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101 EXPERT
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Face-sculpting makeup tips
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For all skin tones, hair types,
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Your sad bathroom

Cheap, easy ways
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HUNGER GAMES STAR
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CONTENTS
51 101 Best Beauty Tricks (of all Time!)

98 A Bankable Star Whether sitting through marathon
makeup sessions for her role as Effie Trinket in

The Hunger Games or walking the red carpet for
The Lego Movie, Elizabeth Banks really shines in
her roles as mother and wife
102 Everyday Magic Weve taken popular ingredients
like mince, chicken breasts and salmon fillets and
put a tasty spin on them! Try these fresh ideas for
your favourite ingredients
108 Knit Picks Welcome back, knits weve missed you!
Snuggle up in this winters selection of cardies,
polo necks and other thin and chunky knits
for a look thats, well, scorching hot
114 Cheer up your Bathroom! The average
woman spends one and a half years in
the bathroom over her lifetime. (Seriously,
google it!) So shouldnt you give this space
some love? Bathrooms are the easiest place to be
fearless and have fun, says design expert Susanna
Salk. You can do a lot without spending a lot.
Weve got 13 contractor-free ways to make your
room a bright and blissful refuge
Good Buys
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102
114
10 The Good List Treats just for you, all R180 and under
12 New Beauty Boosters Great new products to give
your beauty bag extra oomph

14 Work the Trends High buns and emerald eye shadow
16 Fashion Trends for Grown-ups Winter Florals
Good (Enough) Housekeeping

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24
26
29
32
33
Do it Smarter How to Organise your Crafts

Total Time Savers
Garden File Plant Herbs for Spring
Idea File
Ask Vicki
Good (Enough) Entertaining
Good Health
35 Smart Ways to Stay Well, Eat Right, Get Fit

36 Fitness and Nutrition
38 Stuff to Always Make Time For
(no Matter how Busy you are)
40 Drop 2kg
42 Live so you Never Have to Detox
Good Looks
45 The Happy, Quickie Mani
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On the Cover
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Never Detox Again!

101 Expert Beauty Tricks
Leave a Legacy of Love
Complain Like a Pro
Elizabeth Banks
Your Sad Bathroom
Cover Photography
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Monika Blunder from
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August
CONTENTS
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This Stars Life Christina Hendricks

Beauty News
Fashion Workshop
Top to Toe for under R650
B & W Geometrics
Good Buzz
69 Liezel van der Westhuizens

GH Seal Moment
70 Celeb Watch
71 The Other Half Ty Burrell
72 Good Reads
73 Good Times
Good Advice
75 Love, Dad 18 fathers, 18 special messages
to their children. Warning: you might need

a tissue
82 Mom Smarts
83 Pet Zone
84 Be a Savvy Customer: How to Complain
Like a Pro The recession turned us into
88
tricky customers: better at standing up

for our rights and fussier about quality
and service. So lets keep it up! Here are
eight ways to complain like an expert
88 9 Great Apps for DIY Redecorating
Good Choices
91 Buy-smart Guide Ironing Boards

94 Everyday Essential Window Cleaners
Good Food
127 One-sentence Recipe Pea & Mint Bruschetta

128 Ask Sharon
131 Four Ways with Frozen Chips
132 Food Bites
134 Recipes Everyday Magic
In Every Issue
On my Mind
Message from the Editor
8 On your Mind
E-mails & Letters
140 Our Triple-test Promise
141 Stockists
142 Horoscopes
144 My Scrapbook
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And thats exactly what this months 101
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to help you maximise your looks, regardless of your age or budget.
This issues practical magic doesnt
end in front of the bathroom mirror. We
also show you how to transform freezer
staples like a pack of mince or chicken
breasts into meals that will have everyone coming back for seconds (page 102);
lifestyle tweaks that guarantee youll
never have to go on a dreaded juicing diet
(page 42); budget-friendly DIY tips to
make over your bathroom (page 114); and
which ironing board will be your smartest August buy (page 91).
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This 650ml porcelain

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Spruce up a so-so couch with

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Start your day with a smile!

This 14cm Eetrite frying pan
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We love these cute stoneware

tea-bag holders, new from Le
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of gorgeous colours. At last,
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NAILS
CRAYOLA COLOURS
Great new products to give your

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Weve chosen our three favourites from

Sally Hansens range of long-wearing
nail colours. (From left): New Wave Blue,
Pink At Him and Greige (R99,95 each).
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The zesty smell of ShZens Revive

Cleansing Wash (R179) with May
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EYE
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Garnier has released the first BB cream

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covers up bags and dark circles.
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The Body Shops Colour Crush Shine

lipsticks (R120 each) contain marula
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colourful gloss. Our fave shades?
(From top): Sunset Romance,
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Krastases Densifique
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Treat your hair to the
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Work the Trends
The perfect high bun and emerald shadows

are this months beauty trends to master
BALLERINA
BUN
Keep your hair out of your face

in style with a chic ballerinainspired topknot. Heres how:
STEP 1: The key to this look is to

keep it looking neat and shiny,
so start by giving it a good brush.
Straighten it if you have the time
this will add extra shine.
STEP 2: Brush your hair into

a high ponytail and tie it up. From
there, twist your pony from the
end and then tightly twirl it
around the base of the hair tie.
STEP 3: Secure the bun with a

few hairpins and finish it off with
a blast of hairspray to hold it in
place and tame any flyaways!
EMERALD EYES
Try out the trend that was popular on
the catwalk this season with a hint of
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particularly flattering for women with
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Finishing Spray (R325)
3. Freestyle hairpins (R14,95 for
10, Dis-Chem)
GREEN MEANS GO!
1. Maybelline Color Show Crayon Kohl

Liner (R34,95) in Edgy Emerald 2. Gosh
Quattro Eye Shadow (R139) in Green Valley
3. Inglot Shine Eye Shadow Square Rell
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3. Tie a lightweight
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to add a feminine touch.
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CLEVER IDEAS, SMART CHEATS,
EASY FIXES
1. SEE CLEARLY
Find the perfect

embellishment at a glance
with glass jars; sort contents
by colour. Leave them out
to spark ideas.
DO IT SMARTER
How to
Turn a messy project area

into a calm creativity zone
with these easy tricks
2. SORT AND STASH
PHOTOGRAPHY: ANNA SIGGA
Launching a big project?

Gather materials in labelled
boxes so what you need
will be on hand when you
have time to work.
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3. HOLD EVERYTHING
File tricky-to-store items
like paint pots, sticker packs
and paper punches in
an open bin.
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Do it Smarter
Memory Keepers
Store photos in these pretty damask

collapsible boxes. Large R89,99 and
small R69,99, both Mr Price Home
Just the Jar
Consols My Jars, with chalk labelling,

work well as craft storage containers.
They come in a range of sizes. 2 jars
R93,80 for four, www.consol.co.za
to Master
the Mess
1 Strategise
Keep frequently used items

scissors, glue near your craft
table; the holiday-specic ones
can be put on a top shelf.
2 Save Receipts
Overbought? Dont just absorb

the excess most shops accept
returns of unopened items.
3 Share Extras
Roll with it
This goes where you need it trolley

has four semitransparent drawers to
allow quick content identication.
R299, www.gelmar.co.za
Soft Touch
Add warmth to the room with this

utility basket with handles. Its great
for storing wool and more. R200,
Mr Price Home
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Pine and Dandy
Just over 1,2m wide, the solid wood Trofast adjustable storage unit
from Ikea acts as an organiser and workbench. Roomy, easy-to-clean
plastic bins are perfect for messy supplies like paint, glitter and glue. Go to
www.nevadafurniture.co.za/custom-orders to order a unit. From R1 499 Q
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The Style Files
Tuck your inspiration into magazine

holders. Available in leopard and
zebra print, and various colours.
R9,70 to R14,50, Merrypak
Supplies can last decades but if

youre so over, say, scrapbooking,
donate the materials to a school or
old-age home.
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Time
Savers

SHORT CUTS TO MAKE THINGS A LITTLE SIMPLER

HOW TO
Squeeze
more Juice
from your
PHONE
Safety Pin
Im lucky if my smartphone lasts until I get home

without dying on me. Short of turning it off, how
can I prolong its battery life?
A Follow our techie tips, and your phone will keep going until bedtime
and beyond (steps may vary with operating systems):
Save
energy
by reducing
brightness
Check
your settings
Turn
off energy
guzzlers
Close
your apps
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IPHONE
ANDROID
Go to Settings >
Wallpapers >
Brightness.
Go to Settings >
Display >
Brightness.
Check your settings to see if you have an auto power-saving

mode and use it! It keeps a cellphone running for longer
when the battery reaches a certain level by adjusting settings
(such as how quickly the screensaver appears), and turning
off functions like the camera ash.
Switch off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
at Settings. Switch off cellular
data at Settings > Cellular.
Turn off Location Services at
Settings > Privacy. Or turn on
Airplane Mode in Settings.
Switch off 3G, Bluetooth and

Wi-Fi via Settings > Wireless
and Networks. GPS can be
turned off using the Location
and Security option.
Double-click the home

button and all apps will
appear. To stop one running,
simply swipe upwards.
Go to the Google Play store

and download the free
Watchdog Task Manager app
to monitor your app usage.
Tame static
electricity in stockings
by fastening a metal safety
pin to your skirt or trouser
hem it will zap the cling!
HOME AND DRY

Look out for the new 6,5kgload-capacity Spindel
laundry dryer (R2 099,
Hirschs) big enough for
four king-size sheets. With
its threeminute
cycle it uses
a fraction
of the
electricity
a regular
dryer uses,
and its safe
for all
fabrics. Q
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Garden File
PERENNIALS
Plant Herbs
FOR SPRING
4. Mint tends to take over, so plant it in

a separate container from other herbs.
5. Chives grow easily from seed,
die back in winter and send out new
growth in spring.
6. Lemon thyme This delicious and
medicinal herb is easy to grow.
7. Origanum This is far more fragrant
fresh than dried!
8. Sage grows easily from seed, so its
worth replacing the plants after a
couple of years if they grow straggly.
9. Rosemary is drought-resistant and
easy to grow.
10. Bay can reach tree size. Use the
leaves in roasts, stews and curries.
SOW NOW AND YOULL SOON HAVE FRESH HERBS

TO PICK FOR DINNER
A sunny corner of the garden, or a planter on a bright balcony, is all the
space you need to harvest flavourful, health-giving herbs.
WHERE TO PLANT
Herbs need plenty of sunshine

a minimum of four hours of direct sun
a day. Plant them near your kitchen
door so its easy to pick as you cook.
PREPARATION
Well-drained soil is essential, so dig

plenty of organic matter and compost
into your herb bed. Ensure containers
have drainage holes, then cover the
base with a layer of stones, broken
bricks or drainage chips before adding
a mix of compost and soil. Old sponges
are good too they hold water.
WHEN TO PLANT
August is a good time to plant herb

seeds such as parsley and chives to
give them a good start for summer.
In colder areas, wait until the frosts
are over in September, or plant into
seed trays and then transplant them
as seedlings. Perennials such as
rosemary, origanum and thyme can
be planted as young plants at any
time, but protect them from frost.
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READ IT!
Margaret Robertss
inspiring My 100
Favourite Herbs
(R250, Struik Nature)
covers growing tips
and medicinal and
culinary uses.
MAINTENANCE
Water regularly, but let the surface

2cm of soil dry out between
waterings, as herbs dont like soggy
feet. This might mean watering
every day in hot weather, and once
or twice a week in cold weather.
Feed with an organic liquid fertiliser
once a month; twice a month for
containers. Since too much fertiliser
makes herbs soft and leggy, dilute it
to half the recommended strength.
TOP 10 HERBS TO HARVEST

ANNUALS
These die back after owering.

Nip off ower buds to prolong
leaf growth. Plant new seeds or
seedlings in spring.
1. Parsley A multivitamin and
mineral supplement in a garnish!
2. Basil Plant a couple of varieties to
serve with tomato dishes in summer.
3. Coriander is prone to going to
seed, so plant new seeds monthly
to ensure a supply of avoursome
leaves. Harvest the seeds to use
as spices once theyve ripened.
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BACSACs
new range of
lightweight,
portable garden
containers is ideal
for small-space
herb gardening. 3
container R370,
www.bacsac.co.za,
083 415 1104.
SPREAD SOME SEED LOVE!
Share packet seeds

with friends and
neighbours, as
there are always
many more seeds
than you need and
they wont keep till
next year. Q
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growth. Plant as seedlings and young
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simply threading feathers onto shing line or jewellers wire to give
a oaty appearance, and hang it in a corner that needs a little cheer.
Cellphone covers
R325 each,
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5 Great Blankets
With winter in full swing, a stylish blanket is
your key piece for cosy evenings at home
GET FLEECED
R159 | Staying warm

while watching your
favourite TV series is
easy with this chunky
@home eece throw
WILD SIDE
R500 | Bring out your

adventurous spirit with
a Sherpa blanket from
Boardmans
LIGHT RELIEF
R395 | For warmer

winter days, try this
lightweight throw
from Coricraft
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PRO IN THE KNOW | MASHUDA CASMOD
I need to buy a new bed. What should

I consider when shopping around?
A YOUR MAIN CONSIDERATIONS ARE:

SIZE The bed should allow space for movement and
stretching, so that you arent constrained.

SUPPORT Good support and comfort are crucial. The
body should be cradled along its entire length, allowing
for correct alignment of the spine.
FIRMNESS A very firm bed may hamper blood flow at
the pressure points, which leads to tossing and turning.
So choose one with the right tension and firmness.
NATURAL MATERIALS These help regulate your
temperature when sleeping.
LONGEVITY The product should be strong and robust,
and come with a suitable guarantee. Hstens beds are
handmade and come with a 25-year quality guarantee.
Mashuda Casmod of Hstens (www.hastens.com)
The dcor love affair between natural materials

and interior design continues. Versatile and
sustainable, wood is the new neutral, with endless
design possibilities. Combine lighter woods with
whites, greys or black for a contemporary look. For
more textural sensations, pair with other natural
materials like jute, cotton, wool or leather
1 PINE FOR THIS Made from locally sourced Cape pine,
this wooden Fancy Ampersand can be used as a trivet or

a wall decoration. R120, Hello Pretty
2 FINE DINING This classic walnut Kelly dining chair
brings elegance to any table. R1 599, @home
3 HEY, JUTE Strong and coarse, a braided jute carpet

adds an earthy feel to a room. R1 200, Weylandts
4 ECO OFFICE Bring a note of sustainability to your

home office with a bamboo keyboard. R800, Houdt
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COAST TO COAST We heart wooden coasters!

R155 for a set of four, Yuppiechef
O6 NATURAL GOOD LOOKS These baskets come
in a blend of neutral, earthy tones. R600 for a set
of three, Boardmans
O7 HANG IT This beautiful Modern Gesture
pendant lamp is handcrafted and nished in
subtle natural tones. R1 700, Hello Pretty Q
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IN THE WOODS
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at a hardware store). As a preventive

measure, dry out a damp bathroom as
soon as possible after use by opening
windows and doors for ventilation.
washed a soft 100% polyester

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Good Housekeepings
lifestyle editor, Vicki
Sleet, answers your
house-care questions
E-mail Vicki at
gh@assocmedia.co.za
if you need help with
a household
problem
you have any tips for whitening bedsheets?

QDo
My sheets are no longer the crisp white they
were when new. Any ideas?

A Wash your sheets in the machine on a hot setting,
and add half a cup of bicarbonate of soda with your
detergent to help loosen dirt and body oils. When
the rinse cycle begins, add half a cup of white
vinegar to the machine. Hang the sheets in the
sun natures great whitener! If this doesnt do
the trick, look in your supermarket laundry aisle
for whitener powder, which isnt as hard on
fabric as bleach. Id recommend adding
a scoop of Vanish Power O2 Crystal White
powder, designed to prevent greying
whites, to your wash load.
the best (and easiest)
QWhats
way to remove black mildew
from grouting in the shower?

A Spray the affected area with Mould
Buster from Tile & Floor Care (R55,
available at Builders Warehouse
and Jacks Paint & Hardware stores).
Afterwards, you could seal the
grout with a grout sealer (find it
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For stain-busting tips for

everything from nail polish
to tomato sauce, visit
www.goodhousekeeping.co.za.
BACK TO BASICS
SOUR POWER
Lemons have great cleaning

properties. Citric acid kills
bacteria and mould, so rub
germy surfaces like stainlesssteel kitchen sinks and taps
with half a lemon sprinkled
with salt, and theyll shine!
Shine up brass and copper
items by dampening a sponge
with lemon juice, sprinkling it
with salt and rubbing it lightly
over the surface. Rinse and
dry immediately. Rub half a
lemon over chopping boards
to get rid of garlic or onion
odours, and
scrub them
with
lemon
juice to
whiten
them. Q
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QUESTION?
the tumble dryer, it had pills all

over it. Any advice on what to do?
A Those little pills are fibres that
were twisted into balls during the
washing and drying process. Go over
the blanket with a big piece of fine
sandpaper (or a fabric-pill remover).
Lay the blanket flat and test a corner:
gently brush in one direction and if
the pills come off, keep going! Next
time, wash it on a delicates cycle and
hang it on the line to dry.
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NICE SPICE
Tired of digging out bay leaves, lemon
grass or cinnamon bark from your culinary
creations? Pop whole herbs and spices
into the Gefu Gusto Spice Infuser (R220,
LiViN), then
drop it into your
pot, twisting the
silicone cord
around the
pot handle. Its
dishwasher-safe
and adjustable
to four sizes.
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Steaming stew, spicy hotpot
or comforting casserole, anyone?
Get yourself one of these
R800
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Entertaining
FUN, AFFORDABLE HOSTING HOW-TOS
MY HOSTESSING TIP
If youre hosting in a hurry, set your table

the night before, complete with salt, pepper
and owers. Choose a simple two-course
or even a one-course meal, and ne wine.
An easy ve-ingredient pasta, a salad and fresh artisan
bread with real butter works brilliantly. Buy good chocolate
for afterwards. Run out at lunchtime to do your hair. Enjoy!
ANL POTGIETER, FOOD BLOGGER (LIFEISAZOOBISCUIT.COM)
This striking 18cm

turquoise dish from
Eetrite is a real beauty
perfect for dishing
up right from the
dinner table
R2 400
Le Creuset
The wide base of this

30cm cast-iron buffet
pot (in Cotton) allows
maximum contact
with the heat great
for paella!
R2 012
Banks
Put the fun in veg

meals with this
3,45 Staub Pumpkin
Cocotte. The lid
features self-basting
spikes for even
distribution of juices
R350
Woolworths
Cook up a storm
in this versatile
26cm porcelain
casserole dish
safe for the oven,
microwave, freezer
and dishwasher Q
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SMART WAYS TO STAY WELL, EAT RIGHT, GET FIT
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Getting your move on improves both
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Got Heavy Periods?
Despite excessive bleeding,

pelvic pain and a careerstalling number of working
days lost to symptoms, women
wait an average of 3,6 years
before seeking medical help
for broids, a survey has
revealed. Delaying treatment
prolongs unnecessary misery,
says Dr Elizabeth Stewart of
the Mayo Clinic in the US, and
can also allow broids to grow
too large for minimally invasive
treatments like embolisation.
If you have symptoms, tell your
doctor stat! Its your best
chance of getting relief without
a hysterectomy.
physical and mental fitness. And you dont

have to wait until you reach retirement
age to see the brain benefit: a study
at Harvard University in the US of
people ages 18 to 45 found that the
more time adults spent exercising,
the more brain tissue they had in
zones involved in memory. For most
people, the memory-related brain areas
start shrinking at a rate of 1% to 2% a year
after they turn 50, says lead author Dr William
Killgore. But you may be able to slow or even prevent
the decline with regular exercise. Aim for at
least 150 active minutes a week (break them up
however youd like), experts say, and keep it up
as you get older.
THE CUTEST CURE FOR STRESS In addition to the exercise
you get walking a dog, you reap mental-health benets too:

new studies of people under emotional strain or tension
show that stress hormones in the body are signicantly
lower if theyre in the presence of their canine, says
Dr Glenn Levine. Cmere, Fido. Mama needs you. Q
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Fitness and Nutrition
THE BETTER-THAN-NOTHING WORKOUT
The
Become even a part-time

vegetarian and you could
enjoy a slimmer waist, new
research shows. To try meatless
meals without sacrificing the
goodwill of any family carnivores,
here are some strategies:
Beat burger cravings by swapping
beef for a portobello mushroom
cap grilled, topped with your
favourite ingredients and stuffed
into a wholegrain bun.
Dig into a bowl of beans and chilli.

