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WINTER 

WARDROBE 

ESSENTIALS 

Bianka Viljoen’s 

French cuisine 

LET’S 

COOK! 

WINTER RECIPES, KITCHEN 

MUST-HAVES AND HERB TIPS 

SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD 

JULY 2019

GENUINE 

LEATHER 

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contents 

Why don’t you... 

2 Attend the Vrystaat Kunstefees, get your bra professionaly fitted 

and get revved up for charity 

5 Kick back and relax with a light read 

WISH LIST 

8 It’s time for a pamper day with all our favourite beauty finds 

Social 

9 We had a great time at Jan Blohm’s concert at Aasvoël Klub 

10 Previous Miss Free State Annemie Willers hosts a magical event 

for charity 

people 

12 Bianka Viljoen is passionate about all things butter 

14 Avonturier Kobus Robbertze vlieg hoog vir ‘n goeie doel 

BEAUTY & FASHION 

16 These 13 items are perfect for a winter capsule wardrobe 

18 Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Fight off winter’s dry effect with these 

great products 

DECOR & GARDENING 

23 Que the Blues... what a great colour to decorate with 

24 Pink flowers, patio plants and what we’re planting this month 

FOOD & DRINK 

26 Let’s have a Food Fest! This is our biggest culinary feature 

yet - read all about Bloem’s trendy food duo, Maritsa and Maradine 

Whitehorn, get inspiration for a tasty herb garden, and cut out these 

recipes as winter keepsakes 

TRAVEL 

46 Gear up for a coastal escape at Plett... why not? 

Win 

48 Who doesn’t appreciate a snuggle fest in the middle of winter? 

Win a Volpes voucher to stock up on your snuggly bedding. 

JULY 2019

A hot date! 

Shake off the winter chills and pencil in these events 

1-7 

Die Vrystaat Kunstefees 

is sekerlik een van die 

grootste sosiale gebeurtenisse op ons 

kalender, en dit is weer sulke tyd! Die 

kunsmark en talle van die produksies 

vind plaas op die Bloemfonteinkampus 

van die Universiteit van die 

Vrystaat. Die Vrystaat Kunstefees is 

‘n Afrikaanse taalfees wat kreatiewe 

kragte tussen die Engelse en Sotho 

kultuur saamsnoer. Dit dra by tot die 

uitruil van idees rondom kuns, kultuur, 

en die samelewing deur verbintenisse 

met ander nasionale en internasionale 

kreatiewe gemeenskappe. Die 

Vrystaat Kunstefees se omvangryke 

artistieke aanbod vir vanjaar sluit 

van vlagskipproduksies in Afrikaans, 

Engels en Sotho in, tot musiek, 

eksperimentele dans, visuele kuns, 

lewende kuns, klankkuns en kunsvlyt 

– met ander woorde, daar is iets vir 

elke smaak. Vir ‘n volledige program en 

meer besonderhede rondom die fees, 

besoek www.vrystaatkunstefees.co.za. 

Kaartjies te koop by Computicket. 

3-4 

Grade 11 and 12 learners 

are invited to attend the 

Architecture Winter School hosted by 

die Department of Architecture at the 

University of the Free State. Learners can 

experience a taste of what architecture 

is about. This is a two-day workshop 

that covers the basics of studying 

architecture. Contact the faculty on 051- 

401-3199 for more information. 

6,13,20,27 

Get out, 

eat good 

food and let the kids play at the Be 

Human Family Market, every Saturday 

on Middelwater Farm. Visit the Be 

Human Middelwater Facebook 

page for regular upates on what to 

expect at each market. The market 

is open from 9am until 4pm, and 

offers a wide variety of food stalls 

dishing up anything from gourmet 

waffles, Wagyu burgers, liver kebabs 

to traditional sosaties and halloumi 

skewers. The bar area serves craft beer, 

gin on tap or other refreshments. 

Entry fee is R10. 

4 

Spoegwolf tree op 4 Julie 

tydens die Vrystaat Kunstefees op 

by die Kopanong Ouditurium om 

8nm. Hulle gaan liedjies van hulle 

splinternuwe album, Koma, speel. 

Moenie dit mis nie. Kaartjies kos 

R150 by Computicket. 

051 522 4848 

info@creativekilowatt.co.za

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Die musieklegende, Laurika 

Rauch, tree om 7nm op by die 

Kopanong Ouditorium. Alle Suid- 

Afrikaners ken die heimwee wat met 

Laurika se musiek gepaard gaan, en 

daarom is dit vir haar ‘n soort tuiskoms 

om betrokke te wees by die kunste 

in Bloemfontein. Haar loopbaan het 

in 1978 vlerke gekry met die treffer 

Kinders van die Wind. Stuur groete 

aan Mannetjies Roux en Blouberg se 

Strand maak steeds deel uit van alle 

Afrikaanse huisgesinne se speellys. 

Sy tree op as deel van die OPTOG!- 

konsertreeks. Kaartjies kos R220, aanlyn 

beskikbaar by itickets.co.za. 

20 

Sanger Dirk van der Westhuizen 

tree op by Route 66. Daar 

sal ook lekker spesiale aanbiedinge 

op kos en drank wees. Kaartjies kos 

R100 vooraf (Marisca 082-556-3032 / 

marisca@tridentevents.co.za) of R120 

by die deur. 

23-24 

The family-based 

organisation, FAMSA, 

is offering a Solution Focused 

Brief Therapy Training session in 

Bloemfontein. (The exact location will 

be confirmed closer to the date.) The 

training is solution-based. The cost 

is R850 (including lunch and snacks). 

This counts 7 CPD points accredited 

for registered social workers. The 

training is open to anyone interested. 

Book your spot by sending a mail to 

info@famsabfn.co.za. 

27 

The Standard Bank Trailrun 

Series (5/10 km) by Quest 

Gym takes place at the Mooiwater 

Conservancy from 8am. Entries cost 

R90 and R100. Enter online at www. 

trainrunseries.co.za. 

27 

Reik na Herstel bied om 9vm ‘n 

heerlike ontbyt by Montebello 

met die blinde atleet en paralimpiese 

kampioen Louzanne Coetzee as die 

gasspreker. Bring ‘n sagte bra saam om 

aan ‘n masektomie pasiënt te skenk. 

Vir kaartjies en besonderhede, kontak 

Sonja by 082-345-9723. 


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Ladies, you don’t want to miss out on this unique opportunity to get 

a professional bra fitting – done by the experts! Takes place from 3pm 

at The Tredenham Boutique Hotel. The team will be seeing clients by 

appointment only from 29 July to 1 August, where they will introduce 

you to your perfect fit and teach you how to repeat the fit without ever 

having to suffer the trauma of shopping for bras and swimwear. Book 

your spot by phoning 086-133-3779, or email to expert @lizaclifford. 

com. 

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BLOEMFONTEIN 

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The way to a dignified burial begins here.

Book club 

Love. Laughs. And a little drama! 

