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PRETORIA<br />
Ruqaya Kalla<br />
A modern goddess<br />
Eat your way<br />
to a happy heart<br />
ABELANA<br />
RIVER LODGE<br />
A jewel nestled<br />
in the African bush<br />
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SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD<br />
FEBRUARY 21
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CONTENTS<br />
WHY DON’T YOU…<br />
04 Explore five stops along the Magalies Meander with your valentine<br />
06 Have a love affair ... with books, wine and fabulous food<br />
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WISH LIST<br />
08 No time for blues. We’re throwing a pink party (albeit alone at home)<br />
PEOPLE<br />
10 She spreads love, hope and kindness to whoever crosses her path.<br />
We chat to gorgeous intuitive and holistic healer Ruqaya Kalla<br />
BEAUTY, FASHION & SHOPPING<br />
12 Reshuffle your cosmetic bag … we’re dealing hot beauty cards<br />
14 Dress up (or down – it’s Valentine’s Month!) in rose-tinted styles<br />
16 Go for bold … we’re drawing inspo from the feisty Queen of Hearts<br />
FOOD & HEALTH<br />
18 Lockdown’s no picnic in the park, luckily one at home’s just fine<br />
20 This month’s all about (love) hearts, so find out how to care for yours<br />
BIRDING, GARDENING & DECOR<br />
22 We’re not gonna give you ‘The talk’. But birds and bees are involved<br />
24 Set the mood in your garden with gorgeous blooms<br />
26 Give the heart of your home a warm fuzzy glow<br />
TRAVEL<br />
32 Escape to the beauty of the African bush at Abelana River Lodge<br />
WIN<br />
34 A pink drink for the month of love … we’ve got a rosé spoil for you<br />
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FEBRUARY 21<br />
COVER LOOK<br />
Personality: Ruqaya Kalla<br />
Photographer: Jaco Bothma, Empire Photography<br />
Make-up artist: Elaine Boshoff, EA Academy West Rand<br />
Photographer/Image credit:<br />
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<strong>Feb</strong>ruary 21 Get It Magazine 03
A hot date!<br />
Explore the Magalies Meander with your valentine<br />
You don’t need to travel far to enjoy a day in the country … the marvellous<br />
Magalies Meander is less than an hour’s drive away. Wherever you travel along this route,<br />
expect to see spectacular, sweeping views of the beautiful Magaliesberg mountains.<br />
There are so many things to do and see … we’ve highlighted five of our favourite stops.<br />
A haven of relaxation<br />
If the outdoors and adventure don’t quite tickle your fancy, then<br />
a day at the spa is one of the best ways to achieve inner peace,<br />
apart from meditating or eating an olive branch. And we’ve got<br />
just the perfect spa in mind. The award-winning, luxurious Mount<br />
Grace Spa is located on a hilltop offering gorgeous views of the<br />
Magaliesberg mountains. Think serene gardens, a hydrotherapy<br />
spa, a jacuzzi, rock pool, reflexology walkway and top-notch<br />
treatments. Bliss. Details: tsogosun.com/mount-grace-hotel-and-spa<br />
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Up, up and away<br />
Looking for a larger-than-life, unforgettable experience? Tucked away in the<br />
heart of Magalies and nestled within the gorgeous scenic landscape, the thrill<br />
of adventure awaits at Bill Harrop’s Original Balloon Safaris. It's sunrise … the<br />
silence of the flight is punctuated only by the occasional blast of the powerful<br />
burners and the faint call of a bird or animal far beneath. The thrill is indescribable.<br />
You’re hovering gently above the treetops of the beautiful Magalies River Valley<br />
or drifting majestically high above the Magaliesberg mountain range as the sun<br />
creeps over the horizon. Peaceful. Something you have to experience at least once<br />
in your life. After landing, savour a scrumptious breakfast at the Clubhouse Pavilion<br />
and Restaurant. Details: balloon.co.za<br />
Hearty country dining<br />
Whether a family breakfast, lingering<br />
lunch or romantic dinner is right<br />
up your alley, pull in at The Fat<br />
Olive Restaurant. Situated on<br />
the banks of a natural irrigation<br />
dam with expansive views of the<br />
distant Magaliesberg mountains<br />
(once again!), expect to be treated<br />
to delectable dishes that fuse a<br />
Mediterranean flavour into your<br />
dining experience. Keep an eye out<br />
for the birds and wildlife. It’s common<br />
to see a zebra family wandering to<br />
drink water or a blesbok herd thunder<br />
past. Details: thefatolive.co.za<br />
An aerial adventure<br />
There’s something exciting about<br />
cable car rides that’s hard to beat,<br />
especially if it’s a trip on the longest<br />
mono-cableway in Africa. Harties<br />
Aerial Cableway offers uninterrupted<br />
360° panoramic views of the<br />
Magaliesberg mountain range,<br />
Hartbeespoort Dam and surrounding<br />
areas. But, the fun doesn’t end when<br />
your ride stops. There are restaurants,<br />
express food stalls and stunning<br />
seating areas and bomas, a Dassie<br />
Loop Walkway and Kidzone, making it<br />
the ultimate family excursion.<br />
The Adventure Centre at the base<br />
station is the perfect way to end<br />
off the day, offering opportunities<br />
to paraglide, abseil, hike and more.<br />
Details: hartiescableway.co.za<br />
For the love of cheese…<br />
This may sound cheesy (see what we<br />
did here!), but a trip to Van Gaalen<br />
Kaasmakerij is something quite<br />
exquisite. You can do a tour around<br />
the cheese farm, which combines a<br />
demo of the cheese-making process<br />
with a special Dutch cheese tasting<br />
(and a slice of the most marvellous<br />
Dutch apple cake!). Or relax under<br />
the trees at Terrace Restaurant with<br />
beautiful views of the Magaliesberg<br />
mountains while you tuck into a<br />
cheese platter. They have lovely<br />
picnic hampers available as well, but<br />
you need to book at least a day in<br />
advance. And just before you hit the<br />
road, you really should pop into their<br />
Farm Shop for a variety of delicious<br />
cheeses, preserves, souvenirs and a<br />
wide selection of Dutch favourites.<br />
Details: vangaalen.co.za<br />
<strong>Feb</strong>ruary 21 Get It Magazine 05
Book club<br />
Books. Wine. Food. The perfect love affair.<br />
‘More than just a mantra, “cook, eat, repeat” is the story of my life’ . Nigella’s new book is<br />
an utterly delicious combination of recipes, essays, and ideas. It’s so much more than<br />
just a recipe book … it’s Nigella’s love affair with food and family. There’s fancy(ish)<br />
… beetroot, rhubarb and ginger soup, and pasta with clams and bottarga; comfort<br />
… marrowbone mince, and lasagne of love; simple … a fish finger sandwich with<br />
old-school bread, a squirt of Japanese mayo and hot sauce and iceberg lettuce is her<br />
go-to meal when she’s harried, hungry and has no time to cook. And after a busy day,<br />
or to kick off a cocktail party – a mean, green, dirty martini. Cook, Eat, Repeat … a<br />
foodie joy! • Not only is pork one of the most versatile meats, it’s one of the leanest,<br />
healthiest meat proteins and – hugely important in our current economic climate –<br />
offers the best value for money. Oink! by Billy Forssman, with contributions from local<br />
food celebs, is a celebration of pork’s wide range of flavours and textures. It’s all about<br />
the smell of bacon sizzling (best wake-up call ever), about Sunday roasts with perfect<br />
crackling and weekend braais. The Perfect Pork Cookbook … scrumptious.<br />
Welgegund Heritage Wines only bottles premium high-end wines in<br />
great years – and 2019 proved to be great indeed. So the trio of justreleased,<br />
award-winning, limited-edition, numbered bottles are highly<br />
rated. There’s a Welgegund Heritage Wines Chenin Blanc 2019, a<br />
Cinsault 2019, and this bright Grenache Noir 2019 – soft, smooth<br />
and refined, which you should serve cooler than your usual red, and is<br />
lovely with a charcuterie board, salmon or a smoked mussel pot, or after<br />
dinner with chocolate fondant. Details: welgegund.co.za<br />
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Oh … we do love a pie. Comfort food at its best. And let’s face it, we’re all needing a little comfort these days.<br />
