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December 2013December 2013

The world of celebration

wonderful wonderful

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Festive food, decor,

gifts and more

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PUBLISHED ON BEHALF OF PICK N PAY BY JOHN BROWN SOUTH AFRICA

Featured PnP General Merchandise products are available nationwide at Hypers and selected Supers, unless stated otherwise. Can’t fi nd these products? Call PnP’s customer care line on 0800 11 22 88.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Christmas! It’s time to indulge yourself and your loved ones with fi ne food and celebrations. We may not

have snow, but we can still create a Christmas wonderland.So add sparkle to your home with our full array of

decorations, crackers and wreaths, or follow our easy instructions to make your own.

This year we bring you the best in traditional festive fare. Our recipes for perfect roasts paired with mouth-watering sides and delectable desserts make creating the ultimate year-end feast easy as pie.

It wouldn’t be Christmas without presents, and we have a guide to gifts for the whole family. Remember to wrap them in style, then sit back and enjoy the smiles.

May your home be fi lled with laughter this festive season!

With love from the PnP Christmas team, xxx

04 Dashing decor

Add Christmas charm with DIY crackers and designer snowfl akes.

08 Radiant wreaths

Get the kids involved making marshmallow and fabric wreaths.

14 Festive feast

Win your guests over with a new take on traditional fare.

19 Sumptuous sides

A choice of modern, moreish side dishes.

20 Decadent

desserts

Fashionably fruity or creamy? You choose.

24 The gift of giving

Gifts to make the whole family smile.

32 Foodie favourites

Fabulous kitchen essentials for the food fundis in your life.

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slide them into ornate fans asplace cards.

Dashing decor

Start decorating early this year to get into the festive spirit. Whether you shop till you

drop or go DIY, do it with friends and family and bring on the good times for all

to share. We’ve got decorations and crackers the kids can help make, a

marshmallow wreath you can pull apart and roast at the Boxing Day braai and

plenty of trinkets to brighten up your tree, patio and home.

Set the tone with sparkly tree trimmings, great gift wrapping

and cool crackers

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Cracker happy Share the fun with the ones you love, and spoil them with festive favourites. All together now...

1-4 Assorted foil and luxury crackers from R79.99

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GET THE TEMPLATESTo get downloadable DIY cracker templates, go to the Fresh Living section of the Pick n Pay website to make your printouts.

Go for luxe

with extra-

fab fi llers

www.picknpay.co.za

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Decor Christmas

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Crackers made with scrapbook paper

160gm A4 white card Downloadable templateEdge punchScrapbook paperRibbonsCracker snap pullsSmall gift or treatDouble-sided tape

What to do:

* Download the cracker template from www.picknpay.co.za.

* Print it out on 160gm card. Cut on the solid lines, using a craft knife.

Toilet-roll cracker

Toilet rollWhite tissue paperSticky tapeCracker snap pullsSmall gift or treatTemplate printout Washi tapeString or ribbonsScissors

What to do:

* Cut the tissue paper in rectangles of 18x25cm; you will need 3 layers for each cracker.

* Roll the tissue paper around the toilet roll, and stick in place with sticky tape.

* Tie a pretty string or ribbon around the ends; remember to add a gift and snap pulls.

* Print out the template from www.picknpay.co.za, and cut out the rectangles.

* Follow the guides on the template to stick down Washi tape stripes.

* Wrap it around the crackers and secure in place with double-sided tape.

* Gently score the card on the dashed lines, to make bending easier.

* Use the edge punch to create a decorative edge on the two opposite ends of your cutout.

* Roll the cutout into a cracker shape and stick with double-sided tape. Tie a ribbon around the one pleated end where the diamond shapes were cut out.

* Add a gift and snap pull inside before you tie the second ribbon.

* Cut a rectangle of 18x7cm from pretty scrapbook paper and wrap it around the body or centre part of the cracker, securing it in place with double-sided tape.

* Cut a star from different scrapbook paper to decorate your cracker, using double-sided tape.

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HANG A WREATH IN YOUR HOME AS A SIGN OF FAMILY

UNITY. EVEN BETTER: MAKE IT TOGETHER.