Book club 

Every year, Sarah writes a love-filled 

birthday letter to Izzy, her now sevenyear-old 

daughter. And when she falls 

pregnant with her second child, she 

promises Izzy that when the new baby 

arrives, life will not change, only get 

better. But then, when five months 

pregnant, Sarah collapses and her 

future, and that of her pregnancy, is in 

the hands of her husband and sister, 

who don’t agree about what treatment 

options the doctors offer, and the 

family fights begin. Sinead Moriarty’s 

tales are always heart-warming (and 

sometimes heartbreaking) ... Seven 

Letters is both – and thoughtprovoking, 

too. Penguin, R290 

Also look out for... 


When Lucy’s affair with her married 

boss turns sour and she’s retrenched, 

she moves to a quiet village where 

no-one knows her history. She’s the 

incomer, as the locals call newbies, 

until another arrives. Alice, also young 

and single, moves into the house next 

door. She’s a little strange and Lucy 

doesn’t trust, or even like, her much. 

Even less so when Alice suggests 

starting a book club, her way of 

getting in with Lucy’s friends. And 

Lucy’s right not to trust her. Alice has 

moved into the village for just one 

reason. Revenge! Once you’ve started 

CJ Cooper’s the Book club, you won’t 

put it down! Little Brown, R325 

Good friends. True love. And all the signs of the zodiac. Those of you who enjoy 

David Nicholls, Marian Keyes and Jojo Moyes are going to love Minnie Darke and 

her brilliant, feel-good romantic comedy. In Star crossed, Justine Carmichael 

(Sagittarius, aspiring journo and sceptic), bumps into her teenage crush Nick 

Jordan (Aquarius, struggling actor and true believer) by chance. Or is it? Could it be 

written in the stars? She discovers Nick relies on the astrology column published 

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When new mother of twins Lauren 

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In that half-awake, half-asleep state 

new mums find themselves in, she 

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... another mother, apparently also 

with a set of twins. Drifting in and out 

of sleep she’s not sure what’s a dream 

and what’s not but she’s convinced 

someone is trying to steal her children, 

and she locks herself and her babies in 

the bathroom until the police arrive. 

The next morning, DS Joanna Harper 

picks up the list of overnight incidents 

that have been reported, and sees the 

report of an attempted abduction, 

but it’s been flagged as a false alarm. 

She’s told there’s no case, but Harper 

feels something’s not right, so visits the 

hospital anyway. She discovers no-one 

believes Lauren ... but Lauren, and 

soon Harper, are convinced the twins 

are in real danger. Little darlings 

by Melanie Golding is a haunting, 

unputdownable read. Scary stuff! 

HarperCollins, R305 


Get your hands on these ASAP… 

Too cute to handle 

How adorable are these tiny fur boots for babies… 

keep them nice and warm, momma! R130 from 

Pikkies Boetiek. This little headband also stole our 

hearts. R60. Shop via shop@pikkies.co.za or contact 

073 1677 736. 

Celebrate your roots 

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Their ethically-made bags are produced in partnership 

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Bronze goddess 

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has a gorgeous scent. R330, 

Woolies, Truworths and Edgars 

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Eyes On The Prize 

Make your eyewear part of your fashion 

statement. It’s easy with the wide variety of 

gorgeous frames available at Spec-Savers. 

We’re loving this Gossip frame with a shine 

finish. The price, too, is birlliant. Only R799. 

Visit www.specsavers.co.za for special offers. 

There’s a Spec-Savers at Mimosa Mall, Preller 

Walk, Bloem Plaza, Loch Logan and Twin City 


esmarie Booysen en Juani Smith 

Jan Blohm 

Blohm in 

Bloem 

Gewilde Afrikaanse blues rock sanger Jan Blohm 

het verlede maand ‘n ongelooflike vertoning by die 

Aasvoëlklub gehad, waar sy kunswerke ook uitgestal 

is. Get It het saam gekuier. 

Marelize Lessing en Mari é Sonnekus 

nico van der Westhuizen en Barries de toit 

Roelien van der Westhuizen, Laura du plessis, Mieke van der 

Westhuizen en Keegan hepburn

High flyers 

for charity 

Former Miss Free State Annemie Willers 

recently hosted a star-studded event at 

Warm Karoo, in aid of Sunflower House 

Children’s Hospice. 

Marinet Smith and Janette Mocke 

petrus, annelie, anneke, phillip Willers and 

annatjie Bergh 

annemie Willers 

atheha London, hannah titmas and truida Genis 

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(Back) Charl Joubert, Maryka and Jean Marais. 

(Front) Pat Faure, Yolande Joubert and Annetjie van der Walt 

Rohan Ferriera, Wilmari du Pisani and Elize Davids 

David and Gwen van der Merwe 

Marius and Lizeth van Vuuren, Gys, Sterrie 

and Jason Botes 

Rowana Preamdutt-Swarts and Jenny Preamdutt 

Puleng Direko, Nicole Rodrigues and Boitumelo 

Seduku 

Yolande and Charl Joubert 

Lea Dubois and Nina Jooste

Butter… 

c’estmagnifique 

Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed Bianka Viljoen 

is ready to take Bloem’s culinary scene by 

storm… there’s no holding this redhead back! 

Text: LANI FOUCHé. Photo: PIERCE VAN HEERDEN. Makeup: LESYA NEL 


The kitchen is Bianka’s holy ground. It’s 

behind the stove where she lives out 

her passion, finds her inner creative 

force and creates meals that’ll both 

surprise and satisfy your taste buds. 

Bianka recently launched her own 

catering company, Butter & Glaze 

Catering, located at Memories 4 Ever 

function venue. As the youngest of 

three children and raised by only 

her father, Bianka has always had 

wonderful examples of how to work 

hard and follow her dreams. Bianka’s 

mom passed away due to cancer 

when she was only 5 months old, 

and she’s heard about the tales of 

her mom’s amazing cooking and 

love for food. She studied Hospitality 

Management at the CUT’s Hotel 

School, and obtained her diploma in 

2017. She worked at the Conrad Pezula 

i like to think of a 

plate as a blank 

canvas and using 

the food items that i 

make to colour in the 

plate 

Resort Hotel and Spa in Knysna, where 

she learnt many wonderful things. 

“This was a great learning experience 

for me and also where I came to the 

realisation that I want to be a business 

owner. I subsequently enrolled for 

the BTech Hospitality Management 

Degree. The degree was conferred 

upon me in 2018.” 

Long story short… Bianka was 

afforded the opportunity to enter 

into a partnership with the owner 

of the beautiful venue Memories 4 

Ever, Henrihet Human. “While I was 

studying, I catered for her a few times, 

therefor she knew my passion lies in 

food. She offered me a wonderful deal: 

I would work from the venue, running 

my own company, but the functions 

at Memories 4 Ever would have first 

priority. 