The Pie Room boasts as being the definitive pie bible from self-confessed pastry deviant, chef and London’s King of Pies,<br />
Calum Franklin, who guides you through the techniques and tools you need to perfect pastry, then presents a whole host<br />
of delicious recipes … sweet and savoury. There are light options for us to make now in Summer (the Moroccan chickpea<br />
and feta pie is delish); child-friendly family meal options (mac ‘n’ cheese pie, anyone?); and showstoppers (the venison and<br />
bone marrow suet pie is a proper show-off meal). Also loads of old faves … think the ultimate sausage roll, hot pork pies,<br />
vol-au-vents, lamb hotpot and more. Great puds – the fig, honey and pistachio clafoutis is a winner, as well as side dishes<br />
and sauces. Yum, yum, yum. • What with the lockdown, then the festive holidays, some of us have a little extra weight we’d<br />
like to lose. And if you’re a banting fan, and one of the many who bought the popular Banting 7 Day Meal Plans but wanted<br />
more vegetarian options … here we go. Banting 7 Day Meal Plans Vegetarian, has 100 great recipes, and the authors, Rita<br />
Venter, Natalie Lawson and Kim Blom, show you it is possible to follow a low-carb, banting or keto lifestyle while observing<br />
the choice to not eat meat. • We’d eat Italian every night if we could … and it would be jolly easy with The Vegetarian Silver<br />
Spoon cookbook, crammed with classic and contemporary Italian recipes. From snacks and small plate ideas to pizzas and<br />
soups, pastas and crêpes, veggie tarts and grains to sweet, sweet desserts, this book is just page after page after glorious<br />
page of heavenly Italian dishes – all of which are vegetarian, some dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan, too.<br />
A Table for Friends is the most delightful book. It celebrates<br />
the joy of eating with friends and family, with loads of simple<br />
but wonderfully inviting recipes. Skye McAlpine says her table is<br />
always filled with family, friends and whoever she can persuade to<br />
join her for lunch or dinner – squeezing more of them than really<br />
comfortable around the table in their kitchen … which is exactly<br />
how she likes it. She shares her secrets to her stylish but relaxed<br />
way of hosting … writing about low-effort starters, laying the<br />
table, washing up (don’t do it until the next morning) … and all<br />
her recipes include her suggestions on what to serve with each<br />
dish. Lovely no-fuss, unpretentious food (she has ‘a really good<br />
green salad’, and ‘a really good tomato salad’ ) … and there’s<br />
everything from last-minute late-night dinners to large and<br />
festive celebratory gatherings. If we had to select just one, this<br />
would be our top cookbook choice. Brilliant.<br />
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Wish list<br />
Pink party valentine vibes … even if we’re staying home!<br />
Fashion to make you blush<br />
An arty collection that screams sexual<br />
and romantic freedom couldn’t be<br />
more appropriate than on Valentine’s<br />
Day … and that’s just what you’ll find<br />
in the Desigual Miranda Makaroff<br />
Range. It’s said to be the ‘freest capsule<br />
yet’ by this brand from Barcelona<br />
… and, trust us, it’s bound to make<br />
you blush. Think, women entangled<br />
with nature. Images of orgies. And<br />
deconstructed sexual symbols. It’s all<br />
so very seventies … just take a look<br />
at this bag, R1949. The inspiration<br />
for the collection is said to have<br />
come to Miranda during a vacay in<br />
Ibiza … her imagination ran wild<br />
with the message, ‘Let’s be free’.<br />
There are items for him and<br />
her. You’ll find Desigual<br />
in Sandton City, if you<br />
don’t mind the drive, or<br />
check out this range,<br />
and others, online.<br />
Details: desi-sa.co.za<br />
Compiled by DANIELLA GRAHAM<br />
Bold. Comfy. And oh-so-trendy.<br />
We love kicking back in Converse<br />
sneakers … and these Chuck<br />
Taylor All Star Move Diamond<br />
Metal Platform ones are so fashionforward,<br />
we just have to have a pair!<br />
R1399. Details: converse.co.za<br />
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‘A good upbringing means not that you won’t spill sauce on the tablecloth, but that you<br />
won’t notice it when someone else does,’ so the Russian playwright Anton Chekhov said.<br />
But we don’t mind spilling the beans on the table linen from Not So Naked Tables. This<br />
new boutique brand has a small but impressive collection of tablecloths and napkins in<br />
limited edition prints imported from Europe. With only a few items of each textile, the<br />
table linen is quite exclusive – so your friends probably won’t have the same design as<br />
you! You can choose from various sizes, or have your table linen custom made to fit your<br />
dining set-up. We love that you can mix and match designs to express your own style.<br />
The brand’s founder, Stephanie Mayne has some fab table decor tips … in fact, she inspired<br />
this pretty table set-up pictured – perfect for a pink party while isolating at home. From R1400<br />
a tablecloth, from R50 a napkin. Details: Call Stephanie on 083-779-0005. A hint for setting up a<br />
table … if you don’t want to use fresh flowers as we have, you’ll find that Biggie Best has a really<br />
lovely selection of faux plants. We’re particularly fond of the cute soft pink allium faux plant<br />
(pictured right), R149. Details: volpes.co.za<br />
Fab food made simple<br />
Healthy, homestyle and hearty<br />
meals that won’t break a sweat<br />
(or the bank). This is what you’ll<br />
learn from Jan Kohler’s new<br />
recipe book Pink Gin and Fairy<br />
Cakes. We think the cover’s so<br />
pretty! There are more than<br />
200 pages of simple recipes<br />
from snacks through to<br />
desserts (blueberry ice<br />
cream, anyone?). Brush up<br />
on some cocktail recipes<br />
and ideas for hosting so<br />
you can really wow your<br />
friends when the lockdown<br />
restrictions ease. For now,<br />
it’ll show you how to make<br />
cooking a family affair. R410.<br />
Details: Order a copy from<br />
burbleonline.co.za<br />
Do you feel loved when<br />
your partner shows they’re thinking<br />
of you and remembers special occasions?<br />
Pandora’s recent study found around 50 per cent<br />
of participants do. If you’re going to spoil – or be<br />
spoilt – you simply must check out Pandora’s new<br />
valentine’s pieces. You’ll find hand-finished designs<br />
made with 71 per cent recycled silver. This Pandora<br />
Rose Snake Bracelet (R2999) with the Pandora<br />
Rose Sparkling Entwined Hearts Charm<br />
(R1199) is on our lust list. Details:<br />
pandorashop.co.za<br />
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Healer<br />
withheart<br />
Tenacious, smart, and with an extensive list of qualifications<br />
and achievements to her name, holistic healer Ruqaya Kalla<br />
is all about kindness, love and a generous dose of positive vibes.<br />
pandemic. Job losses.<br />
Losing loved ones.<br />
Financial constraints.<br />
We’re surrounded by<br />
so much uncertainty,<br />
sadness and<br />
negativity. Will this<br />
ever end? Did<br />
someone steal the<br />
light at the end of the tunnel?<br />
And then … you meet Ruqaya Kalla,<br />
who – despite all of this – radiates so<br />
much positive energy and gratitude,<br />
you almost want to box it and spread<br />
it across the world.<br />
A successful entrepreneur and an<br />
intuitive and holistic healer, Ruqaya<br />
has spent years sharpening her skills<br />
and training across the globe. She<br />
specialises in intuitive holistic healing,<br />
neurolinguistic programming,<br />
personal growth coaching, is a<br />
body talk practitioner and access<br />
bars facilitator. She also uses all of<br />
these skills in her practice – a highperformance<br />
life coach for adults and<br />
children. Her clients, by the way, range<br />
from famous actors to musicians.<br />
On top of this, she is also a mother<br />
of five. Some of whom she’s been<br />
busy homeschooling over lockdown.<br />
Good grief. How does she do it?<br />
Easy. ‘Live life one day at a time’.<br />
‘Go with the flow. Take each day as it<br />
comes, live in the present moment<br />
