />
pasta dish, or a good old<br />
braai. Hello De Krans Basket<br />
Press Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
2018. You’ll smell cassis, ripe<br />
berries, fresh prunes and cedar<br />
spice; you’ll taste soft plums,<br />
mulberries and dark cherries.<br />
Really well priced, it costs<br />
around R76 a bottle and you’ll<br />
find it at your local wine store<br />
or order online - dekrans.co.za.<br />
Martin Melck Cabernet<br />
Sauvignon pairs perfectly<br />
with Ouma Annatjie Melck’s<br />
Marinated Beef Pot Roast. For<br />
the recipe - click here<br />
Every wine tells a story<br />
Every wine tells a story. This is the motto at<br />
Muratie, the historic estate tucked away<br />
in the beautiful Knorhoek Valley north of<br />
Stellenbosch. Established in 1685, Muratie<br />
is one of the oldest farms in South Africa,<br />
rich in history and heritage. And with this<br />
age comes a myriad fascinating tales of the<br />
many extraordinary characters from the farm’s<br />
colourful past, which have been proudly<br />
commemorated in the naming and labelling<br />
of Muratie’s wines. All the Muratie wines have<br />
been named after these remarkable characters,<br />
each wine with its own enchanting story<br />
described on the back label. Buy the wines,<br />
read the labels, enjoy the history.<br />
The Muratie Martin Melck Cabernet<br />
Sauvignon Family Reserve 2016 (named after<br />
the great Martin Melck who was a major force<br />
in the wine and brandy industry for more than<br />
20 years) boasts four-and-a-half stars in Platter’s<br />
<strong>2020</strong> SA Wine Guide. It has an intense ruby-red<br />
colour in the glass, opulent and polished, with<br />
the blackberries, currants and plums almost<br />
crème de cassis-like in their intensity. Even<br />
after the last sip, this red wine, with its lingering<br />
finish, will be remembered for a long time. It<br />
costs R460 a bottle and is only available at the<br />
estate or online.<br />
Muratie Martin Melck Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
2015 is classically styled and restrained. Aged<br />
for 20 months in French oak, it’s a full-bodied<br />
wine and will reward cellaring for at least<br />
another six years. Also a four-and-a-half star in<br />
the Platter <strong>2020</strong> guide, it costs R200 a bottle,<br />
and you’ll find it at wine merchants or online.<br />
Muratie Ronnie Melck Syrah Family<br />
Selection 2015/2016 (named after Ronnie<br />
Melck who, when asked to single out his<br />
favourite wine, always answered, ‘the wine in<br />
my glass’, which was often a Shiraz). A robust<br />
statement wine produced in extremely limited<br />
quantities (only 2200 bottles, each individually<br />
numbered), it’s described as expressive,<br />
intriguing and unharnessed. Rich concentrated<br />
blackberries, red currants and cherries burst<br />
onto the palate, while hints of black olive,<br />
pepper, smoke and bacon add savoury appeal.<br />
It’s only available at the estate or online for<br />
R530 a bottle.<br />
Ronnie described Muratie wines as ‘humble,<br />
honest and full of integrity, with quality being<br />
the only answer’, and the Muratie Ronnie<br />
Melck Shiraz 2016 certainly delivers on all<br />
those fronts. It’s an intensely red wine with a<br />
violet edge, offering rich floral and berry notes<br />
with hints of green peppercorns and gamey<br />
nuances, supported by a sweet spiciness with<br />
a vanilla, crème brûlée aftertaste. You can buy<br />
it at wine boutiques or online for R190 a bottle.<br />
Details: muratie.co.za/wine/buy-wine<br />
[MONTH] [YEAR] <strong>Aug</strong>ust Get <strong>2020</strong> It Joburg Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> [PAGENO] <strong>West</strong> 27
DINNERS<br />
