Hello Joburg June 2020

Why winter indoors in Joburg is wonderful...

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CON TENTS

FEATURES 38

Fashion forecast

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Lindt gluten-free chocolate and raspberry pancakes

On the cover

Check out our ultimate Joburg bucket list of items to have the most exciting winter … indoors, of course!

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Portrait of an artist

For budget sushi

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Newborn checklist

UPFRONT 2 Editor’s Note

THINGS TO DO

3 Travel competitions

30 Cosy up with these amazing

Win a two-night midweek stay at Supertubes Guest House Win a two-night stay at Zuurberg Mountain Village

FOOD & DRINK

entertainment picks

31 The party goes on … online, that is 32 Unmissable artist biopics 33 Easy hobbies to take up

6 Our top delivery restaurants to try this June 12 Wines that are perfect for rich cuisine and evenings in with Netflix

18 The most luxurious and extravagant food delivery services in Joburg

22 Baking recipes for self-quarantine and self-care by top bakers

28 Cocktail of the Month: Spiked Nutella hot chocolate

29 Chef of the Month: Naqiyah Mayat

SHOPPING 34 The newborn checklist

BEAUTY & WELLNESS

36 The perfect spoils for first-time dads,

44 Get that pregnancy glow

grandpas and more

38 Gifts for every type of dad that you can buy at Clearwater Mall

40 Hot winter trends to try

45 dōTERRA Essential Oils: A must-have during pregnancy

46 Vibrant skin, vibrant life: An interview with Diana van Sittert

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Welcome to the new beginings issue

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“No winter lasts forever: No spring skips its turn.” Let that sink in for a moment.

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he news of COVID-19 hitting South Africa hard exploded in the same month as our 40th birthday. A few weeks later, the pandemic exacerbated the closure of at least 10 magazines, many of which are household names in SA that have been in circulation for decades.

The heartbreaking news threatened our entire industry, but we weren’t going to give up without a fight. We’ve made it our mission to turn a negative situation into a powerful new beginning.

Under these dramatic new conditions with unpredictable long-term effects, the Hello Joburg Magazine team has had to rapidly adapt.

The current situation made me wonder what news and information you want to see in the pages of your Hello Joburg Magazine, with our team being divided on the topic. Do our readers want to see glamorous things to dream and escape until the lockdown is over?

Or do they want practicality and straight-to-the-point entertainment to keep busy while they’re stuck at home? I believe the answer is probably somewhere in the middle during self-isolation.

However, our mission to bring you the best food, culture, entertainment and fun around Joburg and beyond hasn’t changed.

While it’s important to stay indoors to protect ourselves and others, that doesn’t mean we can’t still have a good time. We’ve shifted our focus as a city guide to bring you the ultimate things to do indoors, including food and drink recipes from local chefs and mixologists, curated lists of the best movies and podcasts, indoor fitness, online learning, digital parties, amazing live-streams, online shopping, games to play and some offbeat activities.

As time goes by, we’ll be evolving, updating and extending out content while you’re stuck at home, so keep checking in for great indoor activities and streaming culture. Stick with us and we promise you won’t be bored for a second!

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WIN

a two-night midweek stay at Supe rtubes Guest Hous e

About Supertubes Guest House

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ape Country Routes (CCR) South Africa is a leading group of owner operated and managed accommodation and activity establishments – more than 20 privately owned hotels, lodges and guesthouses – located on the scenic and historic routes in the Western and Eastern Cape. All carefully selected for their character, charm and romance, they offer the best accommodation and activity options to suit every taste and budget.

The Cape Country Routes’ Supertubes Guest House is located on the worldfamous surfing beach of Jeffreys Bay in the Eastern Cape. The Supertubes Guesthouse, modern in style, is only 30 meters from the beach. Its accommodation comprises beautifully styled, en-suite Luxury and Standard rooms, and self-catering apartments.

ays #HelloGiveaw

The prize We’re giving away a two-night midweek stay for a couple sharing in a Luxury Room at Supertubes Guest House.

The prize includes breakfast on both mornings. It will be valid for six months, excluding public and school holidays. To enter now, go to www.hellojoburg.co.za Q HelloJoburgMag D HelloJoburgMag D HelloJoburgMagazine

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The 13 en-suite Luxury Rooms, housed at no. 6 Pepper Street, have private balconies and beach views and one is wheelchairfriendly; its Self-Catering House at no. 11 Pepper Street, ideal for family getaways, consists of three en-suite bedrooms, each with a sea view and an open plan dining and kitchen area. It opens onto a garden with BBQ facilities and is fully equipped

and serviced daily; there are eight en-suite Classic Standard Rooms at no. 12 Pepper Street, with a patio/lounge and braai area; Khaya Zinza (house of tranquillity) at no. 16 Pepper Street – a Luxury Villa directly in front of the world famous Supertubes – has five en-suite bedrooms, each with a private balcony and three with sea views. A cosy ‘wave-watch’ room offers internet access, a fireplace and DStv. The lounge and open plan kitchen complete with an indoor braai opens onto a deck area leading to the beach. For surfers, there is a hot water shower outside, secure surfboard racks and wetsuit dryer.

Supertubes Guest House offers a full continental breakfast buffet in its bright dining room, adjacent to the garden.

Aside from surfing, activities for the whole family include whale watching, surfing, fishing, horse-riding, Big Five game viewing, excursions and shopping. With personalised service, friendly staff and being owner-managed guests are assured of a delightful stay at Supertubes.

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a two-night stay at Zuurberg Mountain Village

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About Zuurberg Mountain Village

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ape Country Routes (CCR) South Africa is a leading group of owner operated and managed accommodation and activity establishments – more than 20 privately owned hotels, lodges and guesthouses – located on the scenic and historic routes in the Western and Eastern Cape. All carefully selected for their character, charm and romance, they offer the best accommodation and activity options to suit every taste and budget.

The Cape Country Routes recommended property, the Zuurberg Mountain Village in the Eastern Cape, a 150-year-old haven of historical delight situated high up on the Zuurberg Pass in malaria-free Addo is a popular South African getaway destination. Set in 160 hectares of indigenous vegetation, this exclusive fourstar mountain-top hotel is a one hour and 20 minute drive from Port Elizabeth and offers nature, wildlife and tranquility in the most majestic of African settings – and has the greater Addo Elephant National Park right on its doorstep.

Guests are accommodated in Edwardian style luxury cottages, or in the old original 1861 Manor House – there are 26 double rooms and four family rooms.

All accommodation is furnished to meet international standards, and all rooms have spectacular views of the surrounding Zuurberg Mountains. Facilities include a dining room, English pub, function facilities, swimming pool and all-weather tennis courts, while activities at and around the hotel include the all-important ‘Elephant Experience’, fantastic Big Five game viewing opportunities, private guided game drives, guided walking trails and horse riding.

At Zuurberg Mountain Village, with its rich historic heritage, attentive staff and delicious country cuisine, you will experience true hospitality and memories that will stay with you forever.

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#HelloGiveaways

The prize We’re giving away a two-night stay for a couple sharing in a Zuurberg Mountain Village room on a full board basis, including a one-hour spa pamper for two and a full-day game drive from the hotel into the Addo Elephant National Park. The prize excludes transport and meals. It will be valid for six months, excluding public and school holidays. To enter now, go to www.hellojoburg.co.za Q HelloJoburgMag D HelloJoburgMag D HelloJoburgMagazine HELLO JOBURG | June 2020 | hellojoburg.co.za

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NETFLIX AND CHOW Our top delivery restaurants to try this June

Hot tip: Local restaurants and small businesses need our suppor t right now. When possible, we advise ordering directly from these restaurants by using their own delivery service when available, since food delivery apps can charge them up to 30% in fees, creating lower profit margins. In our personal experience, our food has also arrived much faster and hotter when we’ve ordered via their own delivery services.

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Hungry but can’t manage to put pants on and go outside in search of tonight’s dinner? That’s where Joburg’s best delivery restaurants come in – you can get anything from decadently experimental pizza to top-rate burgers and sushi delivered to your door without having to pause your TV binge or workflow. Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to summon your stretchy pants! Tip well.

Ribs & Burgers For racks that are seriously smokin’ A universe away from your average plate of down-and-dirty hipster ribs, Ribs & Burgers is an absolute blinder with instant Instagram appeal. Serving up this awesome meaty treat in a variety of forms, you can choose from beef, lamb and pork ribs as well as burgers, steaks, wraps and salads. Our top pick is the Mighty Pork Baby Back Ribs: Smoky, sweet and succulent, these slow-cooked and then flame-grilled masterpieces are some of the punchiest around. We’re pretty sure these are the best pork ribs in Joburg! This juicy joint also makes the best things you’ll find between two buns, like the Mighty Bacon and Cheddar Burger made with a perfect 200g patty topped with aged cheddar, pickles, Spanish onion, mustard and BBQ , lovingly finished with pink sauce. Colour? Yes. Texture? Wow. Flavour? You bet! But a burger without a drink is like Batman without Robin: Still amazing, but not the unstoppable pair they could be. So, give your sweet tooth a treat and slurp up a salted caramel shake on the side.

Place your order: Go to www.ribsandburgers.com/za or order via UberEats and Mr D Food Delivery fee: Free for orders over R150 within a 5km radius of each restaurant if you order direct The MARC, 129 Rivonia Road, Sandton Nicolway, corner of William Nicol Drive &, Wedgewood Link, Bryanston 1 www.ribsandburgers.com E @ribsandburgersza Q @ribsandburgersza

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Coalition For life-changing slices There are few pleasures greater than authentic Neapolitan pizza – except, that is, the ease and convenience of authentic Neapolitan pizza delivery.

Thanks to the delivery gods, you can get piping-hot pizza from Coalition at the push of a literal button. At the original location, they continue to coax the bubbling dough out of the oven. The classic margherita, topped simply with silky mozzarella, crushed tomato and fresh basil, is so light, you can’t help but order another. Only one bite will convince you that this pizza is the ideal marriage of crusty and chewy. The Holtini is also worth trying for delivery tonight: The recipe includes copious amounts of coppa ham, thyme, mushroom, Italian parsley and creamy mozzarella melted in cubes upon a rich bed of savoury tomato sauce spread to the edge of the crust. It’s about as close to a transcendental experience as you can get.