and remember to be grateful for<br />
every little thing.’ And, she says, if you<br />
feel you have nothing to be grateful<br />
for because you feel something is<br />
wrong in your life, then you start<br />
from the bottom. ‘Do you have legs?<br />
Arms? Eyes?<br />
‘Yes? Then be grateful for that. Or<br />
take a look in the mirror. Everyone<br />
takes the little things for granted.<br />
We complain about getting stuck in<br />
traffic, but forget that we have a car to<br />
drive. We complain about our families<br />
when there are so many who have<br />
lost theirs and wish for one more day<br />
with them.<br />
‘Gratitude, no matter how small,<br />
breeds abundant blessings.<br />
However, I also stress gratitude for<br />
life’s lessons. Without them, there will<br />
be no growth.’<br />
On top of everything else, Ruqaya’s<br />
also one of the authors in a bestselling<br />
book – Ignite The Modern Goddess –<br />
which launched worldwide last year.<br />
‘I was honoured to be asked to be<br />
one of the authors – one of a group<br />
of amazing women from all walks of<br />
life. At times I second-guessed myself<br />
… It was lockdown and I had to<br />
homeschool the kids. But, being loyal<br />
I felt I couldn’t let everyone down. The<br />
book revolves around the fast-paced<br />
modern world and how many women<br />
have forgotten how they, in their<br />
natural state, can overcome anything<br />
with ease and grace; that their beauty<br />
and self-worth shouldn’t depend on<br />
other people’s opinions. My chapter<br />
is about receiving. A lot of women<br />
struggle with receiving … whether<br />
it is a compliment, gift or even if<br />
someone wants to pay the bill for<br />
them. As givers, we immediately feel<br />
guilty and overcompensate, instead<br />
of just taking it in. Do you know that<br />
you’re actually robbing people of the<br />
opportunity to do something nice for<br />
you, something that will make them<br />
feel good as well?<br />
‘So next time, when you find yourself<br />
on the receiving side, do not brush it<br />
off. Take it in (but like really) and just<br />
say thank you.’<br />
When Ruqaya is not studying new<br />
ideas, theories and practices, or seeing<br />
clients, she can be found taking off to<br />
exciting new locations.<br />
Although she often used to travel<br />
between New York and SA for work,<br />
and says New York is like her second<br />
home, it is obviously not possible at<br />
the moment.<br />
‘I’ve been fortunate to have seen<br />
quite a bit of the world. Iceland and<br />
its natural beauty is breathtaking and<br />
also my favourite so far. The Maldives<br />
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is also very exquisite and the energy<br />
there is just something else. I would<br />
love to travel to Peru to climb Mount<br />
Machu Picchu. Then again, I would like<br />
to see every country in the world at<br />
least once.’<br />
‘I live by the mantra that travel is the<br />
only thing that costs money but<br />
leaves you richer. People say that I<br />
must find it so hard because I cannot<br />
travel now. No, why must it be hard?<br />
Or feel bad and upset about it? Simply<br />
put, it is what it is. I live in the now,<br />
and it is not possible to travel now, so<br />
I’ve accepted it.<br />
‘With <strong>2021</strong> barely having started,<br />
it remains evident that looking<br />
after our health and well-being is a<br />
priority more than ever before.<br />
‘The first person you need to value<br />
and appreciate is yourself. We’ve<br />
been told by society not to be<br />
selfish and arrogant. I do feel that<br />
we actually misunderstand and take<br />
that statement too literally. Taking<br />
care of yourself is not selfish, but a<br />
priority. Before your flight takes off,<br />
you are told that if the masks drop,<br />
to put it on yourself first before<br />
helping anyone else. So if you don’t<br />
take care of yourself, how are you<br />
going to take care of those around<br />
you?<br />
Only when you prioritise your own<br />
well-being, will you be able to go<br />
out and help those around you.’<br />
Life is short.<br />
Live your most beautiful life.<br />
Every. single. day.<br />
Quick facts …<br />
Her greatest challenge is procrastination.<br />
She spoils herself with facial treatments and<br />
splurges on skincare products.<br />
Her motto in life is to give out love wherever<br />
you go.<br />
She loves make-up, and her favourite item is<br />
Too Faced Born This Way concealer.<br />
She can dance, and holds a note<br />
when singing.<br />
You can make her day with a bunch of roses.<br />
Any colour but yellow.<br />
She wants to go skydiving.<br />
There are three books she thinks changed<br />
her life … Robin Sharma’s The Monk Who Sold<br />
His Ferrari; Awaken the Giant Within by Tony<br />
Robbins, and Becoming Supernatural by Dr<br />
Joe Dispenza.<br />
MAKE <strong>2021</strong> YOUR BEST<br />
Work smart<br />
Give every opportunity a chance<br />
Take time to meditate or pray<br />
Be consciously grateful for every single<br />
little thing<br />
Be flexible<br />
Be present with your family<br />
Make sure to take time for self-care<br />
(nature walks, a good book, series or<br />
treatment you enjoy)<br />
Details: ruqayakalla.com or follow her on<br />
Instagram @ruqayakalla.<br />
Text: RIALIEN FURSTENBERG. • Photographer: JACO BOTHMA. • Make-up: ELAINE BOSHOFF.<br />
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Clarins Joli Rouge<br />
Velvet matte,<br />
luxuriously hydrating<br />
and long-wearing<br />
lipstick (for valentine<br />
smooching). R400 •<br />
Wink, wink. Clarins<br />
Mono Eye<br />
Shadow Velvet<br />
long-hold cream<br />
eyeshadow, with a<br />
fabulous smoothing<br />
effect, in White Shadow<br />
and Women In Black.<br />
R390 each.<br />
We love a<br />
primer, and<br />
Filorga Pore<br />
Express is one of<br />
our faves. A doubleaction,<br />
anti-ageing primer<br />
designed for combination<br />
to oily skin, it instantly blurs and<br />
mattifies the complexion – bye-bye enlarged<br />
pores, shine and other skin imperfections. R500<br />
• Filorga Global Repair Intensive Serum is a<br />
gorgeous, rich, restorative, anti-ageing serum<br />
designed specifically for more mature<br />
skin. R1395.<br />
Royal flush<br />
We’ve been dealt a love(ly) deck of cards this<br />
month … so reshuffle your cosmetic bags<br />
and make space for these beauties.<br />
It’s been called ‘your Botoxalternative<br />
anti-ageing<br />
moisturiser’ … Claire<br />
Hill S8-28 Anti-Ageing<br />
Moisturiser is a lightweight<br />
nourishing lotion<br />
that smooths away fine<br />
lines by naturally relaxing<br />
your facial muscles. Happy<br />
Valentine’s Day indeed! R1475<br />
• Claire Hill WPC Eye Complex<br />
is an advanced anti-ageing<br />
eye gel, with ingredients that<br />
naturally tighten blood vessels, relax<br />
muscles, reduce visible wrinkles and<br />
pigmentation, and is ideal for mature,<br />
sensitive skin. Top tip: If your skin’s<br />
irritated by Vit A (Retinols), this is a great<br />
alternative. R1865. Details clairehill.co.za<br />
Compiled by: KYM ARGO. Photos: MEGAN BRETT.<br />
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Nothing<br />
lovely<br />
about brown<br />
spots. This<br />
SVR Clairial<br />
Creme 10 helps<br />
extended brown<br />
spots disappear<br />
… lightening your<br />
complexion. It’s<br />
hypo-allergenic<br />
and you’ll see<br />
results in around six<br />
weeks. R567 from<br />
absoluteskin.co.za<br />
Optiphi Adagio has the<br />
perfect balance between<br />
wood, spice and sweet … it’s<br />
a lovely, feminine fragrance and<br />
just perfect for the heat of Summer<br />
and the month of love. R835<br />
from optiphi.com<br />
Placecol Excellence Gravity Lift<br />
Solution promises to give your face<br />
a visible lift and strengthens sagging<br />
skin. It tightens, firms and plumps the<br />
skin, erasing fine lines and wrinkles,<br />
and increasing radiance and vitality.<br />
R750 from placecol.com<br />
The easiest way<br />
to exfoliate<br />
is with these<br />
Skinderm Pure<br />
Exfoliating<br />
Glo Pads,<br />
which have<br />
AHA and BHA<br />
and remove<br />
dry, dull, tired<br />
skin, leaving<br />
your skin glowing,<br />
smooth and radiant. R395<br />
