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How do you eat an elephant? Some people are comfortablewith the approach that you do it bite by bite. And then there

are those of us who struggle with delayed gratification and whowant everything to happen in an instant. In all honesty, I mustconfess I tend more towards the latter standpoint.I love it when I wake up on a Saturday morning with a plan in

mind and then have everything done and dusted by the time Igo to sleep that evening. It could be rearranging the furniturein a room, or perhaps a new curtain that needs to be made andhung up. Or I’ll decide I’m in the mood for cooking and reach formy French cookbook to look for an elaborate and challengingrecipe; I phone a few friends to find out if they’re hungry and thatevening we sit around the table and enjoy the fruits of my labour.This edition is specifically about these types of projects –

something that can make a huge difference in a few short hours.And preferably things that you can do without needing a longshopping list. (This doesn’t really apply to my French dinners,but they do fit within my complete-in-a-day rule.) In keeping withthe theme, Lizel and Ciskia have come up with a few fabulousprojects for leftover fabric and paper. If I had a young daughter Iknow what would happen to her bedroom wall!Lolla’s three detachable collars also tick all the boxes and the

food team’s easy meals for a month are going to give us all achance to enjoy the balmy summer evenings for a while beforewe need to start cooking. The simple fact that you don’t have tothink about what’s for dinner is good enough for me. And on theweekends, you can make Louisa’s Spanish tapas, so you don’thave to rush backwards and forwards to the kitchen betweencourses – everything is already on the table.Now is a good time to pour yourself a glass of something

chilled and refreshing, to sit back with your Ideas, and to chooseone or two quick and easy projects to do that will make Marchfun and trouble-free. Enjoy!

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Home-made,with love

When I was a little girl growing up on a sugar farm in Natal, I was theyoungest of six kids and I remember my parents didn’t have much moneythrough the drought years. My dad would have to leave the farm andworkas a ranger on a game reserve tomake endsmeet. Sowhen it came time forbirthday and Christmas presentswewould get something home-made andwere encouraged to make our gifts for others. My creative mother instilledin me a love for making presents and now giving a home-made gift bringsme great satisfaction and joy.This past Christmas I handed on the passion to my four children and

although it took me a while to find things they would enjoy making, wehad a lovely time crafting for others. My eight-year-old sonmade gorgeousnecklaces and matching bracelets for his granny, aunt and cousin. Myseven-year-old son lovingly whittled spears for his uncle and grandpa, myfive-year-old daughter made cute packs of cards and I helped my three-year-old bake brownies for her grandparents. It was such a joy for all of usto see their faces when they opened their presents.

Cath Price, Boughton

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Let it snow Everybody loved the Christmas snowflakes I madefrom your December issue. I decided to make them as my fiancé had to workon Christmas morning and so the festive spirit in the house was lacking abit. We’d put up the tree and tinsel, but the house did not look Christmassyenough. As I would rather spendmoney on gifts than décor, the gorgeoussnowflakes were perfect. Lisa Putter, by email

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TaTTing makes a comeback Thank you so much for the article on tatting in yourDecember edition. my late mother did tatting until she was over 90 years old and i learnt the craft about 25 years ago.i attend the somerset West and kirstenbosch craft markets where i exhibit my tatting. as well as mats and doilies, i alsomake earrings, and do tatting on cards, in key rings and for christmas decorations, and so on. i regularly hear that tattingis a ‘dying art’ and i spend a lot of time telling people otherwise – your article will now help me! i met a young girl at thestart of December who told me about the tatting article. she bought a tatting shuttle and with your article and a littlehelp from the internet she was able to do the ring you featured. Santa Petersen, Cape Town

Horizons expandedsome people are born with two left feet when it comes to dancing. Well, thatapplied to my hands until i picked up an ideas magazine. cooking, baking andmaking a small gift bag or basket has become a breeze. i am becoming quite thehostess, if i have to say so myself. Thank you for expanding my horizons and mycapabilities. Have to run, project in progress.

Benita Bedford, Cape Town

Roofingand rhinosi lived in the seychelles for two yearsand, as it’s a small island, materialswere not always easy to access. i wasinvolved in setting up a café andduring the construction we usedaluminium roofing material. Therewere plenty of bits of aluminium leftover, so a friend and i made a lot ofthings out of it, including the cafélights. being the hoarder and recyclerthat i am, when i returned to southafrica i bought my leftover bits ofaluminium with me, planning to turnthem into something at some stage.The kZnsa art gallery hosted

an exhibition to highlight rhinoslaughter in south africa. artists wereinvited to purchase a ceramic rhinofor R50 and embellish it. This creativeprocess gave me the idea to turn myaluminium into wearable rhinos inthe form of earrings, brooches andpendants. Doing this would keep onhighlighting the rhino situation, andgive me the opportunity to recyclemy aluminium and make somemoney in the process.

Tessa Carlyle-Mitchell, Durban

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I enjoy your magazine, partly becauseof its focus on creativity; I also likethe entrepreneurial ‘thread’ that runsthrough somany of your articles. Giventhe realities of our economic situationin South Africa, it’s good to give peoplethe sense that they can do somethingfor themselves, and, hopefully,empower themselves financially.

I worked as a needlework designerfor many years, mainly for UK andUS companies, but last year I had toaccept that this work was becomingincreasingly less viable as an incomesource, given the economic problemsoverseas, and also because of changesin design styles, which meant my workwas not as widely accepted. Aboutsix months ago I started stitching feltmice, using an old mouse given to meas a gift many years ago for a pattern. I

mice of Rosebud Lane

made several of these for gifts andpeople loved them, and startedasking for more, to give to others. So Idecided to try this as a business idea,which I named ‘The Mice of RosebudLane’. Each mouse stands around14cm high, and is handmade usingquality felt and cotton patchworkfabrics, often vintage ones.

Nowmymice are being sold ata beautiful shop called Articles andFrames, at Brooklyn Mall in Pretoria; Iam hoping to expand the market forthese little collectables quite widelyin 2013, and to be able to offer part-time work to unemployed womento do at home. Should anyone beinterested in finding out more,they can contact me by email, atrosebudlane@gmail.com

Gail Bussi, Pretoria

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Entrepreneur’s adviceI have been a loyal reader for the past five yearsand am always finding something new in yourmagazine. Ideas has inspired me in so many ways,and I especially liked the November entrepreneur’sissue. I have started selling my jewellery and bathproducts to friends and family, and hope to keepgrowing my business.

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I am part of a wonderfulteam at a school and Ijust had to share a photoof a recycling art projectthat our art teacher, CareyRoberts, initiated with herGrade 5 classes – a giant(working!) chandeliercomposed entirely ofbottle caps, beads, fishingline and hardboard. Ittook pride of place in theannual art exhibition atour school where everychild has at least onepiece of art displayed – amammoth task for ourart teacher! The Grade 5children collected allthe bottle caps – tens ofthousands of them! I’m notsure of the final number

Gardeningand craftingI found a copy of Ideasfrom September 2010 theother day and cameacross a wonderful sectionentitled ‘Then and Now’,which included a projectfor making a garden hold-all. I have recently takenup gardening and jumpedat the chance for anothercraft project. I was thrilledwith the results.

Danielle Brown,by email

Lighting up with recycling

of caps that went into themaking of this chandelier,but the result is nothingshort of spectacular.

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Things to doin the garden╚ Deadhead roses regularly.╚ Prune evergreen trees to allowmore sunlight into flower beds.

╚ Mulch your flower beds well toconserve water.

╚ Plant spinach, cabbage, lettuce,celery and leeks.

╚ Split and replant agapanthus,irises and daylilies (this is an easyand cost-effective way to fillflower beds).

Make a differenceSupport the following organisations this month by visiting their websites or calling themto find out more about what they do in the community and how you can get involved:

Salvation Army: www.salvationarmy.org.za, 011 718 6746The Haven Night Shelter: www.haven.org.za, 021 425 4700

coLour inspiration

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by Diana Procter

March is the height ofsummer, perfect fordrinking a well-chilled,refreshing white wine. Takea break from SauvignonBlanc and opt for ayouthful, fresh and fruityChenin instead – you’llbe rewarded by loadsof flavour and drinkingpleasure, and they’re oftenvery purse-friendly too.This style of Chenin Blanchas flavours that rangefrom tart green apple,green plum and limeto ripe stone or tropicalfruit, melon and citrus,all balanced and liftedby fresh acidity. You mayalso find herbal or floralcharacters, and mineralnotes on some examples.

Pronounce it:‘shen-ien blonk’.Drink it with:fresh fish and seafood,sashimi, roast pork or duckespecially when cookedwith apple or lemon,curried chicken salad, Thaigreen papaya salad andlightly spiced Malay dishes,or pretty much any proteinin a creamy sauce.Try these:Simonsig (R38 a bottle),Stellenrust (R40; theofficial London Olympics2012 white wine), Villiera(R43), Kleine ZalzeVineyard Selection (R37),Mulderbosch Steen opHout (R40), Ken ForresterPetit (R40) and De Bos SurLie (R55).

Lavender blooms in midsummer with fragrant lilacflowers on long stalks. The flowers attract bees andbutterflies to the garden and it’s also a versatile herbfor cooking. The flowers and leaves can be used freshin salads and in baking, while the buds and stems canbe used dried in savoury dishes like stews and sauces.

Lavender sconesRub 80ml (75g) cold, cubed butter into 410ml (225g)self-raising flour. Add 45ml (40g) castor sugar and10ml chopped fresh lavender flowers. Mix in 1 eggand 30ml buttermilk, but don’t over mix. If the doughseems too dry, add a little more buttermilk. Roll out toa 2,5cm thickness on a lightly floured board. Cut outscone shapes with a scone cutter. Place on a greasedand dusted baking tray. Brush with a little buttermilkand dust with flour. Bake in a preheated oven at 220oCfor 10 to 12 minutes. Leave to cool then serve with jamand whipped cream. Makes 10.

Must-attend marketVisit the Bay Harbour Market, which is situated in an oldfactory on the water’s edge in Hout Bay in Cape Town,where you’ll find local art and crafts, fashion, food, craftbeer and wine, and live entertainment. Trading hours areFriday from 5pm to 9pm and Saturday and Sunday from9.30am to 4pm. There is also a Comedy Supper Club onthe first Wednesday of every month, as well as an auctionevery Saturday at 11am. Find the market at 31 HarbourRoad, Hout Bay. Go to www.bayharbour.co.za or call082 570 5997 for more information.

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Until 10 MarchPick hanepoot grapes at De KransWine Cellar near Calitzdorp. Thisfun-filled picking experience takesplace every day (except Sundays)from 8am until 4pm. Grapes costR5,40/kg and visitors are welcometo bring their own containers. Tobook, call 044 213 3314 or emaildekrans@mweb.co.za

2 – 3MarchJoin in the fun as wineries from theDurbanville wine valley celebratethe harvest season at the annualFeast of the Grape, which takesplace at the Durbanville RaceCourse from noon to 5pm onboth days. Tickets cost R100 foradults and R50 for children. Bookthrough www.webtickets.co.za. Goto www.durbanvillewine.co.za formore information.