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Marshmallow wreath

White marshmallowsToothpicksPolystyrene wreath baseRibbon

What to do:

* Cover the wreath base with marshmallows by attaching them to the polystyrene base with toothpicks.

* Tie a ribbon to the top of the wreath to hang it with.

Fabric and ribbon wreath (opposite page)

Fabric in 3 different coloursRibbonsPolystyrene wreath baseScissors

What to do:

* Cut the fabric in 5x50cm strips; you will need about 8–10 strips in each colour.

DO IT YOURSELF

Radiant wreathsBig or small, natural or not, wreaths work indoors, outdoors and on the tree

* Simply tie the strips of fabric around the wreath base. Trim the ends if needed.

* Cut the ribbons to be equal lengths and tie around the wreath in the same way.

* Hang the wreath with a ribbon.

1 Brown wreath R99.99 2 Heart-shaped wreath 3 Twine wreath R99.99

Rice Krispies treatsCombine 2 Tbsp (30g) butter and 150g marshmallows in a microwavable bowl. Microwave for 1 minute. Stir until smooth and fold in 3 cups (90g) Rice Krispies cereal. Spoon into silicone cups or press mixture into a lightly greased and lined dish. Allow to cool, slice into 2–3cm blocks and serve.

TIPWhat to do with the leftover pink marshmallows:

In the icy northern European winter, wreaths were once a symbol of hope for the coming spring.

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All that glitters Turn your home into a Christmas wonderland with tinsel, trinkets, fairy lights and more

These angel wing hearts will add a soft touch to your tree. Also cute on door handles or strung together as bunting.

1 Soft hanging hearts R29.99 each 2 Bird house R159.99 3 Assorted Christmas balls 4 Decorated balls (4-pack) R69.99 5 Flower pick R19.99 6 Metal heart R24.99 7 Hanging wooden horse tree decorations (6-pack) R79.99

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Snowfl akes

Pipe cleaners (3 per snowfl ake)BeadsScissorsString

What to do:

* Cut 3x10cm lengths of the pipe cleaners, plus 6x2,5cm and 6x2cm pieces.

* Attach the three 10cm pieces by twisting them around each

other in the centre.

* Bend the six arms to form the fl at, basic shape of a snowfl ake; trim the arms if necessary to make them all more or less the same length.

* Attach the six 2,5cm pieces in the same way to each of the arms, about 1,5cm from the centre, and then attach the short 2cm pieces about 1,5cm from these ones on each arm.

* You should now have a snowfl ake shape. Decorate the snowfl ake even more by threading beads to the ends of the pipe cleaners. Fasten a loop of string to one arm of the snowfl ake to hang it with.

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Baubles

Polystyrene baublesFlower punchVarious colour cardPinsString or ribbon

What to do:

* Cut the card into 4cm strips, that way it is easier to punch the fl owers.

* Punch fl owers from the card.

* Pin the fl owers to the polystyrene baubles; cover the whole ball.

* Using a pin, attach a loop of ribbon or string to the bauble, to hang it with.

DIY TIPS

* You can recycle old Christmas cards to make colourful decorations using the punch method above.

* Get the kids involved: prep the fi ddly bits and let them do the fun parts like gluing and hanging on the tree.

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Wrap it upOpening them is half the fun, so get creative and make your gifts look pretty this Christmas

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WRAPPING TIPS

* Save money and make your own gift boxes. Cover recycled boxes in the prettiest wrapping paper you can fi nd and top with stylish ribbons.

* Some tree decorations make great wrapping accessories, like these red and silver bows.

Red,

silver and

gold spell

Christmas!

1 Gift ribbon 2 PnP gift wrap (3-rolls) R29.99 3 Decorative ribbon from R19.99 each 4 Christmas bows (4-pack) R29.99

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Wishing you a Healthy, Happy

Festive Season

For more information contact us at (011) 762 5261 or visit our website: www.pouyoukas.co.za

Serve up the goodness of natural whole foods.

Choose life. Choose health. Choose Pouyoukas.

Your whole foods pantry

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Festive feast

‘Tis the season for sharing, and nothing brings people together like a really great meal. Go traditional this Christmas, get everyone around a table and bring on the fun. If a three-course dinner seems like too much work, get each of your guests to bring a dish. Whatever you

do, enjoy it!

