JHB West - Oct 22

JOBURG WEST 

SUYIN DA 

MATTA SMIT 

If you can dream it, 

you can do it 

OH SO 

TINTSWALO 

SAFARI LODGE 

A bucket list 

wildlife experience 

Half a dozen 

delightful books 

PRETTY 

Beautiful rosy-design spoils. Fabulous florals. 

Glorious green decor finds. Fresh garden-inspired 

recipes. And celebrating nature! 

SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD 

OCTOBER 22

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Contributor Rialien Furstenberg 

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debbiep@caxton.co.za 

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What’s on 

04 Embrace Spring and get out and about this month 

05 Get revved up to test drive one of the new Proton SUVs 

book club 

06 Half a dozen books, three men in a tub, and a rubber duck! 

WISH LIST 

08 It is garden month, and we’re in a flower power kind of mood! 

People 

10 Business owner Suyin Da Matta almost lost it all. Then she did what 

she does best - hustled her way back to success 

beauty 

12 Beautiful beauty buys for the first flush of Spring 

food & drink 

14 Editor’s Choice ... eat and drink pretty this October 

16 Share in the green celebration and have your pick of gardeninspired 

recipes created by local foodie favourites 

decor & gardening 

22 Warmer weather means more time in the garden planting those 

lovely summer annuals 

24 We’re taking our cues from nature, with the garden 

being our palette, and Asia our influence 

travel 

32 Tintswalo Safari Lodge ... old school glamour in the bush 

Win 

34 A rosy-design Maxwell and Williams spoil 

Cover look 

Personality: Suyin Da Matta Smit 

Photographer: Celeste Cilliers 

Details: celestecilliers.com 

Make-up & hair artist: Antoinette 

de Beer 

Details: Facebook - 

@EAMakeupandHairstylists 

OCTOBER 2022 

October 2022 Get It Magazine 03

A hot date! 

Embrace Spring and get out and about this month 

01 

If you are in the area, then 

don’t miss The Honeydew 

Urban Market’s Spring pop-up 

market. Think homemade jams, 

honey, farm-fresh veggies, artisanal 

cheeses, upcycled furniture, jewellery, 

clothes, accessories and fabulous crafts. 

Then enjoy coffee and a delish slice of 

cake at the Not Bread Alone Bakery. 

9am to 3pm. Entrance is free. 2 Johan 

Road, Honeydew. Details: 073-511-1880, 

follow @honeydewurbanmarket on 

Facebook and Insta. 

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Get the family and head over to 

the Cedar Tree Craft Market 

for their fun-filled Friday night market 

from 5pm to 9pm or join the Sunday 

market on October 30 from 10am to 

3pm. There will be live entertainment, 

an array of excellent stalls selling highquality 

products, crafts, mouth-watering 

foods and something to sip on. Free 

entrance. Khosa Sports Club, corner of 

Shannon Road and Frederick Cooper 

Drive, Krugersdorp. Pets welcome. 

Details: Chanelle on 081 500 6884. 

15 

Don’t miss the Cansa Relay 

For Life at Hoërskool Bastion. It 

is the perfect opportunity to celebrate 

cancer survivors, remember those 

who have left us and create awareness 

about cancer. Make teams of 10 

people, pitch up a tent and join the fun 

during the night. There will be prizes 

for those who walked the most rounds, 

the best dressed and team spirit. 6pm 

to 6am on October 16. R80 for adults, 

R50 for scholars. Details: Ester on 061- 

700-5000, epretorius@cansa.org.za 

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October is rose month so we’re definitely not missing 

Garden World’s Rose Show on October 28, 29 and 30. 

You can look forward to floral displays by the Gauteng 

Flora Union and a floral workshop with Panda from 

Pandarasie. Have a rose bloom in your garden that you 

think is beautiful? Then enter the cut rose competition. That’s not all, you’ll 

find a photo exhibition by Derrich Gardner, a Miss Rose Petal competition 

and Morris Minor Club will exhibit their vehicles. Or simply head over to the 

Blackhorse Beer Garden and listen to live music. There will also be a huge 

variety of garden roses available at discounted prices, together with many 

other rose-related products. For more info and bookings phone 011-957- 

2545 or visit gardenworld.co.za 

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Enjoy a 

delightful 

Cuppa for 

Cansa lunch at Glenburn 

Lodge and Spa. The theme 

will be pink diamonds and 

tiaras so be sure to dress up! 

There will be a harvest table 

loaded with delicious fare, 

speciality tea, coffee, juice 

and iced teas. Plus, a charity 

auction, guest speaker and 

entertainment. Definitely an 

afternoon with heart that’s 

not-to-be-missed. 12 noon 

to 4pm. R350 per person. 

Details: 011-668-1600, 

reservations@glenburn.co.za 

or visit glenburn.co.za 

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Nomfundo Mlaba 

Reinhardt Rheeder, Rudolph du Preez 

Ralph Nortje, Steve McCulloch 

The hottest September date 

was the launch of savvy SUVs 

There are many luxury brands launching SUVs 

which are simply unaffordable to the average 

South African. Say hello to Proton ... back in the 

country in a new partnership with Geely, and 

looking mighty fine. We were at the launch of 

the return of Proton, as well as of the Proton 

X50 and X70 ... quality SUVs nicely parked in the 

affordable price bracket. All impressive world-class 

technology - from voice-activation, active and 

passive safety features to parking systems, both 

models have enhanced features for the driver and 

passenger’s comfort. Plus ... big bonus, they’re also 

affordable to run. It’s high 5s all round for both 

SUVs with a 5-year warranty (unlimited mileage, 

and transferable), 5-year/80 000km service plan, 

5-year roadside assistance and 5-star ratings in 

financial packages, safety, luxury and technology. 

Get revved up to test drive one of these new 

models. Details: www.proton.cars 

Trevor Morey, Taryn Fleming, Greg Snodgrass 

Stephen Theodosiou, Raoul Arendse 


Book club 

Half a dozen books, three men in a tub, and a rubber duck! 

