may 2015

CONTENTS BEAUTY

Turn iT up wiTh The black long sleeve dress 6Big for winter, a versatile addition to any woman’s wardrobe.

iTs Time To Turn iT up 8Products that will have you turning up in sensational style

glammed up 14Get her ultimate Autumn look this winter!

luxe life - waTch ouT 9Bulgari unveils their new luxury collection at Baselworld 2015

urban sTyled 15

PERSONALITYbreaking iT down 16We chat with popular dancer/ choreographer Courtnae’ Paul, SA’s hottest ‘B’ girl

HEALTHsTreTch yourself 20It’s the latest craze in the Zen world and we went along to find out more about it -aerial yoga, all you need to know

Tech know 22Highlighting the latest and greatest in the wonderful world of technology

ENTERTAINMENT

The laTesT 24Keep up to date with the most current movies, books and music

MAY 2015

someThing beauTiful 10Au naturale is the name of the game & Gisele Bunchen does it best!

Guys, get your Urban Styled look here!

TRAVEL

fabulous finds 26Our Fabulous Finds, your latest obsessions

LIFESTYLE

wanderlusT uncovered 28Tips, tricks and handy hints to take all your travel blues away

spa aT The view 38Our luxury pampering session with a view

burlesque cafe 40You’re in for a surprise at this quirky cafe with daily themes and delicious menus

DISCOVER

days aT sea 44If beautiful beaches, lazy days spent sunbathing and slurping ice-creams is your thing. Look no further, the laid back locals and rustic charm will enchant you

Tiffindell ski alpine resorT 42Bringing the Alps into your backyard. Enjoy an authentic skiing experience right here in SA on the slopes of the Eastern Cape Highlands

ellerman house villa one 46

Luxury personified on the Atlantic Seaboard with a personal chef to indulge your food fantasies; this jewel (no pun intended) is one to add to your crown in your quest for travel opulence

jackie cameron 56Kitchen tips from one of SA’s most exciting and beloved Chefs

bridezilla exisTs 54Mumm At Large shares the funny side of being a bridesmaid. Or not

veronica canha hibberT 58ellermanhouse debbie rich 68ouT To lunch pop up

COOK LIKE A CHEF 57ellerman house villa Two 48

The Travelling chef 50Chef Alex Poltera from the KZN Midlands shares his Michelin starred travel diary. This time he is at the fabulous L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon SOHO | UK

Graphic Design & Layout Kira Persad

[email protected] 573 2405

EditorAaliyah Mia


Printer: Colourplanet

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EDITOR’S NOTE | Aaliyah

The sun is rising a little later, the mornings are a little cooler and I’ve got my jumper in the car, permanently. This can only mean one thing,

Winter is beginning to say hello. With shorter days upon us and so many more things to it would be no wonder if you felt like me, wondering how WR�¿W�LW�DOO�LQ��%XW�RI�FRXUVH��ZH�DOZD\V�GR�PDQDJH�WR�JHW�VWXII�GRQH��

And as many of us sun worshippers often do, we love to get away in the colder months to places where the sun is shining. This month our travel feature is not a destination but rather a selection of hints, tips and tricks we’ve picked up over the years to help ease those travel worries a little

and to make the experience a lot more fun. We’ve turned it up!

Our cover feature this month is a young lady from Durban, who is inspiring others with her success in the entertainment industry.

Courtnae’ Paul, is a mover and a shaker. Her legendary choreography and dance moves have earned her attention at a national level and her

versatility has seen her springboard into one of the country’s hottest new ³%�JLUOV´��6KH�LV�\RXQJ��VKH�LV�JLIWHG�DQG�VKH�LV�ORFDO��

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the world, from Durban to New York. His friendly face is sorely missed by all who knew him but his legend lives on in the ‘lips’ he had become

renowned for.

We’re always on the lookout for new and interesting ideas or places to share with you and with the current trend toward healthy living and eating, we bring you Clementines. One of the newest and hippest food WUXFNV�WR�KLW�WKH�URDGV�WKLV�\HDU��%XW�WKLV�LV�D�IRRGWUXFN�ZLWK�D�GLIIHUHQFH��

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vegan recipes with us.

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of exercise. And besides, who wouldn’t like to work out and look good doing it.

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We hope you enjoy our Turn it Up edition and look forward to hearing your feedback, comments and suggestions.

With light and blessings,

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28WANDERLUST UNCOVERED

16BREAKING IT DOWN WITH COURTNAE’

COURTNAE’ PAULDANCER / CHOREOGRAPHER / MC / DJ

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the traVelling chef: Alex Poltera

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faShion: Tracey De Kock

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Big for winter, and a versatile addition to any woman’s wardrobe. It can be styled for the o!ce, or accessorised for an evening out on the town. For a more classic look, choose minimal detailing, to

avoid looking frumpy or outdated. The long sleeved black dress (or any long sleeved dress for that matter) exudes elegance. This dress

may be very basic, but I think the basic nature is what makes it so stylish. It can be transformed into

something glamorous in a matter of minutes, and it will always be in style no matter how long you

have held onto it!

Let’s Look at a few ways to wear this versatiLe garment:

1. Sheer SleeveS

Woman seeking a more youthful and sexy look,

should look for a dress with sheer sleeves. This will

give a more modern and updated style. Accessorise

with a bold cocktail ring and statement earrings. Pair

with an embellished, simple styled stiletto.

2. Keep hemlineS Short and necKlineS low

Short hemlines are more modern and create a nice

contrast to the style of dress, which is often

considered quite modest. By having a lower

neckline and a shorter hemline, a sense of balance

will be created, as this type of dress can come

across as quiet “solid/heavy”

3. Get the riGht fit

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If you don’t have a long sleeve black dress in your closet right now, go out and get one as soon as

possible, as it will always be there to save you in a last minute clothing crisis!

“Be the best you!”Your friend in fashion

Tracey xx

www.saimagekzn.co.za

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4. Jewellery

Because it is a single colour long sleeve dress,

you can experiment with more sophisticated

necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Just

remember that your aim is to create a balance

and not look like a Christmas tree! If you choose a

bold necklace than keep earrings simple; a plain

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5. add a belt

Change the look by adding a belt in the waist. Pick

a wide belt for a younger look, and a thinner belt

for a more classic look. A gold or neutral belt are

a good option.

6. ScarveS

Tie a beautiful, colourful scarf loosely around

your neck. The pop of colour adds interest and is

suitable for almost all occasions.

7. JacKetS

Wear with a blazer for a more corporate look. A

trench coat is also a great addition, but one that is

more dramatic. Make sure that the length of the

trench is proportionate to the length of the dress.

Pair with boots and stockings.

There are many more ways you can wear this dress

to suit any occasion. No matter what the weather

is like outside, this dress will see you through the

whole year.

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It’s tIme to Tur n I t U p.

!is month it’s the latest feminine scent, the perfect bronzer for a sun kissed

look and beautiful skincare products.

Words: Fatima Rinquest Gierdien

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Designing Duo Bronzing PowDer R655.A beautiful bronzing powder

that can be used all year

especially in winter to add

a bit of warmth and sparkle

for a radiant complexion. I

can’t leave home without

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chanel le Vernis in 681 ForTissimo R355They call it the deep navy

blue, I call it a colour to die

for, this ultra-chic hue is

all you need to look really

stylish this winter.

reVlon age DeFying Facial cleansing Foam 120ml R115

A delicate cleanser with a

combination of copper and

grapefruit extract designed

to reduce the appearance

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niVea Q10 Plus anTi-wrinkle energy serum R149,99A stellar product

formulated with hyaluronic

acid to plump up the skin,

leaving it energised and

radiant. Invest in good

skincare for this winter, this

is an absolute must.

