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contents Editor’s Letter
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Tinkering with things
News
Heineken’s new can, Three Ships success, TOPS at SPAR Bierfest, SA brandy crowned best in the world and more
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Tinus Talks
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Tasting:
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10 TOPS Sauvignon Blanc
About the Orange River
Summertime sipping
Sauvignon Blanc explained
Sauvignon Blanc
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Beer bubbles The role of yeast
Tips on trends Chicago’s world convention
Latest notes
Musical, written & visual
Thingamajigs
Goodies & gadgets
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Sharing & Liking
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram … and more
Eye spy…
Shades of fashion
Handy with a hammer? Do it yourself
Golden globules From fruit to oil – all about olives
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Summertime fare from Silwood Kitchen
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Book giveaway Cooking with Gas by Jean Nel
Blogspot
Theresa Ulyate’s spring suggestions
Man met ’n pan
Emile Joubert se ietsie aan die kant
Taking responsibility Considerately using your phone
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Highlights of Next Issue and Competition winners
World Cup rugby
Be a patriotic fan of the Boks
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FRESHENING THINGS UP
I love this time of year! Everything just seems a little bit brighter, fresher and full of new life. The trees are bursting with green buds, the days are getting longer and there is abundant promise of a lovely hot summer to come.
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continue to be the main constituent. One final thing to share is that we have
fashion: it could be fashionable décor
also finally gone digital. Publisher Shayne
or design, or a particular element of
Dowling, Art director and designer
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Megan Merifield and I were adamant that we wanted our site to be the best it
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STOCKISTS SPAR Good Living items are available at your nearest SPAR outlets. www.spar.co.za, www.superbalist.com & www.zando.co.za COMPETITION TERMS & CONDITIONS Competition submissions should reach us no later than 16th October 2015. The Prize/s is as indicated, no alternatives or cash will be provided. The decision of Integrated Media will be final and no correspondence will be entered into. Under no circumstances shall Integrated Media, TOPS at SPAR, SPAR or its appointed representatives and the prize donors be liable to anyone who enters these Prize Draws for an indirect or consequential loss howsoever arising which may be suffered in relation to the Prize Draws. By entering these competitions you make yourself subject to receiving promotional information. Entrants are deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions. Prize Draw Rules: The prize draw is only open to consumers who must be over 18 years of age and resident in South Africa. Employees of Integrated Media and TOPS at SPAR, SPAR and their respective advertising, media and PR agencies, as well as the family members, consultants, directors, associates and trading partners of such organisations and persons are ineligible for the draw. Participants can only win one competition every 3 issues.
Real cider refreshment can feel like a thousand frozen high fives. To better understand just how refreshing real cider can be, we decided to ask consumers what it feels like with the promise that it could make them famous. Calling out to consumers with radio ads on national stations, we received thousands of submissions from Hunter’s fans through our website, Facebook and Twitter. We took these words and brought them to life in collaboration with 5 of South Africa’s top designers and artists. Finally we asked consumers to vote for their favourite collab designs on social media. The top voted designs were turned into 3 editions of the Summer Collab cans which will be released over September to November 2015 with the overall winning design being released first. Congrats to Ashveer Arjeeth for his winning words as designed by Studio Muti in collaboration with Hunter’s. Nothing can be more famous than your name and words brought to life on thousands of Hunter’s Summer Collab cans.
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Braai, Brut and more
Celebrating warmer weather and
sunny days, Le Venue Restaurant at The House of J.C Le Roux in Stellenbosch’s Devon Valley is launching three exciting braai menus in honour of South Africa’s favourite pasttime on National Braai Day, 24 September. Guests will be greeted with a glass of
Roux Pinot Noir, whilst the subtle floral
J.C. Le Roux Brut Cap Classique on the
notes of its blushing counterpart, Pinot
launch day and can choose between
Noir Rosé, is paired with the savoury-
three á la carte menus.
sweetness of a butternut meringue.
For those watching their waistlines
A mojito meringue, full of lime and
and cutting out carbohydrates, there’s
mint flavours, lifts the light, crisp
the Banting braai menu comprising a
character of J.C. Le Roux Brut, whilst a
marinated beef skewer, oven roasted
duo of dried fig coated with fudge
Mediterranean vegetables and
carries the palate from dry to sweet,
coriander yoghurt dip at R98 a head.
much like the sensational La Valleé
Add roosterbrood and potato with
Rosé it is paired with.
chive cream cheese to the menu at
Bookings for the braai menu of the
R110 per person, or go all out and
deluxe pairing at R80 per person are
indulge in a chermoula chicken kebab,
essential. Call 021 865 8200 or email
Toulouse sausage with rustic garlic and
levenue@hsvhospitality.com. Group
parsley accompanied by a chef’s
This specialist bubbly producer has also just launched its new deluxe
accommodated. The Le Venue kitchen
paprika mielie at R135 per person.
tasting experience as well.
closes half an hour prior to closing time.
The summer braai menus are
Sweet and salty flavours wrapped up
Le Venue restaurant is open Monday to
available from Thursday, 24 September
in a chocolate millionaire shortbread
Friday from 09h00 till 16h00, Saturday
and every Monday to Friday at
with fudge meld with the creamy
from 09h00 to 15h00 and Sunday 09h00
Le Venue Restaurant.
character of the full-flavoured J.C. Le
to 15h00.
Sweet treat
When setting off for a road trip along the R62 through the Klein Karoo it’s important to plan the rest stops in order to not only stave off fatigue and stretch the legs but to make some great discoveries. panoramic views of the Nuy valley and
passersby. “It’s not just for folks who’re
the surrounding mountains, but also on
travelling through the Klein Karoo. It’ll
the extensive vineyards of the
be a convenient coffee stop between
Worcester wine region," says Nuy
Robertson and Worcester for farmers or
cellarmaster Christo Pienaar
business people.”
Millions of rands have been spent on
And coffee won’t be the only thing
the development. “But we’ve been
on the menu either as Nuy cellar is well
talking and planning it for years,” said
known for its wonderful award-winning
Pienaar. “We believe it’ll be a great
muscadels and other sweet wines.
soon-to-be-opened Nuy centre
addition to the Worcester wine valley
There is also a restaurant, wine and
between Robertson and Worcester. It’ll
and of Route 62.”
olive boutique – the Nuy valley is home
One to add to the itinerary is the
be hard to miss since it’s strategically located at the turnoff to the Nuy valley. "This centre will not only offer
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Pienaar and the Nuy cellar team are
to the Willow Creek olive farm – and
of the opinion that it’ll soon become a
the all important toilet facilities and a
regular stop for locals as well as visiting
playground for kids.
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NEWS TOPS at SPAR Bierfest Durban and the folks on the East Coast get in early to avoid the rush…
experiencing the golden joys of the TOPS at SPAR Bierfest at the Suncoast on 4 &5 September. Elsewhere in the country, people have to wait a little longer before donning their dirndls and lederhosen to participate in the fifth annual festival of all things frosty and fun at the ‘brewhaha’. The Johannesburg event takes place in the more traditional month of October. It is, after all, essentially a Bavarian-inspired Oktoberfest.
Montecasino is the venue on successive weekends: 9 – 11 October and 16 & 17 October. The revelries end off with a bang at the home of beer brewing in South Africa: Newlands
Brewery in Cape Town on 6 - 8 November.
At each event, the world-class TOPS at SPAR Bierfest, in association with Tsogo Sun, Jagermeister, Gearhouse, Dryver, Good Fellas and Jiguja, will be hosted inside a 4 000-seater Bavarian Brauhaus festooned with festival décor direct from München. One innovation for this year’s event is specialty beer brand No. 3 Fransen Street with their three small-batch brands in the form of a delicious Cream Ale, a pert Irish Red Ale and a traditional Krystal Weiss. The event’s Master Brewers will of course again be bringing fans the long-time favourite, limited edition Bavarian-styled Royal Bavaria Oktoberfest Bier. It goes without saying that live oompah music, performed by the sevenpiece German band, would be nothing without great food – German wursts, pickles, pretzels and sauerkraut.
Boldly black Already one of the top selling vodkas globally, Smirnoff has added a new premium product to their range – the Smirnoff Double Black vodka.
Visually as far removed from its
clear or neutral stablemate as can be, the all black bottle makes a statement – as does the supersmooth liquid inside! Smirnoff Double Black vodka has been triple distilled, filtered through charcoal 10 times and then gone through a further filtration process – the double freeze. Chilling the distilled spirit to sub-zero temperatures – twice – and filtering produces the smoothest, yet boldest expression of Smirnoff yet, refined, complex
Book early to avoid disappointment through the official TOPS at SPAR Bierfest website (www.bierfest.co.za) or through the event’s Facebook page, SA Bierfest. THE EVENT IS NOT OPEN TO VISITORS UNDER THE AGE OF 18.
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and silky to the taste. Great on its own, one recommendation is to mix it with red Grapetiser and ice in a large tumbler for maximum enjoyment.
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NEWS Sleekly unique
There have been a few innovations in the field of canned beverages
over the years – but Heineken® has just launched a new, sleek Cool Can for its world-renowned beverage. “Heineken® prides itself on being at the forefront of innovation and design by always taking things to the next level,” said Tjeerd Veldhuis, the marketing manager for Heineken® South Africa. “Our new sleek Cool Can is slimmer, more stylish and premium, allowing it to stand out visually, both on the shelves and in the hands of our consumer,” he said. Heineken® is the first beer brand in South Africa to be available in a 330ml sleek can and is the first market in the world to launch a sleek can with this design. The Heineken® Cool Can has cold indication around both the iconic red star and on the thermometer on the side of the can that allows consumers to see whether their beer is being served at the optimal temperature. “Heineken® has had cold indicators on their 5 litre draught kegs since 2009, sold in many markets globally. Heineken® is now bringing this technology to their new sleek cans,” explained Veldhuis. Heineken® Cool Can will be sold at the same price as the current 330ml can.
Brandy beats Cognac South Africa’s KWV made history at the 20th annual International Spirit Challenge when, for the first time ever, a brandy beat a French Cognac for top honours. The KWV’s 20-year-old brandy not only received the trophy for Best the prestigious Grand Champion
Lourens Stander and Pieter de Bod collect the KWV trophy from Drinks International publisher Justin Smith.
accolade, outscoring Cognac and
Bod. “Each team member knows how
other global brandies after being
important quality and innovation are in
judged the top scorer of the 9
our process and it is this that has
products which won gold medals at
enabled us to create an extraordinary
the competition.
blend. This Potstill brandy was blended
Brandy in the World but was awarded
Winning an International Spirit
different batches of brandy between 20
achievement in itself, said KWV
and 32 years old. The final blend of six
master distiller Pieter de Bod. “Winning
specially selected different batches
World’s Best Producer is a historic
was matured for an extra 3 months to
moment for KWV and the greatest
mellow to its full character.”
accolade we could achieve as a
The Spirit Challenge is the most
South African producer, beating
respected and influential spirits
international brandy and cognac
competition in the world promoting
producers.” This underlined the
outstanding quality spirits from around
company’s commitment to quality.
the globe. The competition, which this
“This is a real team effort,” said de
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year saw more than 1 000 entries from
70 countries is founded on a rigorous and independent judging process. Judging is undertaken – blind – over seven days by more than 50 experienced industry professionals who assess products according to their age, region and variety. Each product is awarded a score for its aroma, appearance, taste and finish. According to the latest Nielsen figures, while brandy volumes shrunk by 7% in the past year, KWV has grown its share to almost 14%. KWV also received three silver medals for its 15, 12 and 10 –year-old brandies.