7 – 10MarchApplications are open for the AfricaCraft Trust’s training programme,Access Markets for Profit, whichis held at the SARCDA wholesalehome accessories and gift fair atGallagher Estate, Midrand. Thiscourse offers the latest trend andmarket information for the craftsector, delivered by industry experts.The training will prepare you toincrease your business and accessnew wholesale and export marketsin South Africa and internationally.The cost is R12 900. Learn moreon the Africa Craft Trust website,www:africacrafttrust.org.za/resource-and-training-1.html or emailadmin@africacrafttrust.org.za

16MarchHead off to Leopard’s Leap FamilyVineyards in Franschhoek for theannual Franschhoek Summer Winesevent. More than 30 of the valley’swineries will be showing theirsummer wines and there will be liveentertainment and great food onoffer too. The festival will be openfrom noon until 5pm. Tickets costR180 per person, which includesa tasting. To book, email events@franschhoek.org.za, go to www.webtickets.co.za or call 021 876 2861.

20MarchTake a child to the theatre on theWorld Day for Theatre for Childrenand Young People and give him orher the opportunity to fall in lovewith the arts. The ‘Take a Child to theTheatre Today’ global campaign, ledby ASSITEJ (International Associationof Theatre for Children and YoungPeople), aims to unite theatres acrossthe world in giving young peopleaccess to the arts. Or help sponsor achild by texting ‘Theatre4Youth’ to38490 at a cost of R10.

21 – 24MarchHomeowners, decorators, houserenovators, trend seekers and foodenthusiasts can look forward tothe annual Decorex Durban showat the Durban Exhibition Centre.Hours are from 10am to 8pm andtickets cost R60, R50 for pensionersand students, and R10 for childrenunder 12. Go to www.decorex.co.zafor more information.

28March – 1 AprilVisit the annual Rand Show at theJohannesburg Expo Centre for agreat day out for the whole family.Highlights include an arts festival,outdoor film festival and Bollywoodfilm festival, rock and pop musicfestivals, Afrikaans music festival,a carnival and an adventure andextreme zone. Call 011 462 1989 orgo to www.randshow.co.za formore information.

3MarchAt Eikendal Estate’s WeintaufeHarvest Celebration (outsideStellenbosch), you can enjoy winetastings, live music, craft stalls,tractor rides, fly fishing, barrelstomping and more. Entranceis R60 per person and includesa glass and barrel tasting of the2013 Chardonnay for adults.Children under the age of 12 enterfor free. The event starts at 10am.For more information or to booktickets, call 021 855 1422 or emailinfo@eikendal.co.za

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Anna Sui Fashion Idea Bookby Anna Sui(Chronicle Books, R215)Fans of the iconic fashiondesigner can peek into theworld of Anna Sui with thissketchbook, where blankpages for drawing on areinterspersed with fashiondesigns, scans of textiles,and inspiring quotes fromSui’s 20-year career.

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Craft: Techniques & Projects(DK Crafts, R358)From textile crafts andbeadwork to soap makingand glass work, Craft iscrammed with more than50 contemporary projectsand over 300 techniquesfor crafters of all abilities.Follow step-by-step photos,simple text, and advice ontools andmaterials to createyour own beautiful objects.

Limoncello and LinenWater:A Trousseau of Italian Recipesby Tessa Kiros(Murdoch Books, R397)This book celebrates theheritage of Italy and is atribute to thewomen in ourlives –mothers,mothers-in-law, grandmothers – and theimportant lessons we learnfrom them. With deliciousrecipes ranging from familydishes to preserves andcakes, this book is a preciousheirloom to treasure.

Cellarmasters in the Kitchenby Wendy Toerien(Random House Struik, R395)Wendy Toerien has beenwriting about wine forover 20 years. Her latestbook focuses on the 45members of the CapeWinemakers Guild andtheir thoughts, opinionsand philosophies on wine.A profile piece on each ofthe winemakers featuresanecdotes and insightsinto their life with food andwine, and includes two oftheir favourite recipes each,matched with one or moreof their top wines.

The Secret Bookof Frida Kahlo: A Novelby F. G. Haghenbeck(Simon & Schuster, R205)When some notebooks byfrida Kahlo were recentlyfound, Mexican novelistHaghenbeck was inspiredto write a fictional accountof her life. the book is filledwith memories, thoughtsand recipes, as well asdetails of her relationshipswith famous personalities.

The Red Houseby Mark Haddon(Jonathan Cape, R241)The Red House is aboutthe extraordinariness ofthe ordinary, weaving thewords and thoughts ofeight characters togetherwith fainter, stranger voices.Mark Haddon, author of TheCurious Incident of the Dogin the Night-time, has onceagain written a funny andinsightful novel.

BlOgS Of tHe MONtHhttp://lanaloustyle.comLana Kenney blogs about design, décor, fashion,Cape Town restaurants and more.www.abeautifulmess.comElsie Larson and Emma Chapman from Missouribelieve the best things in life are home-made. Theyshare their inspirations, DIY projects and recipes.www.amerrymishapblog.comJennifer Hagler, a jewellery designer in Idaho, sharesher loves and likes, with a focus on interior design,photography, crafts, food and travel.

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Relax with a cup of coffee and a slice of cake at LoveCake Café in Burgundy Estate, Cape Town. They describethe dishes on their menu as ‘honest food, cooked fromthe heart’. They have a range of to-die-for cakes andintroduce new flavours regularly. They also sell SouthAfrican-made gift goodies. Call them on 021 558 9215.

FoodEntertaining

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Louisa Holst looks at afew fabulous food ideas.

LovE To BAkEThe new Love to Bake range of baking utensils is now available at Clicks. They are fun, fresh and

come in a variety of colours. The range includes cookie cutters, silicone moulds and cake stands. Photos:Edo’RilEyandsuPPliEd•styling:hannEsKoEgElEnbERg

SassySauvignon

Try out a bottle of award-winning Groote Post

Sauvignon Blanc 2012 (R79).Winemaker Lukas Wentzeldescribes it as follows: ‘An

explosion of fruit driven bylime, gooseberry and kiwi

fruit, and underpinned by athread of minerality. A livelywine, with intense flavours,

that has a long finish,making this a crowd-pleaser

for any occasion.’

Indulge yourselfIf you’re a chocoholic, look for Frey Chocolates,

now available in South Africa at Pick n Payand Spar stores. With amazing flavours

like Dark Lemon & Pepper andPecan & Caramel, it’s no

wonder that Frey is thenumber one selling

chocolate brandin Switzerland.

Wheat-free and easyFor quick and easy wheat-free solutions, try out theBob’s Red Mill range of wheat-free baking products,available at Dis-Chem stores. The range includes easy-to-prepare cake, cookie and muffin ready-mixes.

Coffee& cake

SassySauvignon

Pecan & Caramel, it’s nowonder that Frey is the

number one sellingchocolate brand

in Switzerland.

Chic new bistro in storeWeylandts recently opened another oftheir popular eateries, The Kitchen, at theWeylandts shop in Green Point. Relax withfriends at this chic fusion bistro, under themanagement of head chef Charlene Pretorius,after you’ve done your décor shopping.

Linen House has started2013 with a new rangeof children’s bed linen,including this irresistibleBoho Butterfly setfor young girls that isinspired by Scandinavianembroidery. It consistsof a duvet cover andpillow-case and costsR900 for a single bedsize. Available at selectedsuppliers. Call Gill PryceLewis on 021 552 1060 orgo to www.linenhousesa.blogspot.com for details.

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Next time you’re on the N2, don’t drive past Swellendam – turn off and pop in at Hartsgoed in the mainstreet. Take delight in all the beautiful décor items, children’s bed linen, cushions, clothes and accessories forthe house. Hartsgoed is owned by Alet van Zyl, her mother Nerina Brown and sister Betty Brown. Betty alsohas a shop in Upington, The Mark of B. Go to www.hartsgoed.co.za if you’d like to order something by post.

SummerdeSignS

The new fabric range fromHertex features geometricpatterns. Lime yellow, greyand soft blue designs areprinted on a creamy whitebackground and haveintriguing names such asmind games and Fluster.There are also floral patternsand a tropical damask. goto www.hertex.co.za or call0860 437 839 for details.

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dala Watts and Lizel Cloete sharewhat’s new in the world of craft,

décor and stitchcraft.

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carin.smith@media24.comFRAME ITWe’ve selected these quirky, modern and vintage-inspiredframes for you to display your precious memories in.

White frame(R665) from

Vamp.A broad

mountingboard will addemphasis toyour image.

Hanger-framedmirror(R230) from Abode.

Print (R300) from Vamp.Go frameless and use aclamp to display your prints.TIP Secure a small piece ofcardboard on the top ofeither side of the print toprevent the clamp fromdamaging your print.

Oak box frame (R189) fromO.live.This is the perfect frame for smallthree-dimensional objects.

Silhouette(R89,99) fromMr Price Home.TIP You canhave your ownsilhouettescut out fromSupawood.

Wall decal (55 x40cm, R220) fromLecia DeWaal.

Display a photo, artpiece or mirror in thissemi-permanentstick-on frame.

Distressed wooden frame (R99) from Loadsof Living. We love this recycled wood frame.

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Print (R400) from Vamp.Hang your images on a piece of rope or cordusing old-fashioned wooden clothes pegs.

Vintage print (R300) fromO.live.A thin black frame gives

a vintage look to an image.

Wooden frame (R99)from Country Road.

Silhouette(R89,99)fromMr

Price Home.

Hanger (R69,95for a set of two)

fromWoolworths.Copy an image of aframe onto sturdycardboard for an

inexpensive, immediateand unique frame. Stickphoto corners on theback of the frame andposition your image inthemiddle. Attach theimage to a clip hanger

and hang from the wall.

Find a picture of framethat you like on theinternet, then copy

the image onto sturdycardboard, cut it out and

stick on the wall.

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A stylist’s touchThink like a stylist to createpicture worthy spaces in yourhome that have a personal touch.

by Carin Smithassistant mia GrundlinGhphotos Ed O’rilEy

Focus wallA focus wall painted with blackboard paint serves as ahandy place for writing important notes and keepingtrack of to-do lists.

Table (R1 900) from @home. Chair (R745) from Chair Crazy.Owl (R179) and clock (R179) from Typo. Ceramic container(R200) from O.Live. Selection of books from Exclusive Books.Light (R795) from Weylandts. Buyer’s guide on page 126.

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Shot on location at thehome of Lolla Orchard of

http://ilovelovelolla.blogspot.com/and in our studio.

Display your collectionsCurate your home. Display your collections of found objects, sentimental heirloomsand beautiful things around your house. Create little displays that tell a story bygrouping the same kinds of items together in clusters of uneven numbers.

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Accessories on showTreasured accessories can oftenbe as pretty as pieces of art, sodisplay them on hooks in yourbedroom to add interest to a plainwall. This way you’ll not only havethem close at hand, but you’ll havesolved the problem of where andhow to store them.