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As unveiled at Baselworld, the

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!is Winter go for the natural, nude and brown toned make-up. !is season’s makeup look is "awless skin, sophisticated nude lips and pretty copper eyes. A look that is perfect for warm working days and

intimate soirees. It’s all about the forty’s Hollywood glamour, very ladylike and "attering.

somethINg BeautIfuL

Your beautY kit:

1. Revlon ColorStay Foundation Combination /Oily skin in Golden Beige R239.002. Yardley stayfast lipstick in sienna R99.953. Sally Hansen nail colour in enchante R89.954. Rimmel brow this way sculpting kit R79.955. Yardley stayfast single eyeshadow in copper one R69.956. Chanel Healthy Glow Multi Colour Mariniere spf 15 R855.00

Words: Fatima Rinquest Gierdien

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1. Chaqueta Salero Jacket | mango | R11992. Necklace (Sina gold) | mango | R299

3. Burberry booties / zip detailed peep toe ankle | burberry.com | R97414. Angie Jeans | mango | R899

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1HER ULTIMATE AUTUMN LOOK

We love the elegant, pure, classy look, You can rock this out#t during the day

or turn it up even more with a bold gold envelope clutch bag for an evening look. Ladies this Autumn get yourself a stylish tailored jacket you just won’t

go wrong with it.

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HIS ULTIMATE AUTUMN LOOKWhen it comes to guys, a simple

modern gentleman look is a yes, yes, yes! Something comfortable, yet on

point and trendy this laid back out#t is perfect for a day of hanging out with your boys or even date night

with your bae. Get it now!!!

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The modern and enhanced movements involved in the workout aid your body to develop skills that you are not able to achieve in regular yoga.

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Aerial yoga is the latest craze in the Zen world right now! Invented by aerial performer Christopher Harrison (who is a former gymnast and Broadway choreographer.) It is about combining the di$erent aspects of yoga, pilates, aerial arts and strength training designed to

increase strength, mobility, balance and "exibility.

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FlyinG hiGh:

1. Pack Less: now i’m not really sure about this, because sometimes a girl

needs option, right. But, if you’re planning a trip to the east, then this is surely

true. you can buy whatever you need when you get there, and the beauty of

packing less is that you can bring back more. this being said, 6 pairs of heels

is 5 pairs too many. so perhaps not pack less, but rather pack smart. and you

know, for sure, you’re bound to buy something wherever you might go, so make

allowances for this.

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3. Pre-Book your seat: whether you’re using an agent or booking online this

allows you to choose where exactly you want to sit.

4. take your iPad aLong: it’s perfect to double as your rough guide or even

a camera if you run out of space on your memory card....just remember most

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you’d like to come back to a cellphone bill that looks more like the winning

lottery numbers, except you will be paying that amount.

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bacteria.

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duvet from home. most importantly, be comfortable, besides, your high heels

may not be of much help when you arrive and have to a bit to walk unless of

course you have a limo waiting to pick you up.

7. if you have people picking you up at your destination, always allow time for

yourself to clear customs, as with all airports parking outside can be tricky so

rather add at least 20 minutes onto your arrival time.

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too try and stay awake until your normal sleeping time. those long hauls to new

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eager to immediately go exploring and familiarise myself with my surroundings

and jet lag has no place there. But, also remember to synchronise your sleeping

pattern with the new time zone, once you’ve arrived, as quickly as possible.

9. once you’ve landed,change a small amount of your money for local currency

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have some kind of cash on you. it’s also, a nice way to come to grips with how

the money works.

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You’Ve arriVeD:

1. Either before you actually get there, or on

board learn a few local phrases, like please,

thank you, and hello. It shows you’ve taken a

real interest and when you greet someone

in their native tongue it’s a great icebreaker

±ĹÚ�F�ĀĹÚ�ĜƋ�ƋåĹÚŸ�ƋŅ�Ƶ±ųĵ�ƋĘå�ĬŅÏ±ĬŸ�ƋŅ�ƼŅƚ�a little.

2.�8ĜĹÚ�ŅƚƋ�±ÆŅƚƋ�ƋĘå�Ƶ±ƋåųØ�Ĝü�ƼŅƚűųå�ĜĹ�±�country where it’s not safe to drink the

water, don’t. In other words, keep your

mouth shout...even in the shower. Most

hotels have complimentary bottled water

in the rooms, I even use these to brush my

teeth.

3. I often travel with my husband and

though he is the best travel companion,

(he’s the methodical one, checking maps,

ŞĬ±ĹĹĜĹč�Ņƚų�Ú±ƼŸ�åƋÏš�F�ĀĹÚ�ƋĘ±Ƌ�Ƌų±ƴåĬĬĜĹč�solo can be quite an adventure as well. So if

you’re travelling alone, use it as an oppor-

tunity to make new friends, many of which

you will have forever. Solo travel allows the

āåƻĜÆĜĬĜƋƼ�ƋŅ�ĜĵĵåųŸå�ƼŅƚųŸåĬü�ĜĹƋŅ�ƋĘå�culture and forces you to learn a new

language.

4. When your limited foreign language fails

you, try body language. Punctuate your

sentence with a smile, it goes much further

than trying to scream in your own language.

5. Always ask the hotel reception for a

business card, this helps when trying to

explain to a taxi driver where you need to

get to. It is also very useful if you get lost.

6. Always, always double check. When you

get up to leave anywhere, a restaurant, a

bar or even a bus stop, a quick turn around

to make sure you haven’t left anything

behind can save many hours of searching

later.

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7. Try not to exchange money at your

ĘŅƋåĬţ��ĘåƼ�Ę±ųÚĬƼ�Ņýåų�ƋĘå�ÆåŸƋ�ų±ƋåŸØ�rather look around for a currency

exchange. In fact, these days, most

countries have ATM’s where you can

draw money in the correct currency

anyway.

íţ�¥Ņƚűƴå�ųåŸå±ųÏĘåÚ�ƼŅƚų�ÏĜƋƼØ�ÚåÏĜÚåÚ�which places of interest you really

Ƶ±ĹƋ�ƋŅ�Ÿåå�±ĹÚ�ĹŅƵ�ƼŅƚűųå�Ņýţ��ƚĬƋƚų±Ĭ�monuments always have a good local

guide, don’t pass up the opportunity of

using one. It might cost you a bit but you

will learn more from him or her than your

guide book can tell you, besides they will

probably be happy to recommend other

areas of interest or even restaurants you

would otherwise not have known about.

�å�ƚŸåÚ�±�čƚĜÚå�ĜĹ�FŸƋ±ĹÆƚĬØ�ģƚŸƋ�ƋŅ�Ÿåå�Topkapi Palace, he ended up spending

the day with us and showing us the

subterranean cisterns of the Basilica, the

Blue Mosque and many others, including

some great places to eat.

9. Do not be paranoid – Be wary, be

wise but don’t be paranoid. A few years

±čŅØ�Ƶå�Ƌų±ƴåĬĬåÚ�ƋŅ�:ųååÏåØ�F�ÏŅƚĬÚĹűƋ�ĀĹÚ�ĵƼ�Ę±ĜųÚųƼåų�±ĹÚ�ÆåÏ±ĵå�ŸŅ�Ş±ų-anoid that I convinced myself and my

husband that someone in the hotel had

Ƌ±ĩåĹ�ĜƋØ�ŅĹĬƼ�ƋŅ�ĀĹÚ�ĜƋ�ƚĹÚåų�ƋĘå�ÆåÚ�ƋĘå�morning we were leaving. Since, then I’ve

ŞųŅĵĜŸåÚ�ĵƼŸåĬü�ƋŅ�ģƚŸƋ�Ƌ±ĩå�ĜƋ�å±ŸƼØ�Æå�aware of where I am but never to stress

myself out.