from Takealot.<br />
For those<br />
who love the<br />
vibe of the city, is there<br />
anywhere more romantic than NYC? We think<br />
not. Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue NYC Red is<br />
all sweet red apple and strawberry and jasmine<br />
sambac … luscious and intense and passionate.<br />
R515. Details: elizabetharden.co.za<br />
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Looks<br />
Valentine’s Day is all about keepsakes, and top<br />
of our lust list is this elegant Forever Close To My<br />
Heart Diamond Locket crafted by La Kaiser for<br />
Jimnojean. The 14kt solid gold pendant with a<br />
natural 1.2mm white diamond is on a 45cm 14kt<br />
solid gold chain, and you can place a pic of a<br />
loved one inside the locket. R5000.<br />
Details: jimnojean.com<br />
to make<br />
’em blush<br />
Charming coral. Stunning salmon. And pink<br />
in every shade. We’re looking at the world<br />
through rose-tinted glasses … and we’ve<br />
found looks that would give even the<br />
bad-tempered Queen of Hearts rosy cheeks!<br />
Nothing shady about these Miu-Miu<br />
pink gradient violet sunglasses. R4350<br />
from Sunglass Hut. Details: za.sunglasshut.com<br />
Compiled by DANIELLA GRAHAM<br />
Kicks to foster love<br />
If these love(ly) sneakers<br />
will do anything, they’ll<br />
remind you to love yourself,<br />
love others and love the<br />
world … all of which is<br />
precisely the ethos behind<br />
the Desigual el Love<br />
Spring Summer 2020<br />
collection. Quite fitting for<br />
Valentine’s Month! They’re<br />
also helluva stylish … love!<br />
R1949 from Desigual.<br />
Details: desi-sa.co.za<br />
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Ooh, this lilac bucket bag with beaded fringing<br />
gives us all the feels of the roaring twenties. It has a<br />
shoulder strap and a magnetic clasp closure. R699<br />
from Zara. Details: zara.com/za<br />
Lacy and racy swimwear to turn heads<br />
Have you ever felt more comfortable in your intimates<br />
than in your swimwear? Well, this is just how the Swim<br />
Intimates brand came about … and the range of<br />
bikinis – which could easily pass off as lingerie – is really<br />
gorgeous and oh-so-flattering. We’re gushing over the<br />
pretty field of flowers bikini. R499 for the top. R399 for<br />
the bottoms. Details: swimintimates.co.za<br />
From a picnic date<br />
to a trip to the<br />
bush, this pith<br />
helmet will<br />
give you<br />
some<br />
stylish<br />
safari<br />
vibes<br />
wherever<br />
you wear it.<br />
R595 from<br />
Elizabeth<br />
Summer. Details:<br />
elizabethsummer.com<br />
Wear your heart…<br />
On your sleeve? No, never<br />
mind that … we’re going<br />
to pop these Wilma heart<br />
baguette stone studs in our<br />
ears. Bling bling. R149. They pair<br />
perfectly with the cute and casual<br />
Ulla Babydoll Cami. R699. And voila! Your<br />
daytime date outfit is sorted. Both from<br />
Forever New. Details: forevernew.co.za<br />
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Love burns bright<br />
Oranges and lemons. Reds and pinks. And striking designs. Inspired by the feisty<br />
Queen of Hearts, we’ve fallen for all things bold and beautiful.<br />
WIN,<br />
WIN, WIN<br />
To win a bottle of Roku Gin, pop<br />
over to our Facebook page<br />
(@getitpretoriamagazine), find our<br />
Roku Gin post, and tag a gin-loving<br />
friend in the comments section.<br />
You’ve got until <strong>Feb</strong>ruary 10<br />
Turn heads<br />
with this<br />
pineappleshaped<br />
cartoon<br />
cushion.<br />
R120 from<br />
Takealot.<br />
Details:<br />
takealot.com<br />
and you can collect your<br />
prize after the alcohol<br />
ban lifts.<br />
Create the perfect<br />
atmosphere with<br />
this pink hyacinth<br />
fragrance diffuser<br />
from Woolies.<br />
R229. Details:<br />
woolworths.co.za<br />
A toast to your valentine (when the alcohol ban lifts)<br />
When there’s no longer a restriction on the sale of alcohol, here’s one of the<br />
first gins to pop into your shopping basket. The flavourful Japanese spirit,<br />
Roku Gin pairs perfectly with an arrangement of sweet delights, and<br />
the hexagonal shape of the bottle means it’ll look really trendy on your<br />
drinks trolley. For a real taste sensation, try the Roku Surimu gin and tonic<br />
cocktail. Just add 35ml Roku Gin to 15ml lemongrass syrup, stir and then<br />
top up with half soda and tonic. To make the lemongrass syrup, just blend<br />
200ml sugar syrup with a bag of lemongrass – leave four sticks for garnish<br />
– and strain. You’ll find Roku Gin for R299 at Makro, Pick n Pay, Checkers and<br />
selected TOPS at SPAR. Details: suntory.co.jp/wnb/rokugin<br />
Discover your<br />
fortune with one<br />
of these heartshaped<br />
fortune<br />
cookies dipped<br />
in milk or white<br />
chocolate from<br />
Woolies. R14.99.<br />
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If you’re anything like us, you can’t miss out on a sweet treat come Valentine’s Day … but perhaps you’re still focusing on your health<br />
goals after the festive season indulgences. Look no further than GD Chocolate Loaded Logs. They’re blended with raw honey<br />
and GD’s dark chocolate – so they’ll satisfy your sweet tooth – and you don’t need to feel guilty for indulging as they’re loaded with<br />
healthy goodness! There are four flavours … there’s the chewy and malty Collagen Loaded Log, citrus and tangy Vitamin C Loaded<br />
Log, an energy-boosting and malted-nutty tasting Maca Moringa Loaded Log and the coco-nutty and chocolatey Turmeric Loaded Log<br />
with anti-inflammatory benefits. Around R24.75 at health stores. Details: gdchocolate.com<br />
Is there anything quite as romantic as candlelight? We think<br />
not. And when the wax is designed in sensual moulds like<br />
these male and female bust candles by Okra Candles<br />
for Jimnojean, we’re quite certain they’ll set the mood for<br />
your valentine. You’ll find them in burnt orange, taupe, pale<br />
blue and pale gold – all with wonderful scents. R250 each.<br />
Details: jimnojean.com<br />
Step out in style<br />
wearing these gorgeous<br />
Chloe ballerina flats from<br />
House of Cinnamon. They<br />
have a leather trim and a<br />
bow, with a wonderfully 60s<br />
feel about them. We’ve got<br />
our eyes set on a red pair,<br />
but you’ll find them in black,<br />
navy and tan too. R1275.<br />
Details: house-ofcinnamon.co.za<br />
Compiled by DANIELLA GRAHAM<br />
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We know we can’t<br />
venture too far from<br />
our own garden for an<br />
al fresco snack<br />
given the lockdown<br />
restrictions, so roll<br />
out this large picnic<br />
rug with snazzy<br />
leather handle on<br />
your lawn. R495 on<br />
Dial-a-Picnic SA’s<br />
online shop. Details:<br />
picnicsouthafrica.co.za<br />
Create a delicious charcuterie-and-cheese<br />
platter on this Joie de Vivre heart board,<br />
R369 on Dial-a-Picnic SA’s online shop.<br />
Picnic perfect<br />
Be it a romantic date<br />
or a Mad Hatter’s tea<br />
party, try these picnicky<br />
delights … but if the<br />
Queen of Hearts has<br />
taught us anything, it’s<br />
for heaven’s sake, don’t<br />
steal any tarts!<br />
If you’re looking for something 100 per cent delicious to sip with<br />
zero per cent alcohol – perfect during the restrictions on the sale of<br />
alcohol, try Bavaria non-alcoholic beer. You may notice the bottles<br />
in the 0.0 per cent malt beverage range have a trendy new look … it’s<br />
in celebration of the brewery’s 300th anniversary. The fruity flavours are<br />
super-tasty … we enjoy the ginger lime and apple. Around R79.99 for a<br />
six-pack which you’ll find at Pick n Pay, SPAR, Checkers and Makro.<br />
Details: Follow @bavaria_za on Instagram.<br />
So you want to set the<br />
mood… Try the JBL Clip<br />
3. This Bluetooth speaker<br />
is small enough to<br />
attach to your belt<br />
or backpack but is<br />
rugged enough<br />
with a loud<br />
sound to use<br />
outside. It’s<br />
waterproof<br />
with a battery<br />
that’ll last up<br />
to 10 hours. We<br />
fancy this one<br />
in the colour sand.<br />
R999. Details: istore.co.za<br />
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The perks of picnics at home during lockdown … home-cooked meals!<br />