Place your order: Phone 010 900 4987 or order via UberEats (to order your pizza as a DIY kit on UberEats, simply write ‘DIY’ in the ‘add a note’ box before placing your order) Delivery fee: R20 within a 5km radius of the restaurant and R5 per kilometre thereafter if you order direct 2 Bolton Road, Parkwood 1 www.coalitionpizza.co.za | E @coalitionneapolitanpizza D @coalition_pizza | Q @coalitionpizza

La Boqueria Searching for some enticing Spanish food? You don’t have to go far (or to Spain) – from paella to tapas, La Boqueria does it right and neatly sidesteps the usual clichés in favour of less familiar ideas. Our recommendation is to order a line-up of rustic small plates and eat like a Spanish family. The tapas are allround flawless, from the stunning wood-fired Spanish goat’s cheese with rustic tomato salsa, green olive pesto and crusty market bread, to the utterly dreamy albondigas AKA traditional Spanish meatballs – our version of comfort food. The hot-fried olives are as trippy as tapas get: Green Manzanilla olives are stuffed with salt-cured lemon rind and fresh pimento, then panko crusted and shallow fried and served with caper parsley aioli. The kitchen also knocks out big pans of paella for sharing, like the smoked pork neck paella filled with white wine, fennel, roasted onion, corn, edamame, black beans, saffron bomba rice and crispy sage, which serves two to four.

Place your order: Go to www.laboqueria.co.za/ deliveries (for delivery to your home or one of their designated collection points) or order via UberEats Delivery fee: R25 for orders over R200 within a 5km radius of the restaurant if you order direct.

17 3rd Avenue, Parktown North 1 www.laboqueria.co.za | E @laboqueriajozi D @laboqueriajozi | Q @laboqueriajozi

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For cuisine from the Iberian Peninsula

Brik Café For clean eats

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There’s more to healthy food than just chicken breast and a mountain of mesclun. When it comes to eating clean, variety is key – and that’s where Brik Café excels. The next time you find yourself staring at your boring #workfromhome desk salad, think about all their other healthy food options instead. Everything is consciously curated, locally sourced and proactively cooked – from the chickpea pancakes filled with orange marmalade, fresh orange and almond frangipane, to the coconut oil fried egg served with spinach stems and burnt butter hollandaise. We recommend tucking into the grass-fed burger, which is well-loved for its umami basting and fresh toppings. Its main highlight: The corn ketchup, that’s made in-house to yield a silky texture. For a guilt-free cheat meal, try the vegan fried fish and chips made with banana blossom nori, sweet potato, aquafaba tartar and leaves. It’s tender and perfectly crisp, and the banana blossoms make for a spot-on texture.

Place your order: Phone 066 573 6697 or order via UberEats and Mr D Food Delivery fee: Free within a 1km radius of the restaurant if you order direct 16 Baker Street, Rosebank E @brikcaferosebank Q @brik_cafe

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Bloom Coffee For absolutely killer coffee On the hunt for a perfectly executed flat white or espresso? Your daily grind just got a little easier!

Bloom Coffee brews up some terrific stuff, so go ahead – get crafty with your no-whip, no-foam, triple-shot, sugar-free, extra-hot custom order. The hot drinks menu comprises of a macchiato, cortado, Americano, cappuccino, caffe latte, mocha, piccolo and hot chocolate, while cold drinks include an iced American, latte and mocha. This cool café also makes magnificent, glistening pastries – think soft, light and tender scones that are delicious slathered in butter with a dollop of strawberry jam, or simply decadent pain au chocolat with ultra-thin layers, buttery crispness, melted chocolate and a dusting of powdered sugar.

The airy plain croissant with an inside that’s just as good as the outside has stolen our hearts with its regal balance of good quality butter and sublime flavour.

For just R50, you can get any single shot coffee with a pastry – now that’s an excellent deal!

Place your order: WhatsApp 079 319 5385 Delivery fee: Free within a 2km radius of the café 34 4th Avenue, Parkhurst 1 www.bloomcoffee.co.za | E @bloomcoffeeza D @bloomcoffeeza | Q @bloomcoffeeza

The Foundry Sure, we all love our plant-based Beyond Burgers and fried chicken sandwiches, but sometimes nothing replaces a classic, beefy burger. You might want to grab a few extra serviettes before you devour a burger from The Foundry because flippin’ ‘eck, these burgers are good. It’s the Burger Royale that we keep coming back for: A 250g juicy, roughly chopped beef patty comes perfectly cooked and properly seasoned with delicious seared edges. Toppings run from matured cheddar and mozzarella to streaky bacon and crispy onions rings.

The buns, meanwhile, are soft and bouncy. Just add a side of hand-cut chips and you have the makings of an all-time great meal! It might be a mouthful to say, but The Foundry also makes a better mushroom ravioli than any of Joburg’s Italian restaurants we’ve tried. Filled with mushroom, feta and spring onion, served in a sage, truffle and brown butter sauce with toasted pine nuts, there’s a reason it’s long been a favourite on the menu.

Place your order: WhatsApp 063 137 1938 or order via UberEats or Mr D Food Delivery fee: Free for Parktown North and Parkhurst residents or R25 within 5km radius of the restaurant (they deliver further, too – enquire for fees) if you order direct.

Parktown Quarter, 3rd Avenue, Parktown North 1 www.foundrycafe.co.za | E @foundryjozi | Q @foundryjozi

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For the best buns

Café 28 For the perfect pie The owners of this contemporary café are masters of their trade who make mouth-watering imaginative pizzas, pastas and burgers. The Neapolitan pizzas with their blistered crust and creative toppings take centre stage: Café 28 has replicated the perfect alchemy struck between locally ground flour, regional mozzarella and tomatoes grown on neighbouring Vesuvius in the food-obsessed city of Naples. The basic Burrata – strewn with fior di latte mozzarella and basil, with a ball of burrata in the centre – is a de facto vehicle for a vivid and deeply flavourful tomato sauce. When the burrata is cut, the interior spills out, revealing soft, stringy curd and fresh cream. If you’re a lover of anything that’s straight-up creamy, this pizza is so what you want! The Indiavolata al Provolone is another standout, which comes topped with provolone piccante, spicy salami, olives and basil – a balmy Tuscan afternoon in pizza form.

Place your order: Phone 011 083 7873 or order via UberEats Delivery fee: R20 within a 5km to 10km radius or R25 within a 10km to 15 radius of the restaurant if you order direct.

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54 Wierda Road E, Wierda Valley, Sandton 1 www.cafe28.co.za | E @cafe28sandton | Q @cafe_28_inanda

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Dark Kitchen by

Big Bad Wolf For budget sushi Love sushi but worried about getting a raw deal? Budget sushi doesn’t always mean the quality is compromised. At Dark Kitchen by Big Bad Wolf, a decent serving starts from as cheap as R68 for eight salmon California rolls or R62 for six prawn fashion sandwiches. At prices this reasonable, best start loosening your belt for an unforgettable sushi feast at home! Each little package is packed with super-fresh ingredients and handed over to the delivery driver the instant it’s ready, the nori wrapping still crisp. Our favourites? The intriguing Samurai rolls filled with tempura veggies, wrapped in salmon and tuna and topped with mayo, or the well-shaped Blue Dragon – avocado maki rolls topped with prawn tempura bathed in sweet chilli mayo. Otherwise, try the briny-fresh salmon sashimi or the impeccable salmon roses at just R62 for two pieces of sashimi or R108 for six roses. That’s a win in sushi territory! The menu also offers other solid budget-friendly eats and artisan pizzas.

Place your order: Phone 082 710 0159 or order via UberEats and Mr D Food Delivery fee: Free within a 10km radius of the restaurant if you order direct Cedar Square Shopping Centre, Willow Avenue, Fourways 1 www.bigbadwolf.co.za | E @darkkitchenbybigbadwolf Q @dark_kitchen_bbw

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The carbonara pizza from The Foundry: The toppings on this Pizza Bianco (meaning no tomato sauce or cheese) are creative without being strange – roasted garlic, crispy bacon, baked egg, pecorino shavings, fresh basil and black pepper aioli.

If you’ve never experienced a pizza with an egg, we beg you to try it. When the yolk breaks, it transforms into a luscious sauce that makes the pizza that much more decadent. The egg is the ‘it’ factor that makes this pizza truly special. Would it be too trite for us to call it heaven on a crust?

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The ricotta and spinach gnudi from Brik Café: Gnudi are essentially the light and cloud-like kin to gnocchi. The ricotta and spinach gnudi from Brike Café are described as ‘ricotta dumplings’. The featherlight clouds of fluffy, fresh ricotta are light, ethereally airy and incredibly moreish, served with a rich and simple burnt butter. The dish is also made with green mole – a bright green sauce made from pumpkin seeds and green chile with a strong earthy, nutty taste.

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The ribs and chicken wings from La Boqueria: While pizzas and burgers both go down easy alongside a cold beer, the undisputed king of munchies is certainly the ribs and chicken wings from La Boqueria, served with corn on the cob. The sweet and spicy pork ribs are so impossibly melt-in-your-mouth tender, one bite will quiet even the pickiest of barbecue hard-liners. The smoky chicken wings are a crowd-pleaser – they’re crispy, rich, juicy and kissed by coal flames.

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The calamarata pasta from Café 28: Calamarata pasta is a traditional Neapolitan pasta shape, which inherited its name for its shape that resembles calamari rings. This type of pasta absorbs all kinds of condiments, making it the perfect companion for the simple but amazingly delicious tomato sauce in this dish.

The pasta is cooked al dente and then tossed with fresh calamari rings cooked in the tomato sauce before it’s finished off with fresh, aromatic chopped parsley.

