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JOBURG NORTHERN SUBURBS<br />
WIN ...<br />
A sensational<br />
scent for the<br />
Summer hols<br />
Let’s get this party started<br />
<strong>Dec</strong>orating and<br />
entertaining with<br />
MARION PEARCE<br />
Spoils for your<br />
kids and treats<br />
for your pooch!<br />
CELEBRATIONS<br />
Festive drinks and fashion, beauty and wine ...<br />
we’re all about the bling this Christmas season<br />
SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD<br />
DEC <strong>23</strong> / JAN 24
GET IT<br />
Editorial<br />
Caxton House • 368 Jan Smuts Avenue<br />
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CONTENTS<br />
THIS MONTH<br />
04 Jolly dates for a festive time<br />
06 Book Club ... holiday reads filled with mystery, twists and sabotage<br />
08 Wishlist ... time to shimmer and shine<br />
10 Social ... celebrating the best in the City of Gold<br />
12 Social ... Kaizer Motaung leaves his mark in sports history<br />
13 Social ... a fabulous foodie affair<br />
37 Kids ... keep the family busy<br />
PEOPLE<br />
14 Marion Pearce brings joy to your home<br />
16 A taste of Julian Naik’s passion for spirits and bubbles<br />
FESTIVE SHOPPING<br />
20 Glitz and glam gift guide<br />
38 Make Christmas magical for the kids<br />
40 Treat your pets over the holidays<br />
FOOD & WINE<br />
17 Cherrylicious savoury dishes<br />
28 Fill your drinks trolley with a few faves<br />
31 Create a mixtape for your palate<br />
32 A wealth of good taste<br />
34 A feast with stone fruit<br />
37 Dress up your dishes<br />
GARDENING<br />
26 Spreading cheer in your garden<br />
TRAVEL<br />
49 Guides for travellers<br />
WIN<br />
40 A stocking crammed with treats for your pet<br />
50 An opulent bottle of Byzance<br />
COVER PHOTO<br />
Photographer: Nicole Moore.<br />
Details: nicolemoorephotography.co.za<br />
Make-up: Makeup by Ryno,<br />
071-688-0242.<br />
DEC <strong>23</strong> / JAN 24<br />
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PARKTOWN HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS<br />
Place of<br />
Possibilities<br />
Open Day<br />
9 March 2024<br />
08h30 - 12h00<br />
Oh Mamma Mia ... don’t miss this!<br />
Seen by more than 65 million people in 50 countries around<br />
the globe since 1999, MAMMA MIA! is a story of love<br />
laughter and friendship – it’s a wedding, it’s a party, it’s<br />
one show you don’t want to miss. More than a musical, a<br />
feel-good experience that celebrates the magic of ABBA’s<br />
timeless music with songs composed by Benny Andersson<br />
and Björn Ulvaeus, including Knowing Me, Knowing You<br />
and Dancing Queen. Share in the journey of love with<br />
heart-warming storytelling, unforgettable tunes, and<br />
endearing characters. Featuring a full South African cast,<br />
crew, and band. The Teatro, Montecasino from Friday, April 12<br />
until late May/early June 2024. Book now. Ticket range from<br />
R200 to R550, book now through showtime.com<br />
Collaborative<br />
Creative<br />
Confident<br />
Compassionate<br />
Courageous<br />
Curious<br />
www.parktowngirls.co.za<br />
Catch the laughter on screen<br />
Eddie Murphy stars in a holiday comedy adventure<br />
Candy Cane Lane, about a man on a mission to<br />
win his neighbourhood’s annual Christmas home<br />
decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy)<br />
inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf<br />
named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of<br />
winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the<br />
12 Days of Christmas to life, and wreaks havoc on<br />
the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays<br />
for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross),<br />
and their three children must race against the clock<br />
to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical<br />
characters, and save Christmas for everyone. Great<br />
fun. Screens on Prime Video from <strong>Dec</strong>ember 1.
A hot date!<br />
We’re all for family, fun and festivity<br />
Let Joburg Zoo shine bright at<br />
Be swept away through<br />
01 08<br />
08<br />
night this festive season. Joburg<br />
whimsical song and dance<br />
Theatre in association with Joburg<br />
City Parks and Zoo and City Power are<br />
excited to present the annual Joburg<br />
Festival of Lights. Be mesmerised<br />
by an enchanting collection of<br />
illuminated life-size animal characters<br />
and gather at the food and craft<br />
night market. Open from 7pm until<br />
10pm from Thursday to Sunday until<br />
January 7 at Joburg Zoo. Tickets are<br />
R175 for adults, R75 for children 3 to 12<br />
years of age and R100 for pensioners.<br />
Children under 3 enter for free.<br />
Details: www.joburgtheatre.com<br />
15<br />
with Momo’s Magical Adventure, live<br />
in a beautifully bespoke festive tent. A<br />
story of joy, friendship and generosity<br />
as 8-year-old Momo finds herself in<br />
Joburg while her friends embark on<br />
their Summer seaside adventures.<br />
She’s the lone adventurer in the<br />
bustling city, patiently awaiting her<br />
favourite night of the year – Christmas<br />
Eve. Running from <strong>Dec</strong>ember 8<br />
to January 7, Tuesdays to Sundays<br />
at 10.30am, 12.30pm, 3.30pm and<br />
5.30pm. Sandton City. R50 per person,<br />
book via sandtoncity.com<br />
Time for a throwback to the golden age of Christmas Swing Music.<br />
Swingle Bells – A Christmas Concert Spectacular with Jonathan<br />
Roxmouth, along with Johannesburg Big Band live on stage will make the most<br />
wonderful time of the year extra special. Enjoy Christmas carols like Silent Night<br />
and We Wish You A Merry Christmas to fresh new versions of classics like Frosty<br />
the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Santa Claus is Comin’ To Town.<br />
Happening at The Teatro, Montecasino on Fridays at 7.30pm, Saturdays at 2pm<br />
and 7.30pm and Sundays at 2pm on <strong>Dec</strong>ember 15 until <strong>Dec</strong>ember 27. Tickets<br />
from R200 through webtickets.co.za<br />
10<br />
10<br />
22<br />
Who still remembers the<br />
American Christmas comedy<br />
movie Home Alone? We sure do. Don’t<br />
make any plans for Friday, <strong>Dec</strong>ember<br />
8 because it will on screen at the<br />
Christmas Drive-In Movie Night.<br />
A great night out with family and<br />
friends. Popcorn, sweets and drinks<br />
will be available. Arrival time 6.30pm<br />
at Chartwell Corner, parking lot by<br />
DisChem. R150 per car of 4 people.<br />
Book through quicket.co.za<br />
A sensory delight for any tired<br />
soul and a show to celebrate<br />
humanity, family and above all,<br />
generosity of spirit! Charles Dickens’<br />
A Christmas Carol promises to be<br />
a Christmas treat. Tickets from R150<br />
to R<strong>23</strong>0. Pieter Toerien Montecasino<br />
Main Theatre until <strong>Dec</strong>ember 10.<br />
Book through webtickets.co.za<br />
Enter into a fairy tale world<br />
as Clara and the Nutcracker<br />
Prince journey to the Kingdom of the<br />
Sweets, dance through snowflakes,<br />
encounter waltzing flowers, and meet<br />
the Sugar Plum Fairy. With exquisite<br />
dancing, sumptuous sets, and<br />
Tchaikovsky’s captivating music, the<br />
Joburg Ballet’s new production The<br />
Nutcracker is going to be a big festive<br />
hit! Until <strong>Dec</strong>ember 10 at The Teatro,<br />
Montecasino. Tickets R220 to R450<br />
through webtickets.co.za<br />
Here’s a joyful song and dance<br />
romp for kiddies 3 and up …<br />
A Year with Frog and Toad, based<br />
on books by Arnold Lobel. Frog and<br />
Toad awake from their hibernation<br />
with plans to renew their friendship –<br />
starting with a swim. Will they manage<br />
to have as much fun as they use to?<br />
Find out at the National Children’s<br />
Theatre, 3 Junction Ave, Parktown.<br />
Until <strong>Dec</strong>ember 22. Tickets from R130<br />
from quicket.co.za<br />
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If you have a date for the Get It diary page, email the info at least a month in advance to megan@caxton.co.za
Book club<br />
Half a dozen great reads. Plus a JILLY COOPER! Swoon.<br />
Thousands of 50-plus women around the world are feeling flushed.<br />
Nope ... not menopause. It’s the rakish Rupert Campbell-Black - the<br />
handsomest man in England. We fell for him way back in 1985 in Riders<br />
... and he’s back. This time he’s off his (high) horse and buying a football<br />
club to appease his daughter Bianca, who wants him to sign up her<br />
superstar striker boyfriend. There are explosive fights and ravishing girls<br />
and glamorous WAGS (all of whom lust after Rupe, obvs). All scandals,<br />
sabotage and seductions ... Tackle! is pure Jilly Cooper hedonistic bliss.<br />
All our bookclub Christmas dreams wrapped up in one glorious beach<br />
read. Penguin • Is it even Christmas if you don’t buy your dad the latest<br />
Wilbur Smith? Although he died in 2021, the historical stories continue,<br />
written by Mark Chandobourn. Testament is the epic new novel of<br />
Ancient Egypt ... all fragile power and divided kingdoms, a millennia-old<br />
riddle and dark evil. Zaffre<br />
Compiled by: KYM ARGO<br />
If you’re going big for your festive book club bash ...<br />
maybe grilled or braaied prawns, teriyaki salmon, creamy<br />
mussels, then you should stock up on Franschhoek<br />
Cellar Statue de Femme Sauvignon Blanc 20<strong>23</strong>. With<br />
flavours of attractive Cape gooseberry, passion fruit and<br />
green fig, it’s the perfect Summer wine. Any leftovers (as<br />
if!) can be happily served on Christmas Day. R539.99 for a<br />
case from franschhoekcellar.co.za<br />
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In The Secret, Jack Reacher,<br />
recently demoted from Major,<br />
is assigned to investigate the<br />
death of a hospital patient<br />
who, after being asked some<br />
questions by two strangers, falls<br />
to his death from his hospital<br />
room window. Office politics, a<br />
cold-blooded killer, a long kept<br />
secret. We know Reacher will<br />
bring the bad guys to justice.<br />
But as always with Lee Child<br />
and Andrew Child’s hero, the<br />
question is will he do it the<br />
official way, or his way? Bantam<br />