On pizza night, top a sauceless base
with caramelised onions, sliced pears
and Gorgonzola cheese.
BREW WITH BENEFITS
Both green and black tea serve up health

goodies, thanks to nutrients like polyphenols.
BLACK TEA
GREEN TEA
BPS BEST FRIEND

Lowers blood
pressure among
people with elevated
blood-pressure levels
KILO PEELER
Caffeine +
polyphenols = a
metabolic boost that
promotes weight loss
HEART HELPER
Improves blood
ow after a
high-fat meal
CANCER FIGHTER
May reduce the risk of
lung, breast and skin
cancers
SPIRIT BOOSTER
Lifts your mood
and improves
attention span
BONE AID
Frequent cups
could slow the
rate of bone loss
Logging long hours

at the office means
youve got no chance
(and no energy) to
work out. Avoid
abbication with this
move from tness
expert Sara Haley.
It targets the butt,
quads and inner
thighs, so youll nab
a tighter behind while
working overtime. If
youre wearing heels,
kick them off to avoid
straining your knees.
Then get going!
A Slide your desk

chair back from your
desk and scoot
forwards on the seat
a few centimetres.
Press your legs
together, with your
knees bent 90 and
your feet together
and at, as shown.
B Pull your
bellybutton in and
up, and squeeze your
knees and heels
together to stabilise.
Then, using your thigh
muscles, lift your butt
a few centimetres off
the chair. Hover for
30 seconds, squeezing
your butt and ab
muscles for support. Q
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Stuff to Always
MAKE TIME FOR

V

These daily commitments are surprisingly tiny,

considering how hugely happy theyll make you
Nobody has time
for a drink with
the girls every night, but
consider this: people who
lack social connections
suffer from risk factors
equivalent to about 15
cigarettes a day, new
research has found. A
x? Just reach out in
any way to someone
you care about, even if
you dont have a burning
reason to connect with
them right this minute.
LAY OUT YOUR GYM CLOTHES AT NIGHT

Its a lot harder to blow off your morning workout if you
wake up to your running shoes staring you in the face. Its
also practical: You can waste valuable time tracking down socks
from the laundry, says Los Angeles trainer Gunnar Peterson, who
has trained Sofa Vergara, Jennifer Lopez and others.
MAKE
YOUR BED
Fluffed pillows
are more than pretty the
sheer act of making the
bed can set you up for
success. You start your
day with a tiny, but real,
accomplishment, says
Gretchen Rubin, author
of Happier At Home
(Hodder & Stoughton).
And in a huge survey, 71%
of bedmakers described
themselves as happy
compared with 62%
of non-bedmakers.
MOISTURISE
SET UP A NOPHONE ZONE
This is how
you get people
to say, Youre too
young to have kids that
grown-up! A study found
that someone with wellhydrated skin will develop
wrinkles as she ages, of
course, but with dry skin,
shell develop almost
twice as many. Apply
moisturiser morning
and night.
Create this simple

rule in your house: no
smartphones in the kitchen
while youre cooking or
eating. These are the places
we come together to have
conversations, says Sherry
Turkle, a professor and the
author of Alone Together:
Why We Expect More From
Technology And Less From
Each Other (The Perseus
Books Group).
TAKE A LUNCH BREAK
GIVE A COMPLIMENT
Like your baristas earrings?
Tell her youll both have a
better day. Being altruistic boosts
your mood, says Shana Cole, who
studies the effects of compliments
at New York University in the US. It
works best if youre sincere. Make
sure compliments have legitimately
been earned, Cole says.
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DRINK H2O
Any dehydration can affect mood,
energy level and ability to think
clearly, according to two studies from
the University of Connecticut in the US.
Women who were slightly dehydrated
also reported tasks to be harder and
found it more difficult to concentrate, says
Lawrence Armstrong, one of the studies
lead authors. Keep a bottle of water nearby.
Too many of us eat at our

desks, but wolng down
a sandwich in front of PowerPoint
is a waste of a chicken sarmie. In
a study, people who had a leisurely
meal with others later reported feeling
more relaxed and able to think more
freely. Eating alone is ne, says Nancy
Rothbard, a professor of management
at the University of Pennsylvania in
the US. Just dont spend your hour on
errands. You have to get away from your
to-do list to benet from the break. Q
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TIPS AND
TRICKS TO
TRY TODAY
FOUND:
THE BEST DIET APP
Looking at the most popular weightloss apps, researchers at the

University of Massachusetts Medical
School in the US found that most of
them let users set goals and track
kilojoules, but few helped with
willpower, problem-solving or stress
relief all key to
staying motivated,
says study
head Dr Sherry
Pagoto.
The best?
MyNetDiary
(free on
iPhone and
Android)
and its pro
version
(R43,99 on
iPhone) had
the widest range
of research-proven
tools, her team found.
DO THE MATHS 1 Burger King Tendercrisp chicken sandwich
(2956kJ) = 2 Burger King Tendergrill chicken sandwiches (1440kJ each)
Conquer Cravings
W H SOU
Its hard not to yearn
for comfort food when its
cold. The problem is these

dishes tend to be kilojouleladen, which isnt so great when
youre trying to shed kilos. But soups
made with whole-wheat pasta, brown
rice and pulses plus a source of protein
such as lean meat and fish will make you
feel fuller for longer, says Fiona Kirk
in Soup Can Make You Thin (Painless
Publishing). Here are Kirks top tips for
a filling soup:
Go for protein-based soups that
contain meat, chicken, beans or lentils.
Top up vegetable soup with protein
or have it on the side.
Avoid soups described as hearty or
big on the packaging, as they are likely
to be high in kilojoules.
Choose soups
thatcontain less
than0,6g salt
per100ml.
For a variety of delicious and healthy soup
recipes, visit www.goodhousekeeping.co.za.
Wise up You may think of poultry meat as lean, but the average
count of chicken and turkey entres featured on six recently
reviewed food blogs was 2600kJ without side dishes. Stick with
recipes for vegetarian and seafood dishes they average 1675kJ. Q
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Drop
kg
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ive
a
Nine easy, everyday tricks to keep your body

running (and looking) its best without ever
resorting to a juice fast. By Erin Zammett Ruddy
Cleanses are the new black, seducing celebrities and regular
women everywhere with their promise to flush out toxins, jumpstart weight loss, clear skin and tap new energy. But these extreme
programmes can be unhealthy and angry-making. (Just try being
nice when your last meal was lemon juice with cayenne pepper.)
We do accumulate toxins, says nutrition expert Dr Melina Jampolis.
But our body is built to cleanse itself constantly. The way you live
has a more profound impact than any fast fix. Follow this advice
and youll never sip your dinner through a straw.
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TRICK #1 Start your day

with warm water and
lemon
Sleep is dehydrating, says nutrition
expert Dr Zelana Montminy. She and
other experts suggest warm water,
because its less taxing on the system
than cold and helps flush the kidneys,
and lemon juice, which can help balance pH levels and aid digestion. The
acidity stimulates the liver to produce
acids that aid in further detoxification, Montminy says.
TRICK #2 Then drink

all day
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Hydration is vital to a cleansing lifestyle. Every system in your body

depends on water, Montminy says.
It reduces bloating and helps skin
maintain elasticity, which makes you
glow. Add cucumber, ginger or herbs
to feel like youre having a spa day.
70% of
your immune
system is in your
gut. Keep it
shipshape with
probiotics
Dr Melina
Jampolis
your blood sugar and that

can lead to belly fat. Replace
your go-to starches with wholegrains
like unsweetened oatmeal, quinoa
and brown rice, says Jampolis.
TRICK #5 Bend, twist,

touch your toes
Twisting and turning the body increases blood flow and lymphatic
drainage, enhancing detoxification,
says nutrition expert Dr Susan Lord. A
twist to try at work: sit facing forwards,
turn to the right and grab the top of
your chair with your right hand, turning your body as far as you can in that
direction. Then switch sides. Bending
over to touch your toes also has cleansing benefits. Letting your head fall
below your heart encourages circulation also important for detoxification.
TRICK #6 Just add greens
Even the way you breathe can help

decrease the build-up of toxins. Deep
breathing eliminates toxins 15 times
faster than shallow breathing, says
Kathe Burlage, a yoga instructor
who trains cancer survivors. Stay particularly focused on your breathing
during mealtimes, especially before
you eat. Take three deep breaths before you tuck in.
I urge my clients not to count kilojoules but to count vegetables thats

how important they are, says holistic
wellness coach Kim Gilroy, who teaches people healthy eating habits. Leafy
greens such as kale, collards, chard
and spinach are particular winners.
Theyre packed with vitamins, nutrients and phytochemicals that all do
daily cleanup work, she says. They
support the cleansing functions of
the kidneys and liver, and strengthen
your immune system.
TRICK #4 Become a
wholegrain person
TRICK #7 Clean up with

bre
The reason you wont find bread,

cereal and pasta on a strict cleanse
is that refined carbohydrates spike
And now for the frank, were-alladults-here portion of the programming: the more regular your bowel
TRICK #3 Breathe deeply
movements, the quicker

potential toxins pass
through your body. Dietitian Ashley
Koff says you should aim to eat at least
5g of fibre as part of every meal. So load
your plate with broccoli, beans and
lentils and pack an apple for a snack.
TRICK #8 Follow the

ve-ingredient rule
No woman has ever needed to do a
cleanse because she has a tomato salad
for dinner seven days a week. Make
fresh food your go-to, and when you
reach for something that has been
altered from its natural state and packaged, look for a label with five or fewer
ingredients. Then make sure you recognise each one. What you put into
your body shouldnt sound like a science experiment, says Montminy.
Processed ingredients make the body
work overtime, causing inflammation
that makes you look puffier and older
than you are. Start by picking one day
a week that you eat only wholefoods.
TRICK #9 Eat the K foods

Were talking about fermented ones
like kefir, kimchi or kombucha tea,
which contain immune-boosting
probiotics or good bacteria. These
microorganisms crowd out the bad
bacteria in your gut and provide a
barrier to toxins, Jampolis says. You
want to promote the good bacteria
that aid digestion. Dont bother
subjecting yourself to one of those
celeb-endorsed colonics they flush
out the good bacteria along with the
bad. Instead, cut back on high-sugar/
high-fat foods and put kefir in your
breakfast rotation, or trade your fizzy
drink for a kombucha tea. Q
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File your nails into

a square shape with
rounded corners. The
length should be the
same as the tip of
your ngers.
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Work a rich cream into

cuticles, wait a minute,
then push them back with
a cuticle stick or wet face
cloth. Smooth away any
hangnails with a buffer
and trim any big ones with
nail scissors. Swipe nails
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enough, says celebrity
manicurist Elle. Its the
anchor that holds the
colour in place and
keeps it from staining
your nails.
FINISH IT OFF
Apply a top coat,

again sealing
the edge of
each nail.
The
TOP WITH COLOUR
Happy, Quickie
MANI
Do two thick layers of polish,

no more. With each coat,
wipe the brush against the
neck of the bottle as you pull
it out to remove most of the
polish, says mani expert Ji
Baek. Sweep it on, then skim
the brush along the edge
of your nail to create
a protective seal.
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makeup artist on the

show may not agree,
but it suffices for
date night, for sure.
What about
fragrance do you
have any favourites?
Fresh Cannabis Rose helps me get

into [character as] Joan, so I spray
it on before I go to work. Years ago,
Janie Bryant our shows costume
designer and I began putting Joan
in a lot of dresses with roses on them
and we realised, Joan is a rose girl.
What do you keep stocked in

your shower?
Stars Life
Christina Hendricks dishes on the routine that keeps her

looking polished, even when pulling up to the Mad Men set
at 5am. Plus, the fragrance that helps her get her Joan on
You once said youd never wear
tracksuit pants in front of your
husband [actor Geoffrey Arend].
Do you ever let him see you
completely makeup-free?
By now, Geoffreys seen most of

the tricks of the trade. [Laughs.] But
I always have on blush, even when Im
not wearing anything else it makes
me look alive. Its the first thing I put
on when I wake up, and he thinks I have
naturally flushed cheeks! I like Make
Up For Ever Second Skin Cream Blush;
it blends into my skin really nicely.
What are your other makeup

essentials?
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I have a drawer full of lipsticks. I try

everything, though reds and corals
are my favourite colours. Nars Velvet
Matte Lip Pencil in Pop Life, which is
an orangey red, is a nice mix of both.
Do you pump it up a little more

for date night?
Ive had a go-to look for years thats

pretty similar to Joan Harriss [her
character on Mad Men]. I do black
liquid eyeliner along my top lashes,
rosy cheeks and pink, red or coral lips.
That feels the most me.
Are you skilled with liquid liner?

Im pretty good, I have to say! My
We hear that in high school,

you worked as a shampoo girl
at a hair salon. Tell us about it.
Yes, I worked at [in a campy French

accent] Alexandre de Paris in Fairfax,
West Virginia. I scrubbed heads,
made perm solutions, put in rollers
and swept up a lot of hair.
Speaking of hair, youre

a natural blonde. When did
you start colouring it red?
When I was 10 years old. Redheads

always intrigued me, especially Anne
of Green Gables, and my mom said,
Lets just throw a rinse on that! Little
did she know she opened up a can of
worms. I still love my hair as red as
I can get it! Q
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I only take baths Im one of those

rare people. Theres something about
having water poured over my head
first thing in the morning that seems
aggressive. If I have to be at work at
5am, Ill wake up at 4.30am because
I know it takes six minutes to fill the
tub and Ill be in it for five. No bath
salts, no bubbles, no mucking about.
Just get in, get clean and get out.
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CLEANSING
BALMS
Cleansing balms are becoming more and more popular as an

alternative to a traditional face wash. These oil-based balms have
a similar consistency to a body butter and are suitable for all skin types.
Massage the balm into your skin, then remove it with a
3
warm, damp face cloth. They are great for removing
makeup and leave skin hydrated and smooth.
TRY THESE: 1. Elemis Pro-Collagen
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3. The Body Shop Camomile
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PERFECT CUTICLES These cuticle

nippers, with their sleek spring-handle
design and extra-sharp blades, are
excellent for trimming cuticles
and hangnails. Tweezerman
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Its Bath Time!
Make bath time extra luxurious

with one of these tub-side treats
1. LOccitane en Provence Lavender Foaming
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2. Greenland Bath Oil (R170) in Papaya-Lemon
3. Jenam Bath Milk (R49,50) in Seabreeze
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SKIN SAVIOURS
If youre bothered by uneven skin tone, make

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repair damage caused by UV rays, minimise
the appearance of dark spots and illuminate
skin, giving you a youthful glow. The range
is made up of 1. an Intensive Brightening
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3. a Brightening
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which rms and
smoothens skin
while you sleep. Q
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But thats not to say you cant read
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101beautyboosts
Do just
one, or
all three
steps
1Deep-
clean
your Skin
Why its important:

Getting rid of surface
dirt and oil, and
opening your pores
with a warm towel
preps your skin for
better exfoliation.
Plus, the heat and
massage action boost
circulation, which
brings a healthy
glow to your face,
Kilgore says.
Massage a rich cleansing milk

into your skin using your
ngertips, rubbing upwards
in circular motions.
Exfoliate
Gently
ve
yourself
an Expert
Facial
This essential skincare ritual is so

relaxing to do, and with famed
aesthetician Marcia Kilgores DIY
recipe, its cheap too
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Why its important:

Sloughing off dead
skin a couple of times
a week helps your
products penetrate
better and keeps skin
smooth and radiant.
If youre prone to
break-outs, do it three
times a week, but avoid
scrubbing any inamed
pimples, says Kilgore.
Use a creamy scrub with

beads or make your own
by mixing a tablespoon of
bicarbonate of soda with
freshly squeezed orange
or lemon juice. (Their citric
acid dissolves dead skin.)
Do a
Soothing
Face Mask
Why its important: A
mask helps balance and
calm your complexion,
says Kilgore. For
dry skin, she likes
moisturising masks that
have hyaluronic acid,
aloe vera or honey. If
youre oily, use a clay
or mud mask, and for
combination skin, try
a glycerine one.
Brush on your mask

using a makeup fan brush
(Kilgore says a pastry
brush works ne too) to
get a nice, even layer. Just
avoid the eye area.
CHOOSE
YOUR
TOOLS
PHOTOGRAPHY: FERNANDO MILANI, J MUCKLE/STUDIO D, IAN REEVES. TEXT: REDBOOK. HAIR: KOZMO
AT BRYAN BANTRY USING PHYTO HAIR CARE. MAKEUP: MARIE JOSEE LAFONTAINE AT BRYAN BANTRY
AGENCY USING MAKE UP FOR EVER. MANICURE: ANA MARIA AT ABTP.COM. STYLING: HEATHER LEVINE
Cover your face with a warm,

damp towel for two minutes
(just one for sensitive skin) and
gently press it in. This is a better
alternative to steaming, whic
can dry out skin.
Dab on the scrub, then

lightly roll your ngertips
all around your face. Do
this for two minutes,
spending at least one
minute just on your
T-zone.
To loosen clogged pores,

use two damp face cloths
one in each hand to
gently press along the sides
of blackheads, wiggling the
skin to free them. (Leave red
pimples alone.)
Rinse off with warm water

never hot and a face cloth,
which helps remove every
trace of cleanser.
4
Wash with cool water,
which helps constrict
capillaries so you wont
look red afterwards.
A mild scrub
like Clarins
One-Step
Gentle
Exfoliating
Cleanser
(R330) is
great for all
skin types.
For oily or
acne-prone
skin, try Vichy
Normaderm
3 in 1 Cleanser
+ Scrub + Mask
(R255).
8
Let it sit on your skin for at
least 20 minutes and up
to an hour then take it off
with a facial wipe or a damp
face cloth. (Rinsing with
water can wash away
a masks benets.)
Finish with a nourishing

face cream like Este
Lauder Hydrationist Maximum
Moisture Creme (R545).
Pat on your regular night cream

while your skin is still damp to
seal in hydration.
A cleanser like
Clinique Take The
Day Off Cleansing Milk
(R280) clears grime
without drying skin.
Help clear up
blemished skin
with The Body
Shop Tea Tree
Face Mask
(R110).
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a Difference
Foundation Makes!
Let this photo convince you to airbrush and
glow-ify your skin in one step. Your perfectmatch product is waiting below
Come,
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options
Clarins Skin
Illusion Natural
Radiance
Foundation
SPF 10 (R375)
Liquid
Foundation
What it is: This is what most

of us think of when we hear
foundation: a uid base that
comes in many nishes sheer,
matt, anything you want.
Why youll like it: It feels weightless on

the skin, is available in formulas from oilfree to moisturising, and can be layered to
get as much coverage as you need.
How to apply: You can use your ngers or a brush,
whichever youre most comfortable with. Makeup
artist Gita Bass, who works with Tina Fey, likes to
start from the middle of the face and blend outwards.
Then gently pat a damp sponge over it to remove any excess,
particularly at the jawline and around the nose, she says.
Our faves: Clarins Skin Illusion Natural Radiance Foundation SPF 10
(R375) and Lancme Teint Miracle Bare Skin Foundation (R495).
10
11 HOLD YOUR HORSES!

