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ADAPTING TO THE PANDEMIC HAS MEANT
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etail shopping online has exploded globally since the onset of Covid-19. Under
the steady guidance of the Online Manager, Bradley Govender, Hirsch’s have seen sales on their own online store skyrocket over the last 12 months, awarding Brad and his team Hirsch’s Branch of the Year for 2020! We chatted to Brad about the online trend:
How was the online store doing before we went into lockdown?
(3D Secure authentication is a security protocol which adds a verification process to the payment layer by redirecting customers to a third-party page where they
HIRSCH’S ONLINE SALES HAVE EXCEEDED
have to enter a SMS code or
ALL EXPECTATIONS
password to complete their
Have people started buying more large appliances online?
online purchase). Make sure your computer lot of time. One can easily
has a good anti-virus
browse through different
(this helps to secure your
products to select whatever
passwords and other
People are investing
you want in the shortest
information).
enormously in their homes
possible time. With the
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and we have seen a major
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shift in shopping behaviour.
very easy to find your way
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In 2019 small appliances
around the website and get
coupon codes.
dominated the market. But in
the specific goods you want
2020/2021 this trend has really
within a few seconds.
done a full 360 degree turn. The online environment has
A few tips when shopping online?
shifted overnight from small
Always make sure your
orders is 48 hours. We try to
appliances to large appliances.
account is protected by a
process all orders on time and
What are some advantages of online shopping?
password (use a strong
efficiently, and it helps that we
password).
work with amazing courier and
Always make sure the
freight companies who assist
payment facility is 3D Secure
us with deliveries. H
Online shopping saves a
What is the turnaround time for deliveries? Our turnaround time for all
We were running as an average online store, but with the implementation of lockdown, the situation changed. Literally overnight the number of orders quadrupled. This was great news, and made us re-evaluate the way we did things and the way we marketed our products. We focused more on digital marketing which has worked for us, enabling us to reach more potential customers. AT HOME WITH HIRSCH’S •
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THE HIRSCH FAMILY Allan Hirsch – Chairman Margaret Hirsch – Executive Director Richard Hirsch – CEO Luci Hirsch – Brand Manager EDITOR Glenda Thompson PRODUCTION EDITOR Lorna King DESIGNER Kyle Griffin ADVERTISING Devashen Govender GENERAL MANAGER Doody Adams PHOTOGRAPHERS Mo – Blonde Zulu Photography (cover); Sean Brand; Shane Spencer; Glenda Thompson
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Welcome home Message from the Hirsch’s.........................6
Great reads Heart of the home..................................... 10 Margaret’s new Vegan Cook Book............ 18 Carrol Boyes gift ideas............................... 30 Kitchen capers.......................................... 32 The beauty of orchids................................34 Partnering with property developers.............36 Health boosters...............................................40 Cool air-conditioners......................................43 Make your home eco-friendly.......................45 Generation shopping habits..........................46 TVs – the best buy..........................................48
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provinces to find out what their treasured unwinding spot at home was after a busy day at work, and found that all three had a penchant for hanging out in their kitchens. Hence the reason, perhaps, that for potential home buyers, the kitchen is the room that can make or break the sale. Being truly happy in our home space has meant making certain adjustments and making sure everything works for us aesthetically as well as regarding saving time and energy. This has prompted us to include some informational pieces on these topics in this issue. Whether it’s going the washer/dryer combo route to save space and energy, or cutting down on time but still producing nutritiously delicious meals by using those amazing little kitchen gadgets like the airfryer, juice extractors and smoothie makers, there’s something for everyone. Margaret’s newly launched Vegan Cook Book – look out for some tempting teasers on page 18 – is packed full of healthy meal ideas. The New Luxury is the theme of this issue of SA HOMEOWNER, and we are so excited to be part of this magazine this June. Of course, At Home will also be available from all Hirsch’s stores. Luxury means different things to
Making The Most Of Our Home Spaces
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ne of the many lessons this last 12 months has taught us is to learn to appreciate HOME! We caught up with three couples (including lovely Allegro Dinkwanyane
and her son Elohim, pictured with me above) from three different
Let’s shop Airfryers..................................................... 16 Coffee machines.....................................22 Kitchen luxuries......................................... 24 Washer/dryer combos.............................. 52
Final word Website explosion...................................... 1 Mobile phones.......................................... 51 Networking entrepreneurs........................ 54 Giving back............................................... 58 Stockists................................................... 60
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different people, and we are sure you will find something in both magazines that will appeal to your own sense of luxury! Enjoy the read, and enjoy spending time in your own luxurious home space! Glenda Thompson, Editor. www.getunoticed.co.za
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MESSAGE FROM THE
Family 42 YEARS ON, THE HIRSCH’S ARE STILL
GOING STRONG AND BUILDING A CLEAR VISION FOR THE FUTURE
MARGARET
Over the years my
passion has always been empowering women and entrepreneurs to be the best
ALLAN
At the beginning of 2020
they can be. I help them to start their
we had a clear vision. Or so we thought.
businesses, upscale, and take them to
We had great plans for the year and it was
new heights. With the advent of Covid-19
going to be an exciting time for Hirsch’s
in 2020 all this had to go online because
– changing from operating as a Trust to
we couldn’t get together.
a PTY Ltd. Hirsch’s was 41 years old, we
Zoom and networking virtually
were growing up and planning for a future
presented us with a whole new
with our new management team and new
world. We could network with people
directors, and then wham, we were hit
from around the country, and even
with a hammer in the form of Covid-19.
internationally. It was just amazing.
The amazing thing was, once we
This year we have upscaled our
had picked ourselves up off the floor,
virtual meetings with over 100 people
we started planning and preparing
attending on a regular basis. Women in
and were very fortunate. People were
business and entrepreneurs still need
staying at home and wanted the
to do business and communicate with
products we were selling.
each other, and most importantly, we
2020 turned out to be a booming year for us, and I am so grateful to our team members who worked with us. We had
all love to discuss things and need someone to listen to us. At all our meetings we are
members of staff working from home to
committed to having the best possible
keep safe, customers supported us, and
speakers, and it is my wish that all the
the new management team at Hirsch’s
businesswomen and entrepreneurs in
showed us that even through times of
this country can get together as one
great difficulty we could make a plan,
cohesive force to take their businesses
implement it and grow.
and this country to new heights.
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If you compare certain aspects of
We have been evolving to keep up
your life with your day-to-day living in
with what our clients have asked us for,
usual women in business and cooking
April 2020 and then fast forward to your
and one such product is good quality,
demonstrations. I have had wonderful
average day in April 2021, there really
well-made furniture. We support local
feedback from people who had virtually
has been some massive growth. Online
manufacturers with 90% of our lounge
given up during the pandemic. They
shopping, for instance, whether it be for
suites being manufactured in our
have been encouraged to turn the
appliances, food, clothes or basic office
hometown of Durban. When next you
corner and step into the light – it is
essentials, has grown tremendously.
pop into any Hirsch’s shop, please try
always there just waiting to be found. If you are a woman in business, or an
Many South Africans were previously
out our super comfortable locally made
unsure about shopping online, but given
lounge suites. Whether it is full leather
entrepreneur, please feel free to contact
the pandemic that faced us, we had
or fabric, we have a large range of well-
me any time – just email margaret@
to get clicking! Our clicks were met by
priced furniture, with most of it available
hirschs.co.za – and I will come back to
retailers who went above and beyond
for quick delivery from our warehouses.
you as soon as I get a gap. Just know
to deliver, and user friendly apps which
Another category that goes hand in
it will all be fine in the end, and if it’s not
allow easy product selection and driver
hand with the beautiful appliances we
fine, it’s not the end yet!
tracking, make online shopping a
sell is our bakeware and cookware. Look
breeze. So no real reason to go back to
out for our Jamie Oliver pot sets, Zwilling
trolley pushing and packet carrying.
knives, Mason Cash mixing bowls,
LUCI
We have all seen that
Appliances have always been
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I have regular coffee chats and online goal-setting workshops as well as the
Progressive lemon squeezers or Oxo
meme, “When asked where you saw
a necessary part of all homes,
spatulas. And if you’re looking for that
yourself in five years’ time, bet none of
but lockdown placed a greater value
perfect gadget or unique wedding gift –
you thought this. Thanks 2020!” While
on them as more time has been spent
look no further than Hirsch’s.
this might be true, 2020 was anything
with families enjoying the home and all
When Hirsch’s first started out we
but predictable. Most of our lives went
it has to offer. Many families decided to
were called Hirsch’s Electrical Repairs
from 180 miles an hour to a grinding
upgrade their kitchens, extend lounges
which then evolved to Hirsch’s Appliance
halt, only to start up again in the slow
and finally create that “man cave” they
Specialists. In 2001 we evolved once
lane. But we all have to admit, it did
had been dreaming of. Technology
again to Hirsch’s Home Stores – so much
bring some good with the bad.
allows us to share product information in
more than just an appliance shop.