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inter wines you’ll love

Perfect for rich cuisine and evenings in with Netflix

In the cold and damp of winter weather in Joburg, you want wines that will warm your insides and hold up to the rich dishes that come with the season. From big, bold and spicy reds to lush, celebratory sparkling wines, these cold-weather friendly wines are the best hope you have to make it through winter.

To channel your inner Meghan Markle

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ell us: Are you a person who drinks champagne year-round? If so, come in for a fist bump. Sure, it’s expensive, but there are affordable alternatives like the Krone Borealis Vintage Cuvée Brut. This bubbly is elegant, iridescent gold. Bursts of elderflower and apple blossom intermingle with orange peel and crushed oyster shell. There’s a citrusy tingle of baobab pods on palate entry, edged in that salinity so characteristic of the 2018 vintage. Taut, lean and fresh, kumquat and naartjie come to the fore evolving into salted caramel. The mousse is fine-beaded and toned, with a graceful trajectory into a tensile finish that promises to become more biscuity as it ages. We can’t think of a better way to cure winter blues than with a bit of this bubbly!

Pair it with: This MCC evokes a sense of discovery in dining in a pure and simple way, such as mussels steamed open with seawater, creamy porcini risotto and braised chicken.

R150 from select liquor retailers.

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The conversation starter

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t’s time to set the record straight: Merlot wine is first class. Show up with the Steenberg Merlot 2017 at your boss’s house party and drop wine knowledge. This is Steenberg’s best-selling red wine and is an excellent expression of the cultivar: Rich with juicy red fruit and characteristic herbal highlights of lavender, fennel and anise with a lively eucalyptus edge. The nose offers cherry and redcurrant, while the palate reveals sour cherry, dark chocolate and spicy clove. Velvety texture is enhanced by refreshing acidity, while well-integrated tannins add structure.

Pair it with: This fuller-bodied wine stands up to rich dishes with strong Mediterranean flavours – think braised and roast meats, tomato-based stews, mature cheeses and briny olives.

R190 from the cellar door

The best value wine

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ed fruits, easy tannins and a soft finish are the characteristics of merlot wine. But there’s more to the Balance Winemaker’s Selection Merlot 2018 than being smooth. For this wine, the winemaker selected only the most exceptional fruit, grown in prime vineyard blocks. It has aromatics of black cherries and currants with hints of pencil shavings on the nose. Ripe, juicy cherry and subtle pepper flavours reveal themselves on the palate. It’s an elegant wine with soft tannins, not too much acidity and a spicy, medium finish.

Pair it with: You’ll find that this merlot pairs well with many foods, especially quesadillas, beef bourguignon, chicken marsala and minestrone soup.

R70 from the cellar door

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For the newbie collectors

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asp! Yes, get ready to spend a grip on the Tokara Cabernet Sauvignon 2017. If you’re that aspirational wine lover with an as-yet empty wine fridge but definitely not a wine snob, you’ll love this wine which has a beautiful garnet colour. On the nose there are berry aromas of cassis, redcurrant and blueberries complemented by underlying notes of cocoa, fresh herbs and tobacco spice. The palate is packed with sweet berry fruit, flavours of dark chocolate and briary fruit with hints of dried tobacco on the finish.

Pair it with: This winter we’re all eating rib-sticking dishes and this cab sav is a no-brainer pairing, however, it also works well with grilled veal chops, meaty stews or a fantastic steak.

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Luxury is a state of mind

The most luxurious and extravagant food delivery services in Joburg For the most part, takeaways are a guilty affair. But a recent influx in luxurious food delivery services has shaken up Joburg’s perceptions. From Aurum Restaurant’s famous exotic mushroom risotto to a Hello Joburg-approved pistachio, honey and berry mille-feuille, these are the top names that are combating the grease with their fine-tuned cuisine.

Hungry yet?

BELLAGIO

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e might be biased, but eating a piece of spanking fresh fish with a glass of chilled white wine at a restaurant might be one of the greatest joys in life. One of Illovo’s best restaurants, Bellagio, has translated its elegant seafood-focused menu into a high-end takeaway option.

The result is a lockdown menu featuring fresher-than-fresh prawns, calamari, hake, salmon, kingklip and sea bass straight from the ocean to your table. With meal options including beer-battered hake, flamegrilled prawns, salmon and tarragon fish cakes, Sicilian-style sea bass baked in foil and Thai style salmon or kingklip with coconut cream, coriander, chilli and honey, you won’t go hungry. There’s also the option of soups, salads, pies, chicken dishes, pastas and meat dishes, plus a chance to dip into Bellagio’s famous desserts.

Our top recommendation is the outstanding seared salmon marinated in chilli, ginger, honey, soya and orange: The salmon is lovely and flavourful, with a golden crust and barely cooked centre that makes this dish worthy of a fine dining restaurant. The succulent salmon gets a touch of sweet and spicy Asian flair, and the sugar in the honey

caramelises to create a glaze that tastes amazing. Try it with a side of crispy zucchini fritti. Another top choice is the fillet of beef served with chips with the add-on of a gorgonzola sauce. The tender, melt-in-yourmouth fillet is perfectly cooked with a crusty sear, and pairs beautifully with the creamy, savoury gorgonzola sauce. The crab capellini – one of the thinnest types of pastas that’s excellent set against sweet, opulent crab – is a winter’s culinary celebration.

For dessert, there’s everything from baked cheesecake with berries to a chocolate truffle praline cake served with berries and ice cream – certainly not your standard night at home! We recommend the phyllo-based mille-feuille – a spin on the classic mille-feuille made with puff pastry – that combines honey, fresh berries, phyllo layers and a silky pastry cream that holds everything together. When else will you ever have a dessert like this in your tracksuit? Thanks to hands-on owner Louise Castle, Bellagio delivers quality all round.

Bellagio is delivering seven days a week. Plus, if you spend over R500 they’ll throw in a loaf of their heavenly homemade bread for free!

Place your order: Phone 011 268 1978 or 011 268 0869, or SMS 084 250 0817 Unit 1, Oxford Manor, 196 Oxford Road, Illovo | www.bellagiorestaurant.co.za | Facebook: Bellagio Illovo | Instagram: @bellagioillovo

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GLENDA’S

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ooking pretty in fantasy-garden-themed décor, this cute seasonal restaurant and takeaway patisserie from patisserie queen and cake designer extraordinaire Glenda Lederle is an absolute wow – whether you’re sitting down for cake and a cuppa or purchasing some of her elaborate confections to go.

Despite her focus on seasonal dishes, Glenda also works wonders on the indulgent brunch front. Alongside homemade muesli and smashed avocado toast with chilli flakes and lemon on the new Glenda’s To-Go menu, which changes weekly, you might find a frittata packed with seasonal veggies or a warm Roquefort and Parma ham sandwich served on whole wheat toast. If you accidentally pig out, balance the books with a freshly pressed green juice. If this spot doesn’t have you feeling sunny, we don’t know what will.

The killer main menu spans everything from a hot smoked salmon, avo and egg salad, to a whole roast beef fillet with a buttery béarnaise sauce. Our favourite dish is the salmon fish cake: This mouthwatering morsel made with spinach, capers and rocket mayo is so wonderfully

flaky and coated in a deliciously light crumb. Make sure you sample the chicken paillard too – served with an earthy fried cumin butter, you’ll be fascinated at how soft and tender the meat is. Something sweet to brighten up your day can also be found on the to-go menu. Order Glenda’s light, tall and fluffy cream scones, or fall in love with her crisp, chewy sea salt and walnut chocolate chip cookies. Otherwise how about a working-from-home box of six Dotty Choux or petit fours?

Glenda’s is also selling whole huge cakes and luscious slices of these beauties – because how else would you get through staying at home for so long? The salted caramel popcorn cake is truly spectacular and will hit your taste buds in all the right spots. Soft, moist sponge, an overabundance of salted caramel and a small mountain of caramel popcorn … it’s a combination sent from heaven! Also try the carrot cake, which has outstanding spice flavour, super-moist crumb and smooth cream cheese frosting.

The Glenda’s To-Go is available for delivery or collection and is subject to availability. For some dishes, 24 hours’ notice is required.

Place your order: Phone 011 268 6369 or email admin@dottyglenda.co.za Hyde Square Shopping Centre, 285 Jan Smuts Avenue, Hyde Park | www.glendas.com | Facebook: @glendasrestaurant Instagram: @glendas_restaurant HELLO JOBURG | June 2020 | hellojoburg.co.za

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AURUM RESTAURANT

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ocated on the seventh floor of The Leonardo, venturing to Aurum Restaurant is an adventure in itself. And the ‘Light’ and ‘Dark’ menus are the prize. Now, there’s no need to leave your house to taste the famed exotic mushroom risotto, with the option to get it delivered straight to your door.

Paulo Santo might be the chef behind this top Joburg restaurant, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t like a couch meal, either. Aurum Restaurant’s home menu has something for everyone: There’s the fancier, restaurant-style three-course meals, or the classic thin-base pizzas, flatbreads and naan breads (with a twist, of course) from Octo Bar, the adjoining pool terrace bar. It’s indulgence for those who will only buy the best, even with their pizza. From the sous vide chicken roulade to a roasted apricot glazed duck that serves four, there’s enough to keep you full for a very long time.

There are fewer delights to be had in winter than ordering a threecourse meal, which is definitely the most luxurious option of them all.

The exciting Aurum Home menu offers a variety of exciting starters, mains and desserts, with smoked and flaked salmon tortellini, braised beef short rib and baked apple among the highlights. The classic

combination of burrata, sundried tomato, artichoke pesto, cucumber, heirloom tomato and basil is hard to pass up for starters. The burrata is served at room temperature to get the most from its lush milkiness. For mains, the shellfish risotto overflowing with white clams, Saldanha Bay mussels, smoked paprika and sofrito elevates the super-comforting Italian classic. The dish is replete with butter, perfumed of Parmesan and has a voluptuously creamy texture. We also recommend the slow-roasted pork belly with beautiful, soft flesh and crisp crackling, served with mashed sweet potato, apple and charred onion to bring out the best of the cut.