Give your moisturiser at
least ve minutes to sink
in before you put on
foundation, otherwise it
can sit on top of your skin
and make the foundation
pill or cake.
Powder Foundation
What it is: There are two kinds: baked and
pressed. Baked ones tend to be lighter and
have a slightly glowy nish. Pressed ones
make your skin matt.
Why youll like it: It will give you a shinefree, poreless effect. Anyone can use it,
but its extra-smart for women with oily
skin who want to avoid looking shiny.
And, of course, it wont leak in your bag.
How to apply: Swirl it on with a powder brush, starting in the centre

of your face and blending outwards. For a more opaque nish, use
a powder puff, says makeup artist Sam Fine, who works with actress
Queen Latifah.
Our faves: M.A.C Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation (R310), Avon
Ideal Flawless Invisible Coverage Cream-to-Powder Foundation
(R169,95) and Hannon Two in One Foundation (R195).
54
M.A.C Studio
Fix Powder Plus
Foundation (R310)
BARE SKIN
14Cream Foundation
What it is: Think of it as a denser version of liquid foundation. It

comes in compacts and jars, and is usually nice and moisturising.
PHOTOGRAPHY: FERNANDO MILANI, J MUCKLE/STUDIO D, IAN REEVES. TEXT: REDBOOK. MAKEUP: KIYOSHI AT UTOPIA NYC USING DIORSKIN. HAIR: CRISTINA BOSQUE AT RITA HAZAN
12 PUT ON TOO MUCH?

It happens. Dampen
a makeup sponge and
sweep it over your face to
x a foundation overdose.
Misting with a hydrating
spray and blending with
your ngers works too.
Why youll like it: Creams are a quick and easy alternative to
liquids, and go on sheer but can be layered where extra coverage
is needed. Theyre particularly great for dry skin, since they wont
settle into akes or dry patches.
How to apply: You can smooth these formulas on with the sponge that
comes in the compact or use a foundation brush, but Bass suggests just
using your ngers to melt the formula into the skin around your nose
and jawline.
Elizabeth Arden
Ceramide Lift
and Firm
Makeup SPF15
(R415) in Warm
Sunbeige
Our faves: Maybelline Smooth Dream Mousse (R160,95), Elizabeth Arden

Ceramide Lift and Firm Makeup SPF15 (R415) in Warm Sunbeige and
Clinique Even Better Compact Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF15 (R400).
15Mineral Foundation
What it is: Mineral foundations are literally minerals nely ground up to be

used as makeup. They mostly come in powder form, but you can nd them in
liquids and creams too. If youre lusting after a truly natural, earth-conscious
option, check the packaging: the best ones have very few ingredients at all.
Why youll like it: Mineral formulas provide awless
coverage, but your face still feels like its bare. The nish
can be matt or radiant (just look for those words on
the box). They are go-to products for sensitive, oily
and break-out-prone skin types because theyre free
of ingredients that can irritate or clog pores.
How to apply: Buff on pressed or loose mineral
foundation with a at-head powder brush. For creams
and liquids, your ngertips or a sponge are ne.
13 PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION

to dry skin around your
nose or the corners of your
mouth: its like a magnet for
foundation to settle into.
A gentle go with an exfoliator
smooths away akes
and roughness.
Our fave: Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free

Mineral Loose Powder (R199).
16
Tinted
Moisturiser
What it is: Exactly what it says
a moisturiser with a bit of colour to
the formula, which will subtly tone
down minor redness or unevenness.
Why youll like it: Tinted moisturiser
is like a baby step into full-face
makeup. Its sheerer than
even a BB cream, it really
moisturises and it doesnt
feel like you have anything
on. If you want to start
small, heres your product.
How to apply: Smooth it on
with your hands, just like you
would any face cream.
FOUNDATION
Our faves: Bioderma Tinted

Ultra-uid Suncare SPF 50+
(R189,95) and Clarins HydraQuench
Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 (R370).
17BB Cream
What it is: These major multitaskers have

exploded onto the scene. In addition to
providing light to medium coverage, these
creams usually contain moisturisers and
sun protection, along with antioxidants, or
anti-ageing or brightening ingredients or
all of the above.
Why youll like it: Because these products

treat wrinkles, even out tone and mask
imperfections all at once, theyre a natural
choice for someone whos short on time.
They can be used on any skin type, but
theyre not for those who want full coverage.
How to apply: Smooth it on with your hands
like you would your face cream just make
sure you blend well along your jawline.
Our faves: Revlon PhotoReady BB Cream
Skin Perfector SPF 30 (R160), Sorbet BB
Cream SPF 15 (R100) and Smashbox
Camera Ready BB Cream Broad
Revlon
Spectrum SPF35 (R390).
55
PhotoReady
BB Cream
Skin Perfector
SPF 30 (R160)
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How
to
contour
out
cheekbones
18Bring
Dust a shimmery
highlighter directly on
your cheekbones. This
makes them look higher
and brightens the eye
area too.
ree
9
Makeup
Sculpting
Tricks
Dene and
lift your jaw
Theres something that keeps

celebs looking lifted and sculpted:
contouring. Mally Roncal (who uses
it on all her clients, even Beyonc)
teaches you fast ways to perfect
your features the way the pros do
56
ne
your nose
20Re
Brush shaping powder under

your jaw from your chin to
each ear. Says Roncal: I do
this on every single client to
lift their face.
Dip a small brush into shaping

powder, tap off any extra,
then glide it from where
your brow meets your nose
downwards on both sides.
THE
TOOLS
YOULL
NEED
21
PHOTOGRAPHY: FERNANDO MILANI, J MUCKLE/STUDIO D, IAN REEVES, SUPPLIED. TEXT: REDBOOK/KATE SULLIVAN.
MAKEUP: JORGE BUENABAD FOR MALLY BEAUTY. HAIR: KOZMO AT BRYAN BANTRY USING PHYTO HAIR CARE.
MANICURE: ANA-MARIA AT ABTP.COM. STYLING: HEATHER LEVINE
Physicians Formula Powder

Palette Multi-Colored Blush
(R159) in Blushing Natural
Find the hollows of your

cheeks by making a sh
face, then brush shaping
powder from your ears
towards your mouth.
Swirl blush onto the apples

of your cheeks. Blush
marries it all together and
gives you a gorgeous,
natural glow.
Sweep a small amount

from side to side under
your chin to blur any
powder lines.
Blend powder down

your neck so its all
seamless (which will
keep your jaw from
looking too strong).
22
Shiseido UV
Protective
Compact Foundation
SPF30 (R395) in
Medium Ochre
23
Or just use a matt
powder thats one or
two shades deeper
than your skin, like
M.A.C Studio
Careblend/Pressed
Powder (R265) in
Medium Deep
24
Crease
brush
For smaller
areas, try
an Inglot Eye
Brush No
4SS (R389)
Swish a bit of shaping

powder on the
underside of your nose
to shorten it a bit, if
length is an issue.
A matt nose doesnt

look natural, so dab
some highlighter
on the tip to add
dewiness to skin.
25
Blush brush
For the big
jobs, try an EcoTools
Blush Brush
(R114,95)
57
Hold your
*arm
to the
page to match
your best
products
28
DAY: Chanel
Brilliant
Extreme Glossimer
(R420) in Sexy
27
Clinique
Quickliner
for Eyes Intense
(R215) in Intense
Chocolate
26
DAY: Bobbi Brown

Eye Shadow
(R295) in Ivory
31
30
EVENING:
Clarins Rouge
Eclat Satin
Finish
Age-Defying
Lipstick
(R2 5) in
Sweet Rose
29
EVENING:
Chanel Illusion
DOmbre Long
Wear Luminous
Eyeshadow (R420)
in Impulsion
32
DAY:
Elizabeth
Arden Beautiful
Color Eye Shadow
Duo (R255) in
Tempting Taupe
Essence Silky Touch Blush

(R36,95) in Adorable
Find your Skin Tone*,
33
EVENING:
Lancme Ombre
Hypnse (R325)
in Ptale de Rose
Never feel beauty-buyers remorse again. Locate your

colour choices beside it come straight from Bobbi
If Bobbi Brown could sneak into your house and refill your cosmetics
bag, heres what shed stash in it: For day, you want two shadows: a matt,
pale one swept from the lashes to the browbone to brighten, and a medium
tone dusted on your lids for definition. Then put on blush it should look
EVENING: Korres
Guava Lipstick
(R175) in Red
34
37
EVENING:
Aura
EyeColour All Day
WaterProof Gel
Eye Shadow
(R70) in Huntress
35
EVENING: Wet n Wild

Color Icon Eyeshadow
Single (R34,95) in Panther
40
36
DAY: NYX
Nude Matte
Shadow (R89,95)
in Craving
38
DAY: Bourjois
Blush (R129,95)
in Rose clat
DAY: Gosh Mono

Eye Shadow
(R99) in Sand
39
DAY: Lancme
Gloss in Love
(R285) in
Fizzy Rosie
41
Essence I Love
Smokey Jumbo
Eye Pencil (R34,95)
in Deep Black
43
42
EVENING:
Smashbox
Limitless 15
Hour Wear
Cream Shadow
(R205) in Iris
44
EVENING:
Inglot Brow
Powder (R135) in 562
45
EVENING:
Gosh Velvet
Touch Lipstick
(R110) in Lambada
Clinique Cheek
Pop (R280) in
Ginger Pop
49
Rimmel
Scandaleyes
Thick & Thin
Eyeliner
(R99,95)
in Black
48
46
DAY: Lancme
Ombre Hypnse
Mono Eye Shadow
(R325) in Trs
Chocolat
DAY:
M.A.C
Eye Shadow
(R185) in
Saddle
47
DAY:
Hannon
Rosebud
Lipgloss (R135)
50
EVENING: The
Body Shop
Colour Crush
Eyeshadow
(R130) in
Gorgeous Gold
Find your Makeup

skin tone along the edge of these pages; the custom
Brown master of the natural-but-better look
like your cheeks were pinched and a sheer lip colour thats a touch
brighter than your natural hue. For evening, kick it up a bit. Use
a metallic or colourful shadow; creams are great for a smoky, smudgy
effect. Then add a rich matt lipstick. Snap, youre done.
51
DAY: Justine
MoistureSurge
Plumping Lipstick
SPF 15 (R135)
in Strawberry Swirl
DAY: CK One Powder

Eyeshadow (R190) in Expose
PHOTOGRAPHY: J MUCKLE/STUDIO D,
IAN REEVES. TEXT: REDBOOK
52
DAY: Max
Factor Max
Effect Trio
Eyeshadow
(R119,95) in
Coco Crazy
54
Korres Zea
Mays Blush
(R295) in Coral
53
56
55
Avon Glimmerstick
Cosmic Eye Liner
(R89,95) in Blackened Night
EVENING: Rimmel
Lasting Finish
Lipstick by Kate
Moss (R89,95)
in 12
57
EVENING:
Revlon
PhotoReady
Primer + Shadow
(R189) in
Bohemian
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Six Secrets to
Younger-looking
Eyes
Puffy, tired, weary no more. These
off and create that I slept great, t
58 SHAPE UP BROWS
59 TAKE DOWN PUFFINESS

Pop a metal teaspoon in the
freezer, then use the back of it to
give swollen areas a light massage.
And wait until the puffiness goes
down before applying moisturiser,
which can plump skin back up.
AWAY FROM CROWS-FEET!
Sparkly shadow is like a zoom

lens on ne lines, and foundation
can settle into them. The one
exception? Primer, which will
blur and ll in crinkles.
61 DISGUISE UNDEREYE BAGS

Taupe eye shadow grazed right
underneath lower lashes helps
hide puffiness by making that area
recede. (Darker skin tones should
use a richer brown shadow.)
63 Last but not least

PICK THE RIGHT EYE CREAM
Theres one for every issue under the sun (and around your eyes). If puffiness
is your problem, try a cream with caffeine or vitamin K these help to
ush out uids. To combat circles, a cream with caffeine (again!) constricts
the blood vessels that make them are up. A formula with vitamin C
or arbutin can help fade brown spots. To soften crows-feet, look for
retinol to boost collagen and antioxidants to prevent further damage.
60
62 CONCEAL DARK CIRCLES

You can magically erase them
with the right concealer. Pick
a creamy formula slightly lighter
than your skin tone. One with
a peachy hue will neutralise blue
circles, while a pinky shade
cancels out brown ones.
PHOTOGRAPHY: FERNANDO MILANI. TEXT: REDBOOK/KAYLEIGH DONAHUE HODES
The simple act of lling in

sparse bits and tweezing
strays around your arch is
like a mini eyelift, making
you automatically look
more awake.
Celebs Choice for

BEAUTIFUL SKIN
Sold in more than 60 countries worldwide, Environ is an international

skincare brand trusted and loved by local and international celebrities
Through extensive scientic research, Environ strives to provide consumers with the
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Illse Roos share their skincare secrets to ageing beautifully in your 30s, 40s and beyond.
Vicky Davis, 32 (Pasella presenter and actress)

I have olive, combination skin thats prone to oiliness at times, and
its also very sensitive. My main concerns are break-outs from time to
time, as well as pigmentation. To address these issues, I use products
from the Environ B-Active range plus Evenescence C-Boost and
Intensive Colostrum Gel. For a couple of years now I have been using
the Environ range of products, as well as some of their supplements,
and can see the improvement in my skin. My break-outs seem to be
more under control and my skin seems less oily.
TIP: Your 30s is the right time to step up your skincare
routine by using richer moisturisers containing stronger
doses of vitamin A and antioxidants.
PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF ENVIRON, SUPPLIED
Illse Roos, 49 (TV, lm and theatre actress)

Being menopausal, my hormones are a little difficult to pin down.
I have combination skin and I give my skin what it needs lots of
TLC! My daily routine includes applying Environ RAD sunscreen
twice daily. I focus more on frequent moisturising now, and do so
a couple of times a day. I use products from Environs Ionzyme
range, which is their premium range of skincare products that
contains essential vitamins, antioxidants and peptides.
TIP: In your 40s your skin loses collagen and elasticity,
and retains less moisture. Make sure you cleanse with
acreamy cleanser and use a rich moisturiser, and
apply sunscreen daily.
For details of your nearest Environ stockist or for more information call the toll-free number
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The
technique
for your
length
64
Short
Hair
Spritz a heat-protecting
leave-in conditioner through
damp strands from roots to
ends (for ne hair, just on
the bottom half).
owdry Like
a Pro
If your arm aches just thinking
about blow-drying, take heart:
these easy hair-saving tips will
cut down on your mirror time
and deliver salon-level results
62
Hair
65Medium
Spray a volumiser at the
roots of wet hair to add
body, then apply a bit of
leave-in conditioner to
the ends.
Hair
66Long
Put a bit of shine serum on

the ends of damp hair, then
blow-dry all of your hair
without a brush until most
of the moisture is gone.
Clip up the top section

of hair no need to be
precise. Starting at the
back, blow-dry using
a at brush to sweep hair
forwards. (This keeps it
from getting puffy.)
Repeat on the sides.
If you have a fringe, blow-dry

it using a big, round brush.
Pull the fringe straight out
from your forehead and aim
the dryers nozzle towards
its ends.
Pull up the top sections of

hair and clip them. Starting
at the back, wind small
sections of hair around
a ceramic brush from the
ends up to the scalp and
hit with the heat until dry.
PICK
YOUR
BRUSH
PHOTOGRAPHY: FERNANDO MILANI, IAN REEVES, SUPPLIED. TEXT: REDBOOK/LISA WHITMORE. HAIR: CRISTINA BOSQUE AT RITA HAZAN.
MAKEUP: KIYOSHI AT UTOPIA NYC USING DIORSKIN. MANICURE: ANA MARIA FOR ABTP.COM. STYLING: HEATHER LEVINE
67
A at brush with
nylon bristles
smooths short hair so
it lies in place. Try the
Freestyle Paddle Brush
(R79,95, Dis-Chem and
Pick n Pay)
Let down the front.