What's happening
NEWS Light pink for picnics
Clocking in at an alcohol level of just 9.7% Fleur du Cap’s natural light rosé is a
waistline as well as palate pleasing pink which is ideal for summertime picnics. The natural light rosé is the newest release from Fleur du
Cap and joins the natural light Chenin Blanc. With just a faint blush of pink, the wine is blended from mainly Chenin Blanc with just a drop of Pinotage.
Fleur du Cap launches first Natural Light Rose' Fleur du Cap has extended its off-dry selection with the
wine: “The freshness and acidity of a white wine combined with the structure of a red makes it so versatile.” Botes says the wine has subtle notes of pear and pineapple, with just enough acidity to add a burst of freshness. The dash of Pinotage, just 5%, lends a hint of red berry fruit. Its off-dry style makes the Natural Light Rosé
release of the first blushing Natural Light Rosé – ideal for
perfect for effortless pairing with salads and light pastas.
summer picnics. A partner to the ever popular Fleur du
And with its easy to use screw cap, bliss is just a twist away.
Cap Natural Light Chenin Blanc, this light hearted Rosé
“There are few things in life that are as sweet as enjoying
combines the freshness of a low alcohol Chenin Blanc
good company with a few glasses of natural light rosé. It’s like
with just a hint of Pinotage.
a touch of spring and a great reminder for what’s to come –
It is the rosé’s great versatility that stands out for
summer picnics, swimming and sunshine” said Botes, who
assistant winemaker Elmarie Botes, a member of the
began her career in winemaking as a Cape Winemakers
Fleur du Cap winemaking team who helped craft the
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TINUS TALKS - Tinus van Niekerk
DISTINCTIVELY DIFFERENT The contrasts between the winelands of the Northern and Western Cape not only incorporates wine styles but more dramatically in landscape, geo-physical and climatic conditions, the natural environment, and in the idiosyncrasies of the people cultivating the vineyards and nurturing the wines.
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is TOPS at SPAR’s wine consultant and has been instrumental in refining the grocery chain’s wine offering.
Known as the “TOPS at SPAR Winemakers Competition for the Winemakers and Viticulturists of Orange River Cellars,” SPAR acknowledges the quality of the ORC wines, and is also – with the involvement of ORC itself – creating an avenue by which these wines are promoted. hectares, cultivated by 800 growers, and
And it’s in September and October
n the Western Cape Winelands the
provides clear evidence of the scale of
when the hard – but pleasant – work is
looming mountains and ocean are never
Orange River Cellars (ORC). That results in
done. A preliminary tasting during
far, while in the Northern Cape the Orange
40 million litres of wine produced annually
September is an evaluative selection after
River exerts its influence on man and nature.
from grapes such as Chenin Blanc,
which the final unsighted, audited tasting,
Colombard, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc,
involving seven judges, is conducted on a
originates in the remote mountains of
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage,
Friday in October. Winners are announced
Lesotho and surges through 2 340km before
Tannat, Ruby Cabernet, red and white
at a black tie dinner the next day. The
it flows into the Atlantic Ocean. En route it
Muscadel. If you were to load a standard
most sought after awards, for which prize
snakes through a rocky landscape to
10 x 6 metre shipping container, each
money is included, are for the Runner-up
plummet, in a torrent of sound and fury, at
holding 2 300 six-bottle cases of wine you’d
Champion Winemaker, Winemaker of the
the Augrabies Falls.
ultimately load 3 800 containers in a year!
Year and Grand Champion Wine Cellar of
The “Great Gariep” as it’s also known,
Derived from the Khoikhoi word
The five ORC wineries are located along
the Year. The champion winemaker also
“aukarabis”, meaning “the water that
a 350km river distance, stretching from
receives a TOPS at SPAR sponsored wine
thunders”, the falls is one of the six largest in
Groblershoop, through to Grootdrink,
related overseas trip.
the world and when in flood, the water
Upington, Keimoes and Kakamas in the
cascades over awesome granite cliffs in 19
west, each rendering fruit uniquely
about Orange River Cellars has become
separate plumes. A majestic and
reflective of its immediate environment. The
increasingly impressive. The bar is raised
magnificent sight.
wines are deeply coloured, fruit expressive,
ever higher each year. Bold viticultural
and balanced. And they are elegant.
practices, combined with innovative
Aeons of geo-physical change have warped the countryside, stripping it of any
In 2001 the SPAR Group SA moved part of
During the past few years everything
winemaking and dynamic management
luxuriance while nature has adapted for
its Private Label wine portfolio to ORC,
introduced an era of achievement. It’s as if
survival in the most ingenious ways. Wherever
resulting in the successful expansion of the
the wine folk inhabiting this thirstland,
man cultivates the soils with the precious
Carnival range. Soon afterwards SPAR
beneath ever-sunlit skies and nightly
water from the Great Gariep, the blessings of
initiated a wine competition, “To award the
starscapes, have embraced the quest to
the harvest are profuse. It’s an ideal terroir for
winemakers and viticulturists of ORC for
achieve distinction. The TOPS at SPAR
quality wine grape production.
ingenuity, innovation and dedication in
Winemakers Competition contributes to
composing, nurturing and producing wines
this vision.
Vineyards paint a broad swathe of vibrant green on the river banks for more than 4 000
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the wild WINE
It’s the ultimate crisp, lip-smackingly tangy and refreshing white wine. But what is it that makes Sauvignon Blanc a wine so ideally suited to South Africa’s soils, sunshine and summertime drinking? Karen Glanfield reports.
T
he grape Sauvignon Blanc is a
its popularity to winemakers in
green-skinned variety which
Bordeaux and the Loire Valley.
owes its name to the French word
While South Africa loves Sauvignon
sauvage (“wild”) and blanc (“white”)
Blanc and consumes copious quantities
due to its early origins as an indigenous
of it every year, it is unclear exactly
grape in the south-west of the country.
when the grape variety was introduced
It is something of a phenomenon as
to the Cape. It was certainly planted at
one of the most widely planted wine
Groot Constantia in the late 1880’s and
grapes in the world and owes much of
reportedly performed well there. The first documented varietal Sauvignon Blanc wine on the market was that of Verdun, now Asara, in 1977 with Backsberg and De Wetshof joining in 1980. Spice Route, near Malmesbury, lays claim to the oldest Sauvignon
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Sauvignon Blanc
white
Blanc vineyards, planted in 1965, while
Group which runs an annual
Darling, Paarl, Robertson, Durbanville,
those of Durbanville wine farm
competition sponsored by FNB. The
Constantia and Stellenbosch
Bloemendal are believed to have been
competition is intended to inspire and
planted somewhere in the early 1970’s.
recognise excellence among local
TROPICAL AND YELLOW FRUIT
Sauvignon Blanc producers, including
Made in a lively, fresh and fruity style
known locally being one of the largest
their world-class innovation and diverse
for early drinking, these wines
white wine categories. One of its key
wine-making skills.
commonly have no oak influence but
Sauvignon Blanc is exceptionally well
selling points is its straightforward
To recognise the success of
instead boast a fruit explosion on the
appeal – the flavours are rarely hidden
Sauvignon Blanc locally all that’s
palate. Lush, tropical flavours and
away in the background. Also, there is
needed is to look at the variety of styles
aromas of papaya, guava, pineapple,
a particularly close correlation
and areas it’s grown in. Broadly
granadilla, kiwi and green melon
between the perceived flavours and
speaking, there are three flavour profiles
coupled with stonefruit such as
their descriptors. The importance of the
that are recognisable when tasting
apricot, peach and nectarine, and
grape has been acknowledged by the
Sauvignon Blanc. They can be found in
even some citrus elements such as
creation of a Sauvignon Blanc Interest
a range of producing areas such as
grapefruit and lime is present. It’s also Sep Oct 2015 Vol.20 www.topsatspar.co.za
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possible to detect some floral notes of
FLINTY AND MINERAL
best wines nowadays tend to show
orange blossom and geranium. This
Expect to find more austere, lean
evidence of both compounds, and
style is mostly associated with warmer
mineral flavours and aromas such as
are consequently more multi-faceted
climate areas.
gunflint, river pebbles or gravel, steel
and interesting to consumers. These
and smokiness, coupled with earthy
wines are crisp, yet rounded and
SPICY AND HERBACEOUS
undertones of mushroom, damp earth
complex with layers of flavour.
Racy flavours and aromas such as
and the smell of rain falling on a dirt
green pepper, paprika, fresh and
road. Mostly found in temperate
exciting moves currently afoot
canned asparagus, tinned peas, grass,
climate areas and capable of ageing
regarding Sauvignon Blanc is where
nettles, tomato vine, celery and herbs
for a few years.
some producers opt to age a portion
typify this category. This style originates
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South African producers are known
But one of the most interesting and
of their Sauvignon Blanc in oak,
mainly in cooler-climate areas with
globally for their practice of
integrating a creamier style of white
onshore breezes cooling the vineyards,
experimentation. Our winemakers are
wine with hints of smoke, spice and
or high-lying vineyards protected from
not scared to focus upon new
vanilla. These used to be labelled as
extreme heat. The secret to these
methods and new tastes which can
Blanc Fumé, which is a marketing
flavours come from aromatic
contribute extra complexity to the
name created to increase the sales of
compounds called pyrazines. They
wine. There’s been much debate over
Sauvignon Blanc in California a number
have a lot of punch up front from the
the years about whether greener
of years ago. Oak influence often
herbal notes and medium-length
(pyrazine-derived) flavours should
lowers the crispness and zest but
lighter zesty finish.
prevail over tropical fruit (thiol-
creates another layer of expression in
derived) flavours or vice versa. The
the wine. Examples of some producers
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Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc has the ability to make most foods shine, much as lemon complements many dishes. Acidity also balances out salty and cured foods. Because of this, Sauvignon Blanc is an ideal partner to goats cheese and tomato tartlets or grilled asparagus with lemon, olive oil and feta. Other suggestions include: ceviche, raw and lightly cooked shellfish such as oysters,
KAREN GLANFIELD
mussels, scallops and prawns; dishes that
is a wine writer, educator
contain raw or barely cooked tomato
and tour guide.
such as gazpacho, tomato consommé
which do this include Cape Point,
or tomato vinaigrettes. And Japanese
Steenberg and Nederburg.
dishes such as sushi and sashimi,
As a broad generalisation, most
seafood-based steamed and fried dim
Sauvignon Blanc is grown to ultimately
sum or seafood with south-east Asian
be sold as a single variety wine, but the
flavours such as lime, chilli and coriander
fact of the matter is that it’s often
Who remembers South Africa’s first
or Thai fish cakes also match nicely.
blended – either with Chardonnay or
low-alcohol wine? It was none other
Sauvignons Blanc with herbaceous notes
Chenin Blanc, but more frequently
than Twee Jonge Gezellen Light.
pair well with similar green herbs. If it has
nowadays, with Semillon. Sauvignon
Launched in the early 1980s, it was
parsley, rosemary, basil, coriander or
Blanc and Semillon blends follow the
awarded the SA Heart Foundation seal
mint, chances are Sauvignon Blanc will
template laid down by producers in the
of approval. Because it was lower in
make a great union.