Working from home certainly has its perks, but somehow the day slipped right<br />
through your fingers and now you’re facing the dinner time rut. Luckily, these<br />
easy, five ingredient dinner ideas are ready to swoop in and save the day!<br />
Compiled by: RIALIEN FURSTENBERG5INGREDIENT<br />
[PAGENO] 28 Get It Joburg Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> <strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>West</strong> [MONTH] <strong>2020</strong> [YEAR]
Chef Jackie Righi-Boyd, owner of Dolci Café, Craighall Park.<br />
Chef Jackie Righi-Boyd’s<br />
prawn pasta<br />
(Serves 2)<br />
You’ll need:<br />
1 crushed garlic clove; 5ml finely<br />
chopped chilli (or less if you’re not<br />
a spicy food fan); 100ml olive oil; 14<br />
uncooked prawns, de-veined and<br />
peeled; 350g spaghetti (or pasta<br />
of your choice)<br />
Method:<br />
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium<br />
heat. Add garlic and chilli – be careful<br />
not to burn – and fry for about three<br />
minutes. Add the prawns and cook<br />
until pink. Season with salt according<br />
to taste.<br />
In a large pot, bring water to a boil over<br />
medium-high heat. Stir in 1 tsp of salt.<br />
Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain<br />
off excess water.<br />
Plate pasta, top with the prawns and<br />
garnish with parsley.<br />
Chef Fortunato Mazzone’s<br />
Pesce all’ Aqua Pazza<br />
(fish in the crazy water)<br />
(Serves 6)<br />
You’ll need:<br />
6 fillets of fresh white fish (hake works<br />
brilliantly); half a tin peeled chopped<br />
tomatoes; 125ml pitted black olives; 2<br />
cloves garlic, diced; 125ml dry white wine<br />
Method:<br />
Preheat oven to 180°C. Place fish fillets in a<br />
baking pan drizzled with olive oil. Season<br />
and top with tomatoes, olives, garlic,<br />
wine and mix well, making sure to coat<br />
everything. Place in the oven for 12 to 14<br />
minutes, turning the fish halfway through.<br />
Place fillets on a plate and top generously<br />
with the sauce from the pan. Add a spritz<br />
of olive oil.<br />
Serve with boiled baby potatoes doused<br />
with Maldon salt, olive oil and chopped<br />
Italian parsley. You can also add sautéed<br />
spinach seasoned with garlic.<br />
Chef Fortunato Mazzone, owner of Forti Bar & Grill, Time Square.<br />
[MONTH] [YEAR] <strong>Aug</strong>ust Get <strong>2020</strong> It Joburg Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> [PAGENO] <strong>West</strong> 29
YOUR NEW BEST<br />
FRIEND IN THE KITCHEN<br />
Cooking doesn’t have to be complicated. That’s why Jamie’s 5 Ingredients<br />
– Quick & Easy Food is sure to become your go-to in the kitchen. Every<br />
recipe uses just five key ingredients, ensuring you can get a plate of food<br />
together fast – finished and on the table super-quickly after minimal handson<br />
prep, with the oven doing the hard work for you. With more than 130<br />
recipes and chapters on chicken, beef, pork, lamb, fish, eggs, veg, salads,<br />
pasta, rice and noodles, as well as sweet things, there’s plenty of quick and<br />
easy recipe inspiration to choose from. penguinrandomhouse.co.za, R445.<br />
The recipes in this book delighted us so much we just had to share a few<br />
with you.<br />
Chicken pot pie<br />
(Serves 4)<br />
You’ll need:<br />
2 onions; 600g chicken thighs, skin off,<br />
bone out; 350g mixed mushrooms; 1<br />
bunch of fresh thyme (30g); 400g puff<br />
pastry (cold)<br />
Method:<br />
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Place a<br />
30cm non-stick ovenproof frying pan<br />
on high heat, with a smaller non-stick<br />
pan on a medium heat alongside.<br />
Pour 1 Tblsp olive oil into the larger<br />
pan. Peel and roughly chop the<br />
onions, adding them to the larger pan<br />