Blow-dry your fringe
rst, smoothing it with
the brush from one side,
then to the other. Unclip
the rest and work back
towards your crown until
the top is all dry.
To nish, warm a tiny

dab of pomade between
your ngers and pull it
through the ends for
a piece-y effect.
Dry the sides and ends

without a brush until theyre
95% done. Clip up the top and
nish drying those sections,
using the brush to pull hair
taut, aiming the nozzle
towards the ends.
Unclip the top section

and dry the whole chunk
at once: pull it straight
up and point the dryer
up too, which will help
lock in the lift.
68
A ceramic-core round brush
heats up and acts almost like
a curling iron. Try the Clicks
Salon Professional Nano
Titanium Ceramic (R64,95)
69
Unravel hair from the
brush. As you do, rotate
your wrist so the hair
curls on itself, forming
a loose ringlet. Repeat
until all hair is dry.
Flip your head over and

mist hairs underside
with a texturising spray.
Use your ngers to
massage the roots,
then ip back up and
nger-comb into place.
A boar-and-nylon
round brush adds body
and reduces frizz. Try
the ghd Natural Bristle
Radial Brush (R266)
)QDO
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Search Engine
Its the hair chart to end all hair charts! Find your texture and length
here, then welcome a new problem-solving product into your life
CHINLENGTH
75 Get a sleek, shiny blow-dry with

a frizz-ghting serum. (Bonus: itll
also nix frizz if you air-dry.) Try Kadus
Satin Anti-Frizz Serum (R153).
SHOULDERLENGTH
72 Lush-ify your style by

spritzing a volumising spray all
over. Try John Frieda Blow Dry
Lotion Root Booster (R110).
76
73 Sprinkle a dry shampoo at

your roots, then brush through
for natural-looking fullness. Try
Gosh Fresh Up! (R69).
77 Long, thick hair can get

weighed down, so keep it bouncy
with a volumising mousse like ghd
Style Total Volume Foam (R195).
THICK HAIR
82
CHINLENGTH
Stop waves from getting

too big with a smoothing
gel like Giovanni 2 Chic
Tangerine & Papaya Ultra-volume
Amplifying Styling Gel (R219).
79 Use a leave-in serum to

create thickness. Try LOral
Paris Elvive Fibrology Thickness
Creation Double Serum (R74,95).
83 Whether you air-dry or blow-dry,

a shine-boosting styling cream will
give you all-day hold. Try Gary Rom
Haircare Hydro Defense (R315).
SHOULDERLENGTH
78 Used on wet or dry hair,

a lightweight styling mist adds
just enough hold on ne, wispy
styles. Try Gary Rom Haircare
Mist Hydrate (R205).
80 To lend ripples, give extra

oomph and prevent frizz, mist
on a spray such as Davines More
Inside Shimmering Mist (R220).
84
81
85 Long hair gets dry; a rich styling

cream delivers moisture and creates
curvy waves. We like Marc Anthony Curl
Envy Perfect Curl Cream (R124,95).
Amp up ne waves with

a few spritzes of a sea-salt
spray. Try Toni & Guy Casual Sea
Salt Texturising Spray (R119,99).
74
Give pretty shape to

a shorter style with
a light smoothing
cream. Were fans of Trevor Sorbie
Straight Smoothing Balm (R119,99).
71 Pump up limp locks with

Giovanni 2 Chic Tangerine &
Papaya Butter Ultra-volume
Foam Styling Mousse (R219).
FINE HAIR
SHORT
A lightweight texturising
cream adds moisture
and a piece-y nish to ne hair.
Try Wella Professional Enrich
Straight Leave In Cream (R220).
BELOW THE
SHOULDERS
Wavy
Charlize Theron
70
THICK HAIR
BELOW THE
SHOULDERS
SHORT
Straight
FINE HAIR
A smoothing lotion tames frizz

while keeping your pretty waves
intact. Pantene Anti-Frizz Smooth
Cream (R56,99) works really well.
For a smooth, silky effect,

spread a lightweight styling
foam throughout hair. Sebastian
Thickefy Foam (R395) does the trick.
Jessica Alba
90
87 To control style and help

it last all day, use a medium-hold
gel like LOral Professionnel
Contorsion Fix (R255).
91 Make your bob look extra shiny

with a hydrating hair oil. LOral Paris
Elvive Extraordinary Oil (R159,99)
is a good one.
88 A curl dener creates
92 Condition your hair and give it

a pretty lustre with a rich hair oil.
9)
shape and nixes frizz. We

adore Dr Miracles Weightless
Moisturizing Crme (R84,99).
BELOW THE
SHOULDERS
SHOULDERLENGTH
SHORT
Nourish a cropped
cut with a daily
moisturising lotion.
Try Fantasia Olive Moisturizing
Shine Serum (R109).
hydrates and denes curls at the

same time, allowing for a twist
or coil set. Try Motions Nourish
Leave-In Conditioner (R32,99).
89
For soft,
frizz-free
control, those with
long, coarse hair
should reach for a
strong-hold gel.
Try Davines
More Inside
Strong Hold
Cream Gel
(R220).
framing layers with a protective
conditioning product like Gentle
Treatment Oil Sheen Spray
(R39,99, exclusive to Clicks).
Kelly Rowland
98 Sculpt your style while keeping
CHINLENGTH
95 Get bouncy spirals with

a curl cream. Try Avon Advance
Techniques Styling Hold Volume
& Curl Mousse (R79,95).
99 A dening cream is perfect for

springy curls. Try Organix Moroccan
Curling Perfection Dening Cream
(R179,95, only available at Foschini).
96 A curl-enhancing mousse
tames frizz. We like Redken
Curvaceous Wave Ahead
Texturising Mousse (R352).
100
97
SHORT
94 A dening foam for curls

adds moisture without attening
your hairdo. We like Tresemm
Salon Finish Extra-Firm Control
Mousse (R76,99).
SHOULDERLENGTH
THICK HAIR
BELOW THE
SHOULDERS
FINE HAIR
Curly
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it soft with a gel pomade.

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curls, minus the
crunch. Try Paul Mitchell Curls
Twirl Around Crunch-Free Curl
Dener (R275).
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Bradley Cooper,
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in a thrilling
space adventure fit
for a fun family night out.
Opens on 1 August in 3D.
Director Clint Eastwood

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lead singer of the iconic
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trying to reconnect
with his family.
Starring Jon
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My Secrets to a Strong Marriage
HOW THE SITCOM STAR AND HIS WIFE OF 14 YEARS, HOLLY,

REMAIN CLOSE
I grew up in a home
where we all sat down for
dinner, so catching up at the
table is our daily thing.
Im an obsessive sports
fan, which my wife is
incredibly patient about.
My idea of romance is
more practical like
washing the car.
Before we had our two

daughters (aged 2 and
4), we took spending time
together for granted. Now it
requires focus to get away for
a date, which is kind of cool.
My wife has taught me

about unconditional
love. When theres conflict,
theres never a thought that
we wont work it out.
My favourite part of the

day is the moment when
one of our daughters climbs
into our bed in the morning
and physically opens my
eyelids even if Im not ready
to wake up.
To end an argument
with Holly, I apologise.
Thats normally the accurate
response, because Im
usually wrong.
My husband, Adrian, is my
best friend. He knows how to
make me smile; he knows when
to bring me a cup of tea. Weve
had many ups and downs in our
relationship, but we always get
through stronger. I dont think
I couldve asked for a better man
in my life no ask is too big.
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ONE OF THESE GREAT READS

Emma Sadlier, a social-media law consultant, speaker and host

on The Oscar Pistorious Trial Channel, shares her love for books
My favourite book as a child was The Little
Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupry. Its the
most wonderful tale of an inquiring mind, and
it has beautiful illustrations. I think I love it even
more as an adult.
I loved reading because of my mother.
Shes an avid reader and reads at least
a book a week, usually more. She often
passes the good ones on to me.
My favourite authors are Roald Dahl and
Hunter S Thompson.
I dont reread books, but I do read lots
of cookery books and entertain a lot.
I guess the recipes are my inspiration.
My last great reads were All The
Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy
and Endings & Beginnings by
Redi Tlhabi. I found Redis book
devastatingly sad. I love stories
about people and it was fascinating
to read about her childhood.
OUR FAVOURITE NEW RELEASES

Arctic Summer by
Damon Galgut (R250,
Random House Struik)
It took EM Forster 11
years to complete his
1924 masterpiece, A
Passage To India. One
of SAs finest novelists,
Galgut describes how
Forster followed his former Latin student
and friend Masood to India, burning with
unrequited love, and how his experiences
in colonial India and Egypt influenced his
approach to his ground-breaking novel,
and his struggle to accept and express
his homosexuality. A beautifully written
literary page-turner. Catriona Ross
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The Dogs Of
Littlefield by Suzanne
Berne (R260,
Penguin Fig Tree)
On paper, Littlefield is
one of the Ten Best
Places to Live in
America. But when
dogs start getting
poisoned in the park, the town is thrown
into disarray. Through its mix of
interesting characters, this novel offers
social commentary on communities and
how small issues are magnified into big
ones no matter where we live. Fingerpointing, infidelity, teen angst, midlife
crises this read has it all. Sally Emery
OF THE
MONTH
West Coast
Cookbook
(R250,
Jonathan Ball
Publishers)
The Bergrivier Vissersvrouevereniging
has found a way to preserve an aspect
of its tradition with this book. Mixed
with a collection of old recipes, there
are memorable seafood dishes and
braai and meat recipes that will have
your mouth watering. Enjoy a glimpse
into the lives of West Coast families.
MY BOOK CLUB
Our book club, Women with

Words, was started in 2001
by a group of women with
a passion for reading. We
gather over sweet and
savoury treats and a glass of
wine or two. We read
anything: from local authors
like Deon Meyer and Rayda
Jacobs to Khaled Hosseini
and crime-ction
authors like
Mary Higgins
Clark, Michael
Connelly and
John Grisham.
GILLIAN RONN, CAPE TOWN
The Violet Hour by

Katherine Hill (R260,
Penguin Viking)
Abe and Cassandra
Green have had an
unconventional but
happy marriage. The
story starts as their
marriage ends, with
Abe throwing himself off his yacht after
a terrible row with his wife. Hill has
been compared to one of my favourite
authors, Anne Tyler and its easy to
see why. Her characters are rich and her
stories contemporary. I enjoyed The
Violet Hours take on a family ripped
apart by selfish desires. Sally Emery Q
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FOR YOUR DIARY

1. Head into sheep country for the
25th annual Hantam Vleisfees
(left), where you can sample
various delicious cuts of lamb in
bite-sized portions. Therell be
live music and plenty of other
fun entertainment to keep you
busy. When: 29 and 30 August.
Where: Hantam Park, Calvinia.
Cost: Friday adults: R40;
children: R10; Saturday adults:
R80; children: R40. Info:
www.hantamvleisfees.co.za.
2. Serenade spring and delight your
palate at the 12th annual McGregor Food
& Wine Festival. Along with red, white and
ros wines, gorgeous grappa and sweet wines will
be on offer. When: 30 August. Where: Dutch Reformed
Church hall, McGregor. Cost: R60, which includes a tasting
glass and wine tastings. Info: 023 625 1954.
3. Get the latest foodie trends and tips at the Good Food
& Wine Show. See celebrity chefs in action too, such as
Matt Preston, Lisa and Helen Tse, Buddy Valastro, Reza
Mahammad and Food Networks Siba Mtongana. When:
31 July to 3 August. Where: Coca-Cola Dome, Joburg.
Cost: Adults: R125; under-12s: R50; under-3s:
free. Info: www.goodfoodandwineshow.co.za.
Book: Computicket.
4. Treat yourself to a day dedicated to 250
top Cape wines at the FNB Free State Wine
Show, presented by wine authority Michael
Fridjhon. Not only can you taste the fruits of
the vine, but you can stock up on your faves too.
When: 31 July and 1 August. Where: Leopards
& Lace, Bloemfontein. Cost: R130. Info: www.
freestatewineshow.co.za. Book: Computicket.
EAT OUT
Get cosy at one of these inviting Italian eateries

The fare at STRETTA CAFE (above) in Durban is simple
and irresistible. Chef Greg Clelland trained in Italy and
imports cheeses, our and fresh ravioli weekly. Eat: The
all-day breakfast pans or fresh pasta. (The Picanti Penne
is sensational.) End with outstanding Lineage coffee by
award-winning barista Craig Charity. Cost: Starters: R40
to R70; mains: R50 to R120; puds: about R30. Where:
50 Old Main Road, Hillcrest. Info: www.stretta.co.za.
031 765 8862.
Call:
Italian-family-run GINOS in Joburg doesnt subscribe
to trends, but focuses on consistently producing good
food at affordable prices. Eat: The wood-red pizzas with
home-made dough are popular. In winter, try the hearty
oxtail and lamb-neck stews. Cost: Around a very reasonable
R110 a head for three courses. Where: 126 Harry Street,
011 680 1819.
Robertsham. Info: www.ginos.co.za. Call:
CIAO BABY CUCINA in Bellville, Cape Town, prides itself

on good, honest, traditional Italian cooking, using fresh
ingredients. Eat: Specialities include Venetian liver and
onions, and Roman oxtail stew. There are also pasta bakes,
risottos and pizzas. Try the gelato or tiramisu for dessert.
Cost: Starters: about R50; mains: about R70 to R150;
desserts: R25 to R40. Where: Tyger Valley Shopping Centre.
021 914 5920.
Info: www.ciaobabycucina.com. Call:
We love eating at Mo-zam-bik in Ballito. The food is to die

for, the staff are outstanding and the kids are entertained. We also love the
Golden Hours Family Market in Durban North because of the crafts, the
music and the vibe around the food court. And the jungle gym keeps the
kids amused for hours.
MY GOOD LIFE
ANEESA VALLY, CAR-RENTAL AGENT AND

MOTHER OF TWO, TONGAAT, KWAZULU-NATAL Q
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NEIL GRIBBLE, 43,
AN IT ARCHITECT FROM
CAPE TOWN, IS THE
FATHER OF ERIN, 5
DEAR ERIN,
From the moment you rst peered
at me through those dark eyes,
you found a place in my heart.
There are so many beautiful
moments with you that are etched
in my memory.
You have taught me to take it
one day at a time, as you do. To
laugh often, as you do. To bounce
back quickly when facing adversity,
as you do. To show my emotions,
which I nd hard to do. To see life
as an adventure.
Its ironic that while I believe I am
preparing you for this world, you
are (in the most wonderful way)
helping me become a better man.
I have been blessed with the gift
that is you, my daughter.
Love, Dad
ANDREW SALOMON,
40, ARCHAEOLOGIST
AND WRITER FROM
CAPE TOWN, IS THE
FATHER OF ELIAS, 2
Dear Elias,
The bath is full of dinosaurs
again, the bed full of flaked
almonds and raisins. My phone
is scratched from being used as
a skateboard. And I love it, all
of it. (And yes, I know I let you
carry the hammer when we
fixed the broom, but I am still
not going to let you carry the
axe when I chop firewood.)
I love you my boy, Dada
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JO PRINS, 45, FROM JOHANNESBURG, IS THE

EDITOR OF BOEKE24, AND FATHER OF
ALEXANDER, 3, AND MANON, 5
For Alexander Xavier Prins

You look at me with my fathers eyes
and you say you are thirsty. There is a quiet
rhyme in your names and your moodiness is just
too familiar. But when you come and wriggle in
my neck with your little doggy breath before
bath time, you are one of the two best things
that have ever happened to me. My son, my little
Azander (as your little sister calls you), I hope to
still climb many mountains with you one day.
Love, Your Pappa Prins
PROFESSOR JONATHAN JANSEN, 57, IS RECTOR OF

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE IN BLOEMFONTEIN,
AND FATHER OF MIKHAIL, 27, AND SARA-JANE, 23
CRAIG WILKINSON, 50, SPEAKER,

AUTHOR OF DAD: THE POWER
AND BEAUTY OF AUTHENTIC
FATHERHOOD, AND DIRECTOR
OF THE NGO FATHER A NATION,
LIVES IN CAPE TOWN AND IS DAD
TO LUKE, 20, AND BLYTHE, 17
Dear Mikhail and Sara-Jane,

If I have taught you anything, it was wordless. I do
not remember preaching or shouting or beatings. I hope that you
witnessed in your father a life devoted to making a difference in
the lives of others. I pray you saw that my life was enriched by
having friends who did not pray like me, talk my language or
share my culture. I trust that you took away from the observation
of your parents a deep understanding that it is better to give than
to receive, and that in giving we are blessed beyond measure. And
I know that you saw in your father an imperfect life struggling,
nonetheless, to do the right thing in a wronged world.
Love, Dad
YANNI VOSLOO, 48,

DURBAN MERCHANDISE
DIRECTOR FOR MR PRICE
HOME, IS THE FATHER OF
STEFANO, 15, AND LUCA, 8
Dear Luke and Blythe,

My main man and my precious girl. You
have given me more reason to live than
anything else ever has. You unlocked a love
in me I could never otherwise have known.
Watching you grow into the young man
and young woman you are today has been
the most beautiful experience of my life.
I love being your father, I love your unique
personalities, your hearts, your way. Know
that I see you and love who you are and
what you are becoming. You are wanted,
cherished and adored. You have a man, your
dad, in your corner wholl support you and
fight for you till the day he breathes his last.
Love, Dad
My darling boys,
You give me so much pleasure
and purpose. I wish you both lives
that are bold, lled with adventure
and discovery, with things rare
and exciting, but also abundant
with great love and inner peace.
I worry that you might be too
spoilt, for which I accept blame,
but how difficult it is not to give
generously to those we cherish!
I pray for a long life, in which Im
blessed with many, many years
of your friendship and company.
Stefano, stay as erce and
focused on your goals as you are
now, and success will be yours.
Luca, keep singing and smiling;
your wit and charm will always
melt hearts. Above all, my boys,
strive to remain humble, generous
and gracious, like your mother.
Love, Dad
MAKHOSI KHOZA, 43,

FROM DURBAN, IS AN
EAST COAST RADIO
PRESENTER, MD OF
DINEOCOMMS MEDIA
CONSULTANCY, AND
FATHER OF NEO, 5
Dear Neo,
I cant believe
you are almost
six. I cant live
your life for you,
but I will feel your
pain and rejoice in
your triumphs. All
I can do is teach
you how to cross
the road this is
a metaphor for
how to negotiate
life. I wish you all
the best.
Dad loves you
always.
RIAAN GROBLER, 39,

A SUBEDITOR FROM
JOHANNESBURG, IS THE
FATHER OF DEWAN, 9
DEAR DEWAN,
Always be kind. Be responsible.
Smell the rain. Read a lot. Question
everything its not bad manners, it
is essential to learn. Sing and dance
often. Laugh at yourself. Be honest.
Learn to make good coffee. Visit
obscure places. Talk to people. Walk
barefoot. Pay compliments. Wait
patiently. Show empathy. Be amazed.
Check your spelling. Play. Learn to live
with your shortcomings. Find love and
cherish it. Be spontaneous. Save a bit
of money. Keep your promises. Take
risks. Admit when youre wrong. Buy
and use the right tools. Never be too
hard on yourself. Know that I love you.
Love, Pappa
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ALAN KHAN, 42, SENIOR
DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE
AFFAIRS AT THE DURBAN
UNIVERSITY OF
TECHNOLOGY, IS THE FATHER
OF NASSER, 15, AND AMEER, 12
ACTOR BHEKI MKHWANE, 50, FROM KWAMASHU

IN KWAZULU-NATAL, IS THE FATHER OF MENZI, 26
Dear Nasser and Ameer,

I am blessed beyond measure to be your
dad! Life is full of challenges and surprises,
so be prepared. Always treat women with
the respect they deserve. Learn from your
mistakes. Work hard. Stay honest, and if
faced with a dilemma, ask yourself this:
Will Mum be happy to read about this in
the news tomorrow? I hope you understand
the importance of choice in all things. May
success and good fortune follow you always.
My son,
I have come to realise that we dont make
our children, you come through us. When
you told me you wanted to be an actor, I was taken
aback, thinking of the hardship in our industry. But you
studied acting at the Durban University of Technology
and got your diploma ve years ago. When I saw you
on stage the rst time, I wept, worrying, How was the
industry going to receive you?
I have just seen you in your one-man show, Last Cow
Standing, which you also wrote. The tears of fear were
replaced with different tears, as I realised you had been
called to be an actor. I am so very proud of you, my son.
I love you. Dad
Love, Dad
IAN MANLEY, 43, A PUBLICIST FROM RIEBEEK KASTEEL,
WESTERN CAPE, IS THE FATHER OF LUKE, 11, AND GUY, 4
HELLO LUKE AND GUY,