Create the ultimate Christmas spread with these

mouth-watering recipes

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Gammon with pineapple glaze

1 PnP deboned gammon1 onion1 chilli 4cm knob ginger, sliced 4 garlic cloves

Glaze:1 pineapple, cored and thinly sliced1 packet PnP gammon glaze1 Tbsp (15ml) hot English mustard powder1 tsp (5ml) fresh ginger, gratedSalt and milled pepper

SERVES 6-8

Moreish mains These delicious traditional dishes will have everyone coming back for more

Place gammon, onion, chilli, ginger and garlic in a pot and cover with water. Simmer for 2 hours. Remove and allow to cool.Carefully peel off skin with the aid of a knife. Preheat oven to 200°C and place gammon on foil-lined baking tray.Lay slices of pineapple over gammon.Mix glaze with mustard powder and ginger and carefully brush over gammon and pineapple.Bake, basting frequently, until golden and slightly charred. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Bacon-draped turkey with cranberry and pear

Olive oil2 pears, peeled and diced½ tsp (5ml) each all spice, nutmeg and cinnamonGrated peel and juice (30ml) of ½ lemon½ cup (125ml) dried cranberries1 stuffi ng recipe pg 181 PnP young turkey, defrosted1 packet (250g) PnP streaky baconSalt and milled pepper

SERVES 6

Preheat oven to 180°C.Sauté the pears and spices in the oil until soft. Allow to cool, then mix with lemon peel and juice, cranberries and stuffi ng ingredients. Season.Stuff 1/³ of mixture under turkey neck fl ap and remaining in cavity. Season turkey all over.Lay bacon rashers over turkey breast and legs. Cover with foil.Roast for 75 minutes, then uncover and cook for a further 20-30 minutes. Remove and allow to rest for 15 minutes before carving.

Roast chicken with sherry and thyme gravy

1 large onion, thickly slicedFew sprigs thyme¼ cup (60ml) soft butter2 PnP free-range chickensSalt and milled pepper

Gravy:1/³ cup (80ml) medium cream sherry 1 Tbsp (15ml) thyme leaves½ cup (125ml) chicken stock½ cup (125ml) PnP sultanas 2 tsp (10ml) cornfl our (mixed with a little cold water)

SERVES 8

Preheat oven to 180°C. Lay onion slices and thyme in bottom of a roasting tray.Rub chickens with butter, seasoning and thyme leaves.Roast chickens, covered with foil for 45 minutes.Remove foil and cook for 30-45 minutes more or until chickens are golden-brown and tender. Allow to rest for some minutes before serving.Drain and strain pan juices. Thicken with cornfl our mixture. Place in a small saucepan with remaining gravy ingredients and cook until thickened. Season to taste and serve in a heated jug.

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Tongue salad

1 PnP pickled and cooked tongue, thinly sliced1 packet (100g) rocket1 packet (30g) watercress½ cup (125ml) baby gherkins, halved lengthways¼ cup (60ml) baby pickled onions, halved½ cup (125ml) sliced radishes1 fennel bulb, shaved

Dressing:1 Tbsp (15ml) each Dijon and whole-grain mustard3 Tbsp (45ml) each olive oil and white balsamic vinegar2 tsp (10ml) honeySalt and milled pepper

SERVES 6-8

Lay tongue slices on a platter.Scatter over all remaining salad ingredients.Whisk dressing ingredients together.Dress salad just before serving.

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STUFFED ONIONS

To make stuffi ng: Mix 1 packet (250g) PnP fresh stuffi ng mixture with the meat from 1 packet (8’s) PnP traditional pork sausages. To stuff onions: Peel 8 large onions and cut 1cm off the top of each. Hollow out onions using a melon baller; don’t cut all the way through. Make shallow slits around the edge of each onion. Stuff cavities with stuffi ng and bake at 180°C for 35 minutes. Serve with roast turkey, chicken or gammon.

Super savouries Start with quality ingredients and each dish is sure to be a resounding success

Baby potatoes are smaller in size and half the hassle. Boil unpeeled then toss in butter or olive oil and herbs, use in a potato salad or halve and roast as you would normal potatoes.

