Wonderful World of Celebration

Festive food, decor, gifts and more

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04 Dashing decor Add Christmas charm with DIY crackers and designer snowflakes.

08 Radiant wreaths Get the kids involved making marshmallow and fabric wreaths.

14 Festive feast elcome to the wonderful world of Christmas! It’s time to indulge yourself and your loved ones with fine food and celebrations. We may not have snow, but we can still create a Christmas wonderland.

So add sparkle to your home with our full array of decorations, crackers and wreaths, or follow our easy instructions to make your own.

This year we bring you the best in traditional festive fare.

Our recipes for perfect roasts paired with mouth-watering sides and delectable desserts make creating the ultimate year-end feast easy as pie.

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

May your home be filled with laughter this festive season!

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With love from the PnP Christmas team, xxx

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

19 Sumptuous sides A choice of modern, moreish side dishes.

20 Decadent desserts Fashionably fruity or creamy? You choose.

24 The gift of giving Gifts to make the whole family smile.

32 Foodie favourites Fabulous kitchen essentials for the food fundis in your life.

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

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slide them into ornate fans as place cards.

Dashing decor Set the tone with sparkly tree trimmings, great gift wrapping and cool crackers Start decorating early this year to get into the festive spirit. Whether you shop till you drop or go DIY, do it with friends and family and bring on the good times for all to share. We’ve got decorations and crackers the kids can help make, a marshmallow wreath you can pull apart and roast at the Boxing Day braai and plenty of trinkets to brighten up your tree, patio and home.

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

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Go for luxe with extrafab ďŹ llers

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GET THE TEMPLATES

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

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Decor Christmas

DO IT YOURSELF

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

Crackers made with scrapbook paper 160gm A4 white card Downloadable template Edge punch Scrapbook paper Ribbons Cracker snap pulls Small gift or treat Double-sided tape

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What to do: the cracker template * Download from www.picknpay.co.za. * it out on 160gm card. Cut on * Print the solid lines, using a craft knife.

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

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

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

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

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

the tissue paper around * Roll the toilet roll, and stick in

Toilet-roll cracker T To Toilet roll White tissue paper W SSticky tape Cracker snap pulls C SSmall gift or treat Template printout Te Washi tape W SString or ribbons SScissors

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place with sticky tape.

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

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

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

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

Find these craft tools at your local PnP

will need 3 layers for each cracker.

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Decor Christmas

Radiant wreaths

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What to do with the leftover pink marshmallows:

Big or small, natural or not, wreaths work indoors, outdoors and on the treee

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

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Rice Krispies treats Combine 2 Tbsp (30g) butter and 150g marshmallows in a microwavable bowl.

Microwave for 1 minute.

Stir until smooth and fold in 3 cups (90g) Rice Krispies cereal. Spoon into silicone cups or press mixture into a lightly greased and lined dish.

Allow to cool, slice into 2–3cm blocks and serve.

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

DO IT YOURSELF

Marshmallow wreath

Fabric and ribbon wreath (opposite page) Fabric in 3 different colours Ribbons Polystyrene wreath base Scissors

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

White marshmallows Toothpicks Polystyrene wreath base Ribbon tie the strips of fabric * Simply around the wreath base. Trim

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the ends if needed.

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

Hang the wreath with a ribbon.

What to do: Cover the wreath base with marshmallows by attaching them to the polystyrene base with toothpicks.

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

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All that glitters Turn your home into a Christmas wonderland with tinsel, trinkets, fairy lights and more These angel wing hearts will add a soft touch to your tree. Also cute on door handles or strung together as bunting.

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Shiny baubles add serious sparkle

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1 Soft hanging hearts R29.99 each 2 Bird house R159.99 3 Assorted Christmas balls 4 Decorated balls (4-pack) R69.99 5 Flower pick R19.99 6 Metal heart R24.99 7 Hanging wooden horse tree decorations (6-pack) R79.99 10 | PnP Christmas Dec 2013

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Decor Christmas

DO IT YOURSELF

Baubles

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make colourful decorations using the punch method above.