I would never have guessed as a younger
man that I would land up being the dad and
co-architect of two amazing boys and goodlooking to boot; that aspect must come from your Italian
mommy! Know that I hope you will always come to me for
advice, and to be your sounding board when the circle of life
seems all too confusing, and someone to lean on in times of
heartache. May we always kiss each other on the lips no
matter what our age or the occasion! Love you both more
than chocolate most of the time.
ANDRE MARTIN, 38,

A FASHION DESIGNER
FROM DURBAN, IS THE
FATHER OF COLE, 4,
AND ALEXA, 1
Dear Cole and Alexa,
You are my world, my heart and my soul. You fill me with so much
love that sometimes it scares me! I want to protect you both 24
hours a day, and I worry for your future! Then I remind myself that
what your mother and I have taught you and will keep teaching
you is to be who you are, to not give up, to be strong no matter
how many setbacks we all have, and to keep smiling. Just be
whoever you develop into in adulthood. But know that no matter
what, you will always be Daddys babies!
I want you to know that you are

in control of your destiny and
you can be anything you want to
be. Dont ever stop dreaming and
working towards achieving your
dreams. Do not entertain negative
energy, and always look for the
good, even in the worst situations:
these are an opportunity to grow,
and necessary to move to the next
part of your journey. Embrace
the challenges and face them
head-on. Work hard and make
sacrifices. Respect those around
you and treat people the way
you would like to be treated. Love
deeply and unconditionally. Do
not be afraid to be you. Live to
your full potential, and remember
to have fun!
Love, Dad
Love, Dad
FromDaddy Cool
STANLEY OKWULIEAKU, 32, IS A DURBAN MODEL,

PART-TIME WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHER AND
PHOTOGRAPHER, AND FATHER OF CHISOM, 4, AND OLUCHI, 2
To my two little future stars,
NATHAN BLOWS, 36,

DIGITAL EDITOR FOR
ACKERMANS, LIVES IN
DURBANVILLE, WESTERN
CAPE, AND IS THE FATHER
OF EMMA, 5 MONTHS
Dear Princess Gorgeous Beautiful,
So, as I groom my Lorax moustache with your

toothbrushes, let me repeat: Which way does a tree fall?
It depends on the way it leans. Yes, thanks to the wisdom
of the Lorax! Being true to yourself is more important than
bending to the wishes of society, the whims of friends or
the pressure of acceptance. Every person of value and
integrity grows straight and true, never fearing the wind
or storm, as there is no fear of falling.
Grow your roots deep in knowledge. Read as many
books as you can lay your hands on, as it gives you the
opportunity to live life through someone elses eyes. Watch
every sunset and sunrise knowing that only today is
promised to you. Do your best, give your best and never
compromise on excellence in the face of mediocrity. Look
in the mirror often for two reasons:
1. There is only one of you on planet earth so only you
can do what needs to be done.
2. It should give you a reason to laugh, as you know that
when God made you, He had a sense of humour.
Oh, and nally, always nd something to laugh about, no
matter how difficult your ordeal; it helps to give perspective.
Youve been with us for just over five

months, but its been quite a ride,
wouldnt you agree? (Well, if you could
talk you would.)
I wake up every day excited to see you,
even though youre still fast asleep when
I leave for work. And on my drive back
home, all I can think about are the cute
gurgles, giggles and smiles, and that tiny
hand reaching out to touch my face.
The world youve been born into is an
amazing place, but it can also be scary.
I want to protect you from the bad things,
but I know that wont always be possible.
I want you to know that youre perfect
not in the artificial way that some
magazines portray and that youre
beautiful. Youll always be perfect and
beautiful, and I promise I will try my best
to remind you of that as often as I can.
Remember to work hard, but to also
do what you love. Youll spend some of
the most productive hours of your life at
work. Make sure that what youre trading
those hours, breaths and heartbeats for is
worth it. How will you know if its worth
it? Youll know. And if you dont we can
figure it out together.
Lastly, be smart, kind and generous.
People like people who are nice. It may
seem that sometimes the nasty people
win, but nice people win more. The point
isnt to win, though its about helping to
make your part of the world a little better
for everyone. Trust me on this.
Regardless of what happens, Ill always
be here for you and will help you navigate
through life as best I can.
All my love, Dad
Love, Dad
MERVYN NAIDU, 44, A TV SALES MANAGER

FROM JOHANNESBURG, IS THE FATHER OF
DANIEL, 12, AARON, 11, AND EZRA, 8
DEAR DANIEL, AARON AND EZRA
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JUSTIN BATEMAN, 41,
IS STATION COMMANDER
OF THE ETHEKWINI FIRE
DEPARTMENT AND THE
FATHER OF GABRIEL, 10
ADVOCATE DON SMART, 61, FROM BALLITO AND RECENTLY RELOCATED

TO PERTH, AUSTRALIA, IS THE FATHER OF CHARMAINE, 41, AND SHANEE, 39
My darling daughters, Charmaine and Shanee,
Now that my little girls are grown women and mothers with kids of their
own, I know that being a father is not just having children to love and care
for; it is the most meaningful and rewarding journey through my life that never stops
evolving. It was not just being your dad, but giving you space to be yourself; respect and
support for all your hopes, dreams and achievements; and always being close if you
needed me and knowing that you would call on me when all else failed, just to speak to
your daddy and get up and face your challenges. The greatest moments have been those
silent ones when you just look at me and I know what is in your heart and mind before
you speak more so when you look at me and cry tears of love. That, to me, is being your
father, and the reward in having love in a family.
Thank you for being my daughters.
Love, Dad
BRIAN NAIDOO, 38, FROM KEMPTON PARK, WORKS IN MINING-EQUIPMENT

SALES AND IS THE FATHER OF ALYSSA, 13, RYAN, 11, AND CAMRYN, 5
Dear Alyssa, Ryan and Camryn,

Your mom and I constantly worry about whether we are good
parents. But your personalities show what amazing individuals you
are becoming. Alyssa, so mature and responsible and always willing
to help; Ryan, with your ridiculous sense of humour, natural charm
and your ability to make friends so easily; Camryn, our little rebel,
whos brought so much joy and laughter into our home. Always follow
your dreams and remember that respect, kindness and integrity are
all you really need when you are out in the world one day. And more
importantly, always remember how loved and cherished you all are.
Love, Dad
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I offer you my
smile for every
time you try your
best, win or lose.
My ears, as what
you confide needs
to be heard. My
eyes, so I may see
your creations
and delight in
your point of view.
My scars, that
you may learn
from my falls. My
shoulders, that
you may stand
upon them and
get a better look at
your future. And
my heart, as with
it you carry my
wishes for your
dreams to become
your reality. I offer
you all this simply
because since the
day you were born,
you have taught
me to smile more,
listen carefully, see
clearer, forget my
scars, strengthen
my shoulders and
open my heart to
the wonder that
is you.
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Like grown-ups, kids sometimes wish they had a friend or

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teach your kids not to compare themselves with others?
A My husband and I teach our son

and daughter that they were created
in Gods image. He loves them just
as they are. We discuss peoples
diversity and show how, in our
own family, we can experience one
anothers strengths and talents, and
praise each other for what were good
at. Everyone has a place in the sun.
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(mother of two, ages three and seven)
A One of my children excels at sport,

the other is good with people and has
the most friends. Because of his
competitive nature, the sporty one
struggles to make friends. I often point
out to him that the world needs good
sportsmen too. I also remind both of
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A Ive taught my kids from a young

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PERSONALITY Rabbits are soft and cute, but they all have their own
personalities. Some can be gentle, but others wont like too much interaction
and petting.
HABITAT Your rabbits cage or pen should be at least four times their size
and should include a litter box, bedding, food and a water bowl. While hay
is best for bedding, newspaper and cat litter are best for their litter box. Make
sure your yard is safe as well as rabbit-proof. An easy option is a rabbit fence.
(DIY: buy owerbed fencing at Builders Warehouse.)
FOOD Rabbits should be fed a basic diet of grass hay, rabbit pellets and
fresh greens like lettuce, parsley and watercress and a variety of vegetables,
including Brussels sprouts. Note that spinach, cabbage and kale contain too
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VETERINARY CARE Find a vet that knows rabbits. Problems such as
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or neutered as soon as its old enough.
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My dog often shivers

and trembles. Is this
normal or should I
be concerned?
A There are many reasons why dogs
shiver and tremble. It could just be
excitement, nausea or old age, but
it could also point to more serious
conditions, such as distemper,
Generalised Tremour Syndrome,
kidney failure, brain diseases or even
poisoning. According to Audrey Cook,
veterinary expert for WebMD, other
telltale signs for these more serious
conditions are eye and nose discharge,
coughing, excessive salivating and
yawning, vomiting and diarrhoea.
If these symptoms are present, its
best to get your dog to your vet as soon
as possible to rule out any diseases or
possible poisoning. If not, then perhaps
your furry friend is just really happy to
see you calm him down by giving him
loads of love.
ME AND
MY PET
We have
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and Hannie, and our new Staffie,
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mischief around the house: she
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to bits! When someone knocks
on the door, the three of them let
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Be a Savvy Customer
HOW TO COMPLAIN
LIKE A PRO
The recession turned us into tricky customers: better at standing
up for our rights and fussier about quality and service. So lets
keep it up! Here are eight ways to complain like an expert
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LESSON #1:
USE TWITTER!
Complaining on Twitter is
like standing in the middle
of the offending store with
a megaphone. Follow our stepby-step guide to make those big
companies sit up and take note.
1) Go to twitter.com. Sign up by simply

registering your name and e-mail address, then create a password.
2) Choose a Twitter name (or handle,
as its called). This could be your name
@JaneBloggers, for example but it
cant be the same as anyone elses.
3) To find the Twitter handle of the
company you want to complain to, use
the search box, choose from the suggestions and press the Follow button
so it will see your gripe. If its a large
company, look for a small blue circled
tick this indicates its a bona fide account for the company.
4) Compose your tweet of complaint! You only have 140 characters
per tweet, so keep it short and snappy.
5) Mention the companys Twitter
name midway through your comments so everyone on Twitter can see
it: For example Very unhappy with
@badbuilder poor service.
6) Finally, dont forget to add the
hashtag #complaint at the end of your
tweet to flag that you have a gripe that
needs sorting.
LESSON #2:
KEEP CALM AND COMPLAIN
Be prepared, too, so that you
know your rights in advance.
IN PERSON: Take a friend as a wit-
ness and keep the moral high ground.
Do not shout or lose your cool its

counterproductive. If the sales assistant is not responding, ask to speak to
the manager.
ON THE PHONE: Always keep notes
You say: No, Id rather have a refund.

(Always push for this so youre not
held hostage should the company run
into financial problems.)
LESSON #4:
about your complaint who youve

spoken to, what theyve said and when
just in case you need to follow up. STICK TO DEADLINES
Dont lose your temper if you
Some retailers have
swear at the call-centre staff,
a longer refund and
YOU
T
you may be disconnected if
complaint time than
A
H
W
you continue. Again, if youre
others. Take note
dissatisfied you can ask to
W of this and get your
TO KNO
speak to a manager.
complaint in before
NEED
your deadline is up.

ONLINE: Just because youre send-
ing an e-mail doesnt mean the tone

should be less formal. If you feel your
complaint has not been answered,
take it to the top.
LESSON #3:
HAVE AN ANSWER
FOR EVERYTHING
They say: No receipt, no refund.

You say: I have another proof of pur-
chase my bank or card statement.

They say: You need to take your com-
plaint up with the manufacturer.

You say: No, I have a right to return
faulty goods to the retailer.

They say: If you bought it on sale, you
cant return it.
You say: Yes, I can. Even if the item
was on sale, it doesnt affect your right
to return faulty goods if the fault wasnt
pointed out to me when I bought it.
LESSON #5:
GET THE LAW ON YOUR SIDE
If your complaint is going to
succeed, you need to know
your legal rights inside out!
RETURNS AND REFUNDS
You have the right to ask for a refund,

exchange or repair from a retailer if
the goods arent:
As described. The product should
match its advertisement, label and
packaging description or any in-store
samples.
Of satisfactory quality. It should be
robust enough to stand up to whatever use its intended for.
Fit for purpose. This covers the obvious (if its a raincoat, it should keep
you dry) and any purpose implied by
the retailer. (Yes, this satellite-navigation system works in Mozambique.)
ONLINE PURCHASES
They say: Is a store credit note fine?
If you are buying items online,
Complaining on Twitter is like standing in the

middle of the offending store with a megaphone
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you have an extra level of protection

(in addition to the Consumer Protection Act):
You can cancel a purchase from the
moment you order it up to seven working days after you receive it. It doesnt
matter whether its faulty or you have
simply changed your mind. This is
called a cooling-off period.
If the item doesnt turn up within
30 days, you can also ask the vendor
for a refund.
For an easy-to-follow breakdown of
your rights, check the Consumer Protection Act: Your Ultimate Free Guide
at www.mikewronski.co.za.
LESSON #6:
UNDERSTAND VOETSTOOTS
Before the Consumer Protection

Act, buying something like a car
voetstoots meant you pretty
much had to accept whatever
you got.
This has changed. Now, you need to

have been made fully aware of exactly
what you are buying: the seller needs
to disclose all the defects obvious and
hidden and you have to agree to purchase in that condition. You can return
the goods to the supplier for a full refund if they dont match the quality
perceived by you in the agreement.
But, you might still be charged for use
of the car before you returned it (for
example mileage, damage and so on).
LESSON #7:
COMPLAIN LIKE AN EXPERT
Professional complainer Jasper

Griegson (complainer.co.uk) has
six rules that are guaranteed to
get your voice heard.
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1) Start with a quick call to customer

services (as this is probably company
protocol). But if you feel you are being
fobbed off, go straight to the top.
2) Complain in writing. Theres still
something very powerful in a letter
when compared with an e-mail, which
is quite transient. Keep it short, concise
and to the point no more than a page.
If youve really got a lot to say, make an
attachment. Do your research and find
the names of the people at the top.
I usually write to somebody by name
rather than to the managing director.
3) Keep the resolution open rather
than asking for something specific in
compensation. I like to conclude my
letters in an open manner, such as
I look to you for a meaningful gesture
of goodwill. The response you receive
may indeed exceed your expectations.
4) Always chase! I would expect an
acknowledgment from the company
within a week. Sometimes you have to
be very persistent.
5) Be polite. If possible, use humour.

What you really want is a one-to-one
dialogue with a human being. If the
complaint is particularly serious,
be firm and assertive, but never rude
or abusive.
6) My last-ditch attempt is what
I call the scatter-gun approach, where
you write to the entire board of a company. You may find that where one
doesnt take notice, another will.
LESSON #8:
EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS
If your rights arent being

adhered to, heres who you
need to contact next:
National Consumer Commission

Consumer Contact Centre:
012 761 3000
E-mail: contactus@thedti.gov.za
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Always chase! I would expect an acknowledgment

from the company within a week. Sometimes you
have to be very persistent
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Buy-smart guide:
ironing boards
O Everyday essential:
window cleaners
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Your Buy-smart Guide

IRONING BOARDS An ironing board that suits you and your needs can make
all the difference to this often tedious household chore. Wide, bigger boards make for effective,
easier ironing, so get the largest one you can comfortably accommodate, without it being too
heavy and cumbersome
We tested nine ironing boards and assessed them for height, weight, sturdiness, convenience and ease of use.
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Buy-smart Guide
Above Boards
The best ironing boards are robust and cleverly designed to ease the washday
load. We help you find one that suits your needs, as well as your budget
BIG AND STABLE
Retractaline la Premier board (R700, Game). Testers loved using this. Its a long, wide board
(123cm x 38cm), making it really easy to iron on. Its also fairly heavy (5,6kg) and has
an impressive 10 different height settings between 51cm and 92cm. You adjust the
height by pushing on the metal lever, which is a simple operation. The legs are metal
with rubber stoppers on the end, making it nonslip on different oor surfaces. It has
a useful integrated clothes rack for storing laundry and comes with a separate
sleeve and collar board, which is very handy. There is also a cord minder
for keeping the cord out of the way. The board is metal mesh,
which allows the steam to penetrate and then escape
underneath. The iron sits comfortably in the iron rest.
The fabric cover is removable for washing. It has
a thin foam layer underneath for padding.