Graves area of France’s Bordeaux
alcohol, it was also lower in kilojoules
region. And by combining these two
and good for the waistline. Today,
warmth of a sunny day makes you think
tangy grapes the resultant blend
there is a wider range of low-alcohol
of Sauvignon Blanc, one is never far out of
commonly has enough body to hold
wines in the marketplace – and many
your reach – because there are all sorts of
up to a little oak treatment as well,
of them are made from Sauvignon
styles and prices to suit your pocket.
adding another element of complexity
Blanc because it’s a grape which
and body.
proudly proclaims its varietal character.
turn for tastings
Chateau Y’quem is probably one of
The obvious standard bearers for this
the most famous noble late harvest
style are Robertson Winery’s Light and
wines in the world, made from botrytis
Extra-Light and Uitkyk’s Flat Roof Manor
infected Sauvignon Blanc grapes – but
Light. Good news for those who
South Africa has some increasingly
actually like wine is that they may be
critically acclaimed local examples –
light but they don’t taste as if they
such as those from Fleur du Cap, De
have been watered down!
Grendel and Simonsig, for example.
And the great news is that when the
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heers randomly selected 10 popular Sauvignon Blancs
from the shelves of TOPS at SPAR to do a taste test. “Interesting to me that I would happily drink any one of these. On a hot summer’s day, at a picnic or a
Orange River Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Bold with vibrant lemony simplicity. It’s
tangy, refreshing and approachable. Does everything a Sauvignon Blanc is supposed to do.
braai they would all go down exceptionally easily,” said Fiona McDonald, Cheers Editor. One positive note the panel commented on, almost without exception, was the practical consideration of the closures on the wines. "Screwcaps are fantastic because they can be twisted off in about five seconds flat!" said Karen Glanfield. "The thing about Sauvignon is instant enjoyment and refreshment."And that’s something all these wines offered – zesty, crispness and succulence. Ideal for summertime enjoyment.
Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 2015
“Ticks all the boxes,” the tasters agreed about this one. A hint of pineapple and granadilla but with a good grapefruit twist and acid tang. Deliciously succulent and refreshing. Well made and definitely a crowd pleaser.
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Tasting notes
on blanc Panel Choice
Diemersdal Sauvignon Blanc 2015
A popular favourite with the panel, it impressed with its delicacy and complexity. Floral, herbaceous and citrus vibrance with a flinty nuance too. Tangy and fresh with lots of enjoyment guaranteed. Long and tasty.
Nederburg 5600 Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Green apple vivacity with some lime rind was what Khubeka and
McDonald found. Balanced and juicy with nice body and good length of flavour. Definitely a good food companion.
Van Loveren Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Nomonde Khubeka noted the passionfruit and melon tropical flavours on this wine. “Very accessible and juicy,” she said. Glanfield said this wine was a little sweeter than the others, particularly on the finish.
Robertson Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2015
“A real fruit basket,” Glanfield said of this one. “Kiwi fruit, melon, lemon and lime.” The acidity was not too pronounced or sharp and that made this, in the opinion of the panel, an easy drinker.
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SAUVIGNON BLANC - Taing notes
Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2014
This wine was a year older than the others in the tasting – and showed a delicious evolved note of faint honeyed ripeness. Melon and granadilla tang with nice grassy notes and lemon zest. More than enough refreshment and vibrance to it.
Panel Choice
Fleur du Cap Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Tied for top honours. Flint and gravel edge to the aromas, Khubeka found. Grapefruit pithyness and succulence in the mouth with really lively and fresh acidity. Zesty and crisp with a long finish and white pepper tail.
Brampton Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Definitely showing the nettle, green pepper and grassy side of what Sauvignon Blanc can express. The interesting thing for Khubeka, Jessica Nosworthy and also for Karin Visser was the mouthfeel with all noting a creaminess to the palate.
Boschendal Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Fynbos and white pepper were two of
the descriptors used by Nosworthy and Visser. Balancing that was a lively tropical fruit element that was kept in check by the fresh acid highlights.
The tasting panel: Karin Visser, Cape Wine Master student
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Fiona McDonald, Editor: Cheers magazine
Jessica Nosworthy, Advertising sales; Cheers magazine
yeast BEER
It’s one of the most exciting elements of a beer – yeast is a living thing, and like humans, needs air and nutrients to be fed. Bernard Mocke looks at yeast in the context of the local craft beer scene.
GETTING CRAFTY
It's
remarkable how similar the word is in different languages: Birrë, bira, bier,biero, bjór and beòir. They all refer to the
same thing - beer! These words sound remarkably similar which is not
surprising, as humans all over the world are alike in their affection for the product. Mankind has been fascinated by this fermented brew for centuries – all alcohol in fact… These similarities explain why craft beer popularity is booming globally. Humans are curious about new things and the rising demand for craft beer in South Africa confirms this. My interest in craft beer comes naturally as I used to be a winemaker with a particular fascination for yeast – the stuff that kick-starts all fermentation. I currently work in the wine and craft beer sector. In the course of my daily working life, I get to meet some remarkable characters. Once, when I was looking around desperately for a spittoon with a mouthful of beer on board, I was asked by a brewer if there was something wrong with his beer! He then proceeded to educate me by stating that in
st
Use of yeast
the beer world, the equivalent to a wine tasting is a beer drinking. I’ve never lost a mouthful of beer since! A common thread with all these characters is their awareness of other players in the South African beer market and craft brewing’s rightful place in the sun. When a craft brewer told me that the estimated market share of craft beer in
NOW I’D LIKE TO POSE AN IMPORTANT QUESTION: WHAT IS CRAFT BREWING?
It’s one frequently posed to craft
South Africa is 1% of the volume of beer
brewers – and there are as many
produced, I was shocked. Compare this to
definitions as there are reasons to
the 2014 figure of 11% market share by
head off to the pub after work. One
volume in the USA and the predicted 20%
person might state that it is a
market share by 2020!
reflection of the volume of beer produced. Another might say it’s the raw materials used and yet another might cite the brewing methods. For example, at a recent craft beer tasting I asked two brewers for their definitions. One said his brewing process excluded filtering and pasteurisation, while the other said that he always filtered and pasteurised his beer… Armed with the knowledge gained from a fair amount of conversations with craft brewers, I would like to offer my definition of craft brewing: the beer should be of high quality, unique and locally made on a small scale. This distinguishes craft breweries from mega-breweries, because the flexibility of a craft brewing set-up
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Yeast
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Use of yeast
Yeast structure
BUT WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ALE & LAGER?
cell membrane
vacuole
While an obvious answer is that lager
cytoplasm
beers are made with bottom
nucleus
fermenting yeasts (species
food granule
Saccharomyces pastorianus) and allows for greater creativity and more
ale beers are made with top
freedom to explore new beer recipes
fermenting yeasts (species
craft brewer has over a mega-brewer is
AND FOR GOOD REASON:
that his beers appeal to consumers with
These miniscule organisms are the only
developing palates, which make them
living ingredient used in brewing.
more adventurous. They’re looking for
This makes yeast the most difficult
beers with personality and individuality.
ingredient to work with. Like humans,
When a new craft beer is launched, it
brewing yeast needs oxygen, food and
will probably be embraced by the craft
the right temperature. Treat them well
community. If not, the brewer can
and they will deliver, but neglect any
temperatures – in the range of 12 to
change the beer recipe or stop making
of their basic requirements and you
16°C. A typical white wine is more
the beer. Small scale brewing gives the
will pay.
delicate, but will have less structure,
and styles. Another advantage that a
brewer more freedom to experiment, as
The function of brewing yeast is the
Saccharomyces cerevisiae), it remains meaningless technical jargon to non-brewers. The difference between ale and lager could rather be explained by drawing parallels between brewing and winemaking. White wine is made by fermenting white grape must at lower
complexity and colour than red
tank sizes are smaller than those of
conversion of fermentable sugars to
wine. Generally one can compare
mega-breweries. Remember, a large
ethanol and aroma production.
lager with white wine, as lager is
brewery has large tanks. Thus, should a
Brewing yeasts produce numerous
fermented at 10 to 15°C and there
new large volume beer not be readily
aroma compounds during fermentation
are similarities in terms of structure,
accepted by the beer-drinking public,
and depending on beer style, the
there are potentially serious financial
brewer will choose a more aroma-
implications.
neutral Lager yeast or an Ale yeast that
The Oxford dictionary describes beer
might contribute vastly to aroma. (Think
complexity and colour. Red wine, on the other hand, is made by fermenting red grape must (and skins) at temperatures closer to room temperature. A typical red
as “An alcoholic drink made from
of a typical Belgian Ale that can be
yeast-fermented malt flavoured with
described as fruity, spicy and
hops.” As with any product, raw
peppery.) Some examples of lager
materials are needed to brew beer and
beers are Pilsner, Bock, Märzen, Dunkel
consumers are well aware that the raw
and Schwarzbier. Examples of ale
compare ale with red wine, as ale is
ingredients used in brewing are
beers are India Pale Ale (IPA), Porter,
fermented at higher temperatures
essentially water, malted barley, hops
Stout and Belgian Ale.
ranging from 15 to 35°C and there
wine is more aromatic, structured, complex and has a much darker colour than white wine as a result of the skin contact. You can thus
and yeast. Of these four ingredients,
are similarities in terms of body,
yeast always gets the most attention,
complexity, aroma and colour.
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INDUSTRY VIBE
International convention
If your home bar is your entertainment centre, you’ll know the importance of serving what people want. Clifford Roberts did some trend-spotting at Chicago’s annual BAR drinks show in May.
star of the bar
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INDUSTRY VIBE
W
hen last did you really check out the bartender at your
local? Not in a creepy or pervy way or to see if he’d short changed you, but
Award-winning journalist
CLIFFORD ROBERTS loves researching topics such as beer - especially the practical side of the subject!
more to see whether he had his finger on the pulse and was doing anything trendy – drinkswise. Why should you care? Because even you, the immovable rock you think you are, are influenced by the vagaries of the many. And in this case, I’m referring to the buzz happening in the US of A that – come hell or high water – eventually spills onto our shores in one form or another. Because popular (American) culture permeates the
Every one of us has a mate who
world, from Beijing to Bogota and even
thinks he’s Tom Cruise in Cocktail, the
Perth, Parys and Pinetown.