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many forms – online videos, 3D pictures and virtual tours are possible. All this made the online selection of products a breeze. Now if we could just find a way to virtually get our bodies to the gym!
RICHARD
We celebrate 42
years in business in 2021, and it’s great to look back to see how far we have come, and to thank all our wonderful clients for their support over the years. When my Dad started the business in 1979, we only did appliance repairs, but over time have evolved to carrying an enormous range of appliances, lounge suites, bar stools, TVs and TV stands, which are on display in our stores around the country.
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Home HEART OF THE
WE CAUGHT UP WITH THREE COUPLES FROM
DIFFERENT PROVINCES TO FIND OUT ABOUT THEIR TREASURED UNWINDING SPOT AFTER A BUSY DAY AT WORK – AND ALL THREE HAD A PENCHANT FOR HANGING OUT IN THEIR KITCHENS
Bringing In The Sunshine Sharing the cover for this issue is the CEO of Hirsch’s, Richard, with his lovely
His and Hirsch’s which they collaborated on when they got married eight years ago. “Simone and I have always had a
wife Simone. We loved their sunny, bright
profound love of food: preparing it,
and totally seamless kitchen in their home
cooking it, but most of all, eating it. The
in uMhlanga, KZN.
book was a celebration of the food we
We enjoyed watching them effortlessly whip up the most tantalising lunch for our
love,” says Richard. Is there another cook book on the horizon
bi-monthly Kitchen Capers Zoom event,
for them? “Simone and I absolutely loved
with recipes taken from their cook book
working on our first cook book together,
however, that was before we had our children and had a little more time. Maybe in a few years’ time there could be another cook book,” says Richard. We chatted to Richard and Simone about one of their favourite places in the home – their kitchen. “Our kitchen has really become the heart of our home. It is where homework is done, where we eat breakfast and dinner together. When 10 • AT HOME WITH HIRSCH’S
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we designed the kitchen we had the hob
with a downdraft extractor fan which fits
facing the breakfast nook in the kitchen so
in neatly behind the hob and pulls all the
that while cooking, we could still talk and
steam and smoke down which is then
gadgets? “For convenience and quick
interact with each other,” says Simone.
ducted out of the house through
and easy meals, we love our Airfryer,
the floor.
Nutribullet and food processor. Our most
Favourite feature? “We love that our kitchen is white with very clean lines. It also has great storage with a seamless look.”
“We also chose to go with a fully
cupboard and find a fridge inside.” Favourite small appliances and kitchen
loved kitchen gadgets include Jamie Oliver
integrated fridge so it has matching
and Tefal cookware, Pyrex glassware,
cupboard doors on the front, giving
Progressive magnet measuring scoops,
didn’t want an extractor fan hanging
the kitchen a nice clean look. People
Oxo egg lifter – they’re all simple, but
down from the ceiling so decided to go
are often amazed when they open a
wonderfully efficient items!”
Their choice of appliances? “We really
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Successful Entrepreneur, Influencer And Chef We popped around to visit Allegro Dinkwanyane and her little pride and joy,
about her favourite spaces, favourite
challenging and exciting at the same
foods, favourite gadgets.
time. Working from home has allowed
her son Elohim, in Allegro’s lovely, super
“I lead a very busy lifestyle by choice
me to spend even more time with my son
functional home in Gauteng. We wanted
and am naturally a multitasker, so I didn’t
and I’m incredibly grateful for that,” says
to get an idea of how a single mum and
encounter any huge changes during
Allegro smiling at Elohim.
successful businesswoman has coped
lockdown. However, I had to adjust my
How would you describe your decor
over the past year, and also find out more
worklife routine – which has been both
style? “My decor style literally changes
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colour in spring/summer, then tone things down in winter, but my overall style is glam farmhouse. I love neutral tones with a touch of black and silver.” Favourite features in your home? “Definitely my artwork and some souvenir pieces that I have collected from my travels around the world.”
“I lead a very busy lifestyle by choice and am naturally a multitasker, so I didn’t encounter any huge changes during lockdown”
precise and quick. I’m all about making delicious recipes in half the time. Although I enjoy cooking, I don’t like spending hours in the kitchen if there’s a faster alternative. My other favourite gadget is my Nutribullet – it helps me make my yummy morning smoothies.” Exciting things lined up for the future? “I’m currently working on a few books simultaneously and hope to launch them
Favourite meals? “My favourite meals to make include seafood pasta and
flavoured, which are quick and easy to
in the near future. My company, Orgella
chicken curry. I’m a huge seafood and
make and delicious.”
Group, is going through some exciting
chicken fan. I also love baking and my
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with every season. I like to add a pop of
Favourite appliance and kitchen
changes and growth post-lockdown.
son is always with me in the kitchen
gadgets? “I love my electric onion
Being an entrepreneur is challenging but
trying to help me and get a taste of what
chopper because no one really enjoys
in my work it’s always exciting and worth
I’m making. My go-to muffins are vanilla
chopping onions manually and it’s
all the hard work.”
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Unwinding In Their Happy Place Saumya Gautum and her husband Siddharth – both doctors in the Cape – lead busy lives, and when they’re at home they like nothing better than to unwind in their beautiful home in the Western Cape, the focal point for them being the kitchen which they recently renovated. “We designed our kitchen to be contemporary, sleek and beautiful. I wanted to create a space that was fresh, airy, bright and which incorporated the outdoor elements. We chose a colour combination of Caraz green and Iceberg white, which are known to bring prosperity, peace, harmony and good luck. I wanted our kitchen to exude happiness and positivity,” explained Saumya when asked about the inspiration behind their kitchen.
Smeg and Siemens appliances. Both
Most of my recipes have been passed
brands are known for their reliability,
down through the generations on my
a place to enjoy good food with family and
excellent engineering and high quality.
mother’s side, so it’s a bit of a secret.
friends. It helps turn meal preparation into a
Their designs enhance the aesthetics and
However, I’m more than happy to share
pleasurable activity amidst the busy hustle
luxuriousness of my kitchen.”
them. For starters there would be Paneer
“My kitchen is the epicentre of my home,
and bustle of life. It provides a complete experience,” adds Saumya. Favourite appliance? “I am a fan of
Favourite go-to menu when you have
Cauliflower Roti Rolls, Vegan Baked
guests? “I love to serve a variety of
Eggplant, and Vegan Thai Stir Fry. For
authentic Indian cuisines to my guests.
the main course there would be Paneer Spinach Green Curry (Palak Paneer),
“My kitchen is the epicentre of my home, a place to enjoy good food with family and friends” yellow lentils (Dal), Dry Chickpea Curry, Indian Basmati Organic Rice, and Multigrain Rotis. This would be followed by Vegan Chocolate Ice-cream and Mango Sorbet for dessert.” Do you and Sid enjoy cooking together? “We love cooking together, as we both are passionate about food. It also allows us to spend time with each other and catch up after a busy day at work.” H 14 • AT HOME WITH HIRSCH’S
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LET’S SHOP :: AIRFRYERS
Airfryers THE MAGIC OF
TIME SAVING AND GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH, THE AIRFRYER IS A MUSTHAVE ADDITION TO ANY KITCHEN
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his amazing little kitchen
In a nutshell, here’s how it works:
It’s exactly like deep-frying food but
helper has surged in
The top section of an airfryer contains
with a fraction of the amount of oil –
popularity over the last
a heating mechanism and a fan. You
between one and two teaspoons is
few years. It’s the perfect
pop food into the basket supplied, and
all you need.