A city in turmoil. A deadly<br />
conspiracy. And a race against<br />
time. Jeffery Deaver’s The<br />
Watchmaker’s Hand sees Lincoln<br />
Rhyme and Amelia Sachs<br />
investigate the crane that crashed<br />
down in Manhattan, sending<br />
panic across New York, and,<br />
according to the NYPD, sabotage<br />
arranged by a political group. And<br />
watching the investigation from<br />
the shadows is the elusive assassin<br />
The Watchmaker. Loads of twists<br />
to keep you guessing. Harper<br />
Collins Publishers<br />
All books available at Exclusive Books or online at exclusivebooks.co.za<br />
A retired spy. A silver-haired book<br />
club. A body. Tess Gerritsen’s<br />
thriller The Spy Coast introduces<br />
retired spy Maggie Bird, and is<br />
the first in what promises to<br />
be a sensational Martini Club<br />
series. Penguin<br />
In Just Between Us, by Adele<br />
Parks, a woman is missing ... a<br />
woman who has been living<br />
a secret life, married to two<br />
men, one of whom is the<br />
main suspect. In a small village<br />
some distance away, another<br />
woman lives with her father,<br />
who’s caring for her while she<br />
recovers from illness. These<br />
two stories collide in a way you<br />
just don’t see coming. Only on<br />
finishing this terrific read did<br />
we discover it’s the sequel to<br />
Both of You ... you don’t need<br />
to have read that first to enjoy<br />
this, but we wish we had.<br />
Double the enjoyment! HQ<br />
If you read C.M. Ewan’s The<br />
Interview, you know you’re<br />
in for a thrilling read with<br />
The House Hunt. A woman<br />
with a past. A house buyer<br />
who’s not all he appears<br />
to be. And a massive twist.<br />
Loved it! Macmillan<br />
<strong>Dec</strong> <strong>23</strong> / Jan 24 Get It Magazine 07
Wish list<br />
Time to shimmer and shine ...<br />
Time to shimmer and shine ...<br />
we’re all about the bling!<br />
Gold doughnuts. How<br />
boujee glam can you<br />
get! R137 for a pack<br />
from harckandheart.co.za<br />
Such a classic ...<br />
a floral bouquet<br />
of velvety<br />
white jasmine,<br />
tuberose,<br />
neroli, and<br />
ylang-ylang,<br />
followed by<br />
sandalwood<br />
and cedarwood.<br />
Madame Rochas,<br />
R1799 from<br />
DisChem.<br />
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‘Twas the night before Christmas, and<br />
all through the house we were serving<br />
Burnt Toasted Almond cocktails.<br />
Smooth, harmonious Absolut vodka,<br />
cream and Kalua coffee liqueur, with<br />
a sprinkling of ground cinnamon,<br />
make up this luxurious, rich, indulgent<br />
cocktail. It’s just one of the collection<br />
of 80 cocktails in Absolut Cocktails -<br />
page after celebratory Absolut vodka<br />
drinks for every occasion ... from a<br />
Fancy Nancy to Doris Royale to a Dirty<br />
Shirley. There’s a Holiday Mule (just<br />
like a classic Moscow Mule, but with<br />
a snuggly scarf and rosy cheeks), a<br />
C.R.E.A.M (a crowd-friendly, delicious<br />
and creamy dessert shot with Absolut<br />
and condensed milk that’ll keep<br />
everyone sweet), and a Monday In<br />
Marrakech (vodka, lemon juice,<br />
ice-cream ... it’s a frozen banger!).<br />
Hardie Grant, R659 from takealot.com
A girl can dream! Yves<br />
Saint Laurent: Gold by<br />
Yvane Jacob & Elsa Janssen<br />
shows off the couture,<br />
jewellery, and accessories<br />
inspired by the golds<br />
of Yves Saint Laurent,<br />
from the 1960s to the<br />
2000s. From the very first<br />
buttons adorning his<br />
pea coats to dresses that<br />
appear entirely fashioned<br />
from gold, this metal<br />
has featured heavily<br />
throughout the entirety<br />
of the designer’s work.<br />
Crammed with illustrations<br />
and photographs, this<br />
would undoubtedly be the<br />
most glittering gift under<br />
the tree. Abrams, R1210.<br />
Metallic festive<br />
underplate, R49.99<br />
from Mr Price Home.<br />
The latest Chanel collection is<br />
all a recollection of Paris,1920s,<br />
Art <strong>Dec</strong>o style. Exuberance,<br />
avant-garde, daring, with sequins<br />
leading the way. Honouring<br />
Gabrielle Chanel, eyes are<br />
dazzling and flamboyant in<br />
diamond white and shimmering<br />
black and pink gold, the powders<br />
are radiant, the lips hypnotic in<br />
metallic reds and roaring purples<br />
and deep, iridescent crimson. All<br />
dressed up for the festive hols.<br />
Available in Chanel boutiques<br />
and online from Woolworths.<br />
Compiled by: KYM ARGO<br />
<strong>Dec</strong> <strong>23</strong> / Jan 24 Get It Magazine 09
We cleaned SPAR out<br />
of brie and brittle!<br />
Lueur House, creating a lovely backdrop<br />
A touch of floral ... Leora Kallner florist<br />
Sweet success<br />
The annual Best of Joburg Readers’ Choice Awards<br />
event was - as always - a massive hit. Only the best in<br />
the City of Gold gathered at Lueur House where their<br />
sweet victory was celebrated with a flurry of certificates,<br />
wine and sugary treats. A few lucky voters walked away<br />
with fab prizes ... R25 000 in SPAR vouchers, R10 000 in<br />
Exclusive Books vouchers, a two night stay for two at<br />
Walkersons Hotel & Spa and a two night stay at The<br />
Palace of the Lost City at Sun City. If you are looking to<br />
find out where the best gardening centre is or where<br />
is the best place to go for a cup of coffee, pop over to<br />
bestofjoburg.co.za ... all the winners are there!<br />
Sweet, sweet treats ... from Beyers<br />
Oh My Cake! and Aux Petit Four<br />
Toasting to the winners with<br />
Franschhoek Cellar wines<br />
Reader winners Holly Robson and Felicia Mpofu scoop<br />
up R25 000 SPAR and R10 000 Exclusive Books vouchers<br />
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Winner of Best Makeup artist<br />
Ryno Mulder with Kym Argo<br />
Best of Joburg reader<br />
winner Sade Savings Cohen<br />
won a two-night escape to<br />
Walkersons Hotel & Spa<br />
Lesiba Moloko from Best Book<br />
Shop Exclusive Books<br />
Joanne Sudbury and Peter Gillespie from<br />
Prison Break Market, the Best Craft Market<br />
Lawri Golding, Thomas Cuma, Samantha Golding, Neil<br />
Golding from DC Coffee Company - Best Coffee Shop<br />
Owner of Lueur House<br />
Bev Courtney<br />
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Making a mark<br />
The South African Hall of Fame, in collaboration with Tsogo<br />
Sun, hosted an evening celebrating the induction of Kaizer<br />
Motaung, paying tribute to his remarkable journey and the<br />
profound influence he has had on South African sports and<br />
society as a whole. His dedication and vision have left an<br />
indelible mark on South African sports history. The Montecasino<br />
Ballroom made a beautiful backdrop for this prestige gala<br />
event, where guests from the world of sports, entertainment<br />
and government gathered in his honour.<br />
Sipho Hotstix Mbusa<br />
Dr. Kaizer Motaung, Johnny Burger<br />
Sane van Rooyen, Tasha du Toit<br />
Tracy Schlosser , Jorge and Ana de Sousa<br />
Danelle Coulson, Feron Somiah
A foodie affair<br />
What a buzz there was at Jacksons Real Food Market in<br />
Bryanston, when the community gathered for a Food<br />
and Wine Tasting Evening. Walking through stalls and<br />
discovering new wines to taste is always such a taste<br />
bud tease. The Bon Courage Estate’s The Gooseberry<br />
Bush Sauvignon Blanc 20<strong>23</strong> proved to be a great summer<br />
sipping wine, as was the De Krans A Twist of Fate 2021 -<br />
lovely bright cherry red in colour with hints of berries in<br />
flavour … bound to be a festive hit on your drinks trolley.<br />
While some came for the wine, others enjoyed the food<br />
tastings, which included Mar canned fish range, Irene’s<br />
dairy-free cheese and Herbi Vohr plant-based biltong<br />
bites, along with plenty of other good-for-you foods.<br />
Familiar local faces supported this sold-out event, with<br />
a portion of the proceeds going to the local residents’<br />
associations for upkeep.<br />
Plenty of tastings to excite the palate<br />
Gary Jackson, Lynda Shackleford,<br />
Charmaine Marchesi<br />
Colleen Rutter, Rosanne<br />
Rindel, Kevin Rutter<br />
Nicky Simpson from<br />
The Bon Courage Estate<br />
Susan Goulding<br />
®
Marion brings<br />
JOY<br />
Ever noticed how<br />
your mood changes<br />
when you walk into a<br />
beautiful room? That’s<br />
precisely why Marion<br />
Pearce is intrigued by<br />
décor and design – as<br />
she’s found, with just<br />
a few scatters, some<br />
gorgeous pieces and<br />
a soothing palette,<br />
you can transform<br />
someone’s world.<br />
Text: LISA WITEPSKI • Photographer: NICOLE MOORE.<br />
Details: nicolemoorephotography.co.za • Make-up: MAKEUP BY RYNO, 071-688-0242.<br />
Marion may only have established<br />
her consultancy, Home With<br />
Marion Interior Design, in 2020,<br />
but she was playing around<br />
with design elements long<br />
before that – even as a child, she<br />
would change her room around<br />
regularly, and it became a habit to<br />
mentally rearrange the furniture<br />
of any house she visited.<br />
Her decision to switch her<br />
background in business for this<br />
creative space came about when<br />
she could no longer ignore her<br />
fascination with how people<br />
interact with their spaces – and,<br />
since the Covid-19 pandemic<br />
forced us to spend so much<br />
more time in those spaces, it<br />
was a fortuitous move. Marion<br />
completed a diploma and took<br />
the plunge, turning her hobby<br />
into a profession at a time when<br />
most people were deliberately<br />
playing it safe. “It was scary to<br />
launch myself into this new space,<br />
but then again, it was exciting to<br />
do something that allowed me to<br />
combine my business experience<br />
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with my love of creativity. Besides,<br />
people were ready for this type<br />
of service – because we were all<br />
at home, many of us were hungry<br />
for ideas about how to refresh<br />
our spaces.”<br />
This is where Marion excels: she is a<br />
big believer in tweaking what you<br />
already have, which can often carry<br />
just as much impact as a costly,<br />
disruptive renovation. “Although I<br />