1988 movie that had everyone singing the words to the Beach Boys song Kokomo, or Piper Perabo in Coyote Ugly – the 2000 movie which produced the then 17-year-old LeAnn Rimes’ multi-platinum selling ‘Can’t Stop the
“the most comprehensive event for the
Moonlight’.
foodservice industry under one roof”
If that’s not enough motivation, consider this – you’ll want to stock your
bellwethers for South African trends.
bar at home with something that will
Over 63 000 people from more than 100
blow your friends away and make you
countries attended; representatives
the trend-setter you know you’re
from most of our biggest hotel and
dying to be.
restaurant companies were there –
In May, the world’s food and drinks industry turned its eyes on
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from Spur to Col’Cacchio; Protea Hotels to Sun International. While there was plenty on show
Sinatra sang about being his, and
related to food and technology (brace
the kinda town where you’d lose
yourself because tablet menus are the
your blues. The annual trade
next big thing) and equipment, the
show of America’s National
drinks focus on the six hectare
Restaurant Association is regarded as
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exhibition floor was provided by the
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Beverage Alcohol for Restaurants (BAR) display and numerous talks on the latest trends. Formerly known as the International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event, BAR aims to help professionals develop a successful bar programme in foodservice establishments. Two demonstration bars featured influential mixologists and brand punters while
Anything with “diet” written on it, might
visitors browsed and sampled the (mostly American) premium and artisanal liquors
as well be declaring “closing down
and wines. There was High, a hemp vodka from Colorado, orange bitters from
sale” – if the stats are to be believed.
Angostura, Black Forest dry gin Monkey 47 and even the Japanese distillate shochu. On a scale of cool to strange, spiked gels – pre-packed, flavoured jelly laced
According to Annika Stensson, Director of Research Communications with the National Restaurant
with booze – probably represent the dark fringe. As for where everyone else is
Association, most consumer behaviour
headed in their pursuit of fashion, the picture varies depending on who you were
flows from a collection of “umbrella”
listening to although the words artisan, low environmental impact, real, pure and
trends – this year, those trends so far
fresh kept coming up.
have been local sourcing of
In this bizarre world of consumer manipulation, saying a product contains “real” sugar beats the equivalent if it’s referred to as “artificial” and, GMO is the devil.
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INDUSTRY VIBE
Meagan's Banana Danza cocktail recipe featured: 2 oz. Casamigos Anejo 1 oz. banana du bresil 3/4oz dry curacao 1/2oz fresh lemon juice 3 dashes chocolate bitters garnish of microplaned chocolate and nasturtium flowers.
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International convention
FLOWING FROM THEM, HOT TRENDS FOR ALCOHOL BEING OBSERVED ARE, IN ORDER OF PROMINENCE: ARTISAN SPIRITS: micro distilleries are booming thanks to an easing of federal and state regulations. In a decade their number has gone from less than 20 to over 600. LOCAL BEER, WINE AND SPIRITS, ON-SITE BARREL-AGED DRINKS, REGIONAL SIGNATURE COCKTAILS: our West Coast is famous for bokkoms… imagine one as a garnish and CULINARY COCKTAILS: the kitchen and the bar aren’t that far apart anymore.
brewed with peppers, pepper-infused tequila and an ancho-chili whisky were featured in this year’s BAR event. Finalists in the Star of the Bar mixology competition saw the appearance in drinks of, amongst others, chipotle chilli powder and an allspice simple syrup.
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Pardon the pun but spice is hot too, especially in beverages. Several beers
The winner, Meagan Montagano (pictured right) from New York, combined Casamigos Tequila Reposado with Banane du Bresil, dry Curaçao, lemon juice, and chocolate bitters garnished with grated chocolate and nasturtium flowers for her “Banana Danza” cocktail. On the BAR show floor craft cocktail mixers also seem on the rise on the back of consumer preferences for perceived “authenticity” of ingredients and an “old-time” expertise. Think fresh fruit puree, real fruit juice and homemade extracts made from fresh cut herbs; alternative tonic waters like Fever-Tree Hand-Picked Elderflower Tonic Water with real quinine, and pure cane sugar; mixers using black and white tea, chai spices, pineapple, coconut, pomegranate, watermelon, blood orange, lavender and Rainier cherry. Tea in particular was included in numerous show displays, battling it out with the coffee stands. It’s been making a greater appearance and in ways that don’t just involve boiling water. Of course, you’ve probably seen some of these in local bars already. The ease of travel; prominence of international brands within our own borders and the internet ensure that South African bars are on top of it. Veteran mixologists like Kurt Schlechter talk of a revival in classic cocktails; the theatre of bartending as a creative space and the innovation in materials and ingredients. At one recent event, he puts flame to the stave of a brandy barrel and captures the smoke in the cocktail glass before adding the ingredients. Back in Chicago, in a presentation on general menu trends, Nancy Kruse of restaurant consultancy The Kruse Company says megatrends driving the change include the state of the economy and resulting uncertainty. That’s why there’s a harking back to the “good old days” farm-style goodness and home comforts and, is the reason that classic, specially mixed cocktail will go down a treat with your guests. Kruse reinforces what’s on display at the show – it’s all about artisanal simplicity and health.
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HILARY DUFF – BREATHE IN. BREATHE OUT.
Hilary Duff took an extended breather after the release of 2007’s Dignity, pushing pause on her music career to concentrate on film, television and family. Eight years later she’s back with an album whose title suggests a certain measure of
Alan Rickman directs the romantic drama A Little Chaos, casting Kate Winslet in the lead
calm but whose music isn’t quite placid. Picking up the dancey makeover of
role of Sabine de Barra,
Dignity, Duff continues to favour the glossier, melodic segments of pop — often, the
a gifted gardener and landscaper who
album suggests nothing so much as an American spin on Natasha Bedingfield. Yet there are also moments when it’s clear she’s paying attention to recent radio: it opens with one of those moments, with “Sparks” echoing Ellie Goulding while, later on, “Rebel Hearts” thumps to a Mumford & Sons stomp. The appeal of Breathe In. Breathe Out. is how Duff keeps the focus on the song, so everything, even the rhythms, is colouring on cuts of soft, clean contemporary pop. That the album is ever so slightly out of fashion is also endearing, for it suggests Duff sings not because she thinks it will sell but because it’s what she enjoys.
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Most people will agree that the pace of life is hectic. The internet has most certainly revolutionised communication with us all taking email, websites and things like Wikipedia and a simple Google search for granted. But questions are being asked whether this global information sharing is complicating life instead of simplifying it. How much information and sharing is too much? Fiona McDonald reports.
Interconnectedness
SOCIAL MEDIA
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Facebook? Her response was that social media was part of their lives. Her life, she said, revolved around fitness – and her intention was to be inspirational and a positive role model. “If my partner is part of that, that’s going to be reflected in what I post.” As a new mum, many of her recent postings have been about her journey back to fitness after the birth of her child. It’s interesting to read the threads of her Twitter conversations – and those of her followers – to note how what she
he radio in my car was tuned
shares is indeed inspirational and
to a popular weekend
useful. Speaking as a single guy
breakfast show one Sunday morning –
“looking for love” sports reporter Jude
and while driving along I found myself
van Wyk said he agreed with Zulu,
interested by the discussion DJ Thomas
hoping that he one day found a
Msengana was having with his studio
relationship with someone who shared
team and the listeners.
common interests and activities.
“What do you think about couples who live their relationships out on social
Inspirational? Check! Msengana himself is no stranger to
media?” was the question that went
the limelight, as half of a power couple
out over the airwaves. The fascinating
with wife, Idols judge and singer Unathi.
thing was that he kicked the discussion
“I’m often asked to do a photo shoot or
off by calling Leteshego Zulu.
interview at home. Or a magazine calls
Zulu is a biokineticist, personal trainer,
up and wants to do something with us
the runner-up of Survivor SA: Maldives
and our kids,” he shared on radio. “Hell
– as well as the wife of Gugu Zulu, the
no!” was his succinct response. And the
racing driver featured in one of Johnnie
reason? “Home is the one place we
Walker’s recent Gentleman’s Wagers
have to ourselves. That’s ours! It’s for
as detailed in a previous issue of
family.” Obvious then that Msengana
Cheers magazine. He also hosts SABC
fiercely protects his family and their
motoring show Car Torque and was a
space from intrusion and prying eyes.
contestant on Strictly Come Dancing
He firmly believes that there needs to be
South Africa. Both are public figures –
some privacy and boundaries.
and both are active on social media.
One demonstration of how ugly and
Msengana asked why the Zulus put
nasty living your life and relationship in
their relationship in the public sphere by
the public eye as a power couple can
means of posts on Twitter and
be, was played out on Twitter earlier this
Shairng and caring year. When things went wrong for former
it’s not even 10 pm and it’s a
Protea cricket captain Graeme Smith
Tuesday night? What?
and Irish-born singer Morgan Deane, the
The Kirkland
dissolution of their relationship was also
dormitory facebook
unrestricted with Deane frequently
is open on my desktop
taking to Twitter to express her views and
and some of these people have
update her followers on the latest
pretty horrendous facebook pics.
episode. Those tweets in turn became
I almost want to put some of these
the stuff of news stories with media
faces next to pictures of some farm
outlets reporting on the latest volley of
animals and have people vote on
vitriol in what was becoming a sadly
which is more attractive.”
bitter divorce and dispute. What made all this possible was
By August 2008 there were 100 million
“Remember that with great power comes great responsibility.” targets in 13 countries. Just under 100 000 people signed up to put the
Facebook users and it was an internet
theory to the test but just 384 – or 3% –
access to information brought about by
phenomenon. It’s now valued in the
of the emails reached their desired
little packets of information, the digital
region of $230 billion!
target! And of those successes, many
zeroes and ones which make up
Now one of the top 10 most visited
were reached after seven, eight, nine
computer code. The internet has been
websites, Twitter was created by Jack
or even 10 steps rather than the six they
around since the 60s but while initially
Dorsey, Biz Stone, Evan Williams and
were supposed to.
only for military and academic use, it
Noah Glass in early 2006 – and its
was opened up as the World Wide Web
valuation stands at around $30 billion.
steps, the fact remains that we are
in the 1990’s – and nothing has been
September 2011 saw Twitter notch up
connected. Our friends are friends with
the same in the two decades since!
100 million active users monthly, a
other folks – and they all talk, post
number that subsequently doubled just
pictures and document moments in time
networks and interconnectedness. It
two years later. The role that Twitter
which are shared. Five decades ago you
made email possible but perhaps the
played in regime change in North
would have had to take out a photo
biggest manifestations of connections
African countries such as Libya and
album or movie projector for friends and
are Facebook and Twitter. Both are
Egypt was massive with social media
family to see how awesome your seaside
relatively recent developments with
savvy political activists using the service
holiday was. Now it’s snapped on a
Facebook launched in February 2004
to get messages and pictures out.
mobile phone and uploaded within
The net created an explosion of
after having been started as a Harvard
How connected are we really?
Regardless of whether it’s six or 10
seconds. Friends can comment and
networking site by Mark Zuckerberg
Almost a hundred years ago Hungarian
and Eduardo Saverin. Its 2003
author Frigyes Karinthy wrote about
predecessor was something called
social chains in his 1929 short stories,
Comics’ Spiderman movie that is
Facemash which put two photographs
Everything is Different. It’s believed that
frequently trotted out: as his uncle Ben
of Harvard students side-by-side and
this was where the notion of six degrees
lies dying, he tells Peter Parker:
compared them. Naturally that
of separation originated.
