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CONTENTS 

WHY DON’T YOU... 

05 Keep busy with local activities 

06 Pack as many books as you can into your suitcase ... 

there’s no work to be done and plenty of time to read 

15 Count your blessings and foster an attitude of gratitude 

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DEC 20 / JAN 21 

WISH LIST 

08 We’re longing for the romance of the ocean 

PEOPLE 

10 An influential momtrepreneur, popular broadcaster, television 

presenter, actress, online content producer and businesswoman ... 

we chat to Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp 

12 Dermatologist Dr Tarryn Jacobs is no rookie when it comes to 

skincare. She comes to the rescue with tips and advice on 

looking after your skin these holidays 

HEALTH & BEAUTY 

16 Get your glow on with perfectly prepped skin, a slick of metallic, a 

touch of shimmer ... hello festive season parties! 

19 Pack up these sunsational beach essentials for the hols 

GET THE FESTIVE SEASON STARTED ... 

20 Get the party going with a little glitz and glamour – and a sparkling 

cocktail or two. Let’s serve rum on ice, turn up the music and do the 

salsa, the samba and the mambo to celebrate New Year’s Eve Cubana 

style. Salud. We even have non-alcoholic options that scream party, 

without the morning-after woes. Happy, happy season everyone! 

FOOD 

29 Three mouth-watering papaya recipes to serve up anytime of the day 

GARDENING 

32 Deck the halls and make greener choices this Christmas 

TRAVEL 

40 Five reasons to visit Knysna 

WIN 

42 A hamper of our favourite Clarins products 

COVER LOOK 

Personality: Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp 

Photographer: Willem Botha 

Photographer/Image credit: 

00 Get It Sandton • Rosebank Month 08 

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A hot date! 

You say staycation ... we say, we’ve got you covered 

A GINius experience 

If you fancy adding gin maker to 

your repertoire of skills, then head 

over to the Inverroche Gin School at 

Culture Club. Not only will you learn 

more about the wonders of gin, 

but you’ll also find out more about 

the basics of creating quality gin. 

Presented by a gin expert (there’s 

a job we’d like), this three-hour 

experience is held with small groups, 

and you’ll be taken back in time to 

the spirit's origin hundreds of years 

ago, and bought right up to date to 

the great popularity it enjoys today. 

Enjoy artisanal cocktails paired with 

canapé treats, learn new things, 

and laugh at facts you would barely 

believe to be true. This experience 

also gives you the opportunity to 

try your hand at being a distiller - 

choose your botanicals, take charge 

of your copper still and bottle and 

label your limited-edition creation. 

Drink it, share it or flaunt it on your 

drinks trolley! Details: 012-030-1343 or 

ginschoolpta@gmail.com 

Holiday vibes 

are in the air and we’re in the mood for 

some fun-filled family-friendly activities. And, 

we’ve got just the perfect entertainment destination 

in mind – Forest Hill City. Let the kids burn off all of 

that pent-up energy on the ice rink, practise their surfing 

skills at the wave pool, play at the Super Games Arcade or 

knock over some pins at tenpin bowling. There will also be 

Carols on Ice with the Mzansi Youth Choir on December 

5 and a festive market until December 24. To keep in 

the loop of what’s hot and happening, follow 

Forest Hill City on Facebook, 

@ForestHillCity. 

Hottest – and highest – date in Pretoria 

Rockets. Rooftop. Restaurant. Three words that had us leaping to attention. It’s 

the newest, hottest spot in town, and we are dying to boast about it. Rockets 

restaurant, high up on a rooftop in Menlyn, is a massive superspace venue 

with Instagram-worthy sleek finishes, live indoor greenery, striking murals 

and breathtaking views. It’s a visually appealing sensory entertainment 

venue with comfy open lounge seating and an exclusive private 

area – The Volt – for those looking for a premium dining experience. 

Take a crowd and sip seamlessly into the night with cocktails – like a 

memorable kiwi caipirinha – or the craft beers on tap, while you watch 

the highveld sunset. A dish to tantalise your taste buds has to be their 

super-addictive Rockets hot wings – ultra-hot Habanero-basted and 

deep-fried wings, served with a blue cheese aioli and celery dipping 

sticks. The fusion-based menu also offers exotic salads (perfect for hot 

weather dining), meat and fish tapas, burgers and pizzas. This holiday, look 

forward to top DJs and weekly summertime Sunday rooftop parties with live 

entertainment. It promises to be one party you cannot miss! 

Details: Follow them on Facebook @rocketsmenlyn 


Book club 

We’re packing as many books as we can into our suitcase ... 

no work and plenty of time to read. Bliss. 

Whether she’s writing romantic suspense as Nora Roberts or about Detective Eve Dallas in the Death series under 

the pseudonym JD Robb, we’re massive fans. This time it’s Dallas and hunky billionaire husband Roarke, in Shadows 

in Death. What starts off as a pleasant evening at the theatre ends, as it so often does for this couple, in murder. 

But it’s not the body of the young woman in Washington Square Park that bothers Roarke as much as the shadow 

from his past he sees in the crowd. Dallas is used to being the hunter, but in this thriller, the tables are turned 

and sees her and her team heading to Roarke’s home town in Ireland to stop the killer before he gets too close. 

So enjoyable, the perfect holiday read. • Karen Rose was introduced to suspense and horror at the tender 

age of eight when she accidentally read Poe’s 

The Pit and The Pendulum and was afraid to go to sleep for 

years. She now enjoys writing books that make other people afraid to go to sleep. Books like 

Say No 

More 

– book two in the Sacramento series (if you haven’t already, first read Say You’re Sorry). With crime, 

cults, and obsession, it’s a complete page-turner ... and good luck getting to sleep! • Oh gosh. Get the 

tissues out. When a happily married young mum is told she doesn’t have much longer to live, she 

starts to write her husband a handbook ... with notes about how to raise their wild, loving son, and 

what to give their daughter for her 18th birthday. Filled with memories of their lives, and a secret 

she saves for the last page, 

For When I’m Gone is Rebecca Ley’s debut novel and it’s a complete 

heartbreaker. • Things aren’t going fabulously for Jane Tennison in Lynda La Plante’s Blunt Force. 

Unceremoniously kicked off the adrenalin-fuelled Flying Squad, she’s now based in a small police 

station in London’s affluent Knightsbridge, where there’s a little petty crime but not much else. 

Then the discovery of the most brutal murder she’s ever seen has her working a proper case 

again ... a big time theatrical agent is found viciously beaten to death, his body dismembered 

and disembowelled. Tennison, with old friend DS Spencer, explores the world of show business 

to find the killer. La Plante’s not known as the queen of crime drama for nothing! 

We’ll no doubt be sweltering through the hols ... so will switch to a crisp Sauvignon Blanc. 

The newly released Tokara 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is a fine choice ... it’s vibrant, with 

an abundance of Cape gooseberries, green apples and passion fruit and according to 

winemaker Stuart Botha, ‘The finish is refreshing and crisp with a slight oyster shell salinity 

that makes it quite moreish.’ It’s a superb wine to serve with seafood, and you’ll find it for 

around R95 from tokara.com 

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After the murder of her parents, 10-year-old Sara Carter – 

nicknamed at the time ‘the Angel of Death’ – spent eight 

years in a children’s secure unit. Now, 21 years later, a 

documentary team tracks down her older sister, who breaks 

two decades of silence with a headline-grabbing interview 

... one that forces the sisters, along with a journalist who was 

a friend of the girls when they were young, to confront what 

really happened that night. Childhood crimes, dark secrets, 

twists to surprise, When I Was Ten is a chilling, creepy read 

by Fiona Cummins. • John Grisham first introduced readers 

to Jake Brigance in A Time to Kill in 1998, then he popped 

up again in Sycamore Row. Now he’s starring for a third 

time in A Time for Mercy. Set in 1990, Jake has to decide 

whether to take on the case of a teenage boy charged 

with the murder of his mum’s police officer boyfriend. A 

seemingly impossible case to win ... loads of court scenes 

as always, exactly what fans of legal fiction, and Grisham, 

love. • One message, sent to every one of 158 names. James 

Chiltern boards a sleeper train with a couple of pork pies, 

half a dozen beers and a packet of chocolate digestives. Oh 

... and a plan to end his life. He sends out his farewell to all 

his phone contacts – ex-best friends, his mum, the woman 

who broke his heart. Loneliness, kindness, suicide, mental 

health ... Mark Watson’s Contacts is moving and serious, 

hugely funny and heartbreaking and so much more ... it’s 

just lovely. • Norway’s National Criminal Investigation Service, 

Kripos, reports that five people are reported missing in 

that country every day. The outcome is always suicide, an 

accident, abduction, or they simply left. In Heine Bakkeid’s 

Scatter Her Ashes, a former police officer investigates 

the disappearance of two schoolgirls for a best-selling 

crime writer, but discovers her interest in the case is not, as 

claimed, research for her latest novel. A creepy thriller. 