The desserts are also doing their bit to bring joy into homes. Our top pick is the white chocolate cheesecake, which has a tangy flavour and velvety smooth texture that you’d expect from cheesecake, but it’s infused with sweet white chocolate. The berry compote is the perfect complement to the white chocolate flavour. Another dessert that travels well is the deliciously moist almond and orange cake, served with decadent whipped mascarpone and yoghurt that makes for a pillowy dessert topper. For special occasions, Aurum Restaurant has got it sorted.

The Aurum Home offering is available from Wednesday to Sunday, from 11h00 to 19h00.

Place your order: Phone 087 536 0100, WhatsApp 076 471 1489 or email paulo@santoandsanto.co.za L7, The Leonardo, 75 Maude Street, Sandton | www.aurumrestaurant.co.za | Facebook: @aurumrestaurant | Twitter: @aurumsandton Instagram: @aurumrestaurantza

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elebrated chef Luke Dale Roberts is back with a new concept delivering a week’s worth of gourmet goodies to cook with to your door. Joburgers can embark on a culinary adventure from the comfort of their own home with one of the five Luke Dale Roberts Gourmet Hampers, curated by exceptional chefs and delivered of the highest standard. They’re each loaded with both sweet and savoury crowd-pleasing favourites, such as a slow-smoked Norwegian salmon fillet, duck and pork belly country pâté, navarin of lamb shank, Beef Wellingtons, crayfish and yuzu salad plus tiramisu.

Your local shop might’ve sold out of the dried stuff, but fear not – there are other ways of getting your farfalle fix. The owners of Café del Sol have launched Deli Via, specialising in wholesome cooking by Café del Sol and la famiglia. Their nonna used to sell her homemade pasta to the tiny town they grew up in, so they’re travelling back in time to bring you her recipes. They’re delivering bundles of pasta and sauce – think Nonna’s secret ragu and basil pesto with fresh homemade tagliatelle – along with wood-fired artisanal pizzas, frozen soups and broths as well as cakes and baked goods.

Aurum Restaurant is delivering beautifully arranged gourmet picnic feasts to doorsteps all over Joburg – so you can lay down a blanket in your own back garden (or lounge room blanket fort) and tuck into a feast fit to transport you back to a less complicated time. The Aurum Picnic menu makes cobbling together your perfect picnic basket dangerously easy. Choose from a selection of fresh breads and crackers, pâtés, crudités, dips and pestos, cheeses, charcuterie, preserved items, sweet condiments, sweet treats, and ice cream, place your order 24 hours in advance and they’ll deliver to your door.

For more info, go to www.lukedaleroberts.com

For more info, go to www.deli-via.com

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B ke The world a beter place

Baking recipes for self-quarantine and self-care by top bakers We’ve convinced ourselves that calories don’t count during self-isolation, so we’re baking up a storm. Baking is a great way to relieve stress and pass some time on any given day of the week. Who cares what day it is anyway? Every day in quarantine deserves to be a sweet one!

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Lindt gluten-free chocolate and raspberry pancakes Makes six servings or 18 pancakes Ingredients: For the pancakes 4 cups of gluten-free plain flour (500g) ¼ cup (60ml) cocoa powder, sifted (25g) 1 tablespoon (15ml) baking powder (15g) 1 teaspoon (5ml) bicarbonate of soda (5g) ½ teaspoon (2ml) salt (1g) ¼ cup (60ml) castor/granulated sugar (50g) 2 eggs (at room temperature) 2 cups (500ml) buttermilk 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract 2 tablespoons (30 ml) rapeseed or sunflower oil For assembly 2 bars Lindt Excellence Raspberry, divided (each 100g) 1 cup (250ml) double or whipping cream ¼ cup (60ml) icing sugar (30g) 2 cups (500ml) raspberries (250g) Method: For the pancakes 1. In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt, then set aside.

2. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk. Pour the buttermilk mixture over the dry ingredients. Whisk until just combined – don’t overmix - a few lumps are okay. Let the batter rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

3. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and brush with some of the oil. Once the pan is hot, adjust heat to medium-low. Using 75ml batter per pancake, cook the pancakes in batches for about one-two minutes, until bubbles start to form. Flip and cook for the same amount of time until golden on the bottom. Brush the skillet with more oil as needed.

For assembly Meanwhile, finely chop 1 bar Lindt Excellence Raspberry.

Place in a heat-safe bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water for five minutes or until the chocolate is melted and can be stirred.

Using a vegetable peeler, shave flat thin shavings from the remaining bar of Lindt Excellence Raspberry away from you onto a parchment paper-lined plate.

Whip the cream with the icing sugar using an electric whisk until stiff peaks form.

Serve the pancakes with the melted chocolate, and a dollop of whipped cream. Garnish with fresh raspberries and shaved chocolate.

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Linda Engelbrecht honest, plant-based

recipe developer @thehonestgrazer

Carrot cake overnight oatmeal Ingredients: ½ cup rolled oats 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground or fresh nutmeg ¼ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon chia seeds 1 raw carrot, finely grated 2 chopped dates 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup 1 ½ cups oat milk Toppings: Walnuts Coconut yoghurt Peanut or almond butter Method: • Prepare a sealable jar or Tupperware. In a medium bowl or in the jar, combine the oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and chia seeds. Then add in the vanilla essence, honey and milk. Mix together until well combined. Lastly, add in the grated carrot and chopped dates. Leave to set in the fridge overnight and enjoy the next day.

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To enjoy warm, simply heat the mix on a stove top with an additional ¼ cup milk or water for 15 minutes until the oats are fully cooked through. Serve with yoghurt, nut butter, walnuts and honey.

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Angie Batis - blogger, photographer, baker

and content

creator @miss_luckypony

Doughnut sugar cookies Ingredients: Will make about 25 cookies, depending on how big your cookie cutter is 230g unsalted butter at room temperature ¾ cup sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt (if you use salted butter leave this out) Method: • Using a mixer beat the butter together with the ¾ cup sugar. Mix for two minutes until fluffy and pale.

Add the egg and vanilla essence. Mix until nicely combined.

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In a separate bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together then add them in two stages to the wet ingredients. Mix everything until well combined.

Don’t overmix.

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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Pat it into a ball, wrap with cling wrap and pop into the fridge for an hour. This step is important because it helps the cookies keep their shape whilst baking.

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Once chilled cut your ball of dough in half (so it’s easier to work with) then place it between 2 sheets of baking paper, before rolling over it with a rolling pin until it’s about a 1/4-inch thick.

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Using a round cookie-cutter or glass (I found a class gave a better doughnut shape) cut out your doughnuts, then using the back of an icing tip or anything else small and round, cut out your doughnut holes.

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Once cut place them on a baking sheet and back into the fridge for ten minutes to chill.

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Bake the cookies at 180°C for 10 minutes or until slightly golden. Cool before icing.

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Heloise Haupt - cake and cupcake master

and owner of Lunaberry @lunaberry_za

Basic vanilla cupcakes with vanilla buttercream Makes 12 standard cupcakes Ingredients:

For the cupcakes

95g self-raising flour or 95g flour with 4g baking powder 80g flour 115g butter (at room temperature) 200g castor sugar 2 eggs 120ml milk 10ml vanilla essence

For the buttercream

400g icing sugar 200g butter (at room temperature) 10ml vanilla essence 15ml lemon juice Splash of milk to adjust consistency

Method:

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Preheat the oven to 175°C.

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Place cupcake liners in a muffin or cupcake pan. Using a paddle attachment, cream (beat) the butter and castor sugar until pale in colour (this can also be done by hand using a whisk, it just requires a lot of elbow grease). Add the eggs and vanilla essence and beat well.

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Add half the flour (self-raising and flour combined) to the mix as well as half the milk and beat well. Add the remainder of the flour as well as the milk and mix until well incorporated.

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Fill a piping bag and pipe mixture into the cupcake liners until they are ¾ full. Bake at 175°C for roughly 15 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean. Allow to cool until room temperature.

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Place butter, vanilla essence and lemon juice in a bowl and beat well using a paddle attachment. Add the icing sugar and mix until well incorporated into a smooth buttercream.

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Add milk to adjust the consistency (you want something that is thick and easily pipeable), continue beating for roughly two minutes until nice and smooth (this allows the sugar granules to dissolve into the butter giving you a silky smooth texture).

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You can then add your favourite colouring to the buttercream and mix it in. You can also use a piping bag with or without a nozzle as demonstrated in the video.

Pipe and decorate your cupcakes. I used an assortment of mini cones, sprinkles and caramel popcorn.

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Ashleigh Levin self-taught chef, recipe developer and author of Home Cooked

& Heartwarming @ashleighlevinfood

Ouma’s warm baked pudding Ingredients:

For the pudding:

For the sauce:

3 tablespoons butter, just melted ½ cup white sugar 1 cup granulated white sugar 380g can evaporated milk 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla essence ¼ cup milk Reserved syrup from the 1½ cups cake flour canned apples 1½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 385g can sliced pie apples, drained but reserve the syrup Method: • Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 23x26cm pie dish. I prefer to use a heatproof glass dish as it heats slowly and evenly, which is great for puddings and pies.

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Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. You’ll need a bit of elbow grease for this one, but the result is worth it!

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Slowly add your eggs, one at a time, mixing until fully combined. Add the milk, flour, baking powder and salt and mix well.

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Pour the batter into the prepared dish and arrange the fruit on top, it will eventually sink. Bake for 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

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To make the sauce, place the ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer for about two to three minutes.

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Pour sauce over the pudding as it comes out of the oven. Set aside to cool slightly and the sauce to soak in before serving.

Tips: Custard, cream and ice-cream are all perfect with this pudding. I often replace the canned apples with canned peaches, fresh raspberries or fresh blueberries depending on my mood and the weather.

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OCKTAIL OF THE MONTH

Spiked Nutella hot chocolate

Ingredients: 1 ½ cups milk ⅓ cup Nutella 1 cinnamon stick 120ml bourbon, Frangelico, cacao rum or chocolate liqueur Whipped cream or marshmallows

Method: In a pot over medium-high heat, bring the milk to a simmer.