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A bit of blingFor a feminine feel, add a touch ofsparkle by painting an interestingheadboard design onto the wall.Silver paint has the added bonusof reflecting light, making the

space appear bigger.

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Get organisedOrganise a collection of books bycolour for a clean, uncluttered andmodern look. If you have a book thatdoesn’t work in your colour scheme,turn it around so that only the whitepages are visible. To add to theorganised effect, colour coordinateyour personal mementos on thebookshelf along with your books.

Bookshelf (R2 500) from @home.Metal stool (R595) and wire basket(R329) from Weylandts.(From top left) White ceramic vase(R350) and glass bottle (R120) fromO.Live. Clock (R595) from Weylandts.Books from Exclusive Books. A and Zbookends (R290) from Abode. Yarnceramic container (R119) from Typo.Ceramic vase (R180) from Quirky Me.Glass jar (R59) and blue glass vase (R79)from Weylandts. Glass (R15,99) fromMr Price Home. Glass jar (R249) fromWeylandts. Wooden heart (R795) fromAbode. Ceramic vase (R220) from@home. Lantern (R79,99) from Mr PriceHome. Wooden box (R280) from Abode.

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Personal touchGive your living room a lived-in feel by adding personal touches such asbooks, comfortable cushions, photos and beautiful mirrors. A dark wall acts asa dramatic clean canvas, but be aware that it can make a small room look evensmaller. To counter this, display mirrors on the wall as these will makethe room appear bigger by giving depth to it.

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Create a cosy feelA large room with highceilings can often look quitesparse. Hanging an oversizedprint on one of the walls willgive it a more cosy feeling.Keep the rest of your décoritems in the same colourscheme to create the senseof an intimate space.

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Invest in a trayIf you find a tray you like, buy it-we can guarantee you’ll finda multitude of uses for it. For

example, a tray is a good way tokeep a collection contained, it canact as a firm surface for displaying

items on a soft ottoman, and itwill also protect an antique tabletop. A pretty tray will always add

interest to a room and can even behung on the wall like an artwork.

Tray (R395) fromWeylandts.

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Patchwork wallThis wall is so irresistiblethat you will want to keep

adding squares! Turn to page 32for the instructions.

Covered buttons, rings and broochesButtons are an easy way to brighten up just about anything. Use themfor jewellery or to beautify a cushion. Turn to page 32 for instructions.

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by LIZEL CLOETE assistant CISKIA HANEKOMstyling CARIN SMITH photos ED O’RILEY

Fabric from Dot’s Quilts. Table (R995) from Abode. Mat (R259) fromMr Price Home.Throw (R259) from@home. Rabbit (R320) from Quirky Me. Alarm clock (R295) fromIn Good Company. Dress (price on request) from KarooMoon. Buyer’s guide onpage 126.

We show you some clever ways tomake the most of your fabric remnants.

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PillowGive a plain pillow a dab of colourwith self-cover buttons. Choosefabrics that match your bed linenor other décor items.

TIPUse the same ideato brighten up aplain-colouredblouse or jacket.

Patchwork wall

We covered 490 x 490mm piecesof cardboard with fabric. Cut thefabric squares 500 x 500mm so youcan fold the edges to the back andglue them down. Make sure thatthe fabric is ironed and wrinkle-freebefore you apply permanent sprayglue, cold glue or modge podge tothe wrong side and stick it to thecardboard. Rub out any creases, pullthe fabric taut, fold the edges over tothe back and stick them in place. Usedouble-sided adhesive tape (the thinsponge type) to stick the squares tothe wall. You can also decoupage thefabric squares directly onto the wall,if you prefer. Apply a few layers ofmodge podge to the fabric remnantbefore you cut out the squares witha rotary cutter or pair of needleworkscissors, then stick them to the wallwith more modge podge. Or createthe same effect with leftover piecesof wallpaper. Scrapbooking paperwill also look lovely and is alreadycut in squares. Remember to choosefabric or paper that is in the samecolour scheme.

Rings and brooches

Sets of self-cover buttons indifferent sizes are available fromhaberdashery shops. The setscontain everything you need tocover the buttons with your ownfabric remnants. To make a ringor brooch from a button, firstremove the shank on the back soit won’t get in the way when youglue the button to a brooch pinor ring blank. Use a little epoxyglue to stick the pieces together.TIP You can also make earrings orbracelets with the buttons, or stickthem to a hair clip for a pretty hairembellishment. Or convert theminto fridge magnets by sticking amagnet to the back.

Decoupage box

Cover a wooden box and use it tostore all your loose needlework items.

You will need╚ wooden box╚ pretty fabric remnants(we used three designs)

╚ modge podge╚ universal undercoat or PVApaint (optional; see step 1)

╚ paintbrushes

To make1 If your fabric is thin or if there are

pictures on the box, first paintthe box with a coat of universalundercoat or white PVA. Leave todry completely.

2 Place the box on the fabric andcut out a piece to cover theoutside of the box. Cut the fabrica little larger than the box, so itcan fold over the inside edge. Trimthe corners, but leave a little seamon one side of each corner so thatthe other side can fold in for aneat finish.

3 Work on a black bag that has beencut open. Paint a layer of modgepodge over the wrong side of thefabric. Leave to dry – it will thenpull away from the plastic easily.

4 Paint a layer of modge podgeover the outside of the box, placethe box in position on the fabricand rub the fabric onto the box tostick it in place. Seal with anotherlayer of modge podge.

5 Decoupage the inside of thebox and the lid in the same way.Leave the modge podge to drythoroughly before using the box.

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Go to ideasmag.co.za to see how to coverbuttons with embroidered fabric.

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Scatter cushionMake roses in a few

different colours and hand-stitch them to a cushion.Turn to page 36 for step-

by-step instructionsto make the roses.

Roses from silkMake theseelegant fabric

roses. We used rawsilk, but you canuse any type offabric suitable forthe item youare decorating.

by LIZEL CLOETE assistant CISKIA HANEKOMextra styling CARIN SMITH photos ED O’RILEY

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ShoesPumps become a

unique fashion itemwith the addition offabric roses. Choosefabric in a matchingcolour or with a

dainty design. Stickthe roses to the shoes

with a glue gun.

Shoes (R59,99) fromMr Price.Mat (R229) fromMr Price Home.Buyer’s guide on page 126.

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Fabric rose

You will need• fabric• needle and thread• needlework scissors• glue gun• pencil and ruler

To make

1 You need one long strip of fabricfor each rose. Measure 5cm alongthe selvedge of the fabric andmake a cut about 3cm long.

2 Tear the fabric at the cut to makea 5cm-wide strip, right acrossthe width of the fabric. Ours was137cm long.

3 Work large tacking stitches alongthe one raw edge, about 1cmfrom the edge. Gather the fabricas you work. Don’t cut off thethread when you reach the end;tie it in a loop or pin it in place.

4 Switch on your glue gun. Placea drop of glue on the other endof the gathered strip, just abovethe tacking stitches, and fold thefabric in half.

5 Now start to roll up the strip, withthe folded edge facing upwardsand the raw edges downwards,glueing as you roll it up. Continuefolding the strip double, rollingit and glueing it. Take care not toburn your fingers.

6 Roll the strip up until there isabout 5cm left at the end. Pull inthe thread to gather up the baseof the rose, place glue on the baseand stick the loose end over it.

7 Trim away the end around therose. You can now use your rose asa decoration.TIP For an interesting effect, trymaking roses with colourful stripsof fabric.

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HandbagDecorate a plain

handbag with smallroses for a special

occasion. Sew themto the bag by hand, orstick them down witha glue gun or with

strong glue.

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Tapestry cushionsIt’s simply not possible to have toomany cushions! They can instantlyalter the style of a room as the sea-sons change, from blousy summerpinks and greens to subtle wintertweeds and checks, and they remaina relatively low-cost way of updatinga look. These cushions are made withreclaimed tapestry fronts and piecesof vintage blanket on the back, sothey can be enjoyed from all sides.You can, of course, stitch your owntapestry panels, but not everyonehas the time and patience for that.However, fire screens, pictures, chairseats and cushions were all madefrom tapestry panels in the past,and there is still a plentiful supplyof these embroideries to reclaimand make into plump feather-filledfurnishing accessories.

You will need• tapestry panel• backing fabric• cushion inner• tape measure• pins• sewing thread• hand-sewing needle• ribbons (optional)

Sew fast,sew easy

To make1 The size of the cushion will be

dictated by the tapestry panel, sochoose a cushion inner thatis about 2cm smaller all aroundthan the panel. If you need to cutthe tapestry, set your sewingmachine to a tight zigzag stitchand zigzag along the inside of thecutting line before you cut, whichwill help to prevent the stitchingfrom unravelling.

2 For the back of the cushion,choose a wool fabric thatcomplements the tapestry. A pieceof unblemished and non-holeyfabric from an old blanket or tweedcoat, or any thick linen is perfect.Cut the backing to the same size asthe tapestry panel.

3 With right sides facing, pin thefabrics together. Set your sewingmachine to a small, straight stitchand sew around three sides of thecover. Turn the cover right side outand stuff with the cushion inner.

4 Hand sew the open side closedusing slip stitch. Alternatively, youcan turn in and hem the edgesand sew a couple of ribbons toeach side of the opening to tie thecushion closed.

Homemade GiftsVintage Style

by Sarah Moore (Kyle BooksLimited) is for people whowant to make personal giftsor to save money by makingpresents themselves, forvintage lovers and anyonekeen to get creative and givetheir home a personal touch.The author, Sarah Moore,is a self-confessed vintageaddict and mother of threewho makes and sells vintage-inspired pieces at local craftfairs and Christmas markets.Go to www.kylebooks.comor to your nearest bookstore

to find this book.

These four easy and inspiring projects fromSarah Moore’s book Homemade Gifts Vintage Style

can be made over a weekend.

Tapestry cushionsIt’s simply not possible to have toomany cushions! They can instantlyalter the style of a room as the sea-sons change, from blousy summerpinks and greens to subtle wintertweeds and checks, and they remain

Homemade GiftsVintage Style

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A special thank you to Kyle Books Limitedand Sarah Moore, author of Homemade Gifts Vintage

Style, for permission to publish these projects.

Tapestry cushions

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Easy peasy lace trimchoker (this page)and guest soaps(facing page). Turnto page 42 forthe instructions.

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Easy peasy lace trim chokerDelicate and very vintage looking, thislacy ruffle of a choker will only take amoment to make. You can also makesome shorter ones that can be worn aspretty cuffs.

You will need• piece of strong ribbon longenough to make a choker or cuff• Velcro or poppers• lace trims• pins• hand-sewing needle• sewing thread• spray starch• iron

To make1 Hem the ends of the ribbon and

sew on some Velcro or severalpoppers in order to make anadjustable choker.

2 Lay the ribbon out, right side up,on a table and lay little pieces oflace of different lengths all theway along it. Pin them in placethen sew them to the ribbon byhand using small running stitches,or with a sewing machine,removing the pins as you go.