as you go. Roughly chop two-thirds<br />
of the thighs, finely chop the rest,<br />
and add to the onion pan. Cook for<br />
six minutes, or until golden, stirring<br />
occasionally.<br />
Meanwhile, place the mushrooms<br />
in the dry pan, tearing up any larger<br />
ones. Let them toast and get nutty for<br />
four minutes, then tip into the chicken<br />
pan and strip in half the thyme leaves.<br />
Remove pan from the heat, add a<br />
pinch of sea salt and black pepper,<br />
then stir in 1 Tblsp red wine vinegar<br />
and a cup of water.<br />
Working quickly, roll out the pastry<br />
so it’s 2cm bigger than the pan,<br />
then place it over the filling, using a<br />
wooden spoon to push it into the<br />
edges. Very lightly criss-cross the<br />
pastry, then brush with 1 tsp olive oil.<br />
Poke remaining thyme sprigs into the<br />
middle of the pie. Bake at the bottom<br />
of the oven for 15 minutes, or until<br />
golden and puffed up. Easy!<br />
WIN!<br />
We know you’d love a<br />
copy of Jamie’s book, so we’ve<br />
got two copies to give away.<br />
To stand in line to win, like our<br />
GetItNationalMagazines Facebook<br />
page, like our post, tag a foodie<br />
friend and you’ll be in the draw.<br />
Entries close <strong>Aug</strong>ust 30. Ts<br />
& Cs apply.<br />
[PAGENO] 30 Get It Joburg Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> <strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>West</strong> [MONTH] <strong>2020</strong> [YEAR]
Lemony zucchini/ baby marrow linguine<br />
(Serves 2)<br />
You’ll need:<br />
150g dried linguine; 2 mixed-colour zucchini/ baby marrows; ½ a bunch of fresh mint (15g); 30g Parmesan cheese;<br />
1lemon<br />
Method:<br />
Cook pasta in a pan of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving a cupful of the cooking water.<br />
Meanwhile, slice the zucchini/ baby marrows lengthways, then again into long matchsticks with a knife or julienne<br />
peeler. Place a large non-stick frying pan on medium-high heat with 1 Tblsp olive oil, then add the zucchini/ baby<br />
marrows. Cook for four minutes, tossing regularly, while you finely slice the mint leaves, then stir them into the pan. Toss<br />
the drained pasta into the zucchini pan with a splash of the reserved cooking water. Finely grate in most of the Parmesan<br />
and a little lemon zest, squeeze in all the juice, toss well, then taste and season to perfection with sea salt and black<br />
pepper. Dish up, finely grate over the remaining Parmesan and drizzle with 1 tsp of extra virgin olive oil before tucking in.<br />
[MONTH] [YEAR] <strong>Aug</strong>ust Get <strong>2020</strong> It Joburg Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> [PAGENO] <strong>West</strong> 31
Meltin’ mustardy beef<br />
Although very easy to prepare, you have to start early as this is slow cooked for<br />
four hours. But it’s worth the wait!<br />
(Serves 6)<br />
You’ll need:<br />
900g beef shin, bone out (ask your butcher for the bone); 500g carrots; 2 onions,<br />
125ml Worcestershire sauce; 2 heaped tsps wholegrain mustard<br />
Method:<br />
Preheat oven to 160°C. Place a large shallow casserole pan on high heat, with<br />
a large non-stick frying pan on a high heat alongside. Dice the beef into 5cm<br />
chunks and toss with a generous amount of black pepper and a pinch of sea salt,<br />
then dry fry in the hot frying pan with the bone for eight minutes.<br />
Meanwhile, wash and trim the carrots, chop into 5cm chunks, and place in the<br />
casserole pan with 1 Tblsp olive oil. Peel and quarter onions and break apart into<br />
petals, straight into the pan, stirring regularly.<br />
When meat is nicely coloured, tip it into the casserole pan, then stir in<br />
Worcestershire sauce and mustard, and cover with 800ml<br />
boiling kettle water.<br />