Audacity - courage or confidence of a kind that other people find shocking 

or rude. And Katherine Ryan’s full of it. She’s known, she says, to live her life 

embracing the reality that you can’t please everyone, so you might as well put 

yourself out there and have a laugh. This comedian, writer, presenter, podcaster 

and (she says terrible) actress says being audacious led her to being someone 

who doesn’t care what strangers think of her (the pearl-clutchers have loads to 

say), and who can always take a joke. In The Audacity, she writes of everything 

from How to Become French, Fast (she was sent to L’Ecole St Tomas D’Aquin, 

no English allowed), to How to Waste All Your Money on Designer Dogs (she 

became obsessed with teacup dogs as a freshman and bought a tiny shih tzu, 

who she called Biggie and who smelt of delicious cherry lip gloss from being 

kissed all the time). Very entertaining (probs not to those pearl-clutchers). Blink 

• Meet Liexi. The big 4-0 is looming, and she’s not the slightest bit fazed that 

she’ll be celebrating it without a man. If she had one, she wouldn’t be able to 

watch movies on repeat and eat crisp sandwiches in bed. But then she has an 

electrifying encounter, takes a leap of faith and a flight across the Irish Sea, and 

sparks fly. Love an Irish author, and Caroline Grace-Cassidy’s The Unexpected 

Love Story of Lexie Byrne (aged 39-and-a-half ) is as heartwarming and funny 

as it gets. Black and White Publishing 

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The three men in the tub are Kevin, Jacques and Raymond, and as they say ... 

“what goes on in the tub stays in the tub”. And the Duck is not quacking! Three 

Men In A Tub with a Rubber Duck (you have to buy it for the name alone, don’t 

you!) is a red blend of a trio of classic varieties - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and 

Shiraz, which result in a playful wine that has aromas of fresh picked red berries 

and vanilla and tastes of cherry, liquorice and violets. R92 from your fave wine 

store. Instagram @bevintners, Facebook @BEVintners

In the beginning. This first chapter, the introduction, to this remarkable book sets 

the tone. Honest. Heartbreaking. Strong. Moving. Brave. It’s the true story of a 

13-year-old girl who was coerced into taking, and then blackmailed into sending, 

explicit photos, which were then spread around her school. The story of when 

she lost it. And it’s the story of her mother, who feels all the things a mother 

feels. Guilty. Alone. Desperate for help, skills, advice. And for understanding, care, 

compassion. All in short supply. The story of when she lost her daughter. Written 

by Gay Longworth and her daughter Roxy, When You Lose It is a memoir by 

both of them, written from two perspectives, a story of a mother-daughter 

relationship stretched to its absolute limits, a story of consent and coercion. You’ll 

start the book with your heart in your mouth ... it’s disturbing and upsetting but 

such an important read, particularly for mothers ... those of teen sons (lots of 

lessons for them, too) and daughters. Welbeck, R370 

Exploring the dark relationship between 

social media and mental health, and 

the strength of sisterhood, Scarlett 

Brade’s The Hive opens with Charlotte 

revealing, to 100 000 watching her 

Instagram Live broadcast, that she shot 

her ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend ... going 

so far as to turn the camera onto the 

still-bleeding out body. She then poses 

a question via the linked poll ... should 

her ex (tied up in the hotel room from 

where she’s filming) live or die. But 

before they decide, she’s going to tell 

them about his past. This is Scarlett’s 

first psychological thriller ... and it’s an 

adrenalin rush from start to finish. Zaffre, 

available from exclusivebooks.co.za 

She’s called The Queen of the Killer Twist, so you know what you’re in for. Lesley 

Kara’s latest thriller, The Apartment Upstairs, revolves around Scarlett, whose 

aunt lived - and was brutally murdered - in the apartment upstairs from hers. 

And funeral director Dee, who’s busy balancing her job with organising an event 

to mark the disappearance of her best friend, ten years ago, and who happens 

to be receiving threatening messages on her company’s Facebook page. When 

Scarlett approaches Dee about planning her aunt’s funeral, an unexpected link 

emerges between them. Together, the two women could uncover secrets that 

have long been buried. Penguin, available from exclusivebooks.co.za 

From humble beginnings in the early 1800s, when Thierry Hermés opened his 

equestrian supplies business - making bridles, harnesses and carriage fittings and 

becoming particularly famous for his exceptionally strong saddle-stitch (with a 

unique method of stitching still used by Hermes today), to today’s iconic pieces 

- the Kelly (Grace Kelly held it over her stomach to hide her pregnancy) and the 

Birkin (which came about after actress Jane Birken’s wicker basket broke on a 

flight from Paris to London and she just happened to be sitting next to Hermes 

CEO, who listened to her ideas for the perfect bag and presented it to her a year 

later). And there’s nothing as redolent of luxury as the Hermés silk carré - which 

simply translates as ‘square’. Favoured by aristocracy and celebs - hello Victoria 

Beckham ... she apparently owns more than 100 Birkins, the Queen of England, 

who rocks a Hermés headscarf, as did Marlene Dietrich, while the divine Kate 

Moss is a long-time fan of the label. The bags and scarves may be a little pricey, 

but an affordable buy is the Little Book of Hermés by Karen Homer - crammed 

with titbits and images as glam as the label itself. Welbeck Publishers 

October 2022 Get It Magazine 07 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO

Wish list 

October is garden month, 

and we’re in a flower power kind of mood! 

Picking up on the latest watercolour 

design trend, this Summer Breeze 

collection is a brand new collection 

from T&Co. All fresh colours and a 

rather unique, imperfectly perfect 

look and feel, when the watercolour 

prints are digitally printed on fabric, 

it looks as though it’s been painted 

by an artist. There are four designs in 

two colourways and it’s perfect for 

upholstery. From R770 a meter from 

silkandcottonco.co.za 

Bring the roses 

indoors ... this Africology 

Rose Oud Room Diffuser is all 

pink roses with a touch of peonies. 

100 per cent vegan, and lasts for 

absolute ages. R795 from 

africologyspa.co.za 

Sweet dreams ... this pretty Liberty print 

eye mask is backed with 100 per cent silk, 

which is gentle on your skin and prevents 

sleep lines. The elastic strap fits snugly, so the mask 

stays in place while you sleep. Perfect for 

too-light-rooms at home, or when travelling. 