AN EASY-TO-EAT STRAWBERRY<br />
CHEESECAKE IN A JAR<br />
Makes eight small jars<br />
You’ll need: 200g shortbread biscuits<br />
(crumbed); 200g cream cheese;<br />
200ml double cream; 90ml icing<br />
sugar; 10ml vanilla extract; 500g<br />
strawberries, halved or quartered.<br />
How to: Crush the biscuits with a<br />
rolling pin, divide between the jars.<br />
Whisk the cream cheese, cream,<br />
75ml icing sugar and the vanilla<br />
extract until softly whipped.<br />
Add half of the strawberries and<br />
the remaining sugar into another<br />
bowl and crush with a fork to form a<br />
purée. Ripple the purée through the<br />
cream and divide between the jars.<br />
Top each cheesecake with remaining<br />
strawberries, secure the lids and chill<br />
until ready to pack up.<br />
JUICY CAJUN CHICKEN AND MANGO SKEWERS<br />
It’s still mango season … hooray! This tasty fruit is ideal for<br />
picnics at home, and it’s high in vitamins A and C as well<br />
as biotin, and the mineral potassium. Mangoes are also a<br />
source of vitamins B1 and B6 and free from fat, sodium and<br />
cholesterol. For a sweet summer treat, the South African<br />
Mango Growers’ Association shared this recipe for a batch<br />
of sticky Cajun chicken and mango skewers…<br />
How to: Toss raw chicken wings in Cajun spice with honey<br />
and mango juice. Grill on the braai or under an oven grill<br />
until crispy and slightly blackened. Serve on skewers with<br />
mango slices and lime wedges. It’s like summer on a stick!<br />
Details: @SAMangoes on Facebook or @MangoesSA on Insta.<br />
PORTABELLO AND LEMONY RICOTTA PUFF PASTRY TART<br />
Krone RD shares this tasty recipe – fitting for Valentine’s Day.<br />
You’ll need: 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry; 250g smooth<br />
ricotta cheese; 1 lemon (zested and juiced); 1 handful fresh<br />
oregano leaves (chopped); 6 large portabello mushrooms;<br />
olive oil; salt and pepper; baby greens or rocket for serving.<br />
How to: Place the sheet of puff pastry on a tray lined with<br />
baking paper and score a border 2cm in from the edge all<br />
the way around. Prick the pastry centre using a fork. Leave<br />
to rest in the fridge for about an hour. Meanwhile, preheat<br />
the oven to 220˚C with an empty baking sheet in it to get<br />
hot. When the oven reaches temperature, carefully lift the<br />
puff pastry using the baking paper and place it onto the<br />
hot tray. Blind bake (baking without the filling) the puff<br />
pastry sheet until golden brown all over. This should take<br />
about 20 minutes. Remove the pastry from the oven and<br />
allow to cool. Press down the centre of the pastry so you<br />
are left with a puffy border.<br />
Whisk the ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice and oregano<br />
together. Season well with salt and pepper. Spread the<br />
mixture into the centre of the tart. Top with portabello<br />
mushrooms and season them well. Toss the baby greens in<br />
a little olive oil and lemon juice, and scatter it over the tart<br />
before serving.<br />
When lockdown restrictions lift, be sure to order Krone RD<br />
MCC and pair it with this dish.<br />
Compiled by DANIELLA GRAHAM and RIALIEN FURSTENBERG<br />
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GOOD for your HEART<br />
When you care for your heart, your entire body benefits. We’ve got a<br />
few healthful food tips to keep your ticker in tip-top condition.<br />
Compiled by RIALIEN FURSTENBERG<br />
With so<br />
much talk about<br />
our hearts (broken<br />
or not), there is no<br />
time like Valentine’s<br />
Month to show your<br />
heart some love. After<br />
all, this muscular organ<br />
works hard, without breaks, to<br />
keep you alive. So, you need to<br />
do your part.<br />
Herbalife Nutrition’s Florencia Braga<br />
shares five easy pointers to strengthen<br />
your heart.<br />
CHEW THE FAT<br />
For long-term heart health, some fats<br />
are better than others. There are two<br />
types of fat: saturated and unsaturated.<br />
Saturated: This ‘bad’ fat is found in<br />
red meat, full-cream dairy products,<br />
cheese and many commercially<br />
prepared baked goods. Major sources<br />
of saturated fat are fast, snack and<br />
processed foods such as pizza,<br />
dairy desserts, bacon, hamburgers,<br />
and cookies.<br />
Unsaturated: This is a healthy<br />
fat, and there are two kinds<br />
– monounsaturated and<br />
polyunsaturated, also known as<br />
Omega-9, -6 and -3. Omega-9 fats are<br />
mostly present in olive oil, almonds<br />
and avocados, while you can get<br />
Omega-6 fats from sunflower oil and<br />
seeds, corn and soy oil, pine nuts,<br />
pecan nuts<br />
and Brazil nuts.<br />
Fish-sourced Omega-3<br />
fats are also useful for<br />
our heart health. They can be found<br />
in fatty fish like herring, salmon and<br />
sardines, and can contribute to the<br />
maintenance of normal blood pressure,<br />
blood triglycerides concentration and<br />
heart functions.<br />
(DON’T) SPILL THE SALT<br />
Excessive sodium intake is linked to<br />
high blood pressure, which can put<br />
strain on your heart. Healthcare experts<br />
advise that you limit your sodium<br />
intake up to 2g per day (or up to 5g =<br />
5ml of salt per day). Tip: Keep a 2.5ml<br />
measuring spoon in your salt container<br />
to know how much you are adding,<br />
rather than grabbing the salt shaker.<br />
BE<br />
MODERATELY<br />
MERRY<br />
You can still enjoy a<br />
drink with a kick, but<br />
don’t go overboard<br />
– no more than one<br />
drink a day for women<br />
and two a day for men. One<br />
drink is a small glass of wine<br />
(120ml), a can of beer (340ml) or a tot<br />
of any spirit (25ml).<br />
GET ACTIVE<br />
Getting your heart rate up through<br />
exercise not only reduces the risk<br />
of cardiovascular disease, but it also<br />
improves your bones and muscle<br />
tone. Aim for at least 150 minutes<br />
of moderate-intensity physical<br />
activity or 75 minutes of vigorousintensity<br />
physical activity throughout<br />
the week.<br />
PORTION WITH CAUTION<br />
Try to portion your plate according<br />
to the ‘plate model’ where half of<br />
your plate consists of non-starchy<br />
vegetables (broccoli, cabbage,<br />
tomatoes, cucumber and carrots), a<br />
quarter of your plate consists of high<br />
fibre starches (brown rice, wholewheat<br />
pasta, sweet potato, butternut)<br />
and a quarter of your plate consists of<br />
lean protein (grilled skinless chicken,<br />
fish, lean mince, ostrich meat, soya.)<br />
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Heart-happy foods<br />
Berries: Blueberries, strawberries,<br />
raspberries and blackberries can<br />
significantly reduce the build-up of<br />
bad cholesterol, a culprit contributing<br />
to heart disease and strokes.<br />
Black beans: They are packed with<br />
heart-healthy nutrients. Folate,<br />
antioxidants and magnesium can help<br />
lower blood pressure. Their fibre helps<br />
control both cholesterol and blood<br />
sugar levels.<br />
Swiss chard: This dark green, leafy<br />
vegetable is rich in potassium and<br />
magnesium. These minerals help<br />
control blood pressure. Swiss chard<br />
also has heart-healthy fibre, vitamin A<br />
and antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin.<br />
Oats: The antioxidants present in oats<br />
are beneficial for heart disease, and<br />
the dietary fiber helps lower the bad<br />
cholesterol without affecting the<br />
good cholesterol.<br />
Tomatoes: A high-potassium food,<br />
tomatoes also contain the antioxidant<br />
lycopene. They may assist in lowering<br />
cholesterol while also keeping blood<br />
vessels open. This in turn lowers your<br />
risk for heart attacks.<br />
Dark chocolate (at least 60–70 per<br />
cent cocoa): Contains flavonoids<br />
called polyphenols, which may<br />
help blood pressure, clotting and<br />
inflammation.<br />
A healthy treat – date and chocolate balls<br />
You’ll need:<br />
40g dark chocolate (broken into<br />
pieces); 15ml cocoa; 45ml low-fat milk;<br />
5ml vanilla essence; 250g pitted dates<br />
(finely chopped); 100ml desiccated<br />
coconut; extra coconut and cocoa to<br />
decorate with.<br />
How to:<br />
Place chocolate in a glass bowl and<br />
