JHB West - May 2021

JOBURG WEST
WIN
Stylish goodies to
make mom swoon
Warm up with
thrilling reads
and great wines
BEACH PLEASE
Coastal paradise
at Thonga
Beach Lodge
#BAKEGOALS
SISTERS CHANTAL LE ROUX & MONICA
D’MAYE ... LIVING THE SWEET LIFE
SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD
MAY 21

CONTENTS
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National Group Editor and National Sales
Kym Argo
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Subeditor Rose Chinery, Lorraine Brown
Contributors Rialien Furstenberg
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WHY DON’T YOU...
5 Indulge in shows, fun and laughter this month
6 Thrilling reads and a sophisticated wine
WISH LIST
8 Indulge in bright, bold and beautiful goodies
PEOPLE
10 Sisters Chantal le Roux and Monica D’Maye started a business midst
a pandemic and economic gloom. Today, they’re smiling all the way
BEAUTY
12 We’ve found five of the most desirable scents on the beauty
shelves. Spritz away!
FOOD & WINE
20 It is going to be a delicious May with rainbow salads and tasty tapas
23 Sip on these new wines to celebrate autumn
DECOR & GARDEN
24 Gentle hues and touch-me textures … ring in the decor changes as
the cooler weather rolls in
26 Our top garden tasks and tips for the month
WIN
11 A gorgeous Mother’s Day smash heart filled with sweet delights
18 A hamper, overflowing with stylish goodies from our favourite
brands, worth more than R7000
34 Win a bottle of the luscious new Guess Bella Vita
COVER LOOK
Personality: Chantal le Roux & Monica D’Maye
Photographer: Jaco Bothma
Make-up & hair: Elaine Boshoff & Antoinette de Beer
MAY 21
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Riverside prides itself on
providing the best quality
farm fresh produce at the
lowest possible prices direct to
you. Steven has always given
quality freshly picked
vegetables and the best
service in town!
11 Pretoria St., Krugersdorp
011 660 3508/9
Fax: 011 665 2801
email:steven@riversidemp.co.za
TRADING HOURS:
Mon-Fri 6.30am-6:00pm
Sat 6.30am-5.30pm
Sun 7.00am-1.30pm

A hot date!
Indulge in shows, fun and laughter this month
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Gather your friends and family
and head over to the Cedar
Tree Craft Market. Think leather
items, home-baked treats, handmade
products, craft drinks, jewellery, plants,
clothes, gifts, kids’ entertainment and
live music. Entrance is free and pets
on a leash are welcome. There will
be a market on Mother’s Day with
singer Peter B and the 30th Ernie Bates
will perform live. Ample seating will
be available. Time for both markets:
10am to 3pm. Venue: Khosa Sports
Club, corner of Shannon Road and
Frederick Cooper Drive, Krugersdorp.
Details: Chanelle on 081 500 6884 or
westsidemarkets@gmail.com.
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The vultures are circling above,
SAA is on Mayday, Tito is trying
to Veto, Cyril is stuck in the middle,
cause Ace is still running the place,
Woolies is selling Hyena friendly
Honey, Dolla celebrates 21 years in
the industry and Ouma Dowe Dolla is
coming for the birthday celebrations
... All of which means South Africa is in
bigger trouble than we all thought ...
‘Things will have to change my broer
... dis nou of nooit!’ A theatre show
not-to-be-missed with Margit Meyer-
Rödenbeck at Garden World. Time:
2pm. Cost: R180 per person. Details:
011 957 2545, www. gardenworld.co.za
or corne@gardenworld.co.za.
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Enjoy a picnic next to a river
in the beautiful gardens of
Toadbury Hall Country Hotel, while
listening to some of the greatest hits
from musical theatre. With brilliant
performers like Yamikani Mahaka-
Phiri, Betty Bangles and Grant Towers
you are fun and laughter guaranteed!
Time: 4pm. Cost: R100 per person.
Picnic baskets are available to order.
Details: 010 593 7523 or enquiries@
toadbury.co.za
Celebrate Mother’s Day with the hugely entertaining and multiaward
winning actress, Lizz Meiring at Garden World. Treat
mom to a show and a scrumptious three-course lunch (and
they’ll even throw in a gift for every mom!). Time: 12 noon.
Cost: R295 per person and R185 for children aged 4 to 10 years.
Space is limited so booking is essential. Details: 011 957 2545,
www. gardenworld.co.za or corne@gardenworld.co.za.
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Book club
Mothers. Daughters. And a handful of thrilling reads.
Mother. Daughter. Angel. Monster? When Lisa Jewel, one of our favourite authors,
endorses a book, saying ‘Set my nerves jangling,’ you know it’s a not-to-be-missed
read. The Push revolves around mother Blythe, who wants to give her first child,
Violet, all the love she deserves … all the love her own mother withheld. But
Violet’s not an easy child, demanding, fretful, unsmiling. And for Blythe, it’s a case
of motherhood being not at all what she hoped for, and everything she feared.
Dark, disturbing, gripping … Ashley Audrain’s debut novel is all that and more.
• She wanted a child, so she took one. Call Me Mummy (another debut novel,
this one by Tina Baker) kicks off as Mummy – a glamorous, uptight woman who
has everything except a child, kidnaps five-year-old Tonya (Mummy’ll have to
change that name, so common). But Tonya’s not the perfect child Mummy was
expecting … in fact, she’s a foul-mouthed mini version of her real mum, Kim,
who’s been labelled ‘scummy mummy’ by the media, and thinks she deserves to
have her other children removed from her care too. Thrilling, harrowing, bleak …
and unputdownable. Both available from exclusivebooks.co.za
Glen Carlou Gravel Quarry Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a
sophisticated and powerful wine … all layers of ripe
blackcurrants, dark berries, dark chocolate and hints of
bramble and cedar. It’s full and complex … like a few of the
books on this page. You’ll find it for R440 at glencarlou.com
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We need at least one book this month
where mums and daughters love,
comfort and support. Hello Danielle
Steel. The Affair revolves around a family
of successful women (typical DS …
it’s all designers and TV stars, a fashion
magazine editor and a court judge) …
and life’s perfect and glam. Until one is
heartbroken and humiliated when news
of her husband’s affair is splashed over
the pages of the newspaper. Mum and
daughters come together to heal …
and all five realise family is what matters
most in life. • You’ve seen the series on
Netflix … Kristin Hannah’s Firefly Lane
kicks off in the early 1970s, when an
unlikely friendship is formed between
two girls, one that lasts through 30 years.