R310 from katesunley.com 


Botanical Flower Ritual Bath Salts are 

not just beautiful ... they’re also beneficial. 

It’s said that using bath salts helps fight 

low energy, increases alertness, boosts 

skin health and helps reduce hormonerelated 

problems like PMS symptoms. 

They also help with a good night’s sleep. 

R85 from wildflowerstudio.co.za 

The Amaryllis flowers at the end of October 

... and fans (scientists and laypersons) of this 

beautiful family will enjoy Field Guide to 

the Amaryllis Family of Southern Africa 

& Surrounding Territories by Graham 

Duncan, Barbara Jeppe and Leigh Voigt. Pretty 

watercolour plates and photographs complete 

the thoroughly comprehensive guide. R480. 

With its gorgeous 

floral, puff 

sleeves and open 

smock back, this 

Norah Fit & Flare 

frock appeals 

any which way 

you look at it. 

R1399 from 

poetrystores.co.za 



ig“Let 

dream 

me tell you, you can’t call yourself Portuguese and not 

have business running through your veins. I come from 

a traditional, hardworking and inspirational family – my 

cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents ... all had their own 

businesses, and still do. Madeiran people are the photo you 

see next to hustle in the dictionary. Hahaha!” 

Soon Suyin added homemade meals to her list of services, 

working seven days a week, and getting minimal sleep. She 

had a goal, to save as much possible money. To buy a florist 

from a family friend, so that she could broaden her service 

even further. 

Dynamic has a new name. Suyin Da Matta 

Smit. As a youngster, Suyin worked in her dad’s 

takeaway. A few years later, she started a kid’s 

party business. Baked fancy cakes. Owned a 

florist. Had an event planning company. Then 

almost lost it all. So she did what she does 

best. Hustled her way to become the owner of 

a restaurant, guest lodge and function venue. 

Suyin Da Matta Smit beams positive vibes. In her eyes, she is 

a woman on her way to achieving big things, not letting the 

small things get to her. 

“Adversity was my greatest teacher. I’ve had my fair share of 

bad choices, bad luck and bad planning, like many others but 

I believe there is nothing I can’t do. I’ve tasted the bitterness 

of desperation and I don’t want to know how to pronounce 

failure because of that. I live a full and rich life, and love to 

support and uplift those around me. I believe there’s enough 

sunshine for everyone, that we all have a divine right to 

success, love and greatness and that a positive attitude can 

conquer more than an 18 hour work day.” 

Suyin’s first step into the business world started many moons 

ago. During school holidays, and whenever she and her 

sibs were naughty, had to work in their father’s takeaway. 

Standing on Coke crates to operate the till, pack bags, do 

deliveries, roll fish and chips in newspapers and later on, 

learning to balance the till and pay wages. 

“My parents played an integral part in my work ethic 

and how to run a business. I saw how they treated every 

customer like family. Taking complaints personally and 

finding ways for the customers to leave satisfied. How hard 

they worked. And … that the customer is always right, 

even if they are unreasonable. Because without them we 

wouldn’t have a business.” 

Motivated by motherhood, after the birth of her second 

child Suyin started her own venture from home - Sunique ... a 

bespoke cake-making and kid’s party business. 


“I changed the name to Oh Happy Days Flowers, Cakery 

and Gifting. It was awesome to have a space, a name and a 

place of my own ... even though I didn’t have a clue how to 

do flower arrangements! The owner told me that she would 

show me once and that I shouldn’t call again. She believed 

I could do it, so I did it. She was right! Business boomed, 

so much so that I started doing weddings, functions and 

corporate events. Eventually, I extended my business to 

events management … and by God’s grace, left off the 

making of cakes. Gosh … very few people understand how 

much work really goes into creating masterpieces.” 

Covid. Like many businesses, Oh Happy Days took strain. No 

weddings. No functions. She almost lost everything, while 

pregnant with her fourth child. So she did what she thought 

she would never do again. Baked. 

“Never say never hey! I made cookie decorating kits until it 

felt like they flew out of my ears. My three kids were like a 

production line - packing kits, adding sprinkles, icing bags, 

stitching boxes and tying ribbons into bows. In between, 

I advertised and made (yup, another first for me!) balloon 

bouquets and arches with a friend at Ooh La La Lush 

balloons. That became our saving grace during those tough 

months and was the catalyst to where I am now.” 

A few months later, Suyin received a request from La Vue 

Guest Lodge and Function Venue to make a balloon arch for 

a client’s birthday. She dropped it off and instantly fell in love 

with the property and its lush green gardens. Back home, she 

told her hubby Donnavin that one day she would become 

the owner of that lodge. 

“I had no idea how I was going to do it, but there was this 

gravitational pull the property had on my heart. The owner 

was planning to retire so I offered to do the marketing, 

events and managing of the lodge to learn as much as I 

could about the business. I loved this new venture … faffing 

over people and making them feel special and spoiled. 

“But something was missing. A proper catering service. 

There was a kitchen, a few tables and chairs, but no staff. 

If a guest wanted breakfast, it had to be organised way 

in advance. Donnavin and I chatted about opening a 

restaurant that could double up as a function venue ... we 

thought it would be ideal, especially because my other 

businesses would then benefit too. The owner was keen, 

and in April this year, we opened our restaurant, Flavours at 

La Vue. A huge high five moment!” 

If something is meant to be, then it will happen, right? Well, it 

did for Suyin. Just a few months later, she became the owner 

of La Vue Guest Lodge and Function Venue. She is also the 

MD of Universal Liquid Solutions, which makes Glitz Gin,

whisky, sours, sambuca, rum and vodka. 

“In one short year, all my dreams came true. Again, years of 

shop life proved itself right. Working hard and having a yesyou-can 

attitude always works.” 

Although she has to juggle alot of balls with a crazy daily 

to-do list, Suyin makes sure to maintain a healthy work and 

family balance. 

