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EDITOR JANINE COLLINS CONTENT EDITOR CAITLIN GENG ART DIRECTOR CARRYL BRISTOW DESIGNER SAM RICE DIGITAL EDITOR JONI VAN DER MERWE FOOD EDITOR MARGIE ELS-BURGER RECIPE DEVELOPER & STYLIST NOMVUSELELO MNCUBE ACTING COPY EDITOR ROBYN LAWRENSON FEATURES
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My Favourites In This Issue
In Fashion this month, we looked at locally and ethically made clothing: there’s some amazing talent out there and with COVID-19 seriously threatening the smaller businesses in the industry, we wholeheartedly support these homegrown makers and design
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Hello Again!
At last! Welcome to our June issue… You’ll have noticed by now that our May issue could not be published under lockdown, but we spent the shutdown preparing a jam-packed, positive and hopefully uplifting June issue for you. Where do I possibly begin?
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Get In Touch
This month’s star letter will receive one case each of Retief Reserve’s red and white wine worth R2 000 The Retief Reserve range celebrates over 80 years of winemaking expertise and passion, garnered over three generations of the Retief family. The
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At Our Table
Rooibos is a proudly South African product that grows in the Cederberg mountain region of the Western Cape. This evergreen bush with needle-like leaves is packed with antioxidants, is a natural anti-inflammatory and contains no caffeine. Some other h
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Life In Full Colour
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Reader Of The Month
Beaulah Kruger lives in Melkbosstrand with her husband and 14-year-old son. She’s been diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer stage 3 and is doing well with her chemo and treatment. …BOOK Animal Farm by George Orwell. …MOVIE The Usual Suspects. …R
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FATHER’S Day Spoils
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Sublime style from Block & Chisel
Luxurious furniture and decor providers Block & Chisel have opened a new store, located at 155 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkwood. ‘The popular Parkwood suburb with its galleries, coffee shops and restaurants is the ideal backdrop for our latest showroom,’ s
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Loving Local
Sustainable fashion is something we’re hearing more and more about, and as a reaction to the ‘fast fashion’ craze, the world is starting to realise that we need to adopt a more conscious approach to fashion. We can no longer ignore the fact that the
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Pichulik
PICHULIK is an ethical jewellery, accessories and womenswear range. Each piece is a talisman, handcrafted from organic materials. The distinguishing components of any PICHULIK jewellery piece are the innovative and sculptural use of locally produced
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COSMETIC TREATMENTS Everything You Need To Know
How painful is Botox? Can you afford dermal fillers, and how much of a difference will they really make? And what exactly is a ‘vampire facial’? Dr Nel explains. ‘These are my speciality and one of my favourite treatments!’ says Dr Nel. ‘Dermal fille
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Beauty Top 10
CONSTANT HAND-WASHING CAN LEAVE YOUR HANDS FEELING EXTRA DRY, THE SKIN’S NATURAL BARRIER COMPROMISED AND YOUR HANDS PRONE TO SKIN PROBLEMS. TREAT THEM THIS MONTH…. 1 Oh So Heavenly Happy Hands Tea Therapy Hand Serum, R27.99
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Did You Know?
Not all hand creams are created equal. Choose one that addresses your most urgent needs. Retinol will keep skin moist, peptides can boost collagen production for smoother skin and vitamin C can help zap age spots and fight wrinkles. Make sure your da
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Blood Couldn’t Make Us Any Closer’
Andile ‘Dj Andy X’ Xolo and his wife, Lebogang, have been married for 10 years. They have two kids together: Andy’s step-daughter Palesa, 15, and their son, Oluthando, 8. ‘Andy and I met in Swaziland at a New Year’s Eve Party. I went on a road trip
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‘I Got My Vigour Back!’
‘As a child, I struggled immensely with intense tiredness. I’d find myself exhausted and lacking energy for no reason, even if I hadn’t been involved in extracurricular activities after school. ‘For most of my matric year, I wasn’t able to attend a f
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Work Smart
Anja van Beek, talent strategist and leadership coach Anjavanbeek.co.za, @anjavanbeek.coaching, Linkedin.com/in/anja-van-beek Instead of trying to tackle a to-do list every day that just keeps growing, make a list of what your pivotal tasks are for
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New Manager Blues
Q I’m having some issues with boundaries in the workplace. I have always been friends with my co-workers, but I recently got promoted into a management position, where I’m now managing my co-workers. Is there a way I can remain friends with them, whi
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Love To Win!
Beat the winter dryness and keep your family’s skin nourished with Pure Beginnings’ range of tried and trusted organic skincare. Known for its hydrating and nourishing properties, the Pure Beginnings range of pH-balanced skincare products is your ide
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Delicious Winter Fare, Home-baked Loaves, And How To Make Gluten-free Flours
Serves 4 Takes 40 mins + resting 1.2kg tomahawk beef steak30ml black or mixed peppercorns10ml sea salt flakes olive or avocado oil, for cooking50g butter2 red onions, cut into wedgeschips, to serve 60g butter2 shallots, finely chopped250ml red wine
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Trend alert !
Tomahawk steak is a bone-in ribeye cut with a few extra centimeters of the rib bone left in. It’s called a tomahawk cut because it resembles a single-handed axe. This cut is all the rage at the moment with it showing up on restaurant menus and social
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Make Gluten-free Flours
Makes 4½ cups 750ml rice flour250ml potato starch125ml tapioca flour Combine all the ingredients and store in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Makes: 4 cups 500ml rice flour500ml ground almonds Combine all the ingredients and store in an
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HOME-BAKED Goodness
Combine 750ml bran-rich self-raising wheat flour, 180ml mixed seeds, 15ml sugar and 5ml salt. Stir in 580ml sparkling water until just combined. Spoon into an 11cm x 22cm loaf tin lined with baking paper. Sprinkle with extra mixed seeds, if you like.
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10 Of The Best… Autumn SUPPERS
Serves 4-6 Takes 30 mins 125ml plain yoghurt15ml garam masala30ml olive or avocado oil1 garlic clove, crushed5ml ginger, finely grated10ml honey6 poppadoms2 sirloin steaks30ml Indian rub or garam masala45ml olive or avocado oil1 nectarine, sliced1 m
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10 Of The Best… DESSERTS
Makes 6 Takes 1 hr + cooling sunflower oil, to grease 60ml water180ml castor sugar 500ml milk250ml cream4 eggs60ml castor sugar5ml vanilla essence 1 Preheat oven to 160°C. Line the base of a roasting pan with a tea towel. Lightly grease 6 x 160ml
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Super Natural
Serves 4 Ready in 20 minutes 1 Tbsp oil for frying1–2 Tbsp your favourite Thai curry paste1 heaped tsp grated fresh ginger1 tsp crushed garlic1.2 litres good-quality vegetable stock250g brown or portabellini mushrooms, thinly sliced300g egg noodles
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In Focus
Clover Sip Up is a nutritious yoghurt-based dairy snack drink that helps keep you going throughout the day. It’s packed with nutritional benefits and is a source of calcium and 10 vitamins. It comes in six existing great flavours, including a proudly
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Light And Fluffy
500ml fresh or frozen mixed berries + extra125ml icing sugar15ml mint, chopped + extra250ml cream150g packet small meringues½ x 100g slivered almonds, lightly toasted 1 Blitz the berries, icing sugar and mint until smooth, then spoon into 4 serving
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Sleep Baby Sleep
Most moms and dads dream of getting a full night’s sleep, yet for more than half of all parents, a full night’s sleep evades them until well into their baby’s third year of life. But recent research, published in the journal Pediatrics, shows that on
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