10. Beware of tourist traps, rather

decide ahead of time, book your tickets

from home and then stick to that. Much

time can be wasted at some of these,

but if you really want to see it, arrive

early, keep your sense of humour and

make sure your camera is charged. I

ųå±ĬĬƼ�Ƶ±ĹƋåÚ�ƋŅ�ƴĜŸĜƋ�X±��±čų±Ú±�8±ĵĜĬĜ±�in Barcelona, and was happy to stand in

the line to do so, my hubby, not so much,

so we found him a spot of shade and left

him there. He was happy to see it from

the outside.

online helps:

��)��)�F)��×�The internet has become everyone’s friend. So before

you make any decisions, have a look at a few user

review sites, the most popular being Trip Advisor. It is a

helpful tool not only for evaluating hotels, but

restaurants and tourist attractions as well. I booked a

ĘŅƋåĬ�ĜĹ�cåƵ�¥Ņųĩ�ŸŅĬåĬƼ�ŅĹ�ƋĘå�ųåÏŅĵĵåĹÚ±ƋĜŅĹ�Ņü�Trip Advisor and now still highly recommend the same

hotel. Just remember, user reviews are useful and can

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Where to staY:These days hotels are not the only option, fully serviced

apartments are becoming more and more popular. My

American friend introduced me to a concept called

ŮÏŅƚÏĘ�ŸƚųĀĹčŰ�ƵĘåųå�ƼŅƚ�Ï±Ĺ�ųåĹƋ�±�ųŅŅĵxÏŅƚÏĘ�ĜĹ�±�ŞųĜƴ±Ƌå�ĘŅĵåţ�:ųå±Ƌ�üŅų�ƼŅƚĹčåų�Ƌų±ƴåĬĬåųŸ�±Ÿ�ƋĘĜŸ�±ĬĬŅƵŸ�you to have an authentic experience of the country

ƼŅƚűųå�ƴĜŸĜƋĜĹčţ��ƚƋ�Ņü�ÏŅƚųŸåØ�ģƚŸƋ�ųåĵåĵÆåų�ƋŅ�Æå�Ÿ±üåţ

��e��{%e�)�×��ŅÏĜ±Ĭ�ĹåƋƵŅųĩŸ�ĬĜĩå�8±ÏåÆŅŅĩ�±ĹÚ��ƵĜƋƋåų�±ųå�ŧƚĜƋå�useful when planning your trip and can also assist if

ƋĘåųå�ĜŸ�±ĹƼƋĘĜĹč�Ņų�ŞĬ±Ïå�ƼŅƚűųå�ƋųƼĜĹč�ƋŅ�ĀĹÚţ�BŅƵåƴåųØ�F�±ĵ�ŞåųŸŅĹ±ĬĬƼ�ck��±�ü±Ĺ�Ņü�ƚŞÚ±ƋĜĹč�ŸŅÏĜ±Ĭ�ĵåÚĜ±�when abroad, purely for safety reasons. However, I

must say, that if you post a question like, Where is the

ÏŅŅĬåŸƋ�ŞĬ±Ïå�üŅų�ƵĜĹå�Ƌ±ŸƋĜĹč�ĜĹ��±Ĺ�8ų±ĹÏĜŸÏŅØ�ƋĘåųå�will be a number of suggestions that could come

through. Just be smart about it.

mobile apps: Many countries have great apps that you can

ÚŅƵĹĬŅ±Ú�±ĹÚ�ŧƚ±ĬĜüƼ�üŅų�ÚĜŸÏŅƚĹƋŸţ�8Ņų�åƻ±ĵŞĬå�ƋĘå��U��±ŞŞ�Ï±Ĺ�Ņýåų�čųå±Ƌ�ų±ƋåŸ�Ĝü�ƼŅƚ�Ƶ±ĹƋ�ƋŅ�Ÿåå�±�show on Broadway or even in London. So before you

go ahead and pay a fortune to see Les Miserables or

�±ƋŸØ�ÏĘåÏĩ�ŅƚƋ�ƋĘ±Ƌ�±ŞŞţ�kų�ƼŅƚ�Ï±Ĺ�ƴĜŸĜƋ�ƋĘå�ÆŅŅƋĘ�±Ƌ��ĜĵåŸ��ŧƚ±ųå�ĜĹ�cåƵ�¥Ņųĩ�Ņų�XåĜÏåŸƋåų��ŧƚ±ųå�ĜĹ�London and buy tickets for the shows at discounted

rates. I’ve used the app and the booth and I swear this

is the only way to buy these tickets. With the booth

though, you have to get there early as the queues can

be quite long.

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traVel saVVy:

1. Invest in a durable, lightweight, smooth-rolling

wheel bag that holds a lot and doesn’t tip over

easily, you may pay a little more but will be grate-

ful for the bag’s lighter weight once you’ve done

your shopping.

2. If you’re investing in a good bag, ensure that

it uses the universally accepted locking system.

This way you won’t have to worry about misplaced

ĬŅÏĩŸ�±ĹÚ�ŸĘŅƚĬÚ�ƼŅƚ�ÚåÏĜÚå�ƋŅ�ƴĜŸĜƋ�ƋĘå��Ø�ƋĘå�bag is good to go.

3. A slim digital camera that turns on and focuses

ŧƚĜÏĩĬƼſ�F�±ĬƵ±ƼŸ�ųåÏŅĵĵåĹÚ�ĵƼ��±ĵŸƚĹč�:±Ĭ±ƻƼ�camera. It’s become my best travel friend.

4. Always make a copy of your passport and leave

ĜƋ�ĜĹ�ƋĘå�ĘŅƋåĬ�Ÿ±üåţ��¥Ņƚ�ĵ±Ƽ�Ĺåƴåų�ĹååÚ�ĜƋØ�ÆƚƋ�ĜƋűŸ�ÆåƋƋåų�ƋŅ�Æå�Ÿ±üå�ƋĘ±Ĺ�ŸŅųųƼţ�kų�åƴåĹ�ģƚŸƋ�åĵ±ĜĬ�a scanned copy to yourself and save it to your

phone ready to print should you need it.

5.�%Ņ�ck��ŞƚƋ�ƼŅƚų�Ĺ±ĵå�±ĹÚ�±ÚÚųåŸŸ�ŅĹ�ƼŅƚų�luggage tag. Would be thieves will be likely to

know that your home is empty for the next couple

Ņü�Ú±ƼŸ�±Ƌ�Ĭå±ŸƋţ��±ƋĘåų�ģƚŸƋ�ĜĹÏĬƚÚå�ƼŅƚų�ŞĘŅĹå�numbers and a postal code.

6. aŅŸƋ�ÏŅƚĹƋųĜåŸ�ųåŧƚĜųå�±Ƌ�Ĭå±ŸƋ��F£�akc�B��on your passport, so do not leave renewal until the

last minute.

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F�Ĭå±ųĹƋ�ƋĘĜŸ�ƋĘå�Ę±ųÚ�Ƶ±Ƽ�ĜĹ�FĹÚŅĹåŸĜ±Ø�F�Ę±Ú�ģƚŸƋ�barely 6 months on mine and was almost denied

entry.

7. If you forget your international travel adaptor

or phone charger check with the hotel reception,

they usually have a spare or two. The same

applies to toiletries that you may have forgotten.

8. 8Ņų�±�ƋųƚĬƼ�±ƚƋĘåĹƋĜÏ�åƻŞåųĜåĹÏåØ�ÚŅĹűƋ�Æå�±üų±ĜÚ�to eat where locals eat. Choose a busy place as it

will mean a quick turnover of food ensuring that

what you get will be fresh. Warning: It may not be

glamorous but I promise it will be an experience.

9. Fü�ƼŅƚ�Ƶ±ĹƋ�±Ĺ�ųŅŅĵ�ƚŞčų±Úå�ô�ģƚŸƋ�±Ÿĩţ�%ŅĹűƋ�pretend it’s your anniversary or birthday, hotels

have probably heard it all and then some by now.