“My very creative mom runs the floral arrangements and 

balloon businesses. Which is a major help. Although I remain 

a control freak, planner extraordinaire and try to keep 

my finger on the pulse of everything. Heck, I’m already in 

Easter 2023! As much as I love, love, love all things business, 

spending time with my kids - witty 13-year-old James, bubbly 

11-year-old Summer, hilarious seven-year-old Sebastian and 

then my whirlwind of cuteness two-year-old babe Matthew 

- are the best part of my day. It may cost my sanity and the 

last sip of my wine, but it is so worth it. I make an event out of 

anything. I feel nothing can’t be over celebrated. 

“Our family has seen tragedy and through these times I’ve 

realised that we need to embrace and celebrate life – take 

photos, eat too much and have that swim in your bikini – the 

kids don’t care how you look, they only care that you were in 

the water with them.” 

One thing is for sure, Suyin knows the meaning of hustle. 

It just comes to show that once you set your mind on 

something, add heaps of positivity, and don’t wait for life 

to hand opportunities to you on a silver platter, you can 

achieve anything. 

Details: lavue.co.za or follow @lavuelodge or @flavorsatlavue 

on Facebook 

Floral arrangement 101 

• Look at the opening of your vase. Get enough flowers to 

make up four times the surface area of that opening. 

• Not sure how to mix and match colours? Go 

monochromatic. Just select three to five flower types in the 

same colour family. • A lot of florist-created arrangements do 

not show the flower stems. Opaque ceramic vases hide the 

stems, but glass vases do not. Lining a glass vase with flat 

leaves gives the arrangement a professional touch. 

• To help all the flowers stay in position, create a grid of clear 

cellotape on top of the vase. • Prepare the flowers. Remove 

any foliage from the stems that will be in the water. Any 

leaves left on the stems will get soggy and form bacteria. 

• Using sharp floral shears, cut the stems diagonally so there 

is more surface area for water to travel up the stems. Do not 

use household scissors, which will crush the stems. It’s best 

to cut the stems under running water or a basin of water to 

prevent air from going into the stems, as the air will block 

water absorption. • The secret to a professional-looking 

arrangement is to group the same type of flower together, 

rather than mixing them up. • Assign certain sections on 

the tape grid for each flower type, and place the flowers 

within those sections. • Work from one side of the vase to 

the other, filling in sections of the tape grid as you go. The 

flowers that are around the perimeter of the vase should 

be cut shorter to cover the rim, while the middle flowers 

should be taller. This creates a dome shape in which the 

stems are not visible. • If you have more leaves, fold them 

in half and staple them to create loops. Then place these 

curled leaves in the last section of the vase. These leaves 

grouped together resembles a bow. • The final touch to a 

professional arrangement is an interesting element that ties 

it all together – while filling in any empty spaces. Like berries, 

brunia, eucalyptus, baby’s breath, ivy, ferns, Israeli Ruscus 

(Butcher’s Broom), snapdragon, moss, etc. • Refresh the 

water every second day to keep it clear and free from 

bacteria. Recut stems to allow water to be absorbed. 

Text: RIALIEN FURSTENBERG. • Image: CELESTE CILLIERS PHOTOGRAPHY • Make-up & hair: ANTOINETTE DE BEER. 


Bloom 

Beautiful beauty buys for 

the first flush of Spring 

Clarins Lip Comfort Oils in eight delicious shades - think 

raspberry, strawberry, honey and pitaya, have a trio of plant oils, 

including organic Sweetbriar Rose oil to help revive, comfort, and 

protect lips while visibly plumping with all-day hydration and 

nourishment. This lip care treatment kisses lips with a sheer hint of 

colour and mirror-like shine. R380 each from clarins.co.za 

Tired, lacklustre complexion ... caused by weather 

changes, pollution, UV/IR lights, fatigue, tobacco and 

stress. New on the shelves, 

Filorga Oxygen- 

Glow CC Cream 

is a perfecting radiance 

cream that evens out and illuminates the 

complexion immediately, giving your 

skin a rosy glow - one that adjusts to 

every skin colour. It is, quite truthfully, 

a miracle in a tube ... a breath of fresh 

air that leaves your skin rehydrated 

deep down, its plumpness 

restored and fading fine lines. 

R590. And this NCEF-Essence 

Supreme Multi-Correction 

Face Lotion is a moisturising 

anti-ageing hydrating 

lotion which regenerates 

and reveals radiance in 

dull complexions and 

prepares the skin for 

products to follow. 

R702 from 

skinmiles.co.za, 

justskinclinic.co.za, 

absoluteskin.co.za, 

shopfomo.com and 

riekiemedaesthetic.co.za 

Kate Sunley Rose Luxury Bath 

Oil (there’s also rose geranium and jasmine 

options) is nourishing and fragrant that 

soothes and hydrates the skin. It’s also a 

luxurious treat and we adore the packaging. 

R240 and a more generous bottle for R460. 

Details: katesunley.com 


We don’t know how we lived without 

micellar water ... this NUXE Very Rose 

3-in-1 Soothing Micellar Water is one 

of our favourites. R315. And the new 

NUXE Very Rose Lip Balm has rose 

oil extract and an irresistible vanilla 

scent, leaving lips soft, conditioned 

and kissable. R265.00. Available 

at select Woolworths, Truworths 

& Foschini stores, online from 

www.orleanscosmetics.co.za 

We’ve just discovered this range ... and it’s 

fabulous. Elixir Fusion has butters, lotions and 

hand soaps ... like this Ruby Rose Salt Scrub, 

with the gorgeous uplifting scents of Palma Rosa, 

grapefruit & ylang ylang, which work to uplift, 

relax, detox. R200 from elixirfusion.co.za 

Add a handful of Wild 

Rose and Lavender 

Earthsap Bath Salts 

... it’ll leave your skin 

feeling nourished and 

pampered. This blend 

of natural rose and 

lavender oils combined 

with mineral sea salts 

provides a natural source 

of vitamins. R82.95 from 

wellnesswarehouse.com 

Bold. Modern. Graceful. 

Sì Passione Éclat De 

Parfum is Giorgio 

Armani’s newest 

fragrance. Belonging to 

the Floral Rose family, it’s 

all bright blackcurrant 

and bergamot with two 

captivating roses notes. 

From R1375 at Edgars, 

Woolworths, Truworths, 

Foschini and Arc stores. 