melt over gently simmering water.<br />
Mix cocoa with some of the milk to<br />
form a paste and mix with remaining<br />
milk and vanilla. Stir some of the<br />
melted chocolate into the milk<br />
mixture until smooth. Mix into the<br />
warm chocolate. Stir in dates and<br />
coconut. Place spoonfuls of the<br />
mixture onto baking paper and<br />
sprinkle with coconut or cocoa and<br />
allow to set.<br />
Alternatively, allow to cool slightly and<br />
then roll into balls. Roll balls into extra<br />
coconut or cocoa, if preferred. Cool in<br />
the fridge.<br />
Head over to cookingfromtheheart.co.za<br />
for more heart-healthy recipes.<br />
More than ‘just water’ for<br />
the health-conscious<br />
Health is the new wealth, so they say,<br />
but we know the feeling when the<br />
healthy option doesn’t seem quite<br />
so appealing … especially when it<br />
comes to social drinks. That’s why<br />
we’re raving about A1 Fruit Water.<br />
It’s natural sparkling water infused<br />
with citrus fruit … think grapefruit,<br />
lemon and mandarin – our fave. You’d<br />
honestly never guess these tasty thirst<br />
quenchers are zero calories, and free<br />
of sugar, sweeteners, preservatives<br />
and gluten. They’re vegan and<br />
diabetic friendly too. After all, the<br />
aim of A1 Fruit Water is ‘hydration by<br />
nature’. R399 a case, and you’ll find it<br />
on Takealot.<br />
Details: a1fruitwater.com or follow<br />
@a1sparklingwater on Facebook<br />
and Instagram.<br />
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The birds and<br />
Don’t panic ... we’re not about to give you ‘the talk’. We’re sharing apps, books,<br />
facts and treats that have to do with these marvellous creatures<br />
Have you ever spotted a bird and wished you had your bird<br />
book nearby? We know we have. We may not carry our bird book<br />
around but if there’s one thing that’s guaranteed to be in our<br />
back pocket wherever we go, it’s our phone. That’s why the new<br />
app, BirdPro, is so handy. It’ll help you to identify and find out<br />
more about birds and their calls, and it’s not just for amateurs,<br />
we’re sure birding enthusiasts will find something to learn too …<br />
like the names of birds in 16 languages. It’s said to be a groundbreaking<br />
app and it won the Most Innovative Solution for 2020 in<br />
the MTN Business App of the Year Awards. Even better, it proves<br />
local really is lekker as it was developed by Linden resident,<br />
Herman van den Berg. Details: Download BirdPro on the App Store.<br />
Compiled by DANIELLA GRAHAM<br />
The 2020 lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic<br />
was bound to make many of us feel a little grumpy<br />
at some point, but wildlife photographer Lynne<br />
Wilde didn’t quite expect to find a grumpylooking<br />
crested barbet in her Bryanston garden.<br />
When she could no longer ignore his ‘insistent<br />
calls’, she decided to feed and photograph him,<br />
and she named him Grumpy Crestie. She let her<br />
imagination run wild with what he would say if he<br />
could speak a language like English, and so she<br />
began to capture his daily antics and post them<br />
on a local Facebook group. Her posts made many<br />
smile, and it wasn’t long before Grumpy Crestie had<br />
built such a strong fan base that Lynne decided he<br />
needed his own Facebook and Instagram pages.<br />
She continued to document photographs and a<br />
daily diary of the bird and his bride, Lady Chatterly,<br />
and fans lapped up the posts. To end off last year,<br />
Grumpy Crestie’s photos and antics were compiled<br />
into a colourful, witty and downright amusing 120-<br />
page book – terrific for your coffee table and to take<br />
your mind off even more lockdown restrictions in<br />
<strong>2021</strong>. Order the book online and have it delivered<br />
to your door. R299. Details: You’ll find the link to order<br />
the book on the Grumpy Crestie Facebook page, and<br />
you can follow @grumpycrestie on Instagram too.<br />
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the bees<br />
There’s a reason we say ‘as busy as a bee’…<br />
Bees are awfully busy creatures, especially in the summertime. The gardening<br />
app Candide started the #PolliNationSA movement to encourage South<br />
Africans to grow bee-friendly plants.<br />
Here are 10 things you can do to help the busy bees…<br />
1. Plant a veggie and fruit garden … even in a small patch.<br />
2. Place pebbles and rocks in a shallow plate of water outside in the shade.<br />
3. Plant a variety of flowers that last from early Spring to late Autumn in clumps<br />
so bees can find them easily.<br />
4. Use bee-friendly pesticides and natural remedies like vinegar, Epsom salt and<br />
essential oils.<br />
5. Support organic farmers rather than farming methods that use pesticides.<br />
6. Buy raw honey from local beekeepers … it’s more nutritious than some of<br />
the types of honey bought in stores which can be processed, pasteurised and<br />
loaded with added sugars.<br />
7. Help solitary bees by setting up a Candide Solitary Bee Hotel in your garden.<br />
It’s a rectangular piece of wood with a few holes of different sizes bored into it to<br />
mimic the natural breeding nests to attract solitary bees. R240 from candide.co.za<br />
8. Square off a section of your lawn that can grow wild and free as bees don’t like<br />
lawn without flowers.<br />
9. Don’t weed your garden as some – like dandelions – can be a great source of<br />
food for bees.<br />
10. Stay still if a bee is around or lands on you – it’s probably just trying to see if<br />
you have any nectar and will most likely fly away. Learn to love these creatures.<br />
Check out the #PolliNationSA campaign by downloading the free Candide App<br />
on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Details: candide.co.za<br />
‘Sweets for my sweet,<br />
sugar for my honey,’<br />
so The Searchers<br />
sang, and the<br />
Darling Sweet Raw<br />
Veld Flower Honey<br />
has us singing<br />
all sorts of sweet<br />
nothings. R140<br />
for 500g. Details:<br />
darlingsweet.co.za<br />
If you’re looking for a way to<br />
moisturise and strengthen your hair<br />
while getting the frizz and tangles<br />
under control (hands up those who<br />
holidayed in humid KZN), try Crème<br />
of Nature’s Moisture Replenish &<br />
Strength Hair Mask. It uses natural<br />
ingredients of pure honey, coconut<br />
oil and shea butter. R199.95 from<br />
Clicks and Dis-Chem. Details:<br />
@cremeofnature_sa on Instagram<br />
‘A slice of pecan pie in a glass of Jack’<br />
… this is how the master distiller<br />
describes Jack Daniel’s Tennessee<br />
Honey. It has a light sweet-honeyed<br />
aroma with that Jack Daniels classic<br />
sugary charcoal fragrance. When<br />
the ban on alcohol lifts, try it with<br />
lemonade, dry lemon or on the rocks.<br />
Around R279 for 750ml.<br />
Details: jackdaniels.com/en-za<br />
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LOVE<br />
gardening<br />
Heart and soul<br />
It may be a bit cheesy but we<br />
don’t care … after all, who can<br />
resist hearts during Valentine’s<br />
Month? Look carefully at the new<br />
‘Heart and Soul’ petunia and you will<br />
see the pretty hearts on the petals.<br />
Clever! This novelty petunia produces<br />
lots of large single flowers on a nicely<br />
compact and bushy plant. To bring out the<br />
hearts, plant it in full sun, in soil that drains<br />
well and give it the tender loving care of<br />
fertiliser once a month. It’s also a great<br />
option for hanging baskets and containers.<br />
Details: ballstraathof.co.za<br />
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Indoor plant of the month<br />
Roses are always a winner during Valentine’s Month, and for<br />
long-lasting blooms, pot roses are the best. Choose one with a good<br />
selection of buds in addition to the open flowers. There are so many<br />
colours that it is easy to give your loved one their favourite. And let’s<br />
face it, there is nothing more appealing than a perfect rose bloom<br />
in miniature. Pot roses can be displayed in any position that receives<br />
bright light, indoors or on the patio. Remember roses love water,<br />
so keep the soil moist. After flowering, take the pot outdoors and<br />