love working from a blank canvas,<br />
I also relish the challenge of taking<br />
a tired space and, by applying<br />
thought and creativity, changing it<br />
into something fresh and exciting.<br />
The look of delight on my clients’<br />
face when they see the change<br />
is priceless.” ‘<br />
‘Careful thought’ is a key phrase<br />
here. Although Marion’s approach<br />
to design is rooted in her belief<br />
that it’s human nature to desire<br />
to be surrounded by beauty and<br />
style, she is also keenly aware<br />
that there is a scientific aspect<br />
to design. “It’s about bringing<br />
the different elements together<br />
in a calculated way so that you<br />
end up with a flow, rather than a<br />
mishmash,” she explains. That’s why<br />
her designs are influenced not<br />
only by the space she’s designing,<br />
but also its context. it’s a good idea<br />
to ‘keep the house in its shoes’, as<br />
a French saying goes, and take<br />
cues from the style and feel of the<br />
home and its environment. Add in<br />
pattern and texture, and you have<br />
a sanctuary that speaks to each<br />
sense. “I like to layer as I go – you<br />
don’t want to have a room that<br />
makes you feel like you’ve fallen<br />
into a catalogue,” she adds.<br />
Marion embraces projects that<br />
challenge her in more than one<br />
way – where she has to source<br />
soft furnishings that add the<br />
perfect finishing touch while also<br />
overseeing joinery, for instance<br />
– and she’s looking forward to<br />
applying her skills to commercial<br />
spaces in the future. “I love the<br />
thought of being able to bring<br />
people joy by giving them the<br />
advice and insight they need to<br />
change their space.”<br />
Treat your guests to<br />
something sweet and easy to<br />
eat ... mince pies. R69.99 for a<br />
pack of 9 from Woolworths.<br />
Pre-party drinks and food will<br />
win your guests over. Mix up<br />
some cocktails or serve up<br />
your fave bottle of bubbly this<br />
festive season. Pop a bauble<br />
in a Martini glass for a fun<br />
festive party decoration on<br />
your bar. A cheese board is a<br />
crowd pleaser. Add fresh fruit,<br />
walnuts, crackers and most<br />
important good cheese. Shop<br />
an array of lovely cheeses from<br />
babylonstoren.com<br />
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Marion’s guide to festive entertaining<br />
• Enjoy the festive season! We tend to get stressed<br />
by worrying about every detail, so remove the angst<br />
by preparing as far as you can and then going with<br />
the flow. Remember that your guests aren’t the<br />
entertainment police – they love you and they’ve<br />
come to have a good time with you.<br />
• Forego the traditional Christmas meal. South Africa<br />
is just too hot! Instead, dish up something light and<br />
colourful – think salads, prawns, a braai and beautiful<br />
platters laden with fruit.<br />
• Get outdoors. Set up a buffet; you can add a touch<br />
of glamour by adding an outdoor bar and serving<br />
decadent cocktails. Don’t forget to add a playlist that<br />
sets the mood.<br />
• Keep your décor simple. A bit of greenery from<br />
your garden, like ivy, is highly effective. Candles add<br />
ambience, and Chinese lanterns hanging from the<br />
ceiling are magical.<br />
• Think about your colour scheme. Traditional<br />
gold, green and red always work well but consider<br />
something fresh like green and yellow (maybe<br />
using lemons from your garden), pink and orange or<br />
even neutrals.<br />
Let your festive table shine.<br />
Gold deer napkin rings, set of<br />
12, R250 from Takealot.<br />
Add a touch of sparkle by<br />
adding a gold leaf placemat<br />
over a grass placemat. Order<br />
this 12 piece holiday dinner<br />
table decoration mat set for<br />
R319 from Takealot.<br />
Add a bit of greenery from<br />
your garden, like ivy, and you<br />
can get little fir trees for R199<br />
for three from Takealot.<br />
Mix and match candles, both<br />
in colour and size.<br />
Fill vases with baubles<br />
for centre pieces, while<br />
Christmas crackers and tinsel<br />
will finish off the festive look.<br />
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Tis the<br />
season we<br />
cherry-ish<br />
You’ll find Cherry Time<br />
cherries at Pick n Pay,<br />
or buy online from<br />
cherrytime.co.za. Follow<br />
Saadiyah Hendricks<br />
on Instagram<br />
@sadiesbubbleofyum<br />
A sweet edition to savoury dishes. Brilliant for<br />
baking. A pop of sweet colour in a cocktail.<br />
The cherry season is short, but it’s gloriously<br />
delicious. Besides being so scrumptious,<br />
cherries are also packed with antioxidants<br />
and contain melatonin (aids sleep), potassium<br />
(helps prevent hypertension) and B-vitamins<br />
(boosts the metabolism). Cherry Time cherries<br />
- harvested over just 10 weeks a year - are<br />
available now until the end of this month ...<br />
so take advantage.<br />
CHERRY-INFUSED PANNA COTTA WITH TOASTED<br />
COCONUT AND CHERRY-TOFFEE SHARD<br />
The delicate essence of cherries is on fine display<br />
in this sophisticated dessert, created by Saadiyah<br />
Hendricks. Understated and subtle, the luscious<br />
custard is a perfect base for the explosion of<br />
sweet, nutty texture on top.<br />
For the cherry-infused panna cotta, you will need:<br />
1 cup pitted and halved Cherry Time cherries,<br />
3 cups cream, 1 cup full-cream milk, 3/4 cups<br />
caster sugar, 1 tsp vanilla essence or the seeds<br />
from 1 vanilla pod, 1 Tbsp gelatine dissolved in<br />
1/3 cup boiling water<br />
For the topping, you will need: 1/4 cup pitted and<br />
halved Cherry Time cherries, 1/4 cup desiccated<br />
coconut, 200g caster sugar<br />
To garnish: Fresh cherries<br />
To make: For the panna cotta, place all the<br />
ingredients except the gelatine and cherries in<br />
a medium saucepan and bring to the boil on<br />
medium heat. Remove from heat, whisk in the<br />
dissolved gelatine and then 1 cup of cherries,<br />
gently pounding the cherries for two to three<br />
minutes, allowing the fruit to infuse into the<br />
milk. Strain to remove cherry pieces and pour<br />
into individual dishes or moulds and allow to<br />
cool completely before placing in the fridge<br />
overnight to set.<br />
To make the topping, preheat the oven to<br />
180°C. Spread the coconut on a baking tray<br />
and place in the oven for five minutes or until<br />
lightly toasted. Remove and allow to cool while<br />
preparing the toffee.<br />
For the toffee, place the sugar in a saucepan<br />
on medium heat and allow to melt, stirring<br />
to distribute the heat evenly. Once the sugar<br />
has dissolved and turned amber, remove from<br />
the heat and stir in the quarter cup of cherries.<br />
Quickly pour the cherry toffee onto a silicone<br />
mat and spread it out using an offset spatula.<br />
Sprinkle the coconut over the spread toffee and<br />
allow to cool completely. Once cool, break the<br />
toffee into shards by tapping with a sharp knife.<br />
When ready to serve, decorate the panna cotta<br />
with toffee shards and fresh cherries.<br />
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Sip, sip hooray<br />
Julian Naik loves wines ... and enjoys nothing more than<br />
sharing his passion with other would-be vinophiles.<br />
Text: LISA WITEPSKI • Photos: MEGAN BRETT • Location: PROUD MARY, ROSEBANK<br />
To organise<br />
your tasting,<br />
contact julian@<br />
spiritsandbubbles.co.za.<br />
Tastings start at<br />
R2 500 for<br />
10 people.<br />
A few years ago, Julian Naik was happily<br />
ensconced in a corporate career,<br />
sipping on beer and the occasional<br />
big brand wine. Now, as co-founder of<br />
Spirits & Bubbles, he’s become an eager<br />
advocate for South Africa’s heritage<br />
estates – and he’s eager to share both<br />
his learnings and his passion with other<br />
would-be vinophiles.<br />
Don’t know your merlot from your<br />
malbec? Here’s a little secret. You’re not<br />
alone. True, our wines might be highly<br />
regarded throughout the world, but<br />
for every person who likes to sniff and<br />
twirl their glass, commenting on the<br />
fragrance of leather and old couch,<br />
there’s another whose knowledge stops<br />
at the fact that they prefer red to white.<br />
The problem, says Julian, is that those<br />
of us who don’t know much are so<br />
intimidated by those who do, that<br />
we’re reluctant to ask the questions<br />
that will get us ordering the perfect<br />
wine, every time. That’s why he loves<br />
setting up private tasting functions –<br />
so that he can educate wine lovers, just<br />
as his own palate has been schooled.<br />
Julian’s journey started back in 2014,<br />
when he received a call from a friend<br />
he’d met during a work experience<br />
stint in London. “He was working for a<br />
company that exported drinks to Africa,<br />
and was looking for someone who<br />
could open a door to the South African<br />
market,” he recalls.<br />
Although Julian didn’t know much<br />
about the industry at the time, he was<br />
quick to accept the challenge. Leaving<br />
his job in risk management, he set<br />
up Spirits & Bubbles to import and<br />
distribute premier drinks to a market<br />
looking for new experiences. The<br />
company’s first product was a tequila.<br />
Then, it added Masottina, known to<br />
produce the world’s best Prosecco, to<br />
the portfolio.<br />
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It was when Cape Site Specific –<br />
a conglomerate of winemakers<br />
specialising in small batch, site specific<br />
wines – joined Spirits & Bubbles that<br />
Julian’s imagination was truly ignited.<br />
“There is something incredibly special<br />
about these wines. It’s not just that<br />
they’re delicious – that’s a given. You<br />
can taste the love in every bottle<br />
– and the heritage, too, as some of<br />
these wines are made by families<br />
who have lived on the same farm<br />
since the 1600s.” Each sip is redolent<br />
of the hospitality of the winelands,<br />
Julian adds: “I always joke that I’ll be in<br />
trouble if I visit Durban and I don’t pop<br />
in on my relatives – but that’s nothing<br />
compared to the grief I receive if I go<br />