Editor’s Choice ... 

PRETTY DELICIOUS! 

From teas to tonics ... the ed’s eating and drinking pretty this October 

We’re keen to celebrate anything really 

... Spring, a birthday, the weekend. So 

we’ve always got a bottle of bubbles 

on hand. And a firm fave is this Krone 

Vintage Rosé Cuvée Brut 2020, from 

the Twee Jonge Gezellen Estate. A blend 

of 92 per cent Pinot Noir and eight 

per cent Chardonnay, this gossamer 

pink wine is a blend of cleansing citrus, 

blood orange and mandarin, followed 

by a bright-fruited core of raspberries, 

strawberries, cranberries and white 

peach. It’s gorgeous with a simple picnic 

of charcuterie, crusty sourdough bread 

and ripe, melty Camembert, and for a 

more formal meal, with salmon with 

crispy skin crackling and wild black 

rice or rolled porchetta, or duck with 

cherries. R190 a bottle from your 

local wine store or grocer, or online 

from kronecapclassique.co.za 

This Black Rose Wildflower Flower 

Tea Potions is just lovely to sip at the 

end of a work day, while sitting outdoors 

and grounding. 100 per cent natural loose 

black tea with wild roses, it has a gentle 

rose fragrance and flavour. R100 from 

wildflowerstudio.co.za 

Do the can-can ... with the funky, eye-catching new 

Stellenbosch Hills Polka. This snappy new cousin 

of the easy-drinking, fun-loving Polkadraai range 

by Stellenbosch Hills includes a Chenin Blanc/ 

Sauvignon Blanc (bright, with grassy aromas and 

flavours of tropical fruit), a Rosé (a delicate salmonpink 

wine, all red berries and floral blossoms, with a 

hint of sweet melon and stone fruit) and a Pinotage/ 

Merlot (a crowd-pleaser with upfront berry fruit, plums 

and hints of chocolate and French oak spice) ... all in 

convenient 250ml cans. Lightweight, easy to pack (so 

great for picnics), easy to dispose of when empty ... 

or simply because you Polka can, can. Around R32.95 

each from local bottle stores or stellenbosch-hills. 

co.za. Share your can-loving-moment on Facebook 

(StellenboschHills), and Instagram @stellenbosch_hills. 


This delish Barrett’s Ridge Olive 

& Rosemary Focaccia Bread Mix 

comes in a rustic enamel dish that 

can be kept and reused. And it’s 

so easy. Simply add 340ml water 

to the mix, drizzle with a little 

olive oil and bake. Voila ... freshly 

focaccia bread at home. Keep a tin 

or two in the grocery cupboard. 

R139 from yuppiechef.com 

Oh my. Our editor’s a bit of a ditherer over favourite 

flavours so imagine the joy when she discovered the 

newly launched Sally Williams (love the nougat!) 

Celebrate Assorted Turkish Delight box .. rose flavour 

along with orange, lemon and cherry. R50 from your 

local SW stockist. 

Created by a Citrusdal 

family, this Cedarberg 

Aqua Original Rose 

Tonic uses water which 

originates from pristine 

peaks and flows down 

through layers of Cape 

Sandstone, nature’s own 

superior filter. Made 

with this pure mineral 

water, as well as juniper 

berries, blood orange 

and quinine then lightly 

flavoured with fragrant 

rose, it’s an all-natural 

tonic water bottled 

at a source up in the 

Cedarberg Mountains, 

and is as good on its own 

or as a mixer. There’s a 

sugar-free option, too. 

R79 for a pack of six from 

yuppiechef.com 

Monin Rose Syrup has a 

rich aromatic flavour, and 

adds a light, floral accent 

to springtime, romantic 

cocktails, wine spritzers 

and pretty mocktails. R69 

from takealot.com 

This sweet scented 

Nielsen Massey Rose 

Water is a steam 

distillate made from 

the purest rose petals. 

We use it when we’re 

in a Middle Eastern, 

Indian, Greek kindof-mood 

... baking 

baklava or making 

a fragrant rice 

pudding. You can use 

it to flavour cream 

(sensational when 

served with a French 

pastry), or sugars. Use 

it when you’re cooking 

with white chocolate 

or vanilla, and, on a 

more savoury note, 

goes well with soft 

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cheeses. R289 from 

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Compiled by: KYM ARGO 


Garden-to-plate 


Share in the green celebration and have your pick of garden-inspired recipes 

created by local foodie favourites. They serve up fresh dishes, refreshing drinks 

and give handy tips on how to put out the very best Garden Day spread. 

Garden-style focaccia bread 

Host an intimate Garden Day celebration and break bread with close family and 

friends. Food photographer and stylist Angelique Booysens (@theGoodRoots) is 

all about cooking healthy dishes with sustainable ingredients, ideally straight from 

your garden. Forage herbs and other edible plants from your green space to create 

this tasty work of art. 

Angelique’s homemade focaccia bread is not only hearty and delicious but also 

exceptionally versatile. Wrap this Italian staple in a tea towel and serve up a picnic 

snack that looks as good as it tastes, or wow your guests at lunch with this perfect 

side for a crisp green salad. There is no end to the ways you can enjoy this focaccia. 

Ingredients: 3 cups & 2 Tbsp cake/ 

bread flour; 2 tsp dry active yeast; 1 ½ 

cups lukewarm water; 1 Tbsp brown 

sugar; 5 Tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp coarse sea 

salt 

Garnish options to make it your 

own: Rosa or sundried tomatoes; 

peppadews; thyme; chives; rosemary; 

capers; dill; olives 

Method: Pour the water in a bowl and 

sprinkle in the yeast, followed by the 

sugar. Gently stir and set aside for 10 

minutes until the mixture starts to 

bubble. Add the flour, olive oil, and 

salt. Mix the dough with your hands or 

the paddle attachment on your mixer 

for 5 minutes. The dough should be 

sticky to the touch. Turn the dough 

out onto a clean surface dusted with 

flour. Stretch and fold the dough a few 

times to create air pockets. The dough 

should now be soft, smooth, and 

slightly less sticky to the touch. Transfer 

the dough to a clean bowl and cover 

with a clean cloth. Set aside for 1 hour 

or overnight to rise and double in size. 