“Remember that with great power
provoked controversy – especially with
respond instantly – and they do! There’s a great quote from Marvel
Wikipedia reports that Columbia
comes great responsibility.” Perhaps a
posts such as the following by the
University put this to the test with an
sentiment which everyone should think
teenage Zuckerberg: “I’m a little
experiment in social connectedness in
about before placing pictures or
intoxicated, not gonna lie. So what if
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FASHION Sunglasses
ICONIC EYEWEAR
Jackie O was famous for hiding behind them, Tom Cruise gave a provocative eyebrow lift as he peered over them in Risky Business, the movie that put him on the path to stardom and Rebel Without a Cause’s James Dean became a legend in them.
SO WHAT ARE THE MOST ICONIC SUNGLASSES OF THE PAST 60 YEARS? First to spring to mind has to be Ray-Ban
Aviators, the distinctive teardrop-shaped
lens within its metal frame. Ray-Ban were commissioned by the US Army to produce these sunglasses for pilots during World War II. It was their adoption by movie stars
Ray-Ban Aviators
which popularised them. Just think of Tom Cruise in Top Gun…
Ray-Ban Wayfarer In Hollywood in the 50’s however, it was the Ray-Ban
Wayfarer deemed a
revolutionary style evolution and was rapidly adopted not just by stars such as James Dean, Dean Martin and Steve McQueen but by socialites and even beatniks. Everyone from Marilyn Monroe, to artist Andy Warhol and Bob Dylan had a pair.
John Lennon Teashades
John Lennon was the man behind the glasses known as Teashades – and were designed by the Beatles front man himself. The shape had a modern renaissance a decade or more ago when Woody Harrelson wore them in Natural Born Killers while Lady Gaga enhanced their gender neutral popularity and boosted sales when all her fans and followers followed her fashion of wearing them in 2011.
Audrey Hepburn Cat's-eye
For style and elegance few women could rival Academy Award winner Audrey Hepburn. In her role as Holly Golightly the gentle cat's-eye shaped shades that Hepburn wore in the opening scene were made almost as famous as the little black dress.
On the funkier side, musician Kanye West has
Kanye West Shutter shades Johnny Depp became partial to yellow-hued Ray-Bay
taken to wearing ‘shutter
shades’ – unique
because of their resemblance to a venetian blind.
3138 Shooters,
initially worn by gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson, after playing him in
Johnny Depp Ray-Ban 3138 Shooters
the movie Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
Oakley wraparounds Sportsmen the world over love their Oakley
wraparound, high-coverage
shades. From Tour de France winning cyclist Chris Froome to athletes, surfers, skiers and beachgoers who rapidly adopted the top-framed glasses with their vibrant neon colours and often metallic finish lenses.
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Blooming marvellous
D - I -Y Handy hints
DIY can be associated with chores and boring maintenance tasks – but it needn’t be. Anyone who has experienced the seduction of operating power tools knows that once the first hole has been drilled, pretty much anything goes!
Doing-It-Yourself needn’t only be about fixing things which need repair. It can be a wonderful creative outlet, imagination and creativity know no bounds. Planning is the key. Know what you want to do and draw up a list of things you’ll need – from the tools involved to the various individual items, even down to the number of screws. It’s a good idea to have that list with you when you visit the local hardware store.
Recycled pallet planter An old wooden shipping pallet can be repurposed into a decorative feature with just the addition of a few garden pots, hose clamps and screws.
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• Small plant pots (size and
• A drill
number is your choice)
• Potting soil
• A wooden shipping pallet
• Plants
• Hose clamps (or cable
• Pencil
ties if the pots are small
• Spirit level
enough)
• Tape measure
Essentially, you’re going to be placing the repurposed pallet planter on its side and at an angle, drilling holes in some of the wooden slats and then attaching pots by means of either cable ties or the hose clamps. And finally potting some pretty flowers or herbs in them. Formulate a plan of how many pots you’re going to use – and the configuration – before you start. Mark out the spots with your pencil carefully, ensuring that the holes are big enough to accommodate the hose clamp or cable ties – and that they’re level. You’ll need two holes for each pot. Remember, preparation is the key: you can’t undrill a hole but you can erase a pencil mark, so think before you commit! Make sure that the holes are roughly the width of the pot. Thread the clamp/cable tie through the holes, fix the empty pot in the loop and then tighten it. Once you’ve completed your pallet, you can then go ahead with potting your plants or herbs and getting ready for a bright display in spring and summer. Sep Oct 2015 Vol.20 www.topsatspar.co.za
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South Africa’s production of olives and olive oil might be miniscule in world terms but it’s punching above its weight with local producers winning international awards for quality. Daisy Knowles reports.
recently cleared the fridge and
to note the little stickers of recognition
during this expedition, I discarded
on our home-grown names.
down the sink what I thought to be an
Proudly, South Africa has done, and
Runner-up in the Veritas Young Wine Writer awards,
DAISY KNOWLES works in private
empty jar of liquid. This mixture of olive oil
continues to do, a brilliant job at
and vinegar was not empty after all and
disputing the notion that high quality
a number of little olives cascaded forth
olive oil comes only from countries such
into the plughole. I winced, aghast at the
as Spain and Italy. Over the years, the
consumption of a product increases
notion of olive wastage, collected them
SA Olive association has rightfully
(particularly if there is deemed a health
up in haste, splashing them under water
challenged the perception regarding
benefit attached to it) so are short cuts
and immediately deposited them in a
international labels automatically
to the end result developed. Even at
stew I had simmering on the stove. Be it
denoting supreme quality. We can buy
the detriment to a product’s quality.
plugholes or the floor, the five-second
superb quality olive oil locally and local
rule fails to apply when it comes to olives
is, after all, lekker. Lekker aside, I believe
equipment improved and techniques
in our house…
that we have a duty to support locally
were enhanced so, too, have methods of
grown and locally made products -
chemical refinement, enabling the more
adoration of those small, fleshy,
especially when there are those who
immoral producer to pass off substandard
flavourful morsels of salty goodness. I
are doing their utmost to ‘keep it clean’.
oil as being high quality and justifiably
am far from alone; any self-respecting
With an increase in consumption of
expensive. This is why we as the (often
person has jarfuls of them in the fridge
olive oil over the last number of years
ignorant) consumer need to step forward
and bottles of its liquid counterpart in
(7.5 million litres locally in 2012
with a Shakespearean bow of thanks to
their cupboards. What I find most
according to statistics), there have
the bodies such as SA Olive. These guys ’n
pleasing about this is the number of
naturally arisen instances of corner
girls represent the interests of the South
South African brands featuring on the
cutting. This is nothing new to the
African olive industry and whose seal
labels of these products. The
Italians mind you, where the past has
guarantees that the International Olive
supermarket shelves lay claim to this,
seen the olive oil business being used
Council (IOC) standards are met and
too, and although we still see them
as a farce for tax evasion to cover
upheld. Look out for it.
rubbing shoulders with their
downright shady mafia dealings. As is
international siblings, it’s very pleasing
the familiar scenario, when
This should encapsulate my
investment but her heart is in wine and its attendant lifestyle.
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We can buy superb quality olive oil locally and local is, after all, lekker.
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past where sunflower oil and colourant were uncovered in the ingredients, but thanks to the industry’s Fairy Godmother, I reckon we’re safe. Not too long ago, a test commissioned by the IOC revealed that seven South African olive oils, in a pool against 23 international varieties, were not tampered with whilst the imported oils represented those
Extra Virgin – natural, unrefined
immigrant, the hand of the South African olive oil industry was taken in
unscrupulously bottled as extra virgin.
olive oil with a free acidity of
the 1930s and ushered in the right
Perhaps the European Union thought
below 0.8%, no defects and a
direction. He is responsible for importing
they might be able to pull the wool over our eyes given that we are a mere emerging market.
fruity characteristic.
Virgin – natural unrefined olive oil with a free acidity below 2%, with minimal defects.
various olive cultivars to our shores – establishing the first groves in Paarl – and there has been tremendous
Well, no more. Although we are but a
Cold Pressed indicates that
growth in the industry since then. Today
toddler in the olive oil producing stakes
milling temperatures were kept
we boast over 300 olive growers and
compared to the elderly greatGrandmother of the Mediterranean, we have received much praise and recognition at a global level for the quality produced here. Jan van Riebeeck took his brief of
below 30˚C, preventing the destruction of the temperature sensitive vitamins, antioxidants
producers and approximately 6 000 hectares of olive trees, of which the
and flavour compounds.
Western Cape is one of the most
The best by far is therefore
popular areas thanks to its temperate,
Cold Pressed Extra Virgin, with full retention of all the wonderful flavours and health
Mediterranean climate. The Western Cape is also home to a
planting a garden to revictual passing
promoting constituents. However,
number of award winning producers of
ships seriously and the first olive tree
as with wines, good quality olive oil
which Rio Largo, Morgenster, Willow
plantings can be traced back to his Boschenheuval farm in 1661. It would be more than 200 years later though, until a Cape farmer would receive a gold medal for his oil at a show in London for the finest olive oil produced in the British Empire. Thanks to a gentleman by the name
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is defined by its chemical and physical properties as well as its taste and fragrance. The specific cultivar or blend of cultivars used, ripeness of fruit, area of origin and climate influence the aroma, flavour, colour and mouthfeel of oil. (www.saolive.co.za)
Creek, Kloovenburg and Olyfberg are a few of the names. When the likes of Giulio Bertrand, owner of Morgenster in Somerset West, who promptly imported 2 000 olive trees from Italy in the 1970s and planted them on the grounds of his new wine and olive estate, says that South African olive oil is better than anywhere
Fruit and oil
else in the world, then I think we can raise our heads rather high. Maybe that dove
you feel all warm and tingly with pride? In just a few decades, the last two
render something ground – akin to biltong dust – and trust me, you want to
flying with the olive branch in its beak was
perhaps most significantly, South African
sprinkle this over pizzas and pastas. Do it,
en route from the good ol’ Cape.
olive oil has equalled – dare we say
just make it happen. The options are
exceeded – in quality of those
endless and so is our curiosity. Together
compare with the best in the world and
produced by rival nations like Spain,
with enthusiastically competitive pricing,
We’ve always known South Africans are versatile… it seems our olives are too.
Italy and Greece. Unlike these countries,
it is little wonder that South Africa is raising
the SA olive industry is wholly
the flag so high. It seems green and gold
unsubsidised. Those involved on the
has a whole new meaning.
continue to acquire many prestigious
We’ve always known South Africans are
Little surprise, then, that our olive oils
inside of the grove monitor and modulate this industry and are driven by raw passion as much as anything else. Grown locally for oil, you will hear the names Leccino, Coratina, Frantoio, Barouni and Manzanilla, and more commonly: Mission and Kalamata, our beloved table olives. Our very own table olive cultivar is called ‘Nandi’ and can be processed green or black.
The perfect martini INGREDIENTS: 60ml dry gin 30ml dry vermouth Ice Olives or twist of lemon for garnish
METHOD: Place a martini glass in the
awards on the international stage.
versatile… it seems our olives are too.
Morgenster and Willow Creek’s extra
One article I read said that olive farming
virgin olive oils are at the vanguard,
is said to be doubling in size every four
having notched up the top score of 98
to five years. And, whilst we consume
cocktail shaker. Add ice and stir
out of 100 points at the Flos Olei
less olive oil per capita than other
until chilled, about 30 seconds.
competition in Italy last year for the
countries, the rate at which new
former and gold at the New York
trees are being planted makes it a
International Olive Competition for the
sector of agriculture that warrants
latter – where it was up against 671 oils
sitting up and taking note of.
from 25 countries. Both are previous
South African culture is multifaceted.
laureates of the Italian l’orcio dell’olio
Our olive industry is no exception: Party
competition. Another feather in the
snacks. Sophisticated snacks. Martinis.