Chris Carter’s new on our thriller radar ... and we’re baffled as to how 

we’ve missed this author. Born in Brazil, he studied psychology and 

criminal behaviour and as a member of the Michigan State District 

Attorney’s Criminal Psychology team, interviewed and studied many 

criminals, including serial and multiple homicide offenders with life 

imprisonment convictions. And he uses that knowledge to create some of 

the scariest killers ever. In Written in Blood, a serial killer has just had 

his journal stolen by a pickpocket. She didn’t really want the journal ... she 

was just teaching him a lesson for being rude, but now she has it and all 

hell breaks loose. The journal ends up on detective Robert Hunter’s desk 

– the detective who’s had the central role in 11 of Carter’s previous novels 

– and is crammed with very specific details about the most heinous 

murders imaginable. Be warned, Carter’s not shy with his descriptions. 

Graphic, chilling, perfectly paced ... it’s our thriller of the year. 


Wish list 

Palm groves and oyster shells ... 

we’re longing for the romance of the ocean 

These work just as well at a glam poolside 

lunch as they do at a sunset cocktail party. Gold 

shell earrings, R99.95 from Woolworths; and 

gold conch shell choker necklace with a single 

white shell, R299 from takealot.com 

Compiled by KYM ARGO 

This glorious Palm Grove graphic is printed on archival watercolour 

paper, using pigment-based archival ink. You can have it printed in the 

size of your choice, and framed however you wish ... it’s right at the very 

top of our Christmas wish list. Prices depend on size and framing. 

Details: pezulainteriors.co.za 


The suggestions for how to use this faux giant clam shell 

include filling it with bath salts in the bathroom, or with 

fruit in the kitchen. We think it would be an eye-catching 

salad bowl on your lunch table if you’re having a beachy 

theme. R805 from bespokehome.co.za • We’re completely 

besotted with these hand-crafted silver mussel shell 

risotto paella servers. 

Big enough to dish up 

a healthy portion, glam 

enough to be the centre 

of attention. For your next 

seafood lunch, you need 

them! R970 for the pair from 

hauteedit.com 

Whether you’re fortunate 

enough to be having a 

seaside break or not, you 

can still breathe in the 

intoxicating, stress-releasing 

scent of the ocean. Soothing 

Seaweed Bath Crystals 

have been made with the 

nourishing, soothing and 

hydrating properties of 

seaweed extract. Pour a 

handful into your bath, and 

follow up with the matching 

Body Souffle. Bonus ... you 

won’t get dunked! R240 and 

R189 from Woolworths. 

Oysters at sundown. 

Serve them with a bottle of 

Stellenbosch Hills 1707 Reserve 

White 2019 – a premium wine 

(just 3000 bottles were produced) 

that’s elegant and voluptuous. A 

blend of 70 per cent Chardonnay, 

20 per cent Semillon and 10 per 

cent Viognier, it’s lively and crisp 

and in addition to oysters, pairs 

well with sushi, fish curry, mussel 

soup, risotto, grilled chicken and 

cream-based dishes. R135 from 

stellenbosch-hills.co.za 


Multi-talented trailblazer 

Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp is witty, smart and takes on various roles with panache. Just 

when you thought she’s already juggling her fair share of balls, she takes on more. 

Surprised? Not one bit, ‘cause this gorgeous mama is not planning on slowing down. 

n influential 

momtrepreneur, 

popular Jacaranda FM 

broadcaster, television 

presenter, actress, 

online content 

producer and a 

businesswoman 

… all with no airs 

and graces. In 

fact, Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp is one of 

the kindest and most humble media 

personalities you will ever meet. 

Plus, behind that mask, she’s got a 

beautiful smile! 

Charming and savvy she is indeed, and 

Elana knows just too well how to use 

her position in the media to address 

important topics with gentle candour, 

and to bring hope and light to all 

those reading, listening 

and watching. 

As the founder of 

Parent & Baby Brunch, 

she has extended her 

strengths to something 

very close to her heart. 

After welcoming her 

first daughter in 2015, 

Elana discovered a need for support 

from other moms and, through her 

experiences, realised she was not 

alone in wanting to expand her 

parenting knowledge and form 

meaningful connections with 

other mothers. 

‘It takes a village to raise a child, and 

connecting with fellow moms and 

dads leads to sharing knowledge. 

What started with events to bring 

together parents and moms-tobe 

looking for support has grown 

tremendously. We now run a 

podcast featuring fun and insightful 

conversations with ordinary parents 

doing extraordinary things. These 

can serve as a source of support, 

inspiration and advice for parents, 

10 Get It Magazine Dec 20 / Jan 21 

moms and moms-to-be as we 

delve into the unique experiences of 

diverse parents. 

‘Some topics you can look forward to 

is teaching your children about their 

bodies, discussions with hormone 

experts, speaking to schools and 

educators on assisting parents to 

choose the right school for their child, 

and then a huge focus on educating 

parents on how to keep up with the 

rapid speed our children are growing 

and learning. We’re not here to preach, 

but rather to say ‘you are not alone!' 

And guess what, Parent & Baby Brunch 

(www.babybrunch.co.za) is the numberone 

parent podcast in the country! 

Earlier this year she launched a 

clothing line called Elana by Glare, 

in partnership with Glare Modern 

It is about giving and spending time 

together, especially after this year. Yes, 

presents are nice, but not the main focus. 

Vintage. This fashion range is aimed 

at mothers and daughters. The locally 

produced matching sets for moms 

and their girls are made from fabrics 

that are bold, dazzling and vibrant – to 

match their wearers’ fearless femininity. 

That’s not all. Elana’s love of cooking 

sparked the development of her meatfree 

recipe series online. 

To pair with fine food, there is wine, 

and she launched her wine range 

in 2014. Labelled Elana Wine, this 

boutique Shiraz range is produced 

in the Durbanville wine route region 

and even went on to collect a gold 

Michelangelo Award. There is a new 

collection coming next year, so wine 

lovers, get ready to be blown away. 

But even supermoms need a holiday. 

‘Holidays are big for us, and we have 

an even bigger family. It is about 

giving and spending time together, 

especially after this year. Yes, presents 

are nice, but not the main focus. 

We will be heading off to our home 

in Cape Town. Due to lockdown, 

we couldn’t travel so we simply 

cannot wait. We normally have a 

four-day Christmas. On the 23rd I 

get to do the buttered turkey, then 

there are green beans, potatoes, 

chicken wings and another veggie 

dish on the menu, which we later 

devour. On the 24th we go out for 

lunch, Christmas Day we spend at 

my favourite wine farm, De Grendel 

Wine Estate, soaking in the beautiful 

surroundings while surrounded with 

family, and the 26th is our day to give 

back or to do charity. 

‘During lockdown a 

very good friend, Kate 

Shepherd, and I launched 

a new venture, Bag of Joy 

(www.bagofjoy.co.za) for 

children. In these bags, 

you will find pyjamas, 

advent calendars, DIY 

crackers, gingerbread man premix, 

toppings and a cookie cutter, a Santa 

letter and much more. 

‘When we decided to create this 

experience for children, we said 

that we are not only doing this to 

experience Christmas in a bag, but 

also to give back to those who don’t 

have. For every Bag of Joy purchased, 

we will donate gifts to causes close to 

our hearts.’ 

So not a beauty without a cause ... 

instead Elana is a family-oriented wife 

and mother who wants to do good, 

inspire people, mentor and educate. 