10. Save your embassy information on your

ĵŅÆĜĬåţ�¥Ņƚ�Ĺåƴåų�ĩĹŅƵ�ƵĘåĹ�±Ĺ�åĵåųčåĹÏƼ�Ï±Ĺ�occur.

16. %k�ck��üŅųčåƋ�Ƌų±ƴåĬ�ĜĹŸƚų±ĹÏåØ�ƼŅƚ�ŅĹĬƼ�realise how important it is when you don’t have it.

17.�BŅƋåĬ�ų±ƋĜĹčŸ�±ųå�ĹŅƋ�ƋĘå�ůĘŅĬƼ�čų±ĜĬű�Ņü�ĀĹÚĜĹč�±�čųå±Ƌ�ĘŅƋåĬØ�ģƚŸƋ�Æå�Ÿĵ±ųƋţţţųå±Ú�ųåƴĜåƵŸ�±ĹÚ�blogposts, have a look at images and ask.

18. Some of the best restaurant and activity

recommendations will come from your concierge,

ģƚŸƋ�±Ÿĩţ�kƚų�ÏŅĹÏĜåųčå�ĜĹ�a±ÚųĜÚ�åƴåĹ�±ŸŸĜŸƋåÚ�ƚŸ�ƵĜƋĘ�čåƋƋĜĹč�ƋĜÏĩåƋŸ�ƋŅ�±�ŸŅĬÚ�ŅƚƋ�ÆƚĬĬĀčĘƋ�±Ƌ�ƋĘå�ü±ĵåÚ�{Ĭ±Ǆ±�Úå��ŅųŅŸ�Úå�Ĭ±Ÿ��åĹƋ±Ÿ�±Ÿ�ƵåĬĬ�as arranging entry at Azucar, the famed Salsa

dancing club.

So whether you’re staying home to rediscover the beautiful country we call South Africa or

going abroad to enjoy the sun, I hope the above hints, tips and ideas help to make your vacation a little less stressful, a lot more fun and if there

should be drama, let it be drama of the best kind.

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11. Depending on what is important to you, weigh

your options. If staying in a luxury hotel is high

on your list, then consider a low cost airline or

ŞåųĘ±ŞŸ�åÏŅĹŅĵƼ�ÏĬ±ŸŸţ��ƚƋ�Ĝü�ĜĹāĜčĘƋ�ŸåųƴĜÏå�±ĹÚ�additional leg room are key, then book them, don’t

rely on the upgrade that may not come and the

stress of waiting that it does.

12.��Ÿå�±�ÏųåÚĜƋ�Ï±ųÚ�ƋĘ±Ƌ�ŅýåųŸ�Ƌų±ƴåĬ�ÆåĹåĀƋŸ�ĬĜĩå�±ÏÏƚĵƚĬ±ƋĜĹč�ĵĜĬåŸ�ƵĘĜĬŸƋ�ƼŅƚ�ŸĘŅŞţ�a±ĹƼ�Ņýåų�±ÚÚĜƋĜŅĹ±Ĭ�ÆåĹåĀƋŸØ�ĬĜĩå�ƋĘå�ƚŸå�Ņü�±ĜųŞŅųƋ�ĬŅƚĹčåŸţ�¥Ņƚ�ƵĜĬĬ�Ĺåƴåų�±ŞŞųåÏĜ±Ƌå�ƋĘå�ÏŅĹƴåĹĜåĹÏå�ƚĹƋĜĬ�you have used one.

13. ¥Ņƚų�āĜčĘƋ�ĜŸ�ŅƴåųÆŅŅĩåÚũ�cŅ�ƵŅųųĜåŸØ�ģƚŸƋ�ÚŅ�ĹŅƋ�Ņýåų�ƋŅ�ÏĘ±Ĺčå�ƼŅƚųŸ�ƋŅ�±ĹŅƋĘåų�ŅĹåţ��±ĜƋ�ƚĹƋĜĬ�you get bumped which means you would have to

Ƌ±ĩå�±ĹŅƋĘåų�āĜčĘƋ�ÆƚƋ�ƵĜĬĬ�Æå�ÏŅĵŞåĹŸ±ƋåÚ�üŅų�ƋĘå�inconvenience.

14. Checking in to your hotel after the regular

time of 2pm provides you with an opportunity to

request an upgrade. Hotels only become aware of

no shows and cancellations after the check in time

has passed, so they refrain from giving upgrades

until then.

15. �åĵåĵÆåųØ��)��Ø�ĜŸ�±ƴ±ĜĬ±ÆĬå�ĜĹ�ĵŅŸƋ�ÏŅƚĹƋųĜåŸ�±ĹÚ�ƼŅƚ�Ï±Ĺ�ĹŅƵ�ÏĘŅŅŸå��Æåų��Ĭ±Ïĩ�Ĝü�ƼŅƚ�Ƶ±ĹƋ�ƋŅ�±ųųĜƴå�ĜĹ�ŸƋƼĬåţ�F�ƚŸå��Æåų�åƻƋåĹŸĜƴåĬƼ�ƵĘåĹ�F�Ƌų±ƴåĬØ�ÆŅƋĘ�ĬŅÏ±ĬĬƼ�±ĹÚ�±ÆųŅ±Ú�±ĹÚ�ĀĹÚ�ĜƋ�both convenient and an easy no-fuss way to get

around. Bon Voyage....

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smiles. As I waited for the therapist I was invited to

relax on the sumptuous couches with a little

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right place for me to experience a little pampering.

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continued with a soothing neck and head massage

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slumber to claim me.

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seemed to know exactly where more pressure was

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Marine Drive, Margate, 4285, South Africa

t: 039 3149886

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we love to frequent.

So, expect seasonal, organic,

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tapa’s, pasta and seafood with a strong

vegetarian slant.

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this 1930’s site into a Cafe! Being a

collector of art and antiques as well as

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Visiting Burlesque Cafe in Ramsgate has been described as

“falling down a rabbit hole”! Once you step inside, you’ll quickly be swept up into whatever fantasy is on o!er for the day. Perhaps you’ll arrive in

Victorian England – all white linen, pale yellow teapots "lled with roses

and gleaming silverware – or maybe your train is bound for colourful

India – complete with bright candelabra and coloured glassware

"lled with fresh herbs.

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T I F F I N D E L LSKI AND ALPINE RESORT

Summer is has come to an end, and holiday options seem to whither down to spending the winter holidays cooped up at home, so where do you go?

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pure and clean to miss.

�ĜþĹÚåĬĬ�eĬŞĜĹå��åŸŅųƋ�ĜŸ�ŞåųüåÏƋ�üŅų�±�memorable family or group holiday, a romantic

honeymoon, corporate functions and

conferences. Equipped as a fully functioning

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ambiance of a truly international ski resort.

Spend your days on the slopes learning, at your

own pace, how to ski and snowboard with our

international and local instructors. Not skiing?

B±ƴå�ģƚŸƋ�±Ÿ�ĵƚÏĘ�üƚĹ�ĜĹ�ƋĘå�ŸĹŅƵ�ĵ±ĩĜĹč�snowmen, throwing snow balls or tobogganing.

�ĜþĹÚåĬĬűŸ�čƚåŸƋŸ�±ųå�±ÏÏŅĵĵŅÚ±ƋåÚ�ĜĹ�centrally heated rooms within 100m of the slope

and the main lodge. With the choice of private

chalets, family chalets, luxury suites, or the option

of luxury 6, 8 or 10 sleeper self-catering alpine

chalets, there is something for everyone.

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{ŅųƋĜŅĹ�Ŏ�Ņü��ĜþĹÚåĬĬ�8±ųĵ�Ŏƀ�tel: +27 45 974 9004

e-mail: [email protected]

8±ÏåÆŅŅĩ× �ĜþĹÚåĬĬtwitter: ÄƋĜþĹÚåĬĬƣ�eƾƾƾũƒĞþĻÚåĮĮũÏŇũǍ±

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hire and ski lift pass.