They’ve been through a lot, but one act
of betrayal may be the hurdle that tears
them apart. Read it, then share with
your best friend.
Oh, joy! A new JD Robb. Not so joyful
for successful young sculptor Arial
Bryd, who’s found murdered in her
studio. At first glance, it looks to Lt
Eve Dallas and her partner, the lovely,
wacky Peabody, to be the outcome
of an argument with a jealous
partner but it soon becomes clear
that there is much more to this case
than a lovers’ quarrel turned fatal.
White supremacy, misogyny and
religious fanaticism … Eve and her
team delve into the dark world of a
secret order … and find more than
just Arial’s murderer. We love this
series … and Faithless in Death’s
the latest bestseller.
Twelve years is a long time to wait
when you’re planning the perfect
revenge. A dozen years after her
best friend died under mysterious
circumstances, Lizzie finally feels she
can move on. At the time, Alice’s
friends and family suspected Lizzie
played a part in her death. She was,
after all, with Alice when she died. But
Lizzie has no memory of the accident
… all she knows is she would never
have hurt her. Now moving into a
new home with her fiancé, she’s going
to get on with her life. But someone
has other ideas! Lesley Kara’s The
Dare is another stay-up-all-nighter …
brilliantly thrilling.
Natalie is called to jury duty and she,
along with 11 others, need to decide
if a young man accused of a crime
is guilty. The verdict, eventually, is
not guilty. And although Natalie
was foreman, and pushed for the
decision, she’s not convinced it
was correct. And when she bumps
into the accused at a store one day,
she decides to investigate further.
CJ Cooper’s The Verdict is a dark
thriller, with a good twist, but neither
Natalie nor the accused are likeable
characters … she’s deeply unhappy,
bitter and vengeful, he’s deceitful …
you can’t help but feel they deserve
everything they get.
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Wish list
Wishing our mums a day that’s bright and bold and
brave and beautiful … just like they are!
Botanical art … this
antique French botanical
print comes in five sizes
(from A4 to A0), is printed
on canvas, and can be
framed in natural, white
or black. From R480 from
jasperandjute.co.za
Glam jewelled Alice bands in
glorious shades of aqua and
lavender, lime and orange,
peach and yellow. R280 each,
from elizabethsummer.com
Compiled by: KYM ARGO
Shower mum with love. And
apricot oil. And energy (after
all, what mum doesn’t need
a little extra energy?). We’re
all over this Clarins Extra-
Firming Energy Day Cream.
It nourishes your skin, leaving
it feeling comforted, and
assists in reflecting light for
a more radiant complexion.
R1095 from clarins.co.za
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Mum’s going out with the girls. Credit card. Keys. Phone.
And a rich regal blue, soft lux feel velvet Rona Jessie fold over
clutch. R390 from ronajessie.co.za • And if she’s more a
hands-free mum, she’ll be as besotted as we are with
this navy quilted crossbody bag. And really, it’s R179 from
miladys.com ... gorgeous and amazingly affordable.
If there’s a more glorious range of home and fragrance products, with packaging that simply makes youhappy, we’ve yet
to find it. Glasshouse Fragrances has delightful oversized soy candles and elegant diffusers and lovely little travel-size
fragrances with joyous scents like passionfruit and lime (One Night in Rio), amber and orchid (Rendezvous),
camellia, lotus and pineapple (Kyoto In Bloom). From R499 to R999 from Woolworths.
May 2021 Get It Magazine 09

Sisters doing it
for themselves
Starting a business midst a pandemic and economic gloom. Crazy or brave?
For sisters Chantal le Roux and Monica D’Maye it was a bit of both.
And today, these baking entrepreneurs are smiling from ear to ear.
Lockdown saw many of us spend
much more time in the kitchen than
before … whipping up banana bread,
fudge, scones and treat galore. So
no surprise that that’s exactly what
Chantal le Roux and Monica D’Maye
did too. They baked to their hearts’
delight. So much so that family and
friends kept on saying that they should
turn this hobby into a business. And
the seed was planted.
‘One of our cousins, who knows how
much we love baking, showed me an
Instagram page that was trending in
Australia - one with delicious looking
treats,’ says Chantal.
‘There were the most gorgeous gift
boxes filled with baking treats, then
cakesicles, smash hearts and geode
art. She thought it was worth it for us
to try our hand at. That was just the
encouragement we needed. I asked
Monica if she would like to join me in
this venture. Of course, she said yes!
And the excitement, planning and
dreaming started in July.
‘There was some worried looks, frowns
and comments from suppliers asking
us if we are really sure about this new
venture. The world is going through a
pandemic, businesses were closing, so
it may not be the best time to start a
business in baking. Right? Wrong. We
couldn’t think of a better time.’
The two sisters spent weeks
researching, watching an enormous
amount of Youtube videos to get
ideas for their own look and feel. They
ordered moulds from the UK and it
was cooking game on.
Head over to
getitmagazine.co.za/
joburg-west for their
signature recipes ....
Chantal’s luxurious
raspberry liqueur ganache,
and Monica’s rich and
creamy Fettuccine
Alfredo.
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WIN! Want to spoil mom this
Mother’s Day with a smash heart
filled with goodies like Lindt
chocolate balls, geode truffle
hearts and marshmallows (the
rest remains a secret)? Then
enter our competition by liking
GetItJoburgWest on Facebook and
tag your mom or a mother figure
in the comments section. Hurry,
entries close May 21.