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

Polystyrene baubles Flower punch Various colour card Pins String or ribbon

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

Punch flowers from the card.

Pin the flowers to the polystyrene baubles; cover the whole ball.

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

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Bend the six arms to form the flat, basic shape of a snowflake; trim the arms if necessary to make them all more or less the same length.

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

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

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WRAPPING TIPS

Wrap it up

money and make * Save your own gift boxes.

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

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Cover recycled boxes in the prettiest wrapping paper you can find and top with stylish ribbons.

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

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Red, silver and gold spell Christmas!

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Wishing you a

Healthy, Happy Festive Season Serve up the goodness of natural whole foods.

Choose life. Choose health.

Choose Pouyoukas.

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

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Festive feast Create the ultimate Christmas spread with these mouth-watering recipes ‘Tis the season for sharing, and nothing brings people together like a really great meal. Go traditional this Christmas, get everyone around a table and bring on the fun. If a three-course dinner seems like too much work, get each of your guests to bring a dish. Whatever you do, enjoy it!

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

Gammon with pineapple glaze 1 PnP deboned gammon 1 onion 1 chilli 4cm knob ginger, sliced 4 garlic cloves Glaze: 1 pineapple, cored and thinly sliced 1 packet PnP gammon glaze 1 Tbsp (15ml) hot English mustard powder 1 tsp (5ml) fresh ginger, grated Salt and milled pepper SERVES 6-8

Place gammon, onion, chilli, ginger and garlic in a pot and cover with water. Simmer for 2 hours.

Remove and allow to cool.

Carefully peel off skin with the aid of a knife.

Preheat oven to 200째C and place gammon on foil-lined baking tray.

Lay slices of pineapple over gammon.

Mix glaze with mustard powder and ginger and carefully brush over gammon and pineapple.

Bake, basting frequently, until golden and slightly charred.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Food Christmas

R Roast chicken with ssherry and thyme g gravy 1 large onion, thickly sliced FFew sprigs thyme ¼ cup (60ml) soft butter 2 PnP free-range chickens Salt and milled pepper S Gravy: G 1/ cup (80ml) medium cream ³ ssherry 1 Tbsp (15ml) thyme leaves ½ cup (125ml) chicken stock ½ cup (125ml) PnP sultanas 2 tsp (10ml) cornflour (mixed with w a little cold water) SERVES 8 S

Bacon-draped turkey with cranberry and pear Olive oil 2 pears, peeled and diced ½ tsp (5ml) each all spice, nutmeg and cinnamon Grated peel and juice (30ml) of ½ lemon ½ cup (125ml) dried cranberries 1 stuffing recipe pg 18 1 PnP young turkey, defrosted 1 packet (250g) PnP streaky bacon Salt and milled pepper SERVES 6

Preheat oven to 180°C. Sauté the pears and spices in the oil until soft. Allow to cool, then mix with lemon peel and juice, cranberries and stuffing ingredients.

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Stuff 1/³ of mixture under turkey neck flap and remaining in cavity. Season turkey all over.

Lay bacon rashers over turkey breast and legs.

Cover with foil.

Roast for 75 minutes, then uncover and cook for a further 20-30 minutes.

Remove and allow to rest for 15 minutes before carving.

P Preheat oven to 180°C. Lay onion slices and thyme in o bottom of a roasting tray. b Rub chickens with butter, R sseasoning and thyme leaves.

Roast chickens, covered with R ffoil for 45 minutes.

Remove foil and cook for 30-45 R minutes more or until chickens m are a golden-brown and tender.

Allow to rest for some minutes A before serving. b Drain and strain pan juices.

D Thicken with cornflour mixture.