EASY IRONING
A SOLID CHOICE
Brabantia board (R700, Boardmans). This board is

a pleasure to use and although its not as wide or long
as some of the others tested (110cm x 30cm), testers found
ironing easy. Its fairly heavy 5,8kg with metal legs and
a metal mesh top. The fabric cover, which has foam
padding underneath, is removable and
the board has a pull-up
lever, with a rubber
trim that the
iron rests on.
Its suitable
for right- and
left-handed
users.
House of York Deluxe ironing board (R420, Makro, Game,

Pick n Pay and selected Spars). This has a solid board,
wooden legs and two height settings 78cm and 87cm.
Testers liked the iron rest, which is an extension of the
board and is covered with metallic heat-resistant fabric.
The board is 114cm x 30cm and weighs
6kg, making it heavy to fold
and unfold. This board
was stable on the
carpet, but it
did move a
little on tiles
and wooden
oors.
STURDY WOODEN LEGS

Prole Concepts ironing board (R170, Checkers and Checkers
Hyper stores). Although this seemed fairly small after using
some of the other bigger boards, its an adequate size
91cm x 30cm. It has wooden legs and a solid board, but
is one of the lightest we tested (4,4kg). The board slid
a little on wooden oors and tiles, but not on the
carpet, where testers found it quite stable. The
metal iron rest felt a little imsy. It can be pushed
underneath the board for storage. The fabric cover
is not removable. The end of the board is squared off
and worked adequately for ironing shirts. It has two
height settings 86cm and 91cm so its not really
suitable for sitting down while ironing.
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BIG BUT LIGHTWEIGHT
PHOTOGRAPHY: FRANK ELLIS, THINKSTOCK. PRICES CORRECT AT TIME OF GOING TO PRESS
Quality metal mesh ironing board (R250, Checkers Hyper stores). This comes with a useful sleeve board and a built-in wire rack
that sits under the board, which is very handy for storing unironed or ironed laundry. The sleeve board doesnt have a clip to hold
the legs upright, so testers were concerned about its stability. The board is big 121cm x 38cm so ironing is easy, especially
bulky items like sheets and duvet covers. There are seven height settings from 67cm to 91cm. Testers found the iron sits very
comfortably and securely in the iron rest. The top of the board is metal mesh, so the steam passes all the way through the board.
The board was rather unsteady on all the different surfaces, and it appeared to have one leg slightly shorter than the others.
For its size, this board is really light: 4,4kg.
EASY TO STORE
GOOD SIZE AND SHAPE
House of York Standard ironing board (R350, Game and

selected Spars). The retractable iron rest on this board makes
it a good size for easy storage. It is 91cm x 30cm in size and
has two height settings: 88cm and 82cm. It weighs 4,4kg
and the fabric cover is not removable.
Testers liked the shape of the
end, which is fairly
pointed, making
it easy to
iron shirt
shoulders
and the tops
of sleeves.
Simply Supreme ironing board (R350, Game). Testers liked

the size (120cm x 34cm) of this board, which makes for easy
ironing, especially larger items. The board has three different
height settings from 79cm to 92cm. It is one of the heavier
boards tested: 6,8kg. The fabric covering, with padding
underneath, is attached and not removable
for washing. The board is solid,
so the steam cant pass
through while ironing.
COMPACT AND NEAT
MULTI-HEIGHT SETTINGS
House of York Table Top board (R200, Makro and Pick

n Pay). This boards fold-out wooden legs are really short
and its designed for using on a counter or table. The size
is 88cm x 30cm and the height is 13cm. It weighs only
2,8kg. The fabric cover, with padding underneath, is not
removable. Testers found it sturdy for ironing. Its not
ideal for ironing large items like sheets, but
its good for smaller items of
clothing. It has no
iron rest. The
best thing
about this
board is that
it takes up
very little
storage space.
Villa ironing board (R380, Pick n Pay Hypermarkets and

selected Family Stores). Testers were amazed at the range
of height settings on this board, from a low 33cm to a max
of 87cm, with 10 other easily adjustable height settings in
between. Its an adequate size 110cm x 30cm for ironing
most items, even linen, and it weighs 6,4kg.
It comes with a rail for hanging ironed
clothes on, but there were
no instructions or
screws provided.
The fabric cover
isnt removable. Q
For the full reviews of these and other tested

products visit www.goodhousekeeping.co.za.
goodchoices
Everyday Essential
Window Cleaners
QUICK CLEAN
STREAK-FREE SHINE
WORTH THE SPLURGE
BEST MULTITASKER
Thanks to its fast-action

formula, Mr Muscle Window
& Surface Cleaner (R29,99,
Checkers) breezed through
stubborn marks and dirt.
It left windows
shiny and had
a wonderful
lingering fresh
scent.
The Plush Supreme Window

Cleaner (R24,99, Checkers)
left windows with a clean
and streak-free shine. It
removed dust and dirt
with just a few
wipes and had
a pleasant scent.
Hard-to-remove bird
droppings and other marks
are no match for Windolene
Glass & Shiny Surfaces
(R40,99, Woolworths). It
has an easy-touse trigger that
makes spotcleaning a cinch
and is also great
for cleaning
mirrors.
From windows and mirrors

to stainless-steel and
chrome surfaces, Glass
Master (R19,98, Pick n Pay)
works hard on all surfaces.
It removed dirt
easily and left
windows
clean and
shiny.
For the full reviews of these and

other window cleaners
visit www.goodhousekeeping.
co.za/tested-products.
AS SEEN ON TV
SALAD SCISSORS | R69,90 | Verimark
THE PITCH: For fast-track preparation of chopped salads.
THE TRUTH: Our testers chopped salad staples like lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber, and
although they said the blades were sharp, they struggled to chop the tomato and
cucumber into small pieces. They said the scissors were easy to hold and use.
BOTTOM LINE: The salad scissors are better suited to chopping herbs and
leafy greens. Q
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PHOTOGRAPHY: GALLO IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES, FRANK ELLIS, SUPPLIED. COMPILED BY YUSRAH JULIUS.
We tested seven brands to see how quickly and easily they cleaned windows
and whether they left any streaks behind. Of the brands we tested, these did
the best job quickly and conveniently
Get Cooking!
PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF ESKOM
Cut your energy costs

and save this winter
Winter is the season when we crave warm, hearty dishes, but

winter comfort meals can be demanding on the electricity bill.
Eskom, in partnership with Pick n Pay and 49M, brings you
delicious winter recipes that will bring smiles of appreciation to
your familys faces and save you money too. Try their quick and
energy-smart recipes: Quick-roast Roast Beef, Prawn and Chorizo
Risotto, Spiced Lamb Curry Bunny Chow and One-pot Spicy
Chicken and Beans.
All recipes are inspired by the 49M Energy Efficient
Cookbook, and celebrity chef Justine Drake added
her own special touches to them.
5 ways to reduce your energy

consumption and save money
Take part in Eskom, Pick n Pay and 49Ms energysmart cooking challenge and you could win fabulous
prizes! Cook one, or all, of the four good-taste, electricity-smart
dishes mentioned above, take photos of you and your dish and
submit them for a chance to win a weekly prize or the grand
prize. Visit www.winter-cooking.co.za for the recipes, more
details of the competition and news of the participating Pick
n Pay stores where prepared dishes can be tasted.
4. Chop vegetables into small pieces, as they will cook faster

this way.
, quick and
Try these tasty recipes!
energy-smart
For more delicious winter recipes and tips,
visit www.picknpay.co.za/winter.
1. Put a lid on your pot and speed up your cooking time.

2. Save time and money by cooking in bulk. Freeze
the leftovers and serve them later in the week.
3. If youre using the oven for one dish, prepare side dishes that
can be cooked in the oven at the same time. That way you only
use one cooking appliance for a whole meal.
5. Preparing one-pot dishes will not only reduce

your electricity bill, it will also save you time
washing up! Q
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READE S
IS YOURS THE
MOST INVENTIVE,
INGENIOUS HOME
MAKEOVER
IN SA?
PHOTOGRAPHS: THINKSTOCK, ELSA YOUNG
If you have recently completed a

renovation youre proud of, send us
your before and after pictures of
either the house, room conversion
or building extension and youll
stand a chance to win R30 000 in
cash and more great prizes, plus a
feature on your home in a special
HL collectors issue.
FOR ALL THE DETAILS AND TO ENTER

VISIT houseandleisure.co.za/renovation-competition
August
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is a good month to
up your bathrooms
bliss factor*
PHOTOGRAPHY: GALLO IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES
INSIDE
The Hunger Games
star Elizabeth Banks
talks about her roles
as a movie star,
a wife and a mother
page 98
Popular ingredients
get a fresh and
avoursome spin
page 102
* Make this your winter project.

Giving your bathroom a makeover is
easy and affordable. And lots
of fun. Turn to page 114
to find out how.
Take your pick from

this winters snug
and stylish knits
page 108
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A BANKABLE
Star
Whether sitting through marathon makeup sessions for

her role as Effie Trinket in The Hunger Games or walking
the red carpet for The Lego Movie, Elizabeth Banks really
shines in her roles as mother and wife. By Sian Edwards
or starters, shes beautiful. Elizabeth Bankss elegant screen beauty has drawn
comparisons to Audrey Hepburn. Shes brainy too. The actress graduated from
the University of Pennsylvania in 1996, and in 1998 she earned a Master of Fine
Arts from the American Conservatory Theatre. Elizabeth is also a prolific actress.
Shes had roles in an impressive number of movies, including Catch Me If You Can,
The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Role Models, Seabiscuit, The Next Three Days, Our Idiot
Brother, Pitch Perfect and Man On A Ledge.
Elizabeths most recent role was in The Lego Movie, in which she voices the character Wyldstyle.
She can also be seen in the upcoming comedy drama The Big Shoe, which co-stars Kristen Stewart
and Jim Sturgess. The movie is currently in preproduction and will be filmed in Cape Town. But the
40-year-old is probably best known for her role as the pink-haired, prim and proper Effie Trinket in
The Hunger Games franchise, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson.
The Massachusetts-born Elizabeth confesses she was seen as a goody two-shoes in her youth,
but she was also a bit of a tomboy who spent her childhood messing around with cars. We played
baseball and fixed cars, because thats what Dad liked to do with us, says the eldest of four children.
Elizabeth and her husband, sports writer and producer Max Handelman, met on her first day at
university in 1992 and tied the knot in 2003. The couple have two sons, Felix, 3, and Magnus, 20
months, but their journey to parenthood hasnt been an easy one. In Lucky magazine, Elizabeth
spoke about her struggle to conceive. It was a womb issue for me, she said. Embryos wouldnt
implant. The couple decided to go the surrogate route, with both their sons being born via a gestational surrogate. Its a big leap, inviting this person into your life to do this amazing, important
thing for you. We make a baby cake and bake it in another womans oven, she told the magazine.
Elizabeth shared the news of second son Magnuss birth via her website, where she wrote: This
experience has exceeded all expectations, taught us a great deal about generosity and gratitude,
and established a relationship that will last a lifetime. I now turn my attention to managing
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I am a very good tipper, because Ive had

two boys under two. For which I am thankful. And all their
poop. For which I am less thankful. Wish me luck.
like yourself (laughs) and feel like I deserve to be here.

Otherwise Id probably just feel like a fraud at all times.
QUESTION: Youve done so many movies but are

probably best known for playing Effie in The Hunger
Games franchise?
ELIZABETH: I love the character of Effie. The only thing
Q: Whats the biggest advantage and disadvantage of

being seen as very attractive?
EB: It opens a lot of doors for you at first. But of course you
I dont love about it is that it takes me between three and

four hours to look like Effie, so it takes a good chunk of
time. Ive managed to learn how to sleep while they put on
my makeup.
Q: How did you enjoy making The Lego Movie?
EB: Its so cool and my sons are very excited about it. Im
a cool mom! Its the best! I have the best gifts for them.
Q: And besides being a cool mom, you look fantastic. You
must make quite an effort to stay in shape?
EB: You know, I am very inspired by my kids because I had
have to go through life dealing with a lot of jerks and bad

pick-up lines. Thank goodness Im married. I know so
many women who are part of the dating scene and they
almost all dread the process of finding a good man and
staying clear of a lot of predators and jerks who are constantly trying to pick them up.
Q: How did you meet your husband, Max?
EB: I was in university and I had been going out with the
captain of the hockey team, but then I met Max and we fell
in love from pretty much the very first moment. But I was
18 and, naturally, you never imagine its going to evolve
into something that has lasted this long. After a few years,
though, I knew he was the man of my life, and I was right!
them when I was older and I want to ski with them when
they are teenagers, so I had better keep it up so I can stay
on the slopes. Thats what I think about; I think, Will I be
able to play tennis with my son when he is 10? And I hope the
answer is yes. So its all about that, just staying active and
being as involved with their lives as possible.
Q: So you were friends first?

EB: We were never friends. We were just romantically
Q: What about style? Do you like to dress up or not at all?

EB: I just like people to like me (laughs), and I find that if
Q: Youre one of the rare Hollywood actors who have

graduated from university and with honours (magna
cum laude). Is that an important milestone in your life?
EB: I never wanted to rely on my succeeding as an actress
you show up in tracksuit pants, people dont treat you as

respectfully as when you put on a skirt. I like this aspect of
it: to dress up for interviews. I also like that this separates
Elizabeth Banks from me being at home and being with my
children and my family, and the things that really matter
to me. I really find that this is all a bit of playing a role, so I
like it because it helps me have the energy to be with people
linked from the get-go.
and I was very intent on going to university and enjoying

the academic experience. I also resented the implication
that if youre considered attractive you have to be stupid.
Thats a really pathetic equation and it gave me a lot of
confidence to more than hold my own with other bright
people in a university environment.
Q: Are you rebellious?
EB: I wouldnt say I lead with rebellion in terms of my
personality traits. Im more of a rule follower, so thats my

DNA. I rebel in my own way. (Laughs.)
Q: As a female in Hollywood are you encouraged or
discouraged by the place of women in Hollywood?
EB: Im not one to particularly complain, but Im not en-
Elizabeth with
Jennifer Lawrence
in a scene from
The Hunger Games
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couraged. (Laughs.) You know, someone said to me, So,

youve graduated from playing the girlfriend role? and
I would say, thats not true, because there arent very many
roles for women outside of the girlfriend role in mainstream movies. I mean I could go make indies all the time,
but Id like to think that Id earned the right to make bigger,
better movies that pay my mortgage. Unfortunately, that
means Im probably still going to play the girlfriend.
all those jobs that require tips

Q: Whats your stance on nudity?
EB: I never say never, Ill say that. But
actually, as Ive got older Ive become

more comfortable with the idea of it.
I was much less comfortable when
I was younger. Id say that I probably
dont consciously avoid it, but at the
same time, it gives you that little ugh
in the stomach, like, Hmm, thats not
great, but if its character-based and
its meaningful to the moment and its
real, Id consider it.
PHOTOGRAPHY: GALLO IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES, ELITEPHOTOAGENCY.COM/ASSOCIATED PRESS,

WIREIMAGE. TEXT: SIAN EDWARDS/THE INTERVIEW PEOPLE
Q: What kinds of odd jobs did you

have to take before you could support
yourself as an actor?
EB: I had every kind of job when I was
putting myself through university. Ive

been working since I was 11 years
old. I did everything. I supervised an
after-school game room; I sold popcorn at the Popcorner, because it was
at the corner. I sold ice cream, I was a
waitress for 10 years and the worst job
I ever had we used to call it being a
maid, but now they call it housekeeper
I was a maid in a bed and breakfast.
I was cleaning up peoples bodily fluid,
which is disgusting. People treat hotel
rooms horribly. You should tip the
people who clean your hotel rooms
they deserve it.
Q: Are you a good tipper then?
EB: I am a very good tipper, because Ive had all those jobs
that require tips.

Q: You have an unusual story about how you got into
acting, right?
EB: Yes! Im an actor because I broke my leg sliding into
third base [while playing softball], and I needed something

else to do after school. I played softball in my youth, I was
a cheerleader and I played basketball, none of which I was
particularly great at, but I loved softball. So, I broke my leg
sliding into third base, and subsequently spent the next year
going, What am I going to do? And I spent the next year singing in school plays, and now Im an actor. Who knew?
THIS PICTURE: Elizabeth taking a walk with her sons,

Magnus and Felix, in Los Angeles CIRCLE: Elizabeth with
her college sweetheart and husband Max
I was an old lady, I was 24, thats old to be starting as an actor,

(laughs) and at that moment, I just wanted to do anything.
Then I got offered a soap opera like the first day, and I was
like, Wait a minute, thats the first day, what can I do tomorrow? and so I started doing adverts. Im one of those very
regular actors who had a very slow and steady build-up.
I started in adverts and then I did television guest spots on
the Law & Orders and the Sex And The Citys, and whatever
was shot in New York where I lived. Then I came out to LA
to do pilot season, and I never got cast in a pilot, but I started
getting cast in movies and I did small roles in really big movies. Now Im doing big roles in really big movies, so thats it.
Q: So when you started in Hollywood, what did you

expect and were those expectations met?
EB: My expectations change on an almost daily basis. I al-
Q: As an actress, you need to learn how to deal with

rejection. Did you think of doing something else as
a career when times got tough?
EB: Those are all learning experiences. And I always say,
ready had a very full life before I started in this business.
I can always be a bus driver. (Laughs.) Q

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Instead of couscous, serve

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with chopped lettuce,
tomatoes and onion
for a tasty kebabstyle dinner!
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WEVE TAKEN POPULAR INGREDIENTS LIKE MINCE, CHICKEN

BREASTS AND SALMON FILLETS AND PUT A TASTY SPIN ON THEM!
TRY THESE FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR FAVOURITE INGREDIENTS
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MUSHROOMS
TO MAKE
VEGETARIAN OPTION 1:
Pasta with Kale & Walnut
Pesto & Mushrooms Honey
adds a lovely sweetness to the

slightly bitter kale add more
to taste, if you like
TAKE SWEET
POTATOES
TO MAKE
VEGETARIAN OPT
potato Curry Use ION 2: Sweetbutte
rnut squash
or white potato
es, if you prefer
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this vegetarian-friendly
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PRAWNS TO MAKE
OPTION 1: Prawn &
Pineapple Fried Rice
Swap prawns for 300g

cooked chicken, if you prefer
PHOTOGRAPHY: CHARLIE RICHARDS. RECIPES: CHARLOTTE WATSON. RECIPE TESTING: ELIZABETH HUTCHINSON.
FOOD STYLING: CHARLOTTE WATSON AND SUZANNAH BUTCHER. PROP STYLING: JENNY IGGLEDEN.
RECIPES DEVELOPED IN THE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING TEST KITCHENS
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CLASSIC
CABLE-KNITS
Pair a chunky cable-knit
scarf with a cable-knit
jersey to add texture (and
cosiness!) to an outfit.
Jersey R399, Cotton On.
Trench coat R1 099, Zara.
Pants R199, Cotton On.
Scarf R599, Accessorize.
Bracelet R160, Lovisa.
Midi ring R90, Zuri.
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BOLD
EMBELLISHMENTS
A jersey with eye-catching
decorations such as sequins
means you can skip the
accessories! Add a full skirt and
heels for a feminine touch.
Jersey R699, Forever New. Skirt
R170, Legit. Spectacles R99,95,
Woolworths. Heels R1 099, Zara.
Welcome back, knits weve missed you!