3 Spray the choker heavily withspray starch and then press it flat.

Guest soapsWe just love these neat little stacksof soaps for the bathroom. You canalso give them as gifts. Use wrappingpaper, old wallpaper, an out-of-datemap or even fabric to wrap up yourfavourite scents and size of soap.Squares of hand-cut soaps work well,or simply buy family packs from achemist or supermarket. Pretty ribbon,thick string and bias binding all makelovely trimmings.

You will need╚ bars of soap╚ pretty wrapping paper, vintagewallpaper, fabric, or maps

╚ string, ribbon, bias binding, orrickrack

To make1 Cut a piece of paper or fabric just

large enough to fit around thesoap, place the bar on it and wrapit up like a neat little present. Tiethe ribbon around and knot itin a bow. Add a little tag with ahandwritten note explaining whattype of soap is inside, if you like.

2 Wrap up lots of soaps in all sortsof different combinations and givethem as little thank-you gifts, orbundle them together and popthem into a basket with somepretty bottles of shampoo andbath oil.

Little girl’s easy skirtThis skirt is about as simple as makingclothes can be and you can chooseyour scale, so you can make the skirtbig enough for Barbie or as short as isnice for your niece. Have a good huntfor suitably pretty or patterned fabric,take advantage of any recycled fabricthat already has a hemmed side orembroidery, or cut down an old skirtto just the right size. If you find somefabric that would look better in anothercolour, there are some really simple-to-use cold-water dyes available. Whitedamask tablecloths that are no longerfit for the table look particularly goodwhen dyed, as colour highlights thewoven pattern.

You will need• fabric• tape measure• cold-water dye, if required• wide elastic, to fit waist size• large safety pin• hand-sewing needle• sewing thread• buttons and embellishments,if required

To make1 You will need a rectangle of fabric

about 10cm longer than thelength you want the finished skirtto be, and wide enough to begathered to make a flouncy skirt.

Follow the packet instructions forthe dye if you want to change thecolour of the fabric.

2 Wash and press the fabric first andturn over a narrow double hemat the bottom and a deeper oneat the top of the skirt. Press themfor a neat finish. If the fabric hasan existing finished edge that ispretty, you can use that at thebottom of the skirt instead ofusing a hem.

3 Hand sew or use the machine’szigzag stitch to neatly sew thebottom hem, and use straightstitch to sew the waist hem.Make sure that the resultingcasing is wide enough to threadthe elastic through.

4 If you would like to add any patchpockets, simply hem a square offabric on all four sides, then sew itin the desired position to the skirtaround three sides.

5 Fold the skirt in half, with rightsides facing, and line up the tworaw edges. Starting at the bottomhem, machine-sew all the way upthe side of the skirt using straightstitch, until you reach the waist.Stop short of the top so thatyou can easily thread the elasticthrough the casing. Secure thestitching and then turn the skirtright side out.

6 Hook the safety pin throughthe end of the elastic and shutit carefully. Push it through thewide waist hem, scrunching upthe fabric evenly as you pull theelastic through. Make sure that theother end of the elastic doesn’tdisappear inside the fabric; maybepin it to the skirt to be safe.

7 When the safety pin emergesat the other end of the hem,hand-sew the ends of the elastictogether really firmly. Then turnin and hand-sew the last littlesection of seam at the top. Pressthe skirt. Add some buttons orextra trimmings for decoration,if you like.

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Little girl’s easy skirt

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As visual merchandiser andphotographer at the Cape

Town head office of a large clothingretailer, you would expect ChristineFaulhammer to have plenty ofopportunities to fully express hercreativity. But she says althoughshe has a creative job, her work –just like every other job – involvesplenty of routine, restrictions onher creativity and enforced dead-lines. All of these factors combineto stifle her creativity. That’s whyshe loves to paint when she’s athome. ‘That’s when I get to do what-ever I want. I paint the things that I

feel deep in my soul,’ says Christine.Painting is an activity that helps

her stay on course mentally. ‘Weall go through phases where wehave to look inwards to see if thelife we’re living is what we reallywant. At a time when I was battlingto make sense of everything, I wasable to find peace of mind throughmy painting, and also in the poemsI wrote at the time,’ she relates.

Priscilla Meintjies also applies thetherapeutic benefits of painting ather guesthouse at Jacobsbaai onthe Cape West Coast, where shehelps people with wellness therapy

through the use of art. Priscilla is anartist with a background in humanresources. She’s also a trainedLifeline volunteer and Christiancounsellor. After presenting ABET(Adult Basic Education and Training)classes, she realised some of herstudents’ learning problems wereactually psychological problems. ‘Iencouraged them to paint, becausethat’s what was familiar to me. Iimmediately noticed how muchcalmer they became. And when theywere in this calmer frame of mind,they found it much easier to learn.’

Priscilla’s faith in the therapeuticvalue of art and crafts is sharedby increasing numbers of people.The support it provides to thosewho suffer from depression,anxiety, trauma, stress and manyother mental illnesses or medicalconditions, is gaining greaterrecognition. Then there’s alsothe soothing rhythm offered by

activities such as knitting, crochet,kneading dough or mosaic work(where you’re repeatedly placingsmall pieces of tiles or glass to

create a beautiful, harmoniousdesign). These are all activities thatfoster a sense of inner peace. Thiskind of calm shifts our inner focusand helps us put distance betweenourselves and our problems. Thislessens feelings of anxiety and fear

therapy

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and empowers the person to facethe world again.Abraham le Roux is a psychologist

and recognised glass artist fromCape Town. He says the chemicalimbalance in the brain that makesus feel anxious and depressed canbe addressed by forcing ourselvesto be active, rather than with-drawing from society and living amore passive, even reclusive, life.According to Abraham you shouldtry to ‘fake it till you make it’.Knitting is a particularly popular

form of craft-based therapy. BritonBetsan Corkhill is the drivingforce behind Stitchlinks (www.stitchlinks.com) and has workedwith medical researchers doingground-breaking work on thetherapeutic benefits of crafts,especially knitting. Stitchlinkshas already established numerousgroups of knitters across England,and is starting to gain mainstreamrecognition. Knitting is so effectivebecause it involves two hands,which means you’re using boththe right and left sides of yourbrain. This, in turn, will help toimprove your balance, harmonyand rhythm, and bring about aprofoundly calm, deeply relaxed,almost meditative state of being.The work of Stitchlinks has shownthat knitting can unlock the body’s‘natural medicine cabinet’, and helpto combat uncertainty by enablingthis composed state of mind.Abraham agrees that the focus

required to do craft work andthe inherent rhythm of repetitivemovements create a similarly

meditative state. This is a processthat allows our busy minds to calmdown, providing a refuge fromfeelings of restlessness, anger,aggression, fear, anxiety and con-cern. ‘Knitting is an example ofa practical activity that can helpbring this about, and enable yourbrain to tackle challenges withmuch greater clarity.’Nowadays we have so little time

for soothing rituals – the thingsthat helped anchor our forebears,and which comfort us in times ofturmoil. Making tea, unpackingyour wool basket while touchingand taking in the different coloursand textures, choosing somemusicto listen to as you work, sortingpaints and positioning your easeljust so, and cleaning and packingaway paintbrushes all become littlerituals in crafters’ lives.It’s believed people who suffer

from depression view the worldin various shades of grey. So byworkingwithmany different shadesof wool or paint, they’re forced tocreate patterns with those colours,and therefore harmony. Over timethe positive effects of these coloursspill over into other areas of theirlife, including the way in whichthey view the world. Althoughthe predominant colour for herwas blue, and not grey, Christinesays she knows these feelings alltoo well: ‘There was a time wheneverything in my life was blue. Mypaintings were blue, our housewas painted blue, I evenwore blue all the time.But when I started

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Whenever things go wrong or when you arestruggling to cope, at least one person willtell you that if you keep yourself occupied,things will improve. But will they? And why?

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using other colours in my paintings,and wearing more colourful things,it helped tremendously to restorecolour to the rest of my life.’Interestingly, the Spanish artist

Pablo Picasso became well knownfor his Blue Period, but few peoplerealise it started in the aftermathof the death of a close friend.Kathryn Vercillo is an American

blogger who has overcome a life-long battle with debilitating, life-threatening depression – she tellsthe story of how she ended up onthe bathroom floor with a knife inher hand poised near her wrist –with traditional psychotherapy andcrochet. Kathryn is not alone.

In her book CrochetSaved My Life,

she relatessimilar

stories ofwomen such

as LaurieWheeler,who wassufferingfrom post-traumatic

stressdisorder.

Laurie says:‘Whenever

I sat down, Icrocheted. I

made things formy friends,

my kids, the pets,I made rugs anddoilies and even

jam jar cosies. I did this to staysane; it was a constant, it waspredictable, it was a way to be inthe here and now.’Art and craft give us the

opportunity to express our creat-ivity and satisfy the need to createsomething – and it doesn’t matterwhether it’s a tea cosy or a ball gownfor a matric farewell. To be able todo something, and do it well, is oneof the most satisfying things in life.Kathryn also says that your artand craft work become creationsthat you’re proud of, and they giveyou something other than yourproblems, troubles or suffering tofocus on and talk about. Even ifthey don’t specifically like baking,crochet or embroidery, your familyand friends will be only too happyto listen to you talk about thesethings, instead of lamenting thethings that darken your moods.Making something for someone

gives us a sense of pride and self-worth. Alain de Botton writes inThe Pleasures and Sorrows ofWork: ‘We are diluted in giganticintangible projects, which leaveus wondering what we did lastyear and, more profoundly, wherewe have gone and what we haveamounted to. How different every-thing is for the craftsman.’ In otherwords, craft gives you somethingtangible to show for the time andenergy you’ve invested, as well asthe satisfaction of having mastereda part of the world, or somethingspecific you set out to accomplish.

To make something demandsconcentration and will-power; you can’t do itif your thoughts areelsewhere. Waldorf

schools emphasise theimportant role of craft

in our developmentand the curriculums of

their schools all

over the world include knitting,stitchcraft, embroidery, crochet andweaving classes, as well as woodand metal work. Elana Rudolf is aremedial therapist working withtherapeutic art at the Michael OakWaldorf School in Cape Town. Sheuses therapeutic art when sheworkswith pupils who have, for example,lived through their parents’ messydivorce, suffer from trauma in theaftermath of a criminal attack, oryoung people struggling with self-esteem or behavioural problems.She mostly lets them work withpaint, clay, charcoal and pastels toexpress their thoughts and feelings,to help them cope.‘The programme lasts only two

short terms, but by the end of thefirst term I can usually see a shiftstarting to take place in a child.I was a remedial teacher for 15years and during that time I’dusually start seeing a change onlyafter about a year or so. But withthe remedial therapy that I usenowadays, it takes only about 12sessions,’ says Elana.

Therapeutic art, art therapyand craft therapy are all

different. Each one works fordifferent people, depending

on their unique problems, andeach form is also practised

by people with varying levelsof training, qualification and

experience. So the scope isbroad. But one thing thatcuts across all aspects is

the conclusion that it works.The first conference on the

therapeutic benefits of knitting,with the theme ‘Knitting to

Facilitate Change’, was held inBath, England last year, the

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These three collars will give any dress a whole new look and,to top it all, detachable collars are right on trend in the fashion stakes.