‘There was some organised chaos ... my home was constantly filled with baked
treats that needed to be photographed for our website and social media.
But when we started posting our creations, the response was overwhelming.
Apart from our family and friends, who always supported us, we now had
people interested and ordering.’
The name of their business was inspired by their love for Europe, especially
France. They always had a dream to open a little coffee shop and bakery on a
sidewalk in Paris. ‘We wanted something different and French. So, we made a
shortlist and La Pâtisserie Fantastique won.’
When you see the gorgeous treats these two sisters create you’d be surprised
to hear they have no formal training. They did use to help their mother, who
used to make wedding or special occasion cakes, but that’s it! Both stay-athome
moms for the past year, Chantal originally comes from a corporate
background and still owns a carpet and upholstery cleaning company, Monica
was a nursery school teacher and, for a while, a flight attendant.
Of starting up a business, Monica says ‘Patience and perseverance are two key
elements you need. ‘We learn something every single day, always trying new
things and recipes. There is no room for failure, we put in everything we have
and redo it if necessary until it is perfect. Chantal once made six batches of
macarons in one day just to get five perfect macarons. People tend to think
baking is easy, it most definitely is not. It is a science. For instance, humidity
plays a huge role … it can destroy a whole batch of macarons. Something
we’ve learned the hard way.
‘You get your off days which, believe it or not, can influence your baking.
Fortunately, when one has a ‘bad day, the other one can step in. Where Chantal
lacks, I can make up for it and vice versa.’
Working so close together every day, sure some sibling squabbling might
happen? ‘We just have a good go at each other, cry and then make up. We
know and respect each other’s boundaries. And if all else fails, we just open a
bottle of bubbly!’
The secret to their success? ‘With all the doom and gloom in the world, we
just want to give people something bright and sweet. People’s outlook on
life changed … they’re desperately looking for happy moments, colourful
moments and moments of sweet delights to forget about reality for a little
while. So that is exactly why we aim to create beautifully edible items that look
like art but tastes amazing.’
Details: lapatisseriefantastique.co.za or follow @lapatisseriefantastique on Facebook
and Instagram.
Short & sweet
What do you specialise in?
Gift boxes, cakes, cakesicles, macarons,
cupcakes, craft brownies, doughnuts and
fudge.
If you can do any job, what would it be?
C: A professional ballerina or a travel
blogger.
M: Would love to go into forensic
psychology.
A sweet treat that sums you up
perfectly?
C: Chocolate lava cake – I appear hard on
the outside, but I’m soft and squishy on the
inside.
M: A macaron – they are a complete pain
to make, but once you get the knack of it,
it is pretty simple. I seem very complicated
and full of nonsense, but I’m actually pretty
simple and easy-going.
Kitchen equipment you use the most?
C: My bright red mixer.
M: My blender – I love to make smoothies.
What do you say to your kids that your
mother used to say to you?
C: When my kids ask me why? I sometimes
reply, BECAUSE I SAID SO.
M: The phrase, ‘these kids …’ comes to
mind.
Most important lesson learned from
your mother?
C: Push through the hard times, you are
always stronger than you think.
M: Never give up, and you get what you
give. So be nice, always!
Text: RIALIEN FURSTENBERG. Photographer: JACO BOTHMA. Hair & make-up: ELAINE BOSHOFF & ANTOINETTE DE BEER.
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Spoiler alert. Your favourite
fragrance is about to be replaced.
We’ve found five of the most
desirable scents on the beauty
shelves. Spritz away!
Blackberry
and pear. Whipped
cream and marshmallow.
Frangipani and vanilla. All our
favourite scents wrapped up in
one floral, fruity, pink package. Ariana
Grande Sweet Like Candy is perfect
for anyone who boasts of having a
playful, sweet, fun personality, and
who loves gourmand scents. It’s
flirty and fabulous, and you’ll
find it at takealot.com
for R599.
Berdoues Collection Grands Crus
Somei Yoshino is a delicate perfume
inspired by cherry blossoms … a
noble blend of shiso from Japan,
jasmine sambac from India and
patchouli from Indonesia, which all
meld into a harmonious balanced,
floral bouquet. It’s light and delicate
and utterly feminine … much like the
amazing Yoshino cherry tree. R1595
online and in select Foschini and
Truworths stores.
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Honestly, one spritz of Giorgio
Armani’s glorious new fragrance My
Way and you just waft around on a
cloud of joy all day! This bright, white
flowers fragrance (with bergamot
and orange blossom, tuberose and
jasmine, vanilla and Virginian cedar)
not only celebrates femininity, but is
also designed with a commitment
to sustainability, with the use of
recycled and recyclable materials
and sustainably sourced ingredients,
as well as an innovative bottle refill
system. The fragrance starts at R1240
for the 30ml bottle, and is at Edgars,
Woolies, Foschini and Truworths. It’s
already a firm new favourite!
Lab. Laboratory. Eau. Water. Beau.
Beauty. LaBeau Rose is fresh,
minimalistic, pure … with top notes of
bergamot orange, mandarin orange,
lemon and rose with core notes of
raspberry, blackcurrant, coriander,
cedar, pepper, yerba maté and iris. The
base notes include talc, vanilla, amber
and wood, bringing the full body of
the fragrance together. Imported from
Spain, it’s vegan, costs R599 and you’ll
find it at poetrystores.co.za

My Voice. My strength. So who better to
be the ambassador of Valentino Voce Viva
than Lady Gaga. This new floral woody
fragrance is based on Valentino creative
director Pierpaolo Piccoli’s three codes:
colour, cool and couture. Colour from
Calabrian bergamot top notes, which has
been infused with hints of juicy mandarin
and spicy ginger. Cool is embodied by
the woody and mineral facets of the
scent’s crystal moss, milky sandalwood
and Madagascan vanilla base notes.
Couture is expressed through a
bouquet of sunny orange blossom,
golden gardenia, and morning
jasmine grandiflorum heart
notes. You’ll find it at Edgars and
Truworths stores from R1300.