to the winelands and don’t visit our<br />
winemakers.” Nor is a visit just a few<br />
hours of chatting and tasting – often, it<br />
turns into an all-day affair.<br />
This is the spirit which Julian hopes<br />
to convey through his wine tastings.<br />
He explains that these became<br />
more popular during the Covid-19<br />
pandemic ... as lockdowns eased,<br />
people were reluctant to mix in large<br />
groups, but still wanted to enjoy a<br />
social occasion. Initially, the company<br />
teamed up with restaurants to host<br />
small groups, but as word spread,<br />
many people started asking if they<br />
could host their own tastings at home.<br />
Julian says that the popularity of the<br />
events is on the up, as Joburgers<br />
are enthusiastically embracing wine<br />
culture. “Once, we would have stuck<br />
to the names we knew. But with<br />
restaurants like Acid and Proud Mary<br />
creating a platform for smaller, lesser<br />
known estates, we’re becoming more<br />
willing to try different estates and<br />
different varietals.” That’s good news,<br />
he adds. “One of our winemakers<br />
reckons that although South African<br />
wines are very well-priced at present<br />
– you’d pay around double for a wine<br />
of the same quality in, say Napa – we<br />
have only 10 years or so until the<br />
industry catches up to the rest of the<br />
world.”<br />
The beauty of our market is that “most<br />
South African wines are good – you<br />
actually have to look quite hard to<br />
find a bad wine”. But, of course, when<br />
you know more, you can make better<br />
choices. That’s why Spirits & Bubbles<br />
tastings concentrate on getting you<br />
to try wines you might otherwise<br />
overlook, explaining what makes<br />
them taste unique (think terroir,<br />
climate and all of those professional<br />
sounding things), and giving you a<br />
basis of comparison. For example,<br />
your tasting usually includes around<br />
five different wines (any more than<br />
that, and your palate will get too<br />
tired to pick up the differences<br />
between them), so you can choose<br />
different wines from a single estate,<br />
or the same varietal from different<br />
estates. The choice is yours – which is<br />
kind of the point, Julian explains. “Our<br />
events are entirely customisable. You<br />
can host your tasting at a restaurant,<br />
which is great because we’ll work<br />
with the team to create a great<br />
food pairing, or you can have it at<br />
your house, where it might be more<br />
intimate and comfortable.” If that’s<br />
your go-to, Spirits & Bubbles can<br />
provide the glassware (important,<br />
because the wrong glass can change<br />
the taste of the wine) and even<br />
advise on food – did you know,<br />
for instance, that garlic and chililaced<br />
dishes are a no-no, because<br />
these flavours drown out the wine’s<br />
properties, while pizza is actually a<br />
great pairing food?<br />
Eventually, Julian would love to<br />
establish his own venue to educate<br />
wine lovers – not an academy,<br />
exactly, but a place where people<br />
who appreciate what goes into each<br />
bottle have the chance to meet,<br />
mingle and toast. Cheers to that!<br />
Julian’s top three tipples for the festive season<br />
Although Julian would happily recommend all the bubbly in the Spirits &<br />
Bubbles portfolio, these bubbles get a special thumbs up for summer sipping:<br />
• Benguela Cove Estate Collage (R300): Bold, heavy-bodied, complex and full<br />
of delicious dark fruit, this is a true homage to Old World French-style wine –<br />
best enjoyed with steak.<br />
• R. D. O. Levante 2022 Extra Dry (R500): A powerful fruity aroma. In the mouth<br />
it is lively, saline and well structured with hints of quinces, lemons and herbs<br />
leaving a lingering finish.<br />
• Paul René Brut Rose (R250): A beautiful pink hue with notes of strawberry,<br />
candy floss and fine spicy notes. The wine opens with expansive cherry and<br />
almond on the palate and finishes with fine minerality.<br />
Details: All wines available from www.spiritsandbubbles.co.za<br />
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Star paper string lights,<br />
R299 from Woolworths<br />
All we want ...<br />
Presents. Bubbles.<br />
Glitz and glam.<br />
Your Christmas list<br />
starts right here!<br />
Woven mini<br />
tote bag<br />
with beaded<br />
details and<br />
metallic<br />
thread. R999<br />
from Zara<br />
La Petite Ferme Verdict 2018 Bordeaux style blend.<br />
R368 from lapetiteferme.co.za<br />
Rochas Femme, R1799 from DisChem<br />
Glam sparkle hoop<br />
earrings, R139 from Woolworths<br />
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Oval beaded disc<br />
earrings, R299<br />
from Woolworths<br />
Sequined high-waist,<br />
short lining midi skirt with<br />
elasticated waistband and<br />
sequin appliqués.<br />
R1299 from Zara<br />
Silver Essence<br />
Holo Bomb<br />
nail lacquer,<br />
R64 from<br />
Superbalist<br />
Metalic ballerina flats<br />
with square toe and bow,<br />
R769 from Zara<br />
Smudge and<br />
waterproof RefectoCil<br />
Brow Highlighter, with<br />
sharpener. R410 from<br />
refectocil.co.za and<br />
takealot.com<br />
NUXE Huile Prodigieuse<br />
Multi-Use Dry Oil –<br />
Golden Shimmer.<br />
R525 from<br />
orleanscosmetics.co.za<br />
• Makeup by Ryno<br />
hydrating ICON SPF50<br />
foundation, available in<br />
six colours. Cruelty free<br />
and vegan. Whatsapp<br />
071-688-0242 for a shade<br />
recommendation.<br />
R540 from<br />
motherkindco.co.za<br />
Compiled by: KYM ARGO<br />
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Catrice Magic Shaper Contour and Glow<br />
stick, R126 from Clicks and DisChem<br />
Local brand Be.Bare.Life shampoo and<br />
conditioners - helping you ditch the bottle one<br />
bar at a time. R109 each from Woolworths<br />
Tassel earrings, R179 from Woolworths<br />
Aluminium<br />
reindeer,<br />
R699 from<br />
Woolworths<br />
Remembering Leopards<br />
with foreword by Luke<br />
Hunter and photos<br />
by more than 90 top<br />
photographers, and<br />
all profits donated to<br />
projects working to<br />
protect leopards in<br />
the wild. R995 from<br />
hphpublishing.co.za<br />
Metime natural scented soy wax candles in six fragrances (love Three Wise Men for<br />
Christmas), R450 each, R250 for discovery set. Made locally, and free shipping from<br />
@metimecandles_za on Instagram.<br />
Jaguar Classic Gold,<br />
R699 from Clicks<br />
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The Test Kitchen by Luke Dale-Roberts (Penguin,<br />
Random House) R1515 from Exclusive Books<br />
Eco Diva ‘s DivaGlow Shimmer Body<br />
Butter with Vit C, A, E, antioxidants &<br />
superfoods. R465 from ecodiva.co.za<br />
Diego dalla Palma Professional<br />
Icon Time Gold Elixir, R1950 from<br />
orleanscosmetics.co.za<br />
Glass LED tree,<br />
R279 from<br />
Woolworths<br />
Stylish, classic, premium organic cotton PJs for the family. Men’s and women’s<br />
short sets, R895, boys’ and girls’ sets R550. From woodstocklaundry.co<br />
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The generous, voluptuous<br />
Philip Jonker Nectar Demi<br />
Sec Chardonnay, R249<br />
from bottle stores or<br />
weltevrede.com<br />
Strappy silver sandals, R299 from Miladys<br />
Tihana embroidered<br />
capelet, R899 from<br />
poetrystores.co.za<br />
Luxury metallic gold Joy crackers,<br />
R275 for six from hollyandivy.co.za<br />
Silver Scent Infitine<br />
Silver, R899 from Clicks<br />
RVBLAB Mono<br />
Eyeshadow in<br />
Champagne, R525 from<br />
orleanscosmetics.co.za<br />
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Pine cone baubles,<br />
R169 for a pack of<br />
six from Woolies<br />
A wise cat. A curious<br />
kitten. And the Zen<br />
wisdom they uncover<br />
of their journey<br />
together. Penguin,<br />
R495 from local<br />
bookstores<br />
Catrice<br />
Highlighting<br />
Hero dual<br />
pencil in<br />
Sunlight for<br />
eyes and<br />
face. R89 at<br />
Superbalist<br />
Merry festive<br />
ceramic side<br />
plate,<br />
R39.99 from<br />
Mr Price Home<br />
Forget the turkey.<br />
It’s Summer. Opt for<br />
a festive braai. Serve<br />
lobster tails with lemon<br />
butter along with a<br />
butter lettuce salad,<br />
topped with avo and<br />
parmigiano shavings,<br />
and a loaf of fresh<br />
sourdough bread.<br />
To make: Combine the<br />
melted butter with<br />
lemon juice, honey,<br />
chives, and dill. Cut the<br />
soft fins and shell away<br />
from the underside of<br />
the lobster tails. Brush<br />
lobster tails with lemon<br />
butter and braai until<br />
cooked and tender,<br />
making sure you brush<br />
with lemon butter<br />
while cooking.<br />
This lobster dish pairs well with Alvi’s Drift Brut<br />
Nature Cap Classique, a bone-dry bottle-fermented<br />
sparkling wine with intense aromas of baked brioche,<br />
lemon cream, and hints of walnut and nougat (R300),<br />
or Alvi’s Drift Cap Classique Brut - a refreshing<br />
bouquet of citrus, creamy lemon and just a hint of<br />
almond (R190) from alvisdrift.co.za<br />
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Eveline Gold Lift<br />
Expert luxurious<br />
eye cream, R88<br />
from Clicks<br />
For the past decade,<br />
photographer Mark<br />
Seliger has set up an<br />
elaborate pop-up<br />
studio inside the<br />
annual Vanity Fair<br />
after-party on Oscar<br />
night .. Vanity Fair<br />
is a collection of<br />
exquisite portraits of<br />
Hollywood’s A-list<br />
personalities in the<br />
immediate afterglow<br />
of cinema’s biggest<br />
event of the year.<br />
Abrams, R2070<br />
Sh’Zen Facial Massaging<br />
Orb - stainless steel<br />
beauty tool used<br />
chilled or heated.<br />
R499 from shzen.co.za<br />
Muratie Laurens Campher<br />
2021 is a unique blend of<br />
Chenin Blanc, with smaller<br />
amounts of Sauvignon Blanc,<br />
Verdehlo, and Viognier.<br />
R250 from muratie.co.za<br />
and fine wine stores.<br />
Inoar Hair Therapy ... for all hair types and textures, including damaged, coloured,<br />
chemically treated hair or hair in need of deep hydration. With KERASYSTEM3 aminoacid<br />
technology, the range is vegan, cruelty free, and free from sulphates and parabens,<br />