cut back the stems to 5cm above the ground. As soon as it shoots,<br />
fertilise with a liquid feed and after two months it will flower again.<br />
It can then be taken back indoors, kept as an outdoor pot rose, or<br />
planted in the soil where it will receive at least six hours of sun a day.<br />
Details: lvgplant.co.za<br />
Veggie of the month<br />
For those who like it hot, the range of table-top<br />
dwarf pot peppers grow happily indoors, producing<br />
mild to hot chillies. The compact plants (15 to 35cm<br />
tall) bear fruit in the pot and can be harvested when<br />
needed. Grown indoors they need bright light<br />
and medium watering; let the soil almost dry out<br />
before watering again. For good fruit production,<br />
apply a liquid fertiliser at half strength every two<br />
weeks. Plants can remain in the pot (both indoors<br />
or outdoors) or transplanted into the garden, where<br />
they need morning sun and afternoon shade. The<br />
names say it all: hot burrito (Red), hot carrot (yellow),<br />
hot fajita (red), macho (red), cosmo (purple) and the<br />
ever-popular jalapeño. Details: ballstraathof.co.za<br />
Garden tasks for <strong>Feb</strong>ruary<br />
Help plants to survive the heat by watering regularly and<br />
mulching beds to keep the soil cool. • Summer annuals looking<br />
tired? Replace them with heat-hardy marigolds, zinnia, salvia,<br />
and portulaca. • Cut back pelargoniums and trim ivy leaf<br />
varieties that have become untidy. • Water the lawn regularly<br />
and in very hot weather set the mower so that the grass is<br />
higher to shade the roots. • Delay fertilising until the end of<br />
<strong>Feb</strong>ruary or early March when it is cooler. • Vegetables that<br />
get midday and afternoon sun can be protected with a 20 or<br />
40 per cent shade cloth. This also helps to save water because<br />
they do not need watering as much. • Keep pests under control<br />
with an organic insecticide like Ludwig’s Insect Spray or<br />
Margaret Roberts Organic Insect Spray. • Keep your birdbaths<br />
filled with fresh water for the birds and butterflies.<br />
Text: ALICE COTZEE<br />
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Is there anything worse than<br />
chopping under a dim light? We<br />
think not. That’s why we’re after<br />
one of these indoor pendants<br />
from The Lighting Warehouse<br />
that’ll make our kitchen not<br />
only bright but super stylish<br />
too. Choose Dormer (left),<br />
R799, or Jozi (right), R499.<br />
Details: lightingwarehouse.co.za<br />
The heart of a home<br />
Lockdown’s not easing up … so here’s to spending many more hours in our kitchens<br />
NEED HIGH RES IMAGE<br />
If you’re a wine aficionado, you<br />
probably don’t only have an eye<br />
out for new bottles to add to your<br />
collection but how to store them<br />
too. Miele has a fantastic range of<br />
wine conditioning units to provide<br />
the best storage conditions, no<br />
matter how long you plan to keep<br />
a bottle. The company advises it’s<br />
best to store wine in a constant and<br />
steady climate… Heat is one of wine’s<br />
biggest enemies. UV rays can cause<br />
chemical reactions in wine. Vibrations<br />
can damage wine in the long term.<br />
And an odourless environment is<br />
essential. The wine conditioning units<br />
are pricey but worth it. From R39 999.<br />
Details: miele.co.za<br />
Compiled by DANIELLA GRAHAM<br />
If binge-watching reality TV cooking shows has taught us anything, it’s<br />
just how important presentation is when it comes to plating a meal.<br />
And when you start off with unique and stylish crockery, we feel half the<br />
battle’s already won. Cue Setamono Japanese Homeware which has a<br />
range of gorgeous handcrafted Japanese artisan ceramics. We’re pretty<br />
sure you’ll find your friends drooling even before the meal is served! The<br />
tableware has wonderful textures, colours and glazes, and you’ll also find<br />
some lovely kitchenware, like a huge selection of Hibachi table grills. For our<br />
Valentine’s Day spread, we’ve got our eyes set on this Makoto plate …<br />
this one’s a medium size for R330. Details: setamono.co.za<br />
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Everything but<br />
the kitchen sink...<br />
Now there’s a saying we know pretty<br />
well but, trust us, if your kitchen sink<br />
had the hansgrohe Talis M54, you’d<br />
be finding a way to protect it with<br />
all your might. With a smooth, high<br />
arc design and subtle temperature<br />
indicators, this slender tap is a perfect<br />
fit for a modern, open-plan and<br />
sociable kitchen. It uses technology<br />
to reduce water consumption, and<br />
there’s a pull-out spout to wash your<br />
veggies or dishes – so convenient! It’s<br />
easy to clean too … just rub off the<br />
limescale build-up with your finger.<br />
You’ll find it in matt black and chrome.<br />
From R4480.20.<br />
Details: hansgrohe.co.za<br />
Spruce up the most important<br />
room in your home with this<br />
super-handy Jasper<br />
five-hook kitchen plaque<br />
from Mr Price Home. R129.99.<br />
Details: mrphome.com<br />
It’s all in the details … and we’re<br />
sure your guests will enjoy tucking<br />
into their meals with this 16-piece<br />
stainless steel cutlery set in rose<br />
gold from Mr Price Home. R349.99.<br />
New year, new look<br />
If we perfected anything in 2020, it was the art of nesting … and for most of us<br />
during lockdown, our kitchens were the room in our homes that brought us the<br />
most joy. (Remember all the loaves of banana bread and sourdough we baked?)<br />
If the heart of your home needs a bit of spit ’n polish, you’re probably looking<br />
for a trendy new paint colour. Try Plascon Golden Syrup … it’s a warm, sunny<br />
yellow that’s thought to be a positive and uplifting colour, which is why it’s the<br />
company’s favourite hue for <strong>2021</strong>. Go on, give your kitchen that warm fuzzy glow<br />
and feel inspired to continue cooking up a storm this year. If you’re really not sure<br />
how to use this colour, just ask the colour advice team.<br />
Details: colouradvice@kansaiplascon.co.za<br />
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At ONE with nature<br />
A roaring lion was our alarm clock.<br />
Giraffes played hide and seek. And<br />
fireflies surrounded us on a game drive.<br />
The beauty of the African bush is the<br />
backdrop of Abelana River Lodge,<br />
which is nothing short of luxurious.<br />
Text: MEGAN BRETT. Photographs: ABELANA GAME RESERVE & MEGAN BRETT.<br />
Our field ranger didn’t miss a beat during our drives,<br />
not even this small chameleon crossing the road.<br />
A pretty grey heron soaks up the African sun.<br />
A giraffe stands proud for a safari photo op.<br />
The bush fever hit when we were on our first game drive<br />
and we spotted a giraffe in the middle of the road, barely a<br />
few metres from us, standing tall and proud as he gave us a<br />
cautious look. There’s just something captivating about the<br />
feeling of exclusivity on a safari and having this prominent<br />
creature with long beautiful eyelashes look straight at you.<br />
We arrived at the entrance of Abelana River Lodge in<br />
Phalaborwa all hot and bothered from the long drive …<br />
but that feeling quickly subsided as we walked through this<br />
gorgeous lodge and caught sight of the infinity pool, which<br />
overlooks the Selati River and straight out into the reserve. It<br />
was then we knew this trip was going to be something special.<br />
The river is home to an abundance of wildlife and a variety<br />
of bird species. You may even be lucky enough to have a<br />
giant kingfisher land on the edge of the balcony of your<br />
room. And as for rooms, there was no need to call dibs on<br />
any of the 20 newly rebuilt rooms … they all face the river so<br />
the view is incredible.<br />
Imagine waking up at 4am to the sound of a lion's roar. Gosh,<br />
did that awaken the inner beast in us! To top that off, on our<br />
very first day we saw hippos splashing and wheezing away<br />
from our balcony, and we spotted some beautiful birds from<br />
our private outdoor shower. Yes, being naked in nature is a<br />
thing … and it’s a sure way to start your day feeling refreshed.<br />