A FESTIVAL
of fragrances
Compiled by: KYM ARGO
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BEAUTY FOCUS
PEELING
POWER
FOR THE PERFECT GLOW
with QMS Medicosmetics
Why exfoliate?
Because it really is one of the most important steps
in any skincare system, forming the foundation to
prepare your skin for subsequent skincare. It should
be done regularly, consistently, and safely. Regular
treatment with fruit acids is one of the best ways to
exfoliate the skin and is the key to skin regeneration.
It provides multiple benefits to the skin without
negatively impacting the deeper layers of the skin.
With age, your skin toughens, and when you exfoliate,
you remove the dry, scaly, dead skin, which allows for
stimulating cell regeneration and production. Fruit
acids also assist with the increase and stimulation of
collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid production. So,
new life is bought to the skin by increasing oxygen,
nutrients, and moisture. The result … your skin is
immediately firmer, smoother, softer, and more radiant.
Is it possible to over-exfoliate?
As it turns out, when it comes to your face and
exfoliation, you can have too much of a good thing!
Over-exfoliating is one of the biggest mistakes you
can make … it can leave your skin feeling irritated,
dry, and flaky. It can also cause a burning sensation,
breakouts, and increased sensitivity to other products
in your routine. Your skin may develop a tight,
wax-like texture, which you could mistake for a glow
but in reality, your skin’s been stripped of essential oils.
A healthy glow will always look plump and hydrated
not dry, thin, or waxy.
Why QMS?
Fortunately, peeling with QMS is safe and effective.
The brand’s fruit acid complexes are combined
with anti-irritant and hydrating ingredients … so no
downtime, no undesired side effects and no trauma to
the skin. They are safe for all skin types and conditions,
even sensitive and problematic skin, can be used
all-year-round because there is no sensitivity to the
sun, and don’t make the skin thin with a waxy ‘glow’.
Instead, your skin will appear firmer, plumper, more
even with improved radiance.
PROMOTION
New Gentle Exfoliant Lotions
The new QMS Gentle Exfoliant Lotions are made up of a
specially balanced fruit acid complex that has an exfoliating
effect, dissolves cornification, and stimulates cell division in the
epidermis without irritating the skin. The effective ingredients in
this dermatologically tested lotion provides a radiant, hydrated,
and smooth complexion. So you’ll experience
an increased cell renewal rate, your skin will
be left feeling silky smooth, your skin structure
will be improved – shine, firmness and
elasticity. Plus you’ll notice it reduces fine
lines, refines your complexion and reduces
enlarged pores.
Who should use it?
Everyone! There is hardly a skin type or
condition that is not helped by fruit acid
treatment. Oily skin returns to normal,
rough skin is refined, dry skin becomes
soft and supple, dull complexions
are made to glow, wrinkles and lines
smoothed out and pigmentation
spots fade away.
There’s a trio of QMS Gentle Exfoliant
lotions to choose from … one of oily and
acne prone skin, one for sensitive skin
and one for all skin types. R1500 from
futurethis.co.za or your local QMS salon
Beauty
Ed’s
choice
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Compiled by: KYM ARGO
Well. Mum certainly is the word this month … with our massive Mother’s
Day giveaway hamper. It’s crammed – overflowing – with everything
we think would make our mum very happy indeed. And it’s valued at
a whopping R7220. Just look what we’ve got … • An on-trend Kubu
rectangular basket (R299) from Biggie Best, which is great for storage
in your home, and to store all these goodies. Biggie Best has also
added a white orchid (R79), from their particularly exceptional
collection of faux flowers and plants. Details: volpes.co.za • From Lou
Harvey, SA’s homegrown designer and decorator, a Gusset Vanity
(R435) and Long Tom Cooler (R460) in the brand new Python print
(which is giving the ever-popular Leopard a run for its money). It’s
one of the new collection of designs … which also includes iconic
paisleys and florals so loved by LH fans. Details: louharvey.co.za • A
duo of Densitium Skin Care essentials. This anti-ageing range from
French skincare brand SVR is dedicated to slowing down and treating
ageing skin (not, Mum, that we think you’re ageing … you’re beautiful!).
There’s a Densitium Bi-serum, formulated for the face and neck for the
treatment of sagging skin, wrinkles and dryness (R954) and Densitium
Crème Riche, which targets dryness, thinning skin, lack of elasticity
and loss of definition (R424). Details: info@filorga.co.za, or buy online at
absoluteskin.co.za / riekiemedaesthetic.co.za • Sunnies for the coolest mum
on the block. Our hamper includes a pair of Baker Eyewear sunglasses
(R1499), which is exclusively available at Execuspecs … it’s a
earthy palate. Details: available from takealot.co.za •
quality, stylish range for people who see the world differently.
Staying with the non-alcoholic theme (homework
Details: execuspecs.co.za • Kids have their school packs. Mum
nights!), there’s also a bottle of Abstinence (R229)
needs a stylish Thule Achiever Backpack 20L (R1399). It has
in the basket. Locally produced, sophisticated and
much-needed organisational solutions for mums on the go,
showcasing some of Cape Town’s finest indigenous
protects your laptop, loads of space for your other daily gear,
flora, there’s not only no alcohol but also no sugar, no
great colours (think Asphalt Camo, Black, Burgundy or Seneca
colouring, no flavouring, so it gets full marks from us.