and includes a shampoo, conditioner, mask, smooth oil. From R650 from inoar.co.za<br />
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Made from rescued coffee<br />
from landfill, ENOUGH. Caffeine<br />
Enhanced Tissue Oil, R350,<br />
and Caffeine Antioxidant Serum,<br />
R450, from skinmiles.com<br />
Chain bag with<br />
crystals, R1599,<br />
rhinestone shoulder<br />
bag, R1299, and<br />
faceted crystal<br />
hairband, R599, from<br />
shopmango.com<br />
Prodigieux le Parfum,<br />
R1095 from<br />
orleans<br />
cosmetics.co.za<br />
Essence Mosaic<br />
Compact<br />
Powder, R75.95<br />
from Clicks<br />
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A toast<br />
to the<br />
festive<br />
season<br />
Elegant Muratie Lady Alice Brut Rosé 2018, made from 100<br />
per cent Pinot Noir, is all bright strawberry, cranberry and<br />
naartjie notes with rose-garden aromas ... floral perfume and<br />
baking spice linger after each sip. R280 from wine stores or<br />
muratie.co.za • Benguela Cove Cuvée58 Method Cap Classique<br />
- think candied apple, pear and sweet grass, and fresh florals<br />
with a fine mousse - lovely with summer fruit, oysters, lemony<br />
chicken, Mediterranean platters, creamy desserts, and French<br />
toast. R170 from shop.benguelacove.co.za • This Vondeling<br />
Little Sparkle Chardonnay Brut sparkling wine is vibrant<br />
and refreshing, with notes of citrus ... vegan friendly, R118<br />
from vondelingwines.co.za<br />
The 2021 vintage of the Bordeaux-inspired La Motte<br />
Millennium, , a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet<br />
Sauvignon and a touch of Petit Verdot, has appealing<br />
aromas of blackberries and plums, with a touch of fruit<br />
cake and dark toffee (so perfect for Christmas). The wine,<br />
with its lingering berry aftertase, is R170 from wine stores<br />
or la-motte.com • Allesverloren Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
2019 - a deep ruby red, rich, full-bodied wine with lots<br />
of berry fruit flavours - blackcurrant and cherries - with<br />
undertones of dark chocolate. Excellent with poultry<br />
(hello Christmas turkey), or grilled or roasted red meat<br />
dishes such as beef or game. R170 from wine stores or<br />
allesverloren.co.za • Goats Do Roam Red 2021has<br />
layers of generous berry fruit and spices, and pairs like a<br />
dream with rich, Mediterranean-style food. A massively<br />
affordable R73 ... exceptional value for an award-winning<br />
wine. At wine stores or fairviewmarketplace.co.za.<br />
Oh ... and the G.O.A.T. It’s for Greatest Of All Time!<br />
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Apricots and orange peel. A touch of sweet<br />
vanilla and honey. A hint of chocolate and<br />
cinnamon. Anyone thinking how<br />
well that would pair with coffee?<br />
Sadler’s Peaky Blinder Irish Whiskey<br />
makes an exceptional Irish Coffee. It’s<br />
also wonderful over ice. R305 from<br />
takealot.com and liquordrop.co.za •<br />
Tequila. Salted caramel. What’s not to<br />
love! Carnival Salted Caramel Tequila<br />
combines sweet, salty, and warming<br />
flavours. Sensational served over chilled<br />
ice. R360 from drydockliquor.co.za<br />
• For designated drivers and those not<br />
drinking, Mahala Botanical Amber is a<br />
brand-new dark alcohol-free spirit. Free<br />
from sugar and artificial flavours and<br />
colourings, it’s a blend of botanicals with<br />
hints of chillies, smoke and oak ... brilliant<br />
with ginger ale, or to use as a base for<br />
cocktails such as the Old Fashioned.<br />
R299 from cutlerdrinks.co.za<br />
A gift for a BFF. A bubbly<br />
to serve on Christmas day.<br />
Something to sip poolside.<br />
We’ve rounded up some faves.<br />
Newly released from La Petite Ferme in<br />
Franschhoek is this<br />
Barrel Fermented<br />
Chardonnay 2022<br />
- fresh, elegant and dry, with<br />
hints of citrus and lime. R212 from wine stores or<br />
lapetiteferme.co.za •<br />
Blaauwklippen Chardonnay<br />
has just made a comeback. The relaunch of this<br />
much-loved chardonnay - with nuances of yellow<br />
peach and Crème Brûée - is perfectly timed for<br />
Summer. It’s wonderful on its own, and great<br />
with rich Thai and Indian curries. R250 from wine<br />
stores or blaauwklippen.com • The<br />
GlenWood<br />
Chardonnay 20<strong>23</strong><br />
showcases elegant orange<br />
blossom and lime aromas on the nose, supported<br />
by green apple and lime flavours on the palate.<br />
It’s crisp and refreshing, and is brilliant with<br />
Thai and Mediterranean dishes, and is spectacular<br />
with sushi and fresh seafood. R120 from<br />
glenwoodvineyards.co.za.<br />
Compiled by: KYM ARGO<br />
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DANCE TO A GLASS<br />
Pairing music with wine is like creating the ultimate mixtape for your palate.<br />
It’s all about finding the perfect harmony between the flavours of your<br />
favourite bottle of wine and the beats of the music. Here are a few reasons to create<br />
an unforgettable experience that’ll make your taste buds dance.<br />
EMOTIONAL SYMPHONY: Music has<br />
an enchanting way of touching our<br />
souls, and when paired with the right<br />
wine, it creates a beautiful symphony<br />
of emotions. Picture yourself enjoying<br />
a rich, velvety Merlot while belting out<br />
power ballads like a rockstar. Embrace<br />
the rollercoaster of feelings and let the<br />
harmony of music and wine take you<br />
on an unforgettable journey!<br />
INTENSITY AND COMPLEXITY:<br />
You know those songs that hit you<br />
like a lightning bolt and leave you<br />
speechless? Well, it’s time to pair them<br />
with wines that are equally intense and<br />
complex. Picture yourself sipping on<br />
a robust Cabernet Sauvignon while<br />
listening to a symphony that takes you<br />
on a rollercoaster of emotions. It’s like<br />
a full-on sensory explosion that’ll have<br />
you shouting Encore!<br />
TEMPO AND STYLE: We’re talking<br />
about getting your groove on here,<br />
so let’s match the tempo and<br />
style of the music with the wine’s<br />
personality. High-energy and toetapping<br />
tunes call for wines that<br />
can keep up with the rhythm.<br />
Think zesty Sauvignon Blanc<br />
or a sweet white wine like<br />
Natural Sweet White<br />
by Robertson Winery,<br />
that’ll make your taste<br />
buds boogie with<br />
its luscious notes of<br />
tropical fruits and<br />
honeyed sweetness.<br />
If you’re in the mood<br />
for something smooth<br />
and soulful, reach for<br />
a mellow Chardonnay<br />
that’ll sway with you like a<br />
slow dance partner.<br />
REGIONAL RENDEZVOUS: Just like wines have their roots in<br />
specific regions, different music genres have a cultural flavour of<br />
their own. Take a sensory safari through South Africa’s wine regions<br />
with a glass of crisp and refreshing Chenin Blanc, known as the<br />
country’s “white gold,” while indulging in the soothing sounds of<br />
Cape Jazz or contemporary Afrikaans pop. Or venture into the<br />
vineyards of Robertson and enjoy the soft fruity and floral flavours<br />
of Natural Sweet Red by Robertson Winery while basking in the<br />
lively tunes of Afrobeats or Cape Town’s iconic Ghoema music.<br />
LET YOUR TASTE BUDS PARTY: Remember, this is your<br />
party, so let your taste buds be your guide. Feel free to mix<br />
and match, experiment, and trust your gut (or rather, your<br />
palate). There are no right or wrong pairings when it<br />
comes to having fun and exploring the world of music<br />
and wine. So go ahead, be the DJ of your own taste<br />
experience, and let the good times roll!<br />
“Raise a glass and turn up the volume on a music and<br />
wine pairing adventure! It’s all about creating a party<br />
for your senses, where flavours and melodies come<br />
together to create pure magic,” says Mpho Maroga of<br />
Robertson Winery.<br />
To get you started, Maroga suggests trying the<br />
Robertson Winery Sweet Beats playlist on the Spotify.<br />
Details: spotify.com and robertsonwinery.co.za<br />
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RICH IN HERITAGE<br />
Explore pockets of leisure worth every penny within the heart of Sandton.<br />
Escape within the city<br />
The richest square mile in Africa -<br />
streets that buzz with vibrant city<br />
living and stunning skylines - is<br />
what we expect from Sandton.<br />
But when we stayed over at Protea<br />
by Marriott Hotel Johannesburg<br />
Balalaika Sandton, we were<br />
pleasantly surprised to experience<br />
more of an escape within the city<br />
of country style living, heritage and<br />
a sense of tranquility.<br />
From the lobby, with its vintage<br />
allure, to the scents that waft<br />
over from the cakes at Coffee on<br />
Twenty, from quenching your<br />
thirst at The Lords Bar to popping<br />
over to The Bull Run for a steak<br />
or making your way one floor<br />
down to The Marc to indulge in a<br />
shopping experience … this is the<br />
central point that leads to pockets<br />
of leisure. What you don’t expect<br />
to find walking outside into the<br />
courtyard is a gorgeous garden<br />
popping with colours, from the<br />
colourful flower beds to the infull-bloom<br />
jacaranda trees. There<br />
are two swimming pools on their<br />
grounds - the Balalaika Swimming<br />
Pool designed for poolside lunches,<br />
and the Crown Court Pool in a<br />
more private garden area where<br />
you can lounge, sip cocktails and<br />
work on your tan. The Conservatory<br />
Restaurant is the perfect breakfast<br />
spot … sitting outside on the<br />
terrace with a bowl of fresh fruit<br />
and ice cream is a proper Summer<br />
morning treat. There’s a great<br />
Destination Lounge & Bar, which<br />
exudes opulence and the original<br />
furnishing of rolling ladders and<br />
centered pool table, and the<br />
bedrooms, refurbished just a few<br />
years ago, are all fresh and neat<br />
… some with balconies, all with<br />
everything you need for a comfy<br />
night’s stay. Details: 011-322-5000.<br />
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Destination Lounge & Bar.<br />
View from the room<br />
balcony overlooking<br />
the gorgeous gardens.<br />
Lounge to poolside<br />
appetizers of boa bun<br />
sliders and pulled<br />
lamb tacos.