Morgenster cap is that of Best Blended
Jams and tapenades. Cosmetics and
Olive Oil in the World achieved in Italy
capsules. Even their very own festivals. A
at the L’Extravergine competition in
growing trend for smoked and stuffed
2005. In 2008, that same accolade
(with almost anything you can imagine).
went to Olyfberg. Rio Largo has
Flavoured oils – look out for Willow
attained more Double Golds than you
Creek’s scrummy range. Freeze dried
can shake a stick at. Doesn’t it make
olives. From this variety, you can also
freezer to chill, 10 minutes or longer. Measure the gin and vermouth into a mixing glass or
(And if you’re a James Bond fan, shake it rather than stirring.) Strain into the chilled martini glass. Garnish with an olive on a toothpick or a twist of lemon.
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TOP NOSH Silwood Kitchen
Along with brighter, warmer days comes the desire for food which is not as rich, concentrated and heavy. The focus is on having a beach ready body and exposing some skin to the heat of the summer sunshine. A light, fresh soup which tastes just as good cold as it does warm is a wonderful way to start a meal – or even to have as the centrepiece of a lunch on the patio. Paired with JC Le Roux Le Domaine bubbly, it turns lunch into something special. Salmon is not only less heavy than beef or lamb as a main meal it is also packed with Omega essential fatty acids which are sorely needed for good nutrition and especially beneficial for brain power. The dry JC Le Roux Brut Cap Classique is a natural partner for this dish. And who can resist a little sweet treat to end things off? Apple tarte tatin is a classic French dessert but the students of Cape Town’s Silwood Kitchen have lightened it up by using different summertime fruits and preparing it as an individual portion. And with JC Le Roux’s La Fleurette, it’s a winner.
EASY DOES IT
Minted Pea soup Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
METHOD:
60g butter
Melt the butter in a pan over a
1 onion, chopped
low heat. Add the onion and
1 medium potato,
potatoes and cook gently until
peeled and
the onions have softened but
chopped
not coloured.
1 litre stock or water
Add the stock or water, turn
350g frozen peas
the heat to medium and bring
20ml fresh mint
to the boil. Simmer until the
125ml milk or cream
potato is cooked through and
Salt and black
easy to mash.
pepper
Add the peas, bring back to
Garnish:
the boil and simmer for a
Micro herbs
further 1 – 2 minutes.
Cream Few extra peas
Blend the soup with the mint in a food processor until smooth. Add the milk or cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve soup hot or chilled garnished with a swirl of lightly whipped cream and a sprinkling of micro herbs and shelled peas.
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The vibrancy and freshness of the Sauvignon Blanc is complemented by the rounded fruitiness of Muscadel – both of which will add life and enjoyment to this soup.
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These delicious recipes were prepared and cooked
by chef MOHUN
SCHULZ, a
second year student at Silwood Kitchen in Cape Town. www.silwood.co.za
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Silwood Kitchen
Summer Salmon Serves 4
METHOD:
INGREDIENTS:
4 x 150g Salmon portions, at
Salmon: Place the salmon in a
least 2 cm thick
small oven-proof dish. Mix the
5ml honey
honey, soya sauce, mustard and
30ml soya sauce
sesame seeds together.
5ml Dijon mustard
Pour mixture over salmon and
15ml sesame seeds, toasted
allow to marinate.
Oil
Salad: Make the salad by
Lemon wedges
mixing all the ingredients together then dividing between
Salad:
four plates.
4 handfuls mixed greens (rocket, watercress etc)
Make the salad dressing by whisking the ingredients together.
120g asparagus, trimmed
Preheat the oven to 220ËšC.
and blanched 1 red pepper, julienned
Heat a lightly greased non-stick
1 yellow pepper, julienned
pan until very hot. Remove the
4-6 sping onions, sliced
salmon from its marinade and
2 avocados, sliced and
quickly sear for 1 minute on each
seasoned
side. Return to the marinade and
15ml coriander, chopped
then place in the oven for 5-7 minutes until just cooked through.
Salad dressing:
To plate: Dress the salad with
45ml orange juice
the orange dressing, then place
30ml soya sauce
a piece of salmon on top.
20ml rice vinegar
Garnish with coriander leaves.
10ml sesame oil 5-10ml honey 1 clove garlic, crushed 10ml ginger, grated a little chopped chilli Garnish: Coriander leaves
Pairing NOTES
Elegant and rich while notably dry on the palate, this bottle fermented bubbly made from mainly Pinot Noir grapes is ideal for any seafood – but its vibrant acidity and dryness will match the richness of the salmon.
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This French dessert is classically made with apples. If doing the classic, choose golden delicious apples and bake for an extra 10 minutes.
Summer Fruit Tarte Tatin
METHOD: Caramel: Heat the butter and sugar gently on top of the stove and allow it to turn a light golden caramel colour, stirring occasionally. Divide between the individual moulds and allow it to cool. Fruit: Make a small cross incision into the skin of the chosen fruit. Blanch in boiling water for 30-40 seconds.
INGREDIENTS: Caramel: 40g butter 200g sugar 3 nectarines, peaches or 9 apricots
Refresh in iced water and then peel off the skin. Halve the fruit and carefully remove the stones/pips. Place a fruit half in each mould rounded side face down. (If using apricots, place four apricot halves in each mould.)
Juice of ½ lemon
Sprinkle 5ml water and a little lemon juice over each.
300g Puff Pastry
Pastry: Roll out the pastry to 3mm thick and cut out 6 circles,
Specialised equipment: 6 individual moulds or a muffin tin
approximately 2cm wider in diameter than the moulds. Set the circle of pastry on top of the fruit and neatly tuck in around the edges. Place the tarts on a baking tray with sides.
Pairing NOTES
The gentle floral and ripe berry notes of the Muscat-driven La Fluerette means it’ll tango and two-step with the rich caramel and fruit flavours of this tarte tatin.
Preheat the oven to 220°C (210°C fan). Place tarts in the oven and turn the heat down to 200°C (190°C fan). Bake for 10 minutes then lower heat to 160°C (150°C fan) and continue baking for approximately 30-40 minutes or until the pastry is cooked through and the fruit is soft. Let the tart cool for 2-3 minutes in the mould before turning out.
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BOOK GIVEAWAY
SIZZLING & SUCCULENT Braai the Beloved Country was Jean Nel’s first foray into paying homage to the South African national obsession with cooking food over fire. His recently published second book, Cooking with Gas, takes this one step further.
A
ny red-blooded South African – male or female, white or black – regards cooking over fire as
part of their cultural DNA. Call it braaivleis, barbecue or tshisanyama, we celebrate it almost weekly – and most certainly on Heritage Day in September, also National Braai Day. Load shedding too has become part of South African life – and the sales of gas bottles and either hobs or gas braais has soared as a result of people hedging their reliance on intermittent electricity supply.
Stuffed Peppers INGREDIENTS:
until the stock is absorbed. Add
of the reference books were aimed at either an
200g couscous
half of the garlic-infused olive
American or Australian audience. He wanted
350ml boiling vegetable stock
oil, herbs, tomatoes, lemon rind
something that he could identify with – so he
90ml garlic-infused olive oil
and feta cheese. Cut the
wrote what is sure to become a hot ticket gift item
60ml coriander leaves,
peppers in half, remove and
this Christmas, the South African “go to” book for
chopped
discard the seeds and
gas braaiing.
30ml mint leaves, torn
membranes. Brush the outside
10 baby tomatoes, halved
of the peppers with the
boerewors and chops over an open flame of
90ml lemon rind, grated
remaining olive oil. Preheat
either kameeldoringhout or similar favoured wood
250ml feta cheese, crumbled
your gas braai to medium
is still first prize, nothing beats the convenience
Salt and pepper
heat. Braai the peppers cut
and control that a gas braai offers.
4 red peppers
side down for 4–5 minutes. Do
But chef Jean Nel was frustrated that so many
While he concedes that cooking a steak,
This book, Cooking with Gas, published by
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leave to stand for 5 minutes, or
not turn the peppers. Remove
Jacana Media, offers uniquely South African tips
METHOD:
from the braai and fill them
and recipes – from the perfect steak and chop to
Put the couscous in a bowl and
with the couscous mixture, then
more adventurous items – and will also arm the
pour over the hot vegetable
return to the braai cut side up
amateur gas braaier with the right techniques.
stock. Cover with cling film and
for a further 8–10 minutes.
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Cooking with gas
Herb Rub Fillet INGREDIENTS:
as much as possible during this indirect cooking time. Remove from
1 whole beef fillet, 2.5 – 3 kg
the braai, cover with foil and let it
Olive oil
rest for 10 minutes.
8 slices white bread
While it is resting, cut out rounds from
Whisky Mushroom Sauce
each slice of bread. Toast over
(see below)
medium heat on both sides. Cut kitchen string off the fillet and carve
Herb Rub:
INGREDIENTS:
into slices. Serve on toast rounds with the whisky mushroom sauce (see
30ml fresh rosemary, chopped
below), or you can use your
45ml salt
favourite pepper sauce.
15ml white pepper 30ml fresh thyme, chopped
Whisky Mushroom Sauce:
15ml fresh sage, chopped
INGREDIENTS:
15ml cayenne pepper
60ml butter
Soaked kitchen string
1 small onion, thinly sliced
METHOD:
125ml white button mushrooms, sliced
Mix the rub ingredients in a small
250ml beef stock
bowl. You can use dried herbs if you
60ml whisky
want, it actually makes the rub
60ml pouring cream
easier to work with, but I just prefer
30ml lemon juice
fresh herbs. Trim the beef fillet of
15ml finely chopped thyme
excess fat and silver skin. Place it flat
Salt and pepper
on a chopping board with the smoothest side up. Neatly fold the
METHOD:
tail of the fillet to form an even
Place a pan on the grid over a high
thickness. Tie the fillet together with
heat and melt the butter. Add the
soaked kitchen string at 4cm
onions and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
intervals. Season it all over with the
Add the mushrooms and cook for 3
rub. Heat your braai medium to high
minutes. Add the beef stock and
heat. Sear the beef fillet on direct
whisky. Cook for 2–3 minutes. Stir
medium heat for 12 minutes, turning
through the cream, lemon juice and
every 3 minutes. Now close the lid
thyme. Bring to the boil and cook for
and braai indirect for 15–20 minutes
2–3 minutes or until thickened.
for medium rare. Keep the lid closed
Season to taste and set aside.