Make your ownloose collarsby LoLLa orchard from Love LoLLa styling carin SmiTh photos ed o’riLey

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Peter Pan collar

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Crocheted collar

You will need• 3mm crochet hook• Vinnis Colours Cotton DKof your choice

• 1 button

Abbreviationsch chain stitchdc double crochethtr half treblerep repeatsl st slip stitchsp(s) space(s)st(s) stitch(es)tr treble

To crochetUsing a 3mm crochet hook, work 98ch for the foundation row.1st row: 1 ch, 1 dc in 2nd ch fromhook,1 dc in each ch to end, turn [98 sts].2nd row: 2 ch, 1 tr in 1st dc, *1 ch, miss1 dc, 1 tr in next st, rep from * until 1 stremains, 1 tr in last st, turn.3rd row: 1 ch, 1 dc in each of the first2 tr, 1 dc in 1 ch-sp, * 5 ch, miss thenext (tr, 1 ch-sp, tr), 1 dc in next 1 ch-sp,3 ch, miss next tr, 1 dc in next 1 ch-sp,rep from * 14 times, 5 ch,miss the next(tr, 1 ch-sp, tr), 1 dc in last 1 ch-sp, sl stin last tr and in top of turning ch, turn.4th row: 1 ch, *(2 dc, 2 htr, 3 tr, 2 htr,2 dc) in 5 ch-arch, 3 ch, miss next dc,1 tr in 3 ch-arch, 3 ch, miss next dc, rep

from * 14 times, (2 dc, 2 htr, 3 tr, 2 htr, 2dc) in 5 ch-arch, sl st in last dc. Do notturn. Work 8 ch for button loop, thencut yarn, leaving a length of yarn longenough to sew the chain to the collaredge to create a loop for the button.Sewonbutton to correspondwith loop.

Peter Pan collar

You will need• white fabric of your choice• template on page 125• needle• thread• pins• iron-on interfacing• 1m ribbon or lace• sewing scissors

To make1 Use the template on page 125. Cut

the pattern twice on the fold asindicated and fold open.

2 Iron interfacing to the wrong side ofone of the pieces and place downwith the right side facing upwards.

3 Cut the ribbon in half and pin2,5cm below each corner (theribbon should face inwards).

4 Now place the other fabricpiece with the right side facingdownwards onto the first pieceand pin together (make sure youdo not stitch the remainder of theribbon or lace into the seam; thelace should be loose between thetwo fabric pieces).

5 Stitch with a 2,5cm seamallowance all around the collar, butremember to leave a 5cm openingat the back for turning the collarthrough (remember to stitchcarefully around the curves).

6 Trim the seam allowances tohalf the width. Clip in the seamallowances along the curves of thecollar and cut out small trianglesalong the inside of the curves,taking care not to cut the stitching.

7 Turn the collar through to the rightside, using a knitting needle tomake it easier and to ensure neatcorners. Iron the collar and sew upthe opening with hand stitches.

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dressmaker’sdummy(r499)frommrPricehome•Buyer’sguideonPage126

Lace collar

1 Look for old lace at yoursewing store or antiquemarket. We were fortunate tofind a ready-made lace collar.

2 Sew a button to the back, aswell as an adjustable chainwith hook to go around thebutton, and fasten it.

3 You can also buy lace permetre and make a collar usingthe Peter Pan collar templateon page 125.

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Have a bit offun with flirty1950s-inspiredfashion and keepyour garmentslooking as

good as new bycaring for themproperly.

by carin smith and tracY GrEEnWOOD photos ED O’riLEY

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dress upA 50s-style dress

with a cinched waistis flattering on most

body types.

Dress (price onrequest) from Karoo

Moon. Necklace(R230) from

Lovisa.

Peg bag (R69,99) fromMr Price Home.

Opposite page:Dress (R380) fromMungo & Jemima.

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Keep it lightThis cowl neckline is versatile andlooks good on most body shapes.

Trousers (R659) from Zara. Top(R490) from Jo Borkett. Necklace(R119) from Accessorize. Shoes(R1 299) from Queue Shoes.

Teapot (R585), cup and saucer(R250), saucers (part of a set, R230)and sugar bowl (R240) from PipStudio, available at Isabelina.Cake from Frostings. Cake stand(R149) and whisk (part of a set ofthree, R19) from@home. Cupcakewrappers (R19,99 per pack),flamingo tea towel (R99) and clock(R39) fromMr Price Home. Floraltea towels (R100 each) and straws(R100 per pack) from In GoodCompany. Turquoise cup andsaucer (R179) from Typo.

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White onWhite╚ Prevent yellowing of whitegarments by washing themaccording to the care labelafter each wear. The itemmay look clean but bodyoils and perspiration canquickly turn fabric yellow.

╚ Sort clothing carefully andwash only whites together.

╚ Don’t overload the washingmachine. Detergents can loosendirt but will not be able to workoptimally if there isn’t enoughspace between the garments.

╚ Never use ordinary bleach toremove stains because it cancause yellowing. Rather usea stain remover specificallyintended for laundry and followthe manufacturer’s instructions.

╚ Treat stains before washing.Don’t wash whites with a stainas this can ‘set’ the stain.

╚ Dry whites outside in thesunlight whenever possibleas the sun’s rays help to retainthe garment’s brightness.

Polka-dot top (R485) fromMungo &Jemima. Apron (R340) and peg basket(R220) from In Good Company. Pegs(R195 per set) from L’Orangerie. Iron(R199,99), housekeeper’s box (R199,99),basket (R189) and padded hangers(R29,99 per set) fromMr Price Home.

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colourful choicesWhen wearing yellow, choosea dress in a simple silhouette fora grown-up look.

Dress (R560) fromMungo & JemimaClaremont. Jacket (R599) from Zara.Shoes (R1 299) from Queue Shoes.Earrings (R130) from Lulu Belle.

KitchenAid (R5 990) from@home. Sugar bowl (R230)from In Good Company.

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All things bright╚ Keep your colours vibrant by

washing similar shades together.If a garment is new, wash itseperately the first time to makesure it’s colourfast.

╚ Test whether a garment iscolourfast by placing it on a pieceof white cloth while wet andrunning a warm iron over it. If someof the colour comes through ontothe white fabric, it’s not colourfast.

╚ Wash like fabrics with like toprevent fluff balls adhering to othertypes of fabrics and always wash attemperatures of 50°C or lower. Thiswill save your garments as well asyour electricity bill.

╚ Never leave wet washing in a pileas the colours could run and stainpale garments.

Laundry basket (R59,99)and glass jar (R79,99) fromMr Price Home.

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chic & simpleA shift dress complementsa bigger bust.

Dress (R999) from Zara. Clutch bag(R399) from Accessorize. Brooch(R130) and bracelet (R130) fromLulu Belle.

Letter K (R39) and cupcakecontainer (R89) from Typo. Milk jug(R230), dishwashing liquid (R100)and scrubbing brush (R65) fromIn Good Company.

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WonderfulWoollens╚ Follow to the letter the care

instructions for the yarn (in thecase of handmade items) or theinstructions reflected on thegarment’s care label.

╚ Where possible, wash woollens byhand using a detergent intendedfor that purpose and then rinsegently in cold water. Press out theexcess water between two neutral-coloured towels and lie flat to dry.

╚ Do not leave wool to soak andnever wring it dry or spin it dry inthe washing machine.

╚ Wool blends can generallybe machine-washed but attemperatures lower than 50°Cand coupled with a specialdetergent intended for thatpurpose. Set your washingmachine on a short spin cycle.

╚ Wool is delicate and should underno circumstances be boiled(temperatures of 60°C and higher)or it will shrink.

Fine Fabrics╚ Lingerie and other fine fabrics

require special care. Wash by handin lukewarm soapy water and dryflat, out of direct sunlight.

╚ Remove the pads from bras andswimsuits in order to retain thecup shape.

╚ Never expose silk to direct sunlightto dry – it may yellow – and avoidtwisting or wringing it.

╚ When washing delicate garmentsin the machine (on the delicatescycle), place them in a pillowcase,and use the right detergent.

╚ Fine fabrics require special care.Check the laundry-care labeland, if the item can be machinewashed, set the temperature to30°C. Don’t wring out and alwayslay flat on a towel to dry.

╚ Silk items can be hung on a hangerto dry to avoid peg marks.

Model: Gisela from 1085 ArtistManagement. • Hair andmake-up:Melissa from Supernova. • Paintcolour on walls: Dulux 30BG 64/140.• Fridge (R16 599) and washingmachine (R15 999) from Smeg. • Table(R3 100) from Vamp. • Chairs (R450each) from@home. • Flooring fromAlbert Carpets. • Light (R990) fromNap. Buyer’s guide on page 126

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The latesthairstyles andproducts makeit easy to havelustrous locksin no time at all.Ensure your hairis in top condition– it’s the basis fora gorgeous style.

Slick fixesfor yourhair

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If your haIr Is . . .

CurlyCurly hair cravesmoisture,which iswhyit frizzes if you so much as walk past aboiling kettle, never mind in humidweather. Tame it with Marc anthonyStyle Straight Blow Straight Potion(R99,99), schwarzkopfGliss Hair RepairWith Liquid Keratin Express RepairConditioner (R47,99), schwarzkopfGliss Hair Repair With Liquid KeratinLeave-In Gloss Treatment (R89,99),Vo5 Gloss Me Smoothly ShampooFor Frizzy Hair (R44,99), Vo5 GlossMe Smoothly Conditioner For FrizzyHair (R44,99), or Vo5 Smoothly DoesIt Straigthening Balm (R44,99). SprayhaNNoNAnti-Frizz Silk Finishing Spray(R135) over it.

DryVery dry, ‘thirsty’ and porous hair needsa regular mini-miracle to keep it silkysoft and shiny. Hairdryers, straighteningirons, heat, chemical treatments andthe elements all contribute to thedrying out of your hair, making it dulland hard to handle. Such hair must benourished often. Try Dove NourishingOil Care Shampoo (R53,95), Trevorsorbie Ultimate Moisture Mask ForThick Hair (R129,95), schwarzkopfGliss Ultimate Repair Shampoo ForVery Damaged, Dry Hair (R47,99),schwarzkopf Gliss Ultimate RepairConditioner For Very Damaged, DryHair (R47,99), Trevor sorbie 18-MEALipid Shine Complex For Longer HairTreatment (R129,99), orDancolyMois-ture Maintenance Cream (R185).

Damaged or has split endsThese problems are usually the result oftreatments such as curling, or colouringand other chemical processes. TryTrEsemme Split Mend Shampoo(R32,95) and Split Mend Conditioner(R32,95), TrEsemme Thermal RecoveryShampoo (R49,95), TrEsemme SplitRemedy Intense Recovery Masque(R59,95), Vo5 Nourish Me Truly HotOil (R44,95), Vo5 Miracle ConcentrateIntensive Leave-in Treatment (R44,99),or TrEsemme Thermal RecoveryConditioner (R32,95).