appliance for people on
when you turn the airfryer on, hot air
There is so much you can fry in an
the move, and for those who love fast
rushes down and around the food –
airfryer – from frozen chips to a full
food, but want to keep it healthy.
and this is what makes the food crisp.
chicken – and if you love your roast
PHILIPS PREMIUM AIRFRYER XXL Gorgeous in a glossy black with copper finish, this airfryer does the thinking for you. Simply choose a food type, press the button to cook, and the smart sensor automatically adjusts the time and temperature required. This model is the only airfryer with fat removing technology – separating and capturing excess fat. It’s also super easy to clean and all the removable parts are dishwasher safe. HIRSCH’S CODE: 72318SUP
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Designed as an all-inone airfryer, this model
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THE DNA AIRFRYER
includes a dehydrator, rotisserie and toaster, and of course you can also bake, roast, grill and fry healthy meals with less fat. It comes with a glass touch-control panel and stainless steel casing with a 14,5-litre capacity. HIRSCH’S CODE: 73997
veggies, it’s the perfect product
batch of muffins in your airfryer, or
frozen chips cooked in the airfryer
to whip up a batch of delicious,
perhaps delicious crispy pumpkin,
contain between 4g and 6g of fat as
nutritious veggies. You can also make
banana or apple fritters.
compared to deep-fried chips that
crunchy finger snacks in no time at
The health aspect of air-fried food
contain 17g of fat per serving! The
all, from chips to chicken nuggets
is a good reason to find a permanent
best thing is, you won’t have the smell
and mozzarella sticks. And if baking
spot on your countertop for one
of fat hanging in the air as you would
is your thing, you can bake a small
of these products. For instance,
from a deep-fryer.
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INSTANT VORTEX The Instant Vortex airfryer has been designed to incorporate superfast cooking times, larger capacity, is easy to clean, and has simple userfriendly controls. It also incorporates Instant Pot’s smart programme technology to allow you to set and forget. The touchscreen and dial controls provide instant control over all cooking sessions. HIRSCH’S CODE: 74949
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AT HOME :: VEGAN FOOD
Vegan
JUST LOVING
MARGARET’S LATEST COOK BOOK CELEBRATING HER LOVE FOR VEGAN FOOD HAS JUST HIT THE SHELVES IN HIRSCH’S
been a vegetarian for most of her life, and more recently became vegan. She is about to launch her well researched Vegan Cook Book. “I’m delighted that I took the plunge. Consuming a plant-based diet has made a huge difference to my health. I feel so much fitter and seem to have more energy than some people half my age. However, it’s not an easy route. It takes a lot of discipline, courage and preparation. My book shows that you don’t have to eat boring food if you’re vegan. There are a lot of fantastic options you can eat that are really good for you. Meals are quick and easy to prepare, your grocery bill will be much lighter, and you will feel so much better
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too,” says Margaret. Here are some of our favourite recipes from the book.
KALE AND BUCKWHEAT SALAD INGREDIENTS: 1 cup
ith the
(250ml) buckwheat (or
pandemic,
sub wheat berries, bulgar
consumers
wheat, quinoa, or other
have become a
grain); 1 bunch kale (4-5
lot more health conscious and
cups), finely chopped; 4
have been researching ways to
Tbsp (60ml) olive oil; 1 garlic
live healthier lives. According
clove, finely minced; 1 Tbsp
to Google trends, in 2020
(15ml) lemon zest; 1/2 tsp
interest in veganism reached
(2,5ml) salt; 1 bunch (1-2
an all-time high and is now
cups) flat leaf parsley, very
twice as popular as it was five
finely chopped (tender
years ago – and is not showing
stems, OK); 1/4 cup (60ml)
any signs of slowing down.
red onion, finely chopped;
Buying wholeheartedly
1 cup (250ml)
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pomegranate seeds; 1/2 Margaret and her Sous Chef, Lindsay Kleynhans.
cup (125ml) toasted almonds,
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(5ml) turmeric; 1 tsp (5ml) ground coriander; chilli flakes, to taste; ¼ cup (60ml) sesame seeds; ¼ cup (60ml) sunflower seeds; small bunch parsley, chopped; salt and pepper TO MAKE: Cabbage: Slice the core of the cabbage and separate desired amount of cabbage leaves. Pre-boil for 3 minutes each and lay them flat on to a board. Filling: Cook the cous cous as per package instructions. Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan, cook onions until translucent. In the meantime peel and roughly grate sweet potatoes. Add to onion, continue cooking for a further 2 minutes. chopped, slivered, or sliced;
then add lemon juice,
Add vegetable broth, cover
1 Tbsp (15ml) lemon juice,
allspice and cinnamon. Mix
pan and cook gently. Add
and more to taste; 1/2
and taste, adding
turmeric, cumin, coriander,
tsp (2,5ml) allspice, more
more salt, allspice and lemon
chilli flakes to taste, sesame
to taste; 1/2 tsp (2,5ml)
to your liking. If making ahead,
and sunflower seeds. Adjust
cinnamon (optional)
make sure to re-taste before
taste with salt and pepper.
Garnishings: Avocado,
serving as the buckwheat will
Stir in parsley.
peppadew and sliced red
soak up much of the salt and
cabbage.
lemon, so usually more will
TO MAKE: Place buckwheat (or grain of your
need to be added. To serve: Add slices
choice) in a pot of salted
of avocado and top with
water. Bring to boil, lower
peppadew and sliced red
heat, cover, simmer gently
cabbage.
until tender, 30-40 minutes. Drain. Place kale in a large bowl. Add oil, salt, garlic and lemon zest. Massage the
STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS INGREDIENTS: Whole
Cabbage rolls: Preheat
STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE
oven to 180°C. Place cabbage leaves on a chopping board and remove
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups
lower part of the leaf, where
(500ml) strawberries, fresh
the stem is very thick. Place
or frozen; 1 banana; ¼
a little filling more or less in
cup (60ml) dairy-free milk,
the middle of leaf. Roll leaf
unsweetened, you can
up and tuck in the open end.
add more milk if you like
Arrange cabbage rolls in a
it thinner; 2 Tbsp (30ml)
dish, in a tight, single layer.
kale with clean hands until
cabbage leaves; 1 cup (250ml)
maple syrup, optional
Pour broth over rolls to barely
it becomes tenderised, 4-5
cous cous; 2 Tbsp (30ml)
TO MAKE: Get out your
cover them. Bake for about
minutes. Add parsley, onion,
sunflower oil; 2 chopped
blender or food processor.
35 minutes or until rolls are
pomegranate, almonds and
onions; 500ml sweet potatoes;
buckwheat. Toss to combine,
500ml vegetable broth; 1 tsp
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BANANA COCONUT FRENCH TOAST INGREDIENTS: Ripe
container because it easily accommodates the sliced bread. However, you can use whatever bowl or container
banana; medium-size can full-
you have. Start by mashing
fat coconut milk; cinnamon;
banana with a fork in a bowl.
vanilla essence; salt; bread
A ripe or slightly over-ripe
of choice
banana will work best. Mash
Toppings: Maple syrup,
until it turns into a liquidy
coconut flakes, berries, vegan
purée. Add in full-fat coconut
bacon, etc
milk. Mix banana and
TO MAKE: If you are
coconut milk together, add
using a full loaf of bread,
cinnamon, vanilla extract,
cut into slices about ¾
and salt. Stir thoroughly until
on each side for about 10
soon as one side becomes
of an inch thick. This
well combined. If it’s a little
seconds, and then load them
golden brown, flip, wait,
should give you a properly
chunky, that’s fine.
into skillet. Only start the
remove, and repeat. Once the
Warm up a non-stick skillet
soaking process if you have
production line gets started,
retaining a soft, custardy
over medium heat. One at a
room to immediately put it
you can quickly start turning
inside. We make our batter
time, dunk bread slices into
in the skillet, otherwise it will
them out. Garnish with
in a square Tupperware
batter, allowing them to soak
become oversaturated. As
desired toppings.
browned outside while
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LET’S SHOP :: COFFEE MACHINES
AT LAST! SOMETHING THAT SMELLS AROMATIC, TASTES GOOD ON THE PALATE, IS COMFORTING AND GOOD FOR YOU. THREE CHEERS TO THE PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE
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KEEP CALM & DRINK un fact! As well as helping
Coffee
A study published in the Alimentary
the reduction of oxidative stress and
you ease into the day, keep
Pharmacology & Therapeutics, wrote:
you calm and in a happy
Coffee comprises over a thousand
inflammation, and anti-carcinogenesis.
place, coffee can actually
compounds, many of which are
the largest ranges of coffee machines
help to boost your brain
biologically active and may affect
in the country. You’ll be spoilt for choice
power and metabolism – and the good
human health. The biological effects of
when you check out our website on
news is it could also lower the risk of
coffee include stimulation of the central
www.hirschs.co.za. Here are some to
type 2 diabetes!
nervous system, primarily by caffeine,
choose from.