Add the Nutella, stirring until it has melted and become incorporated. Add the cinnamon stick and bring to a simmer.

Divide the bourbon between two mugs, if using (60ml per mug). Ladle the hot milk mixture into the mugs and serve with fresh whipped cream or marshmallows.

TOP TIP If you’re serving your spiked Nutella hot chocolate with marshmallows, toast them on a foil-lined baking sheet under the broiler for 30 to 45 seconds, until golden.

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We’re calling it now – the unofficial drink this winter is a steamy mug of spiked Nutella hot chocolate. Any chocolate-flavoured liquor will work with this easy recipe, but it’s particularly good with bourbon. Nutella + cinnamon + bourbon = heaven!

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Since starting her food blog 12 years ago, Naqiyah Mayat has stacked up more than 30,000 Instagram followers, started her own lifestyle brand and just released her very first cookbook, The Beginning: Indian Recipes from my Home. We caught up with this powerhouse to find out more about her book, being a mum and what’s next.

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hat inspired your love of food?

My relationship and connection with my husband, Mohamed is largely centered around food and it helps us to communicate in so many ways. Mohamed and I retreat to bed every evening with a quiet moment and a cup of masala tea. While our marriage has resulted in some incredible food, it’s also produced four very curious children, all with a voracious appetite for life.

Tell us what made you release your debut cookbook.

For me, food has a magical way of connecting and unifying us. It’s the invisible thread that connects us all. From the start, I wanted to publish a book that harnessed the power of my food memories – from growing up to the new discoveries I made when I got married and the shared experiences I had from cooking for my children. I wanted to develop a book to give an honest and easy approach to cooking and to reinvent familial cooking, where the past serves as an inspiration rather than a set of rules.

h a y i q Na yat a M Do you have a favourite chapter in the book?

Probably chapter two, because not all spices are the same! The spice chapter shows you how it all comes down to the variety of spices and quality of ingredients that are used. You’ll have a good understanding of spices after reading this chapter.

What else do you love to cook?

I love creating showstopping desserts for my guests. For me, a showstopper doesn’t necessarily need to be something elaborate – a memorable dish can be created with a few ingredients and minimal prep. I recently recreated a traditional ‘sweetmeat’ as a panna cotta and topped it with Turkish candy floss. It was a great way to elevate ordinary flavours.

Tell us about your favourite ingredients to work with.

The staples you’ll always find in my home are ground garlic, ground ginger and red ginger and garlic masala in my fridge, a pack of Woolworths puff pastry in my freezer and a tin of broad beans in my pantry. Together, these can make a meal.

Other than cooking, what are your passions?

I’m passionate about creating content for my Instagram account and looking at creative ways to market myself. I also love fashion and enjoy finding items that define my personal style.

Anything people would be surprised to know about you?

I think people would be surprised to know that I used to think that I’d be a fashion designer, doctor or a pilot. But now (look, Mum!) I’m all three – just fulfilling each in different ways.

Share your favourite dishes in Joburg.

I frequent a few places in Joburg and rarely deviate from what I order when I go there. A standout for me is something as simple as a Citrus Sunrise breakfast pot from Tashas – I even order it for dinner sometimes! I also love the butter chicken at Alhamra Restaurant in Mayfair for lunch, the prawn tagliatelle at Saint in Sandton for dinner and the ice cream nut cake at Pigalle for dessert.

You’re a mum of four – have you ever had to deal with fussy eaters?

I often get asked on social media how my kids aren’t fussy eaters, and the answer is that I’ve groomed them from a young age to try every food and learn to have an appreciation for it.

I’ve never followed a ‘prescribed’ children’s diet and introduced foods to my kids that weren’t typically child friendly. Also, I never limited them to the kids’ menu at restaurants, so they’ve been eating salmon and shellfish from a young age and even eat oysters now (which I wouldn’t typically order for myself !).

What’s next for you and your career?

I’m currently busy developing two additional cookbooks which delve further into my cooking style.

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Seasonal comforts

Cosy up with these amazing entertainment picks

With plummeting temperatures and shorter days, the temptation to just stay in is becoming more and more appealing. Luckily for you we have some stellar entertainment picks, so you won’t have to leave the house and you won’t want to!

Read Eat, Pray, Love author, Elizabeth Gilbert has once again impressed with her newest novel City of Girls. This work of Historical fiction is quite different from Eat, Pray, Love but still has the enjoyable writing style that fans have come to expect. The story is set in 1940s New York and follows 19-year-old Vivian, a seamstress who winds up working at a charming, yet slightly disreputable theatre.

This novel tastefully explores themes of female sexuality and promiscuity and in true, Elizabeth Gilbert style, love. It’s told from the perspective of an older Vivian reflecting on her youth and the decisions which would alter her path in life forever. It’s an easy read that’s bound to enthral!

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Watch Instant Hotel is an absolute must-watch if you haven’t seen it already. This reality show sees a group of Airbnb hosts stay at one another’s houses and then score them according to criteria like, night’s sleep, value for money and local attractions to see who has the best Airbnb. Instant Hotel showcases Airbnbs all over Australia, from a dugout in the outback to an apartment overlooking Bondi Beach. The contestants are also judged by award-winning interiors expert, Juliet Ashworth. Instant Hotel is fun, easy to watch and totally binge-worthy. PS. At least there’s two seasons!

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Girls f o City

Listen If you’re looking for some inspirational listening you won’t find better than Encyclopedia Womannica, which is a daily podcast, hosted by Jenny Kaplan that explores the journeys of iconic women throughout history. The bite sized episodes are only five minutes long, and are packed with interesting and enjoyable information about women who have dramatically shaped the world around us. Some of the women discussed are wellknown, such as renowned primatologist Jane Goodall and some aren’t, like Kate Rice – a Canadian prospector, but one thing’s for sure, they’re all amazing!

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Hot On Top From Hot On Top Sunsets and Randlords to Hot On Top Spring Boogie at Living Room, Hot On Top events connect people, musicians and the city in hot new ways. If you’re missing them as much as we are right now, head to their Facebook page where they’re sharing some awesome video content to keep you dancing during self-isolation, such as a disco journey by their very own Alex Dalais recorded live from HOT Day Out Mauritius. In addition to throwbacks, they’ll also be sharing livestream sessions, so keep an eye out.

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Can you imagine Jozi without its sweaty, stupidly fun, eardrumshattering nightclubs? We can’t.

And so, it comes as some relief that despite the City of Gold’s nightclubs being closed like in so many other cities around the world, the coolest clubs are live-streaming DJ sets. Whatever you’re into, there’s a digital party out there for you to join.

TOYTOY TOYTOY is the weekly Friday night residency at Newtown’s underground club, And Club. While you may not have the dark dance floor or flickering lights in your living room, you can still enjoy the techno, house and drum and bass while forging your own dance floor (without the reek of cheap booze and cigarettes at that). Tune into TOYTOY’s Facebook page for regular mixes like their most recent Invites Series selector, Terry Aronis. Travel into the mix to

find a sense of peace and remember that it’s a no phone zone, only dancing!

E @welovetoytoy | Q @welovetoytoy ONYX A cornerstone club of Sandton formerly known as The VIP Room, ONYX aims to appeal to the ‘nouveau riche’. Because you won’t be able to have a glamour filled night out at this upmarket bar and club for the foreseeable future, they’re bringing their weekly #SINDAY Sunday night party to you. Every Sunday between 18h00 and 21h00, join their Instagram live for live streams from resident DJs like DJ Nel, Sebastian Dark and Marco Anderson. Whether you decide to stick to the standard dress code that is ‘smart casual – dress to impress’ or to jam in your PJs is totally up to you.

E @onyxsandton | D @onyx_sandton | Q @onyx_sandton Sexy Groovy Love It doesn’t look like Sexy Groovy Love will be having another one of their beautiful one-day musical experiences in Joburg again anytime soon, they’re letting the music continue to unite us. Check out their Facebook page for live DJ sets, such as Sides x MKLY at The Manor of Magic in 2019. Want to tune into past Sexy Groovy Love sets?

You can listen to a variety on their website, www.sexygroovylove.com including aftermovies of events like Into The Jungle and Back To The Jungle. We promise they’ll get you grooving and bring back all the memories!

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Unmissable artist biopics From what inspired famous paintings to why van Gogh went mad, these biopics tell the stories of some of the best-known artists in history. If you’ve been meaning to up your art knowledge, forget about the history books and check out these amazing films instead.

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Girl with a Pearl Earring This 2003 drama delves into the life of Dutch painter, Johannes Vermeer during the time he painted the famous portrait, Girl with a Pearl Earring. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Tracy Chevalier and exercises a lot of artistic licence, considering very little is known about who actually inspired this painting. However, it’s thought that the portrait is one of the servants who worked in Vermeer’s house. The film is a fantastic watch for those who are fans of period dramas.

Loving Vincent Loving Vincent is the world’s very first fully painted feature film, meaning each and every shot in this animated film was hand painted.

It took 65,000 frames and six years in total to make! It chronicles the journey of a young man called Armand who’s forced by his father to travel to the hometown of Vincent van Gogh to deliver the artist’s final letter to his brother. Armand becomes interested in the controversial artist and ends up looking into how Vincent spent his final days. Although there are many biopics about this famous painter, Loving Vincent is a refreshing watch.

Mr Turner This film follows the life of JMW Turner – an English romantic painter, printmaker and watercolourist who’s known for his stunning and dramatic landscapes. The titular character is played by Timothy Spall, who does any amazing job of portraying the eccentric artist. The movie explores the inspiration behind the artist’s famous works like Fisherman at Sea, Three Seascapes and Chichester Canal as well as spotlig

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Portrait of an artist

Frida As the name suggests, the 2002 film Frida depicts the life of surrealist artist, Frida Kahlo.

The plot centres around Frida’s personal life and career, starting with her teenage years and the famous accident which left her with a lifetime of painful injuries. These injuries are what inspired Frida’s art and her famous self-portraits. The film also details Frida’s personal relationship with her husband, Diego Rivera as well as her many extra-marital affairs. The character of Frida is played by Salma Hayek and it’s considered one of her best performances to date – we couldn’t agree more!