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AgeingIt’s not only your face and body thatchange with time – your hair agestoo, which affects its strength, colourand texture. Try avon Herbal Care &Cholesterol Treatment Conditioner(R39,95) or Marc anthony AdvancedColour Protect Anti-Aging VolumizingCream (R129,99).

Thin and sparse, orfine and flatThe correct products can add volumeto thin hair and lift strands at the rootsfor a fuller appearance. Look out forproducts that are not ‘heavy’ andwon’tdrag down hair. Try redken Full FrameAll Over Volumizing Mousse (R292),Trevor sorbie Protection ConditionerFor Fine Hair (R79,95), TrEsemmeRoot Boosting Spray (R69,95), Vo5Plump Me Up Shampoo For Fine,Flat Hair (R44,99), Vo5 Plump Me UpConditioner For Fine Flat Hair (R44,99),or Vo5 Plump Me Up WeightlessMousse Heat Defense (R48,95).

In need of a washIf you have no time to wash your hair,try TrEsemme Radiance Dry ShampooInstant Fresh (R69,95), or Baptiste XXLVolume Dry Shampoo (R69,99).

ColouredProtect your expensive tint orhighlights with products that arespecially formulated to keep thecolour looking vibrant for longer. Tryschwarzkopf Colour Brilliance ExtremeGloss Spray (R84,95), schwarzkopfColour Brilliance Mousse (R74,95),Vo5 Love My Colour Shampoo ForColoured Hair (R44,95), or Vo5 LoveMy Colour Conditioner For ColouredHair (R44,95).

Difficult to styleUnruly hair needs extra help. Try Vo5Extra Body Styling Mousse (R41,95),TrEsemmeHeat Defence Styling Spray(R69,95), or schwarzkopf Gel (R79,95).

sTay oN TrENDChoose a modern, fresh and younglook that is simple, quick and easyto style. If you have longer hair, getcreative with these styling trends:

PonytailThe ponytail is high fashion, whether itswings fromhigh or is tied in the napeof your neck. Use a product that keepsthe hair gleaming andmanageable. Afew drops of Moroccanoil Treatment(R380) will leave your ponytail shiny,smooth and soft as silk.

PlaitsLoose plaits (one, two or several)create a youthful but sophisticatedlook. Add texture with Vo5 Give MeTexture Choppy CreamWax (R48,95).

WavesTake a break from the straighteningiron – loose, wavy curls are on thecatwalks everywhere. Givewaves shinewith GhD Style Smooth and FinishSerum (RR180), and form perfect curlswith Marc anthony Curl Envy PerfectCurl Cream (R79,95), Vo5 SmoothlyDoes It, Curl DefiningMousse (R48,95),or Vo5 Give Me Texture Tousled HairSpray (R48,95).

Classic chignon, twistedupdo or loose chignonThe classic Spanish chignon is a winnerif there’s no time to blowdry your hair.Try Matrix Design Impulse SurroundShine Lightweight Mist (R190).

LaTEsT MusT-haVEs for your haIrOil! If the combination of oil and hair immediately has you thinking of oily,unattractive streaks, think again. Oil is the most sought-after ingredient in newhair formulations. The new delicate oils have the texture of a serum and nourish,nurture, moisturise and control your hair all in one. They also make it shiny andhealthy. Apply the oil before or after washing your hair, and before or afteryou blowdry it. Try Kerastase Elixi Ultime (R445), L’oréal Serie Expert MythicOil (R302,99), or the Morrocanoil Treatment range (from R380). Dove’s newNourishingOil Care rangewith argan and almond oils (R53,95 – R58,95) is a winner. ph

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Transform yourhairstyle and haircondition in a jiffywith clever new hairproducts and handyhair treatments.

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Which scalpel-freetreatments arethe quickest andmost effective forlooking younger?

The good news is: unless your skin haslost all its elasticity, the scalpel andcosmetic surgeon canwait – probablyfor a long time, or possibly forever.The not-so-good news is: for the bestresults, you’ll need a combination ofat least two treatments. There’s no‘silver bullet’ yet – a single procedurefor a younger appearance – but theaestheticians say there is progress.There are two issues to consider: loss

of firmness and loss of volume, says DrAlistair Clark of the Sandton AestheticInstitute(www.sandtonaesthetics.co.za).‘Your face needs to be treated holis-tically, with the right products andprocedures, to get the best results fromnon-surgical anti-ageing treatments.’Aestheticians talk about the ‘golden

triangle’ that characterises a beautifulface, says Dr Clark. In your youth youprobably had a heart or triangular-shaped face, with a full curve from thecheekbones to the lips. With time, yourface takes on the shape of an upturnedtriangle as the natural volume of yourfeatures shifts downwards. Expect adouble chin, skin folds in your neck andthe heavy, sagging jawline that formsthe base of this upturned triangle.The answer? Start with a so-called

‘liquid face-lift’ – a dermal filler such asRestylane, which restores volume andfills in fine lines. Or Botox, which evensout fine lines. Combine thesewith newtherapies such as Ulthera (Madonna issaid to use it), which delivers acousticsound waves deep into the skin tostimulate collagen fomation, and youcan expect to look up to 10-15 yearsyounger instantly.

at a younger age, to preempt theformation of fine lines and wrinkles,instead of trying to repair the damage.As with all procedures where you

put your health in a doctor’s hands, it’sessential to do your homework: ask tosee photos of the doctor’s work, and ifyou can talk to some former patients.Find out which products they will beusing, andmake sure they are the realthing and that they are still sealed.Avoid an inexperienced doctor who

wants to stick needles into your facewilly-nilly or use cheaper versionsof recognised medical products.Steer clear of special online offersthat advertise Botox treatments fora few hundred rand. Always go for aprofessional consultation before youhave a treatment – these sessionsare usually free of charge and theaesthetician should compile an anti-ageing plan for you, which suits bothyour budget and your requirements.

What it costs╚ Restylane SubQ for volume aroundthe cheekbones:± R12 000

╚ Restylane Lip Volume:R4 000 – R6 000

╚ Botox for frown lines andcrow’s feet:± R3 000

ULtheRa theRapyThis is the latest anti-ageing wondertreatment. It helps to firm, contour andlift the skin by delivering ultrasoundenergy waves deep into the skin, tostimulate the growth of new collagenover two to three months. Usually asingle session of one to two hours issufficient. The visible effects includelifting of the eyebrows to open up theeye area; lifting of the curves of thecheeks, giving the lower half of theface amore oval-shaped and youthfulappearance; lifting of lines around andunder the mouth; and firming of thesagging skin under the chin and jowls.After threemonths the facewill appearvisibly lifted and the skin firmer, butit could take up to six months for thefull effect to become visible, says DrNatasha Begg-Spiro of the Laserdermclinic in Sandton. ph

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1LiQUid face-LiftWith a dermal filler such as RestylaneSubQ, it’s possible to rapidly restorethe youthful volume of your skin. Thelatest eight-point technique uses ablunt-tipped micro-cannula to injecthyaluronic acid into the layer of fatcontained in the skin. This reduces thetrauma, bruising and associated pain– as opposed to the effects of sharphypodermic needles. You can see theresults immediately: the face is liftedand fuller. The restoration of volumein the cheekbone area automaticallylifts the sagging skin of the jawline andthe deep furrows between the noseand the corners of the mouth. Afterthe procedure, which lasts no morethan an hour, you can expect minimalswelling, and after 24 hours the fulleffect of the dermal filler will be visible.Areas where the dermal filler can

augment the volume of your skininclude the cheekbones, the temples(which become hollowed out overtime,making the face appear tired anddrawn), eye sockets, lips and lip line.You don’t have toworry about endingup with a mouth like Donald Duck.Dr Clark says a qualified and skilledaesthetician will know how to handlea hypodermic needle with the greatestof care, to ensure subtle improvementsthatmake your face look younger andfresher without making you look likea caricature of your former self. Theresults of dermal fillers can last fromone to two years, depending on yourlifestyle and genetic profile.Botox, when applied correctly and

to the appropriate areas, canmake youlook years younger. Minimal quantitiescan iron out frown lines, crow’s feetnext to the eyes, bunny lines aroundthe nose and ‘cottage cheese’ chin.Nowadays doctors give patients a

‘face map’ to take home after theirtreatment, which shows exactly wherethe needles were used and howmuchBotox was injected. You can thentake this face map along to your nextappointment or treatment. The resultsusually last for three to six months.Many women have started optingfor preventative Botox treatments

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How it worksFirst your face will be photographed thenyour doctor will give you a tranquiliser tomanage the pain. The ultrasound energypenetrates the upper skin layers, enteringdeep into the facial muscles’ underlyingconnective tissue, heating the area. Thecells contract, which causes a lifting effect.(The sound waves target the same tissuethat is tightened in traditional anti-ageingtreatments.) By using ultrasonic imaging,your doctor can see exactly where themuscular layers are, and where the softtissue begins, so he knows how deep theultrasound waves need to penetrate yourskin. This increases the safetyof theprocess.Afterwards, you’ll experience skin tightnessand minor swelling. Some patients bruisea little, but this can be concealed withfoundation. In the following monthsthe collagen cells in the deep skin layersare stimulated to produce healthy newcollagen, giving the skin renewed elasticityand a visibly more youthful look. Therewill also be an improvement in your skintexture: enlarged pores will appear lessprominent and your skin will start feelingsmoother and fresher. You can expect tolook up to 10 - 15 years younger and theresults to last for up to five years. A healthylifestyle plays amajor role in the longevityof any anti-ageing treatment programme.• Ulthera therapy is available fromLaserderm clinics across the country.Go to www.laserderm.co.za

What it costs╚ Full face and neck: R26 000╚ Lower half of the face: R16 000╚ Neck: R8 600╚ Lower half of the face, plus jawand neck: R23 000

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There’s nothing nicer than spending a relaxed evening around atable, sipping on sangría and sampling tasty dishes. I experienced thereal thing in Spain last year and have tried to recreate it here for you.

by LOUISA HOLST assistant TANI KIRSTEN photos JAN RAS styling and crafts HANNES KOEGELENBERG

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Shot on location at theCape Heritage Hotel, Cape Town.

Call 021 4244646 or go towww.capeheritage.co.za

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Go to ideasmag.co.zato see photographs fromLouisa’s trip to Spain.

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InvitationsType or write the details of the partyon brown paper and cut into asquare. Fold a square doily into theshape of an envelope and place theinvitation inside. Round off with apiece of cord, if you prefer.

Hanging gardenBuy metals rings and screw themonto a door, or shutter, or wall. Placeterracotta pots containing succulentsand flowering plants inside the rings.

Prawn croquettes

Serves: 6Preparation time: 45 minutes,plus refrigeration timeCooking time: approximately20 minutes

• 120ml olive oil• 110g (200ml) cake flour• 350ml milk• 100ml prepared chicken stock• 1ml grated lemon zest• 250ml finely chopped cookedprawns

• 2 large eggs• dried breadcrumbs• sunflower oil for deep-frying

1 Heat the olive oil in a saucepanand stir in the flour. Once it

starts to bubble, add a little ofthe milk, stirring all the time toprevent lumps forming. Stir in theremaining milk and the chickenstock. Add the lemon zest andcook, stirring, until the mixturehas thickened. Stir in the prawnsand season to taste with salt andfreshly ground black pepper.