Another fun fact! Hirsch’s has one of
NESPRESSO WHITE CITIZ AND MILK In a hurry for your early morning fix? Then this is the machine that should fit perfectly into your daily routine. It heats to brewing in just 25 seconds and automatically switches off after nine minutes. – D123
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PHILIPS 5400 SERIES Fresh bean coffee, including espresso, cappuccino and latte macchiato, all made at the touch of a button! The machine is easy to set up and can be cleaned in as little as 15 seconds. What’s not to love?
SMEG What a pleasure! Taste fresh and aromatic coffee made in the comfort of your home with Smeg’s first beanto-cup coffee machine (Model No: BCC02TPMEU). Available at all Hirsch’s stores soon.
BEAN THERE FAIR TRADE COFFEE
COMING SOON
If you buy your coffee machine from Hirsch’s, it makes sense to buy your beans from them at the same time. Bean There coffee – a roaster of single origin African Direct Fair Trade coffee – is available in different size bags in all Hirsch’s stores. The Direct Fair Trade model means producers receive a fair payment for their coffee through equal engagement, regardless of market fluctuations, which ensures their community development and empowerment. When considering the quality and taste of coffee, it’s important to note that across the world the best quality coffees grow in tropical and sub-tropical regions, in rich volcanic soil and at high altitudes. Bean There coffees are grown in the rich volcanic soil of the mountains of the Rift Valley (central Africa), but they all taste quite unique, and these unique characteristics can be attributed to the tree varieties.
MIELE CM 6150 Miele’s CM 6150 free-standing bean-to-cup coffee machines are designed to make a wide variety of coffee specialties. ComfortClean technology ensures that the many machine parts can be easily cleaned in the dishwasher.
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LET’S SHOP :: KITCHEN LUXURIES
Luxuries LIFE’S
WE ALL LOVE THOSE EXTRA LUXURIES. THEY BOOST OUR SELF-ESTEEM … GIVE US A SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT … AND WHAT A TREAT TO REWARD
YOURSELF WITH SOMETHING YOU HAVE LUSTED AFTER FOR YEARS. THE BOTTOM LINE? IF SOMETHING MAKES YOU HAPPY – BUY IT! HIRSCH’S IS JAM-PACKED WITH SO MANY LOVELY LITTLE – AND LARGE – HOME LUXURIES TO CHOOSE FROM. HERE’S OUR BEST SELECTION SMEG DOLCE & GABBANA TOASTER The unmistakable Sicilian inspired silk screen and litho decoration puts this gorgeous two-slice toaster in a class of its own. It has three pre-set programmes and six browning levels.
THE LIEBHERR SIDE-BY-SIDE FRIDGE WITH WINE COOLER BioFresh-Plus offers even more flexibility for the individual storage of food. The adjustable temperature range of 0°C and -2°C keeps various food, such as fruit, vegetables, fish, seafood and meat at the perfect temperature.
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Smeg Symphony cookers are design icons, designed to deliver excellent results
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SMEG SYMPHONY COOKERS
and crafted to add a real wow factor to any contemporary kitchen space. Like all Smeg appliances, these cookers boast sleek modern design aesthetics that go hand in hand with versatility, maximum cooking space and a host of brilliant features that will make cooking and entertaining an absolute breeze.
ZWILLING KNIVES Most discerning chefs love their kitchen knives! Zwilling knives and knife sets are available from all branches of Hirsch’s. These slick and classy German made knives will last forever and will make food prepping a pleasure, not a chore.
MIELE’S SGS FREE-STANDING WINE UNIT Miele’s free-standing wine unit provides the perfect storage conditions for all your wines – boasting separate temperature zones,
SMEG DOLCE & GABBANA KETTLE The Sicilian inspired silk screen and litho decoration
optimum wine protection through UV filters in the tinted glass fronts,
on the Smeg Dolce & Gabbana range is what gives
and odourless refrigeration thanks to Active AirClean filters. It also offers
these unique products the edge. The kettle comes
perfect presentation via built-in LED lighting, and optimum enjoyment of
with a removable stainless steel limescale filter and
your wine collection with its SommelierSet.
has a soft touch opening lid. Power range: 2400W.
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THE LIEBHERR 453 – Humidor Liebherr’s humidor provides the perfect climatic conditions for storing or aging cigars over a long period. A high-quality touch electronic control system in conjunction with humidity sensors ensures accurate compliance with the temperature and humidity required.
VERIMARK’S BASTILLE POT SET Who wouldn’t want a set of these gorgeous pots in their kitchen? The Bastille Waterless System is the healthiest way to cook. The pots are made from the highest quality stainless steel and come with a lifetime guarantee.
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THE LIEBHERR COLOURLINE FRIDGE (CNNO 4313) We love the colours of Liebherr’s NoFrost colourline fridge-freezers. Food is frozen with chilled recirculating air, and any humidity is expelled. As a result, the freezer is always free of ice, and food no longer frosts over.
KRUPS DIGITAL ICE-CREAM MAKER We love the fact that the Krups Ice-cream Maker lets you easily keep track of the progress of your setting icecream with its digital display system. It also plays a little tune when the ice-cream is ready! You can prepare up to 1-litre of delicious ice-cream, sorbet or frozen yogurt in the machine. HIRSCH’S CODE: 72826
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LET’S SHOP :: GIFTS
Carrol Boyes THE LUXURY OF
JUST REMEMBERED YOU NEED TO BUY A WEDDING OR BIRTHDAY GIFT AND TIME IS SHORT? HIRSCH’S AND CARROL BOYES TO THE RESCUE. HIRSCH’S HAS A WIDE RANGE OF SMALL APPLIANCES THAT MAKE SUPER GIFTS, AND CARROL BOYES – NOW IN A SELECTION OF HIRSCH’S STORES – HAS A SUPERB RANGE OF GIFT IDEAS
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proudly South African brand, Carrol Boyes products have been in vogue for over three decades, and now Hirsch’s are delighted to be stockists
of these beautiful pieces. When she started her business 30 years ago, the late Carrol Boyes’ fascination with sculpture and the human form led her to produce unusual pewter-handled cutlery and other items which she made at home and sold at Cape Town’s Greenmarket Square. The public quickly fell in love with her quirky and functional products, and within three years Carrol was making and selling around 70 000 items a year. To meet the demand, Carrol built a factory on her father’s farm in Limpopo and trained a local workforce, becoming one of the largest employers in the area at the time. An aluminium foundry enabled
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her to create much larger sculptures, and in 2000 a stainless steel division introduced dishwasher-proof cutlery to the range. Soon, Carrol began to work with other specialist manufacturers, and many new materials were introduced, including wood, leather, glass, ceramics and textiles. Carrol applied her style to many different items over the years, expanding into a range of wine, chocolates and bath and body care products. Now under the leadership of her brother Charles, Carrol Boyes products can be found in homes around the world. H
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irsch’s has been hosting their popular Kitchen Capers events for three years now – instore and now, very successfully, online! Foodies, bloggers and
anyone interested in learning something new about food have either Zoomed into the events held at different venues or have watched on Margaret’s Facebook live feed on her page.
LOCKDOWN HAS NOT STOPPED THE HIRSCH TEAM FROM
Margaret has managed to be present
SHARING THEIR LOVE OF EVERYTHING RELATED TO FOOD.
at some of the events and has loved the
WHERE THERE’S A WILL THERE’S A WAY, AND NOW THEY’RE
interaction – both with guest chefs and the virtual audience.