Details: Follow her on Instagram 

@elanaafrika or Facebook 

@Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp

Ten songs on Elana’s playlist for 

the holidays: 

Summer: Poolside – Harvest Moon 

• Surf Mesa – I Love You Baby • DJ Jazzy 

Jeff and the Fresh Prince – Summertime 

• Harry Styles – Golden • The Weeknd – 

Blinding Lights 

Christmas songs: Mariah Carey – All I 

Want For Christmas Is You • Stevie Wonder 

– Someday At Christmas • Michael Jackson 

– Little Christmas Tree • Bing Crosby – 

Silent Night • Justin Bieber – Mistletoe 

Head over 

to our website, 

getitmagazine.co.za/ 

pretoria for Elana’s 

buttered turkey 

recipe. 

Text: RIALIEN FURSTENBERG. Image: WILLEM BOTHA. 


THE SKINNY ON SKIN 

Let’s be honest, when on holiday, most of us spend as much time as we can outdoors 

soaking up vitamin D. However … you got too much sun and applied too little sunscreen. 

Dermatologist, Dr Tarryn Jacobs comes to the rescue. 

Text: RIALIEN FURSTENBERG. Image: SHOOT THE MOON PHOTOGRAPHY 

SIX TIPS ON HOW TO TREAT 

SUNBURN QUICKLY: 

Despite your best intentions, this 

may happen to you when you’ve 

neglected the SPF … 

1. Drink lots of water to replace the 

fluid loss caused by the burn, and to 

speed up the healing process. (That 

doesn’t include margaritas though, 

alcohol can make the problem worse.) 

2. Taking frequent cool showers or 

baths can help relieve the pain. 

3. Use a moisturiser that contains aloe 

vera (or use a pure aloe gel) to help 

soothe your skin. Keep it in the fridge 

for an extra cooling effect. 

4. Consider taking aspirin or ibuprofen 

to help reduce any swelling and pain. 

For mild to moderate sunburn, apply 

an over-the-counter corticosteroid 

cream to the affected areas. 

5. If your skin blisters, don’t pop it. 

Blisters protect you from infection. 

6. Cover up (that includes wearing a 

hat and sunnies) with loose cotton 

clothing that allows your skin to 

‘breathe’ over the sunburnt areas. 

Sunburn does happen and it’s no 

fun, so be sun safe and do what you 

can to prevent it from happening 

to you in the first place. Repeated 

sunburn can cause premature ageing 

and wrinkling, and in severe cases, 

skin cancer, so it’s always worth 

protecting your skin more than you 

think is necessary. 

HOMEMADE REMEDY FOR 

LOBSTER SKIN 

An oatmeal bath can help to ease 

the discomfort from sunburn as 

it has anti-inflammatory soothing 

properties. Simply add a cup of finely 

ground oats to lukewarm bathwater. 

Soak in it for about 15–20 minutes for 

some relief. 

SUNSCREEN AND MAKE-UP 

Your make-up already has SPF in it, so that should have you covered, right? Wrong. 

For maximum protection, sunscreen should be applied directly onto the skin, 

underneath any make-up, other moisturisers or skincare products. Don’t forget 

to apply some to your neck and ears! Wait a few minutes before applying your 

foundation to allow your sun protection to set and really penetrate the skin. How 

do you reapply SPF when you’re already wearing make-up without smudging or 

smearing your masterpiece? Opt for a powder sunscreen or an SPF setting spray. 

HOW TO CHOOSE A SUNSCREEN 

Look for a broad-spectrum (with UVA and UVB ray coverage) sunscreen with 

an SPF 30 or higher. The best sunscreen to use is the one you’re actually going 

to want to apply and doesn’t leave a residue on your skin. If you have sensitive 

skin or a facial skin condition like rosacea or eczema, you may want to choose 

a sunscreen with mineral filters such as titanium dioxide or zinc oxide, as 

opposed to chemical sunscreens. 

Three things you need to pack in your holiday beauty bag 

READY TO HIT THE SHORE? DON’T GET CAUGHT WITHOUT THESE … 

1 

Lip balm with SPF – Your 

lips can totally get sunburnt, 

especially if you’ve got 

sensitive skin. Try Labello Sun 

Protect SPF 30, R26.99, Clicks. 

2 

Micellar water – Removing 

make-up, cleansing and 

toning – this skincare staple 

does it all without irritating 

your skin. And there’s no 

rinsing involved! Try Sensibio H20 

Make-up Removing Micelle Solution, 

R259.99, Clicks. 

3 

A tinted BB cream – These 

multi-taskers not only help to 

make your skin look flawless 

and dewy, but they also have 

an SPF protection, can erase shine 

and offer extra hydration. Try La 

Roche Posay Anthelios BB Cream 

SPF 50, R285, Dis-Chem. 

For more holiday beauty bag 

must-haves, visit getitmagazine. 

co.za/pretoria 


FIVE MINUTES WITH TARRYN 

Often mistaken for being a junior doctor (because she looks years younger than 

she really is!), Tarryn Jacobs is far from being a rookie. Affiliated to various top-notch 

dermatology institutions, a part-time lecturer at the University of Pretoria and a 

specialist dermatologist at NoviSkin, Tarryn knows what she’s talking about when it 

comes to skincare. 

One look at Tarryn and her flawless complexion, and it’s almost impossible to 

imagine that she once struggled with acne. In fact, she makes a point to share 

this with her teenage and adult acne patients as she knows too well how it 

made her feel. 

‘I still remember my mother, only with the best intentions, spending a fortune 

on skincare products and facials on me, but without any success. If only I had 

consulted a dermatologist at that time.’ 

And this is just one of the many reasons Tarryn was drawn to dermatology. 

‘At dermatology clinics, we would often see patients who were dealing with 

severe skin conditions such as acne or widespread eczema. This had such a 

profound impact on their quality of life and self-esteem. Then you also saw 

patients whose treatments were starting to work and the change in their 

lives. I realised dermatology is such a visual field and so rewarding to help 

people who can see themselves get better. Without a doubt, I wanted to be 

part of that and to change lives in a meaningful way.’ 

So, it is a no-brainer that Tarryn takes her skincare routine quite seriously. 

Although she is fortunate to often try out the latest in skincare and 

technology (yeah … the perks of being a derm!), she is a firm believer that you 

should see what your skin needs daily and adjust your routine accordingly. 

‘Your aim should be to protect your skin during the day and repair it 

from any damage at night. In summer, I opt for a foaming face wash or 

salicylic acid face wash due to having a combination skin which 

tends to get oilier with humidity. I use a vitamin C serum in the 

morning for antioxidant protection. My night-time routine 

includes a retinol cream which can build up collagen levels in 

the skin. 

‘I do think that a vitamin A-based product and vitamin 

C antioxidant serum should be a must for any skincare 

routine to protect your skin from premature ageing. 

‘Then, I exfoliate with chemical exfoliators twice a 

week. And yes, I wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen 

daily, whether rain or shine. Oh, and I will never, 

ever go to sleep with make-up on.’ 

Tarryn is also a mother to a seven-yearold 

daughter, wife to a cardiologist, avid 

foodie and dancer. Years ago she was 

even an Afro-Latin dance instructor. 

Talk about being talented! 

To relax, de-stress and unwind she 

does yoga and is also a HIIT workout 

enthusiast. On weekends you will find her 

catching up on Netflix shows that’s strictly 

non-medical. She is currently hooked on Emily 

in Paris. 

Details: Follow Tarryn on Insta @drtarrynjacobs – she 

offers awesome skincare tips and tricks, and explains 

what skincare ingredients you should look out for. 


TEARDROP DESIGN 

OUR GIFT TO YOU THIS CHRISTMAS 

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Count your blessings 

By taking time every day to focus on everything you have, rather than dwelling on the 

things you don’t, by appreciating your blessings and fostering an attitude of gratitude, is 

one of the easiest ways to improve your life. And there’s no better time to start than now. 

Why gratitude? 

Quite simply, it makes us happier. 

By spending just a few minutes a day 

reflecting on what we have to be grateful 

for – by paying conscious attention to 

what’s good instead of what’s bad – can 

make us feel a lot more positive about our 

lives, which in turn makes us happier. 