2 Remove from the heat and setaside to cool completely thenrefrigerate for at least three hours(or prepare the dough the daybefore you need it).

3 Beat the eggs with 15ml water.Spread the breadcrumbs out ina flat bowl. Flour your hands andshape the dough into small oval-shaped pieces. Dip into the eggand then into the breadcrumbs.

4 Heat the oil for deep-frying overa medium heat. Once it’s hot,deep-fry the croquettes untilgolden and crisp, turningfrequently. Drain on kitchenpaper. Serve warm.TIP If the croquettes split whilethey are cooking, reduce the heat.

Variations• Use finely chopped smoked hamor finely chopped cooked chickenmeat instead of the prawns.

• Leave out the lemon zest and add1ml ground nutmeg.

Set the sceneKeep the feeling rustic and play with a touch of colour

here and there. Use a mix of old crockery and loosely wovenlinen to match the earthy theme. A piece of old-fashionedlace or a pretty doily will also add to the Spanish feel. Forgetabout flower arrangements and decorate the table with

flowering plants or succulents in terracotta pots. All you needto do now is fill the table with lots of delicious tapas!

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Calamari withpeppers and

onions (recipe onpage 76), and

prawn croquettes.

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SangríaMix in a large jug: 1 bottle redwine, 200ml brandy, 1 slicedpeach, 1 halved and slicedorange, 100ml sugar and2 cinnamon sticks. Set asideto stand for an hour or two,then add 750ml lemonadeor ginger ale and ice.

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Blue table (R950), chair (R350), enamel dish (R250), flower pots (from R50) and shutter (R760) from Rustique Romance.Green bowl (R120), striped bowl (R100), green glasses (R35 each), other glasses (R40 each), wooden bowl (R350),

pink plate (R350), terracotta plate (R300), tagine dish (R100) and terracotta candleholder (R80) fromMoroccanWarehouse.Tablecloth, pewter platter and cutlery (prices on request) fromWoodstock Vintage. Buyer’s guide on page 126.

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Potatoes bravas with salsa brava and garlic aïoli(recipe on page 76)

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Calamari withpeppers and onions

Serves: 6Preparation time: 20 minutesCooking time: 10 minutes

• 400g calamari heads and rings,cleaned

• cake flour, for dusting• sunflower oil, for deep-frying• 1 onion, sliced• 1 red pepper, sliced into rings,seeds removed

• lemon wedges, to serve• garlic aïoli or salsa brava, to serve(see recipes below)

1 Dust the calamari with cake flour.Shake off the excess.

2 Heat oil for deep-frying. Fry thecalamari in batches for a minuteor two for each batch, until justcooked. Drain on kitchen paper.

3 Deep-fry the onion and pepperslices and drain on kitchen paper.Toss the onions and pepper withthe calamari and serve hot withlemon wedges and aïoli or salsabrava for dipping.

Potatoes bravas

Serves: 6Preparation time: 20 minutesCooking time: 45 minutesOven temperature: 200oC

• 4-6 potatoes (preferably waxy),peeled and cut into wedges

• olive oil• 5ml sweet paprika• 1-5ml cayenne pepper

Salsa brava• 1 small onion, finely chopped• 1-2 red chillies, seeded, chopped• 1 x 400g can plum tomatoes• 3ml smoked paprika• 15ml cider vinegar• 5ml brown sugar• garlic aïoli, to serve (recipe below)

1 Put the potato wedges in a sauce-pan and add a little water. Bringto the boil and simmer for fiveminutes, until half-cooked. Drainand spread out on a plate to dry.

2 Pour a little oil into a roastingpan and spread the wedges out.Toss to coat in the oil. Mix thepaprika, cayenne pepper and2ml salt together and sprinkleover the wedges. Roast in apreheated oven for 40 minutes, oruntil crisp. Turn the wedges overhalfway through roasting. Serveimmediately with the salsa bravaand garlic aïoli for dipping.

3 Salsa brava Heat a little olive oil.Add the onion and sauté for aminute, then add the chillies. Addthe tomatoes, paprika, vinegarand brown sugar and simmer forabout 10 minutes, until thickened.

Garlic aïoliUse a liquidiser to blend 2 largeegg yolks, 3 crushed garlic cloves,15ml freshly squeezed lemon juiceand 2ml salt together. Graduallyadd 125ml olive oil, a little at a time,and blend until thick and creamy.Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Chicken wings in saffronand garlic sauce

Serves: 6Preparation time: 35 minutesCooking time: 25 minutesOven temperature: 180oC

• 12 chicken wings• olive oil• 1 small onion, finely chopped• 4 cloves garlic, crushed• large pinch saffron• 1 small sprig thyme• 125ml dry white wine• 125ml prepared chicken stock• sliced baguette, to serve

1 Cut off the tips of the wings anddiscard. Cut the wings in half at

the joint. Heat a layer of olive oilin a frying pan and brown thewings. Remove from the pan andtransfer to an ovenproof dish.

2 Heat a little more olive oil in thefrying pan and sauté the onionand garlic until soft. Add thesaffron, thyme, wine and stockand simmer for a few minutes.

3 Pour the liquid over the wingsand bake in a preheated ovenfor 20 minutes. Serve hot with asliced baguette.

Spicy chicken livers withpotatoes and artichokes

Serves: 6Preparation time: 20 minutesCooking time: 15-20 minutes

• 30ml olive oil• 1 onion, finely chopped• 1 clove garlic, crushed• 5ml fennel seeds• 1 red chilli, seeded and chopped• 80g chicken livers, chopped• 2 potatoes, peeled and cut intosmall cubes

• 10ml paprika• ½ can artichoke hearts, drainedand sliced

• 1 tomato, seeded and finely diced• prepared chicken stock

1 Heat a little of the oil and fry theonion for 30 seconds. Add thegarlic, fennel seeds and chilli.Sauté for a minute. Add the liversand cook, stirring until they havecoloured. Remove from the pan.

2 Add the remaining oil to the panand heat. Add the potatoes andstir to coat with the oil. Fry over amedium heat until almost done.

3 Return the liver mixture tothe pan and add the paprika,artichokes and tomato. Add alittle stock and simmer for a fewminutes to heat the artichokesthrough. Season to taste, thenserve hot.

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Chicken wings in saffronand garlic sauce, andspicy chicken livers withpotatoes and artichokes

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Cold meats and cheeseServe platters of cheese and slicedSpanish sausage, salami and ham.

Marinated olivesSeed and cube a red

pepper. Fry lightly in oliveoil. Set aside to cool. Put

in a bowl along with 400glarge green Spanish olives,

6 whole cloves garlic,10ml fennel seeds, zestfrom half an orange (cut

into thin strips), 60ml oliveoil, 45ml lemon juice anda sprig of fresh rosemary.Cover and marinate in thefridge overnight or for a

couple of days.

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2 Beat the egg yolks and sugartogether until light.

3 Add lemon zest, cinnamonand vanilla essence. Stir in thealmonds, a little at a time.

4 In a clean bowl, beat the eggwhites until soft peaks form. Folda third of the egg whites intothe egg yolk mixture. Once itis well incorporated, fold in theremaining egg whites as lightly aspossible. Spoon into the preparedtin and bake in a preheated ovenfor about 45 minutes or until aknife comes out clean if inserted.

5 Remove from the oven and run aknife around the edge of the pan.Remove from the pan and cool.

6 ToppingMix the rum or brandywith the orange segments. Spoonon top of the cake and cut intoslices to serve.

Almond cakeServes: 6Preparation time: 20 minutesBaking time: 45 minutesOven temperature: 200oC

• 8 large eggs, separated• 320g (375ml) sugar• 5ml grated lemon zest• 5ml ground cinnamon• 5ml vanilla essence• 500ml finely chopped blanchedalmonds

Topping• 25ml rum or brandy• 4-6 oranges, peeled andsegmented

1 Grease a 25cm round cake tinwith butter, line the base thendust with flour. Shake out excess.

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We’ve taken the hassle out of menu planning with theseeasy-to-prepare family suppers. Check the shopping listsfor items you might not have in your store cupboard.

No-fuss mealsfor amonthby LOUISA HOLST assistant TANI KIRSTEN photos ED O’RILEY styling HANNES KOEGELENBERG

Pork withcashew nuts

Serves: 4Preparation time:25 minutesCooking time: 10 minutes

• sunflower or peanut oil• 500g pork steak orschnitzel, sliced thinly• 1 onion, halved andsliced thinly• 4 cloves garlic, crushed• 10ml piece of ginger,peeled and grated• 2 small chillies, seededand chopped (optional)• packet of snow peas,trimmed and halved• 125ml cashews, chopped• grated zest and juice of1 lime or small lemon• 50ml oyster sauce• handful fresh mint orbasil, chopped• basmati rice, to serve

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WEEK 11 Heat a wok or large

frying pan over a highheat. Once the pan ishot, add about 30ml ofoil. Once the oil is hot,add the pork piecesand stir-fry over a highheat until browned.Remove from the panand set aside.

2 Heat a little more oilin the pan. Turn downthe heat to mediumand add the onionslices, garlic, ginger,chillies, snow peas andcashews and stir-fry fortwo minutes.

3 Add the lime zest andjuice and oyster sauceand return the meatto the pan. Simmerfor one minute andstir in the herbs. Serveimmediately withbasmati rice.

Sausage pasta

Serves: 4Preparation time:25 minutesCooking time: 20 minutes

• 20ml olive oil• 1 pack of chickensausages

• 1 large red onion, sliced• 1 yellow pepper, seededand diced

• 6 courgettes, sliced• 1 can Italian-stylechopped tomatoes

• handful fresh basil, plusextra to garnish

• 400g angel hair pasta,cooked and drained

• feta cheese

1 Heat a little of the oilin a frying pan andfry the sausages overa medium heat untilbrowned and cookedthrough. Remove fromthe heat and set aside.

2 Heat some more oil in asaucepan and sauté theonion for a few minutes.Add the pepper andcourgettes and sauté foranother 3 minutes. Addthe tomatoes. Simmeruncovered for 10minutes. Add the basil.

3 Slice the sausages thinlyand add to the sauce.Add the sauce to thecooked pasta. Servesprinkled with fetacheese and extra basilto garnish.

1 Place the fish on agreased baking tray.Mix the butter, garlicand parsley togetherand spread a little ontothe fish. Place a lemonslice on each piece.

2 Beat the egg with15ml of water. Put thecrumbs in a shallowdish. Dip the courgettesinto the egg then intothe crumbs, turning tocoat them well. Spreadout on a baking traythat has been linedwith baking paper.

3 Bake the fish and thecourgettes togetherin a preheated ovenfor about 20 minutes,until cooked. Turn thecourgettes once duringthe cooking time. Topthe fish with a littlebutter as soon as itcomes out of the oven.