If that doesn't get you going, the bush coffee at Dube Dube<br />
dam on your early morning game drive will. We were already<br />
buzzing by the time we stopped for a cuppa, just minutes after<br />
we’d spotted a glorious grey heron soaking up the sun.<br />
The safari game drives are just amazing … to think, you could<br />
easily be the only vehicle exploring more than 15000ha at any<br />
given time. It’s a complete authentic safari experience. The<br />
giraffes stole the limelight on this trip … we spotted them<br />
all around the reserve, and they put on quite the show …<br />
ambling, chewing bones for calcium and attempting to hide<br />
behind trees to try to camouflage themselves – their version of<br />
hide-and-seek!<br />
After a three-hour game drive, you really work up an<br />
appetite and Abelana sure knows how to put out a breakfast<br />
spread, including hot meal options … we never say no to<br />
eggs Benedict!<br />
There’s so much to choose from – the main area of the lodge<br />
has indoor and outdoor dining areas, lounge, beautiful bar and<br />
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a pool. We could easily spend the whole day sipping rock<br />
shandies and cooling off in the infinity pool, listening to the<br />
calls of nature and the trickle of running water while gazing<br />
at the river. It’s seriously tranquil. Or maybe escape and<br />
lounge on the bedroom’s balcony with a good book.<br />
The afternoon game drives are just as stunning as the<br />
morning ones. Vic, our field guide, was so knowledgeable …<br />
there was no question he couldn’t answer. Not to mention<br />
that he has eyes like a hawk … he didn’t miss a thing, not<br />
even a chameleon crossing the road went unnoticed.<br />
This reserve is home to the Big 5 with a rich diversity of fauna<br />
and flora. The bush is thick and lush, and the terrain is varied.<br />
We were all particularly set on spotting a lion throughout<br />
the trip, especially after waking up to his roar on the first<br />
morning, but unfortunately, he had a way of hiding from us.<br />
We were thrilled to see all sorts of other animals, like zebra,<br />
waterbuck, wildebeest, impala … the list goes on. We even<br />
crossed paths with two cheeky elephants who came over<br />
to say hi. The afternoon drives carry on until after sunset.<br />
One memorable moment happened as we headed back to<br />
the lodge. Our guide stopped in the middle of a bridge and<br />
turned off the vehicle. As we kept dead still, in pitch-black<br />
darkness, with just the reflection of the water and the stars<br />
above, we saw flickers of light surround us as fireflies circled<br />
the area. It was magical.<br />
Back at the lodge, the soft lighting combined with the<br />
contemporary and African-influenced decor set a warm<br />
and welcoming tone. On the first night, while we wined<br />
and dined in true VIP style, we chatted with CEO, Ian<br />
Beauchamp, who told us the lodge is committed to<br />
sustainable tourism, and he and his team work with the<br />
Mashishimale community to create jobs for them while<br />
conserving and protecting the wilderness. After all, abelana<br />
means ‘to share amongst each other’.<br />
The food is another highlight, and every night you can<br />
expect something different, either an à la carte menu, a set<br />
menu or a braai with a wide selection of salads. All meals<br />
throughout the trip were well portioned and beautifully<br />
presented. The coconut and butternut soup with crispy<br />
butternut shavings was a real hit.<br />
A staff member will safely escort you when you retire to your<br />
exquisite and spacious thatch en-suite room for the night,<br />
should you encounter a hippo.<br />
We so enjoyed lazing about the infinity pool,<br />
admiring the natural beauty of the river.<br />
The luxurious en-suite rooms with a balcony<br />
overlook the Selati River.<br />
Returning at night can be rather romantic. As you enter, you<br />
will find a bed covered in draped netting lit by gorgeous<br />
hanging lampshades – making this the perfect spot to bring<br />
along that someone special. Not to mention the bathroom<br />
with his-and-hers basins, long-hanging mirrors and an openplan<br />
shower – all in plain sight of the river. We particularly<br />
enjoyed sleeping with our sliding door open and mesh door<br />
closed, making it easy to fall asleep to the sounds of nightlife<br />
in the private reserve.<br />
Just when we thought we’d experienced it all, we were<br />
taken on an hour-long safari to the Abelana Safari Camp<br />
on the south side of the reserve which is among distinctive<br />
rock formations. We had one of the most memorable<br />
sundowners high up on a deck on top of 'The jewel of<br />
Abelana' as it’s known by some. We sipped away as we<br />
watched the sunset and even spotted impala drinking<br />
water over 100m down below.<br />
This campsite is completely off-the-grid and can<br />
accommodate eight people in four luxury tents. Perfect for<br />
intimate get-togethers and guests looking for a more rustic<br />
stay. We're told that if you’re lucky, you might even see a<br />
leopard walk around the camp at night.<br />
On our last day, the reality of going back home sank in, but<br />
to our surprise, we could reminisce over a lovely bush spread<br />
of tasty snacks, fine wine and G&Ts in all sorts of flavours.<br />
When we returned to the lodge, the boma next to the river<br />
was lit and the braai was on the go. As the night was still<br />
young, we couldn’t resist one last dip in the pool.<br />
Our three-night stay was a real treat … and it ended on a<br />
high when we finally spotted a lion on the early morning<br />
drive before we headed home.<br />
If you’re looking for long-lasting memories among the<br />
beauty of the African bush, then look no further than<br />
Abelana Game Reserve.<br />
One night’s stay at Abelana River Lodge in an airconditioned<br />
suite with en-suite indoor and outdoor showers<br />
is R7500 a person a night sharing. This includes all meals, teas<br />
and coffees, morning and afternoon/evening game drives<br />
with qualified guide and tracker and an optional walk.<br />
Details: 061-952-4302, res@abelanagamereserve.com or<br />
abelanagamereserve.com<br />
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Spoil<br />
<strong>Feb</strong>ruary<br />
The rosé we love the most<br />
We’re playing Queen of Hearts this Valentine’s<br />
Day, and trust us when we tell you a bottle of the<br />
extraordinary Jean Roi Cap Provincial Rosé 2018<br />
will capture your true love’s heart. What’s more, this<br />
premium rosé from Anthonij Rupert Wyne is<br />
guaranteed to take your love for this style of wine up<br />
a notch too. A blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Shiraz,<br />
the pale copper pink wine takes its cue from the<br />
international Summer drinking styles, and is a fusion<br />
of fresh fruit flavours – think melon, peach and<br />
nectarine with a little lemon zest twist. Its regal bottle<br />
is embossed with JR (paying homage to Jean Roi,<br />
the French Huguenot from Provence who pioneered<br />
the L’Ormarins Wine Estate’s 300-year-old viticultural<br />
history), and the wine is lovely for a valentine toast<br />
at sunset, but is also perfect with delicious nectarine<br />
caprese salad, with grilled prawns and crayfish, or<br />
seared duck breast served with a raspberry jus (just<br />
a few ideas for your valentine dinner date). Oh …<br />
and just to set the record straight … it’s not only<br />
for the girls. Real men do most certainly drink pink.<br />
This wine costs around R240 a bottle, and you can<br />
get it from specialist wine stores as well as directly<br />
from Anthonij Rupert Wyne at rupertwines.com.<br />
Since we really, really love our readers, we’re giving<br />
away a case of this wine for you to share with your<br />
valentine (or not, as the case may be … nothing<br />
wrong with a little self-love). To enter, all you need do<br />
is visit our Facebook page (@getitpretoriamagazine)<br />
or Instagram page (@getitptamagazine), and tag a<br />
rosé-loving friend in the comments section.<br />
Entries close <strong>Feb</strong>ruary 26.<br />
Prizes will only be delivered once the alcohol ban is lifted.<br />
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