A wealth of good taste<br />
When you see an enormous bronze bull posing<br />
outside a restaurant, your first thought is steak<br />
house. But The Bull Run means business with a name<br />
taken from a financial term where investments paid<br />
off. You know what you are in for from their new<br />
menu, updated on the regular and based on the<br />
stock exchange … different products and volumes<br />
are depicted from high and low, indicating growth<br />
since entering the market and traded in different<br />
currencies ... Rand, Dollar, Pound and Euros. So, is<br />
it all business at The Bull Run? We definitely don’t<br />
think so. The wood burning fire place, plush furniture<br />
and gorgeous Dollar Bar offering their very own<br />
craft beer will have you lingering around for a little<br />
longer than planned. Order something meaty and<br />
you are in for a treat. 28 days matured, cut ranging<br />
from 200g to a whopping 600g, it’s the specialty,<br />
and shows. For lighter options, there’s the new mini<br />
chicken liver bunny chow, with organic options like<br />
vegetable curry, roasted mushroom herb orzo and<br />
a vegan burger. Open from noon until late, daily.<br />
Details: www.thebullrun.co.za<br />
Sculptor Michael Canadas’s 3.2<br />
by 2.2 meter bronze bull just<br />
outside The Bull Run doors.<br />
Off menu Golden Sunset cocktails ...<br />
a creation by Mixologist Trent Hall.<br />
A look inside the Lords Bar.<br />
A mix of old and new<br />
A recent R2-million revamp breathes new life into the Lords Bar watering<br />
hole … walking through the big blue door marked First Lord of Consumption,<br />
resembling 10 Dowing Street, London, you immediately pick up on the royal<br />
touches and vintage appeal. Leather couches, hanging chandeliers and gold<br />
framed historic newspaper clippings on the walls. The venue sits on a piece of<br />
land that once housed a unique tearoom in the 1950s, welcoming travellers<br />
into Sandton for trade and was one of the first ladies’ bars in the area, and you<br />
really appreciate its 74 years of legacy. While the wine, cocktail and bar list is<br />
comprehensive, Mixologists will whip up off-menu cocktails in minutes, and<br />
on the food side, it’s all very Jozi bar scene … from tapas to jaffels to seafood<br />
platters to share. And they are not shy on portions or flavour. There’s always<br />
something new … follow Lords Bar at the Balalaika on Facebook. Open from<br />
noon until late, daily.<br />
The big blue door entrance marked<br />
First Lord of Consumption.<br />
Compiled by: MEGAN BRETT<br />
<strong>Dec</strong> <strong>23</strong> / Jan 24 Get It Magazine 33
FRUITY FESTIVE<br />
Turn the festive season into a feast with stone fruit.<br />
Spiced Roast Chicken with Roast Peaches and Yoghurt Dressing<br />
A fruity take on roast chicken by Caro Gardner for Juicy Delicious<br />
You’ll need: 2-3 garlic cloves, crushed, 1/3 cup (80ml) raisins, finely chopped,<br />
2 Tbsp (15ml) mild curry powder, 1 tsp (5ml) turmeric, ¼ cup (60ml) peach<br />
chutney, 1/3 cup olive oil, salt and milled pepper, juice and grated zest of<br />
1 lemon, 1 lemon cut in wedges, 1 whole chicken, 2 medium red onions,<br />
sliced in wedges, 4-6 peaches, sliced, 4-6 baby fennel, washed and halved<br />
For the dressing: 1/2 cup yoghurt, 3 Tbsp (45ml) mayonnaise, 20g<br />
coriander, 20g basil, 50g walnuts, toasted, salt and milled pepper, juice of ½<br />
lemon or limes<br />
To make: Preheat the oven to 200C.<br />
Mix garlic, raisins, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chutney, olive oil,<br />
seasoning and lemon. Rub seasoned oil all over the chicken. Fill cavity with<br />
lemon wedges. Season and place on a baking tray. Add onion wedges and<br />
roast for 45 minutes before adding peaches and fennel, add an extra drizzle<br />
of seasoned oil and roast for an extra 30 minutes or until cooked through.<br />
Blend dressing ingredients together. Serve roast chicken with roast peach<br />
and fennel drizzled with herby yoghurt dressing.<br />
Cook twist: Serve leftover chicken shredded and tossed through butter<br />
lettuce, cucumber ribbons, roast peaches and fennel and drizzled<br />
with dressing.<br />
The perfect sweet ending ... a<br />
festive peach, plum and white<br />
chocolate trifle. Pop over to<br />
getitmagazines.co.za for the recipe.<br />
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Pickled Plum and Zucchini Carpaccio<br />
A lovely light and fruity starter or side by Mokgadi Itsweng for<br />
Juicy Delicious<br />
Serves 4 to 6<br />
You’ll need: 180ml white wine vinegar, 125g castor sugar, 3<br />
sprigs rosemary, 3 sprigs thyme, 3 bay leaves, 2 garlic cloves,<br />
sliced, 1 Tbsp grated ginger, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp peppercorns, 3<br />
plums sliced into wedges, 1 red onion thinly sliced, 3 plums<br />
thinly sliced, using a peeler or a mandolin slicer, 4 medium<br />
sized Zucchini, thinly sliced into circles, using peeler or<br />
mandolin slicer, 20g wild rocket leaves, 20g sunflower seeds,<br />
lightly toasted<br />
Sunflower seed dressing: 100g raw sunflower seeds, juice and<br />
zest of 1 lemon; 1Tbsp chopped mint, 1Tbsp chopped basil, 1<br />
Tbsp chopped parsley, 2 garlic cloves, 60ml water, 20ml olive<br />
oil, 1Tbsp honey, 1tsp salt<br />
To make: In a saucepan, bring to the boil the vinegar, sugar,<br />
rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves. Cook for 5minutes, remove<br />
from heat, and allow to cool slightly.<br />
In a separate bowl, place the garlic, ginger, plum wedges and<br />
red onion, and mix them together before pouring the hot<br />
pickling vinegar mixture over the plums and onions. Mix well,<br />
cover, and leave to marinade for 2 hours.<br />
While the plums marinate, make the dressing by blending<br />
all the ingredients for the dressing until smooth and creamy.<br />
Cover and set aside.<br />
To plate, neatly arrange the zucchini and the thinly sliced<br />
plums on a platter, then top with rocket leaves.<br />
Scoop the plums and onions from the pickling solution and<br />
place in top of the rocket leaves.<br />
Serve dressed in sunflower seed dressing.<br />
Whole Smoked Cauliflower Roast with Plum sauce<br />
Fruity, smokey cauli ... yum. By Mokgadi Itsweng for<br />
Juicy Delicious<br />
You’ll need: 1 Whole med-large cauliflower, 1 litre<br />
water, 1 tsp salt, 100g smoking wood chips<br />
Plum Sauce: 500g red plums, halved, pitted, and<br />
roughly chopped, 100g brown sugar, 200ml rice<br />
vinegar, juice of 1 lemon, 100ml water, 1 tsp five spice<br />
powder, 1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger, 1 onion chopped,<br />
1 tsp cayenne, 40ml soya sauce<br />
To make: Bring a salted litre of water to a boil, then<br />
add the whole cauliflower. Boil for 20 minutes, then<br />
drain and set aside.<br />
Smoke the cauliflower by placing a hot charcoal disk<br />
into a small foil container, then adding the wood<br />
chips. When the chips start smoking, place the foil<br />
container with the wood chips inside the bottom rack<br />
of the oven. Place the cauliflower on the rack, directly<br />
above the smoking chips. Close the oven and allow<br />
to smoke for 10-15minutes.<br />
While the cauliflower smokes, make the sauce by<br />
placing all the sauce ingredients in a saucepan.<br />
Simmer at medium heat for 25minutes. Blend all the<br />
ingredients to a smooth sauce.<br />
Pre heat the oven to 200°C.<br />
Place the cauliflower on an oven baking tray, then<br />
baste with half the sauce. Bake for 15minutes, then<br />
baste with sauce and bake for a further 10 minutes,<br />
until the cauliflower is nicely browned.<br />
Serve sliced into steaks with extra plum sauce and<br />
fresh herbs on top.<br />
If you’ve a crowd, this pull-apart cheesy<br />
stone fruit and charcuterie bread will go<br />
down a treat. For the recipe pop over to<br />
getitnationalmagazine.co.za, and for more<br />
fruity recipes, visit juicydelicioius.co.za<br />
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We’re evolving,<br />
BUT WE’RE OPEN!<br />
While we’re transforming for an even better 204 Oxford,<br />
our stores and restaurants are here to serve you.<br />
Visit www.204oxford.co.za for store guide and<br />
commercial office tenancies.<br />
From fashion to food, health to beauty<br />
– find it all on the Lower Level!