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Lamb Shank Potjie
Cooking with gas
Lamb Shank Potjie INGREDIENTS: 30ml olive oil 4 lamb shanks Salt and pepper 4 garlic cloves, peeled 4 medium-sized carrots, chopped 2 celery sticks, sliced 2 onions, peeled and chopped 1 bottle red wine 250ml water 2 bay leaves 4 black peppercorns 15ml thyme 15ml rosemary
METHOD: Preheat your braai to medium-high heat. Place a cast iron pot onto your gas braai and let it heat up for 5 minutes. Heat the olive oil in the pot. Season the lamb shank with salt and pepper and brown them on all sides in the hot oil. This should take no longer than 5 minutes. Add the garlic cloves, carrots, celery and onion to the pot. Stir meat and vegetables for 2 minutes. Add the red wine and let the wine boil for 3–5 minutes. Add the water, bay leaves, peppercorns and fresh herbs. Turn your gas braai down to low. Cover the cast iron pot with a lid. Turn the gas braai down to a medium heat. Close the braai lid. Cook the lamb shanks in the potjie for 90 minutes or until tender, stirring once when cooking. Transfer the lamb shanks to a dish. Keep warm. Strain the sauce by pressing it through a fine sieve. Boil the liquid over high heat until reduced to 375ml. Spoon the sauce over the lamb shanks and serve.
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BLOGSPOT
FRESH BEGINNINGS
We have already marked the official onset of Spring on September 1 and in just a few weeks it's National Heritage Day on the 24th – also commonly celebrated as Braai Day by many.
A
12 cupcake cases 3/4 cup castor sugar 60g butter,
round this time each year I look
room temperature
forward to September 1st. Do
1 Tbsp finely grated lemon
you know which day I mean? Yes, the
zest (about 1 lemon) 1 large egg
That biting morning chill that we
70g pistachios, shelled
became accustomed to over the
1 cup flour
winter months is starting to subside.
2 tsp baking powder
emerge from under our duvets and
play on the word but I couldn’t resist it! I’ve combined a few simple but
pinch of fine salt
50ml fresh lemon juice
tackle the day without several layers of
fantastic flavours to make these brie,
100ml milk
clothing, and our thickest socks. I could
fennel and tomato tarts. This versatile
be imagining things, but I usually find
recipe makes a perfect weeknight
For the icing:
that on this particularly special day the
supper but is great for entertaining too.
seasonal shift into spring is more
And your guests will not be able to
apparent than ever. (And I’m not
resist these light and fluffy lemon
referring to the swift onset of hay fever!)
pistachio cupcakes – zesty and fresh,
The early morning sunshine suddenly
they promise spring happiness with
appears more golden, and the promise
every bite.
of a glorious summer is quite literally in the air. What a lovely feeling! I hope that like me you have plans to fire up the braai this spring, especially as we look forward to Heritage Day on 24 September. However you choose to celebrate South Africa’s wonderful diversity I do hope that it is an enjoyable day.
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Lemon & pistachio cupcakes
sun is rising a little earlier each day.
Both wonderful signs that it is safe to
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INGREDIENTS:
60g butter, room temperature 2 cups icing sugar 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1-2 Tbsp milk
30g pistachios, shelled
Seasonal & new
Lemon & pistachio cupcakes cont... Makes 12
METHOD:
1. Preheat your oven to 180°C and
BRIE, FENNEL & TOMATO TARTS
place the cupcake cases in a muffin tray.
2. Cream the castor sugar and butter together until combined and pale. Add the lemon zest and egg and mix everything together.
3. Use a food processor to grind the pistachios finely. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into the sugar mixture, add the chopped pistachios and mix. Add the lemon juice and milk and mix until the cupcake batter is just combined.
4. Divide the mixture between the cupcake cases and pop the tray in the oven. Bake for 15 minutes or Makes 6 small tarts
squares in total. Arrange the squares on
cupcakes comes out clean. Allow
INGREDIENTS:
the baking tray leaving space in between.
to cool.
400g puff pastry
3. Place the fennel, tomatoes, olive oil
1 small head of fennel, thinly sliced
and garlic in a bowl. Season with a good
butter in a bowl and beat until soft
150g mini Italian tomatoes, halved
pinch of salt and pepper and add the
and pale. Sift in the icing sugar.
10ml olive oil
rosemary. Toss everything together.
Add the vanilla extract and lemon
1/2 tsp crushed garlic
4. Tear the slices of brie into chunks
juice and mix, scraping down the
salt and pepper
and add these to the bowl. Give
sides of the bowl, until the mixture
1/2 tsp finely chopped rosemary
everything another mix.
until a skewer inserted in the
5. To make the icing: Place the
comes together. Add enough milk to give the icing a spreading consistency.
6. Pipe or spread the icing onto the cold cupcakes. Chop the pistachios up finely and sprinkle over the cupcakes to decorate.
125g brie, thinly sliced
5. Divide the tomato mixture
1 large egg
between the 6 squares of pastry. Pile
2 tsp milk
the filling into the middle of each square leaving a 1.5cm border around
METHOD:
1. Preheat your oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
the edges. Whisk the egg and the milk together and brush this around the tomato filling.
2. Unroll the puff pastry and cut in half
6. Pop the tray in the oven for 35
lengthways. Cut each long strip into 3
minutes, or until the tarts have puffed up
equal pieces so that you have 6 pastry
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SMAAKLIK EN VARS
TUISNYWERHEID
Skandinawiese aartappelslaai
In Upington se geweste sê die Kalahari-skaapboere as hulle om die braai vuur saamdrom dat hoender slaai is... Maar mens het meer as net proteïene nodig om ’n gebalanseerde dieet te volg.
L
Nee, dis nie kroek nie. Aartappels se voedingswaarde word hoog aangeskryf deur alle voedselkundiges – behalwe Tim Noakes, natuurlik. Maar hierdie slaai vanuit die land van Wikings en blondines sal self die grootste Banting-aanhanger in sy blomkoolskommel laat huil.
ente is in die lug, als ruik vars en blomagtig. Mens is sommer lus
om die varsheid in jou kos in te bring om die innerlike te verfris en salwe. Tot die volgende braai. Slaai hoef egter nie net uit groen konynkos te bestaan nie. Vat vas met hierdie stewige slaaie, wat verspot maklik is om voor te berei en
Writer and PR guy EMILE
JOUBERT
was a finalist in the Men’s Health Braai King competition, uniquely qualifying him for this column.
VIR 6
10 tot 12 mediumgrootte aartappels, gaargekook, afgeskil en afgekoel
bewys dat lekker eet en
2 eetlepels kappertjiesaad (capers)
gesond wees wel moontlik is.
fyngekap
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1 ui (verkieslik ’n rooie) fyngekap 250ml mayonnaise 125ml suurroom 2 eetlepels fyngekapte pietersielie Sout en peper
Lensieslaai Koop sommer geblikte lensies by jou plaaslike SPAR.
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METODE:
stingels word opgekap en ook in slaai gebruik, vreemd soos wat dit mag klink.
Sny die aartappels in aanloklike
Moet egter nie te verward wees nie,
hapgrootte blokkies. Meng die mayonnaise met die suurroom en roer deur die blokkies aartappels. Dit is belangrik dat die aartappels nie té saggekook is nie anders sit jy met ’n koue kapok-mayonnaise gespuis, die gebruik waarvan tot nog toe nie deur die kulinêre wetenskap bepaal kon word nie. Voeg die kappertjiesaad by vir ’n heerlike soutsuur geur, asook die ui. Meng weer deur en rond af met die pietersielie, swartpeper en sout na smaak. Die aartappelslaai is op sy lekkerste as hy net so benede kamertemperatuur bedien word. Maak jy dit te koud, onderdruk jy die geure, en dis iets wat die Skandanawiese meisies beslis nie wil hê nie.
Biltongslaai Hier gaan ons nou.
Die teorie vir hierdie slaai het sy ontstaan aan verskeie teorieë te danke. Die eerste is ’n persoonlike liefde vir klam beesbiltong en ’n wete dat biltong geen verduideliking benodig het oor wat dit presies is nie. Hierdie selfverklarende eienskap word benodig, aangesien daar goed in hierdie slaai is waarmee baie manskokke nie vertroud mag wees nie. Soos kropslaai. Kropslaai is so ’n groen, ronde ding waarvan jy blare wegpeul en dan die blare vir slaai gebruik indien jy nie die konyn daarmee wil vet voer nie. Seldery is nog iets wat nie aan almal bekend mag wees nie. Seldery is ook groen, maar hy is nie rond nie. Hy kom voor in ’n platterige stingel, met blaartjies aan die punte. Die
want behalwe bogenoemde kry hierdie biltongslaai ’n paar meer bekende bestanddele.
OOK VIR 6, NEEM JY DUS:
1 kropslaai, blare gewas en met die hand verskeur in repies 2 van daardie selderygoed se stingels, opgekap in skywe 4 tamaties (ons ken dit – dis die rooi dinge in die braaibroodjie) opgesny 250g bloukaas (2 pakkies) 1 koppie heel pekanneute (sonder dop, Gert) 4 tot 6 bakhande klam beesbiltong – baie dun gesny Franse of Italiaanse slaaisous na smaak
METODE:
Plaas blaarslaai, tamatie, seldery en pekanneute in bak. Krummel bloukaas daaroor en meng goed deur. Maak slaaisous, bedrup oor slaai en meng als weer. Bedek die slaai met jou biltong sodat jou mede-eters nie deur al die groen afgeskrik word nie. Die neute, kaas en biltong gee die slaai ’n heerlike skoon geur – drink dus goeie rooiwyn hiermee saam.
VIR SES MENSE NEEM JY:
METODE:
vergeet om die pitte op te
Wat oorbly is om die water
vang nie. Meng als saam met
van lensies af te gooi en hulle
’n houtlepel en as jy
in ’n bak te sit. O ja, en om die
roketblare het, kap drie
chorizo-worse of salami in
hande vol op en vou deur die
blokkies op te kap. Meng die
lensies. Roket gee ’n heerlike
½ koppie goeie olyfolie
vleis met die lensies, asook die
peperige geur. Rond af met
1 sappige suurlemoen
rissie en die knoffel. Bedrup die
varsgemaalde swartpeper en
olie oor als en druk die
sout. Eet met ’n lepel saam
suurlemoen uit – moenie
met ’n homp vars brood.