Cover, then cook in the oven for<br />
four hours, or until the beef is<br />
meltingly tender. Loosen<br />
with a splash of water,<br />
if needed. Taste,<br />
season to<br />
perfection,<br />
and serve.<br />
[PAGENO] 32 Get It Joburg Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> <strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>West</strong> [MONTH] <strong>2020</strong> [YEAR]
A PROFESSIONAL SOLUTION FOR ACCURATE PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS<br />
Foot Orthotics / Innersoles<br />
Diabetic and Post Surgical Shoes<br />
Breast Prostheses & Lingerie<br />
Prosthetics Osteoarthritis and Injury Solutions<br />
Knee<br />
Products<br />
Soft Support<br />
Products<br />
Office - 011 472 0227<br />
Jolandi - 076 020 3481<br />
Foot & Ankle<br />
Products<br />
Michelle - 066 294 7396<br />
Hand & Wrist<br />
Products<br />
Upper - X<br />
Products<br />
Spine & Hip<br />
Products<br />
W can claim from ANY medical aid<br />
Specialist in medical cosmetic protheses<br />
[MONTH] [YEAR] Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> [PAGENO]
Compli-mince<br />
to the chef<br />
Give mince a makeover with this magnificent recipe from rising culinary star, chef Ruth<br />
Marovatsanga. We’ve also got a few nifty mince tips up our sleeves to share…<br />
When 27-year-old Rutendo Ruth Marovatsanga<br />
scooped up the coveted Young Star Chef of the<br />
Year Award at the One&Only Reaching for Young<br />
Stars project in 2018, little did she realise it was<br />
the start of what was to become the culinary<br />
adventure of a lifetime.<br />
As part of her prize, Ruth jetted off to Dubai to<br />
take up an intense mentorship experience at the<br />
One&Only The Palm and the One&Only The Mirage<br />
in Dubai.<br />
Her time in Dubai included a spell working in<br />
various restaurants under the wings of executive<br />
chefs and she further built up her culinary<br />
experience in 12 bars and restaurants, one of these<br />
being the three Michelin star restaurant, Stay, with<br />
chef Yannick Alléno.<br />
Ruth barely had time to unpack her bags before<br />
she flew off to the US to take up a six-month<br />
work experience opportunity at Winslow’s<br />
Tavern, a highly-rated restaurant in Cape Cod,<br />
Massachusetts. This top heritage restaurant,<br />
housed in a historic building, is run by South<br />
Africans, chef patron Phillip and Tracey Hunt.<br />
‘My <strong>2020</strong> plan includes increasing my knowledge<br />
in the front of house aspect of a restaurant<br />
and paying more attention to food and wine<br />
pairing. Now I’ve gained sufficient experience<br />
and knowledge about the food, it’s time to<br />
also understand the wine and service side of a<br />
restaurant. Within the next few years, I want to be<br />
a restaurant manager who can roll up her sleeves<br />
when the commis chef doesn’t show up for duty,<br />
as well as a chef who can easily recommend a<br />
wine to pair with the food.’<br />
If Ruth had the opportunity to cook for five famous<br />
people, she’d make beef Wellington for Gordon<br />
Ramsey; southern fried chicken for Michelle and<br />
Barack Obama; something sweet – maybe a toffee<br />
pudding – for Jamie Oliver and chicken biryani for<br />
Alex Guarnaschelli, the executive chef at New York<br />
City’s Butter restaurant.<br />
Since she is back in Joburg, we asked Ruth to share<br />
her favourite mince recipe with us.<br />
From<br />
exceptional<br />
burgers to her<br />
own terrine<br />
recipe, Ruth’s<br />
cooking up a<br />
culinary storm.<br />
[PAGENO] 34 Get It Joburg Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> <strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>West</strong> [MONTH] <strong>2020</strong> [YEAR]
Chef Ruth’s terrine<br />