Jolly busy kids<br />
No need to travel all the way to the <strong>North</strong> Pole<br />
when the north of Joburg will have your family<br />
wrapped up in fun-filled activities these holidays<br />
roaming chritsmas<br />
characters<br />
Melrose Arch is set to sparkle with their<br />
Destination Christmas programme.<br />
Making an appearance in the precinct<br />
are a few roaming characters ... a<br />
beaded man and his helpful elves<br />
together with a snowman from the<br />
<strong>North</strong> Pole. They will be happy to have<br />
their photographs taken and will listen<br />
to any last-minute gift requests from<br />
those who have been good this year.<br />
<strong>Dec</strong>ember 15, 17, 22, and 24 at Melrose<br />
Arch. Details: melrosearch.co.za/<br />
upcoming-events<br />
disney fanaticS<br />
Disney fans can have a jolly<br />
magical time celebrating the 100th<br />
anniversary of The Walt Disney<br />
company with the Disney100<br />
Outdoor Cinema Experience. Six<br />
timeless stories during the day, or<br />
under the stars in special evening<br />
presentations. Disney’s The Lion King,<br />
Frozen 2 and Encanto, Disney/Pixar’s<br />
The Incredibles 2 and Finding Dory,<br />
as well as The Greatest Showman<br />
will be screened. For the true fans,<br />
you’re encouraged to dress up,<br />
with inspiration from your favourite<br />
Disney character, and take part in<br />
the various activations and activities<br />
on offer. <strong>Dec</strong>ember 7 to 17 at Mall<br />
of Africa. Tickets are R100 from<br />
ticketpro.co.za<br />
Let the movie magic begin!<br />
On the big screen is the family animation The Inseparables,<br />
following the misadventures of two unlikely friends – a runaway<br />
puppet and an abandoned stuffed animal toy - who cross paths<br />
in Central Park and pair up for an epic adventure in New York.<br />
In cinemas from <strong>Dec</strong>ember 8.<br />
Sprinkle your popcorn with some astros and indulge in a movie<br />
mixed with adventure, comedy, family, fantasy and musical. Based<br />
on the character Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Wonke is the<br />
tale of how Willy Wonka went from a young adult selling chocolate<br />
in a small candy store to an eccentric genius known all over the<br />
world. In cinemas from <strong>Dec</strong>ember 8.<br />
The Mallard family of ducks tr+y to convince their overprotective<br />
father to go on the vacation of a lifetime in the animated adventure<br />
movie Migration. While dad Mack is content to keep his family safe<br />
paddling around their New England pond forever, mom Pam is eager to<br />
shake things up and show their kids, teen son Dax and duckling daughter<br />
Gwen, the whole wide world. In cinemas from <strong>Dec</strong>ember 22.<br />
Jingle all the play at<br />
Cresta’s merry playground. Santa is<br />
going to Cresta Town so make sure you pop<br />
by to say hi, snap a pic and join in on all the<br />
playful-cheer. So much festive fun - with baking,<br />
crafts, toy demos and free-play in an imaginative<br />
curated set-up. R40 a ticket for an hour. Open Monday<br />
to Saturday 10am until 8pm and Sunday and public<br />
holidays from 10am until 6pm. <strong>Dec</strong>ember<br />
11 to 24 at Cresta Shopping Centre<br />
(upper-level Food Court).<br />
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These Santa and Friends<br />
Christmas crackers will<br />
go down as a treat<br />
with the youngsters.<br />
Six Christmas crackers, a<br />
fun gift, a colourful paper<br />
hat and a joke. R275 from<br />
hollyandivy.co.za<br />
Santa’s on his way!<br />
The excitement is real. Here’s to making Christmas even more magical.<br />
Compiled by: KYM ARGO<br />
Spend an afternoon baking ... this Christmas Gingerbread House kit<br />
has everything you need ... just add fun! R189.99 from Woolworths.<br />
Pop a Reindeer lolly pop<br />
on each child’s place setting<br />
... also Santa and Christmas<br />
tree options. R42 from<br />
harckandheart.co.za<br />
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Glitter heart clips,<br />
R79.95 for a set of four,<br />
and Reindeer alice<br />
band, R119,<br />
from Woolworths<br />
A Santa in Car snow<br />
globe, to be displayed<br />
year after year. R999 from<br />
thechristmasco.co.za<br />
Bedtime stories<br />
Christmas eve gifts ... books for a<br />
bedtime story, then quickly to sleep<br />
so Santa can pop down the chimney<br />
to deliver the gifts.<br />
Dr Seuss’ How The Grinch Lost<br />
Christmas - a sequel to How the<br />
Grinch Stole Christmas, and equally<br />
as humorous, with the Grinch<br />
determined to win Who-ville’s<br />
Christmas tree contest. HarperCollins<br />
UK Children, R399.<br />
It’s chaos at Christmas, as a who host<br />
of animals get into silly situations as<br />
they try to celebrate the season. You<br />
Can’t Let an Elephant Pull Santa’s<br />
Sleigh by Patricia Cleveland-Peck<br />
and David Tazzyman is a delight ...<br />
hysterically funny. Bloomsbury, R220<br />
A magical story about a 10-year-old<br />
girl who is convinced her mum’s<br />
new boyfriend is Father Christmas<br />
(he even works on a reindeer farm).<br />
LD Lapinski’s brilliant Step Father<br />
Christmas in 25 chapters ... so one<br />
a night with two on Christmas eve.<br />
Orion, R220.<br />
The Boy Who Slept Through<br />
Christmas - a magnificent musical<br />
novel by Matt Lucas, about Leo’s first<br />
Christmas without his mum. There are<br />
QR codes that you can scan, and listen<br />
to the song as you read ... with all the<br />
words at the back, so you can sing<br />
along too. Farshore, R295.<br />
All books available from Exclusive Books.<br />
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Keeping pooch calm<br />
Merry Woofmas ... Santa soft<br />
toy from the Woolworths PLAY<br />
collection, R199.99<br />
Pets can experience heightened stress and anxiety when<br />
faced with sudden loud noises, storms, fireworks and changes<br />
in routine. These situations can lead to various behavioural<br />
issues, from excessive barking and destructive behaviour to<br />
trembling and restlessness. As we approach the end of the year,<br />
our calendars are filled with exciting events, and while these<br />
festivities bring joy to our lives, they can also be a source of stress<br />
and anxiety for our pets. The experts at Bob Martin’s share some<br />
great advice to help you manage your pet’s well-being during<br />
these busy times.<br />
Including a calming treatment in your pet’s wellness routine is a<br />
valuable step in ensuring their emotional well-being during times<br />
of stress and anxiety. However, it should be complemented with<br />
responsible care practices that prioritise your pet’s comfort and<br />
mental health. Both of these aspects go hand in hand.<br />
Calming tablets, collars or spot-ons as a supportive measure<br />
Calming aids can significantly help ... they provide a sense of calm<br />
and relaxation, making challenging situations more manageable<br />
for your pet.<br />
Responsible pet care While calming aids can be highly effective,<br />
responsible pet care also entails understanding and respecting<br />
your pet’s unique needs and preferences. It’s crucial to recognise<br />
situations that may trigger stress or anxiety and take steps to<br />
avoid or mitigate them whenever possible.<br />
Knowing your pet: Get to know your pet’s temperament and<br />
preferences. Every pet has their individual personality, and some<br />
may be more sensitive to certain stimuli than others.<br />
Avoiding high-stress situations: If your pet doesn’t fare<br />
well in crowded or noisy environments, consider alternative<br />
arrangements. Instead of taking them to busy places, restaurants,<br />
or parties, opt for quieter and more pet-friendly settings.<br />
Creating safe spaces: For particularly anxious pets, creating<br />
a safe and familiar environment at home can work wonders.<br />
Providing a comfortable and quiet space where they can retreat<br />
when they feel overwhelmed allows them to self-soothe and<br />
reduces stress.<br />
By taking these steps, you can ensure that your pets live a<br />
happy and stress-free life, with tail wags all-round. Bob Martin’s<br />
Calmcare Range harnesses the power of valerian, lavender<br />
and rosemary to provide a solution for managing stress<br />
and anxiety in pets. Beyond immediate stress relief, it can<br />
also assist in addressing underlying behavioural problems.<br />
Details: bobmartin.co.za<br />
Travelling with your pet? 5 things to<br />
consider before em-barking<br />
When you’re travelling with your pet, there is a whole<br />
new checklist you need to consider. But it doesn’t have<br />
to be a nerve wracking experience for either of you<br />
if you plan ahead and be sure of the steps you need<br />
to take to ensure the journey is smooth sailing for all<br />
members of the family. Gavin Miller, Managing Director<br />
at Marltons, shares his top five tips to consider before<br />
you go on your holiday.<br />
Check, check, double-check It goes without saying<br />
that the most important thing to do before taking<br />
your pet – no matter what pet it is – is to check if your<br />
accommodation is pet friendly. Don’t assume that<br />
just because you’re taking your hamster instead of a<br />
St Bernard you can simply breeze into your sea facing<br />
apartment. Nope. Many hotels and resorts have strict<br />
pet policies, and you need to confirm that non-human<br />
family members are welcome and catered for.<br />
Sort out your equipment Every pet, from a budgie to<br />
a boxer, needs their own special equipment. This starts<br />
with what they’re actually going to travel in, to where<br />
they’re going to sleep, to food and containers, to toys. If<br />
you’re going to take your pet away with you, it is crucial<br />
to ensure that they’re going to be safe and comfortable<br />
for every step of the journey. In transit, make sure that<br />
they are crate-trained in their own area of security to<br />
ensure that you can drive safely and ensure that you<br />
have all the leashes, collars or cages sorted for when<br />
you arrive.<br />
Pack a pet specific supply kit Have a chat with your<br />
vet to make sure you have everything necessary in a kit<br />
for your trip. A general first-aid kit, and then also some<br />
additional items you may need along the way such<br />
as waste bags. Pet pit stops are tough to schedule, so<br />
rather be prepared. Also consider snacks and hydration<br />
along the way. Pets can easily get dehydrated when<br />
travelling, so make sure you pack extra water. And toys.<br />
Don’t forget toys.<br />
Sort out their identification Life is unpredictable. And<br />
life on the open road is even more so. An unfamiliar<br />
place far from home is the very worst place to lose your<br />
pet. Before you leave make sure they’re easy to find in<br />
the worst case scenario. Sort out your microchipping<br />
and make sure their collar tags are up to date. Make it as<br />
easy as possible for a good Samaritan to return them to<br />
you in case they do a runner.<br />
There’s no place like home Yes, you’re going away,<br />
but your pet doesn’t understand this – all they know<br />
is the home they live in. Pack their favourite toys,<br />
blankies, bowls and beds so that once you reach your<br />
destination they have all the comforts of home around<br />
them so that they can relax too.<br />
Holidays can be the best days, and memories made<br />
that include fur family members are priceless. All it takes<br />
is some extra planning and patience to make sure your<br />
time away is an unforgettable experience for all the<br />
right reasons.<br />
Details: marltons.co.za<br />
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A pet’s not just for Christmas<br />
But on the day ... oh ... we do love to spoil them!<br />
If you love them, insure them!<br />
We love our pets. So does Woolies. Who now offer<br />
insurance for your cats and dogs.<br />
And let’s face it ... when it comes to caring for your<br />
furry friends, medical expenses, routine care, hospital<br />