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Unbelievable roastiesPreheat oven to 180°C. Peel and halve 1kg PnP potatoes. Boil for 10 minutes, drain and shake in pot to scuff edges. Tip into a roasting tray, sieve over 2 Tbsp (30ml) cornfl our and shake pan. Season well and add 4 bay leaves, a few sprigs rosemary, thyme and a large knob of butter. Drizzle with oil and roast, turning occasionally, until golden and crunchy.

Char-grilled asparagusGrill 2 bunches PnP asparagus on a hot griddle pan or braai until slightly charred. Toss on a platter with a squeeze of lemon juice, a tablespoon or two of olive tapenade, a few capers and glug of good olive oil.

Shaved Brussels sprout coleslawCarefully shave 1 packet (500g) PnP Brussels sprouts with a mandolin slicer. Toss in a bowl with 2 grated carrots and 1 small shredded red cabbage. Mix ½ cup (125ml) plain yoghurt with ½ cup (125ml) mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp (30ml) whole-grain mustard and a squeeze of honey. Toss dressing through salad. Top with a few dried cranberries and chopped toasted almonds.

Sumptuous sidesChristmas butternutPreheat oven to 180°C. Cut 2-3 small butternuts into long shards.Toss with oil and place on a baking tray. Dot with butter and sprinkle with ½ tsp (3ml) each PnP mixed spice, nutmeg and cinnamon. Season and roast in oven until soft, then scatter with toasted PnP fl aked almonds.

Minted pea saladLightly blanch 2 cups (500ml) PnP frozen peas, 1 packet (200g) mange touts and 1 packet (300g) sugar snap peas. Refresh in iced water and toss on a platter with two packets (30g each) PnP pea shoots. Whisk 2 Tbsp (30ml) mint jelly with 3 Tbsp (45ml) avocado oil and dress salad.

Serve hot

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Hot fl ambéed Christmas cake with ice cream

1 PnP fruit and nut loaf¼ cup (125ml) brandyvanilla ice cream½ packet (50g) PnP fl aked almonds, toasted

SERVES 6

Preheat oven to 180°C. Wrap loaf in foil and bake for 20 minutes or until heated through. Slice loaf and place in a serving bowl.Drizzle over brandy. Flambé just before serving.Scatter with nuts and serve with dollops of ice cream.

Decadent desserts Fresh and fruity or rich and creamy, the cherry on top of every Christmas meal is the perfect pudding

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Roasted peaches with berry slush

1 packet (350g) PnP frozen berries1 cup (250ml) lemonade6-8 ripe peaches, halved and stoned, or 1 large can (650g) PnP peach halves¼ cup (60ml) brown sugar

For serving:PnP fresh raspberries 1 tub (250ml) thick cream, lightly whipped

SERVES 6-8

Blitz berries and lemonade in a blender until smooth. Freeze in a

shallow dish to be fi rm sooner.Preheat oven grill. Sprinkle peach halves with sugar and grill for 5 minutes until slightly caramelised.Scrape frozen berry mixture with a fork to fl uff into ice crystals.Serve peaches warm topped with slush, cream and berries.

Christmas pudding cheese cake

1 packet (200g) digestive biscuits, crushed1/³ cup (80ml) melted butter1 small PnP Christmas pudding, roughly crumbled 1 Tbsp (15ml) gelatine2 Tbsp (30ml) cold water¼ cup (60ml) boiling water¼ cup (60ml) castor sugar1 tub (250ml) PnP cream cheese1 tsp (5ml) vanilla seeds, essence or extract1 cup (250ml) PnP cream, whippedFresh berries, for serving

SERVES 8

Blitz the biscuits in a food processor until fi ne. Mix with butter and press into the bottom of a 20cm, loose-bottomed tart tin.Press ²/³ of the crumbled pudding over biscuit base.Sprinkle gelatine over cold water and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Dissolve “jelly” in boiling water.Mix gelatine water with sugar, cream cheese and vanilla and beat well. Fold through whipped cream and the remainder of the crumbled pudding.Pour mixture over base in tart tin and allow to set.Garnish with assorted berries and serve. In the absence of berries, choose colourful fruit, such as fresh fi gs.