This works really well for a light lunch<br />
and can be prepared three days ahead<br />
and stored in the fridge. Simply bring it<br />
to room temperature before serving.<br />
(Serves: 8)<br />
You’ll need:<br />
350g rindless streaky bacon rashers;<br />
250g chicken livers; 300g minced<br />
pork; 450g minced beef; 1 large finely<br />
chopped onion; 2 cloves crushed<br />
garlic; 5ml dried oregano; 2.5ml ground<br />
allspice; 115g unsalted melted butter;<br />
120ml dry sherry; salt and ground black<br />
pepper according to taste<br />
Method:<br />
Preheat the oven to 180°C.<br />
With the back of a knife, stretch the<br />
bacon rashers. Use them to line the<br />
terrine dish or other ovenproof dish,<br />
leaving the rasher ends hanging over<br />
the sides.<br />
Finely chop the chicken livers and mix<br />
with the minced pork, minced beef,<br />
onion, garlic, oregano, allspice, and<br />
melted butter. Stir in the sherry and<br />
season with salt and pepper.<br />
Spoon the mixture into the dish and<br />
fold the ends of the bacon over the<br />
top. Cover tightly with foil or a lid, then<br />
stand the dish in a deep roasting tin.<br />
Fill the tin with enough hot water to<br />
reach halfway up the sides of the terrine<br />
dish. Cook in the oven for 90 minutes,<br />
then remove and cover with fresh<br />
foil. Place a weight on top and leave to<br />
cool, chill for up to 24 hours, then turn<br />
out and cut into slices.<br />
Serve with warm crusty bread or toast,<br />
topped with gherkins.<br />
Tips for jollying up your mince<br />
It always pays to keep mince on hand. It’s your budget-friendly bestie, ready to<br />
help out with quick-and-easy meals. Think cottage pie, spaghetti bolognese (kids<br />
love it!) and bobotie. From Italy ... lasagne, from SA ... vetkoek with curried mince.<br />
There are also sausage rolls and burgers, chilli con carne, tacos, meatballs and<br />
meatloaf. All you need is a kilo of mince, with chopped onions, garlic, salt and<br />
black pepper, oregano, basil and coriander – and you’re already halfway there!<br />
We found these five great tips to master mince.<br />
1. By swapping to a leaner mince, traditional recipes can become healthier. For<br />
classics like spaghetti bolognese, cottage pie and chilli con carne, a lean mince<br />
is the best choice. For burgers and meat loafs, mince with a higher fat content<br />
helps to achieve the right texture.<br />
2. Looking for a simple way to spice up your beef mince? Just add dry onion soup<br />
mix. Loaded with onions and a variety of other spices, who knew a little packet<br />
could pack so much punch?<br />
3. If you like the salty, tangy flavour Worcestershire sauce gives your meat, why not<br />
try substituting it for soy sauce? If the soy sauce is making your meat a little too wet,<br />
just add a few bread crumbs or ... peanut butter! Think of it like beef satay.<br />
4. To brown mince correctly, you should only put some of the mince in the pan<br />
at a time, not all of it. Adding too much mince at once reduces the temperature<br />
inside, meaning it won’t brown. It also causes all the beef’s liquid to be released,<br />
making it turn grey and tough.<br />
5. Browning meatballs before baking them gives extra flavour, and coating them<br />
in a tomato sauce as they cook helps keep them nice and juicy. Meatballs, along<br />
with a bowl of spaghetti, a glass of red ... and dinner’s served!<br />
Compiled by: RIALIEN FURSTENBERG<br />
[MONTH] [YEAR] <strong>Aug</strong>ust Get <strong>2020</strong> It Joburg Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> [PAGENO] <strong>West</strong> 35
Make it work …<br />
a stylish home office<br />
For many of us, working from home is a new situation, and it’s one that’s probably<br />