TICKLING TASTEBUDS VIRTUALLY!
Guest chefs have come up with some wonderfully inspiring ideas. From catering
Back-to-school lunchbox ideas. Margaret with Christine Cappendale.
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Izelle Hoffman and Margaret. Veganinspired chocolate pancakes from Jen at
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Roots. Chef Gerhard’s starter. Food ideas for a small function.
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for a small function with guest chef, food
some super health-packed meals in the
The back-to-school lunchbox ideas
stylist, chef and baker, Lucy Markewicz
Bosch kitchen at the Centurion branch,
that Margaret and her Sous Chef Lindsay
showing how to make a quick and easy
as well as vegan chef and the owner of
Kleynhans put together were a huge
Poached Prawn Vietnamese Rice Wraps
Roots Café and Deli, Jen Swanepoel,
hit with the audience, as were some
… to some delicious Greek Mezze platter
who has showcased some mouth-
wonderfully African-inspired meals
delights with the Eat Greek team Nick
watering vegan meals in the Bosch
from Chef Lesego and some quick and
Papadopoulos and Eric Edwards. There
kitchen at Hirsch’s in Ballito.
healthy business lunch ideas from top
was a magnificent curry demonstration
Margaret and Allan have also joined
businesswoman Nomfundo Mcoyi.
that took place at the Oyster Box Hotel
the talented chef and owner of the
More recently, Margaret joined Christine
with Chef Nair showing off his skills, and
Jackie Cameron School of Food and
Cappendale in her Kitchen in the Cape
a magnificent three-course gourmet meal
Wine, Jackie Cameron, for some
where they both whipped up an effortless
put together by FoodInc’s Chef Gerhard.
magnificent braai feast demonstrations
four-course meal together.
A regular guest chef has been the
on the Weber – with Jackie’s pupils
If you would like to join our Kitchen
lovely cook book author and lifestyle
helping out along the way and adding
Capers events on Zoom, please contact
chef Izelle Hoffman who has produced
their own touch of magic.
shane@hirschs.co.za
Margaret with Chef Lesego Semenya. Margaret with her vegan spread at the
Jackie Cameron School of Food and Wine. Spices in waiting at the Oyster Box
Hotel. Eric and Nick from Eat Greek with their Mezze platter selection.
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Cattleya Love Knot.
Vanda Josephine van Brero.
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Phalaenopis on a tree trunk.
An all-time favourite – Phalaenopsis.
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THE GLORIOUSNESS OF
Orchids ENJOY THE BEAUTY AND LUXURIOUSNESS OF ORCHIDS IN YOUR HOME ALL YEAR ROUND
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hey have adorned bridal bouquets, buttonholes,
offered advice on how to keep orchids happy and healthy.
boudoir’s – and in fact every room in the home.
¥ Water orchids mid-morning.
They’re almost as happy indoors as they are out,
¥ Don’t over water. Watering once a week is fine. Flush them
and have the ability to lift our spirits with their
under a tap or soak them in a tub of water, but make sure they
gorgeous presence.
don’t have wet feet.
There are over 33 000 different
¥ Phalaenopsis do not like direct
species in the world and new
sunlight. They like high light (not
varieties are being discovered
deep shade). They also like a lot
all the time. The luxuriousness
of air movement and humidity
of these amazing plants can
(ceiling fan is fine).
uplift the dullest setting and the
¥ Fertiliser is also important for a
saddest of moods. They are,
thriving plant. Feed them with a
of course, orchids and they
slow-release fertiliser.
have been a passion of Durban
¥ Orchids prefer being in the
resident, Melanie van Greunen,
open air, so it’s a good idea to
for most of her life.
leave them outside when you
Melanie – a previous vice-
go to work.
president of the Natal Orchid
¥ When your orchid has finished
Society (NOS) – said she fell in
flowering, keep it outside.
love with orchids when she was
¥ Orchids love being attached
only five years old and has never
to trees. If you want to go this
lost her love for these amazing
route, attach the orchid to a tree
plants which she nurtures in her
with an old stocking and hang it
garden and home close to the
upside down. This only applies
beach in Durban North.
to the Phalaenopsis.
Orchids are often the “go to” gift if one is looking for a plant as
¥ If you need to re-pot your Melanie van Greunen with a Miltonia var Moreliana.
orchid, do not use soil or
a present, but it’s a sad fact of life that the majority of orchid recipients have absolutely no idea how to take care of this precious, delicate flowering plant. Melanie shared some tips with us on how to care for the most readily available orchid in South Africa – the Phalaenopsis – and
compost. Moss or small pieces of bark with a sprinkling of polystyrene balls (to aerate) is fine. Note: Melanie will be holding an open gardens orchid fair on August 7. Email Melanie on reservation@fairwaydurban.co.za if you would like to attend.
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ogether with Bosch, Hirsch’s recently got involved with Nova Stella, a unique development catering to the over 50s
in Shaka’s Rock on the KZN North Coast. Situated just five minutes from Ballito and Salt Rock, this development, which is in the little town where Allan Hirsch grew up, will be the first of its kind on the North Coast to offer smart retirement
A great
PARTNERSHIP
solutions to a vitally important sector of the community. Consisting of 53 spacious, two and three-bedroom pet friendly apartments, most with a sea view, Nova Stella have partnered with Hirsch’s and Bosch to offer appliance packages to the first 25 purchasers. Nova Stella will have a clubhouse for regular social gatherings, and a
HIRSCH’S HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN HELPING TO FURNISH HOMES ON HOUSING ESTATES AROUND SOUTH AFRICA, PROVIDING APPLIANCES, FURNITURE, BEDS
health and wellness centre. Residents will also have access to a registered nurse who can conduct regular wellness evaluations.
AND AIRCONS. AS HIRSCH’S HAS BECOME RENOWNED
Units are priced from R2,195,000. To
AS A ONE-STOP “HOMESTORE”, THEY HAVE BEEN THE
find out more about Nova Stella, contact
COMPANY OF CHOICE
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their director of sales, Greg Simmonds: greg@dwellproperties.co.za
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The Whirlpool W Collection From starters to desserts, all at once.
The new Whirlpool W Collection 6TH SENSE oven (W7 OM 44 BS1H) with its unique feature Cook4 can cook up to 4 different dishes at the same time without mixing flavours or aromas ensuring maximum time with family and friends. Starter, main courses, and dessert can be cooked in a single cavity without compromising on quality. All of them will come out perfectly delicious, keeping their own flavour. Not only will you be a great cook but also quick in delivering a full 4 course meal! Perfect for preparing large amount of food when you have plenty of guests.
The W Collection oven also features BakeSense, whose intelligent sensors monitor the level of humidity within the oven cavity, adjusting the time and temperature as necessary and switching off the oven when the food is ready. The result is always deliciously crispy and brown outside and surprisingly soft and tender inside. With BakeSense cooking will be a pleasure.
The new Whirlpool W Collection microwave oven (W7 MW461) can replace up to 5 appliances in your home with features such as CrispFry, convection oven, steam, boil and microwave. Cook delicious dishes with a fried texture and taste without the use of oil using CrispFry. This function combines the crisping action with forced air convection technology to deliver crispy, delicious and healthy dishes quickly allowing you to spend more time with your loved ones.