“I always said to my friends that one 

day I would like to have my own 

coffee shop and catering business. My 

dream came true a lot earlier than I 

had expected. We are still working on 

starting a coffee shop. Being so young, 

these opportunities do not come 

often. I am very excited to grow with 

Memories 4 Ever in the business side 

and also to have Henrihet since she is 

so inspirational and a mentor for me. 

We work very well together.” 

The idea Bianka has for Butter & Glaze 

is to be different, but in a manner that 

is refreshing and that will still sit well 

with people’s palettes. She happily 

trades traditional “pampoenkoekies” for 

a delicious pumpkin cheesecake, and 

she doesn’t sacrifice freshness for taste. 

“I always start prepping as close to 

the function day as possible to always 

serve the freshest food.” 

Her interest in the culinary world 

has been with her since she can 

remember. “Since I grew up without 

a mother, my dad always made the 

easiest dishes for us. From Bovril 

sandwiches to macaroni with soup 

powder, but for us it was heaven. We 

were invited to dinner parties often 

and it was so amazing to taste the 

food made by other people. I learned 

that there are so many flavours out 

there to experience.” She remembers 

baking cakes with her grandmother on 

their farm, and regularly dreamt about 

different flavour combinations, which 

she would test the next morning. 

“I was told so many stories about my 

mother and how much she loved to 

cook, her recipe book collection also 

gave it away. She also wanted to own 

her own coffee shop and part of Butter 

& Glaze is to honour her.” 

For Bianka, creating beautiful, delicious 

food is art. “I like to think of a plate as a 

blank canvas and using the food items 

that I make to colour in the plate. It is 

calming and knowing that I can think 

outside the box is very satisfying to 

me.” 

She focuses on French cuisine, mainly 

because of her love for… butter! “The 

French use clarified butter in their 

cooking and since I studied French 

cuisine, my love for it grew. I think 

of French cuisine as a romantic style 

of cooking, using a lot of different 

flavours.” 

In her quest to start her own business 

at such a young age, Bianka has learnt 

to be strong. “My kitchen assistant, 

Willa Greyling, and I, sometimes work 

till midnight to get all our dishes done. 

This is still fun but can take a toll on 

your body. We encourage each other 

to be strong and to keep going.” 

Bianka’s signature dishes include: 

Her melktert cake, “It’s a perfect 

combination between classic milk 

tart, cinnamon and vanilla cake.” Her 

chocolate carrot cake, “It’s a carrot 

cake base that has more carrots in the 

dough than flour… with a chocolate 

cheesecake filling.” And her cheesecake, 

in any way, shape or form, “Whether it 

be savoury or sweet, there are so many 

flavours to experiment with.” 

Her knowledge of fitness nutrition 

stemmed from her mother’s path with 

cancer (she had cancer while pregnant 

with Bianka), and Bianka’s subsequent 

diagnosis of Irritable Bowl Syndrome. 

“Diet and lifestyle are very important 

in this regard as I get very sick when 

I don’t eat according to my lifestyle. 

Preparing food in a healthy way is 

delicious. Since my options are limited 

to certain food items, I really enjoy 

playing around with flavours. This got 

me into nutrition.” 

Bianka’s other hobbies include wine, 

wine making and good quality coffee. 

She’s also into fine art and pencil 

drawings. 

Best food you’ve ever had: This 

is a tough question, but I would 

definitely say my grandmother’s 

cooking, especially the lamb chops 

she makes and my boyfriend’s 

mother’s baked chicken and slap 

chips. 

…and the grossest food? Twominute 

noodles, although I did not 

always think that it was gross until 

I’ve learned about preservatives. 

tips on braaiing the perfect 

steak: The quality of meat that you 

buy is one of the most important 

aspects. Rather buy an A-grade 

steak. It is not necessary to use any 

marinade, especially if you want to 

taste the meat and not the sauce. 

Salt and black pepper is enough. 

Medium-rare or rare is the perfect 

temperature for steak. 



Die hoogste doel 

Text: Lani Fouché. Foto’s: Kobus Robbertze 

Kleinrivier Lagoon by Hermanus 


‘n Plaaslike avonturier, Kobus Robbertze, het die tog van sy lewe aangedurf – in die lugruim 

al om Suid-Afrika se kuslyn. 

Daar is min avonture wat buite bereik is vir iemand so waaghalsig en groothartig 

soos Kobus (46). Alles wat hy aanpak vir liefdadigheid is gevaarlik, buitengewoon 

en net eenvoudig vreesaanjaend. ‘n Paar jaar gelede het hy stoksielalleen 

met sy rugsak en tent op sy rug ‘n fietstoer rondom Lesotho aangedurf ter 

fondsinsameling en bewusmaking van Kindersorg. 

Hierdie keer het Kobus besluit om vir sowat 2 500 km langs die land se kuslyn 

te vlieg met ‘n paramotor. ‘n Paramotor is amper soos ‘n paraglider, net met ‘n 

petrolaangedrewe motor. Sy tog van Alexanderbaai tot by Kosibaai het ‘n maand 

geduur. Hy het dit saam met ‘n goeie vriend, Joe Pelser, aangepak. “Vlieg is iets wat 

ek nog altyd wou doen. Ek het onmiddellik na my Lesotho-fietstoer geweet dat ek 

volgende ‘n vliegavontuur gaan aanpak.” 

Kobus het ‘n kursus voltooi om sy paramotor-vlieglisensie te bekom. Met bittermin 

ervaring en vliegtyd agter die blad, het Kobus en Joe die avontuur van ‘n leeftyd 

aangepak. “Die grootste uitdaging van ‘n vliegtog soos hierdie, is dat jy geheel en al 

uitgelewer is aan die elemente. Daar is só baie goed waaroor jy nie beheer het nie, 

soos sterk wind, reën, motorprobleme… Jy kan hoog in 

die lug vlieg bo-oor ‘n gebied waar jy nie kan land nie 

en ‘n ‘motor-out’ beleef. Wat maak jy dan? Waar land jy?” 

En so wrintie – dit het tweemaal met Kobus gebeur. Sy 

motor het bo in die lug gestol, en hy moes noodlandings 

uitvoer. Gelukkig was dit op gebiede waar hy kon land, 

maar die wete in sy agterkop dat hy konstant uitgelewer 

was aan genade, het soms aan sy senuwees geknaag. 

Om met ‘n paramotor op jou rug op te styg, is geen 

maklike taak nie. “Jy moet voluit hardloop en die motor 

met jou hand aan ‘n beheerpunt beheer. Wanneer jy 

genoeg weerstand onder die valskerm het, kan jy opstyg. 