going to be around for a while. Whether you’re looking for some temporary solutions to<br />
home office space, or thinking long term, here are some workable options.<br />
Accessorise your desk with a Manikin<br />
Man (he’s like your own little work<br />
colleague), and a set of pencil pens,<br />
R99.99 and R50, both from Typo.<br />
Details: cottonon.com/za<br />
Keep track of the (over)time<br />
with this Country Road Della<br />
desk clock (R449). And if you<br />
do end up working late, you’ll<br />
need a good desk lamp …<br />
this one is stylish and functional,<br />
(R1099). Both from Woolies.<br />
Here’s a dual purpose<br />
buy. Use this matte black<br />
planter on a wooden<br />
stand on the corner<br />
of your desk to keep<br />
pens, pencils, rulers and<br />
stationery while you’re<br />
working from home,<br />
once you’re back at<br />
your office, plant it up<br />
with something green<br />
and lovely. R250 from<br />
Woolworths.<br />
We really like this slender writing<br />
desk from Houtlander. It’s great<br />
as a work station, but then will fit<br />
happily elsewhere in the house.<br />
R8500 from houtlander.co.za<br />
Yes. We know it’s a drinks<br />
trolley. But now, you’re going<br />
to use it as a spot to keep<br />
your storage boxes of papers,<br />
files and whatnot. No longer<br />
working from home … you’ve<br />
got an elegant spot to keep the<br />
gin! R1699 from home.co.za<br />
[PAGENO] 36 Get It Joburg Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> <strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>West</strong> [MONTH] <strong>2020</strong> [YEAR]
Another desk lamp<br />
.. elegant LED lamp,<br />
R299 from<br />
woolworths.co.za<br />
Keeping notes of the rules and<br />
regulations is a full time job! A4<br />
recycled notebook, R99 from<br />
Typo. Details: cottonon.com/za<br />
Stylish Noah<br />
magazine rack,<br />
R495 from<br />
weylandts.co.za<br />
If you’ve had to set up in the corner of a sitting<br />
room or dining room, this wicker screen is<br />
fabulous. Pop it up in front of your work station<br />
and … you’re off duty. R3999 from home.co.za<br />
For ideas, inspiration and exceptional office buys, pop into your closest Weylandts, or visit their online site. Great<br />
home office set-ups … desks and office chairs, and really stylish shelving options too. Perfect if your home office is<br />
here to stay. Details: weylandts.co.za<br />
[MONTH] [YEAR] <strong>Aug</strong>ust Get <strong>2020</strong> It Joburg Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> [PAGENO] <strong>West</strong> 37
[PAGENO] 38 Get It Joburg Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> <strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>West</strong> [MONTH] <strong>2020</strong> [YEAR]<br />
Compiled by KYM ARGO
Peas v& posies<br />
Veggie of the month<br />
Heirloom sugar snap pea Cascadia is a cool<br />
season vegetable for sowing this month. It<br />
produces unusually sweet, crunchy, edible<br />
pods which are perfect for eating straight<br />
off the bush or adding fresh to salads, but<br />
equally delicious steamed, sautéed, or stirfried.<br />
It’s an easy-to-grow vegetable for<br />
beginners, is a compact vine type, and has<br />
extra disease tolerance to powdery mildew<br />
and mosaic virus. The 7cm to 9cm long, dark<br />
green pods are produced in abundance,<br />
almost smothering the plant. Be sure to plant<br />
it in a position that receives full sun and has<br />
well-composted soil. For good germination,<br />
soak the seeds overnight before sowing.<br />
Space the plants about 20cm apart, and<br />
keep the soil moist during germination. Pods<br />
should be ready for harvest 60 days from<br />
germination. Depending on the garden’s<br />
micro-climate, Cascadia can be germinated<br />
indoors in seed trays, or sown direct into the<br />