It increases our well-being ... physical, 

psychological and emotional. Being 

grateful for what we have has a positive 

effect on our self-esteem, and reduces 

toxic emotions – regret, resentment, 

envy, frustration. It’s said that gratitude 

increases happiness, and so reduces 

depression. Physically, grateful people 

are more inclined to take care of their 

health, to eat well and exercise more. And 

gratefulness during times of stress leads 

to resilience. 

It make us more optimistic. The more 

we realise how much we have to be 

grateful for, the more we find to be 

grateful for. It’s a positive circle. 

It helps us sleep better. It’s thought that 

if we spend 10 or 15 minutes completing 

a gratitude journal last thing at night, we’ll 

go to bed in an optimistic frame of mind, 

which will lead to a better night’s sleep. 

It improves our relationships. If we’re 

grateful, we have less aggression, less 

jealousy, are less self-centred and have 

more empathy. It makes us happier and 

positive ... which means we’re nicer to be 

around. Whether it’s friends, a romantic 

partner or work associates ... if we practise 

gratitude ourselves, and are grateful to 

others, our relationships improve. Just one 

more thing to add to our ‘grateful for’ list. 

It allows us to appreciate what we have. 

If we’re grateful for what we have, we 

become less materialistic. And no longer 

being obsessed with having more, makes 

us content. Which is mentally a really 

good place to be. 

Journal your gratitude and your goals. 

If you agree that developing an attitude of gratefulness will enhance your 

life, you’ll love these locally designed and created journals. The Gratitude 

Attitude Journal – 100 days of intentional daily focus on gratitude, is 

undated and has a page-a-day, helping you to focus on what you are 

grateful for and what you have to look forward to the following day. 

Besides getting one for yourself, these are the perfect gift for Christmas 

this year, when many people are thinking about actually living the life of 

their dreams, after realising how precious their days are. 

In the same range – and equally as inspiring, is the Inspired Change 

Journal – all about goal-setting and formulation, with 100 days of 

productivity and focused action-tracking to help take small steps daily and 

consistently get closer to your dreams. There’s space to tailor the journal 

for your specific dreams and goals, and unlike many of the journals we’ve 

seen, this one is professional and sophisticated in an easy to manage size. 

The Gratitude Journal comes in raspberry or charcoal and costs R350, 

the Inspired Change Journal comes in black, charcoal and grey and costs 

R480. There are also notepads – Goals, Feed Your Focus, and Make Magic 

Happen, from R80 to R150, or R280 for the set (another great gift for a 

goal orientated friend). All available online. Details: inspiredchange.co or 

Instagram at inspiredchangejournal 

We’ve got a set of these journals to give away ... to stand a chance of 

winning (and being seriously grateful!), visit getitmagazine.co.za and look for 

our Gratitude Competition. Entries close December 15. 

Text: Kym Argo 


Filorga Skin 

Perfusion SHP 

Youth Cream is a 

rejuvenation cream 

crammed with 

ingredients that 

improve skin firmness 

and elasticity, reduce 

wrinkles, improve 

hydration, restore and 

protect skin barrier 

function, stimulate 

skin regeneration 

and also has a wound 

healing agent. A long 

list of reasons to try 

it. R1720. For a list of 

stockist near you email 

info@filorga.co.za 

There comes an age when we can finally feel 

beautiful and confident just the way we are 

… naturally radiant. So we’re loving the new 

range from Clarins, devoted to the ‘silver’ 

generation. The Nutri-Lumière range has four 

new exceptional skin care products to deliver 

a complete pro-ageing nutrition action. All 

nourishing and revitalising, there’s a day 

cream, a day emulsion for those who prefer a 

lightweight lotion, a comforting, melting night 

cream and a renewing treatment essence. 

From R820 to R1985 from clarins.co.za 

Stila 

Heaven’s Hue 

Highlighter, 

R610. 

It’s beginning to look a lot like 

CHRISTMAS 

The party season’s here. Perfectly prepped skin, 

a slick of metallic, a touch of shimmer. Get your glow on! 

Sagging skin. Wrinkles. A dull complexion. 

Everything we don’t want for Christmas. So 

unwrap one of the new SVR ultra-concentrated 

ampoules and let them do their magical thing. 

There are a trio of these phenomenal little 

powerhouses. Ampoule A has Vitamin A / 

Retinol - a leading anti-aging active ingredient 

which retexturises the skin and corrects deep 

wrinkles. • Ampoule B3 has a high concentration 

of vitamin B3 which soothes and strengthens the 

skin, lastingly restores skin’s moisture reserves, 

skin becomes plumper and the signs of aging 

are diminished. • Ampoule C contains 20 per 

cent optimised Vitamin C ... it recharges the skins 

batteries and leaves skin radiant. R725 each from 

riekiemedaesthetic.co.za and absoluteskin.co.za. 


You may be on holiday, but your skin isn’t. 

Take it seriously ... as do the NeoStrata 

gurus. For mature, sun-damaged, dry skin, 

as well as early signs of ageing, Neostrata 

Skin Active Antioxidant Defense Serum 

is a powerful antioxidant formulation, 

which also helps give extra moisture to 

the skin. R1060. For eyes, the Skin Active 

Intensive Eye Therapy is a high strength, 

deeply hydrating cream which prevents 

and corrects all visible signs of ageing, 

targets puffiness and crow’s feet and helps 

to smooth fine lines and wrinkles. R1110. 

And for necks (always an ageing giveaway), 

Triple Firming Neck Cream is another 

intensive formula for a very specific concern, 

helping to reduce signs of ageing in the 

neck and décolletage area. R1075. 

Shop online at dermastore.co.za

Everyone needs a signature scent ... and this season, ours is Mont 

Blanc Signature. This eau de parfum is chic, addictive and above all, 

ultrafeminine. It’s all sparkling clementine, enchanting magnolia and 

ylang-ylang, sensual vanilla and musk. From R999 at Woolworths. 

Wet n Wild cult-favourite Photo Focus has just 

launched Dewy Foundation ... weightless, supernourishing, 

with natural, all-day wear. Also easily 

buildable, so works from day to night. R99. Add a 

little shimmer with the Hello Halo Blushlighter in 

After Sex Glow, R99. Both exclusive to Clicks • And 

for golden eyes, also look out for Pretty by Flormar 

Stars Baked Eyeshadow in Golden Party ... it’s long 

lasting, works wet or dry and adds a glam shimmer. 

Also in Silver Blaze. R99.95 each, only from Foschini. 

Glow girl. Stila Heaven’s Hue Highlighter is a 

radiance-enhancing highlighter ... gossamer-light, it 

melts into your skin for a barely-there feel, and gives 

a soft, luminous, natural-looking glow. R610 • Stila 

Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eyeshadows come in 

gold and bronze party shades ... think Kitten Karma, 

Bronzed Belle, Retro Rosegold and Perlina – rich, 

beautiful colour with a high shimmer sheen, minus 

the glitter! R395. Stila available at Woolworths. 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO 


Get your glow on 

Sunsational beach essentials for the hols 

A Summer holiday isn’t complete without 

a bottle of NUXE Huile Prodigieuse, , and 

we love this snazzy limited edition bottle 

– one of three designs created by young 

artists from the French design school 

Penninghen. This magic oil nourishes, 

repairs and beautifies your face (mix it with 

your moisturiser), body (use on dry areas 

and stretch marks) and hair (apply to the 

ends, or use as weekly intense conditioner). 

R520 from Woolworths • Filorga UV 

Bronze is a brilliant choice for your face. 

With a high SPF (50), it’s not the slightest 

bit oily, and targets wrinkles and dark spots. 

R400 from absoluteskin.co.za • NUXE Sun 

SPF 30 Lotion protects and offers antiageing 

cellular protection while promoting 

a sublime tan. R460 from Woolworths • 

No time to tan? Lily white and need help? 

We’re big believers in getting a little help. 

And if you plan it right, a gradual tan is 

the best option. For a beach goddess 

glow, we use Australian Gold’s Gradual 

Build Sunless Lotion ... believable colour, 

no streaking, and a wonderful coconut, 

vanilla, orange scent. R299.95 from Clicks. 

• Glow-getters will be delighted there’s 

a new self-tan brand in town ... St Moriz 

… and it takes your tan to the next level. 