Preheat the oven to 220°C. Drizzle olive 

oil onto a baking tray and scoop the 

dough into the tray. Stretch the dough 

until it reaches the sides and more 

or less fits the tray. Poke holes in the 

dough with your fingers and drizzle it 

with olive oil and coarse sea salt. Use 

your favourite combination of garnish 

options to create your own garden 

scape on the surface. Lightly press any 

ingredients into the dough to stay put. 

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden 

brown. 

Enjoy as an appetizer, side dish, or a 

pizza base.

The exciting part is embellishing your recipes with fresh ingredients straight from your own 

garden. Want some advice on how to do this? Download Candide, a garden community app, 

where you’ll find lots of information, as well as an extensive knowledge base of plants, plant 

identification, growing tips and recipe ideas. On Sunday 11 October, Garden Day will host 

its first Virtual Garden Day Gathering with a host of events, including more garden-inspired 

gourmet cooking via Zoom and Facebook Live. The final programme and details will be 

released on Gardenday.co.za/Events at the start of October. You can also visit Gardenday. 

co.za/GetInvolved for a handy toolkit to help you plan the perfect virtual celebration, 

including downloadable invitations. Follow @GardenDaySA on Candide, Facebook, 

Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. Tag your posts with @GardenDaySA and #GardenDaySA to 

share your green celebration with friends, family, and fellow plant lovers online. 

Lemongrass ginger beer 

Nthabiseng Ramaboa, or Chef Nti 

as she’s known among foodies, is 

passionate about keeping our rainbow 

nation’s food stories alive. While her 

travels have taken her around the 

world, we’re delighted to have her back 

on home soil where she’s reinventing 

proudly South African dishes with a 

modern twist. 

For Chef Nti, ginger beer is 

reminiscent of Christmas mornings 

and celebrations in Soweto. Here she 

shares what has become a staple at 

her restaurant, The Taste Kitchen in 

Gauteng. Put homemade goodness 

on your Garden Day menu with this 

refreshing summer drink. 

Ingredients: 625g sugar; 250g chopped 

ginger; 150g chopped lemongrass; 

4 litres water; 2 lemons; 10g yeast; 1 

pineapple cut into squares 

Method: Bring 1 litre of water to the 

boil in a large pot. Add the lemongrass, 

ginger, and sugar and allow the sugar 

to dissolve. Add the remaining water, 

lemon juice, zest, and yeast. Rest the 

mixture for 10 to 12 hours. Strain the 

ginger beer and refrigerate. 

Add fresh pineapple to elevate this 

cocktail from utterly moreish to pure 

magic. For even more flavour, serve 

this with slices of fresh ginger. Add ice 

or drink it slightly warmer – either way 

works beautifully. Bottoms up! 


Cheeky cheese 

‘This delicious and creamy plant based ‘cheese’ 

is very easy to make, but still requires time. 

I enjoy making this cheese from scratch, as 

nothing tastes better than home-made. I 

love using sunflower seeds, because they are 

packed with nutrients but are also affordable”, 

says Mokgadi Itsweng, chef, gardener and 

author of Veggielicious cookbook. 

Ingredients: 500g Sunflower seeds (soaked 

overnight); 100ml lemon juice; 3 garlic 

cloves; 3 Tbsp nutritional yeast; 1 tsp cook’s 

seasoning salt; 300ml water; 1 Tbsp Uju Spice 

Cheeky Chilli Pickle 

Method: Drain the seeds and blend with 

lemon juice, garlic and water together into 

a thick smooth paste. Season with cook’s 

salt, nutritional yeast. Taste, making sure that 

everything is well balanced. Transfer the 

cheese onto a muslin cloth, tying a knot at 

the top. Suspend the cheese over a colander, 

placed over a dish (to hold the water from the 

cheese). Leave the cheese in the fridge for 

12hrs or longer. Unroll the cheese and shape 

into 1 large ball or small balls, whichever you 

prefer. Chop up some fresh herbs or chives 

and roll the cheese into the herbs. Plate, 

topped with Uju Spice Cheeky Chilli Pickle. 

Serve with crackers on a cheese platter. 

Uju spice seasonal salad 

‘This salad uses whatever fruit and veg that are in season’ 

Ingredients: 500g Heirloom tomatoes; segments of 1 orange, grilled; 

100g mange tout; 50g vegan cheese balls or feta; handful microgreens 

Dressing: 1 tbs Uju Spice Cooks’s seasoning salt; 50ml white wine 

vinegar; 80ml olive oil; 1 tsp honey; 1 garlic clove chopped; 1 tsp 

ginger, grated 

Method: On a platter, arrange your fruit and veg. Place all your dressing 

ingredients in a jar and shake to mix. Drizzle the dressing over the salad. 

Top with microgreens. Serve. 


Beetroot Tarte Tatin 

Jessica and Luke (@GoodtoGather) 

put their inspirational farm-totable 

philosophy to work with 

this heavenly beetroot tarte 

tatin. Jessica’s down-to-earth 

cooking style turns the 

traditional French pastry 

upside down with a savoury 

twist. The sweet, earthy 

tones of beetroot set in 

caramel and golden pastry 

will be the star of the show 

on Garden Day. 

Put the finishing touches on 

this plat du jour with edible 

flowers or salad leaves cut fresh 

from your garden. Enjoy it as a 

sharing starter or main course with a 

goat’s cheese salad. It’s easy to make, and it 

looks incredible. 