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2720”, hang upside-down from skis, have a few drinks

±Ƌ�ů¥åƋĜűŸ�{ƚÆű�±Ÿ�ƋĘå�ŸƚĹ�čŅåŸ�ÚŅƵĹ�Ņų�ŸĜƋ�ÆƼ�ƋĘå�Āųå�telling the stories of your ski experiences.

It’s time to give up the bikinis and summer sun for a

magical winter ski holiday right here in South Africa –

no passport needed! Book a winter holiday at

�ĜþĹÚåĬĬ�ck��ŸŅ�ƋĘ±Ƌ�ƋĘåƼ�ĵ±Ƽ�åĹģŅƼ�ƵĘ±Ƌ�Ę±Ÿ�become a South African “National Treasure”.’

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D A Y S A T S E A

!e KwaZulu-Natal South Coast is renowned for its beautiful beaches, its lazy days spent sunbathing and slurping ice-creams,

its laid back locals and its rustic charm. It comes as something of a surprise then to "nd nestled among the frangipani and palm trees,

a "ve-star guest house that owes its aesthetic less to rustic beach chic and far more to ultra-modern euro-centric minimalism and high fashion. Even more of a surprise is just how well this works, and just how comfortable and inviting euro-chic can actually be.

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tel: +27 39 313 0013


Facebook: Days At Sea Beach Lodge

twitter: daysatseahotel

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ƋĘå�:åųĵ±Ĺ�eųƋĜŸƋ�%ų�:ƚĜÚŅ�Schoeldgen who developed

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on Durban’s South Coast. The very private and

ĜĹƋĜĵ±Ƌå�XŅÚčå�ƵĜƋĘ�ģƚŸƋ�Ŏ�BŅĹåƼĵŅŅĹ��ƚĜƋåØ�Ɛ�IƚĹĜŅų��ƚĜƋåŸ�±ĹÚ�±��å±ÏĘ��ĜĬĬ±�ųåāåÏƋŸ�:ƚĜÚŅűŸ�Mediterranean lifestyle. He lived in Ibiza, Spain for

nearly 10 years where he was active as

designer of building, music compilations and

±ųƋţ��ĜƋĘ�%e¥��e��)e�Ęå�ÆųŅƚčĘƋ�±�ĬĜƋƋĬå�Ů��±üæ�%åĬ�a±ųŰ�ŸƋƼĬå�ÚŅƵĹ�ƋŅ�%��ec�±ĹÚ�ƋĘå��ŅƚƋĘ��Ņ±ŸƋ�ƵĜƋĘ�ĵƚŸĜÏØ�ÏŅĹÏåųƋ�ŞųŅģåÏƋĜŅĹŸØ�üŅŅÚ�±ĹÚ�±ĵÆĜ±ĹÏåţ�%e¥��e��)e�ĜŸ�ų±ƋåÚ�ĂÃ��:��e�±ĹÚ�has been chosen under the 100 Best Hide- Away

Hotels of the World.

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owner’s website www.aboutguido.com which

already has more than 240.000 visitors which

is quite amazing for an artist.

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Modern architecture and a breathtaking private location with uninterrupted Atlantic Ocean views de!ne Ellerman House’s original exclusive-use accommodation, Villa One. Separate to Ellerman

House yet on the same property, Villa One o"ers all the bene!ts of being attached to an exclusive small hotel coupled with life’s ultimate luxuries – complete privacy and discreet, highly personalised service.

Designed with the discerning luxury traveller

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Villa 2

Gravity defying, ultra-modern architecture and breathtaking Atlantic Ocean views de!ne the latest addition to Ellerman House’s luxury accommodation. Separate to Ellerman House yet on the same property, Villa Two o"ers all the bene!ts of being attached to one of the most

exclusive small hotels in the world coupled with life’s ultimate luxuries – complete privacy and discreet personal service tailor made to the individual.

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extends outdoors onto a private terrace.

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surrounds with a predominantly black and red colour palette.

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EXISTS!!And I should know... I’ve met her!! Or rather I should say that I know her. TP has found the man of her dreams and what a spectacular couple they make. Cat mad (they have 4) and two little peas in a pod you have never met. It’s very cute how well suited they are but it’s like spending time with your

grandparents! �ƚþÏå�ƋŅ�Ÿ±Ƽ�ƋĘ±Ƌ�ĵĜĬÚěĵ±ĹĹåųåÚ��{�ƋƚųĹåÚ�ĜĹƋŅ�Bridezilla from hell the minute the wedding plans

announced. I was extremely honoured to be asked

to be Maid of Honour and was very keen to do

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“Save The Date” arrived and a few months later the

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So far so good and the dress was being made,

which meant we were on track, with plenty of time

to go before the big event.

Then before you know it, the big day is looming.

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rest of us reside in Durban. Anyway, it so happened

that the wedding was on the Saturday of the Easter

weekend.

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It also turned out that the one Direction Concert

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screaming mass of hysteria. Being the ever

practical one, well, I think so at any rate – I informed

Bridezilla-To-Be that I would stay the week with her

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And so it was, with much excitement and a plane

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One of the most exciting South African chefs over the last decade, Jackie Cameron’s name has become synonomous with gastronomic pleasure. Look out for Jackie Cameron’s School of Food and Wine which opened in April 2015 in

KwaZulu-Natal.

IN THE KITCHEN WITH

Chef Jackie Cameron

Catch Jackie each month for tips as we build up to her chef school specialFacebook: Jackie CameronTwitter: @Jackie_Cameron

Instagram: jackiecameronincolourwww.jackiecameron.co.za

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Chef Veronica Canha-Hibbert

Veronica started her career in 1999 at !e Mount Nelson as an apprentice under

Garth Strobel. After qualifying Veronica left to work in Five Star establishments in England. She returned to Cape Town in 2008 and started at Ellerman House

in July.

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working with the best products available. She insists that

the greatest care and attention is given to the product

“The Chefs who work with me here at Ellerman House

are all young and enthusiastic and I am proud of each

one of them as they have proved themselves to be a

vital part of all our successes in the kitchen.”

The Ellerman House experience has always been about

combining unique combinations. Its breath-taking

ĬŅÏ±ƋĜŅĹØ�ƋĘå�ĵŅƚĹƋ±ĜĹ�ŅýŸåƋ�ÆƼ�ƋĘå�eƋĬ±ĹƋĜÏ�kÏå±Ĺţ�South African master artworks along the best of new

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It’s also a piece of uniquely South African hospitality in

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“I always ask myself whether I can create ingredients

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The freedom to buy any ingredient she wants and to

explore creative possibilities has pushed the boundaries

of taste, with frequent guests often planning their meals

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Ellerman House

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are constantly being created. She loves the

genuine feeling of family between the

various departments whose combined goal

is guest satisfaction.

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tel: +27 21 430-3200


Facebook: EllermanHouse

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golden and sticky.

3. Add the apple, followed by the cabbage chunks, salt

and pepper and the balsamic vinegar and stir every

thing together well.

ĉţ��åƋƚųĹ�ƋĘå�ĬĜÚ�Æ±Ïĩ�ŅĹ�±ĹÚ�ÏŅĹƋĜĹƚå�ƋŅ�ÏŅŅĩ�ŅĹ�±� low heat for an hour, checking and stirring every so

often.