TART TOPPINGS

* Top any sweet treat with PnP frozen or fresh berries.

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p ywith PnP frozen or fresh berries.

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Sweet treats No Christmas is complete without traditional puds, cookies and fruity fare

FROSTED BERRIES

Lightly beat one egg white and lightly brush over a selection of berries. Toss in castor sugar to coat and shake off excess. Place in fridge to set before using.

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1 PnP Christmas pudding 2 PnP mince pies 3 PnP fresh vanilla custard 4 PnP icing sugar 5 PnP fruit cake 6 PnP Genoa cake

Filled with dried fruit and glacé cherries and topped with nuts, this traditional fruit cake originated in 16th century Genoa.

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Thirst quenchers Pair your feast with our excellent selection of bubblies, wines, juices and after-dinner drinks

1 Assorted PnP white wines 2 Galassia tumblers (set of 3) R39.99 3 PnP Frangelico liqueur 4 Assorted PnP coffee blends 5 PnP sparkling wine 6 Champagne fl utes (set of 6) R89.99 7 Silicone ice trays R9.99 8 PnP orange juice

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slide them into ornate fans asplace cards.

The gift of giving

Christmas is all about giving. This doesn’t mean that every present needs to be big and fancy. Put some thought into what

your loved ones will really enjoy and soon the best gifts will be the massive smiles of appreciation. We’ve got a huge array on

offer this year. Take a look at our gift ideas and tips on how to choose them.

From the fashionistas to the foodies, the braaimasters to

the tiny tots, we’ve got gifts for everyone this festive season

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GREAT GIFT TIPS

* Build something. Try Lego, Duplo or old-fashioned wooden models of ships or dinosaurs.

* Start a set. Get him the fi rst in a collection of cars or action fi gures and you can add to it next year.

* Make a mess. Think hygienic mud pies: play dough, water guns or paintball.

* Boys tear through clothing. He can’t have too many T’s and shorts.

Boisterous boysGive him the superhero treatment this holiday – let him loose on an array of rough-’n-ready toys and clothing

Bright, printed T-shirts with popular characters and humorous slogans are sure to please. This PnP Angry Birds T-shirt R39.99

Rev it up with a radio controlled, to-scale collectable model car like this classic 1969 Mustang Boss 302 from Original Muscle Machines R299.99

1 PnP radio-controlled car R299.99 2 PnP Funtime backpack R59.99 3 Spider-Man lunchbox R24.99 4 Spider-Man towel R119.99 5 WMZ coloured pencils R9.99 6 Epic DVD R129.99 7 Assorted T-shirts R39.99 8 PnP red push car R44.99 9 PnP Lego Duplo R199.99 10 PnP Play Dough R99.99

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Glamorous girls Grant all her wishes this Christmas with our selection of clothing, accessories, toys and movies fi t for a little princess

1 PnP pink tiered skirt R59.99 2 PnP stickers R24.99 3 Barbie doll R69.99 4 Teddy bear R89.99 5 PnP Staedtler retractable crayons R24.99 6 Hello Kitty dress R79.99 7 PnP Disney mega 2-pack puzzles R99.99 8 Barbie Mariposa & the Fairy Princess DVD R109.99 9 Hairpin bows set R29.99

Stickers are always a hit and come in every colour and style you can think of. Plus they’re good for your child’s eye-hand co-ordination too!R24.99

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GREAT GIFT TIPS

* Little girls are easy to please, so you won’t need to break the bank to make her happy.

* Get her something special that she can use and that will not just sit in her cupboard for the rest of the year.

* If you’re not certain of her size or preferences, take her shopping – choosing your own presents is also fun.

* Dolls, dresses, stationery... the options really are endless.

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Encourage her inner artist with these Staedtler retractable crayons R24.99, twinned with a colouring book featuring her favourite characters.