Snuggle up in this winters selection of cardies,
polo necks and other thin and chunky
knits for a look thats, well, scorching hot
CHUNKY CHIC
Combine a chunky knit
with a fitted pencil
skirt for a look thats
casual yet feminine.
Jersey R1 140, Annie Hill
at Madison Boutique.
Coat R1 299, Daniel
Hechter at Truworths.
Pencil skirt R170, Kelso at
Edgars. Cuff R180, Zuri.
PRETTY,
PRACTICAL
POLO NECKS
You can leave your
scarf at home when
you step out in this
classic winter staple.
Jersey R699, Zara.
Pants R550, Hilton Weiner.
Timex watch R1 299, Time
Watch Specialists. Chunky
ring R100 and midi ring
(one of a set of three)
R130, both Lovisa.
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LONGERLENGTH CARDIES
A thick cardigan keeps you
warm but doesnt hide the
rest of your outfit. Its the
perfect winter warmer to
wear with a pretty dress.
Dress R1 000, Gap.
Long cardigan R300,
Kelso at Edgars. Scarf
R499, Accessorize.
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WILD WOOLLIES
Thin-knit jerseys are flattering,
as they dont add bulk, plus
theyre great for layering over
a button-down shirt. Pick an
on-trend animal-print knit
for instant glam.
Shirt R299, Cotton On. Jersey
R499, Old Khaki. Jeans R799,
Levis. Hat R699, Accessorize.
Necklace R150 and bracelet
R100 (one of a set of two), all
Lovisa. Boots R190, Ackermans.
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AND STYLING CATHI TREVOR STYLISTS
ASSISTANT ANDIE PUPPY MODEL
VANESSA FROM OUTLAWS HAIR MARY
GOUVEIA MAKEUP ALGRIA FERREIRA
SHOT ON LOCATION AT SEA AND ROCK
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CORRECT AT TIME OF GOING TO PRESS
STOCKISTS ON PAGE 141
Cheer up your
BATHROOM!
The average woman spends one and a half years in the bathroom
over her lifetime. (Seriously, google it!) So shouldnt you give this
space some love? Bathrooms are the easiest place to be fearless
and have fun, says design expert Susanna Salk. You can do
a lot without spending a lot. Weve got 13 contractor-free ways
to make your room a bright and blissful refuge. By Emily Hsieh
Consider painting your walls
Itll work wonders on a tired space,

says Sabrina Soto, who hosts the
TV show The High Low Project.
Her pro tip: always use eggshell
finish its the best at repelling
water. I prefer spa-like colours,
she says. I want that space
to make me feel om.
TRY (clockwise from top):
Dulux 99BG 62/159; Dulux
Japanese Maze 4; Dulux
Fragrant Cloud 4.
your tiles Hating your tile
and even your bathroom

cabinet For those with laminate
colour doesnt mean you need

to take a sledgehammer to your
bathroom. Its easy to paint over
them, says Ashley McLeod of the blog
Domestic Imperfection. She swears
by Rust-Oleums Specialty Tub & Tile
Refinishing Kit (available from Builders
Warehouse, R600). Follow the directions
on the box and use a foam roller. (Fuzzy
ones can leave lint behind.) The end
result will be gleaming and durable.
My shower is going on a year, and not
a chip in sight, says McLeod.
cabinets, blogger Jennifer Jones

(iheartorganizing.blogspot.com) shares
her trick: take the doors off and cover
everything with a coat of oil-based
primer. Once dry, sand, gently clean
and paint. Youll need something
heavy-duty like exterior paint that will
stand up to the moisture, says Jones.
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Change your shower head, change your
Fake
irror Even
one of t
r-simple
bathroom
ts affixed to
a wall can l
All it takes is
a bit of glue
ding, says
Soto. Look f
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least 5cm w
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the hardware store to cut it to fit
your existing mirror, with angled
edges to form the corners of your
frame. Paint it and assemble the
pieces with a tough adhesive. Once
thats dry, brush more glue on the
back of the moulding and press it
onto the wall, holding the frame for
a few minutes until it sticks.
Ditch your shower doors
If youve got one of those

showers from the 60s with ugly
sliding glass doors, you dont
need a contractor to get rid of
them, says Sarah Khandjian of
sarahhearts.com. Use a razor blade
to remove the caulking from the
metal track. Next, unscrew the
track. It should pop right off, she
says. Then fill in the screw holes
in the tile with caulk it comes in
lots of colours. Put up a tension rod
and hang a gorgeous curtain.
Change your shower head,

change your life The first
thing I did in my rental bathroom

was install a rain-style fixture,
says interior designer Grant Gibson.
You just screw it on, and its like
a new shower!
Make your medicine

cabinet part of the room
Line it with coordinating contact

paper and youll smile every time
you reach for the toothpaste.
Khandjian explains how: cut a piece
of contact paper thats bigger than
the cabinet. Remove the shelves
and stick the paper on the back of
the cabinet, slowly working from
the middle to the corners. Finish
by trimming the excess with an
NT cutter or craft knife.
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Go wild with wallpaper Since bathrooms are small, you dont have to
buy that much paper. Also, you wont be in there 24/7, so you can get
a little kooky with your pattern. If you paper a room that gets steamy,
add extra paste at the seams, and always run your fan while showering.
Or try vinyl decals (we love the My Wall Tattoos range) theyll hold up
to moisture, and you can just peel them off when you want a new look.
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Give it a living-room feel Thanks to a vintage rug, eye-catching plants
and a whitewashed wicker chair, this bathroom feels more like a cosy
lounge. All of our experts encourage you to add details that dont
traditionally belong in a bathroom just make sure whatever it is can be
easily cleaned (and that you wont be bereft if years of steam ruin it).
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Cheat bronze hardware
Bronze is the in finish for

things like taps and fixtures, and
you can get its rich, burnished look
in your bathroom without spending
much. Jones transformed brushednickel fixtures with a gold permanent
marker. Colour them one stroke at a
time, let the ink dry and repeat with
a second coat. We tried it, and it works.
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Dont forget to decorate

the walls Though a steam-
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Improve your lighting

and look years younger.
filled room isnt the place for precious,

one-of-a-kind artwork, you can go to a
flea market or online art stores to find
something cheap but beautiful, says
Gibson. Or install inexpensive shelves
to display collections of jars or vases.
Decorate Fearlessly! author Susanna
Salk embellished her powder-room
wall with a collection of decoupage
plates: They give so much personality
and can get a little wet. For less
than R150, Khandjian made her
own art. I typed up Do small things
with great love and got it printed
out on heavy [card]. Then I put it in
a cheap frame, she says. Anyone can
do the same in Microsoft Word the
hardest part was choosing the font.
Yay! Lighting designer Bill

Schwinghammer shares three tips
that will make you actually want
to face the mirror in the morning:
For crisp, balanced light, use

incandescent or halogen 60-watt
bulbs. Denitely stay away from
uorescent bulbs, he says.
Replace any metal lampshades
or sconces with frosted-glass ones,
as these cast a softer and more
attering glow.
No sconces? Keep overhead xtures
in the centre of the room, not above
your makeup mirror. This cuts down on
unattering shadows. Q
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Set a new mood with

your shower curtain and
towels. By not matching them you
can get creative.
The Ultimate
FOODIE CHALLENGE
Nestl challenged three foodies to create one dish with Nestl cooking milks or
Nestl Cocoa powder. Inspired by the products, they whipped, stirred and sifted
their ingredients and created a truly magnicent feast
About our Foodies

Tami Magnin
For Tami, food blogging is a creative outlet
that gives her an excuse to bake and try
new recipes. She uses every opportunity
to learn and grow because she says she
nds the world and the people in it
fascinating. To see some of Tamis recipes,
visit food.rumtumtiggs.co.za.
Emma Wilson
Passion for food was evident from an early
age in Emmas life, and after studying and
working in various hospitality arenas, she
discovered the art of food styling. She now
works as a food stylist, food writer and
recipe developer for local and international
markets. She recently opened a daytime
caf in Cape Towns CBD under her brand
name, Eat with Emma, offering freshly
prepared food and coffee. For more
information visit www.eatwithemma.com.
Lexi Biccard
As the owner of her own cake-decorating
business, Lexi has always believed that
a cake should look wonderful and taste
even better. She specialises in rich, dense
and decadent creations with a rustic
touch. For more information visit her
website, lexiscrumbs.com.
Tamis Creamy Biltong Soup

SERVES 6
50g butter
1 large onion, nely chopped
5ml ground cumin
100g biltong powder
1 Knorr Vegetable Stock Pot
500ml boiling water
250ml our
500ml milk
1. Melt butter in a large pot until frothy and add

onion. Fry until soft and translucent, then add
cumin and biltong powder.
2. Dissolve Knorr Vegetable Stock Pot in 250ml
of the boiling water and keep ready.
3. Add our to the onion mixture and lower heat.
4. Slowly add water in measured quantities,
stirring continuously and adding more water as
the mixture thickens. Add the remaining 250ml
boiling water and keep stirring.
5. Add milk in small quantities until its well
incorporated and creamy. Grate nutmeg into
the soup and add Nestl Ideal Unsweetened
Evaporated Milk.
380g (1 can) Nestl Ideal

Unsweetened Evaporated Milk
5ml fresh nutmeg
200g mature Cheddar, grated
50ml sherry
50g blue cheese, crumbled
salt and pepper to taste
extra biltong slices, to serve
6. Turn off the stove and add the cheese, stirring

to melt. Once youve added the cheese, dont
boil the soup again, as it will split.
7. Add sherry and mix well before adding the
crumbled blue cheese, leaving some for serving.
8. Season to taste, remembering that the biltong
powder is already seasoned and the additional
biltong and blue cheese that youll serve the
soup with will add some saltiness.
9. Pure soup using a stick
(or jug) blender for a smoother
consistency, if preferred.
10. Serve with sliced biltong and
crumbled blue cheese.
Emmas Seared Salmon with Creamy

Spiced Dhal
SERVES 4
2 tsp mustard seeds
2 tsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, nely diced
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2,5cm fresh ginger,
grated
410g can lentils, rinsed and
drained
290g can Nestl Sterilised
Dessert Cream
1 tbsp butter
4 x 150g salmon llets
1. In a large pot, on a low heat, toast the

mustard and cumin seeds until they give off
a nutty aroma; be careful not to burn them.
Set aside in a bowl.
2. In the same pot, heat half the olive oil over
a low heat. Add the onion, garlic and ginger,
and soften for 10 minutes, adding a little
water if the mixture looks like it might burn.
3. Tip the lentils and toasted seeds into
the pot, then stir for a couple of minutes
before pouring in the Nestl Sterilised
Dessert Cream. Bring to a gentle boil, then
immediately cover the pot. Reduce the heat
to a low setting and leave to simmer for
salt and pepper to taste

handful fresh coriander,
nely chopped
fresh lemon slices or
wedges, to serve
about 15 minutes, stirring every now and

then to make sure the mixture isnt sticking.
If it starts to get too thick, add a little water.
4. In a separate pan, heat the remaining
olive oil and the butter. Place the salmon
llets in the pan, esh rst, and gently fry
for 3 minutes or until crisp.
5. Turn over and season with salt and
pepper. Fry the llets for another 3 minutes
or until just cooked.
6. To serve, add the chopped coriander to
the lentil dhal and plate into shallow bowls.
Top each portion with a salmon llet.
7. Garnish with lemon slices or wedges.
Lexis Luxury Chocolate Tart
PHOTOGRAPHY: NEVILLE LOCKHART, COURTESY OF NESTL. STYLING: EMMA WILSON.

MAKEUP: BIANCA COMER. LOCATION: MELE SHOWROOM, CAPE TOWN
SERVES 8 to 10
Tart crust:
170g our
pinch of salt
pinch of ground cinnamon
60g icing sugar
115g butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 egg
Filling:
380g (1 can) Nestl Ideal
coffee granules
Unsweetened Evaporated 1 tsp vanilla essence
Low Fat Milk
2 heaped tbsp Nestl
290g Nestl Sterilised
Cocoa powder
Dessert Cream
3 tsp cornour
50g butter
250g dark chocolate
100g sugar
3 eggs
1 tbsp ground
Tart crust:
Filling:
1. Sift the our, salt, cinnamon and icing
7. Place the Nestl Ideal Unsweetened
sugar together in a bowl.
Evaporated Low Fat Milk, Nestl Sterilised
2. Add the softened butter and rub it in
Dessert Cream, butter, sugar, coffee and
with your ngertips.
vanilla essence into a pot. Bring to a simmer;
3. Once all combined, add the vanilla
do not boil.
essence and the egg.
8. Mix the cocoa powder and cornour into
4. Knead together into a soft dough. Wrap
a thin paste with a little water, and add to the
with clingwrap and place in the fridge to
warm milk mixture while whisking. Remove
rest for an hour.
from heat.
5. Grease a 26cm tart or pie dish. Roll out
9. Place chocolate into a deep bowl and pour
the pastry on a oured surface and line the
milk mixture on top. Whisk until all melted
dish. Prick the base with a fork.
and combined, then whisk in the 3 eggs.
6. Line the top of the pastry with a piece of
10. Pour this mixture into your precooked
baking paper and empty either dry beans or tart case and bake at 130C for 40 minutes.
rice on top as a weight. Bake in the oven at
11. Remove from the oven, allow to cool and
170C for 20 minutes.
place in the fridge for 2 hours until set. Q
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Ask Sharon
O Four ways with
frozen chips
O Food bites
O Taste test
O Recipes
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TEST-KITCHEN RECIPES, IDEAS AND TIPS
ONE-SENTENCE RECIPE
Pea & Mint

Bruschetta
In a food processor, BLITZ 100g
defrosted peas, tbsp olive
oil, 8 mint leaves, a squeeze of
lemon and plenty of seasoning,
pulse until smooth, then STIR
in a small handful of extra
peas and SPREAD on a toasted,
sliced baguette, TOPPING with
50g to 75g soft goats cheese
and a DRIZZLE of olive oil.
SERVES 12.
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Ask Sharon
Mandy Lopes, Broadacres
Sharon Glasss
easy-to-follow
recipes and fuss-free
approach to food
have earned her
a loyal following of
food lovers. This
self-taught chef, who
has written several
recipe books,
has run her own
cookery school in
Johannesburg for
28 years. Shes
passionate about
desserts, and
her speciality
is cheesecake.
A There are two golden

rules for freezing desserts.
The first rule is to cool
the dessert completely
before freezing it. It
should initially be frozen
uncovered if you cover
it with plastic wrap or foil,
the dessert will stick to it.
Once you have frozen your
dessert, place some baking
paper on top of it and then
place it in an air-tight
container or resealable
bag. This will help to
prevent freezer burn
and will prevent the
dessert from absorbing
the scents of other food
in the freezer. Its best to
keep frozen desserts such
as semifreddo or frozen
yoghurt for
a maximum
of one month.
The second golden
rule is to always
thaw a dessert in the
refrigerator to defrost it.
This will allow it to defrost
slowly and will prevent
moisture from collecting,
which in turn prevents
a change in the taste and
texture. Its a great way
of making sure you dont
end up with a soggy mess.
This tip is particularly
important when
defrosting pastries
and cake-based desserts.
NB: Some desserts, for
instance meringues, are
not suitable for freezing.

Whats the secret to making a good batter

for sh or tempura?
While I dont often deep-fry foods, I always try
to stick to some basic guidelines when frying:
1. Use ice water for any batter, particularly
tempura, as this will result in a really crispy
batter. 2. Be sure not to overmix, as the
lumps give the tempura batter its unique
texture and crunchy coating. 3. I like to use
chopsticks to mix the ingredients together
and to hold the sh or veg over the bowl,
which allows any excess batter to drip off.
4. The secret to perfectly fried battered sh
or tempura veg is for the oil to be extremely
hot. 5. The quicker the food cooks, the less
oily it will be. The result: a crispy vegetable
or melt-in-the-mouth piece of fresh fried sh.
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In my
Kitchen
TRIEDD
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TEST ED
T
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U
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T
WHAT?
OPINEL INTEMPORA KNIVES
Good knives really do make
a difference in the kitchen and
its worth spending a bit extra to
get a set that will last you many
years. The Opinel Intempora set
is made up of a chefs knife,
a carving knife and a paring knife.
These knives really are top-notch
and were selected by the French
cooking school cole de Cuisine
Alain Ducasse and used in
their workshops. They have
a comfortable grip and the
cutting quality is exceptional.
PRICE: R2 000, Entrepo Q
Got a food question?

E-mail gh@assocmedia.co.za.
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HAIR AND MAKEUP: TAMARYN PRETORIUS. PRICES CORRECT AT TIME OF GOING TO PRESS
What is the best way to freeze desserts,

and how long can they be frozen for?
MOJOMR 14874
Bake
Someone
Happy.
Happiness is a strange thing. The more of it you give, the more of it you get.
At Snowflake we understand this, which is why we use new methods
of refining wheat that have made our flour whiter and finer. This ensures
that well continue to be part of South Africas happiness factories (also
known as kitchens) for a very long time. So go on, grab yourself some
Snowflake Cake Wheat Flour, and bake someone happy.
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FOUR WAYS WITH
Frozen Chips
THE PERFECT TV SNACK!
PHOTOGRAPHY: CON POULOS, GREAT STOCK!/STOCKFOOD. FOOD STYLING: ANNE DISRUDE.

PROP STYLING: MARCUS HAY FOR PATBATESANDASSOCIATES.COM
Tex-Mex
Fun,
Fast &
Easy
Parmesan-herb
TOP 450g prepared frozen chips with cup of your
TOSS 450g prepared frozen chips with cup finely
favourite salsa, cup grated Cheddar cheese and

3 spring onions (white and light green parts only),
thinly sliced. SERVES 8.
chopped parsley, 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese,

1 tbsp chopped capers, 1 tsp grated lemon peel,
tsp salt and 1 clove garlic, crushed. SERVES 8.
For all recipes,

use 450g frozen
crinkle-cut
chips, baked as
directed on
label
Tapas-style
Classic Chilli
MIX cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice,
TOP 450g prepared frozen chips with cup
1 tsp hot paprika, tsp salt and 1 clove garlic,

crushed, in a small bowl. Serve with 450g prepared
frozen chips, dusted with more paprika. SERVES 8.
shop-bought chilli con carne, small white

or red onion, chopped, and 2 tbsp sour cream.
SERVES 8. Q
Find other quick and easy meals at

www.goodhousekeeping.co.za.
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Food
Bites
SMART TITBITS
& INTERESTING
OFF-THE-SHELF
FOOD FINDS
TASTE TEST
Ready-mix
Bran Muffins
They taste as good as if made

from scratch. Perfect for
breakfast, lunchboxes, teatime
and anything in between
WINNER
The Snowake Easymix Bran

Muffin mix (R15,49, Checkers)
took the top spot. The muffins
were soft and moist, were easy to
make and contained more wheat
bran than the other brands.
Kitchen
BEST TEXTURE
Woolworths Bran Muffin

Mix (R34,95) comes with
a separate packet of raisins.
Tasters said the muffins were
sweet, soft, bouncy and moist.
Keep these in your pantry and freezer to cut down

on the amount of time you spend in the kitchen
WHAT: Findus
Finest Asparagus
R33,99, Pick n Pay
HOW: Enjoy handharvested asparagus all
year round with this
great frozen product,
one of six new items in
the Findus range from
Sweden. Just defrost
and cook in whatever
way you choose.
WHAT: Maizena
Instant Sauces
R7,99 each, Checkers
HOW: Simply add
a cup of boiling
water and whisk for
a minute. The Creamy
White is perfect for
lasagne or moussaka
while the Three
Cheese is wonderful
over steaks or veg.
WHAT: Pouyoukas
Foods Couscous
R19,99 each, Spar
HOW: Pour boiling
water over the
couscous in a bowl and
wait two minutes and
voil! Flavours include
Sweet Pepper, Whole
Wheat, Mild Indian and
Mediterranean Tomato.
To win one of four R500 Findus vouchers,

visit www.goodhousekeeping.co.za.
SPOTLIGHT ON
WIN!
SWEET SPIRITS
Enjoy proudly South African marula avour without the cream with
Amarula Gold (R139, Pick n Pay Liquor). Serve it neat, on ice or
with a mixer. Its lovely paired with snacks and tapas, especially
those that have a bit of spiciness to them.
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TEMPTING AND TASTY
Tasters said muffins made

with the Golden Cloud Muffin Mix
(R21,49, Pick n Pay) had a good
bran avour, and a soft and moist
texture. They were also visually
appealing, with crunchy tops.
To see how one more brand of

ready-mix muffin mix scored,
visit www.goodhousekeeping.
co.za/recipes.
PRO IN
THE KNOW
MY KITCHEN
CHEAT
Fresh cream
expired, or only need
a tablespoon or two for lunch?
Replace it with full-cream Greek
yoghurt. Its dreamy with grilled
chicken strips and stir-fried veg,
and makes for the best quick beef
stroganoff. Add it to a hot pan or
wok and mix it through your veg
or meat with added seasoning.
ANINA MEYER, FOOD BLOGGER
(WWW.ANINAS-RECIPES.COM) Q
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COURTESY OF ANINA MEYER. TEXT: LEAH VAN DEVENTER. TASTE TEST
COMPILED BY YUSRAH JULIUS. PRICES (WHICH MAY BE RECOMMENDED
RETAIL PRICES) CORRECT AT TIME OF GOING TO PRESS
CHEATS
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Recipes
Everyday
Magic
The full recipes for dishes featured

on pages 102 to 107
TAKE A PACK OF MINCE TO MAKE
Option 1 Loaded Chilli Potatoes

Hands-on Time 10 minutes
Cooking Time 25 minutes
Serves 4
4 large baking potatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, nely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
tbsp chilli powder
400g beef mince
2 x 400g cans
chopped tomatoes
400g can kidney beans,
drained and rinsed
1 tbsp tomato pure
tsp cocoa powder
Worcester sauce, to taste
large handful fresh
coriander, roughly chopped
salt and pepper
sour cream or Greek
yoghurt, to serve
Cheddar cheese, grated,
to serve
1. Preheat oven to 200C.
Pierce potatoes all over
with a fork and place on a
heatproof plate. Microwave
on high for 15 minutes or
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until they are beginning to

soften. Transfer to the oven
to crisp up for 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in
a large pan over a medium
heat and fry onion until
softened (about 8 minutes).
Stir in garlic, chilli powder
and mince, and brown all
over (about 5 minutes). Stir
through tomatoes, kidney
beans, tomato pure, cocoa
powder and Worcester
sauce. Bring to the boil, then
simmer for 10 minutes,
allowing it to reduce slightly.
Stir in most of the coriander
and season to taste.
3. To serve, cut a cross
into each potato. Top
with a quarter of the beef
mixture, sour cream or
yoghurt, cheese and
remaining coriander.
EACH SERVING About 2 250kJ,
31g protein, 20g fat (8g
saturated), 53g carbohydrate
(11g total sugars), 11g bre.
Option 2 Mozzarella-stuffed Meatballs

Serves 4
450g beef mince
1 x 125g ball mozzarella,
nely chopped
50g sun-dried tomatoes,
nely chopped
50g fresh breadcrumbs
1 medium egg
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped,
plus extra to garnish
salt and pepper
1 tbsp vegetable oil
5 tbsp plain low-fat yoghurt
4 tbsp hummus
1. Preheat oven to 200C.
In a large bowl mix
together mince, mozzarella,
sun-dried tomatoes,
breadcrumbs, egg, basil
and some seasoning. Roll
mixture into 20 balls about
the size of walnuts.