Rock), and is really durable and tough, so built to last in the urban
Details: available from takealot.co.za • Friday night … so
jungle. Details: thulestore.co.za • A bottle of Fluere (R269) … a
no school lifts in the morning. Time for a G&T. Mum’ll
distilled ‘spirit’ without a trace of alcohol. It’s a blend of botanicals,
love Bloedlemoen (R395). Pronounced Blue’d Le Moon,
based on essential oils of juniper, lavender, coriander and lemon
it’s an award-winning handcrafted, small-batch local gin
peel, and is perfect to create non-alcoholic long drinks and
made from 10 natural botanicals; a quintessentially
mocktails. For mum, we’ve got the Spiced Cane option,
South African gin made from the delicious Tarocco
lovely notes of chocolate and coffee with a sweet, complex,
blood orange, and proudly boasts as the first blood
orange gin in the World. The fruit is sourced locally
from our growing partners in the Western Cape of
South Africa. Details: Available at takealot.co.za • Mum will
think you’ll have whisked her off to a tropical island with
this one. She can imagine sitting on a beach, sipping
on her Don Papa rum (R499) cocktail. This premium,
small-batch, single-island, aged rum from Negros in
the Philippines, is aged for seven years to produce a
light and fruity, amber coloured rum that is perfect
for sipping alone or as the key ingredient in epic
cocktails. Details: available from takealot.co.za
• And at the end of a long day … a soft, fluffy towel to
wrap around you after a long, scented bubble bath.
From Volpes, we’ve got a set of Indulge White Towels
(R329) … 100 per cent cotton, highly absorbent, super
luxurious and with a double-stitched hem for durability.
Heaven. Details: volpes.co.za • Whether your mum’s a
homemaker or a board member, stressed from no sleep
with a toddler or a teen (both, we know, cause sleepless
nights), a young new mum or an experienced gran, a careful
teetotaller or a lover of exotic cocktails … we know one
thing – she’ll be a jolly spoilt mum if you win this hamper for
her. To enter, simply visit our Facebook or Instagram page
(getitnationalmagazines), find the Mother’s Day post, and
follow the instructions. Entries close May 28.
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TREAT MUM
There’s no-one quite like mum. And there’s nothing
quite like this month’s give away. We’ve got a hamper,
overflowing with stylish goodies from our favourite
brands, worth more than R7000, to give away.
Happy Mother’s Day, with
love from Get It.
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Compiled by: KYM ARGO
Falafel salad bowl & a glass of Shiraz
Here’s a vegetarian feast, packed with flavour and
texture, that’s the perfect dish for late Autumn
lunch. Make the falafel mix ahead, roll into balls
and refrigerate until you’re ready to drop them
into hot oil. The herby yoghurt dressing provides a
cool, creamy coat that ties everything together in a
bright yet comforting way. Enjoy this with the sleek
Spier Seaward Shiraz.
Note: The chickpeas and beans need overnight
soaking, so prep a day ahead. If you prefer not to
use a mixture of chickpeas and beans, use two cups
of chickpeas. This recipe serves four to six people.
For the falafels, you’ll need: 1 cup dried chickpeas; 1
cup dried beans (split broad beans, butter beans
or heerenbone); water, for soaking; half an onion,
roughly chopped; 30ml (2 Tbsp) lemon juice; 20g
each parsley and coriander leaves; 3 garlic cloves;
5ml (1 tsp) each of ground coriander, ground cumin
and salt; 1ml (¼ tsp) each of ground nutmeg and
ground cinnamon; 2.5 ml (½ tsp) baking soda;
vegetable oil, for frying
Method: Place the chickpeas and beans in a bowl
and cover with water. Leave to soak overnight (8 to
12 hours). Drain, then add to a food processor with
the onion, lemon juice, parsley, coriander leaves,
garlic, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt
and baking soda. Process until you have a relatively
smooth paste, scraping the sides. There should still
be some texture — you don’t want a complete
mush. Refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes, then roll
into balls with a diameter of about 4cm. Heat the oil
over moderate heat. Fry the falafels in batches until
golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and
drain on kitchen paper. Serve immediately with the
salad bowls and yoghurt dressing (see below).
For the herbed yoghurt dressing, you’ll need: 3/4 cup
Greek yoghurt; 15 to 30ml lemon juice; handful
each of fresh parsley and fresh chives; 5ml Dijon
mustard; salt and pepper
Method: In a blender, add the yoghurt, lemon juice,
herbs and mustard. Season with salt and pepper,
then blend until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to
use then serve with the falafel bowl.
For the salad bowls, you’ll need: a bunch fresh
salad leaves; shredded carrot and/or beans; some
roasted vegetables of your choice (like cauliflower
or aubergine), optional; pickled onions; freshly
fried falafels; yoghurt dressing; sesame seeds
for sprinkling
Method: Arrange the leaves, vegetables, pickled
onions and falafels in bowls. Top generously with
yoghurt dressing and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Serve with a glass of Spier Seaward Shiraz – a
tall, dark and handsome Shiraz which also cuts a
delicious dash when served with grilled meats or a
charcuterie platter. Details: spier.co.za
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Boxed wine. Now with snob-appeal!
Remember when we scoffed at boxed wine. Hmmmm … not any
more. Premium wine in a bag-in-box is now a (good) thing …
with two more premium ranges launching theirs this month. It’s all
about the need for value without compromising on taste or quality
… and the award-winning Fleur du Cap and Zonnebloem twolitre
slim boxes certainly offer that, and more. Look out for the Fleur
du Cap Rosé and Sauvignon Blanc, and the Zonnebloem Cabernet
Sauvignon and Merlot in the new format. With stylish boxes and
reasonable pricing (R150 to R190), these store easily in the fridge,
allowing you to have just a glass or two without wasting the rest of
a bottle, and they also keep the wine fresher for longer (up to four
weeks in the fridge) and can travel where glass can’t. So they tick
all the wine boxes (see what we did there?) perfectly.

A month of
DELICIOUSNESS
You know the brighter the vegetable,
the better it is, right? Pack some power
into your meals with deep purple
and orange and green choices. With
rainbow salads and tasty tapas, it’s
going to be a delicious May.