Her most-watched movie on DVD will go down a treat – Barbie Mariposa & the Fairy Princess R109.99

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For herIndulge her with summer prints, fabulous fashion and luxurious body butters

1 Turbo hairdryer R499.99 (available at selected stores) 2 PnP gift pack (hand wash, hand lotion and scrub) R79.99 3 PnP body moisturisers R69.99 4 PnP summer dress R169.99 5 PnP scarf R49.99 6 William James Fine Bone China Mug 7 Hair brush R89.99 8 PnP assorted tins R89.99

GREAT GIFT TIPS

* Pick her something pretty: think summer skin, light prints and fl owing fabrics.

* You can never go wrong with jewellery or accessories. Take note of the colours and styles she wears and look for something similar.

* If you’re really not sure what she wants, ask! Chances are she has a list for you to choose from.

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With this designer turbo hairdryer, she’ll never have a hair out of place R499.99

Store anything from baked goods to delicates in these elegantly patterned tins R89.99

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For himSpoil him with gadgets, gear, awesome action fl icks, rugged outdoor clothing and artisan beer

1 PnP BBQ tongs R34.99 2 PnP 36cm kettle braai R129.99 3 PnP men’s checked shirt R99.99 4 Phillips razor R429.99 5 Iron Man 3 DVD R139.99 6 Addis Coolmate 6L R99.99 7 Brewers &Union craft beer 8 PnP Real clothing fl ip fl ops (boys) R23.99, (men’s) R33.99

Craft beer is brewed in micro batches using natural ingredients for fuller fl avours. It has no added chemicals and preservatives, contains vitamin B and can actually be good for you in small quantities.

GREAT GIFT TIPS

* Can’t think of big gifts for the men in your life? Try combining a few smaller ones in a theme.

* Not sure the shirts you bought will fi t? Keep the slips and leave the tags on so he can exchange them if he needs to.

* Out of ideas? Buy him a gift voucher for his favourite store, a short practical course or a day out with friends.

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Foodie favouritesFor the food fundis on your gift list, we’ve got colourful kitchenware and gorgeous gadgets

An old-fashioned stove-top kettle is a must-have for any classy kitchenista.

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Mince pies with Irish coffee

6 tots (180ml) whiskey, or to taste4 cups (1L) freshly brewed coffee6 tsp (30ml) brown sugar1 tub (250ml) thick cream, softly whipped25g grated chocolate, for serving1 packet (6) PnP mince pies SERVES 6

Divide whiskey among 6 warmed wine glasses.Stir sugar through coffee and fi ll up the glasses 2cm from the top.Carefully spoon cream over the back of a spoon to prevent it from mixing into coffee.Sprinkle with grated chocolate and serve with fruit mince pies.

Add some colour to your kitchen with these translucent multi-coloured glasses.

Lock in the fl avour and the health benefi ts with these non-stick, eco-friendly Lock & Lock Vitamin casserole pots and saucepan. From R499.99 per pot. Buy them as singles or a full set.

1 PnP multi-whisk R19.99 2 PnP salt and pepper shakers R30.00 3 PnP stove-top kettles R499.99 4 Anzo kitchen tool set, R399.99 5 PnP steak knife set R59.99 (set of 6) 6 PnP glasses R29 each 7 PnP grater R39.99 8 PnP peeler R14.99 9 Lock & Lock Vitamin Assorted Pots from R499.99 per pot 10 PnP bottle opener R69.99 11 PnP coffee plunger R99.99

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Stocking fi llers Candy, cookies and curios – just about anything works in a Christmas stocking

CHRISTMAS NUTS

Heat ½ cup (125ml) castor sugar in a pan with a tablespoon of water, to melt. Tip in 1 packet (100g) each PnP almonds, cashew nuts and walnuts, 1 tsp (5ml) each cumin seeds, fennel and chilli fl akes (to taste) and 3 Tbsp (45ml) soy sauce. Toss quickly to mix well. Tip onto a greased piece of foil and spread out. Cool to separate and serve.

GO SHOPPING!More is defi nitely more when it comes to stocking fi llers; fi nding lots of little things is so much better than getting one big gift, so go wild!

1 PnP Christmas marshmallow strings 2 PnP peanut brittle and caramel fudge 3 Pnp Santa Claus 4 PnP milk chocolate hollow balls 5 PnP candy canes 6 PnP cupcake baking kit 7 PnP shortbread fi ngers 8 PnP jelly sweets

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