Dis nie grappies om so vinnig met ‘n 30 kg-motor op jou 

rug te hardloop nie…” 

Die skoonheid wat Kobus vanuit die lug ervaar het, is 

vir hom moeilik om in woorde om te sit. “’n Mens het 

‘n 270° onbelemmerde uitsig vanuit die lug. Die gevoel 

is onbeskryflik. ‘n Mens voel vry, gelukkig en vol vrede 

bo in die lug.” Een van die mooiste vlugte wat Kobus 

beleef het, was toe hy oor Knysna en Muisbosskerm 

aan die Weskus kon afkyk en die skoonheid van die 

natuur ervaar. Oral waar hulle geland het, het hulle eeten 

slaapplek gesoek – en gekry. “Dit is seker iets wat my die meeste verbaas het… 

mense se absolute vriendelikheid en gasvryheid. In die Weskus is ons veral met 

ope arms en harte ontvang. Ons het by vreemde mense in hul huise oornag en 

blywende vriendskappe gesmee.” 

Om ‘n toer van hierdie aard te voltooi, was vir Kobus baie meer geestelik uitputtend 

as sy Lesotho-fietstoer. “Dit was minder hard op my liggaam, maar my kop moes 

sterk wees. ‘n Mens vrees mos maklik dat iets kan skeefloop – daar is tye wat jy weet 

as jy hier val, gaan jy dit nie maak nie.” Na aanleiding van Fly for a Dream het Kobus 

saam met vliegvriende die Bloemfontein Paramotor Club gestig, waar daar gereeld 

gevlieg en gekuier word. 

Fly for a Dream kan steeds ondersteun word om sodoende fondse in te samel 

vir die Reach for a Dream-stigting. Hierdie organisasie maak kinders met 

lewensbedreigende siektes se drome waar, maar hulle het jou hulp nodig. Vir meer 

besonderhede, besoek reachforadream.org.za. 

Kobus land by Doringbaai 

Gericke’s Point tussen 

Wilderness en Sedgefield 

Doringbaai 



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capsule 

essentials for your 

wardrobe 

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Let’s do more with less, while staying in style 

and following the hottest trends. The expert 

Minnette Oliver is here to help. 

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Mix and match 

These 13 items could in essence give you more than 70 outfits. For example, the snakeskin 

print skirt from H&M can be worn with the trackie top, the pearl knit, the graphic T as well as 

the white crochet blouse. Add the fur coat for warmth. Then play around with different shoes. 

Dress up the skirt with the black boots, the sneakers for a casual look or the black pointies for an 

everyday look. Add the fur coat to any of your combinations to gain 5 more looks at least. This 

was just our first mix and match example with the skirt. Now replace the skirt with the snakeskin 

dark denim, repeat the process and you are now nearing 50 looks. The relaxed fit zebra pants 

with the all those tops and shoes and we are providing even more options. The dress can be 

worn with the three pairs of shoes, as well as under the fur coat. Voila! multiple looks within your 

13-piece capsule wardrobe. 

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www.wewearwhat.co.za 

Instagram: @wewearwhat_ 

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1. Track Top, Cotton On. R299. 2. Snake Skin metallic denim, Cotton On. R599. 3. Snake Skin skirt, H&M. R299. 4. Snake Skin dress, 

H&M. R429. 5. White blouse, H&M. R379. 6. zebra relaxed fit pants, The Fix. R249. 7. Graphic T, The Fix. R129. 8. Pearl Knit, H&M. R429. 

9. Wide legged camel trousers, The Fix. R299. 10. Fur Coat, H&M. R1 199. 11. Nike Sneakers, SportScene. R1 199. 12. Pointy black 

flats, R550. Poetry online. 13. Black boots, Woolworths, Country Road. R1 199 



SoyLites has just relaunched 

its innovative 

moisturising product, 

now called Aroma 

Butter Bar. This solid, 

dry lotion bar, with 

unrefined coco butter, 

shea butter and soy 

wax, blended with 

aromatherapy oils for 

a fragrant experience, 

is perfect to keep in 

your bag. Choose from 

five .... our fave is the 

coffee and vanilla Good 

Morning. R90 from 

soylites.co.za 

This new Dermalogica Prisma Protect SPF30 does 

more than just protect. The multi-tasking moisturiser 

also defends your skin against UV rays, free radical 

damage and pollution. It provides all day hydration for 

visibly smooth skin and boosts your natural luminosity. 

R1099 (or R449 for a nifty travel size) in Dermalogica 

stores or online from dermalogica.co.za 

Winter hydration 

When the colder weather arrives, it’s time to make sure 

you keep your face and body hydrated and moisturised 

dr hauschka hydrating 

cream Mask intensely 

moisturises, comforting 

and protecting your skin 

and preventing it from 

drying out. It’s excellent 

for dry, sensitive or tired 

skin, as well as skin 

that’s been stressed 

by environmental 

influences. R895 from 

faithful-to-nature.co.za 

Skin creamery’s earth-friendly everyday 

cream is light enough to use on your face 

and rich enough to use all over your body. 

It’s suitable for all skin types, absorbs easily, is 

hypoallergenic and is organic. Everything you 

want from a cream, really. R350. Shop online, or 

visit skincreamery.co.za 

Moroccanoil hydration Shampoo 

and conditioner is perfect for normal 

to dry hair . . . deeply hydrates your 

hair, while maintaining its natural 

moisture balance. It’s rich in argan oil, 

Vitamins A and E and red algae ... and 

what’s best, it’s sulfate-free. Available 

at selected hair salons nationwide. 

Details: moroccanoil.com 


chanel hydra Beauty camellia Water cream is our new addiction. The ultrahydrating 

fluid moisturiser is enriched with white camellia active ingredients. It evens 

out skin complexion, smooths out fine lines and leaves your skin looking and feeling 

soft and radiant. R1000 from Chanel stores. Details: 011-685-7000 

NeoStrata Bio-Hydrating Cream 

15 PHA is a high-strength emollient 

cream which visibly reduces the signs of 

ageing, while also 

repairing the barrier 

function of the skin, 

providing longlasting 

moisture. 

It helps preserve 

your skin’s elasticity 

and suppleness, 

exfoliates and 

restores youthful 

skin texture without 

irritating even the 

most sensitive skin, 

and is fragrancefree. 

R531 from 

dermastore.co.za 

La Roche-Posay’s 

new Effaclar H 

Cleanser is a dermasoothing, 

hydrating 

cleansing cream, 

perfect for sensitive 

skin. Developed for 

problematic skin 

undergoing 

overdrying medical 

treatments, it’s 

fragrance- and soapfree. 

R200 from Dis- 

Chem or online from 

dermastore.co.za 



What’s 

up, doc? 

Winter means lots of sniffles, coughs and warm chicken soup. Read here for MomDoc Dr 

Chantelle van der Bijl’s insights into kids’ coughs, and look on the next page on the best places to 

seek medical help. 

Coughing is a healthy and important 

reflex, as it removes mucous and lets air 

flow more easily into the lungs. 

A cough can often get worse when 

a child is lying down, because the 

mucous can collect at the back of 

the throat. They tend to swallow the 

mucous, rather than spit it out as an 

adult would, which can cause an upset 

stomach or nausea. 

There are four types of cough: dry, 

wet, croup, and whooping cough. It is 

important to know what type of cough 

your child has, so as to know how to 

treat it or when to seek medical help. 