T Place in a small saucepan with P remaining gravy ingredients and r cook until thickened. Season to c taste and serve in a heated jug. t

Tongue salad 1 PnP pickled and cooked tongue, thinly sliced 1 packet (100g) rocket 1 packet (30g) watercress ½ cup (125ml) baby gherkins, halved lengthways ¼ cup (60ml) baby pickled onions, halved ½ cup (125ml) sliced radishes 1 fennel bulb, shaved Dressing: 1 Tbsp (15ml) each Dijon and whole-grain mustard 3 Tbsp (45ml) each olive oil and white balsamic vinegar 2 tsp (10ml) honey Salt and milled pepper SERVES 6-8

Lay tongue slices on a platter.

Scatter over all remaining salad ingredients.

Whisk dressing ingredients together.

Dress salad just before serving.

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STUFFED ONIONS To make stuffing: Mix 1 packet (250g) PnP fresh stuffing mixture with the meat from 1 packet (8’s) PnP traditional pork sausages.

To stuff onions: Peel 8 large onions and cut 1cm off the top of each.

Hollow out onions using a melon baller; don’t cut all the way through. Make shallow slits around the edge of each onion. Stuff cavities with stuffing and bake at 180°C for 35 minutes. Serve with roast turkey, chicken or gammon.

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

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1 PnP fresh mint 2 PnP baby potatoes 3 PnP shoulder bacon 4 PnP pickled onions 5 PnP young turkey 6 PnP whole garlic 7 PnP cocktail tomatoes 8 PnP whole chicken

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Food Christmas

Sumptuous sides Unbelievable roasties

Christmas butternut

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

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

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

Shaved Brussels sprout coleslaw Carefully shave 1 packet (500g) PnP Brussels sprouts with a mandolin slicer. Toss in a bowl with 2 grated carrots and 1 small shredded red cabbage. Mix ½ cup (125ml) plain yoghurt with ½ cup (125ml) mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp (30ml) whole-grain mustard and a squeeze of honey.

Toss dressing through salad. Top with a few dried cranberries and chopped toasted almonds.

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

Serve hot and drizzle with gravy

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

Hot flambéed Christmas cake with ice cream 1 PnP fruit and nut loaf ¼ cup (125ml) brandy vanilla ice cream ½ packet (50g) PnP flaked almonds, toasted SERVES 6

Preheat oven to 180°C. Wrap loaf in foil and bake for 20 minutes or until heated through.

Slice loaf and place in a serving bowl.

Drizzle over brandy. Flambé just before serving.

Scatter with nuts and serve with dollops of ice cream.

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Food Christmas

A cool alternative to hot pud

Christmas pudding cheese cake 1 packet (200g) digestive biscuits, crushed 1/ cup (80ml) melted butter ³ 1 small PnP Christmas pudding, roughly crumbled 1 Tbsp (15ml) gelatine 2 Tbsp (30ml) cold water ¼ cup (60ml) boiling water ¼ cup (60ml) castor sugar 1 tub (250ml) PnP cream cheese 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla seeds, essence or extract 1 cup (250ml) PnP cream, whipped Fresh berries, for serving SERVES 8

Blitz the biscuits in a food processor until fine. Mix with butter and press into the bottom of a 20cm, loose-bottomed tart tin.

Press ²/³ of the crumbled pudding over biscuit base.

Sprinkle gelatine over cold water and allow to stand for 5 minutes.

Dissolve “jelly” in boiling water.

Mix gelatine water with sugar, cream cheese and vanilla and beat well. Fold through whipped cream and the remainder of the crumbled pudding.

Pour mixture over base in tart tin and allow to set.

Garnish with assorted berries and serve. In the absence of berries, choose colourful fruit, such as fresh figs.

Roasted peaches with berry slush 1 packet (350g) PnP frozen berries 1 cup (250ml) lemonade 6-8 ripe peaches, halved and stoned, or 1 large can (650g) PnP peach halves ¼ cup (60ml) brown sugar For serving: PnP fresh raspberries 1 tub (250ml) thick cream, lightly whipped

shallow dish to be firm sooner.