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Sewing, knitting and crafting may sound like things that your grandma would do, but if self-isolation has taught us anything, it’s that it’s important to have something other than the outside world to keep us busy. That’s why we’ve rounded up some amazing hobbies to try this month.

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Sew what?

Admittedly, sewing is a tough skill to master, but having it as a skill means you can reap endless rewards like being able to make your own clothes, tailoring ones that don’t fit quite right and whipping up incredible handmade gifts. Started by fashion designing and fashion business entrepreneur Tania Sutherland, Stitching Studio is a sewing school that offers courses and events for both beginners and professionals. They also offer patterns, E-books and even expert advice on starting your own fashion business.

120 Vuurlelie Street, Roodekrans m 082 556 0602 | 1 www.stitchingstudio.co.za Crochet all day Crocheting is a great way to relieve stress, and it’s an easier skill to master than knitting so we highly recommend giving it a try. Make sure to follow @crochetcrazygirl on Instagram, who’s a local crochet master. From free crochet patterns for bags, blankets and amigurumi – the Japanese art of crocheting small, staffed yarn creatures – she’s your girl. As for supplies? Head to The Yarn Room to find all the tools you’ll need. They stock over 13 brands of yarn as well as stitch markers and crochet hooks – not to mention that they also have some lovely patterns available for purchase and that delivery is only R85 for orders under R800!

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Gardening fever Jozi’s mild winters mean there’s no better time to get out in the garden than right now. Gardening is a skill that isn’t just extremely therapeutic, but also means you can literally reap what you sow!

Whether you’re keen only planting some stunning flowers or starting your own vegetable or herb garden, it’s a hobby that’s greatly rewarding. Reel Gardening is a fantastic resource when starting on your gardening journey as the offer all sorts of gardening packs, including a vegetable windowsill garden starter kit which makes starting a vegetable garden that much easier!

1 www.reelgardening.co.za | E @reelgardening D @reelgardening Q @reel_gardening Just journal Journaling has long been considered as one of the best ways to manage emotions. While drawing is regarded as a great way to channel creativity, bullet journaling marries both of these activities in one amazing hobby. For those of you who don’t know, bullet journaling is a method of journaling that includes planning daily tasks and deadlines while incorporating doodling. We couldn’t recommend The Deckle Edge more if you’re keen on starting your very own bullet journal. This blog and online store have loads of amazing tips and tricks on bullet journaling and sells tons of fabulous art supplies.

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Shopping for your newborn is overwhelming with so many brands, too little time and never enough money. Well, we hope we’ve eased your stress just a tad by offering our top essential brands for your new tot!

The newborn checklist

Don’t expect pink frills and blue trimmings – these beautiful unisex clothes for newborns are in a league of their own! We adore His and Hers, a local proudly South African brand. They have sizes from newborn to 12 months and yes, they’re shipping baby essentials. If you’re a fan of simple, gender-neutral, soft and delicate garments then this is for you.

Babe cannot live without their Ribbed Onesie Two Pack in size newborn.

R400 from www.hisandherrs. co.za

Matchstick Monkey Teethers have just launched in South Africa and not only are they super cute, they come in a variety of fabulous colours too. Plus, they’re ergonomically designed to help your baby hold from a young age and help your little one overcome their teething challenges.

R275 from www.takealot.com

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To ensure baba’s skin is soft and not flaky or dry during the cold winter months, we recommend the fragrance-free Epi-Max Baby & Junior Cream, Epibathe and Lotion. These products guarantee hydrated skin for optimum strength and protection and they deliver! The lotion can also be used to treat eczema and psoriasis, plus the purple color ensures it’s easy to spot inside your nappy bag.

R74, R54.99 and R59.99 from www.epimax.co.za, Dis-Chem and Clicks

Lusting after the warmest, cuddliest, cosiest winter blanket? Clever Little Monkey has baba covered! This blanket is made from pure, organic, hypoallergenic cotton from the Vox Pure Baby Collection. It isn’t scratchy or itchy and won’t irritate your little loves skin. We love the Knitted Baby Blanket 90x75 - Mustard!

R650 (includes free delivery to main cities) from www. cleverlittlemonkey.co.za, www.voxfurniture.co.za and the Vox Furniture showroom in Kramerville

Thule Yepp Nexxt Mini Bike Seat.

R2,199 from www.thulestore.co.za

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If you’re an active family with extra bucks, add in the Thule Sapling Child Carrier R5,499 from www. thulestore.co.za t

This season’s must-have stroller is the Thule Spring Stroller. Choose a frame and a canopy and you get to create your own personal stroller! You’ll appreciate the quick-and-easy-to-fold with one hand function, the adjustable cover that protects from low sun and provides UV protection and the harness with five attachment points for a super-safe ride. R9,999 from www.thulestore.co.za p

We’re obsessed with all the Lou Harvey prints – it’s almost impossible to choose just one. This season you have to gift yourself with a gorgeous Lou Harvey Nappy Bag. BTW: They offer free shipping for all retail purchases over R750 and take between three and four working days for in city deliveries, and five to seven working days for outlying deliveries.

R1,670 from www.louharvey.com

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The 100% cotton I’m Your Father’s Day Gift - LS - Baby Grow is cuteness overload and comes in sizes from newborn up to 18 months.

R155 from www.takealot.com

r e v o bowl dad Gifts that will

Ensure you have the coolest father on the block and gift him the Under Armour Rival Fleece Sportstyle Logo Hoodie.

R799 from www. underarmour.co.za

The perfect spoils for first-time dads, grandpas and more

No matter how tall you grow, your dad will always be someone you look up to. So, we think he deserves to be extra spoilt this year – even if he says he’s easygoing and wants nothing. No matter if you’re shopping for your grandpa, husband or other special dad in your life, check out our roundup of one-of-a-kind gifts that fit any budget.

Let Dad channel his inner superhero with the G-Loves G-360 workout gloves and wrist wraps. They come in a beautifully packaged box that’s sealed with a personal hand-written note. Better yet, delivery only takes 48 to 72 hours!

Prices vary from R250 to R815 from www.gloves.co.za

Dad will love the Cat S52, which combines military grade toughness with a pocket-friendly, sophisticated design that’s as thin as a mainstream smartphone.

In the midst of this pandemic, you’ll have one less thing to worry about as this easy-toclean smartphone is dirtand dustproof!

R10,999 from leading cellular network operators and www. takealot.com

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Keep Dad entertained and occupied with books from Amazon. We recommend Sapiens by Professor Yuval Noah Harari – a summer reading pick for President Barack Obama, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg.

R222.41 on kindle, R576.11 on audiobook or R176 from Makro

The old man can’t go out to the spa, so bring the spa to him! Treat Dad to the Bodycare from Africa Goldcoast Charcoal Range.

Bodycare from Africa Goldcoast Charcoal 1000g Bath Salts - R84.95 Bodycare from Africa Goldcoast Charcoal 250ml Exfoliating Body Scrub - R79.95 Bodycare from Africa Goldcoast Charcoal 250ml Exfoliating Shower Gel - R69.95 Bodycare from Africa Goldcoast Charcoal 300ml Face Wash R99.95 Available from www. bodycarefromafrica.co.za and selected Pick n Pay stores

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Limited to 999 pieces, the Bell & Ross Vintage BR V2-94 R.S.18 will captivate sensation seeker males and is available with a micro-perforated calfskin strap with carbon fiber effect and a yellow lining, or a bracelet in satin-finished polished steel.

Price upon request from Bell & Ross Boutique Sandton but first email: boutique. sandton@bellross.com

Celebrate your pops by giving him the gift of blissful chocolate lovingly created by Lindt Master Chocolatiers. The most loved product is the Lindt Lindor Milk Cornet 200g (available in Milk, Assorted and Strawberries & Cream) filled with 16 irresistibly smooth truffles.

R109 from all leading retailers

The only thing more special than creating memories is being able to keep them forever. With Nifty250 you create and print your favorite memories with your poppa and get them delivered straight to his door!

From R210 for polaroid prints, R288 for square prints, R252 for instamatic prints or R159 for a personalised collage from www.nifty250.co.za

Keeping Dad cosy this winter has never been easier with the Pringle of Scotland Carter Hooded Knit in Navy/Light Grey.

R1,500 from Pringle of Scotland

We’re swooning over the Under Armour Contain Duo 2.0 Duffle Black R999 from www.underarmour.co.za

Pamper the main man in your life with this allnatural skincare range from Rain.

Gel Cleanser - R299 The Toner - R220 The Day Cream - R599 Day Serum - R810 Available from www.rainafrica.com

With over 90 dishes and 150 recipes influenced by the journey of David Higgs’ career, Mile 8: A Book about Cooking is a culinary adventure bringing together the unique and interesting flavors of Southern Africa.

R800 from www.marble.restaurant

What better way to show your dad appreciation this Father’s Day than to sign him up to be a member of Club Warwick – an exclusive bi-monthly subscription service offering access to premium wine and many more exciting partner discount R999 www.warwickwine.com

Every dad will appreciate a packet of the finest single origin coffee by 3 African Sisters … because life’s too short for procaffeination and ordinary coffee! There are three options to choose from – Rwanda, Burundi and the DRC. R79 via their Instagram page @3africansisters

Let Dad step in style this season with the Snob Milano FBL Model that has an optical with a clip-on sunglass Zeiss lens. R3,860 www.snobmilanosa.co.za

All adults need socks!

Sock specialists since 1895, Falke have released a new interpreted Falke Even Stripe anklet to their AW2020 Fashion Collection.

It’s versatile, lightweight and creates a subtle sophisticated sheen. R140 from www.falke.co.za

Hope Distillery’s newly branded Hope Small Batch Vodka is a delicate balance of pot-stilled and rectified spirit.