Dry Cough 

A dry cough is often caused by a viral 

or bacterial infection of the upper 

respiratory tract (nose and throat). It 

may also be an early sign of a lower 

respiratory tract infection, like bronchitis 

or pneumonia. Another cause might be 

asthma. It first appears as a dry nighttime 

cough, and wheezing (whistling) 

may be heard with breathing. Avoid 

irritants, allow the child to breathe cold 

air and avoid exercise. 

Wet Cough 

A wet cough is caused by mucous 

found in the lower respiratory tract. 

Common causes include viral or 

bacterial infections and asthma. The 

cough removes fluid from the lower 

respiratory tract and opens airways. 

Croup Cough 

Croup is a viral infection that causes a 

harsh, barking, dry cough. Croup causes 

a swollen upper trachea (windpipe), 

beneath the vocal cords, causing the 

barking cough. Often a child with 

croup may make a high-pitched sound 

when breathing in or out, called stridor. 

This is treatable with oral steroids and 

adrenalin nebulisation administered by 

your doctor. 

Whooping Cough (Pertussis) 

A child with Pertussis will have 

symptoms of the common cold, but 

gradually the cough worsens, with 

severe coughing fits in rapid succession, 

especially at night. After coughing, the 

child takes a deep breath, causing a 

“whooping” sound. This causes difficulty 

breathing and cyanosis (blue lips and/ 

or fingers), because of a shortage of 

oxygen, and can prove fatal. Pertussis 

can be prevented by vaccination. 

Beat the cough 

General recommendations for coughing 

include: drinking plenty of fluids, as 

this will prevent the mucous from 

thickening, and putting a humidifier in 

their room as it reduces coughing. 

Cough medicines have not been 

proven to be that effective. There 

are two types of cough medicines: 

Expectorants, which help loosen 

mucous and is good for a wet cough; 

and cough-suppressants, which inhibit 

the cough reflex for a dry cough, 

especially during sleep. Do not give it 

for a wet cough as the mucous needs to 

be expelled. They shouldn’t be given to 

children under 1 year of age. 

Follow Dr Chantelle’s Facebook page: 

Bloem MomDoc for insightful posts on 

kids’ illnesses and wellbeing. 


dr Joy terry (General practitioner) 

Dr Terry is a general practitioner offering medical care to young and old. 

Being a mother of three herself, she has a passion to offer assistance with 

babies and breastfeeding. She always follows a naturalistic approach to 

treatment plans and medicines, when appropriate. She opts for a holistic 

approach: mind, body and soul relationships. She offers help whether you 

have a cold, difficulty sleeping, a headache, need a check-up or a small office 

procedure done. Her practice is contracted with most medical aids, but also 

offer cash consultations. 

Find me here: 92 Waverley Road, Opposite Bay’s Village Spar, Bayswater. 074 

255 1595. 

dr phoebe nel and dr christine Steyn (Beati) 

Dr Nel and Dr Steyn are general medical practitioners 

with a passion for people, medicine and beauty. They 

see medicine as their calling and they love to take 

care of their patients. Collectively, they have a special 

interest in family medicine, children and aesthetics. 

For all weight loss issues, Dr Phoebe offers 11 years’ 

experience and knowledge of the Slender Wonder 

weight loss programme. She joined the practice 

in 2016 and also has a passion for botulinum toxin 

and dermal filler injections. Dr Christine is an expert 

aesthetic medical doctor with more than 12 years’ 

experience in the field of dermal fillers and botulinum 

toxin injections. She also offers training for Allergan SA. 

They offer general medical examinations and 

treatments. The practice accepts most medical 

aids. Aesthetics include treatments for anti-ageing, 

injections for wrinkles, dermal fillers, threading, acne, 

pigmentation, PRP skin needling and other medical 

skin treatments at their aesthetic clinic, Beati. 

Find us here: 95 Koos van der Walt Avenue, Universitas 

Ridge. 

051 446 2723. www.drchristine.co.za and 

www.beati.co.za 

Busamed Bram Fischer International airport hospital 


Logo Redrawn Curved 

This excellent medical facility is a private hospital well positioned 

in Bloemfontein and easily accessible off the N8 next to the Bram 

Fischer International Airport. Its Emergency Centre is open 24 

hours, 7 days a week. Its helpful, capable and friendly staff is ready 

to assist you for any emergency situation. 

Busamed is perfectly located to be easily reached from the 

Northern area of Bloem, as well as Heidedal. It’s only a 13-minute 

drive from Preller Shopping Centre, 10-min from Bays Village and 

9-min from Heidedal. 

Busamed – Premium Care. Personal Touch. 

Find us here: 051 412 4266/67. www.busamed.co.za. 

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Que 

your 

the Blues 

There’s nothing 

like a timeless 

mix of blues and 

muted greys to 

set the mood in 

home. 

Champagne saucer. 

R59.99, Mr Price Home 

Marble scented candle. 

R150, Woolworths 

Annie Sloan 

Napoleonic Blue 

wall paint. Stockist: 

The Studio, 9 Brill 

Street, Westdene. 

Stemless wine glass. 

R59.99, Mr Price Home 


Navy throw. R379, Volpes 


Tiny garden tricks 

If your garden is on the small side, or you only have a patio to work with, fear not! Read on for 

the perfect patio and small garden plants and inspiration 

We’re planting… 

Petunia ‘Lightning Sky’ the latest in novelty petunias that is very hard to ignore. 

The speckled and starred yellow and red-velvet petals sparkle like a firework display. 

Each bloom is different, and the cooler days and nights bring out the markings. 

Like the other novelty petunias, the flowers are single, with compact, neat growth 

that suits smaller gardens, and spill out of containers and hanging baskets. Plants 

can double-up as in indoor flower arrangement for a day or two before being 

planted outdoors. They like full winter sun, well-drained soil, regular watering and 

fertiliser once a month to ensure an endless supply of flowers. The other showy 

petunias in the novelty range are the blue shaded ‘Night Sky’, and ‘Ink Splash’ with 

‘Baby Doll’ being pink and white. 


Perfect for the Patio… 

Lavender ‘Avignon Early Blue’ is small 

and bushy with deep blue blooms and 

the strong fragrance of English lavender. 

Keep flowering plants in a warm, 

sheltered spot on the patio during 

winter and it will continue flowering 

into spring. Use the edible flowers in 

cooking or baking, and to flavour sugar. 

Cut off the dead blooms to encourage 

new flowers. In summer it can be 

planted out into the garden or into 

outdoor containers. It is suitable for our 

hot, dry summers, being able to tolerate 

heat better than stoechas varieties. 

Garden tasks for July 

• Prune the roses from mid-July until 

early August. 

• Regularly water spring flowering 

shrubs, bulbs and flowers 

• Fertilise winter flowers with a liquid 

fertiliser once or twice a month 

• Water lawns once a month in 

warmer areas. 

• Protect tender plants with frost 

guard cloth. 

• Water flowers in containers every 

second day. 