soil. Order online from gropak.co.za<br />
[MONTH] [YEAR] <strong>Aug</strong>ust July Get <strong>2020</strong> It Joburg Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> [PAGENO]<br />
<strong>West</strong> 39
This month we’re planting ...<br />
Geranium Marcada in hanging baskets and containers. If, like us,<br />
you’re longing for sunshine and summer, Marcada’s dazzling<br />
magenta flowers are just the tonic you need. This is a stronggrowing,<br />
semi-trailing geranium that spreads up to 45cm,<br />
spilling flowers prettily over the edges of pots and<br />
baskets. It grows and flowers well in cool, as well as<br />
hot, conditions and is drought tolerant, needing<br />
to be kept drier than other geraniums. Being selfcleaning,<br />
the dead flowers drop off easily, so there’s<br />
no need to trim. Details: ballstraathof.co.za<br />
Garden tasks for <strong>Aug</strong>ust<br />
Fertilize spring flowering annuals<br />
with a liquid fertilizer for flowers.<br />
Increase watering as the temperature<br />
rises.<br />
Wait until the last frost has passed<br />
before sowing summer annuals and<br />
perennials like marigolds, alyssum,<br />
cosmos, Californian poppy, gaillardia,<br />
sunflowers and zinnias.<br />
Fork compost round summer<br />
flowering perennials, fertilize and<br />
water well.<br />
Prune winter flowering shrubs and<br />
neaten evergreen shrubs with a trim.<br />
Clean and weed pathways, driveways<br />
and treat and fix wooden furniture<br />
and garden benches.<br />
Sow spring vegetables like lettuce,<br />
peas, cabbage, spinach and Swiss<br />
chard into trays or small pots and<br />
keep them in a warm, sheltered area<br />
that’s protected from frost.<br />
Prevent snail and slug damage by<br />
using organic snail bait like Ferramol<br />
and eradicate aphids with an<br />
organic insecticide.<br />
Whether you have a large garden or a tiny apartment, you can (and<br />
should) grow herbs. They’re easy to cultivate and it’s hugely rewarding to<br />
be able to pick a few fresh leaves to use when you’re cooking.<br />
Jane’s Delicious A-Z of Herbs is a beautifully illustrated, hands-on<br />
guide to growing and using herbs. There’s info on more than 80 of them<br />
... planting and growing, medicinal and culinary uses, as well as healing<br />
properties. Sunbird Publishers, R292 from Exclusive Books.<br />
[PAGENO] 40 Get It Get Joburg It Joburg <strong>West</strong> July <strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>West</strong> <strong>2020</strong> [MONTH] <strong>2020</strong> [YEAR]
Our indoor plant for <strong>Aug</strong>ust …<br />
While it’s still nippy outdoors, enjoy the spring fragrance of<br />
Lavandula Stoechas indoors. Besides being very pretty, the scent is<br />
also a natural stress reliever ... so whenever you walk past the plant,<br />
rub its leaves to release the delightful fragrance. Stoechas flowers<br />
are unlike other lavenders. The bracts on top of each bloom<br />
resemble bunny ears, or the open wings of a butterfly. Grown<br />
indoors, Stoechas lavender needs bright light and can take some<br />
morning sun. Let the soil dry out moderately between watering<br />
and snip off dead flowers to encourage more. In warm, bright<br />
conditions, such as a patio or living area, it may flower for up to<br />
three months. After flowering, you can lightly trim it, then plant in<br />
the garden – choose a spot that receives full sun and has soil that<br />
drains well. Details: plantimex.co.za<br />
[MONTH] [YEAR] <strong>Aug</strong>ust July Get <strong>2020</strong> It Joburg Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> [PAGENO]<br />
<strong>West</strong> 41
A blooming marvellous<br />
NAMAKWA RETREAT<br />
Intimate, hidden, isolated retreats are those worth<br />