This UK brand lets you get your glow on 

easily, and affordably. There are more than 

half a dozen products, from a fast tanning 

mousse to a golden glow moisturiser 

for those who want a light tan. Try the 

Gradual Tanning Lotion – which builds 

up a natural, controllable, glowing tan. Oh 

... and for mistakes (hate a streaky ankle!) 

there’s a Self-Tan Remover. Clever! Prices 

from R119.95, all from Clicks. 

There isn’t a beach on the Med 

where you won’t see the bronzed 

and the beautiful reaching for 

a bottle of Piz Buin. We LOVE 

these sun products ... they’re 

fast-absorbing, non-greasy and 

-sticky, offer great protection ... 

and promote a really lovely bronze 

tan. Gets 10 out of 10 for the 

scent of Summer, too. You’ll find 

the Piz Buin range at Clicks and 

pharmacies from around R119. 

Dec 20 / Jan 21 Get It Magazine 

Text: Kym Argo

JINGLE 

Profanity alert ... there’s 

a little swearing. But if 

you’re broad-minded, 

this Classy as F*ck 

Cocktails, with 60 damn 

good recipes, is fun to 

have. With it’s gold foilstamped 

cover, and with 

Calligraphuck’s expletives 

sprinkled throughout, 

the recipes are not too 

complicated, the book is 

frivolous and irreverent 

... just what we need this 

festive season. R335. 

Sexton Irish Single Malt has just arrived in SA ... and is about to 

send shivers through the whiskey drinking fraternity. Packaged 

in a stylish, dark hexagonal bottle, it’s an Irish single malt – a 

rarity in South Africa (while there are a number of Scotch single 

malts on our shelves, Irish ones are few and far between). Made 

with 100 per cent Irish malted barley, distilled in copper pot stills 

and exclusively matured in hand-selected Oloroso sherry casks, 

it’s triple-distilled, resulting in a smooth approachability and 

memorable character. Infinitely drinkable, it’s all honeyed malt, 

dried fruit, nuts, spice and citrus oils and is perfect on ice, or in a 

Barista’s Old Fashioned. You’ll find it for around R499 at Makro, 

Norman Goodfellows, TOPS at Spar, Liquor City and Ultra Liquors, 

or online at grooveco.co.za 

BELLS 

ROCK 

Nothing like a little glitz and 

glamour – and a sparkling cocktail 

or two – to get the 2020 festive 

party started. Have fun. 

Dress up your salad bowl with 

these Golden Brass Queen salad 

servers, made locally. R780 from 

hauteedit.com • Throw a little 

light in a dark corner ... gold LED 

pillar candle, R169, and strings 

of fairy lights (top of page), from 

R220, from Woolworths. 

Copmpiled by KYM ARGO. 

Get It Magazine Dec 20 / Jan 21

Baglietti boasts being the prosecco of celebration, 

sparkle and excellence. Madly popular in Italy, you 

can now get this exclusive sparkling wine here. Three 

massive cheers! We’re drinking the Baglietti No.10 

– a dry prosecco with flavours of pears, citrus and 

almonds, but also love the Baglietti No.7, an organic 

spumante rosé ... all raspberry, citrus and Summer 

berries. Around R229 from Yuppiechef, Norman 

Goodfellows, TOPS at Spar, Makro and Takealot. 

We’ll be very merry indeed if we try out the 

50+ Festive Drinks for the Holiday Season in 

Jessica Strand’s Very Merry Cocktails. It’s packed 

with lovely drinks, cheery photos and just the right 

amount of Christmas kitsch ... a great seasonal gift 

(pop it into an ice bucket or wrap with a bottle of 

bubbly for a fabulous hostess gift). R420. 

Glam up your Christmas table with this 

porcelain White Stars dip bowl. Use it to 

serve snacks then, when January rolls in, 

pop it onto your dressing table to hold 

jewellery. R450 from bespokehome.co.za 

We all know (and love) Musgrave gins ... but we’re 

now all over Musgrave Copper Brandy in Vanilla 

and Black Honey. Described as the ‘bourbon’ of 

brandies, they’re beyond delish, and are perfect for a 

stylish Dom Pedro. When this dessert drink is made 

with Copper, it’s so much more than a grown-up 

milkshake. It’s sexy and luxurious and sophisticated. 

An old classic with a new twist ... which promises 

that as you cool down, your night will heat up! Try 

this Vanilla Copper Mango Chai Dom Pedro, and 

see for yourself. For two drinks, you’ll need 100ml 

coconut cream, 2 chai tea bags, 2.5ml ground 

cinnamon,150g frozen mango pieces, 100ml 

Musgrave Vanilla Copper, 500g vanilla ice cream 

and ground cinnamon to garnish. To make ... heat 

the coconut cream, chai tea bags and cinnamon in 

a saucepan over a gentle heat. Once the coconut 

cream starts to simmer, remove from the heat and 

allow it to infuse for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain, discard 

the tea bags and chill in the fridge, allowing to cool 

completely. Then blend with the mango, Musgrave 

Vanilla Copper and ice cream, and whizz until 

smooth. Pour into glasses, and top with a dusting of 

cinnamon. Details: musgravespirits.com 

Dec 20 / Jan 21 Get It Magazine

We’ve been told by the lovely Lindt chocolatiers that gin and chocolate 

make a perfect pairing. And as members of a team who’ve never said no to 

a gin, or turned down a chocolate, we’re just all over this! What you do is 

take a bite of the chocolate and let the rich flavour coat your mouth. 

Then take a sip of the liquid and it will strip the oils from your palate 

and intertwine with the chocolate. Suggested pairings are Mint Intense 

with Inverroche Classic and Indian tonic (the peppermint enhances 

the gin’s citrus, ginger and cardamom flavours); A Touch of Sea Salt 

with Inverroche Verdant and elderflower tonic (the salt brings out the 

sweet marzipan and coconut notes of the gin); or Lindt Excellence 

70% Cocoa with Inverroche Amber on ice with a curl of orange (dark, 

intense, with hints of citrus, vanilla and toffee ... this one’s our fave). 

Not just for 

kids. Christmas 

isn’t the same 

without a candy cane ... 

on your place setting, tied 

to a gift, hanging from 

the tree. R17.99 each from 

Woolworths. 

This December we may be staying 

closer to home, so it would be good 

idea to have some enjoyable recipes 

and projects to keep the family busy. 

Advent, by Kerstin Niehoff and Laura 

Fleiter, is full of old-fashioned Christmas 

goodness. Although aimed at those 

enjoying the season in the Northern 

hemisphere, it’s still got plenty for us 

to enjoy, from orange and cinnamon 

syrup and red velvet cranberry cake to 

table garlands, salt dough decorations, 

watercolour Christmas cards, and 

door wreaths. And if you’ve a friend 

who’s not mad about the season, but 

does have a sense of humour, there’s 

a recipe for Grinch Cookies .... a jar of 

these chewy green cookies would 

make an appropriate gift. R300. 

Joy to The World ... these 

festive treats – two dozen 

of them – are certainly 

a joy. Created by Silke 

Martin, the book has 

recipes for cookies and 

biscuits from around the 

world, perfect to serve at 

teatime or give as sweet 

gifts R170. And if you can’t 

be bothered to make 

your own .... Woolworths 

(as always) to the rescue. 

The festive Holiday Treats 

collection is a sweet as can 

be ... we love this DIY braai 

soetbroodjie jar, R149.99. 


Don’t throw away your Christmas 

tree. Eat it. With recipes for preserves, 

feasts, sweet treats and drinks, How 

to Eat Your Christmas Tree by Julia 

Georgallis encourages you to think 

about food waste and to be more 

resourceful in an age of deforestation 

and climate crisis. From simple ideas 

– infusing pine needles to make a 

delicious and warming Pine Tea, to 

more lavish dishes – the decadent Fur- 

Cured Salmon – the book also has tips 

and advice on how to have a more 

sustainable Christmas. R260. 

Morgenster Estate Olive Oil 

in lovely bottle, R149.99 from 

Woolies. Great hostess gift! 