• Protect conifers from conifer aphid 

by spraying the stems and foliage 

with an organic insecticide or use 

insecticide granules sprinkled 

around the base of the conifer.

Foodfest! 

A guide 

to all things culinary

‘n Nuwe 

Seisoen 

Teks: LANI FOUCHé. Foto’s: PIERCE VAN HEERDEN 

Pastaresep 

op volgende 

bladsy... 


Maritsa en Maradine Whitehorn kook saam, lag saam en lééf saam. 

Dié dinamiese paar het onlangs ‘n enig-in-sy-soort restaurant, wat 

oorloop van vreugde en heerlike kos, oopgemaak. 

‘n Kuier in die Whitehorns se kombuis is besig, lawaaierig en pret. Daar word 

pasta gemaak, koffie gedrink en geklets. Maritsa en Maradine was een van die 

gunstelingpare op die M-Net realiteitsreeks My Kitchen Rules in 2017. Hulle is al vir 

vyf jaar getroud en kook saam vandat hulle mekaar ken. 

Hul kosse is ‘n mengsel van oudtydse boerekos (Maritsa se gunsteling) en 

kontemporêre, unieke smake en teksture (Maradine se afdeling). “Ons sal 

byvoorbeeld ‘n skaapboud maak soos van ouds, maar dit dan voorsit met ‘n 

verrassing-sous en die elemente uniek rangskik. ‘n Mens eet met jou oë voordat jy 

dit proe,” sê Maradine. 

Saam-saam kook Maritsa en Maradine al vir jare lank, sommer so by die huis, en 

ook amptelik onder #MSquareCooking. Hulle het gereeld spyseniering vir privaat 

partytjies gedoen – sommiges by hul eie huis en ander kere by die kliënt se huis. 

Maar wat byna beter is as die heerlike kos wat hulle bedien, is om dié twee duifies 

in aksie in die kombuis te beleef. Hulle gesels, proe, lag, stry en lag nog ‘n bietjie. 

Dit is hierdie bestanddele wat die kos ekstra lekker laat proe. 

Met hulle uiteenlopende kookstyle, vul hulle mekaar perfek aan. “Maritsa het die 

wêreld se geduld as dit kom by kos. Sy hou daarvan om vleis vir ure lank te kook 

totdat dit sag en perfek is,” sê Maradine. Maritsa voeg by: “En Maradine bring die 

teatrale element na die tafel. Die ‘wow factor’. Sy volg trends en probeer konstant 

nuwe idees om smake te kombineer en die kos voor te sit.” 

Hul nuwe restaurant, wat in Dan Pienaar in die plek van die ou Marmeladerestaurant 

en Tony Peng se zAR lab is, is vars en nuut in Bloemfontein. Die 

naam, Seisoen, is gebaseer op die idee dat hulle seisoenaal kook, met vars 

bestanddele wat in seisoen is. Hul spyskaart gaan elke drie maande verander om 

by hierdie gier in te pas. Dit dui ook op die nuwe seisoen in hul lewe, waaroor 

hulle opgewonde is. Maritsa het kort voor die opening van die restaurant haar 

werk as bedryfsbestuurder by die iStore bedank. Hulle gaan saam-saam die 

restaurant bedryf en self alle disse konsepsualiseer en maak. Elke druppel verf, 

teël, muurbehangsel en koppie is ook noukeurig deur hulle uitgesoek om aan 

die restaurant ‘n kontemporêre, dog huislike gevoel te gee. “Dit gaan lang ure 

en harde werk wees, en ons gaan soms hare op ons tande moet hê. Maar ons 

het nog altyd vir mekaar gesê: die oomblik wanneer kosmaak nie meer vir 

ons lekker is nie, moet ons dit los. Dis in ons wese, in ons harte… dis wie ons 

is. Dit voel nie of mens werk as jy elke dag doen waarvoor jy lief is nie,” sê 

Maradine. 

Hulle beplan om elke dag ‘n spesiale dis in die restaurant te bedien, waarop 

hulle op die betrokke dag besluit. “As dit byvoorbeeld reën en ons is lus om 

beesstert te maak, gaan ons dit teen die muur skryf sodat ons gaste weet wat 

is die dis van die dag.” Uit die aard van hulle persoonlikhede, gaan dié twee ook 

vir seker nie agter toe kombuisdeure wees nie. “Ons is lief vir mense, en ons wil 

graag hulle terugvoer hê oor ons kos. Ons kan net daarop verbeter. En dit moet 

voel asof hulle by hul familie kom kuier as hulle by ons kom eet! Ons hóú van 

gesels,” sê Maradine. 

‘n Ry plante, groente en kruie aan die voorkant van die restaurant is ook daar 

om gebruik te word in die kombuis. “Ons glo in volhoubaarheid en ‘top to 

tail cooking’, wat beteken dat ons niks wil mors nie. Alles moet gebruik word,” 

verduidelik Maritsa. 

Maritsa en Maradine is albei plaasmeisies. Maritsa het op ‘n plaas by Dordrecht in 

die Oos-Kaap grootgeword, en Maradine net buite Bloemfontein. Daar het hulle 

‘n liefde vir kosmaak ontwikkel, en ook ‘n groot begrip van die boerderyproses. 

“Ons wil ou gunstelinge met ‘n nuwe aanslag na Bloemfontein bring. Ons kos 

val onder geen genre nie – ons maak waarvan ons hou en hoop ander sal ook 

daarvan hou,” sê Maradine. 

Besoek Seisoen se Facebook-blad vir opdaterings en inlingting. 


Perfekte pasta 

Maritsa en Maradine Whitehorn het twee smullekker pastadisse vir Get It opgetower. 

Eenvoudige tangliatelle met sampioene 

Gaan loer aanlyn 

vir hul ravioli met 

roomkaasvulsel en 

tamatiesousresep. 

Ons het dit geproe - dit 

is watertand! 

tuisgemaakte pasta: 

1 koppie meel; 1 eier; knippie sout; 15 ml water, plus ekstra indien nodig. 

Gooi koppie meel in ‘n hopie op kombuistafel. Maak met jou vinger ‘n holte in die 

middel. Gooi ‘n knippie sout daarin. Kraak die eier oop en plaas in die holte van 

meel. Gebruik ‘n vurk om die eier liggies deur die meel te roer. 

Meng verder alles met jou hande en voeg water by. Dit sal ‘n deeg vorm. As daar 

nog water nodig is, gooi druppel vir druppel by totdat dit ‘n stewige deeg vorm. 

Knie vir 5 minute. Die deeg moet elasties en ferm wees. Bedek met kleefplastiek en 

laat rus in yskas vir 20 min. 

Deel dan die deeg in twee. Strooi ‘n bietjie meel oor die oppervlak van die tafel en 

rol die deeg plat met ‘n koekroller. Rol dan die deeg deur ‘n pastamasjien tot die 

dunste moontlike vel. Plaas op tafel en strooi meel bo-oor. Vat die tweede bol deeg 

en doen dieselfde. 