stays and even transportation often become a part<br />
of life – so it makes sense to ensure that you are<br />
adequately covered for any mounting costs, as and<br />
when you need it.<br />
With multiple cover options built to suit a variety<br />
of lifestyles and pocket sizes, Woolies is giving their<br />
customers the opportunity to rest easier, knowing<br />
their pets are covered by an insurance offering that<br />
they can trust.<br />
With the main goal of protecting your finances from<br />
unexpected medical bills, pet parents can choose<br />
from Classic, Hospital, Accident and Premium Plans,<br />
with an option for extended booster benefits. Get<br />
more information on the Woolies app or online at<br />
woolworths.co.za/wfs/pet-insurance.<br />
PLAY pet<br />
gingerbread man<br />
toy ... pooch will<br />
love it! R149.99,<br />
from Woolworths<br />
We’re all about giving our pets<br />
all our love. But let’s face it ...<br />
they’re all for the treats! So ...<br />
with love from Pedigree and<br />
Whiskas, a stocking crammed<br />
with treats they’ll love. We’ve<br />
ten to give away ... and each will<br />
be personalised with your pet’s<br />
name. Pop over to Instagram<br />
@getitnationalmagazines,<br />
find the competition post<br />
and follow the prompts.<br />
Entries close <strong>Dec</strong>ember 7.<br />
Vinyl pet toys<br />
on a festive rope,<br />
R44.99 each from<br />
The Crazy Store<br />
Compiled by: KYM ARGO<br />
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Spreading cheer<br />
A jolly garden ... masses of vivid leaves, gorgeous<br />
Christmas roses (which make great gifts) and a herb that packs in flavour<br />
Text: ALICE COETZEE<br />
Indoor plant of the month<br />
Don’t be surprised to see<br />
hydrangeas standing in as indoor plants<br />
for the festive season. Also known as Christmas<br />
roses, pot hydrangeas are perfect for decoration,<br />
as a thank-you gift or for under the tree. Once it has<br />
paid its dues indoors, a pot hydrangea can be planted<br />
out into a patio pot or in the garden to continue growing<br />
and flowering. The variety being used as an indoor starter<br />
is Hydrangea ‘Magical Revolution’ that blooms for up to<br />
six months, from summer through to autumn. It is compact<br />
with a mature height of 80cm and large flower heads that<br />
change colour as they age. Cut off the old flowers directly<br />
under the flower head. As an indoor plant it needs<br />
bright, indirect light, a cool room and consistently<br />
moist soil. Feed with a liquid fertiliser once a<br />
month. When planting out, choose a position<br />
with semi-shade and plant in composted<br />
soil that drains well.<br />
Details: lvgplant.co.za<br />
Herb of the month<br />
Thai Basil Siam Queen is spicier than<br />
normal sweet basil, with a strong clove<br />
scent. Use it to flavour Thai cuisine,<br />
curries and stir fries. It is also a beautiful<br />
bushy plant, growing 40 to 50cm<br />
tall, with large green leaves, purple<br />
flowers and stems. Like other basils,<br />
however, it grows easily from seed and<br />
likes the same conditions - fertile soil<br />
that drains easily and up to six hours<br />
of sun, preferably morning sun and<br />
afternoon shade. Seed can be sown<br />
directly into the soil where the basil is<br />
to grow or germinated in a seed tray<br />
which is easier to manage. Mist the<br />
seed trays until the seeds sprout then<br />
feed the newly germinated seedlings<br />
with Margaret Roberts Organic<br />
Supercharger which contains macro<br />
and micronutrients. Transplant when<br />
the plants are large enough to handle<br />
and space 20cm apart. You can start<br />
harvesting when the plants have six to<br />
eight true leaves. Details: kirchhoffs.co.za<br />
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We’re planting ... Coleus TrailBlazer, which is a first of its kind trailing coleus for<br />
cascading out of containers and hanging baskets or as a spreading filler for garden<br />
beds in semi-shade. Glory Road has vivid red and burgundy leaves in the shape<br />
of a maple leaf with a bright green edge. Road Trip has rounded velvety leaves in<br />
deep burgundy with a glowing pink centre and scalloped green edging. It flowers<br />
very late in the season, or not at all, which allows the plant to put all its energy into<br />
producing masses of colourful leaves that can spread up to 60cm. These easy to<br />
grow, low maintenance plant adapts to different light levels from full sun to<br />
semi-shade and needs only regular watering. Plants in containers or baskets do<br />
best with morning sun and afternoon shade. Details: ballstraathof.co.za<br />
Garden tasks for the festive season<br />
• If you are going away, move plants<br />
in pots and hanging baskets out of<br />
the direct sun if possible. Place the<br />
pots in saucers filled with gravel so<br />
that water doesn’t drain away.<br />
• Fertilise flowering plants to give<br />
them oomph to keep on flowering<br />
during the midsummer heat.<br />
• During hot, dry spells water deeply<br />
and regularly. Renew mulch to keep<br />
beds cool.<br />
• There is still time to sow marigolds,<br />
alyssum, bedding dahlias, California<br />
poppies portulaca and nasturtiums.<br />
• Don’t fertilise the lawn if you are<br />
going away. When returning from<br />
holiday, reduce the height of the<br />
lawn gradually.<br />
• Continue with succession planting<br />
of tomatoes, beans, carrots, beetroot,<br />
lettuce, and spinach or Swiss chard.<br />
• <strong>Dec</strong>ember is peak time for pests. Use<br />
organic or biological sprays to control<br />
aphids, white fly and red spider.
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WITH DESTINATION CHRISTMAS AT MELROSE ARCH<br />
24 November 20<strong>23</strong> - 7 January 2024<br />
Renowned for its whimsical Christmas lights, Melrose Arch is set to sparkle the<br />
city with a spectacular display from Friday, 24 November 20<strong>23</strong>. Pulling out all the<br />
stops for an unforgettable season, visit the traditional Christmas market and enjoy<br />
performances by the Drakensberg Boys Choir and Jeppe Pipe Band. With fun and<br />
festivities for the whole family, spot and take snapshots with Santa and his<br />
Elves, and get ready for a holiday season that really sparkles at Joburg’s<br />
ultimate destination for festive cheer - Melrose Arch.<br />
Visit our website for the complete festive programme.<br />
0116840000 | www.melrosearch.co.za<br />
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THE ART OF CREATING SMILES!!<br />
Welcome to Designer Smiles Inc, we are one of the leading practices in<br />
Johannesburg doing beautiful Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry. Our focus is on<br />
the latest technology in Smile Design using sophisticated scanning and design<br />
software from Europe, yes you can actually “TEST DRIVE” your new Smile<br />
before you buy it. Whether you need a single implant or a full mouth restoration.<br />
We offer STATE OF ART Guided Surgery for your peace of mind. All of this<br />
is handled by highly skilled and master clinicians at the clinic. Our staff are<br />
trained to make you feel welcome and your best interest is their core focus. Our<br />
technology gets RID of the old “gagging” impressions, which everyone hates!<br />
General/Family and Specialized Dental work is undertaken at our practice<br />
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Ceramic Implants & Invisalign. Other services including conscious Sedation<br />
undertaken by qualified Anesthetists.<br />
177 Jan Smuts Avenue Lumley House, Rosebank<br />
20A Kloof Road Sarlan Park Cnr The Parade, Bedfordview<br />
011 615 9352 | 011 326 0938<br />
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Vacation, Stay - - cation, new year goals,<br />
back to to school, Visit Kyalami Corner<br />
Whether you are hosting, dining out this festive,<br />
or looking for the ultimate for year-end<br />
functions venue,Kyalami Corner has you covered<br />
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Jingle All the Play at<br />
Cresta Town<br />
Upper-Level Food Court<br />
11 <strong>Dec</strong> - 24 <strong>Dec</strong> 20<strong>23</strong><br />
Get your “Cresta Town” tickets on-site:<br />
just R40 for a full hour of festive fun, including<br />
baking, crafts, toy demos, and more.<br />
Open:<br />
Mon - Sat: 10am - 8pm<br />
Sun & PH: 10am-6pm<br />
Snap a Pic with Santa<br />
Lower-Level near Clicks<br />
11 <strong>Dec</strong> - 24 <strong>Dec</strong> 20<strong>23</strong><br />
10am - 6pm<br />
Gift-Wrapping Stations<br />
Lower-Level<br />
11 <strong>Dec</strong> - 24 <strong>Dec</strong> 20<strong>23</strong><br />
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Guides for travellers<br />
If you’re going on safari these hols, these are brilliant guides to pop into the cubbyhole<br />
If you’ve ever thought of a self-drive<br />
trip through Botswana, trust us, it’s<br />
brilliant! And this Botswana Self-<br />
Drive - Routes, Roads and Ratings<br />
by James Gifford and Van den Berg is<br />
exceptional. With Botswana wildlife<br />
destinations like Moremi, Khwai,<br />
Central Kalahari and Nxai Pans<br />
featured, suggested routes and a<br />
comprehensive guide to the roads,<br />
as well as ratings and maps, it’s a<br />
practical, hard cover book that will<br />
make your trip a lot easier and far<br />
more enjoyable. R850, HPH Publishing<br />
Tick Track Listen Kruger is brilliant<br />
if you’re visiting the park with<br />
children. There’s a QR code for you<br />
to download a free app which<br />
allows you to listen to the calls<br />
of each animal, images of each<br />
animal, bird and tree, with star<br />
ratings for special or rare sightings,<br />
and tick boxes so you can record<br />
your sightings, as well as tracks of<br />
the animals and useful good-toknow<br />
info. R199, HPH Publishing<br />
No matter where you’re travelling to<br />
in South Africa, Sky Guide Southern<br />
Africa, published annually, is a<br />
practical resource for all stargazers<br />
... novice, amateur or professional.<br />
It highlights cosmic events and<br />
planetary movements, predicted<br />
eclipses and meteor showers, has<br />
star charts and a wealth of info about<br />
the Sun, Moon, planets, comets,<br />
meteors and bright stars, with photos,<br />
diagrams, charts and the images.<br />
Struik Nature / Astronomical Society of<br />
Southern Africa, R170<br />
Get the most from your game<br />
drive with Kruger Birds, Philip van<br />
den Berg’s pocket-size book that’s<br />
just crammed with spectacular<br />
photographs and interesting facts<br />
about all the birds of Kruger. R350.<br />
In the same A Safari Guide range<br />
is Kruger Wildlife, also photos and<br />
facts - collective nouns, gestation<br />
period, life expectancy, but also<br />
with sighting ratings, a tick box to<br />
keep track of your sightings, and<br />
animal names in English but also<br />
German, French, Afrikaans and<br />
Zulu. R295, HPH Publishing<br />
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Spoil<br />
Festive<br />
Byzance<br />
A magical fragrance<br />
from Rochas Paris<br />
An enchanting juice. An opulent bottle. An atmosphere of light, mystery and magic.<br />
Byzance is an oriental floral scent with addictive notes ... all bergamot, pear and sweet<br />
neroli, a lush bouquet of rose, freesia and heliotrope blossoms, vanilla absolute, light<br />
wood and mellow musk. Distinctive, memorable, and exceptionally long-lasting, these<br />
vibrant feminine notes have a signature suffused with sensuality.<br />
It’s the perfect Christmas gift for the woman who surrounds herself with intrigue<br />
and glamour. You’ll find it exclusively at DisChem for R1799.<br />
Our festive spoil ... a bottle<br />
of Byzance. Simply pop over<br />
to get_it_joburg_north on<br />
Instagram or Facebook, find<br />
the SPOIL post and follow the<br />
prompts. Happy Christmas!<br />
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A Festive Story of Joy, Friendship & Generosity<br />
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