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here’s no denying it, fruit and vegetables are good for us. According to dietary guidelines (thanks to Healthline
for the data), it is suggested we should eat two cups of fruit and two-and-a-half cups of vegetables every day to help manage our weight and reduce the risk of dread diseases. To help make it simple, fun and easy to eat the required amount of fruit and vegetables on a daily basis, we should invest in two awesome little handy health boosters – the juicer and the blender. Within seconds you can whip up a delicious glass of freshly squeezed fruit or veggies with the
boosters HEALTH
TWO NIFTY APPLIANCES ARE ALL YOU NEED TO GET THE MOST OUT OF FRUIT AND VEGGIES FOR YOUR FAMILY’S HEALTH RUSSELL HOBBS STAINLESS STEEL JUG BLENDER
We love the fact that this jug comes with a removable filter cap for easy filling. There are also five speeds and a pulse function for increased control when processing. Easy to clean and dishwasher safe. HIRSCH’S CODE: 2186SUP
DEFY JUICE EXTRACTOR This extractor has an extra large feed chute which is awesome if you love popping in a large bunch of spinach or a fat green apple – which wouldn’t fit in your average chute. The parts are easily detached for washing purposes. Capacity: 1,5-litres; power: 800W. HIRSCH’S CODE: 466855SUP 40 • AT HOME WITH HIRSCH’S
A Super Health Kick
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Vegan Cook Book – a great health lift for you and your family, with love from Hirsch’s!
juicer, or create a super nutritious
for our digestive tract. Interestingly
smoothie with the blender.
enough, according to research,
Let’s explore the benefits of both juicing and blending: Juicing: It’s easier to absorb nutrients; fresh juice has a more
blended fruit has a higher concentration of the beneficial compounds found in the fibrous membrane of the fruit.
concentrated amount of vitamins and nutrients. Blending: You get to consume
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To tempt you even further, here are some delicious recipes from Margaret’s brand-new
Whether you decide to juice your fruit and veggies or blend them, we have some super
the juice and the fibre in the fruit
products available from Hirsch’s
or vegetables – which is important
to help you along the way. H
NUTRIBULLET BALANCE The Nutribullet has become a must-have item for many households.
PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA SMOOTHIE INGREDIENTS: 3 bananas, peeled, quartered and
The Balance is equipped with Bluetooth Smart Tech and will pair with your Smart device to display nutritional content in real time! Power: 1200W. HIRSCH’S CODE: 68568
frozen; 4 Tbsp (60ml) peanut butter; 1 cup (240ml) soy milk (or other non-dairy milk); 2 pitted dates TO MAKE: Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve with extra peanut butter drizzled over, sliced banana and crushed peanuts on top (optional).
CLASSIC GREEN SMOOTHIE INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup (125ml) spinach; 1/4 cup (60ml) soy milk, unsweetened; 1 Tbsp (15ml) peanut butter, unsalted; 1/2 cup (125ml) vegan yogurt, plain, non-fat; 1/3 cup (80ml) ice-cubes TO MAKE: Add ingredients in the order listed and blend until smooth. AT HOME WITH HIRSCH’S •
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Samsung Wind-Free™ AR9500T
Even more comfort with even cleaner air, thanks to the Samsung WindfreeTM airconditioner. Having ultimate comfort is one thing, but to be really comfortable you need to be breathing clean air. The Samsung Inverter WindFreeTM AR9500T wall mount’s two-step filter system is designed to improve your air quality by eliminating viruses and bacteria by up to 99% and collecting ultrafine dust and allergens with its Intertek certified Zeolite coated Tri-Care Filter. All while reducing your energy usage by 77% to save money with Inverter technology
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Up
irsch’s have been selling and repairing air-conditioning
WANT AIR-CONDITIONING UNITS THAT ARE SUPER ECO-FRIENDLY? HIRSCH AIR IS AT YOUR SERVICE ALL YEAR ROUND
LG and Samsung. Our Hirsch Air team recommend that
energy efficient, consider buying inverter air-cons that will help you save up to
units since they started out in
air-conditioning units be serviced once a
1979. However, it was only in
year. This will involve routinely replacing
1990 that they realised they
or cleaning the filters, as clogged or dirty
Fourways Aircon, explain the difference
were selling so many units, they decided
filters block normal airflow and reduce
between inverters and non-inverter air-
to set up a division dedicated to selling,
the system’s efficiency significantly.
conditioners (the conventional kind).
installing and repairing air-conditioning
Replacing a dirty, clogged filter with a
So how do non-inverters work?
units – and that was when Hirsch Air was
clean one can lower your air-conditioner’s
Once you’ve set your desired
founded. This “cool” division has gone on
energy consumption by 15%.
to win awards year on year for being the biggest seller of several makes, including
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COOL DOWN … WARM
If you’re looking at buying a new airconditioner and want something that is
40% on your energy bill. Our air-conditioner suppliers,
temperature on the wall-mounted indoor unit – let’s say 22°C – the outdoor unit starts up and begins the cooling process.
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As the air-con starts up it uses more
The difference is that an inverter motor
current, then continues to run at full
is able to vary its speed as required.
speed to create cool gas.
It speeds up quickly to get the room
Pipes then carry the cooled gas from
temperature down to your desired
the compressor through to the indoor
comfort level, then slows down to an idle-
unit, where its fan blows air over the cold
like speed once the pre-set temperature
heat-exchanger piping into your room,
has been reached. In contrast, a non-
thus cooling it down.
inverter motor only runs at one speed.
Once the indoor temperature has
The result is that an inverter air-
reached the pre-set temperature, the
conditioner uses just enough electricity
outdoor compressor switches off until
to keep your room at the perfect
the temperature inside rises above the pre-set level. At this point the entire process repeats itself.
The air-con service team on the go. Non-inverter air-cons are less of a capital investment – and they work just
is that it may consume more electrical
fine – but in the long run, they can use
power than an inverter air-con, especially
more electricity than non-inverters.
periods during the day.
and slowing down exactly as required, and in the process it can save up to 40%
The downside of this on-off process
if you are using your air-con for long
temperature all the time – speeding up
on your energy consumption. At Hirsch’s, our staff will happily guide you in your choice and point out
How do inverter air-conditioners work and what does the inverter actually do?
the advantages of each type of airconditioner for your needs. H
Unbelievably capable. Unmistakably iPad.
Shop from R599999
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Ecofriendly MAKE YOUR HOME
ENERGY SAVING IS ALL ABOUT WORKING TOWARDS IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENT, CUTTING DOWN YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT AND MAKING THE PLANET A BETTER PLACE FOR TOMORROW
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llan Hirsch has always been passionate about
ECO-FRIENDLY TIPS HERE ARE SOME SOUND ENERGY
energy efficiency, and
SAVING TIPS FROM ALLAN
having been in the
¥ When purchasing an appliance, check
appliance industry for
out the energy label on the product.
over four decades, he understands
An A rating is good, A+ rating is better,
that making small adjustments
and an A+++ is the best. The higher
to one’s lifestyle can make a
the rating the less electricity the product
big difference.
uses. Let’s take a fridge for example. A
“Eco-friendly appliances promote
fridge that is A+++ rated will have cold
green living which help to conserve
zones inside to keep your food cold and
energy and also prevent air, water and
fresh for longer. In many cases a more
noise pollution. They help protect the
expensive product will cost you a lot less
environment and prevent human health
in the long run.
from deteriorating. Being eco-friendly is
¥ Switch to LED bulbs.
becoming more and more important in
¥ Use cold water when washing
the world today,” says Allan.
your clothes.
Hirsch’s believe in protecting the
¥ Make sure your dishwasher is packed
GOING SOLAR
environment and therefore support
full before running it.
brands that contribute to or practice
¥ Don’t leave plugs switched on – think of
Defy recently launched their Solar
green living, and are proud to stock
the number of plugs switched on around
Hybrid Cooling range – a fridge and
eco-friendly appliances that help
the house but not in use. Switch them off.
chest freezer. Visit our Hirsch’s website
conserve resources like energy
¥ Rechargeable vacuum cleaners are
or call in at your nearest Hirsch’s branch
and water.
super energy savers.
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Generation
MUSTHAVES
IT’S ALWAYS USEFUL TO KNOW WHAT THE DIFFERENT GENERATIONS WANT IN THEIR LIVES. IT’S ALSO INTERESTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THEIR SHOPPING HABITS
MILLENNIALS – 1981-
GEN Z – 1997-2012: Gen
1964: They are the most
Access to the internet was
1996: Millennials are the
Z were born with a cellphone
discerning and demanding
introduced at the beginning
new financial powerhouse
in their hands, are very
of their careers. They now
generation. Many of them
technologically inclined and know that any information
BABY BOOMERS – 1944-
GEN X – 1965-1980:
of all generations when it comes to shopping and
have a hybrid relationship
are parents, and to save time
have the greatest amount of
with technology, and are more
and the hassle of dragging
spending power. They prefer
likely to research online for
children around the shops,
shopping in store –
exactly what they are looking
they shop online.
as opposed to online.
for, before shopping in person. Bubbly Aritha Aleka, a
Christine Cappendale,
Ashira and Jay Lu, new
is available to them at the click of a button. Taliya Jade is a typical Gen Zedder. She’s a social media
parents and discerning
consultant, and could not
a multi-talented chef and
busy mum and entrepreneur,
shoppers, couldn’t live
live without her cellphone.
cook book author, says two
is definitely a typical Gen
without their Nespresso
Keeping fit is also a priority so
products top her list – her
X shopper who loves to
coffee machine to start
she loves her Nutribullet for a
trusty Kenwood Chef is her
research products – but
their day off. As busy
quick smoothie booster!
favourite appliance which she
prefers to shop in store. Best
working parents their Defy
uses regularly, and her
products? Her energy saving
dishwasher gives them
LG fridge-freezer and her
more time to spend
Smeg stove.