Sny die pasta in repies deur die masjien en meng met ‘n bietjie meel sodat dit nie 

aan mekaar plak nie. 

Kook pasta in soutwater op die stoof tot gaar. 

Sampioene: 

400 g sampioene; 4 eetlepels botter; 15 ml olyfolie; Halwe teelepel vars tiemie; 

halwe teelepel vars roosmaryn; sout en pepper. 

Gooi olyfolie in pan. Braai die sampioene, roosmaryn en tiemie daarin. Gooi sout en 

peper by na smaak. Roer die botter by. Voeg die gaar pasta by en meng. 


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8reasons to 

LOVEavo 

The avocado is without a doubt one of nature’s most luxurious 

foods: rich and creamy and subtly-flavoured. Plus side: it’s also 

super healthy. Here are eight reasons why we’re loving avo. 

Try this: 

Warm winter avo salad 

With… Tenderstem broccoli, avocado 

and bacon dressed with warm anchovy 

butter 

150 g streaky bacon 

230 g tenderstem broccoli, blanched 

1 – 2 avocados, pitted and peeled 

A handful baby spinach, for serving 

A handful microgreens, for serving 

8 anchovy fillets, finely chopped 

100 g butter 

4 garlic cloves, finely grated 

1 lemon, juiced 

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Bake streaky 

bacon until crisp. Arrange on a plate 

with blanched Tenderstem broccoli, 

the flesh of avocados, baby spinach 

and a few microgreens. Finely chop 

anchovy fillets, then melt in a pan with 

butter and finely grated garlic cloves 

over a low heat. When all the butter has 

melted, add the juice of 1 lemon and 

whisk. Spoon liberally over the salad 

while still warm. 

Recipe by Hannah Lewry for Taste.co.za 

Pair with: Glenelly Unwooded 

Chardonnay 2016 


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For the Heart 

Published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 1, a 2018 study found 

that those who eat avocados (compared to those who follow an avo-free 

diet) had higher levels of good HDL cholesterol. This is likely due to the high 

amount of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat found in avos. Avos are also 

naturally cholesterol-free, an added bonus in heart health. 

For Healthy Blood Pressure 

2 

It’s a double-win for blood pressure when eating avos. Firstly, avocados 

contain potassium, a mineral that, when included as part of healthy diet, 

contributes to normal blood pressure. In addition, avocados are also 

naturally free from sodium, which we know, may increase the risk of high 

3 

blood pressure if consumed in excess. 

For the Eyes 

Published in the scientific journal Nutrients 2 in 2017, researchers in America 

found that people who ate one avocado a day over six months had higher 

levels of lutein in the blood. Avos are a source of lutein, a phytochemical 

that accumulates in the eye. Lutein, along with another phytochemical 

called zeaxanthin, has been found to be protective against a common eye 

disorder in the elderly called age-related macular degeneration. 


4 

For the Brain 

In the same study mentioned above, people who ate an avo daily also 

had significant improvement in their memory, cognition and problemsolving 

abilities. The lutein in avos, along with monounsaturated fats, 

fibre and other bioactive compounds, make this creamy fruit particularly 

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attractive for a healthy brain. 

During Pregnancy 

A mother’s diet during pregnancy plays a crucial role in influencing the 

growth of her baby and a healthy birth. Avos are a nutrient-dense food 

consisting of a unique combination of dietary fibre, healthy fats and 

vitamins and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, vitamin E, vitamin 

K and folate, all important as part of a healthy diet for both mom and 

growing baby. 

For the Gut 

The fibre in avos is a unique combination of ¾ insoluble fibre and 

¼ soluble fibre. Our gut needs different types of fibres to keep it 

healthy, each of which has different jobs in the gut. Soluble fibre 

acts like a mop and helps absorb fluid in the gut, forming a soft, 

gel-like substance that helps the stool to easily pass through the 

gut. Insoluble fibre acts like a broom, roughly sweeping through the 

length of the gut to remove waste. But fibre does far more than just 

keeping us regular and may play a role in preventing colon cancer, 

lowering cholesterol, and even helping with weight loss. 

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6 

For your Waistline 

Avos can be helpful as part of a successful energy-controlled diet for 

weight loss. Researchers have found that the monounsaturated fats 

in avo give a quicker feeling of fullness which reduces overeating. The 

richness may also help make the diet more appetising, reducing the 

temptation to binge on foods high in energy from sugar and bad fatsy. 

For your Hair and Skin 

8 

Avocados are high in a B-vitamin called biotin, which contributes to the 

maintenance of normal hair and skin. Nourish your hair and skin from the 

inside out and have avocado as a spread on toast, as a dip for fresh finger 

veggies or diced into salads this summer. 


Kitchen Must-hAVes 

We’ve rounded up our favourites that complete your kitchen. Some items you can skimp on… 

some you simply just can’t. Like these. Aren’t they lovely? 

Simple Secrets to Cooking 

Everything Better (Matt 

Preston). R359, Makro. 

Organic wood chopping board. 

R399, Woolworths.

SMEG Dolce & Gabbana 

range 1.7L kettle 

(R8 499) and toaster 

R8 499). 

www.home.co.za. 

Le Crueset 4.2 Litre cast iron casserole, 

24cm. R4 349, Yuppiechef.com 

Paperweave placemat. 

R25.99 each. Mr Price Home 

(Subject to availability) 

DON’T FORGET THE

Grow 

your 

own 

herbs 

Of all of the variety of things you can choose from to start your 

gardening career, herbs are by far one of the simplest, yet most 

rewarding plants to try your hand at. 

Getting started 

When growing herbs you need to decide how you are going to start, whether 

you want to grow your herbs in small, individual pots or whether you want to 

grow your own herb garden. Some people find when they start growing herbs, it 

is easier to stay on track if they begin with small pots with a single plant in each. 

Growing herbs in pots for beginners is a great option! Many times this method is 

started with a small pot that contains a small dried tablet of soil with the herb seeds 

already contained within it. These small pots are an easy way to begin because all 

they require is a little water and sunlight to begin since the soil already contains 

much of the nutrition that the herbs need to grow.

Fertilize 

Fertilizer is what helps to ensure that 

your soil is providing the nutrients 

your plants will need in order to grow, 

which is why it is important to apply the 

appropriate type of fertilizer to ensure 

that a plant does not receive too much 

of a certain nutrient. When applying the 

necessary fertilizer to your soil before 

planting your herbs, you are creating 

a well-balanced environment for your 

plants to grow. 

Choosing herbs 

Many people ask which types of herbs 

are the best to begin growing a herb 

garden but in reality most varieties of 

herb are fairly easy to grow and the 

herbs that you choose to grow are really 

your preference. It really boils down to 

your personal preference. 

Basil 

Basil is a pleasantly fragranced herb that 

many people choose to grow because 

it is frequently used in cooking and it is 

a strongly fragrant herb that adds to the 

smell of an herb garden. Basil flourishes 

when grown in full sunlight and takes 

around 30 to 60 days to mature. 