2. Heat vegetable oil in
a large ovenproof frying
pan over a medium heat
and fry meatballs until
golden all over. Transfer
to the oven for 10 to 15
minutes to cook through.
3. Meanwhile, in a small
bowl, stir yoghurt and
hummus together.
Drizzle dressing over
the meatballs, garnish
with extra basil and
serve with couscous and
seasonal veg, if you like.
EACH SERVING 2 060kJ,
TAKE A PACK OF
MUSHROOMS TO MAKE
TAKE SWEET POTATOES

TO MAKE
TAKE 4 SALMON FILLETS

TO MAKE
Vegetarian Option 1 Pasta

with Kale & Walnut Pesto
& Mushrooms
Vegetarian Option 2
Sweet-potato Curry
Option 1 Salmon Tacos

with Mango Salsa
Hands-on Time 15 minutes Cooking

Time 30 minutes Serves 4
Hands-on Time 12 minutes, plus

marinating (overnight optional)
Cooking Time 10 minutes Serves 4

75g kale, washed
25g shelled walnuts
3 tbsp olive oil, plus extra to drizzle
25g grated hard cheese, plus extra
to garnish
tbsp lemon juice
tbsp honey
salt and pepper
300g linguine
250g mushrooms, sliced
1. Put the kale, walnuts, 2 tbsp of the
olive oil, cheese, lemon juice and
honey into a food processor. Pulse
until smooth and season to taste.
2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of
salted water to the boil and cook the
linguine according to the instructions
on the label.
3. Heat the remaining oil and fry the
mushrooms and garlic together until
golden and cooked through.
4. Drain pasta and stir through the
pesto and mushrooms. Garnish with
extra cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.
EACH SERVING About 1 855kJ, 16g protein,
17g fat (3g saturated), 55g carbohydrate
1 tbsp olive oil or ghee

1 red onion, sliced
1 cinnamon stick
10 curry leaves or 2 tsp
curry powder
tsp turmeric
2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp mustard seeds, crushed
500g sweet potatoes, peeled and
roughly chopped
160ml canned coconut cream
160ml canned coconut milk
nely grated zest of 1 lime
salt and pepper
4 x 125g salmon llets,

cut into pieces
zest and juice of 3 limes
1 red chilli, nely chopped
300g fresh mango, nely chopped
2 avocados, nely chopped
2 spring onions, nely sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
8 corn tacos
1. Heat oil or ghee in a large pan

and fry onion until softened (about
8 minutes). Stir in garlic and spices,
and fry for 1 minute.
2. Stir in potatoes, coconut cream
and coconut milk, and bring to the
boil. Bubble for 15 to 20 minutes until
potatoes are soft. Stir in lime zest and
check seasoning. With a slotted
spoon, remove cinnamon stick and
curry leaves, if using. Serve with nan
bread or poppadoms and yoghurt.
1. In a large, nonmetallic bowl, stir

together the salmon, juice and zest
of 2 limes, and chilli. Chill and allow
to marinate for an hour, or overnight,
if possible.
2. To make the salsa, stir together the
mango, avocado, spring onions and
zest and juice of 1 lime.
3. Heat the oil in a large frying pan
and carefully fry the salmon with
the lime juices, turning gently, until
cooked through (about 10 minutes).
Serve salmon in tacos topped with
salsa. If you like, add a green salad.

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Recipes
Option 2 Baked
Mediterranean Salmon
TAKE 4 CHICKEN BREASTS

TO MAKE
Option 2 Chicken
Jambalaya

Option 1 Chicken
& Beetroot Salad

1 baby marrow, sliced

2 tomatoes, roughly chopped
400g can chickpeas, drained
50g pitted black olives, sliced
75g feta, crumbled
1 tsp dried origanum
2 tbsp olive oil
4 x 125g salmon llets
400g new potatoes, halved
salt and pepper

1 onion, diced
50g chorizo, chopped
500g chicken breasts,
cut into pieces
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 green pepper, roughly chopped
to 1 green chilli, deseeded and
nely chopped
350g long-grain rice
800ml chicken stock
400g can tomatoes
chopped parsley, to garnish
1. Preheat oven to 200C. In a large

bowl, mix together baby marrow,
tomatoes, chickpeas, olives, feta and
origanum with 1 tbsp of the olive oil.
Cut 4 greaseproof paper squares, or
foil if you prefer, about 33cm x 33cm.
Lay a quarter of the vegetable
mixture in the centre of each. Top
each pile of veg with a salmon fillet
and fold the sides of the parchment
paper together to form 4 parcels.
2. On a large baking tray, mix the
potatoes with the remaining olive oil
and plenty of seasoning. Put salmon
parcels alongside the potatoes, with
plenty of room around them. Bake for
25 minutes until salmon is cooked
through and potatoes are soft. To
serve, unwrap each parcel. Transfer
vegetables and salmon to plates,
adding a quarter of the potatoes to
each. Serve with tzatziki, if you like.
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500g chicken breasts

3 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper
2 large oranges
1 tbsp runny honey
1 tsp white-wine vinegar
250g cooked beetroot, quartered
2 tbsp fresh chives, nely chopped
140g mixed salad leaves like
watercress, spinach and rocket
1. Put chicken breasts between two
sheets of greaseproof paper; bash
with a rolling pin until 1cm thick. Brush
chicken on both sides with some of
the oil and season. Fry chicken in a
frying pan over a medium heat until
cooked through, turning occasionally.
2. Meanwhile, on a board, slice the top
and bottom off each orange. With a
knife, remove the oranges peel and
pith, then slice between membranes
to remove segments. Squeeze juice
from remains of the oranges into a
jug. Whisk honey, white-wine vinegar
and remaining olive oil into orange
juice. Season to taste.
3. In a serving bowl, mix the beetroot,
chives, salad leaves and orange. When
chicken has cooled slightly, slice into
strips and add to bowl. Toss through
dressing. Serve with bread, if you like.
1. Fry onion and chorizo until cooked

through (about 8 minutes). Add
chicken and cook for 8 minutes. Stir
in Cajun seasoning, green pepper and
chilli, and cook until softened. Add
a little water if the pan looks dry.
2. Stir in rice, stock and tomatoes.
Bring to the boil, cover and simmer
for 20 to 25 minutes until rice is
cooked through. Garnish and serve.
EACH SERVING About 2 330kJ, 46g
protein, 5g fat (1g saturated), 80g
carbohydrate (7g total sugars), 3g bre.
goodfood
TAKE A PACK OF PRAWNS TO MAKE
Option 2 Creamy Leek & Prawn Pasta
Option 1 Prawn & Pineapple Fried Rice

Serves 4

Serves 4
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 red onion, nely sliced
200g mangetout,
sliced lengthways
2 red or orange peppers,
nely sliced
to 1 tsp chilli akes
500g cooked rice
300g cooked and peeled
king prawns
230g canned
pineapple chunks
3 tbsp light soya sauce
tsp sh sauce
large handful fresh
coriander, to garnish
lime wedges, to serve
over a medium heat and fry

onion for 8 minutes until
softened. Add mangetout
and peppers, and fry for
another 6 minutes, until
nearly cooked through.
2. Stir in chilli flakes, rice,
prawns, pineapple, soya
sauce and fish sauce, and
heat through. Garnish with
coriander and serve with
lime wedges.
24g protein, 2g fat (0g saturated),
50g carbohydrate (13g total
sugars), 5g bre.
1. Heat the vegetable oil in

a large frying pan or wok
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25g butter
2 large leeks, nely sliced
nely grated zest and juice
of 1 lemon
300g low-fat cream cheese
75g nely grated Parmesan
300g cooked prawns
400g farfalle pasta
1. Melt butter in a large
frying pan over a low
heat. Cook leeks until soft
(about 15 minutes). Add
lemon zest and juice,
cream cheese, most of the
Parmesan and the prawns.
Stir until cream cheese has
melted and prawns are
hot. Remove from heat.
2. Meanwhile, bring a large
pot of salted water to
the boil and cook the

farfalle according to
instructions on the label
(about 10 minutes).
3. Drain pasta, return to
pot and stir through the
prawn mixture. Season.
Serve topped with
remaining Parmesan.
TIP Serve with lemon

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YOUR STARS
WE WENT STARGAZING
TO BRING YOU YOUR
ASTRAL PREDICTIONS.
MAKE THE MOST
OF YOUR MONTH!
BY TRACY SHAW
(24 AUG 23 SEP)
(24 JUL 23 AUG)

Despite some demanding family
responsibilities, life is showing you
its friendly face and a condence
boost leaves you feeling good
about yourself.
RELATIONSHIPS Go out of your
way to be pleasant to those people
you nd difficult. Be generous, but
sincere, in offering compliments or
positive validation.
SELF-CARE As the kilos will pile
on quickly, show restraint when
it comes to kilojoule-rich foods.
MONEY Around the 20th you could
waste money, so shop selectively.
PERSONALITY Condent and

expressive, the Leo woman takes a
heart-centred approach to life. Like
the sun, she radiates warmth and
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has the gift of bringing out the best

in others. However, she also wants
recognition and enjoys being the
centre of attention. With her strong
will and creative air, she often runs
the show. She has a ne sense of the
dramatic and is an excellent actress
and events coordinator. Affectionate
and loyal to friends and family, she is
an adoring wife and mother.
STRENGTHS She lives passionately,

giving herself generously to all that
she loves.
BLIND SPOT She believes her way is
best and can be bossy. She needs to
learn to consider others preferences.
COLOURS Gold and orange.
GEMSTONES Ruby and topaz.
Let your imagination play around

with possibilities, but also be realistic
about the practicalities. When the
time is right, obstacles will fall away
and everything will ow naturally.
RELATIONSHIPS Its ne to speak
your mind to a sibling, but choose
your words carefully or youll come
across as overly critical, provoking
a defensive reaction.
SELF-CARE The world wont fall apart
if you put yourself rst now and then.
MONEY You gain from a stroke of luck
around the 8th.
(24 SEP 23 OCT)

Initially, work relationships require all
your empathy and understanding.
Then you move into a dynamic period
that tests your social skills, especially
the ability to bring people together.
RELATIONSHIPS Be more upfront with
your partner and friends about your
preferences and less accommodating.
That way you give them a chance to
accommodate you for a change.
SELF-CARE Take your mind off your
endless to-do list by escaping into
a good book.
MONEY Enterprising action and
entrepreneurial initiatives pay off.
(24 OCT 22 NOV)

You are headed for a dynamic month
of getting things done. In your
enthusiasm, you could get carried
away, so be realistic about what you
can manage.
RELATIONSHIPS Circumstances will
support you when asking a parent or
the boss for a favour. You may not get
what you want, but taking the initiative
opens the way for fruitful negotiation.
SELF-CARE Increase vitality with
vigorous exercise short and intense
is best.
MONEY Stay away from nancial risks
rather play it safe.
(21 JAN 19 FEB)

Through singular determination, you
can move mountains. Use this to
accomplish your own goals, not to
push others to do what you want.
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attention. You wont get away with
shifting attention to the other person.
Be prepared for some self-revelation.
SELF-CARE As soon as you start
overanalysing, get up and do
something physical.
MONEY Impulsive buying eats up more
of your resources than you realise.
ILLUSTRATION: DENISE DORRANCE
(21 APR 21 MAY)

Up until the 12th, youre not in the
mood to extend yourself. Then the
urge to make improvements sees
you redecorating and reorganising
your home.
RELATIONSHIPS When control issues
surface between you and your partner,
remember that it takes two to tango.
Lighten up, be more uid and he will
be more responsive.
SELF-CARE Regularly treat yourself to
a long soak in a fragrant bath.
MONEY Budget for some extravagant
spending or your pleasure-loving side
will feel deprived.
(23 NOV 22 DEC)
(23 DEC 20 JAN)
You are entering a phase that favours

sharing the fruits of your experience
with others. Possible avenues are
emerging but nothing is certain yet,
so be patient.
RELATIONSHIPS A parent needs a
sympathetic ear. You may have heard
it all before, but listen with your heart
and dont get caught up in the details.
SELF-CARE Widen your horizons
with movies or literature that opens
windows into other cultures.
MONEY Around the 18th, think
twice before giving in to impulsive,
extravagant spending.
The usual challenges continue to

stretch you, but there are also some
small but positive developments. Take
them as encouragement to be brave
and risk taking a bold step.
RELATIONSHIPS Be receptive to
peoples love and appreciation. Even
when it doesnt come in the form
youd prefer, it is still well meant. So,
be generous-hearted.
SELF-CARE Do something special for
yourself and dont allow guilt to spoil
your pleasure.
MONEY A small windfall is a pleasant
midmonth surprise.
(20 FEB 20 MAR)

Positive developments in the working
environment are giving you scope
to grow. Its worth overcoming any
doubts and embracing them fully.
RELATIONSHIPS Be sensitive in your
interactions with the in-laws. When
people are feeling insecure, they often
come across as demanding. What they
need is gentle reassurance.
SELF-CARE Do yourself a favour by
introducing one good habit into your
life that promotes wellbeing.
MONEY Unexpected generosity gives
you a boost towards month-end.
(22 MAY 21 JUN)

Think less, do more and this can be a
creative month, despite having to work
around some limitations. Its surprising
how resourceful you can be when you
set your mind to it.
RELATIONSHIPS One of your parents
needs both understanding and
practical help. Pay attention to the
small details; they make a difference.
SELF-CARE Reducing your sugar,
caffeine and rened-carbohydrate
intake will increase your staying power.
Eat simply, but healthily and regularly.
MONEY You have a nose for clothing
and homewear bargains.
Tracy Shaw is a consulting astrologer. E-mail ts.astro@global.co.za.
(21 MAR 20 APR)

The feeling that enough is enough
is motivating you to sort out
long-standing problems. From the
15th, youre driving with the brakes
on, but luckily you have an extra dose
of determination to see you through.
RELATIONSHIPS Parent well make
sure your children dont overextend
themselves by taking on too much.
SELF-CARE Listen to your feelings
they will tell you what you really need.
MONEY Trust your instinct to be
cautious when it comes to making
important investment decisions.
(22 JUN 23 JUL)

The positive responses coming your
way are an indication that you are
appreciated by friends and family.
Consider seriously any opportunity
to develop your creative skills.
RELATIONSHIPS Its important that
you are consistent with the kids. Keep
promises to spend time with them and
be rm about the consequences of
breaking family rules.
SELF-CARE You have to forget about
being a responsible adult sometimes
and let your playful child enjoy herself.
MONEY You are entering an abundant
phase use it wisely. Q
myscrapbook
a Xhosa marriage. After the wedding,

the bride is handed over to her new
family. You are even given a new name;
mine is Sinathi Isandla Sika Yehova,
meaning Gods hand is upon us. Its
an honour to get such a name.
Being on Food Network [the DStv
channel] is a dream come true.
The interview was very informal, and
I jabbered on. The interviewers kept
nudging each other and smiling. I was
pregnant by the time we signed the
contract, in 2011, but they were so
lovely. They said good things were
worth waiting for.
I collect wooden spoons and tea
towels. If ever you need any of
those, call Siba!
Siba
Mtongana
These dungarees dont t my baba,
Lonwabo, any more; Im so amazed

at how quickly hes growing. If he wants
something and I say no, he says, Siba!
Hes such a charmer too, and he blows
kisses. Sometimes I look at him and
think, Im really, really your mother
Celebrity chef, food writer and young mom and I am. And its a wonderful feeling.
Siba reflects on her successful career, staying Hell be two in September.
I need a check list to stay on top of
organised and being a Xhosa bride
my game. Most mornings I start
by writing down what I need to do.
My husband, Brian, and I got
I even write lists and shop according
married at a game lodge in Port
to aisles the dairy aisle, the veg aisle
Alfred in 2010. They had a tame
so I dont waste time. Lots of ticks
giraffe there called Gambit, and
give me a sense of accomplishment.
he licked my face! We convinced
a fashion photographer to shoot
I bought this kettle because it
our wedding by telling him it was
reminded me of my nana. She loved
a high-fashion safari wedding
tea; I used to make it for her, as she
ha-ha! The pictures were beautiful.
had certain specifications for how she
This makoti gear in the shweshwe wanted it made. Im also a big tea fan.
Fortnum & Mason is one of my favourite
print symbolises that you are
now the new young wife of the family. tea brands. I get it from London the
same place the queen gets it from! Q
My mother-in-law, Alice, gave it to
me, with a headscarf, skirt and belt.
She wanted me to look stylish! Theres Catch Siba at the Good Food & Wine
Show. For more info see page 73.
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