13-place LG dishwasher.
with little Nora.
Liked By Everyone • The inverter aircon – both, warm and cool. • Steamer – the Genesis Garment steamer system with built-in ironing board uses steam only to give you perfect ironing results in half the time. • Ice-maker – ice-makers have become a companion in most homes offering convenience. The SnoMaster 15kg is a favourite. • Floorwiz Spin Tech Mop – this revolutionary system allows you to wash and spin dry the mop for perfectly clean floors.
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LET’S SHOP :: TELEVISIONS
BUYING A
TV –YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED WITH TECHNOLOGY AND THE WIDE RANGE OF TVS OUT THERE, BUYING A TV IS NOT A SIMPLE PURCHASE – BUT IT CAN BE WHEN BUYING A TV FROM HIRSCH’S
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hether
Ballito branch – who is one of
be 3m away from the TV, for a
available for streaming at
you’re
Hirsch’s top sales people – for
65” you should be 4m away,
the moment as 8K is still
a sports
answering these frequently
for a 75” you should be 5m
establishing themselves.
fan, movie
asked questions.
away, and for an 82” you
Q: What is the best
Q:
should be 6m away.
high-end TV to buy?
fanatic,
How should you
soapie slave or gamer, we all
determine what size the TV
Q: What resolution do
love our TVs, and when buying
should be for the size of
you recommend?
a new one, we need expert
room it will be going into?
4K resolution is the most
The high-end TVs available today are LG Oled, Samsung Qled and Hisense Uled.
common and the best
Q:
buying the best TV for our own
to be a certain distance from
resolution. 8K resolution gives
for when buying a TV to
particular needs. Thanks to
the TV while viewing it. For
a more detailed picture, but
watch sport?
Hirsch’s Ridwaan Khan at the
example, for a 55” you must
there aren’t much 8K movies
advice on what constitutes
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You need to allow yourself
What should one look
There are numerous points,
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size restrictions that must be taken into account. Always
but one of the advantages that
unpack your TV on to a flat
the LG Oled has is that it has
surface. If you are not sure
a one milli-second delay. LG
and cannot install – Hirsch’s
TVs have new advanced
has qualified installers to do
processors – Alpha 7 and
the job.
Alpha 9 – and are considered
Q: Is it advisable to buy an
the best in the market
extended warranty with a
contributing to superb speed
new TV?
and causing less delay.
Most definitely. Most
Q: What would one look
TVs come with a two-year
for when buying a TV for
warranty, but the extended
gaming?
warranty covers the TV for an
A Refresh Rate is important and here again the LG Oled has a special gaming feature as do other TVs.
Q:
What are the benefits of
Power surge plugs – a must-have to avoid damage during power outages. Available from Hirsch’s.
additional three years. This covers unlimited call outs, parts and labour. Should the TV break completely and cannot be repaired, it also
buying a Smart TV?
covers replacement of the TV
It allows you to stream on
– T’S and C’s apply.
YouTube, watch Netflix movies,
Q: Are there any useful
Google movies and even
tips you can give me with
stream on the DStv NOW app.
regards to caring for my TV if I live by the sea? Always leave the TV on “stand-by mode” when not in use. This will allow less moisture to settle on the circuit board.
Q: How do I prevent my TV TV bracket for wall mounted TV. Available from Hirsch’s.
Q: Can I unpack and
from being damaged during
install the TV myself? If so,
power outages?
can you offer some tips on how to do this? To unpack the TV, you
For power surges, it’s advisable to buy power surge adaptors and multi-plug
must have two people to
surge adaptors to connect
carry either side of the TV
to the TV. This protects the
and to install. If installing on a
TV from being damaged
wall, make sure it’s a dry wall.
internally with an increase
Brackets have weight and
overflow of power.
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have always
Q:
Can I trade in my
present phone for a new
been available
one at Hirsch’s or Samsung
at Samsung
Concept stores? Yes. Hirsch’s accepts
Concept stores
over 6 000 eligible devices
(powered by Hirsch’s), but now that we have
HIRSCH’S ARE BACK IN THE MOBILE
expanded, we asked the
BUSINESS, SELLING BOTH SAMSUNG AND
experts in charge of mobile
APPLE MOBILE PHONES
sales how things were going
from all brands, not just Samsung, for trade-ins. The reduction in the purchase price we may offer for your
and what were the most
existing device will vary
commonly asked questions
depending on the make and
customers had.
model. Our instore service
Q: What are the fastest
technicians will gladly assist
selling Samsung phones
you with an assessment of your trade-in device.
at the moment? Samsung Galaxy A12,
Q: What are some of the
Samsung Galaxy A71, and
most common faults for
Samsung Galaxy S21 seem
phones brought in for repair? A cracked screen is the
to be the most popular.
Q: What are the fastest
most common issue which can
selling Apple phones at
be caused by the following: ¥ Phone being dropped.
the moment?
¥ Any form of exerted
Apple products generally
pressure on the screen.
are selling well – including
¥ Sitting on the phone while
iPads and Airpods. The
it’s in your back pocket.
fastest moving iPhone is the
¥ Placing the phone and
iPhone 12 256GB, but the
keys in your pocket.
iPhone 11 is still selling well.
Q: What are people
Charging port issues is another problem we see
looking for?
a lot of. When your phone
Most people look for specifications on the
experiences slow or no
following:
charging, it is often as a
¥ Speed/processing power.
result of a faulty charging
¥ Storage/internal memory.
port. The reason could be
¥ Battery life.
any of the following: ¥ Dust or debris blocking
¥ Camera resolution.
the contact or preventing
Before choosing a mobile
proper power supply.
phone, consumers should
¥ Corrosion when your
research the camera quality,
phone gets wet or you put it
screen resolution and battery life. A longer battery
for smartphones with the
to the amount of charge a
in an environment with high
life is a must for consumers
most mAh.
mobile phone battery is able
humidity.
with demanding schedules.
Q:
to deliver. The more mAh a
If you want the phone with the longest battery life, look
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WE’RE
amsung phones
What is mAh?
mAh is an abbreviation for “milliamp hours” and refers
¥ Hardware damage,
mobile phone has, the longer
usually caused when you
it will last between charges.
drop the device.
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LET’S SHOP :: WASHER-DRYER COMBOS
Winner COMBO
WE’RE ALL TRYING TO SAVE ON TIME IN OUR LIVES AND SPACE IN OUR HOMES, AND THE WASHER-DRYER COMBO IS THE PERFECT APPLIANCE TO HELP US DO JUST THAT
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asher-dryer combos combine a front loader washing machine with a tumble dryer and are usually the same size as a normal washing machine and feature the same programmes – both on the washing and the drying front. Let’s take a
look as some on the washer-dryer combos Hirsch’s have on offer.
LG SILVER WASHER DRYER LG’s all-in-one washer and dryer saves space in your home, and best news of all is that with the ThinQ smart technology, you can manage your laundry from your device. It has a maximum wash capacity of 12kg and dry capacity of 8kg. The energy efficiency rating is an economical A and the noise level almost indiscernible. HIRSCH’S CODE: 66554SUP
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CLEANING TIPS FOR YOUR MACHINE ¥The outside of the machine must be wiped regularly. Keep the washing powder dish clean. ¥Don’t under or overdose with washing powder. Follow instructions on how much is required per load. ¥If using fabric softener, dilute with water to stop it from clogging up the pipes. ¥To loosen grime in the machine, once a month, run on an empty cycle with hot water and two cups of vinegar. ¥Put your small items (socks and underwear) into a pillowcase to wash them. ¥Separate colours from whites and wash separately. ¥Check pockets before putting clothing into washing machine.