Tapas. Small, tasty dishes packed with big flavours and
designed to share with friends, passing plates around
the table for a little taste of everything. Local author
Chantal Lascaris was inspired by her trips to Spain, and
the bustling Spanish tapas bars and pintxos bars of San
Sebastian. In All Sorts of Tapas, you’ll find delicious
dishes that bring to life the richness of Spain’s flavours,
with a few from South Africa, too. There’s everything
from breakfast tapas (salami, egg and chips pintxos) to
gazpacho shooters (served with tiny cheese toasties
on the side). From delicious stuffed artichokes with
caramelised onions to bite-sized cheesy herb muffins
with peppadew cream. From arancini with truffle dip
(could well be our best recipe in the book!) to raspberry
chutney ostrich slices. Obviously, sweet little tapas too
… it’s worth buying the book for the churro chips with
chocolate sauce recipe alone. R240
Rainbow nation slaw
This is one of the recipes from The Flexitarian Foodie – Real
Food – Conscious Living by Jax Moorcroft, a collection of
proudly South African, budget-approved and family-friendly
recipes which proves that eating and living an eco-friendly
lifestyle doesn’t have to be complicated and expensive, but
it does improve our health and that of the planet. Oh … and
there are plenty of dishes for meat eaters too … this book really
does have something for everyone. R290.
If you have a food processor lurking in the back of a cupboard
somewhere, now is the time to dust it off and use it. This
salad is super easy and quick if you can just whizz everything
through the chute and save yourself some elbow grease.
Otherwise, a grater will work just fine, doesn’t use electricity
and gives your arms a great workout! Serves four.
You’ll need: 1 red cabbage, outer leaves removed, and grated; 3
carrots, peeled and grated; 1 broccoli head, grated; 1 red and 1
yellow pepper, grated; 1 pineapple, peeled and grated; 2 cups
baby spinach, finely chopped; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 2/3
cup no-nasties mayo; 1/ 2 cup fresh blueberries
Method: Combine all the ingredients in a large glass bowl,
adding the mayo and blueberries just before serving otherwise
the pineapple juice might affect the texture of the mayo.
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On the grapevine
New wines to try this Autumn
Rosé as a wine style is currently one of the most popular
… offering a large and delightful range in colour, cultivar,
acidity and sugar levels. In fact, it’s easy to imagine feeling
like a kid in a candy store when shopping in the Rosé
section – slightly overwhelmed, but childishly excited, and
keen to try them all. The De Krans Pinotage Rosé 2020
is delicate, light pink, refreshing and crisp … all red fruit
flavours like strawberries and candyfloss, no wonder it’s
been quietly racking up awards. Pinotage Rosé is currently
the fastest growing wine in the De Krans Wine portfolio
and for good reason – not only does it offer the perfect
balance of fruit, acidity and freshness, (everything you are
looking for in a delicious Rosé), but it’s really affordable,
too … around R74 per bottle. Details: dekrans.co.za
Is there ever a season when bubbles are not
appropriate? We think not. So this Autumn, we’re
raising a glass to the new Groote Post Brut
Méthode Cap Classique. A blend of traditional
Champagne varietals, 60 per cent Chardonnay
and 40 per cent Pinot Noir, it’s elegant, refreshing,
and is lovely on its own or with a spoil-yourself
treat like oysters. Around R163 from wine retailers
or online from groote-post-wines.myshopify.com
‘With the 2020 vintage I am finally able to share my
first Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc sporting a brand new
elegant look, and I could not be happier. Our terroir
inspires me every day to create the best wine possible
to share with wine lovers. I hope everyone enjoys it
as much as I do,’ says cellarmaster Elunda Basson. The
vibrant Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2020, and the
more nuanced Steenberg Rattlesnake Sauvignon
Blanc 2019, are the first of this estate’s wines to
show off their new sophisticated labels that give
prominence to the wine farm’s iconic swan. The
zesty Sauvignon Blanc has a seductive bouquet
of fresh Cape gooseberries, nettles, capsicum
and white blossom, and is all grapefruit zest
and elderflower while maintaining a distinctive
mineral core. On the other side of the spectrum
is the beautifully textured, lightly wooded
Rattlesnake Sauvignon Blanc … rich and
alluring, elegant and comforting … an ideal
choice for enjoying on cooler days. Elderflower
– the hallmark of top-tier Constantia white
wines – fresh asparagus and Cape gooseberry
marry on the nose and palate enlivened by
hints of capsicum, nasturtium and lime. R145
and R170 respectively, from steenbergfarm.com
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Compiled by: KYM ARGO
Small changes for big impact
Soft, textured cushions and warm throws … such an
easy way to zhoosh up a tired room. Velvet scatter
cushion in warm taupe. R549 from woolworths.co.za
• Faux fur cushion in palest butternut. R799 from
woolworths.co.za • Textured rust cushion R980 from
blockandchisel.co.za • Snow-coloured wool bobble
cushion, made in India, R699 from Country Road at
woolworths.co.za • Use as a throw for your bed or the
sofa, or keep to wrap around your shoulders when the
weather really turns nasty … Olive Herringbone and
Salmon throws, R920 each from cecileandboyds.com
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It’s beginning to feel a lot like
AUTUMN
Gentle hues and touch-me textures …
ring in the decor changes as the cooler weather rolls in.
If you’re looking for a dramatic change, cover a wall for an instant wow
factor. There’s a sensational range of wallpaper designs at ORMS.
And the team has made it so easy. Browse through the ranges from
nearly four dozen local artists, select your favourite, enter the image
reference number on the quote form and voila! Everything will be
taken care of … from print to installation. Details: ormsprintroom.co.za/
product/wallpaper-collection/
This antique bronze Sherman Metal Pot has ribbed
detailing and an aged look, adding texture to your
room. R895 from blockandchisel.co.za
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Indoor plant of the month
Colourful calla lilies (Zantedeschia sp)
are guaranteed to brighten up a room …
just what is needed as the days get cooler.
The mini trumpet-shaped flowers come
in a wide range of colours, standing out
against the glossy, dark green leaves.
Use them as table arrangements, to
brighten a corner of the room or as a
centrepiece on the coffee table. Display
plants in a warm room with bright light;
they’ll even be happy with some
morning sun, but keep away from heaters
or air conditioning. Water lightly to keep
the soil moist, but not soggy. Remove
dead flowers to encourage growth.