Preheat oven grill. Sprinkle peach halves with sugar and grill for 5 minutes until slightly caramelised.

Scrape frozen berry mixture with a fork to fluff into ice crystals.

Serve peaches warm topped with slush, cream and berries.

TART TOPPINGS p anyy sweet treat * Top with PnP frozen or fresh berries.

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

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Summer berries make a lovely light dessert

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

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

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

OJ is packed with vitamin C – serve chilled, mix with soda water, or make mimosas for the perfect Christmas cool-down.

White wines are great with an al fresco lunch

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The gift of giving From the fashionistas to the foodies, the braaimasters to the tiny tots, we’ve got gifts for everyone this festive season Christmas is all about giving. This doesn’t mean that every present needs to be big and fancy. Put some thought into what your loved ones will really enjoy and soon the best gifts will be the massive smiles of appreciation. We’ve got a huge array on offer this year. Take a look at our gift ideas and tips on how to choose them.

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

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

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GREAT GIFT TIPS something. Try * Build Lego, Duplo or old-

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

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

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fashioned wooden models of ships or dinosaurs.

Start a set. Get him the first in a collection of cars or action figures and you can add to it next year.

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

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

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Glamorous girls Grant all her wishes this Christmas with our selection of clothing, accessories, toys and movies fit for a little princess 1

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

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

Dolls, dresses, stationery... the options reallyy are endless.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Spoil her skin with rich lotions

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

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

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

If you’re really not sure what she wants, ask!

Chances are she has a list for you to choose from.

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

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Take it outside this summer

GREAT GIFT TIPS think of big gifts * Can’t for the men in your life?

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

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Try combining a few smaller ones in a theme.

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

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

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1 PnP BBQ tongs R34.99 2 PnP 36cm kettle braai R129.99 3 PnP men’s checked shirt R99.99 4 Phillips razor R429.99 5 Iron Man 3 DVD R139.99 6 Addis Coolmate 6L R99.99 7 Brewers &Union craft beer 8 PnP Real clothing flip flops (boys) R23.99, (men’s) R33.99 PnP Christmas Dec 2013 | 31

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

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

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Cook in style with colourful utensils

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Gifts Christmas

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Add some colour to your kitchen with these translucent multicoloured glasses.

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Lock in the flavour and the health benefits with these non-stick, eco-friendly Lock & Lock Vitamin casserole pots and saucepan.

From R499.99 per pot.

Buy them as singles or a full set.

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Mince pies with Irish coffee 6 tots (180ml) whiskey, or to taste 4 cups (1L) freshly brewed coffee 6 tsp (30ml) brown sugar 1 tub (250ml) thick cream, softly whipped 25g grated chocolate, for serving 1 packet (6) PnP mince pies SERVES 6

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

Divide whiskey among 6 warmed wine glasses.

Stir sugar through coffee and fill up the glasses 2cm from the top.

Carefully spoon cream over the back of a spoon to prevent it from mixing into coffee.

Sprinkle with grated chocolate and serve with fruit mince pies.

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Stocking fillers

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CHRISTMAS NUTS Heat ½ cup (125ml) castor sugar in a pan with a tablespoon of water, to melt.

Tip in 1 packet (100g) each PnP almonds, cashew nuts and walnuts, 1 tsp (5ml) each cumin seeds, fennel and chilli flakes (to taste) and 3 Tbsp (45ml) soy sauce.

Toss quickly to mix well. Tip onto a greased piece of foil and spread out. Cool to separate and serve.

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Fudge is a mixture of sugar, butter and milk or cream heated carefully and beaten smooth as it cools. It is said to have been invented in Maryland, USA in the 1880s.

Simple cupcake kits for kids 6

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More is definitely more when it comes to stocking fillers; finding lots of little things is so much better than getting one big gift, so go wild!

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