4 koppies of 3 blikke gekookte lensies 2 stewige chorizo worsies (salami, indien eersgenoemde nie beskikbaar is nie) 2 brandrissies, ontpit en opgekap 3 huisies knoffel, fyngekap
Roketblare, indien beskikbaar Sout en peper
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RESPONSIBILITY
’allo ’allo? We could potentially never be out of touch – unless your mobile device runs out of charge or loses signal. Cellphones are handy to have but what about the social etiquette of using them, asks Fiona McDonald.
the odds of a car crash due to inattention 23 times more likely! Secondly, if it is absolutely necessary to take a call in a confined space such as a dentist’s waiting room or a lift, talk quietly – don’t shout. Your call is a distraction to everyone else and they don’t want a blow-by-blow account of whatever it is that you’re talking about. You could always ask the person to call you
A
s someone who remembers the first generation of ‘mobile’ phones being as big as the modern car
somewhere more private if it’s something you absolutely need to discuss. The use of mobile phones on public
battery, I love the fact that they have become miniaturised and
transport has become a big talking
light. Those early phones weighed about 10kg and I often felt sorry
point internationally. In Britain, almost
for the folks who lugged them around: they used to wear a
every train has a few coaches that
somewhat sheepishly proud expression – proud because they were one of the few who had them when it was the ultimate status symbol but sheepish because they knew others did not envy them the schlep of having to carry the darn things! Smart phones are so different nowadays. You can Google search, stay up to date with emails, make payments and book airline tickets, take high
have been designated quiet zones and should you talk on a mobile phone, you could be asked to leave the carriage. There is nothing worse than being stuck on an hour-long train commute having to listen to someone
resolution video and audio as well as photos, update your Facebook and Twitter
else’s inane verbal ramblings. Across
accounts – and you can even (gasp!) make phone calls.
the pond in the United States it is
They have become ubiquitous: almost everyone between the ages of 80 and 10 has a mobile device of some sort. While no-one argues their usefulness, particularly in emergencies or for staying in
deemed socially unacceptable to have long loud phone conversations. And research from Washington-based
touch with work, friends and family, there are still some rules of cellphone
KRC Research shows 50% of transit users
etiquette which people should be reminded of.
think others’ cell phone conversations
Number one is not to talk or text while driving. Smart scientists and academics
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back in five or 10 minutes and go
are the most annoying habit on public
have worked out that it caused 23% of car crashes in America in 2011 and that
transport. The Maryland Transit
having your eyes on your phone screen rather than the road for a minimum of five
Administration, for example, says it
seconds means that, at a speed of 100km/h, you’ll travel about the length of a
believes “courtesy is contagious” but
rugby field effectively blind to what’s happening. Not only that but texting makes
people sometimes forget to think
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Cellphones
about the comfort of others. So, in an
language but there could be
advisory the agency urged cell phone
children around and their
users to “Please keep calls brief, limited
parents will most probably
in number and made quietly so as not
take offence at your lack
to disturb fellow commuters who are
of consideration. A good
trying to read or rest.”
rule of thumb is to have at least three to four metres of
GOOD POINT:
space between you and anyone else
A little courtesy goes a long way.
while engaged in a public call.
If you’re in a meeting, either switch your
And when watching a movie, watch
phone off or turn the ringer off. If it’s
the movie! Even if you turn the ringer off
vitally important alert your colleagues
and it vibrates, it’s not necessary to take
that you may need to either check a
a look at who might have phoned
text or step out of the meeting to deal
you… the light from your handset in the
with the call. The same ‘ringer off’ rule
gloom of a dark theatre is going to stick
goes for church, movies, theatres,
out like the lighthouse at Cape Point! It’s
classes or lectures and restaurants.
as intrusive and discourteous as actually
Don’t simply answer the phone if it
taking a call while others are trying to
rings when you are physically talking to
watch the movie. Total no-no!
someone. You are basically telling the
Director of Communications & Media
person you are with that they are less
Studies at Tufts University near Boston in
important to you than whoever might be
the United States, Julie Dobrow wrote
at the end of the phone. If necessary,
about her interaction with students after
video, my students laughed.
ask them if it’s alright for you to take the
watching a YouTube clip which has
And then they sighed. They got it. They
call. If consulted, most people will allow
received more than 48 million views, 'I
knew it was all kind of absurd. We
you to do so out of common courtesy.
forgot my phone', cleverly and matter-
talked about it and they agreed that
of-factly depicts the world in which so
the unspoken rules about when you
to be careful of the sort of language you
many young people now live – a world in
talk, when you don’t, when and what
use while on a call in a public place. You
which they sit together and text or talk on
you text and snap photos of are all
their phones but don’t talk to those with
evolving. ‘It’s a brave new world of
It goes without saying that you need
might think it ok to use bad
whom they are sitting, a world in which every experience, even the most intimate, has to
“When I showed this
mobile communication,’ concluded one of my master’s students.” And while we need to evolve with
be documented by a
the technology, some rules about
smartphone photo.”
courtesy and common politeness still
Scan the QR Code to see the YouTube clip - I forgot my phone
apply. Be in control of your phone, don’t let it control you.
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Twenty teams, each with 15 men, fit and ready for action, will take to the field to try and wrestle the Webb-Ellis trophy away from the All Blacks in the upcoming IRB World Cup.
All times CAT (SA, GMT+2)
September 2015 18
England
v
Fiji
Twickenham, London
21:00
19
Tonga
v
Georgia
Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester
13:00
19
Ireland
v
Canada
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
15:30
19
South Africa
v
Japan
Brighton Community Centre, Brighton
17:45
19
France
v
Italy
Twickenham, London
21:00
20
Samoa
v
USA
Brighton Community Centre, Brighton
13:00
20
Wales
v
Uruguay
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
15:30
20
New Zealand
v
Argentina
Wembley Stadium, London
17:45
23
Scotland
v
Japan
Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester
15:30
23
Australia
v
Fiji
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
17:45
23
France
v
Romania
Olympic Stadium, London
21:00
24
New Zealand
v
Namibia
Olympic Stadium, London
21:00
25
Argentina
v
Georgia
Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester
17:45
26
Italy
v
Canada
Elland Road, Leeds
15:30
26
South Africa
v
Samoa
Villa Park, Birmingham
17:45
Staged every four years, the sporting
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England
v
Wales
Twickenham, London
21:00
spectacle is being hosted at a range of
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Australia
v
Uruguay
Villa Park, Birmingham
13:00
venues in England and Wales. Anticipation
27
Scotland
v
USA
Elland Road, Leeds
15:30
27
Ireland
v
Romania
Wembley Stadium, London
17:45
29
Tonga
v
Namibia
Sandy Park, Exeter
17:45
has built up over the past few months’ of international fixtures. Now that the tournament is about to kick off with the first game between England and Fiji at Twickenham on September 18, here’s how Cheers suggests you support the bokke.
The iconic
Springbok shooter 1 part peppermint liqueur 1 part cream liqueur
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Rugby World Cup Fixtures
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Wales
v
Fiji
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
17:45
1
France
v
Canada
Stadium MK, Milton Keynes
21:00
2
New Zealand
v
Georgia
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
21:00
3
Samoa
v
Japan
Stadium MK, Milton Keynes
15:30
3
South Africa
v
Scotland
St James’ Park, Newcastle
17:45
3
England
v
Australia
Twickenham, London
21:00
4
Argentina
v
Tonga
Leicester City Stadium, Leicester
15:30
4
Ireland
v
Italy
Olympic Stadium, London
17:45
6
Canada
v
Romania
Leicester City Stadium, Leicester
17:45
6
Fiji
v
Uruguay
Stadium MK, Milton Keynes
21:00
7
South Africa
v
USA
Olympic Stadium, London
17:45
7
Namibia
v
Georgia
Sandy Park, Exeter
21:00
9
New Zealand
v
Tonga
St James’ Park, Newcastle
21:00
10
Samoa
v
Scotland
St James’ Park, Newcastle
15:30
10
Australia
v
Wales
Twickenham, London
17:45
10
England
v
Uruguay
Manchester City Stadium
21:00
11
Argentina
v
Namibia
Leicester City Stadium, Leicester
13:00
11
Italy
v
Romania
Sandy Park, Exeter
15:30
11
France
v
Ireland
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
17:45
11
USA
v
Japan
Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester
21:00
17
B1
v
A2
Twickenham, London
17:00
17
C1
v
D2
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
21:00
18
D1
v
C2
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
14:00
18
A1
v
B2
Twickenham, London
17:00
24
Winner QF1
v
Winner QF2
Twickenham, London
17:00
25
Winner QF3
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Winner QF4
Twickenham, London
18:00
30
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v
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Olympic Stadium, London
22:00
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Twickenham, London
18:00
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100g butter
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LOOPDOP - Gerrit Rautenbach
WATTER MALMESBURY KIES JY? Daar's iets uniek in Malmesbury. Dis die uitspraak en hoe woorde in die mond vorm neem. Die lekker aksent wat nêrens elders raak geloop word.
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MALMESBURY TOPS AT SPAR
Address: Cnr. Voortrekker & Dirkie Uys Street, Malmesbury Tel: (022) 482 1147, Fax: (022) 482 4011 Email: Malmesbury.spar@intekom.co.za Business Hours: TOPS at SPAR Mon - Fri: 09h00 - 20h00, Sat: 09h00 17h00 & Sun: Closed.
ou waar kom die naam Malmesbury vandaan?”
wonder ek nou die dag so by my selwers. En daar begin ek lees en google en wiki
dorp is vernoem na Sir Lowry Cole se
nie. Hulle kan gerus by ons mense kom
en sien toe dat onse Malmesbury nie die
skoonpa. Kyk dié sir, wat die
leer hoe om hul dorp se naam ordentlik
eerste was nie. O wee ...
Goewerneur aan die Kaap was, het in
te sê: “Maams-brie”, maar as jy dit nou
daardie stadium al genoeg plekke
opregen perfek wil doen, dan is dit
mens die eerste Malmesbury. Hulle
gehad wat na hom vernoem is. Ons
“Maams-bghie”. So trotse bry is mos
reken die abdy daar was ’n fort in die
praat natuurlik nou van Colesberg en
baie mooier as ’n warm aartappel in
Ystertydperk (sowat 800 vC). Aag, ons
Sir Lowry's Pas. Maar toe hy nou vrou
die mond.
staan nie veel terug nie ... Watwo, die
vat, vat hy vir Frances Harris en haar pa
NG Kerk is al in 1860 gebou.
was die Graaf van Malmesbury, maar
Malmesbury nie, maar ek is seker hulle
nie google of wiki of enigiemand kan
kan onder g'n omstandighede sulke
is om te onthou is dat Malmesbury daar
my sê of dit dieselfde Malmesbury daar
lekker mense soos Swartland se
doer in Engeland maar ’n skamele
in Wilshire is nie.
Malmesbury hê nie. Kyk, ek het al hier
In die distrik Wilshire in Engeland kry
’n Ander ding wat ook baie belangrik
6 000 inwoners het terwyl ons eie
van universiteitsdae af gereeld by die
persoonlike Malmesbury ses keer meer
vergeet nie is dat ons Malmesbury ’n
Bassons en Burgers daar gekuier en
inwoners het en Maggie Laubser was
hoofstad is. Natuurlik ja, hoofstad van
elke keer voel dit soos ’n tuiskoms as jy
een van hulle. Hulle praat ook sommer
die Swartland! Verder wonder ’n mens
daar aankom.
heelwat meer tale hier by ons as in
ook effe oor die vreemdsoortige manier
daai Britse plekkie. Miskien kan ’n mens
hoe die inwoners doerie kant hulle
Malmesbury loshande die stryd, maar
sommer van die metropool
dorpie se naam uitspreek. So al asof
net om een honderd persent alle twyfel
Malmesbury begin praat.
hulle skaam is vir die naam. Dis mos
uit die weg te ruim, daar is een ding
daai warm aartappel in die mond ding.
wat ons dorp laat wen. Ver wen. En dis
dat ons Malmesbury na daai
Dan praat hulle so om die letters. Kan
dat net ons 'n TOPS at SPAR het.
Malmesbury vernoem is, aikôna. Ons
mos nie vir al die geld in die wêreld sê
Net voor 'n mens nou sou begin dink
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’n Ander ding wat mens nie moet
Ek was nou nog nie in die Britse
www.topsatspar.co.za Sep Oct 2015 Vol.20
Nee wat, sovêr wen onse