A trio of South African festive bar essentials. Using locally grown sugarcane from the heart 

of KwaZulu-Natal and water from the hills of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Vodka Vusa is one 

of the latest local spirits to hit bar shelves. The Vusa (which means awaken) distillery is in the 

Natal Midlands and you can pick up a bottle for around R250 from TOPS at Spar or Takealot. Details: 

vusavodka.com • Not resting on their gin laurels, Hope has two spirits which are exceptional festive 

options. Hope Small Batch Vodka is distilled from a grape base sourced in the Western Cape, with 

only the pure heart of the distillation run being bottled, ensuring it’s smooth enough to be sipped 

on ice. Clean, crisp, with hints of citrus fruit, it’s also perfect in cocktails. R350 from hopedistillery. 

co.za • As it’s not made in Mexico, we can’t call it tequila. Instead, we order a Hope Esperanza Agave. 

Designed to be sipped, this is a floral, smooth agave spirit ... think rich caramel with some spice, and a 

soft vanilla finish. Not brave enough? Try it in a TnT – a ‘tequila and tonic’ – made by mixing with tonic 

water and a slice of lime. Tiempo de fiesta. R340 from hopedistillery.co.za 

For goodness sake, 

don’t eat this one! Faux 

tree from Woolies ... all it 

needs are a few baubles 

or, for a simple look, a 

string of lights. R499 

from Woolworths. 


Havana nights 

We’re going all hot and sultry this season. 

Let’s serve rum on ice, turn up the music and 

do the salsa, the samba and the mambo to 

celebrate New Year’s Eve Cubana style. Salud. 


Que comience la fiesta ... let the party start. The Kraken Black Spiced Rum – named for a sea monster of myth and legend, 

said to have brought down the world’s largest shipment of Caribbean rum – is dark and powerful and smooth. Distilled in 

the Caribbean from naturally sweet molasses, you’ll taste notes of cinnamon, citrus, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, peppercorn and 

a big punch of vanilla. Oh ... and also danger. Lots and lots of danger. Drink on the rocks, or with cola, ginger ale or ginger 

beer. R335 from takealot.com • Limestone Rum – a limited edition 10-year-old pot still rum from the incredible Inverroche 

distillery – is a distinctive, full-bodied sipping rum, all toasted oak, caramel and nuts, orange zest , dried fruit, marmalade and 

vanilla, followed by cinnamon, butterscotch and spice. It’s dry, warm and smooth and is exceptional with dark chocolate, 

or a curl of orange zest on ice. R409 from cybercellar.com • Great bottle appeal! Don Papa Rum is a small batch, single 

island rum from the sugar island of Negros Occidental in the Philippines. Aged in American oak barrels for seven years, 

it’s a light amber liquid that’s smooth and delicate with flavours of vanilla, honey and candied fruits. Drink it neat, or over 

one large ice cube. And be sure to look out for the 10-Year-Old and Sherry Cask Limited Edition versions, too. R549 from 

yuppiechef.com • Hand-distilled on a sugar estate in Gingindlovu in Zululand, the amazing Tapanga Premium Reserve 

single batch, five-year barrel-aged rum is made from freshly cut sugarcane and is gorgeous ... think vanilla and cherry, dried 

fruit and citrus. Great gift, if you can bear to give it away, R750. Details: tapangarum.com or Facebook @Tapangarumafricole 

• Dominican and Barbados rum, with hibiscus, orange blossom and honeybush. Swoon! Suncamino Spirit Aperitif is 

distilled and aged for eight years in Barbados and the Dominican Republic, then shipped across to Cape Town, where it’s 

infused with locally sourced floral extracts, matured and bottled by hand. R299 from yuppiechef.com • Rhino Rum from Port 

Elizabeth on our east coast is all raisin and toffee, honey and vanilla, with just a hint of dried fruit and banana. Look out, too, 

for the Spiced Rhino, which is more aniseed and liquorice, clove and ginger. Around R350 from your local bottlestore. 

Compiled by KYM ARGO. Photo by MEGAN BRETT 


ALL THE FUN 

without the hangover 

Mocktails. Phwa. There’s nothing mock about these. Whether you’re not 

drinking for personal or health reasons, or have been designated as the driver 

for the night, there’s no reason to hold back on festive cheer. 

These non-alcoholic options scream party, without the morning-after woes! 


From G&T to cocktail, in one easy (garnish) step 

If you’re planning a party, add a dozen bottles of The Duchess non-alcoholic gin 

& tonic to the bar station, and go mad with the garnishes. For the horticulturist 

guest ... a few sprigs of freshly cut rosemary and thyme enhance the gardeninspired 

extracts in The Duchess Greenery. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon 

juice, loads of ice – ideal for a sunny day in the garden. Romance in the air? 

The Berry Burst is simply a few raspberries and a sprig of mint 

in The Duchess Floral, garnished with lime zest. For a very 

Christmassy drink, pour The Duchess Botanical into an icefilled 

glass and add either a sprinkling of star anise seeds and 

some thin orange peel, or some cardamom seeds and one 

or two cinnamon sticks. Details: drinktheduchess.com 

Dress up that drink 

Garnishes can make or break a 

cocktail ... alcoholic or otherwise. 

Some of them are purely for aesthetic 

reasons, others add aromatics and 

flavour. A glass of soda with a splash 

of flavoured syrup goes from ho-hum 

to let’s-do-the-salsa with the addition 

of a mint sprig and a lime wedge. Set 

aside a little spot on the bar, make 

a display and let your guests go 

mad. Easiest (and most common) is 

a citrus peel – orange, lemon, lime 

or grapefruit. Make sure you give 

it a good twist before dropping 

it into the drink, allowing the oils 

to spray and add flavour. A bowl 

of maraschino cherries is a must, 

as are fresh berries – strawberry, 

blackberry, blueberry, raspberry. 

Pomegranates are great, and very 

festive. For tutti-frutti cocktails, 

have slices of pineapple, peach, 

melon balls 

and coconut 

meat. Balance 

all the sweet 

options with 

olives, cucumber 

ribbons, and have 

loads of herbs – mint, 

rosemary, basil and 

thyme all work well. 

And don’t forget 

the pretties ... rose 

petals, pansies, 

violas, lavender, 

nasturtiums. 


Our drink of the season is this lime & coconut 

flavoured syrup, mixed with sparkling water or soda 

(or still water, if you’re not into fizz). Pretty up with 

mint, shavings of coconut, loads of lime and ice and 

sip away all day. R73.49 from Woolies. 

Have you 

tried Schweppes 

Mojito? You’ll find this 

mint and lime drink in cans 

at your local supermarket and 

it’s a delicious way to enjoy 

an alcohol-free version of the 

classic Cuban cocktail. Add 

fresh mint and a wedge of 

lime to dicky it up. 

Move over G&T, it’s time for a spritzer. The new 

Duchess Spritz doesn’t need much doing to it ... just 

pour into an ice-filled wine glass and you’re good to 

party. There are two flavours of this de-alcoholised 

wine spritzer ... Elderflower White (crisp, sparkling 

and refreshing, with a definite wine ‘tang’) and Berry 

Rose (pink, sweeter … add a strawberry to the glass 

for a pretty touch). Both at local supermarkets like Spar, 

or online from yuppiechef.com for around R79 for a 

case of four. • We’re massive fans of the Monin range 

of syrups ... which add all sorts of exciting options to 

our mocktails. Our latest craze is the Mojito – born in 

the sultry bars of Havana, it’s a sexy drink made with a 

simple syrup muddled with lime and mint leaves and 

local rum. For our non-hangover version, we take the 

easy way out and use this delicious Monin Mojito/ 

Wild Mint Syrup (available in one litre bottles, so we 

never run out) added to soda or club soda with a good 

squeeze of lime. Decorate with fresh mint leaves from 

the garden and it’s all hola-Havana-nights. R180 from 

onlinebeveragestore.co.za • Fluére is the latest nonalcoholic 

spirit to arrive on the shelves. Three options ... 

Original (a floral blend of botanicals), Amber (a spiced 

cane dark roast – think dark roasted coffee, cocoa, 

liquorice, tonka beans and toffee), and Pink (all fresh 

raspberries in flavour). Serve with tonic water, ice and 

garnished with a few sprigs of lavender and juniper 

berries. Around R299 from local bottle stores. 