Details: lvgplants.co.za
GROW
Text: ALICE COETZEE
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Garden tasks for May
• There is still time to plant Spring bulbs
If you have ordered tulips, plant them
as soon as possible after they arrive.
• Water Winter annuals at least once a
week and give them a weekly feed with
a liquid fertiliser to keep them flowering.
• Train climbing sweet peas up their
supports and check for aphids. Use an
organic insecticide or soapy water (but
not too strong a mixture).
• Trays of pansies, violas and primulas
can all still be planted out.
• Pelargoniums, succulents, cacti, ferns,
agapanthus, and day lilies can receive
less water but don’t let camellias and
azaleas dry out or their Spring flowers
will be affected.
• This is a good time to plant flowering
shrubs like abelia, buddleia, Cape
honeysuckle (Tecoma capensis),
Calliandra, escallonia, may (Spiraea),
Mackaya bella, and viburnum.
• If you are in a frost belt, stock up on frost
cloth and watch the weather report.
• Pot up some of your favourite
perennial herbs and pop them in a
sunny sheltered area.
• Go on a snail blitz and get rid of
snails that are overwintering in
old pots or among the clumps of
perennials. Put out snail bait or traps
to protect young seedlings.
We’re planting … Calibrachoa Cha-Cha
Diva Hot Pink, which is exactly
the kind of showstopper
that the name implies.
A great performer in
containers, hanging
baskets and in
sunny raised
garden beds,
which, for all its
star quality, is
a plant that
is really easy
to grow and
care for. Plant
it in welldrained
soil or
good quality potting
soil, water regularly
(especially containers) and fertilise once or
twice a month to keep up the quality of flowers.
Containers and baskets do best with
morning sun. Details: ballstraathof.co.za
Veggie of the month - broad beans
One of the easiest Winter crops to grow is broad beans, and
it likes the cold, which encourages it to set pods.
Broad beans are sturdy upright growing plants, about 1m
high, which are rarely bothered by pests or diseases. From
seed sown in May you should be able to start harvesting
from the end of July or early August through to late
September or October.
They may be easy, but they’re heavy feeders, needing wellcomposted
soil with additional fertiliser (2:3:2 or 3:1:5). And
while they grow in all kinds of soil, they do need full sun and
shelter from the wind.
Sow seeds directly into the soil where the plants are to
mature, keep them moist during germination and then
water regularly once the seedlings have germinated. As they
grow, the plants will need to be staked.
Beans should be ready for harvesting within 12 to 16 weeks.
The pods are ready for picking when they have filled out
and before they burst open.
Fresh beans have a delicious earthy flavour that fits in well
with Winter cooking, in stews, casseroles and soup. And
being a legume, the broad bean is an excellent source of
high-quality plant protein.
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WHAT’S A WEDDING WITHOUT
While the coronavirus pandemic has changed what
gatherings are like now, some timeless wedding
elements can’t be replaced - like the cake.
CAKE?
With trends changing every year, the overarching theme influencing
what marriage celebrations will look like in the next year is
intentionality and personality. As couples trade large parties for
more intimate minimums and micro weddings, cake is one wedding
element that offers some semblance of normalcy.
While 2021 won’t necessarily see large, tiered confections like in
previous years, cake aficionado Zolita Harper of Zolita’s Couture Cakes
& Confectionery, says you can expect to see pre-packaged desserts,
thoughtfully designed cutting cakes, new creative techniques and
personal details that truly put the emphasis on the newlyweds. She
breaks down wedding and cake trends that are unlike anything we’ve
seen before.
MICRO WEDDINGS AND MACRO WEDDINGS
The tiny wedding is popular right now. With fewer guests than 80
weddings are being held in more intimate settings, allowing for a
larger budget to be spent on more opulence in areas like flowers,
food and cake, and allow couples to really spoil their guests.
With many weddings having been postponed, bridal couples have
had extra time to save, some are adopting the go big or go home
approach by hosting large weddings (province and protocol
permitting) in excess of 150 people.
These two trends have had a marked effect on the wedding
cake industry.
Micro weddings
Slimmer, multi-tiered cakes with a distinct theme of modern art
and geometric design. We are seeing taller, smaller cakes as well as
floating tiers.
Non-cakes, such as doughnut cakes, croquembouches or
macaron towers. These are becoming increasingly popular with
brides opting for something different, that doesn’t include cake alone.
This also works well for the smaller guest list as portioning items like
doughnuts, French macarons and profiteroles are much neater than
cutting up cake. Even cheese wheels and large pies are being tiered
and displayed as cake. These are used either before the reception or
late at night as an alternative to a sweet treat. Brides are opting for the
kinds of treats that are really tapping into the true patisserie’s talents.
Mixed or alternate tiers of cakes and treats. We are also seeing the
combination of these treats with cakes. Doughnuts, with cake bases
or top tiers. Cakes with French macarons or profiteroles. This is quite
creative and can be displayed very elegantly or have a funky fun twist.
Plated desserts or mini cakes are particularly popular at micro
weddings, adding a personal touch that is being created with plated
meals and individual servings.
Macro weddings
While micro weddings also incorporate some
of the trends above, we are seeing the trends in
larger cakes mostly at larger celebrations, where
brides and grooms want to make a statement.
Tall buttercream cakes are being commissioned
in pale colours, or white with buttercream palette
flowers and other subtle embellishments, making
them very magical and whimsical.
We are also seeing the return of watercolour cakes,
with beautiful sugar flowers being commissioned.
This is a real treat for the true sugar artist.
There are definitely trends that are making a
comeback, and some that are relatively new, but
all of these emerging trends are making for a very
interesting 2021 wedding scene.
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Coastal
paradise
Miles and miles of pristine, untouched
beaches, wild coastal forest bustling
with birdlife and the warm Indian
Ocean full of colourful fish ready to
be explored. This is paradise.