5. Add the butter and the chopped parsley.

Confit Pork Belly

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inGreDients:1.5kg-piece pork belly, skin on, unscored | 1.5L canola oil | 500ml olive oil

inGreDients - celeriac puree

1.3 kg celeriac, brush excess ÚĞŹƒƐ±ĻÚƐÏƣƒƐŇýƐƒĚåƐÆŇƒƒŇķžƐ±ĻÚƐtops, cut into quarters and peel. Rinse in cool water if there is any Źåķ±ĞĻĞĻďƐÚĞŹƒƐŇŹƐÚåÆŹĞžũƐ�ƣƒƐĞĻƒŇƐ1/2-inch thick, dice 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced 1 teaspoon maldon salt freshly ground black pepper 1.5 litre vegetable stock 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup fresh cream

methoD - celeriac puree

1. heat the olive oil in a saucepan over low heat. add the celeriac, garlic, salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, just until it begins to soften, approximately 5 minutes. 2. increase the heat to medium-high and add the stock. 3. Bring to a boil and cook until the celeriac is tender and easily pierced with a fork, +\- 20 mins. 4. drain the celeriac through a colander & return to the pot. use a stick blender, puree until no lumps are present, +\- 1 min. 5. heat the cream with the butter until melted. 6. add the cream and butter and continue to puree with the stick blender for another minute. 7. serve warm.

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Confit Pork Belly Cont..

inGreDients - pineapple:

1 pineapple 150g castor sugar 5ml vanilla extract 50g water 50g white granulated sugar 50g chenin Blanc 1 star anise 1 cinnamon stick

methoD - sous ViDe pineapple

1. Bring water, cane sugar, and chenin Blanc to a boil.2. add star anise and cinnamon stick to infuse. 3. set aside.4. caramelise sugar, add pineapple5. add sugar/wine mixture, then add vanilla extract6. vacuum seal on high7. cook at 75ºc for 1 hour in a water bath.

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inGreDients - sauce:

1 Tbsp brown sugar

100ml red wine vinegar

500ml chicken stock

20g butter

inGreDients - rhubarb:

3-4 sticks rhubarb, roughly chopped

2 Tbsp brown sugar

splash of grenadine, optional

inGreDients - Duck:

Ɩ�ƋŸŞ��ĘĜĹåŸå�Āƴå�ŸŞĜÏå��2 tsp salt

2 large duck breasts, trimmed and

fat scored

inGreDients - pak choi:

groundnut oil, for frying

1 red chilli, chopped

4 pak choi, quartered

soy sauce, to taste

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For the Garnish:

50g brown sugar

½ stick rhubarb, cut into 1¾cm batons

20g butter

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methoD - sauce:

ŐũƐ{ƣƒƐƒĚåƐžƣď±ŹƐ±ĻÚƐƽĞĻåď±ŹƐĞĻƐ±Ɛž±ƣÏåŤ±ĻƐ±ĻÚƐÆŹĞĻďƐƒŇƐ±ƐÆŇĞĮØƐƐƐƐƒĚåĻƐŹåÚƣÏåƐƒĚåƐĚå±ƒƐ±ĻÚƐÏŇŇīƐƣĻƒĞĮƐĞƒƐÆåďĞĻžƐƒŇƐƒĚĞÏīåĻƐ±ĻÚƐ caramelise.

ƞũƐ�ÚÚƐƒĚåƐÏĚĞÏīåĻƐžƒŇÏīũƐ�ŇŇīƐƣĻƒĞĮƐƒĚåƐž±ƣÏåƐĚ±žƐŹåÚƣÏåÚƐĞĻƐƐƐƐƽŇĮƣķåƐÆǅƐĚ±ĮüũƐ�ÚÚƐƒĚåƐÆƣƒƒåŹƐƒŇƐĀĻĞžĚƐƒĚåƐž±ƣÏåũ

methoD - rhubarb:

ŐũƐ{Į±ÏåƐƒĚåƐÏĚŇŤŤåÚƐŤĞåÏåžƐĞĻƒŇƐ±ƐŤ±ĻƐƾĞƒĚƐƒĚåƐžƣď±ŹØƐƒƾŇƐƐƐƐƒ±ÆĮåžŤŇŇĻžƐƾ±ƒåŹƐ±ĻÚƐďŹåĻ±ÚĞĻåØƐĞüƐƣžĞĻďũƐƞũƐ�ŇŇīƐƣĻƒĞĮƐƒĚåƐŹĚƣÆ±ŹÆƐĚ±žƐžŇüƒåĻåÚũƐ�ĮĮŇƾƐƒŇƐÏŇŇĮƐžĮĞďĚƒĮǅØƐƐƐƐƒĚåĻƐƒĞŤƐĞĻƒŇƐ±ƐÆĮåĻÚåŹƐ±ĻÚƐŤƣĮžåƐƒŇƐüŇŹķƐ±ƐŤƣŹæåũƐ

methoD - Duck:

ŐũƐ{Į±ÏåƐƒĚåƐ�ĚĞĻåžåƐĀƽåƐžŤĞÏåƐŇĻƐ±ƐŤĮ±ƒåƐ±ĮŇĻďƐƾĞƒĚƐ±ƐďŇŇÚƐƐƐƐŤĞĻÏĚƐŇüƐž±ĮƒũƐƞũƐaĞǄƐƒŇďåƒĚåŹƐ±ĻÚƐƒĚåĻƐŹƣÆƐƒĚåƐÚƣÏīƐÆŹå±žƒžƐƾĞƒĚƐƒĚåƐķĞǄƒƣŹåũƗũƐX±ǅƐƒĚåƐÚƣÏīƐÆŹå±žƒžØƐžīĞĻĝžĞÚåƐÚŇƾĻƐĞĻƐ±ƐÏŇĮÚƐüŹǅĞĻďƐŤ±ĻũƐċũƐ�ƣŹĻƐŇĻƐƒĚåƐĚå±ƒƐ±ĻÚƐÏŇŇīƐƣĻƒĞĮƐƒĚåƐžīĞĻƐĞžƐďŇĮÚåĻĝÆŹŇƾĻƐ±ĻÚƐ the duck is almost cooked through.

ĂũƐ�ƣŹĻƐƒĚåƐÆŹå±žƒžƐŇƽåŹƐ±ĻÚƐŹåķŇƽåƐƒĚåƐŤ±ĻƐüŹŇķƐƒĚåƐĚå±ƒũƐƌũƐ�ĚåƐÚƣÏīƐƾĞĮĮƐÏŇĻƒĞĻƣåƐƒŇƐÏŇŇīƐƾĞƒĚƐƒĚåƐŹåžĞÚƣ±ĮƐĚå±ƒƐüŹŇķƐƒĚåƐƐƐƐƐŤ±ĻØƐÆƣƒƐƒĚĞžƐķåƒĚŇÚƐåĻžƣŹåžƐĞƒƐƾŇĻŷƒƐŇƽåŹÏŇŇīũƐFƒƐ±ĮžŇƐ±ĮĮŇƾžƐƐƐƐƐƒĚåƐÚƣÏīƐƒŇƐŹåžƒƐÆåüŇŹåƐžåŹƽĞĻďũ

methoD For pak choi:

ŐũƐ�ÚÚƐ±ƐĮĞƒƒĮåƐďŹŇƣĻÚĻƣƒƐŇĞĮƐƒŇƐ±ƐƾŇīƐ±ĻÚƐžƒĞŹƐüŹǅƐƒĚåƐÏĚĞĮĮĞƐüŇŹƐŐĝƞƐ minutes.