Ingredients: 10 - 12 medium-sized beetroots; 2 Tbsp butter; 

2 Tbsp brown sugar; 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar; 2 cloves 

garlic; thyme leaves; sea salt; 1 cup crème fraiche 

Garnish options to make it your own: Salad leaves; 

edible flowers 

Method: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Trim the beetroots and 

place them in a pot of cold water. Bring the water to the 

boil and cook for 20 to 30 minutes until a knife can easily 

pierce the beetroots. Drain and set 

aside to cool before peeling. Melt 

the butter in a heavy-based 

skillet. Add the brown sugar 

and stir until it dissolves and 

starts to caramelise. Add 

the red vinegar (take care 

as this will create steam), 

followed by the thyme 

leaves and garlic. Stir to 

combine and turn off the 

heat. Cut the beetroots 

in half lengthways and 

arrange them on top of the 

caramel mixture. Cut a round 

from ready-made puff pastry 

to cover the beetroots. Cut an X 

into the centre of the pastry to let 

the steam escape during baking. Place 

the skillet in the middle of the oven and bake 

for 25 to 30 minutes until the pastry is puffed and 

golden. Remove the skillet from the oven and set aside for 

5 minutes before turning it out. Be careful, the skillet will be 

hot! Place a suitable platter upside down over the skillet. 

Hold the handle with one hand (using a dry dish towel) 

and place your other hand on the base of the platter. With 

one quick and careful move, turn the platter and skillet 

over. Top the tart with the crème fraiche and decorate with 

salad leaves and edible flowers. Serve immediately. 

Sweet and sour Korean Pickle 

When attorney Lizz Pather is not empowering women 

in business, she is tending to her weird and wonderful 

selection of plants. She plants every bit of soil she can 

get her hands on to grow unusual fruits and veggies like 

Romanesco, Buddha’s Hand, and heirloom tomatoes. 

For this crunchy, moreish sweet and sour side, Lizz harvests 

plump white radishes straight from her garden. Add this 

North Asian favourite to your Garden Day menu for a 

refreshing tang of flavour that goes exceptionally well 

with spicy food. Or serve this dish solo as a palate cleanser 

between dishes. 

Ingredients: 2 Medium to large white radishes; 1 cup water; 

1 cup brown vinegar; ½ cup sugar; 1 tsp salt; sterilised glass 

jar with a lid 

Method: Wash and trim your radishes. Cut each radish 

into round discs about 1cm thick and put the pieces in 

the jar. Add equal parts of water and brown vinegar until 

the radishes are covered. Add the sugar and salt and stir 

to combine until both are dissolved. Seal the jar and leave 

your radish mixture to pickle overnight. Serve chilled. 


Loving 

sunshine 

Warmer weather means more time in the 

garden planting those lovely summer annuals 

We’re planting 

… Alstroemeria River 

Valley that’s a mini version of the 

fabulously showy bedding alstroemeria, 

also known as the Inca lily. It has striking 

green and cream variegated leaves (a most 

unusual feature) and only grows 30cm high and 

wide. It stays compact and doesn’t fall open or 

become untidy like the taller growing varieties. 

Plant it in fertile, organically rich soil that drains 

well in sun or semi-shade. It requires moderate 

watering and should not dry out completely. 

Container plants do best in morning 

sun with afternoon shade and regular 

watering. It is frost tender and should 

be protected from frost. Details: 

www.ballstraathof.co.za 

Veggie of the month 

Eggfruit ‘Long Purple’ is an heirloom variety named for its long 

deep purple fruit. This staple of Mediterranean cuisine is often used 

with tomatoes, onions and zucchini in rich, saucy dishes such as 

eggplant parmesan or ratatouille. Eggfruit needs sun and soil that 

drains well. Sow in seed trays or directly into the soil. Keep moist 

during germination and transplant from seed trays when seedlings 

are about 5- 8cm high. Two weeks after germination fertilise with 

Margaret Roberts Organic Supercharger. Good companions for 

eggfruit are beans, tarragon, thyme, and cornflowers as they 

enhance each other’s growth. Details: kirchhoffs.co.za 

22 Get It Magazine October 2022

Indoor plant of the month 

Guzmania’ s love the warmer weather, bringing a 

touch of tropical luxury into the home with their 

red, yellow, orange or pink star-shaped flower bracts. 

The flower bracts last for two months or more then 

the plant dies, leaving behind new plants, called 

pups, that become the next generation Guzmania. 

Like other members of the bromeliad family, they 

thrive in a warm room with good humidity and 

medium to bright indirect light. Keep water in the 

central cup; that’s the space where the leaves meet 

and form a cup (or tank) toward the base of the 

plant. If possible use filtered or distilled water and 

keep the potting soil moist during summer. A light 

misting during hot, dry weather will keep them 

looking at their best. Details: www.lvgplant.co.za 

Four reasons to compost using tech 

Food waste – food that is perfectly fine to consume but is often 

thrown away – is recognised as a global problem. In South Africa, 

a country already gripped by drought and hunger, a third of all 

food – approximately 10 million tons a year – ends up at rubbish 

dumps. Much of this food waste occurs in our homes – by cooking 

or serving too much, food getting spoiled due to improper 

storage, poor meal prep and overbuying. So how can you reduce 

your food waste and make a small difference to better food 

security? One easy way is to invest in a home composting device, 

one which will allow you to cut down on your food waste, reduce 

methane (a type of greenhouse gas) into the atmosphere and 

help your home garden thrive. Investing in yet another gadget 

when you could compost the old-school way seems wasteful but 

the benefits far outweigh the cost. 

Keep odours and bugs out of your home Composting has long 

been a guilt-free way to recycle food scraps but for many, the 

hassle and stench are not worth it. There is also the potential for a 

compost pile to attract worms and maggots or for the liquids from 

rotting foods to start leaking through compost bags. An electronic 

composter works within a matter of hours and eliminates odours 

so you’ll never have to worry about bringing bugs or funny smells 

into your home. 

Automatically – and quickly – compost organic materials 

Unlike traditional methods of composting organic waste, 

composting devices are fast working, completing the entire 

compost process within a few hours at just a touch of a button. 

The iCompost, for example, turns all types of food waste – 

including coffee grounds, tea bags and eggshells – into a dry, 

natural and nutrient-rich soil amendment that can be used in pot 

plants and gardens within five to six hours. 

Save money, reduce noise and use less space Compost 

machines also have low operating expenses and, depending on 

the type of machine you purchase, take up very little space. 

Easy to use, easy to clean With traditional compost heaps, there 

exists a threat of humans contracting diseases while using the 

compost, especially when it’s been sitting out for a while. With 

a compost device, many of which work at the push of a button, 

the compost 

produced has 

a longer shelf 

life while added 

features, such 

as those with 

a carbon-filter 

system and selfclean 

function, 

eliminate fungi, 

bacteria and 

other biological 

organisms for 

safer handling. 