Text: Kym Argo 

Papaya carpaccio 

The classic carpaccio – invented 

around 1961 by Giuseppe (Arrigo) 

Cipriani, the founder of Harry’s Bar 

in Venice – is paper-thin sliced beef 

dressed with a mustardy mayonnaise 

or with lemon, olive oil, Parmesan, 

sometimes truffle or capers and 

onions. This one, from Neofresh, uses 

papaya and is lovely for a summer 

starter. Be sure to use a papaya that’s 

ripe, but not overly so, as the ‘pliability’ 

of the papaya decreases as it ripens. 

For four portions, you’ll need: 

1 medium large Neofresh papaya, 

peeled and de-seeded; 30g celery, 

cut into brunoise (tiny blocks); a 

selection of edible flowers and tiny 

leaves – think nasturtium flowers 

and leaves, rocket leaves and flowers, 

bronze fennel fronds, rue flowers, 

tiny wild clover leaves, wild red 

amaranth leaves; zest of 1 lemon, 

cut into very thin strips; 2 red chillies, 

deseeded and thinly sliced; salt flakes 

and freshly ground black pepper 

to taste; 40g dried olives, chopped; 

80ml green sauce; 40ml good quality 

virgin olive oil. 

For the green sauce you’ll need: 

30g fresh Italian parsley, chopped 

(if you don’t have parsley, you can 

use other fresh herbs that appeal 

to your taste ... mint, fresh fennel or 

rocket); juice of ½ a lemon (about 45 

ml); 1 large garlic clove, cleaned and 

chopped; 2.5ml sugar; 2.5ml freshly 

ground black pepper; 5ml salt; 80ml 

olive oil 

To make the green sauce: 

Blend all the ingredients together in 

a liquidiser or use a stick blender in a 

small upright jug. 

To prepare the dish: 

Use a very sharp vegetable peeler 

and slice thin, even ribbons from 

the papaya. Lay them in a random 

fashion onto four plates – don’t be 

overly precise. Scatter over the celery, 

olives, sliced chillies and lemon 

zest. Drizzle over the olive oil and 

green sauce so the liquids do not 

puddle too much in one area alone. 

Scatter over the flowers and leaves 

so all the plates have a good variety 

and selection of leaves. Grind over 

pepper and sprinkle with some salt 

flakes. Serve immediately. 

Not 

just for 

breakfast! 

Sweet. Versatile. Nutritious. 

And yes ... fabulous for breakfast. 

But there’s so much more you can do with papaya ... 

so don’t ignore this fruit come lunch or dinner time. 


Papaya, feta and green olive salad 

This salad – the sweetness of the papaya, the 

saltiness of feta and olives and the freshness of 

the herbs – is an excellent foil for the richness of 

delicious fatty sausages, cooked over the coals. 

For a salad for four, you’ll need: One medium red 

onion, sliced and marinated in the juice of a lemon 

for as long as it takes you to prepare the rest of the 

ingredients; 3 red chillies, deseeded and sliced into 

very thin strips; 1 large very ripe but firm papaya, 

peeled, seeded, and cut into large cubes; 125g 

creamy feta; 10 large green olives, pitted; a handful 

of chopped Italian parsley and mint leaves; 60ml 

extra virgin olive oil; freshly ground black pepper 

To make: Starting with the papaya cubes and 

olives, layer the salad on a platter and scatter over 

the marinated onions, chillies, parsley and mint. 

Dot over the crumbled feta and finish with a few 

teaspoons of the lemon juice, a few generous 

glugs of olive oil and freshly ground black pepper. 

Serve with some hot, braaied sausage – this goes 

particularly well with lamb sausages. 

Braaied papaya dessert 

Don’t stop the braai after the lamb chops. 

Keep the heat going and make this 

wonderful dessert. Aim for one sosatie and 

one whole papaya slice for each person. 

For four people, you’ll need: 2 or 3 large 

Neofresh papayas; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 tsp 

cinnamon; 2 lemons; plus, to serve, honey, 

chopped macadamia nuts and vanilla ice 

cream or creme fraiche 

To make: Peel one of the Neofresh papayas, 

remove the pips and cut into blocks. The 

other papaya you simply cut into slices 

about 2cm thick. Mix the cinnamon and 

sugar together. Squeeze lemon juice all over 

the papaya blocks, then sprinkle with the 

cinnamon sugar. Skewer the spiced papaya 

blocks so you have papaya ‘sosaties’. Braai the 

papaya sosaties and the rings over hot coals 

until charred, only turning once. Due to their 

delicate nature a hinged grid works best for 

this. Serve the papaya with vanilla ice cream 

or creme fraiche, drizzled with honey and 

sprinkled with nuts. 

Farmed in the Lowveld on the Neofresh farms, papayas are rich in vitamin C and A and antioxidents, are high in fibre 

and boost your immunity. For a delicious collection of recipes using this versatile fruit – think chicken, papaya & 

lentil curry with papaya relish, papaya-inspired beef burgers, green curry with papaya noodles, visit neofresh.net. 


Indoor & patio plant of the month 

What else but poinsettia? It’s become the festive plant of choice 

around the world, with its Santa Claus red ‘flowers’, bright yellow bracts 

and lush, green leaves – the colours of Christmas. It’s a showy gift plant 

(even for those without green fingers) and for decorating the home. 

These indoor plants like a warm position with good indirect light but 

no direct sunlight. Keep the potting mix moist but not soggy. To keep 

it going past the holiday season, feed with a houseplant fertilizer once 

a month, but don’t fertilize when it’s in bloom. After flowering, cut it 

down to 10cm and repot into a larger pot or plant it in the garden. 

Details: plantimex.co.za 

We’re planting ... 

Alstroemeria Summer Red is a dazzling summer flower, 

especially for gardeners who love bright 

pops of colour in the garden over 

the festive season. This summerflowering 

perennial forms an 

upright clump – 60cm high and 

wide – with narrow, dark green 

leaves. It grows in full sun, likes 

fertile soil that drains well and 

regular watering. Being compact, 

it doesn’t need staking. As the 

flowers fade, cut or twist off the 

stems at the base, leaving the tubers 

in the ground. The foliage dies down in 

winter but shoots out quickly in spring. 

Prevent slug and snail damage of young 

plants with organic Ferramol snail bait. 

Details: ballstraathof.co.za 

Veggie of the month 

What could be more yummy than 

freshly picked and cooked sweetcorn 

smothered in melting butter? Did you 

know that sweetcorn is at its sweetest 

and tastiest 30 minutes after picking, 

which is why shop-bought sweetcorn is 

nothing like home-grown? This Golden 

Bantam is an heirloom variety that grows 

tall and produces multiple 14 to 16cm 

cobs filled with sweet yellow kernels, 

the first of which cobs are ready for 

harvesting within 75 days from sowing. 

It needs full sun and fertile soil. For good 

pollination, plant in blocks, or two or 

three rows, with plants 35cm apart and 

60 to 70cm between rows. Plant two 

seeds together in each hole. Thin out the 

weaker plant later. During the growing 

period, water regularly, keeping the 

soil moist with mulch and feed with a 

nitrogen-rich fertilizer when plants are 

knee-high, repeating two weeks later. 

Harvest when cobs are plump and 

well-filled. Test for readiness by piercing 

a kernel. If it’s still milky it’s ready for 

eating. The tassels should also be dry and 

withered. Details: kirchhoffs.co.za 


December in the garden 

In the absence of rainfall, water regularly and 

plants in pots should be watered daily. 

• Decorate your outdoor entertainment areas 

with pots of flowering plants or herbs. • Keep 

whitefly and other pests away from veggies 

by spraying with organic insecticides. • Feed 

annuals and other flowers with a liquid 

fertilizer to keep them flowering over the 

festive season. • Fertilize the roses mid-month 

with Ludwig’s Vigorosa. • Spray the roses with 

Ludwig’s Insect Spray and Chronos or Rose Protector to 

protect roses from pests and black spot.

Deck the halls 

Fa la la la la, la la la la la la la la la la la la 

‘Tis the season to be jolly ... and 

we’d be jolly happy to find this set 

under the tree. The fresh scent of 

this Cape floral range is refreshing 

and hydrating. Ideal to use straight 

after your bath or shower, the Cape 

Floral Body Mist, Body Lotion and 

Shower Foam are approved by Beauty 

Without Cruelty, are dermatologically 

approved and vegan-friendly. R149 

each from Woolworths (also look out for 

the Starry Wild Jasmine range ... sublime 

scent, too). 