exploring right now. With now-you-can-travel-now-youcan’t<br />
regulations, self-catering options for families wanting<br />
to get away for a while are the way to go ... if not now,<br />
then as soon as we can. One we think is marvellous is the<br />
Naries Namakwa Retreat in the Northern Cape. This<br />
privately-owned 6000ha farm, dedicated to conservation<br />
and sustainable living, is situated between Springbok<br />
and Kleinzee. A beautiful and romantic hideaway, it’s well<br />
positioned for exploring the greater Namakwa region – from<br />
the Richtersveld in the north, to the shipwrecks in the west as<br />
well as, in season, the wild flowers. Perched on the top of the<br />
Spektakel Mountain, its views of the spectacular Namaqualand<br />
landscape, and the dramatic sunsets over the Atlantic seaboard<br />
some 60 kms away, are unsurpassed. As a retreat, it offers space,<br />
peace and tranquillity ... and three excellent accommodation<br />
options. There are classic rooms in a Cape Dutch-style Manor,<br />
as well as self-catering cottages, and, for a real spoil, luxurious<br />
Mountain Suites – domed, exclusive, thatched units built into<br />
the magnificent granite boulders, each with a view of the<br />
plains below. Besides the Wildflower Tours in season, there’s<br />
also Orange River rafting, hiking, birdwatching, stargazing and<br />
game viewing. Or you can just relax next to the swimming<br />
pool. Naries, accessible from Springbok via a 27 km tarred road,<br />
is one of the Cape Country Routes properties, so you know<br />
it’s going to be excellent. Rates from R1210 a person sharing.<br />
Details: capecountryroutes.com<br />
There are three options at the reserve … each as lovely<br />
as the other. Stay in the Cape Dutch-style Manor …<br />
… or the luxurious Mountain Suites … domed,<br />
thatched suites built into the granite boulders …<br />
Compiled by: KYM ARGO<br />
… or the lovely self-catering cottages – perfect for a family<br />
wanting to isolate from the stress of the city for a while<br />
[PAGENO] 42 Get It Get Joburg It Joburg <strong>West</strong> July <strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>West</strong> <strong>2020</strong> [MONTH] <strong>2020</strong> [YEAR]
[MONTH] [YEAR] Get It Joburg <strong>West</strong> [PAGENO]
Spoil<br />
<strong>Aug</strong>ust<br />
Costa Rica in a glass bottle<br />
We’re longing to travel. Somewhere warm and exotic with<br />
tropical beaches and a bit of adventure.<br />
Let’s go to Costa Rica ... all spider monkeys and keel-billed<br />
toucans, volcanoes and forests, waterfalls and exotic<br />
foliage. We’ll eat ceviche and tres leches cake and drink<br />
guaro and be happy. Or ... we’ll buy a bottle of<br />
Guaria Morada. The Berdoues Collection Grands Crus<br />
is described as ‘an art form creating unusual fragrant<br />
experiences of travels through the world’s most beautiful<br />
destinations’. They’re perfumes inspired by travel, and<br />
Guaria Morada – which is the name of the country’s<br />
unique and iconic flower and is a symbol of good luck and<br />
fortune – is, quite simply, Costa Rica in a glass bottle. It<br />
has a tender scent, with velvety floral notes and exotic<br />
fruity hints ... think amyris from Haiti, patchouli from<br />
Indonesia and orange from Brazil. Glorious! You’ll find it<br />
for R1 595 at Foschini (foschiniforbeauty.co.za) ... or, you<br />
could enter our <strong>Aug</strong>ust Spoil competition. Simply travel<br />
over to GetItNationalMagazines on Facebook and follow the<br />
prompts. Entries close <strong>Aug</strong>ust 30. See you in Costa Rica x<br />
[PAGENO] 42 44 Get It Get Joburg It Joburg <strong>West</strong> July <strong>Aug</strong>ust <strong>West</strong> <strong>2020</strong> [MONTH] <strong>2020</strong> [YEAR]