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WHIRLPOOL’S WASHER DRYER Whirlpool’s Washer Dryer is equipped with an option that helps protect colours by washing in cold water at (15°C). The Steam Refresh function helps refresh garments, neutralises unpleasant odours and relaxes the fibres by delivering steam into the drum. Whirlpool’s Wash & Dry 45-minute function allows you to wash and dry lightly soiled cotton and synthetic fibre garments quickly – this cycle washes and dries a laundry load of up to 1kg in just 45 minutes. HIRSCH’S CODE: 57742
DEFY STEAMCURE WASHER DRYER The Defy7/4 SteamCure Washer Dryer saves time, space, money and energy. It includes the innovative SteamCure™ technology, which means even the toughest stains and strongest odours are eradicated by the burst of steam. And, once a cycle is nearing completion, a final burst of steam softens creases for quick and easy ironing – if at all. HIRSCH’S CODE: 70952SUP
MIELE WTF130 WPM PWASH 2.0 WASHER-DRYER Miele’s WTF130 washerdryer has a 7kg load capacity for washing, and 4kg for drying, and with its PowerWash technology offers a high level of cleaning performance. Thanks to the honeycomb drum, laundry is handled extremely gently, and the revolutionary SteamCare technology ensures that up to 50% less ironing is needed. H
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Success NETWORKING FOR
MOTIVATION, DETERMINATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT ALL
COME PERFECTLY PACKAGED IN THE HIRSCH’S VIRTUAL BUSINESS EVENTS AIMED AT HELPING BUSINESS OWNERS TO GROW AND THRIVE IN DIFFICULT TIMES
F
rom helping
events have been an
virtual meetings, all having
business owners
absolute boon for the
been a wonderful networking
to find their
business community.
platform for women in
“why”, to giving them sound,
The events include weekly Entrepreneurs Workshops
business in the country. Hundreds of thousands of
solid advice on marketing,
Margaret hosts with Marlene
people have either Zoomed
finance, sales and good
Powell, award-winning
in or followed the events on
health (business and
business coach with
FB live on Margaret’s page
personal), the Hirsch’s
ActionCOACH, as well as
over the last 12 months,
virtual networking business
monthly Women in Business
with more and more people attending every event. Margaret – who is passionate about entrepreneurship, was awarded her MBA in 2020, and did her thesis on the subject – has poured out wellheeded advice to the business community, giving them encouragement and inspiration to keep going. Marlene Powell’s sage business advice, gained from many years of coaching, has given entrepreneurs a good idea of Mind power guru Robin Banks. Marlene Powell and Margaret Hirsch. Entrepreneur and marketing specialist, Dimakatso Moloantoa.
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the tools required to keep their businesses on an even keel so that they can work on their businesses and not in them. A variety of top speakers have been invited to give presentations over the last 12 months and have done an excellent job injecting
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Marlene for setting up the Entrepreneurs Workshops platform and explained that right now what entrepreneurs need is not so much motivation, but advice on transformation – and that is what they have been getting at these workshops. Marketing is a popular topic at the workshops with a variety of marketing experts putting forward their point of view. Dimakatso Moloantoa, owner of Amari Marketing, explained that the first area of marketing entrepreneurs should look at right now is social media. “Be consistent. Post three times a week. Put positive energy into their
some inspiration out there to
presentations. Internationally
make people laugh!” she said.
recognised speakers like
The feedback from their
Shilpa Mehta, business owner and President of Durban Entrepreneurs’ Organisation. Este Pretorius, LinkedIn guru. Health guru and anti-ageing specialist, Dr Tamara Pheiffer.
Robin Banks have given
virtual audience has been
their time to help business
extremely encouraging for
owners through the down
Margaret and Marlene. “Our
time. Robin – a global leader
regular attendees have shown
says Margaret. “We have seen
on the subject of mind power
how incredibly resilient they
businesses grow and thrive
– congratulated Margaret and
are in the face of adversity,”
over the last 18 months. Some
have had to work on a side hustle to make ends meet, but these have also gone well.” Margaret’s Women in Business networking platform was also packed full of topnotch speakers. Women who have gone the extra mile in their own lives and their businesses and who, like Lindiwe Rakharebe, ICC Durban boss.
Margaret, want to help fellow businesswomen do the same.
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Mathabo Kunene – South African icon, entrepreneur and catering expert. Stacey Copas, Australian quadriplegic and motivational speaker. Eustace Mashimbe – proudly South African.
Shilpa Mehta, the co-owner
speaker, Stacey Copas
of Production Logix and
from Australia, was also
the President of the Durban
on the platform. Stacey
Entrepreneurs’ Organisation,
is a quadriplegic (after an
is the perfect example.
accident when she was 12),
Shilpa’s advice: “Know
and although she thought
your worth. Keep yourself
at the time that her life was
relevant and know where
over, she made the decision
you are placed in the market.
to pull herself together
Never tolerate bad behaviour,
and find the gift that her
even if it comes from the
disability had given her – to
top. Build a team you would
be able to motivate people
like to take with you to war if
in similar circumstances.
necessary!” Shilpa explained
Today she travels the world
that her all-women team is
(virtually now) to give talks on
packed full of people with
resilience and self-belief.
grit and determination who
Check out Hirsch’s and
are resilient and smart – and
Margaret’s Facebook pages
phenomenal negotiators.
for advice on upcoming
Internationally renowned
virtual events.
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HIRSCH’S – A NAME
and spiritual support for the girls.
SYNONYMOUS WITH
They are staffed by a qualified
HELPING ONE SMALL
Children in Isipingo receiving loads of goodies from Hirsch’s.
COMMUNITY AT A TIME
making ends meet. For more information and to find ways to donate, visit their website: https://www.uitkoms.org.za/
Margaret has been involved with the Johannesburg School for the
Ingcebo Educare Centre
Blind and Children with Disabilities for many years, buying a suitable
The last 12 months have
building to house the school and supply them with much needed equipment. There is no other specialised primary school in the greater Johannesburg area – teaching from Grades R to 7 – for blind children or those with poor vision, with or without other disabilities. The school follows the national curriculum, but tailors the programme to each specific child.
Uitkoms, and the entire welfare sector, have an ongoing battle
Johannesburg School For The Blind
finding any opportunity to help
and dedicated team of six.
Children at the Johannesburg School for the Blind and Children with Disabilities enjoy some time colouring in.
Back GIVING
been particularly trying for many small communities who rely on donations and handouts from the public. Hirsch’s has helped out in any way they can, and one of the projects Margaret has taken under her wing includes the Ingcebo Educare Centre in Isipingo. Sneh Ntshutsha set up the centre several years ago as a place of hope and refuge for vulnerable children and orphans in the
“These children are amazing
area. Margaret has helped kit the
and so talented in their own right.
centre out with fridges, freezers,
There are children who are the
mattresses, kitchen essentials and
most beautiful painters even though
school supplies, and even sends
they cannot see. They are such an
groceries on a monthly basis. The centre recently had to
inspiration,” says Margaret.
Year-end Feast For Uitkoms Girls At the end of last year, Margaret and a team from Hirsch’s and
relocate due to unforeseen circumstances and the local Margaret chats to some of the girls at the Uitkoms Home for Girls in Johannesburg.
community helped to get them back on track. Margaret and a team from Hirsch’s visited the
Defy put together a magnificent
centre in December, laden with
Kitchen Capers feast, then at
goodie bags for the children, some
the end of the cooking session,
donated by The Robin Foundation.
they headed off to the Uitkoms
Sneh is appealing to anyone
Home for Girls in Observatory,
in the community for help. If you
Johannesburg to give them a
would like to donate any items,
surprise Christmas feast.
from food to furniture, new and second-hand items, please email
The school provides residential
shane@hirschs.co.za and you
care and protection, education,
can drop them off at a Hirsch’s
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Christmas dinner for the girls at Uitkoms Home.
branch near you.
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