Go www.hellojoburg.co.za for the mouthwatering Hope Bloody Mary recipe! R439 from www.ngf.co.za

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For the trendy dad Avoid another year of gift cards by surprising the fashionable father figure in your life with something unexpected and unique this Father’s Day. The ultimate splurge gift for a very deserving dad (from a handsomely paid son) is a faux leather jacket from Guess or a cashmere jumper from Pringle of Scotland.

Just because he’s a dad doesn’t mean he can’t look stylishly put-together! If your dad is more of a minimalist, consider a long sleeve crew neck T-shirt from Polo or a cotton pullover from Fabiani – perhaps with an accessory like a belt or cap to make the gift extra special. Even if your dad is the business-y type, you’ll find the ideal gift at these stores, such as cuff links (a new favourite accessory if he’s always changing into a suit), sweaters that he can take anywhere and match with anything as well as ties that will inject some pattern into his shirt-and-tie wardrobe.

For the adventurous dad Tis that time of year when outdoorsy fathers everywhere smile through gritted teeth as they unwrap yet another tired tie-and-sock gift set.

This year make the memory count and get your pops something he’ll love! Our top pick is a K-Way bodywarmer from Cape Union Mart, which Dad will appreciate during his early-morning adventures. Here, you’ll also find gadgets for a tech-savvy dad – think headphones, Bluetooth speakers, power banks, sports watches, drones, GoPros and more. Other great gift ideas are a pair of Original 6-Inch or men’s hiker boots from Timberland or a pair of denims from Old Khaki – just make sure they’re comfortable and not baggy with a touch of stretch and Dad will make these his new goto chore pants. Whatever you choose, add a few packets of biltong from Joubert & Monty to complete the gift.

For the practical dad The older you get, the more you realise that Dad’s mug and tie collection that you’ve been contributing to every year might be a bit excessive by now. It’s time to consider useful gifts for practical men. And don’t worry – the whole office will still know he’s the world’s #1 Dad even without a new mug on his desk.

How about some basics from Pick n Pay Clothing and new towels from Ackermans?

You could even get him some winter essentials from Jet, like a men’s bomber jacket, pea coat, black jeans, denim jacket, crew neck knit and scarf. Big Blue also has on-trend menswear including T-shirts, shirts and socks with cool prints that you won’t find anywhere else as well as accessories such as caps, beanies, sunglasses, scarves and swimming shorts that he’s sure to keep wearing for years to come.

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Fashion

forecast Hot winter trends to try

We think it’s safe to say that winter has officially arrived here in Jozi, and what better way to celebrate the new season than with a new wardrobe?

Lucky for you, we’ve sorted through the season’s trends to bring you some irresistible style inspo.

Hair of the dog Another trend that’s been circulating a while is houndstooth also known as shepherd’s check. This timeless print was made popular by French designer, Christian Dior in the 1960s and has made a big reappearance on the fashion scene.

Comfy is cute Athleisure is the trend of wearing sportswear like joggers and trainers anywhere you want rather than just to the gym or to do a workout. It’s definitely not a new trend, but it’s certainly one that’s here to stay.

Athleisure is one of our favourite trends for the season because it’s comfortable, cosy and complements staying at home very, very well.

Seriously, who doesn’t want to live in leggings?

Shearling is a sure thing Say goodbye to puffer jackets as shearling jackets are the next big thing this winter.

These jackets are soft, extremely warm and suitable for both men and women. Because they’re made from sheep skin and tanned suede, they can be quite pricey – but they do make a great investment piece as they’re guaranteed to last you for many years to come.

How to style it: The key to nailing this trend is by mixing athletic pieces like a pair of joggers with more refined pieces like a leather jacket or cute handbag.

How to style it: Shearling jackets work with just about everything, but we suggest pairing them with a graphic tee, black skinny jeans and boots for a casual yet chic look.

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Slip up Slip skirts may be an item of clothing that conjure up memories of hot summer days but trust us – this trend is proving that it’s just as versatile as it is stylish and can be easily worn in the colder months. Wearing a chunky jumper over a slip skirt is a trend that’s been popularised by bloggers and one that’s not going away anytime soon.

How to style it: By pairing a slip skirt with a chunky jumper and pair of sneakers or boots, you can take your skirt from summer soiree to sipping a cup of hot chocolate fireside in no time. Wear it with a cropped jumper to add some waist definition and prevent you from looking frumpy.

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How to style it: A classic and sophisticated way to incorporate this trend into your wardrobe is through a coat or blazer. If you’re afraid of too much pattern, try buying an accessory like a blanket scarf in houndstooth and wearing that with an all-black outfit.

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THE HOTLIST Lifestyle news hot off the press Introducing the most innovative sports bra from Under Armour

Did you know the female breast can move as much as 21cm during exercise? Or that when it comes to sports bras, wearing the wrong one can cause permanent damage? Luckily, Under Armour applied science, testing and insights from a breast health expert to evolve the sports bra. This newest innovation addresses functions to support women’s unique bodies and needs. So how did they do it? Rather than cutting two perfect breast-shaped cups from a flat piece of padding, gluing and layering pieces of foam – the traditional sports bra construction – Under Armour’s design team liquid-injected the foam for a more natural shape that moves with the breasts, and a much lighter feel. Genius! Available from Under Armour brand house stores and their website for between R699 and R999.

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L’Oréal produces hand sanitisers to fight the spread of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have widespread impact on the world with an alarming increase in infections daily. In support of the fight against the virus, L’Oréal South Africa will be producing hand sanitisers under its natural beauty brand, Garnier. The group’s local factory in Midrand will be starting production to support the needs of local health facilities, communities and retailers. Twenty thousand hand sanitisers from the initial production will be donated to the South Africa nCOVID-19 Solidarity Fund to assist healthcare facilities, vulnerable communities and retailer support.

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Faithful to Nature is delivering farm-fresh produce to your doorstep!

Family farmers need your support now more than ever. By supporting local growers, you’re helping to protect their livelihoods as well as supporting our country’s food supply chain. In yet another way that Faithful to Nature is making healthy living accessible, they’ve partnered with a local farm to bring fresh fruit and vegetables directly to your doorstep! They believe in flattening the curve and that staying home right now is the safest possible way to operate. With this conscious distancing in mind, they’ve decided to extend their product offering so that you can fulfil more of your shopping requirements without leaving the house. These fruit and veg boxes come from farms who previously sold their fresh produce to restaurants. Delivery is currently available to Joburg and Cape Town only and will be distributed to other parts of our country soon.

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Sexy Socks brings out Sexy Masks

Proudly South African sock brand, Sexy Socks has changed its focus – for a while anyway – and has created new fabric face masks.

These soft and comfortable masks are made with fabric off-cuts that were destined for a landfill but are now being used to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. They’re double-layered, soft and gentle on the skin, machine-washable, reusable and, most importantly, prevent you from coughing or sneezing on others.

Plus, a portion of the proceeds from these masks will go towards providing masks for the vulnerable and less fortunate. Available from their website for R55 for fabric face masks and R89 for filtered fabric face masks.

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Thomas Dakin Small-Batch Gin has arrived in SA

Known as the World’s Best British London Dry Gin, Thomas Dakin SmallBatch Gin is finally available for purchase here in Joburg. The classic style, juniperfocused gin is famed for its heritage and craftsmanship. The recipe took master distiller, Joanne Moore more than 12 months to develop and is still made in a small-scale copper pot. It contains 11 botanicals including juniper, coriander, seed, cubebs, Angelica root, liquorice, sweet orange peel, grapefruit peel and horseradish. The horseradish is what gives this drink its distinctive, savoury character. Available from all major liquor stores for R599.

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The Isolated Kitchen recipe E-book is out!

If you’re in desperate need of some cooking inspiration, say hello to The Isolated Kitchen, a recipe E-book that was created during the first two weeks of lockdown in South Africa. The book was self-published by Joburg-based food photographer and writer, Nicky Barber, who’d been wanting to publish a book for years but didn’t have the time until she found herself without contract work due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The book features over 20 recipes that make use of pantry staples and basic ingredients and only costs R200. PS: R10 from the sale of every book will be donated to charity, Rise Against Hunger which works to eradicate child hunger.

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Della Jewellery’s new collection embraces global trends

The Autumn 2020 Della Jewellery collection embraces the global trend of mindfulness and sustainability with a selection of limited-edition pieces that incorporate beautiful precious stones – think amazonite, labradorite, moonstones and dyed sapphires – all set in recycled brass.

Pippa de Charmoy is the artistic mind behind Della and has always had a penchant for beautiful design. Though she struggles to pick a favourite stone, Pippa says her top three would be Onyx, Malachite and Opal, all of which can be found in her latest collection. And when it comes to her piece for the season, “most definitely the Agate slice bangle – it’s such a statement piece!”

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The Klipsch Heritage Theater Bar – for the audio enthusiast

Specialist supplier of premium audiovisual entertainment, Homemation has brought out a sound bar like no other. The Klipsch Heritage Theater Bar is engineered to deliver a true highfidelity listening experience in a premium, easily installed, handcrafted package. The bar features a real wood finish, making it not only amazing acoustically but also aesthetically. It also has exclusive Klipsch Technology which creates the cleanest, most natural sound possible. Oh, and did we mention the low-profile wall-mounting system? Available through the Homemation distribution network for a recommended retail price of R55,000.

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Tangle Teezer launches four new tools

Tangle Teezer, the famous detangling hairbrush brand, has launched four new hairbrushes that prove that fabulous hair is just a brushstroke away. The Blow-Styling Smoothing Tool is the ultimate brush for a quick and easy blowout that results in pin-straight hair, while the Blow-Styling Round Tool allows you to create a multitude of different styles including beach waves. The other new launches are the Large Wet Detangler which is designed to handle the longest, thickest and curliest of hair, and the Compact Styler Limited Edition – a space saving, detangling hairbrush. Available from select Clicks and DisChem stores.