Details: For more 

information 

on food waste 

recycling and 

iCompost, visit 

icompost.co.za. 

Text: ALICE COETZEE & KYM ARGO 


Nature 

We’re taking our cues from nature, with the garden 

being our palette, and Asia our influence. 

Take a look around your 

garden to get hints of 

what shades to use inside 

... the possibilities are 

endless. We’ve opted for 

the obvious (but no less 

alluring) greens, and 

for inspiration, we 

headed to the Block 

and website. Known 

for an interior style that 

straddles classic and 

contemporary, country 

and modern, and 

European and Asian, 

the B&C designers and 

buyers offer timeless 

sophistication and are 

brave with colour and 

textiles, and unafraid 

to continuously shake 

things up using an 

eclectic mix of styles 

and materials. 

We are fairly obsessed with the range of vibrant Asian Storage Collection pieces ... from lush and lime green and 

turquoise to bright yellow and red, with greys, blacks, whites and naturals for the colour-nervous. This emerald 

Fong Wen Cupboard (R24995) is high up on our Lust List. Accessorise with an oversized Asian Wuxi Pot (R1895), 

cheeky Monkey-With-Umbrella cushion (R995), and botanical print (R1995). Details: blockandchisel.co.za 

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Tintswalo Safari Lodge ... old school glamour in the bush 

We’ve visited Tintswalo Safari Lodge before - years and years ago, and besides loving the luxury lodge, we were 

treated to some of the best game viewings we’ve ever experienced. So you can imagine how we leapt (Impala-like) 

at the chance to revisit. 

One of only three commercial lodges in the Manyeleti Nature Reserve, which sits between the unfenced borders 

of the Kruger National Park, Sabi Sands and the Timbavati Reserves (so location wise, it really is prime territory ... you 

couldn’t find better), the lodge boasts giving guests an authentic African Safari experience. A boast it lives up to ... 

and then some. 

From our arrival to when a guide returned our car back to the lodge for our departure, it’s just one well-thoughtout, 

personal, mindful touch after another. 

Let’s get the bags into the suite. Each connected by a wooden walkway but set apart so there’s total privacy, the 

suites are stately ... befitting the 19th century explorers after whom they’re named. So there’s the Livingstone - no 

explanation needed for this well-known African explorer, and the Stanley - named after Henry Morton Stanley 

who searched for, and found, the then-ailing and lost David Livingstone. There’s the Kingsley, where reminders 

of Mary Kingsley’s fish discoveries are in carvings and paintings in the room, and the Burton - which may well be 

our favourite ... all deep red shades and elephant lamps, with the hand-carved bed and baskets reminiscent of 

Richard Francis Burton’s link with the East. The suites are all four-poster beds and Persians, soft laze-in-me sofas 

and private plunge pools, inside-outside showers, wood-burning fireplaces and bar fridges (G&T in the pool after 

lunch, anyone?). 

There are, for families or guests on safari with friends, two suites for four guests, and if that’s not enough, there’s the 

Tintswalo Manor House - a five bedroom lodge where children are welcome and your stay is completely tailor-made. 

Ignoring the fact we could - given some good books and appropriate refreshments - happily stay forever on 

the deck and watch the wildlife stroll along the dry river bed, we’re slap bang in the middle of 24 000 hectares of 

untouched African wilderness ... and a safari is about the animals. Game drive! 

The twice-daily drives (that early morning wake-up call’s hell, but worth it) are in open vehicles, and here, too, there 

are conscious touches to cover every eventuality ... blankets and hot water bottles for chilly mornings and night 

drives, ponchos for sudden downpours, insect repellent and sunscreen, and those all-important drinks and snacks 

for those who are a little peckish (top tip: ask for the Ranger Coffee on the morning drive ... hot chocolate with 

coffee and Amarula). 

The lodge boasts that the abundance of wildlife guarantees uninterrupted, intimate encounters with a great variety 

of animals ... from the Big Five to the small (lion ant, rhino dung beetle, elephant shrew, leopard tortoise, and 

red-billed buffalo weaver), there are colossal herds of large game as well as around 300 species of birds. 

After the drives - be they the crack-of-dawn or sunset versions - it’s back to the lodge for breakfast or dinner - 

sometimes out in the boma under the stars. And heaven forbid anyone goes hungry, there’s also lunch, high tea. 

All served with carefully selected South African wines from the cellar. 

In between eating, and drinking, and watching lions hunt and kudus graze, there’s a gym (no, we didn’t!), a 

gorgeous spacious deck and lounge where we could catch up with fellow adventurers, a fabulous elephant hide 

for some up-close-and-personal encounters, and a brilliant curio shop (our rule ... buy one memento at each 

destination we visit). There is, for those who simply can’t help themselves, WiFi in all rooms and up at the central 

lodge, and the luxurious Bushwillow Spa (yes, we did). 

A stay at Tintswalo Safari Lodge is a proper treat ... and we love the fact that it’s not over when you leave. When our 

first hard lockdown kicked in, and the lodges were deserted, the Tintswalo guides continued their early morning 

drives - to monitor animal activity and conservation in the reserve. And they filmed what is now known as the 

Tintswalo Safari Lodge Virtual Safari. The first broadcast on social media went live on 25 March 2020 with 41 092 

views ... now the safaris have more than 14-million views from around the world. So now we, every evening, pop 

over to the site, and watch as the guides track the day-to-day movements of a herd of elephants, see the madly 

exciting (and sometimes tragic) sightings of wild dog pups, follow the Manyeleti’s magnificent Mbiri pride and 

finding a lion cub in a tree. Gosh .... we love Africa. 

Details: There are often specials, and South African rates, to be found on the website. All the rates shown include 

accommodation and all meals, two game activities a day, house drinks and laundry. Visit tintswalo.com 


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the cup holds a generous 360ml, the bottle 400ml, and they cost R299 each. If you 

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towels ... and you know Maxwell and Williams, so you know the Australian brand’s 

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