ƞũƐ�ĚŹŇƾƐĞĻƐƒĚåƐŤ±īƐÏĚŇĞƐ±ĻÚƐžƒĞŹƐüŹǅƐüŇŹƐ±ĻŇƒĚåŹƐƒƾŇƐķĞĻƣƒåžƐƐƐƐƐÆåüŇŹåƐ±ÚÚĞĻďƐƒĚåƐžŇǅƐž±ƣÏåƐ±ĻÚƐĀžĚƐž±ƣÏåũƐƗũƐ�ŇŇīƐüŇŹƐŐĝƞƐķĞĻƣƒåžØƐŇŹƐƣĻƒĞĮƐƒĚåƐŤ±īƐÏĚŇĞƐĞžƐƒåĻÚåŹũ

For the Garnish:

ŐũƐ�ĞķŤĮǅƐķåĮƒƐƒĚåƐžƣď±ŹƐĞĻƐ±ƐŤ±ĻØƐ±ÚÚƐƒĚåƐŹĚƣÆ±ŹÆƐÆ±ƒŇĻžƐ±ĻÚƐƒĚåƐÆƣƒƒåŹØƐƒŇžžƐƒŇƐÏŇ±ƒƐƒĚåƐŹĚƣÆ±ŹÆƐĞĻƐƒĚåƐÏ±Ź±ķåĮũ

�ŇƐžåŹƽåØƐžĮĞÏåƐƒĚåƐÚƣÏīƐÆŹå±žƒžƐĞĻƐĚ±ĮüƐĮåĻďƒĚƾ±ǅžƐ±ĻÚƐžĚ±ŹåƐƒĚåķƐŇƣƒƐÆåƒƾååĻƐüŇƣŹƐžåŹƽĞĻďƐŤĮ±ƒåžũƐ:±ŹĻĞžĚƐƒĚåƐÚƣÏīƐƾĞƒĚƐƒĚåƐŹĚƣÆ±ŹÆƐÆ±ƒŇĻžØƐŤƣƒƐžŇķåƐŤ±īƐÏĚŇĞƐ±ĮŇĻďžĞÚåƐ±ĻÚƐŤŇƣŹƐ±ƐĮĞƒƒĮåƐŇüƐƒĚåƐž±ƣÏåƐŇƽåŹƐƒĚåƐÚƣÏīũ

Duck and Rhubarb

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Oven Roasted Kudu Loin

inGreDients4 x 160g kudu loin, trimmed 25 ml canola oil 20g butter 2 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed 2-3 sprigs thyme maldon salt and freshly ground black pepper

methoD 1. Preheat the oven to 220’c.2. rub the kudu Loin with plenty of salt and pepper and the oil. 3. heat a large frying pan until very hot. 4. fry the loin on all sides until browned. 5. transfer to a roasting tin. 6. Place the kudu loin in the centre of the roasting tin, arrange the whole garlic bulbs ��±ųŅƚĹÚ�ƋĘå�ĀĬĬåƋ�±ĹÚ�ÚųĜǄǄĬå�ƵĜƋĘ�±�ĬĜƋƋĬå�ŅĜĬţ�7. roast for 23 minutes for medium-rare.8. when the beef is cooked, remove from the oven, cover with foil. 9. leave to rest for 15 minutes.

inGreDients - semi DrieD roma tomatoes80 g roma tomatoes 1 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves salt and pepper methoD - semi DrieD roma tomatoes 1. Preheat oven to 150°c. Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper. Place a wire rack on the prepared tray. cut 1kg roma tomatoes in half lengthways. arrange the tomato, cut-side up, on the wire rack.2. season the tomato with salt and pepper. sprinkle with 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves. Bake in oven for 2 1/2 hours or until the tomato is dry around the edges but still soft in the centre. 3. set aside to cool completely.4. transfer to an airtight container. cover with extra virgin olive oil.

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inGreDients - FonDant potato150g butter 4 potatoes, peeled, cut into barrel-shapes using a cookie cutter 75ml chicken stock 2 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed 2-3 sprigs thyme maldon salt freshly ground black pepper

methoD - FonDant potato 1. heat the butter over a medium heat in a saucepan. 2. when the butter is foaming add the potatoes and fry until deep golden-brown on one side, about 5-6 minutes. (do not move the potatoes as they cook.)3. turn over the potatoes and cook for a further 5-6 minutes, or until golden-brown on both sides. 4. carefully pour in the stock, then add the garlic cloves and thyme sprigs. 5. season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.6. cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat until the stock is simmering. simmer the potatoes until tender, then remove the potatoes from the pan using a slotted spoon and keep warm.

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methoD - sautéeD asparaGus

1. Melt the butter or margarine in a large skillet over

medium-high heat.

2. Add the garlic and asparagus spears; cover and cook

for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until asparagus

is tender.

3. If you like your asparagus well done, reduce heat and

cook an additional 10 minutes.

methoD - sautéeD enGlish spinach

1. Wash and dry the spinach.

Ɩţ�Bå±Ƌ�ƋĘå�ŅĜĬ�ĜĹ�±�Ÿ±ƚƋæ�Ş±Ĺ�Ņƴåų�ĵåÚĜƚĵ�Ęå±Ƌţ�3. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant (do not let

brown), about 30 seconds.

4. Add half of the spinach and cook, turning with tongs,

until it begins to wilt,

about 1 minute. Add the remaining spinach and

season with the salt and pepper and continue to

cook, turning, until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.

5. Drain on kitchen towel before plating.

methoD - Juniper sauce

Ŏţ��±ƚƋæ�ƋĘå�Ï±ųųŅƋŸØ�ÏåĬåųƼØ�Ĭååĩ�±ĹÚ�ŅĹĜŅĹŸ�ĜĹ�ƴåųƼ�ĬĜƋƋĬå� oil.

Ɩţ�eÚÚ�ƋĘå�ģƚĹĜŞåų�ÆåųųĜåŸØ�ƵĘĜÏĘ�Ę±Ÿ�Æå�ÏųƚŸĘåÚ�ƵĜƋĘ��ƋĘå�ā±Ƌ�ŸĜÚå�Ņü�±�ĩĹĜüå�ÆĬ±ÚåţƐţ�kĹÏå�ƋĘå�ƴåčåƋ±ÆĬåŸ�Ę±Ÿ�ÏŅĬŅƚųåÚØ�ÚåčĬ±Ǆå�ƋĘå�Ş±Ĺ��ƵĜƋĘ�ƋĘå�ųåÚ�ƵĜĹå�±ĹÚ�±ÚÚ�Āƴå�ŸŞĜÏå�ŞŅƵÚåų�ě�ÏŅŅĩ� down over a moderate heat until reduced by half.

4. Add the beef stock and reduce by half again.

5. Strain the sauce and set aside.

ƅţ��ƋĜų�ĜĹ�ÆƚƋƋåų�ģƚŸƋ�ÆåüŅųå�ŸåųƴĜĹčţ

methoD - VerJuice reDuction

Ŏţ�%ĜŸŸŅĬƴå�ƋĘå�Ÿƚč±ų�ĜĹ�ƋĘå��åųģƚĜÏå�±ĹÚ�ÆųĜĹč�ƋŅ�ƋĘå� boil.

2. Cook down over a moderated heat until reduced by

half.

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Oven Roasted Kudu Loin cont...

inGreDients - sautéeD asparaGus

3 tablespoons butter

1 bunch fresh asparagus

3 cloves garlic chopped

inGreDients - sautéeD enGlish spinach

3 tablespoons butter

500g English Spinach

3 cloves garlic, chopped

inGreDients - Juniper sauce

100g celery, washed and cut into

chunks

100g carrots, peeled and cut into

chunks

162g onions, peeled and cut into

quarters

100g leeks, washed and cut into

chunks

3 cloves garlic

8 Juniper berries

350 ml Port

1 pinches Chinese 5 Spice

600 ml beef stock

40g unsalted butter

inGreDients - VerJuice reDuction

ƖĂǈ�ĵĬ��åųģƚĜÏå��100 g Sugar

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Debbie Rich is not your average vegan. !e vibrant and energetic proponent for healthy living is

passionate about food and enthusiastic about life. Debbie "rst discovered the bene"ts of healthy eating as

a way of life about three years ago. She was approaching the big Five O and what with so many

new reported cases of cancer, she decided to go on a detox. Prior to this, Debbie was a co#ee loving,

ca#eine addicted chocoholic. She constantly craved sugar but soon realised that the energy rush she was

getting from the sugar was short lived. As a birthday gift to herself, Debbie embarked upon a

three month no meat, wheat free vegan diet. She soon

felt more energised and realised that the ‘healthier’

feeling she was experiencing was coming from the

simple change in diet. Debbie was in love, and decided

ƋĘåųå�±ĹÚ�ƋĘåĹ�ƋŅ�čŅ�ŅĹ�±Ĺ�ĜĹƴåŸƋĜč±ƋĜƴå�ģŅƚųĹåƼ�ĜĹƋŅ�ƋĘå�nutritional properties of food. Without any chef skills or

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It was not long before Debbie was invited to share her

tasty creations at the popular iHeart market in Durban

and although, many were reluctant to even give the

tasty treats a try, she persevered. This coincided with

the shift in eating habits and toward a healthier lifestyle

by people in general and soon Debbie’s delicious

rainbow rolls were the talk of the town.