Chamomile 

Chives are the long thin hollow green 

leaves of a herb that many people 

choose to grow due to the fact that 

they are so commonly utilised in 

everyday cooking. Chive leaves make a 

great quick addition to soups and bring 

a lot of flavour to basic salads. This herb 

requires full sunlight to grow and takes 

around 80 to 90 days to mature. 

Lavender 

Lavender is a beautiful addition to any 

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Often used in cooking and in tea, 

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oh, lamb! 

Balsamic leg of lamb with garlic and figs 

Serves 6 

1 large leg of lamb* (about 3 kg), 45 ml olive oil, salt and pepper, 3 sprigs rosemary, 

woody stems removed, chopped, 2 whole heads of garlic, horizontally sliced in half 

¾cup (180 ml) balsamic vinegar, 1 cup (250 ml) port wine, 1 cup (250 ml) dry white 

wine, about 8 large ripe black figs, some halved, some whole 

*note: Ask your butcher to bend the long end of the leg bone by cutting almost 

through it but not all the way. This way it will fit snugly into a large roasting tray 

without hanging over the side. 

Preheat the oven to 160°C. Place the leg of lamb inside a large deep roasting tray, fatty 

side down. Drizzle it all over with oil and season it generously with salt, pepper, and 

chopped rosemary on both sides. Arrange the garlic head halves around it, then pour 

the vinegar, port and white wine into the bottom. Cover with a lid or foil, then roast for 

3 hours. Remove from the oven, then use tongs to turn the leg over with the fatty side 

to the top. Cover and roast for another 2 hours. Remove the tray from the oven and 

turn the heat up to 200°C. Return the leg to the oven for 20 minutes, then add the figs 

around the meat and roast for another 10 minutes - the figs should be just warm and 

soft, not falling apart. 

Serve warm in the tray as a festive centrepiece, with a side of rice or potatoes or roast 

vegetables and salad. 

Saucy… 

This roast makes a hearty yet thin sauce - remove some of the fat from the top by 

skimming it off with a spoon at the end of the cooking process. If you prefer a thicker 

gravy, pour the skimmed sauce into a small saucepan, bring to a boil, and thicken 

slightly by reducing it by ¼or by adding 2-3 teaspoons of corn flour (mix it to a slurry 

consistency with a few teaspoons of water before adding it). Stir well until thickened. 

More: www.cookingwithlamb.com 


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Coastal escape 

Plett ... still (and always will be) the perfect 

destination for a mid-year coastal break 

With its plush boutiques and 

smart complexes, Plettenberg Bay 

is hardly a sleepy seaside village 

getaway. But, in spite of the dramatic 

development that has taken place 

in recent decades, the town remains 

a shrine to nature’s bounty. And 

there’s nowhere better to enjoy the 

view than at the Sky Villa Boutique 

Hotel, part of the Cape Summer Villas 

Collection. 

‘Plettenberg Bay always has 

the most wonderful sunrises,’ my 

mother tells me, reminding me of 

how we used to sit, hands wrapped 

round steaming mugs of coffee, 

watching a small red ball slowly 

climbing the horizon. That was back 

in the nineties, when Plett was our 

family holiday spot. And, although 

much has changed since then, the 

grandeur of the sunrise certainly 

hasn’t. That’s what I’m thinking as I 

watch that same red ball from my 

balcony, its rays refracted in a golden 

splash on the surface of the lagoon. 

Just beyond this gilded spectacle, 

the beach beckons… 

It’s no wonder that Plett’s 

legendary scenery draws legions 

of holidaymakers, local and 

international alike. But the same 

craggy beauty which makes it a 

joy for the eyes also makes for 

outstanding exploring. While it’s 

tempting to sit and take in that 

balcony view, I know there are even 

greater splendours beyond the hotel. 

There’s the famed Robberg hike, 

for instance – a favourite way for 

locals to spend the weekend. The 

walk takes you from rocky dunes 

(watch out for the views of seals at 

play) to wave-splattered beach. Then 

there’s cruising down the Keurbooms 

River, where shadow plays on 

fynbos-festooned mountains and 

amber-coloured water laps at private 

beaches. If ever there was a place 

that called you to spread out your 

towel and turn off your phone, this 

would be it – but, then again, that 

would be a wasted opportunity. 

The smooth, calm waters also make 

this an ideal spot for trying out your 

stand-up paddling skills. But if that 

idea doesn’t grab you, perhaps the 

thought of cruising slowly down the 

river, bubbles in hand, will. 

Plett’s beaches are also a favourite 

party spot for whales and dolphins. 

We played tag with them out on the 

ocean, and although the dolphins 

proved somewhat shy and elusive, 

nothing could beat the exhilarating 

sensation of streaming over azure 

blue waves. 

Then there are those boutiques 

and bakeries. Those who love 

browsing through interesting stores 

will find time flies as they meander 

down Plett’s high street, refuelling 

Text: LISA WITEPSKI 


occasionally with a flat white and 

slice of buttery cake. 

As much as all these activities 

are food for the soul, there’s just 

as much fulfilment to be found at 

the hotel itself. It’s as though every 

angle and corner of Sky Villa has 

been carefully designed to make you 

stop and stare – inside the hotel, a 

luxe palette of metallics is offset by 

moody wallpapers and floral fabrics. 

Clearly, this establishment hasn’t 

been created merely as a place to 

relax; it’s also intended as a treat for 

the senses. 

The hotel’s gardens are even more 

pleasing. Flurries of fynbos make for 

a smudgy pastel landscape, while 

the vista rolls all the way down to 

that sapphire sea. You 

can’t blame a girl for 

wanting to take it all in 

– which is why I spend 

much of my stay at 

the heated pool on 

the rooftop bar. The 

espresso martini I’m 

sipping certainly 

doesn’t hurt, 

either. 

The 

panorama from 

the restaurant 

is similarly 

spectacular. That might be the 

reason the hotel is fast gaining a 

reputation as a favourite breakfast 

destination, although it’s the dinners 

that really get my mouth watering. 

The menu draws on Mediterranean 

influences, so expect plenty of 

fresh, bold flavours that pair 

perfectly with your coastal 

location. My all-time hero dish 

is Live By Chocolate, a chocolate 

experience so densely delicious it 

will take care of all cravings for the 

next week: think a duo of mousse, 

lashed with butterscotch sauce 

and finished off with a dollop of 

home-made ice cream. Of course, 

life isn’t just about dessert 

(would that it could be). 

I also loved the avocado 

and salmon tartare, with 

a liberal drizzle of sesame 

oil complementing the Asian 

complexity of the dish, while 

the pork belly received lavish 

praise from my companions. A 

word of advice – go hungry! Sky 

Villa’s portions are generous, to 

say the least, and you’ll definitely 

want to do them justice. 

After just one weekend here, I feel 

cosseted and cocooned – and more 

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