Christmas 

wreath, R349 

from Woolworths. 

Make greener choices this Christmas 

If you feel guilty about the sheer excess of Christmas 

– and the effect it has on our planet – Green 

Christmas is an excellent buy. It’s all about making 

greener choices this festive season, about focusing 

on more than just presents, about conscious gifting 

... without giving up any of the fun. There are tips 

about sustainable cards, about pay-it-forward advent 

calendars, about home-made and home-grown 

gifts, about natural decorations – in all, 24 green, 

Christmassy chapters. And when it’s all over, relax in 

a bath with a pine-scented bath soak (author Eilidh 

Gallagher has given you the recipe!). R330. 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO and ALICE COTZEE 


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5 

REASONS TO 

VISIT KNYSNA 

1Eat, drink, (shop) 

and be merry 

Thesen Harbour Town, as well as 

the centre of Knysna, is a hub of restaurants, 

shops, art galleries ... and not much makes us 

merrier than a successful shopping expedition 

followed by an exceptional meal. 

On the shopping list – boho kaftans, sexy 

swimwear and local jewellery, which you’ll find 

in the many boutiques that line the streets. 

Lots of tiny little stores in The Boatshed (we 

were mad about Rawganic health food store). 

Art, too, is a great buy in Knysna. There are 

Moving Art Galleries – with local art displays 

... check out the collections at the Knysna 

Fine Art Gallery, as well as on the walls at the 

Turbine Hotel. Our non-negotiable stop is 

Madame Botany (the main one in town, a tiny 

version next to Ile de Pain bakery). It’s exactly 

what you’d expect from the name ... all things 

botanical, from floral table runners to garden 

accessories to herbaceous lotions. And if you’re 

in Knysna on a Saturday, pop over to the Wild 

Oats Community Farmers’ Market in Sedgefield 

... stalls of fresh farm goodies, a real treat. The 

harbour town has eateries well-fed-cheekby-jowl 

... from the obvious seaside spoils like 

seafood (oysters and bubbly at sundown is 

hard to beat), sushi and tapas, to family faves 

like pizza, steak and burger bars. The one you 

shouldn’t miss is Ile de Pain Bakery and Café 

in The Boatshed ... made famous by the bread 

(it started out as an artisan, wood-fired oven 

bakery, one of the first in the country ... and 

turns out loaf after loaf of exceptional breads, 

to be eaten before anything else with loads of 

thick butter and a sprinkling of salt) but now 

also dishing up heavenly pastries and healthy, 

fresh lunch options. 

2The Knysna Forest 

A little over 3000 square kilometres, this massive expanse of 

Afromontane forest is thick with trees and ferns, flowers and 

creepers, bright orange fungi, green moss and old man’s 

beard. Amazing birdlife for twitchers ... with the colourful 

Knysna louries, Rameron pigeons and Knysna scrub warblers, as well 

as mountain buzzards and Cape eagle owls. There are bush pigs and 

baboons, vervet monkeys and bushbuck and blue duiker. Leopards, 

thankfully elusive, and elephants ... apparently just one female left. 

It’s an exceptional destination for hikers and mountain bikers – 

with more than a dozen well-marked trails, ranging from the fairly 

easy and immensely enjoyable – we did the Terblans 7km walk in 

about three hours, with plenty of stops along the way (great photo 

opportunities, as well as quiet spots to simply sit and take in the 

splendour) – to the more challenging routes for those who want to 

push themselves. Details: visitknysna.co.za 

3Ziplining ... 

not for the faint-hearted 

Zipline across the Kranshoek Gorge between 

Knysna and Plett. Here’s one for the brave and 

fearless. A new zipline has just opened ... with four cables 

taking you more than 2km, while you’re more than 200 

metres high ... with another two cables to be added 

before the end of the year. If you can keep your eyes 

open, there are spectacular views of the Indian Ocean, 

as well as the forest, fynbos and valley far, far below. 

Details: knysnaziplines.co.za 

4You won’t get bored 

There’s something new to do every day of your 

holiday. For water babies, there’s stand-up paddling, 

kayaking and sailing as well as fishing, whale 

watching and sunset cruises. You can hire everything you 

need, including GoNow electric bicycles, which make 

exploring a breeze. For beach babes, there are 10 

exceptionally beautiful swimming beaches within a 42km 

radius of The Lofts Boutique Hotel, while golfers have a choice 

of three world class courses. 


5The Lofts, a four-star, 18-room boutique 

hotel ... which is so amazing it deserves 

five of its own must-visit reasons. 

1. Location, location, location. The hotel sits right on the water in the heart of the Knysna Lagoon 

on Thesen Island. The shopping, the restaurants, the activities are all just a few minutes walk away. 

And then there’s the iconic view from your bedroom window. 

2. Staff. Let’s face it, staff in the hospitality industry should be great. But they’re so often not. 

Here, they rock. Shout out to Justice Witbooi, who took time off to walk with us in the forest, 

and then back at the hotel kept the cold cocktails coming. 

3. Fabulous food. There’s no formal restaurant at The Lofts ... but there is an atrium speciality coffee, 

snack and drinks bar – all indoor plants and soaring ceilings – where really lovely breakfasts 

are served, as are all-day snacks and very early (and exceptionally tasty) dinners. 

4. The Boatshed. A cocktail of local whisky, apples, cinnamon and Ginger Ale. A five star cocktail! 

5. Something for everyone. There are exclusive lagoon suites, comfy loft rooms, and brilliant 

self-catering two-bedroom units that are perfect for families. Add to this a splash pool, a spa 

(a massage with a view ... swoon), and sundeck ... and it’s clear why this is the latest addition to the 

Cape Country Routes’ collection of around 20 owner-operated and managed hotels, lodges 

and guest houses on the scenic and historic routes in the Western and Eastern Cape, all carefully 

selected for their character, charm and romance. 

Details: bookings@capecountryroutes.com, www.capecountryroutes.com 



Are you party pretty? We’re raring to start the holiday season with a gorgeous bang ... 

and we’ve put together a hamper of our favourite Clarins products to make sure we’re 

looking our festive best. With loads of parties, cocktails, late nights ... our skin may need 

a little SOS help. Hello colour correcting SOS Primer ... which gives 24 hour moisture, 

minimises signs of tiredness and revitalises our complexion. For eyes, the 4-Colour 

Eyeshadow Palettes have satin, matte and iridescent shadows, allowing us 

to go light during the day and dazzle when the sun goes down. Not much of a 

party without some flirty winking ... Clarins Wonder Perfect Mascara 4D 

gives volume, length, curve and high definition. Wink, wink indeed. Blush prettily 

with Joli Blush ... it adjusts to any skin tone, has an airy, fine, soft and lightweight 

texture that lets your skin breathe, and smooths the skin’s texture by blending into 

the surface – in just one step. We wear this in Cheeky Pink for absolutely irresistible 

cheeks. Kick off kissable lips with a lip liner pencil for definition and to improve 

lipstick wear. For a casual holiday look, we love Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil, 

which simply melts on the lips. It’s a nourishing lip care product that gives a 

non-sticky, sweet coat of shine. Up it just a bit with Intense Lip Perfector, 

which plumps lips and gives a wet-look gloss. For a more intense jolt of 

colour, the Joli Rouge range is creamy, with strong colour and a delicate 

satin finish. This is a win-win option ... the lipstick hydrates the lips from 

within for six hours and leaves them soft, supple and comfortable. Seriously 

stunning lips! Ready to go? Not quite. A quick spritz of Clarins Fix’ Make-up – a 

light and refreshing mist – will set make-up and give longer-lasting hold, instantly 

moisturises and soothes the skin and has a lovely fresh scent, too. 

Spoil 

Festive 

As it’s Christmas, we’re feeling all gifty 

... and have a Clarins hamper worth 

R3775 (wow!) to give away to one of our 

gorgeous Get It readers. To win, pop over to 

Get It Pretoria Magazine on Facebook, find our 

Clarins Party post, and enter. You’ve got until 

December 15 ... so get going! 


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