Text: LEAH SHONE
There’s a marvellous sense of
excitement as you make your way
along the rural, sandy roads towards
Thonga Beach Lodge. The lodge is
situated near the village of Mabibi
on the remote Maputuland coast of
KZN and, as you approach, glimpses
of Lake Sibaya, South Africa’s largest
freshwater lake, peep through the
forest, adding to the anticipation.
It’s not an easy drive (a 4 x 4 transfer
from Sodwana is available and
recommended), but the reward at the
end of the bumpy journey is more
than worth it.
Situated in the Isimangaliso Wetland
Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site),
Thonga is a hidden treasure and one
of Isibindi Africa’s most sought-after
destinations. This 12-room luxury
beach lodge has every lavish comfort
you could want, while still maintaining
a wonderful sense of contemporary,
rustic ‘wildness’. It really is, as the
sign at the entrance says, ‘a civilised
distance from civilisation’.
Creature comforts
From the moment you arrive at
Thonga, you are welcomed into
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The ocean view rooms, with open plan
bathroom and private deck, are magnificent
a world of five-star service and wonderful spoils. The lodge manages to be
indulgent without being pretentious and the staff are friendly and available
without being intrusive, allowing you space to truly relax and enjoy your getaway
at your own pace. Tucked away in the indigenous coastal bush, just metres
from the ocean, the thatched rooms are positioned for maximum privacy and
minimum environmental impact, each one built on a raised platform and kitted
out with everything you could want or need on a beach holiday. There are both
ocean and forest view rooms and the deluxe ocean view rooms even have
their own private plunge pools. The family rooms have two separate bedrooms,
perfect for those travelling with younger children. It truly does feel like a forest
hideaway and the wooden pathways that lead from the main lodge and

Kayaking on the magnificent Lake
Sibaya is just one of the many activities
on offer at Thonga Beach Lodge
restaurant area to the rooms, plunge pools, spa and marine centre offers a
wonderful opportunity to spot the odd little turtle hiding away in the bush or
magnificent golden orb spider weaving its massive web. As one would expect
from a lodge of this calibre, the food is both plentiful and of excellent quality.
Every meal feels like an occasion and every effort is made to ensure all dietary
requirements are met. Beautiful platters of fresh fruit, cheeses, cold meats and
pastries adorn your table each morning, serving only as a precursor to the
hearty full breakfast with all the trimmings that are to come. Lunch on the
deck is a wonderful mini-buffet served on individual tiered stands at your table,
comprising a variety of hot and cold dishes, and dinners are glorious threecourse
affairs, with a choice of two starters, mains and desserts. Children, too, are
given a choice between two main courses and desserts and parents can choose
to let them eat earlier or at the same time as them.
Adventures and experiences
Whether you are looking for adventure or relaxation – or a little of both – there
are activities and experiences aplenty. Wake up early, grab a coffee and saunter
down to watch the sunrise on the beach (or lie-in if you prefer) and thereafter it’s
up to you how much you would (or wouldn’t) like to do. Regarded as one of the
best snorkelling sites in South Africa, snorkelling in Mabibi is a must. The lodge’s
rockpool is vast and filled with thousands of species of tropical fish, octopus,
moray eels and electric rays and their PADI dive centre is stocked with all the
equipment you need. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful and everyone is
welcome, from beginner to veteran. If you prefer to stay on land, a phenomenal
evening turtle tracking experience is available (during turtle season) as well as
bird watching and forest walks. Sundowners can be enjoyed alongside Lake
Sibaya (6km from the lodge), where you can watch hippos frolic and pied
kingfishers chase down their dinner with a G&T in hand. The more adventurous
can enjoy an early morning kayak trip on the lake or an open ocean experience
complete with an exciting surf launch (there is an additional cost for this). Of
course, no luxury holiday is complete without a little pampering … and the spa
at Thonga offers a wide variety of treatments and seaside spa spoils to rejuvenate
and relax.
A sense of community
One of the most remarkable things about this particular Isibindi Africa lodge,
though, must be its incredible, heart-warming connection to the village of
Mabibi. It is a wonderful example of a development that has successfully married
local community and private sector
and it is clear, when you speak to
them, that the staff who live in the
village and work at Thonga (more
than 80% of the lodge’s staff are from
the community) are incredibly proud
of their home and the work they
do here. Isibindi does a significant
amount of relief work in the area
(including launching a massive
feeding programme during Covid-19
lockdown), as well as assisting with
teaching staff and upgrading and
maintenance of the local primary
school.
Whether you’re taking the short drive
from Durban or are travelling from
further up-country, a visit to Thonga
Beach Lodge should be on everyone’s
beach holiday bucket list. There is no
doubt that during these uncertain
times, trips to remote, untouched,
hidden gems like this are invaluable
and, with all the correct Covid
protocols in place, you’ll feel safe and
secure as you escape and relax in this
piece of coastal paradise.
Need to know
Thonga is currently running a
wonderful special offer for SA
residents (40% off selected room
types until November 2021). Rates
include accommodation, three meals
and two safari drives a day (excluded:
park fees, Isibindi Foundation levy,
gratuities, spa treatments, bush walks
and items of personal nature).
Details: Rates and further specials:
https://www.thongabeachlodge.co.za/
rates/, res@isibindi.co.za, www.isibini.
co.za, 035 474 1473
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Spoil
May
New feminine fragrance
from Guess – Bella Vita
Inspired by Southern California
and the Mediterranean, the truly
luscious new Guess Bella Vita scent
is all Italian lemon, black cherries, and
blackcurrant, blended into a floral heart of
jasmine, tuberose, and vanilla orchid, with a
warm amberwood, tonka bean, musk, and sweet
praline finish. The fruity-floral gourmand fragrance
is glamorous and feminine and sexy … and you’ll
find it at all leading retail outlets from R899. We’ve got a
bottle to give away. To enter, pop over to our Facebook page
(GetItNationalMagazines), find the Bella Vita
competition post and follow the rules. Entries close May 28.
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