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Best hair care Inoar Argan Oil Shampoo 250ml R340 (or R660 in duo pack with conditioner) from www.inoar.co.za

Best shower gel Benecos Natural Pomegranate & Rose Shower Gel R125 from www.faithful-to-nature.co.za

Inoar Argan Oil Conditioner 250ml R340 (or R660 in duo pack with shampoo) from www.inoar.co.za Inoar Argan Oil Mask 250g R610 from www.inoar.co.za

Think of pregnancy as a time to refresh your beauty and wellness routine with brand-new products. We’re here to ensure you’re one happy mama for the next nine months with the very best recommendations. These are our ultimate preggy essentials.

Best cleanser Eau Thermale Avène Gentle Milk Cleanser 200ml R265 from Dis-Chem

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Best foot mask

Skin Republic Foot Repair R50 from Dis-Chem, Clicks, www.takealot. com and www. superbalist.com

Best belly massage lotion Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks R79.95 from Dis-Chem, Clicks and Baby City

Get that pregnancy glow

Best serum Lulu & Marula Balancing Hydra Serum R470 from: www.luluandmarula. co.za and www.superbalist.com

Best face mist Thoclor Labs GF2 Skin Rejuvenating Mist R799 from www. thoclor.com

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Best deo Pure Beginnings Eco Roll On Natural Deodorant - Sahara R59.85 from DisChem,Wellness Warehouse and www. purebeginnings.co.za

Best face mask Eau Thermale Avène Soothing Radiance Mask 50ml R269.95 from Dis-Chem

Best tea Once your beauty routine is complete, enjoy a large cup of naturally caffeine-free Cape Kingdom Detox Tea Buchu & Ginger.

R76 from www.takealot.com

Best headache reliever Goodleaf CBD Relief Roller R245 from www.goodleaf.co.za

Tip: Look for products that are: • Fragrance-free • BPA-free • No parabens • No phthalates • No DEA • Retinoid-free • No retinols, hydroquinone, benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid

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Best belly scrub Clarins Exfoliating Body Scrub For Smooth Skin 200ml R540 from Clarins counters in selected Woolworths, Edgars, Foschini,Truworths and DisChem as well as www.clarins.co.za

dōTERRA Essential Oils: A must-have during pregnancy

The best part about using doTERRA Essential Oils is that you buy them from a wellness advocate. This means that at a vulnerable time in your life, you have the support and the guidance from someone who understands and has used the oils personally. These are the three oils we recommend trying during pregnancy.

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n Guard gives amazing immune support. It uses plant immunity to help support your immune system to do what it already knows to do, when it requires. On Guard prepares the body for the seasonal changes so that it feels strong and ready to deal with anything that arises.

Dominique Olivier from Yumdrops is a Platinum Leader with dōTERRA here in South Africa. She’s a pregnancy yoga teacher and former owner of Yummy Baby and Kids in Parkhurst, and she specialises in essential oils for pregnancy and newborns. She’s available to work with you as you begin your essential oils journey. You can get to know her on Instagram @niques.yumdrops and contact her 073 881 6525 to empower you in your own home.

“I discovered dōTERRA during my pregnancy. I was on the hunt for 100% natural and safe solutions to use for immunity and stress. I wanted to feel physically better – nausea, energy and aches and pains. I also wanted tools when my newborn arrived to protect him as the winter months approached.

Griffin is now five years old and we’ve used the oils to suppor t his health successfully since bir th.”

- Dominique Olivier

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Balance was my favourite routine morning and night. I applied it on the soles of my feet to help ‘balance’ all the emotions that arise during this changing time of your life. It’s also brilliant postpartum support you adjust to your new normal.

Zengest, Peppermint and Lemon are the most soothing relief for the changes in the pregnant body! With all the digestive discomfort that arises, it’s such a relief to have this natural support to energise soothe and keep the digestive system moving.

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But first,

skincare Vibrant skin, vibrant life: An interview with

Diana van Sittert

What’s the idea behind the 365 SKIN WORKOUT brand?

There are thousands of products to choose from and dozens of new ‘must-have’ ingredients that are introduced every year, and the choices have become endless and overwhelming. 365 SKIN WORKOUT knows through years of skin knowledge and product formulation technology that skincare doesn’t have to be so complicated. It was therefore decided to start this range based on the following approach: Less product, more multifunctionality in each product and more results in less time.

We live by the words, “Invest in your skin.

It’s going to represent you for a very long time.” So, of course, we jumped at the opportunity of a one-on-one with Diana van Sittert, national sales and education manager and skincare expert for 365 SKIN WORKOUT. From her personal favourite product to why it’s still necessary to apply an SPF in winter, we chat to her about all things skincare.

Tell us about the products in the range.

The range is broken down into SKIN WORKOUT steps and only consists of 18 products. First, Warm Up with ESSENTIALS like the Multicleanse, Active Toner and Exfo Gel. Then, do some Cardio with MOISTURISERS such as the Day Bright or Night Bright, followed by Strength Training with SPECIALISED and SERUMS to reverse and prevent specific skin concerns. Lastly, Cool Down with MASKS like the Instant Radiance Mask or Instant Hydrating Mask.

Are there products to suit every skin type?

365 SKIN WORKOUT has personalised prepacked homecare kits for each skin concern: BRIGHT for hyperpigmented skin, RENEW for ageing skin, RESTORE for sensitive skin, BALANCE for problematic skin and HEALTHY for ‘normal’ skin that wants to remain optimally healthy. All products in the homecare kits are also available for individual purchase.

Are the products suitable for men as well?

Advertising skincare products based on gender, age and ethnicity is a retail gimmick. The truth is that skin is skin! It’s our biggest and most important protective organ. The key is to know how to get this organ working optimally so that it can become less product dependent. This is where 365 SKIN

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Win with #HelloGiveaways!

We’re giving away two 365 SKIN WORKOUT products – the Retinol Refirm and Rejuvenating Active, valued at R1,890 in total – to three lucky readers. To enter, go to www.hellojoburg.co.za now!

WORKOUT comes in. It’s a revolutionary approach to skincare as we retrain the skin as a whole, thus making the range suitable for any gender, age or ethnicity, with slight tweaks as to the level of activity that will be introduced based on the specific skin concern.

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Can these products be integrated into your existing skincare routine?

It can definitely be integrated with one rule: Don’t layer different product ranges. For example, you can use a 365 SKIN WORKOUT cleanser and another brand’s moisturiser, but don’t apply a serum from one brand under a moisturiser of another brand as no one is sure if the delivery systems and/or ingredients used may clash.

Tell us about your favourite product in the range.

My favourite product by far is the Retinol Refirm. I’m 40 years old and often get asked; “You look so young – what’s your secret?” There are only two ingredients that we know of that can to a certain extent reverse and prevent ageing, being retinol and peptides. The Retinol Refirm is the only retinol-based product that I can use daily without the common ‘retinol response’ of dryness, sensitisation and skin thinning. This is made possible with the unique U-complex delivery system and hydrolysed wheat protein. Not only does it slow down the ageing clock, it also has an instant firming effect!

Which product would you recommend new customers try first?

I always recommend starting with the Multicleanse. Think of your skin as a house: If the foundation is not strong, the house will crumble. The same happens with the skin. So many consumers opt for a cheaper cleanser option like soap and spend money on their moisturisers instead. Your moisturiser loses up to 60% of its efficacy and product

penetration ability if the correct cleanser isn’t used to prepare the skin and remove toxins from the cells to ensure space for the moisturiser ingredients to penetrate.

Which top three products would you recommend for winter?

Winter is when the skin needs the most comfort and protection against moisture loss as a results of barrier damage due to heaters and so on.

For that reason, my favourites are the Exfo Gel to rid the skin of dead skin cells, the Instant Hydrating Mask to repair the skin barrier and lock in moisture as well as the Skin Hydrating Serum to soothe, calm and hydrate the skin both superficially and in depth whilst adding anti-itch and anti-redness benefits.

Is it still necessary to apply an SPF in the colder months?

Definitely! The sun doesn’t lose its damaging power in winter even though it feels colder. A top tip to remember is that blue light is the new sun damage. We’re exposed to this between eight and 10 hours per day in the form of mobile phones and laptops. The SPF 30 protects against the sun, blue light, infrared, indoor lighting and pollution.

How often would you recommend masking in winter?

The Instant Hydrating Mask will give you an instant surge of moisture and comfort and can be used as often as you feel your skin needs rescuing, but two to three times per week is normally sufficient.

Remember that it only takes three minutes versus the typical mask that needs 10 to 15 minutes to do its job.

All 356 SKIN WORKOUT products are exclusive to Sorbet.

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Bryanston Market at Michael Mount

A heritage brand that has been a leading light in all things organic and natural for the past 43 years. A place for conscious living where like-minded people come together to share and to learn. and the experience is more than the purchase of a product. Come and experience the best of authentic, natural and organic food, design artifacts, artisanal skills, health and wellbeing. We look forward to sharing our magical market, inspired crafts and wholesome food with you.

40 Culross Road, Bryanston Open Thursday and Saturday from 9am to 3pm m 011 706 3671 | 1 www.bryanstonorganicmarket.co.za

As Club Med we have been delighting families, friends, couples and solo travellers with luxurious and active all-Inclusive holidays for 70 years. Located in more than 60 sun and snow destinations across the world, we have something for everyone. Whether you are in the mood for an adrenaline-filled ski adventure in the French Alps, a soulful holistic retreat in Bali or a sun-soaked beach getaway in Mauritius – Club Med is here for you and our resorts will be ready when you are. www.clubmed.co.za

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Lionsrock Big Cat Sanctuary

Lionsrock Big Cat Sanctuary and Lodge is one of South Africa’s biggest gems!

With over 100 rescued big cats from around the globe, it’s a great place to experience the symbiosis of animal welfare and ethical tourism. Situated close to Clarens, Golden Gate National Park and Lesotho, this 2-Star lodge can accommodate 55 guest over night and the restaurant and bar offer a variety of meals and refreshments to suit all types of dietary requirements. They also offer a range of activities that are perfect for the entire family, including game drives, family picnics, cave dinners, bird watching, hiking trails and stargazing.

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With 10 stations and more than 10 supporting bus routes, step off Gautrain relaxed, into a city of progress and promise.

Gautrain is your golden link to explore the endless opportunities of Gauteng

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