8ųŅĵ�ƋĘå�ĜBå±ųƋ�ĵ±ųĩåƋ�%åÆÆĜå�ŅĹÏå�±č±ĜĹ�ÆųŅƚčĘƋ�Ęåų�passion to another Durban favourite market, The

aŅųĹĜĹč��ų±Úåţ�FƋ�Ƶ±Ÿ�Ęåųå�ƋĘ±Ƌ�F�ĵåƋ�Ęåų�üŅų�ƋĘå�ĀųŸƋ�ƋĜĵå�±ĹÚ�ƋųĜåÚ�Ęåų�ÚåĬĜÏĜŅƚŸ��±ĜĹÆŅƵ�ųŅĬĬØ�ĀĬĬåÚ�ƵĜƋĘ�±ĬĬ�things yummy, like tahini, hummus and tzatziki with all

manner of colourful raw vegetables. It was my turn to

fall in love. Debbie has no formal chef training and does

not profess to be one, what she is, is passionate about

how valuable our health is. She loves food that looks as

good as it tastes. She believes, that the way we eat can

help our bodies heal themselves and says,

“!is ain’t no hippy hot box, mother trucker!”

Out To Lunch

With My Darling Clementine

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tel: 083 449 2880


Facebook: kƚƋ�ƋŅ�ĬƚĹÏĘ�%�ctwitter: @clementinesDBN.

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�åüŅųå�Ęåų�üŅŅÚ�ģŅƚųĹåƼØ�%åÆÆĜå�Ƶ±Ÿ�±�ÏĬŅƋĘĜĹč�designer and was responsible for the highly

ÚåŸĜų±ÆĬå�ÏĘĜĬÚųåĹűŸ�ŞƼģ±ĵ±�ĬĜĹå��Ĭƚå��Ƌ±ųClothing. With her keen eye and creative ability, it

is no wonder that her food is colourful and

pleasing to both the eye and the palate. Her

delicious homemade wraps are made from

either pressed beetroot, sundried tomato or

sweet potato. They’re light and easy to eat and

the presentation in a banana leaf is practical and

innovative.

About a year ago, an old caravan caught her

eye and Debbie thought, it might make a good

food truck. With food trucks becoming more

and more popular around the country the timing

could not have been better. A year later, with

many long hours of sweat and labour,

Clementine is ready to hit the road.

With her bright colours and interesting design,

I’m sure you will not miss her. Clementine is

special to Debbie as most of the work was done

ÆƼ�%åÆÆĜå�±ĹÚ�Ęåų�ĘƚŸÆ±ĹÚØ�ƋĘå�ŞųŅģåÏƋ�ĜŸ�±�personal one.

If you’re keen to learn about whole foods or

ƴåč±Ĺ�å±ƋĜĹč�%åÆÆĜå�ŅýåųŸ�±�ŅĹÏå�±�ĵŅĹƋĘ�workshop to anyone interested and is eager

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“Why wait to experience bad health, before you pay attention and look for good health”

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autumn SmootHie

ingreDientS:

1/2 cup almonds1 tsp tumeric or small piece of fresh turmeric1 tbsp raw honey1 piece of fresh ginger2 teaspoons cinnamon1 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice1 banana1 tbsp linseeds

metHoD:

1. blend all the ingredients together in a high powered blender or smoothie machine2, serve chilled

HeaLtH beniFitS :Î� almonds are alkalineÎ� �ƚĵåųĜÏ�ĜŸ�±ĹƋĜ�ĜĹā±ĵĵ±ƋŅųÎ� Ginger helps digestionÎ� banana has potassiumÎ� linseeds are good omegasÎ� cinnamon helps blood sugar Î� orange juice has Vitiman c

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ingreDientS:

Ɩ�Ĭ±ųčå�eƚÆåųčĜĹåx�ÆųĜĹģ±ĬŸƖ�ÏƚŞŸ�ŸƚĹāŅƵåų�ŸååÚŸ1 cup chopped red onion

2 cloves garlic

2 cups chopped parsley

2 tsp Himalayan salt

2 tsp coriander powder

4 tsp cumin

4 tsp medium masala

Ŏ�ÏƚŞ�čų±ĵ�āŅƚųŠÏĘĜÏĩ�Şå±�āŅƚųš1 tsp grated ginger

methoD:

Ŏţ�:ųĜĬĬ��ƋĘå�ŸƚĹāŅƵåų�ŸååÚŸ�ŅĹ�±��Æ±ĩĜĹč�Ƌų±Ƽ�ģƚŸƋ�ƚĹƋĜĬ�ƋĘåƼ�ģƚŸƋ�ŸƋ±ųƋ� to change colour.

Ɩţ��ŅŅĩ�ƋĘå�ÆųĜĹģ±ĬŸ�ĜĹ�±�Ŏíǈ�ÚåčųååŸ� oven till the skin begins to wrinkle,

about 30 mins.

Ɛţ�XåƋ�ÆųĜĹģ±ĬŸ�ÏŅŅĬ�±ĹÚ�ƋĘåĹ�ÏĘŅŞ�ĜĹƋŅ� small pieces.

4. Blend all the ingredients together

in a S blade blender so that they

bind together.

5. Take out the mixture and form

burger patties.

ƅţ�8ųƼ�ĜĹ�±�ĬĜƋƋĬå�ÏŅÏŅĹƚƋ�ŅĜĬ�ƋĜĬĬ�ƋĘå� outside is crispy.

�åŹƽåƐŇĻƐ±ƐÆåÚƐƐŇüƐžŤĞŹ±ĮĮåÚƐǍƣÏÏĚĞĻĞØžĚŹåÚÚåÚƐžŤĞĻ±ÏĚØÏĚŇŤŤåÚƐÏåĮåŹǅũƐkĻƐƒŇŤƐŇüƐƒĚåƐÆƣŹďåŹƐŤƣƒƐ±ƐÚŇĮĮŇŤƐŇüƐĚƣķķƣžØžŇķåƐž±Įž±Ɛ±ĻÚƐsome sprouts and some chopped avo.

Î� Alternative to a bun is a big portobello mushroom cooked in the oven for 10 mins with garlic and olive oil.

aubergine Vegan burger

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inGreDients tart base:

1 cup of ground nuts

1 cup of desiccated coconut

1/4 melted honey

1 tsp vanilla powder

pinch of salt

methoD tart base:

1. Add all ingredients together.

2. Take one tablespoon and press the

mixture down into small tartlet

bowls or all of it into one large tart

dish.

inGreDients tart:

1 cup soaked dates

1 cup coconut milk( without the E

additives)

1/2 cup cacao powder

1tsp vanilla powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 Tbsp Lecithin

1/2 cup coconut oil

1/2 cup coconut water

1/2 cut peanut butter( the one

without additives)

methoD tart:

1. Melt coconut oil at a low heat

2. Blend all the ingredients together

except coconut oil and once the

texture is smooth then add the

coconut oil.

3. Pour into the tart dish and place

into the freezer until set.

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Peanut butter & CaCao tart

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