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Lemon bakedfish with crunchycourgettes

Serves: 4Preparation time:20 minutesCooking time: 20 minutesOven temperature: 200oC

• 4 fish steaks or fillets• 40ml butter, plus extra• 1 clove garlic, crushed• 15ml finely choppedparsley

• 4 slices lemon or lime• 1 large egg• 125ml cornflake crumbsor breadcrumbs

• 8-12 courgettes, halvedlengthways

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Filled tofu

Serves: 4Preparation time:20 minutesCooking time: 15 minutes

• 45ml brown sugar• 1 fresh chilli, chopped

(optional)• 10ml lemon juice• 45ml sweet chilli or

sweet and sour sauce• 25ml soy sauce• 750g firm tofu• vegetable oil• 375ml fresh bean

sprouts• 1 cucumber, cut into

strips• 45ml roasted peanuts,

chopped• cooked rice, to serve• fresh coriander, to serve

Spicy meatball roti

Serves: 4Preparation time:25 minutesCooking time: 10 minutes

• 500g lean beef mince• pinch nutmeg and

ground cloves• 10-25ml curry masala

powder• 125ml white

breadcrumbs• 50ml milk• 50ml freshly chopped

coriander• 10ml grated fresh

ginger• sunflower oil, for frying• 250ml plain or Greek

yoghurt• rotis and salad, to serve

1 Heat the sugar, chilli,lemon juice, sweetchilli or sweet and soursauce, and soy saucetogether until the sugaris dissolved. Removefrom the heat.

2 Blanch the beansprouts and then drain.Drain the tofu and patdry with a paper towel.

3 Brush the tofu with oiland cook on a griddlepan until both sidesare slightly charred.Brush liberally withthe sauce mixturetowards the end of thecooking time.

4 Slice each tofu piece inhalf horizontally, stuffwith the bean sproutsand cucumber strips.Drizzle with remainingsauce and sprinkle withpeanuts. Serve hot withrice and fresh coriander.

1 Mix together the mince,spices, breadcrumbs,milk and half of thecoriander and theginger. Season wellwith salt and freshlyground black pepper.

2 Roll into balls. Heata layer of oil in afrying pan and frythe meatballs untilbrowned on all sidesand cooked through.

3 Mix the yoghurt andremaining ginger andcoriander together.Warm up the rotisand serve with themeatballs, yoghurtsauce and salad.

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Roast chickenwith soy and plums

Serves: 4Preparation time:20 minutesCooking time: 45 minutesOven temperature: 180oC

• 1 whole chicken• 2 onions, cut intowedges

• 50ml honey• 50ml soy sauce• 2 cloves garlic• 6 ripe plums, halvedand pitted

Couscous• about 450ml chickenstock

• 5ml cinnamon• 5ml ground coriander• 200ml couscous• 1 packet baby spinachleaves

Lamb chops withherbed potatoes

Serves: 4Preparation time:25 minutesCooking time: 30 minutes

• 50ml olive oil• 3 cloves garlic, crushed• 15ml lemon juice• 4-8 lamb chops• 1 onion, chopped• 6 potatoes, peeled anddiced

• 10ml beef stock powder• 5ml fresh thyme,chopped (or 2ml dried)

• salad, to serve

1 Stuff half an onion intothe chicken cavity.Place the chicken intoa greased roasting pan.Add remaining onionwedges to the pan.

2 Mix the honey, soy andgarlic together. Spreadall over the chicken.Turn the chicken breastside down. Roast ina preheated oven for30 minutes. Turn thechicken over and addthe plums. Continue toroast until the chicken iscooked through.

3 Couscous Heat thestock in a saucepan.Add the cinnamonand coriander. Addthe couscous. Stir well.Switch the heat off. Addthe spinach leaves andcover with a lid. Leaveto stand for 5 minutes.Stir and season to taste.

1 Mix 30ml oil with thegarlic and lemon juice.Pour over the chopsand leave to stand.

2 Heat the remainingoil and sauté theonion until golden.Add potatoes and stir.Cover and cook fora few minutes untilthe potatoes havebrowned, then turnthem. Towards the endof the cooking time,mix beef stock powderwith 150ml water. Stirinto the potatoes alongwith the thyme.

3 Cook until the potatoesare tender. Cover andset aside.

4 Grill the chops under ahot grill or on a griddlepan. Serve with thepotatoes and a salad.

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Pork chop pot

Serves: 4Preparation time:10 minutesCooking time: 20 minutes

• 4 pork chops• Mexican spice or meatspice

• sunflower oil• 250ml rice• 500ml chicken stock• 1 can choppedtomatoes with peppersand chillies (or tomatoand onion)

• 1 can of wholesweetcorn, drained

• 1 can of kidney beans ormixed beans, drained

• fresh coriander, to serve

1 Season the chops onboth sides with thespice. Heat a saucepanand then add a little oil.Brown the chops onboth sides. Remove andset aside.

2 Put the rice into thesaucepan and coverwith the stock. Add thecan of tomatoes. Bringto the boil. Cover andsimmer for 5 minutes.

3 Stir in the sweetcornand beans. Stir well,then put the chopson top of the mixture.Cover with the lid andsimmer for 10 minutes,until the rice is tenderand the chops arecooked through. Servegarnished with somefresh coriander.

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WEEK 2

Shopping listWeek 1

Fresh produce1 punnet of snow peas3 small chillies2-3 limes or small lemons1 large red onion1 yellow pepper14-18 courgettes375ml fresh bean sprouts1 cucumber6 ripe plums1 packet baby spinachsalad ingredients

Herbsmint2 packs basilparsley

Week 2

Fresh produce3 ripe tomatoesstir-fry vegetable pack1 packet Swiss chardsalad ingredients1 punnet brownmushroomslettuce or rocket1 lemon1 small red onion1-2 ripe avocados1 yellow or green pepper

Herbsbasilcoriander

corianderthyme

Meat500g pork steak orschnitzel1 pack of chickensausages4 fish steaks/fillets4-8 lamb chops1 whole chicken500g lean beef mince

Otherfresh gingercashew nuts750g firm tofu4 rotisplain or Greek yoghurt

Meat600g fish steaks or fillets4 pork chops350g lean beef mince800g-1kg prawns,deveined4 chicken breast fillets,cut into cubes4-8 slices of ham

Other400g can kidney beans400g can butterbeans400g can sweetcorn1 small French bread4 ciabatta rollsfresh gingercardamom podsrisoni (pasta rice)

Cardamom fish

Serves: 4Preparation time:20 minutesCooking time: 20 minutes

• 60ml sunflower oil• 2 cloves garlic, crushed• 10ml freshly gratedginger

• 1 large onion, grated• 3ml cumin seeds• 6 cardamom pods,bruised

• 1 large ripe tomato,roughly chopped

• 1ml turmeric• 2-5ml cayenne pepper• 2ml ground blackpepper

• 600g fish steaks or fillets• cooked fragrant riceand salad or steamedvegetables, to serve

1 Heat the oil in a largewok or saucepan. Onceit is hot, add the garlic,ginger and onion. Sautéuntil the onion is goldenbrown, stirring often.

2 Add the cumin seeds,cardamom and tomato.Cover and cook for afew minutes until themixture forms a paste.

3 Add turmeric, cayennepepper and blackpepper. Stir to combineand cook uncovered for5 minutes.

4 Stir in the fish. Simmeruncovered, for about10 minutes, until the fishis cooked through.

5 Remove the cardamomand discard. Serve hotwith rice and a salad orsteamed vegetables onthe side.

1 Put the chicken in abowl and add the soysauce, sherry and 30mlcornflour. Marinate for20 minutes.

2 Heat a thick layer of oil fordeep-frying. Combinethe flour and 80mlcornflour. Dip the chickenpieces into the flour,shake off the excess. Fryin batches until golden.Drain on paper towels.

3 Mix the lemon juice,sugar, 150ml water and10ml cornflour togetherin a microwave-safebowl. Heat for a fewminutes, stirringnow and again untilthickened. Add thecooked chicken and stirto coat. Sprinkle withsesame seeds and servewith noodles or riceand stir-fry vegetables.Serve immediately.

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Tangy chicken

Serves: 4Preparation time:25 minutes, plusmarinating timeCooking time: 10 minutes

• 4 chicken breast fillets,cut into cubes

• 25ml soy sauce• 25ml dry sherry• 120ml cornflour• sunflower oil, fordeep-frying

• 80ml cake flour• 90ml lemon juice• 30ml sugar• 15ml sesame seeds,toasted

• noodles or rice and stir-fry vegetables, to serve

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Spinach andfeta toasts withpoached egg

Serves: 4Preparation time:10 minutesCooking time: 10 minutes

• 1 packet Swiss chard,trimmed and shredded

• 20ml butter• 60ml feta cheese• 1 small French bread• 50ml marinatedsundried tomato, sliced(optional)

• sliced ham• 4 large eggs• salad, to serve

Vegetable fritters

Serves: 4Preparation time:20 minutesCooking time: 10 minutes

• 1 x 400g can butter-beans, drained

• 1 finely chopped onion• 1 clove garlic, crushed• 2ml each ground cuminand coriander

• 15ml freshly choppedcoriander

• 10ml lemon juice• 1 large carrot, peeledand finely grated

• 50ml frozen corn,defrosted

• 80ml flour• 2ml baking powder• sunflower oil• salad and chutney, toserve

1 Boil the Swiss chard,until tender. Drain well.Add the butter andseason to taste. Stir inthe feta cheese.

2 Cut the French loafin half lengthways.Grill both sides lightly.Top each half withthe spinach mixture,sundried tomatoes (ifusing) and a slice ortwo of ham.

3 Poach the eggs andplace one onto eachpiece of bread. Serveimmediately with asalad on the side.

1 Drain the beansand put into a foodprocessor along withthe onion, garlic, spices,coriander and lemonjuice, and salt andpepper to taste. Blendtogether. Stir in thecarrot, corn, flour andbaking powder.

2 Roll into balls andrefrigerate for 20minutes. Heat a layer ofoil in a frying pan andfry the balls until crispand golden. Drain onabsorbent paper. Servewarm or cold with saladand chutney.

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Pint of prawnswith risoniand avocado salad

Serves: 4Preparation time:30 minutesCooking time: 15 minutes

• 800g-1kg prawns,deveined

• 200ml mayonnaise• 5ml grated lemon zest• 10ml basil, chopped,

plus extra to garnish• 300g risoni (pasta rice)• 80ml olive oil• 30ml red wine vinegar• 10ml Dijon mustard• 1 small red onion, finely

diced• 2 ripe tomatoes, diced• 1-2 ripe avocado pears,

peeled and diced• 1 yellow or green

pepper, seeded, diced

Beef andmushroom burger

Serves: 4Preparation time:15 minutesCooking time:10-15 minutes

• 350g lean beef mince• 500ml finely chopped

brown mushrooms• 45ml fresh breadcrumbs• 15ml Worcestershire

sauce• 2ml dried thyme• 4 ciabatta rolls• fruit chutney and

mayonnaise• lettuce or rocket• relish, cheese, tomato or

other toppings of yourchoice (optional)

• potato wedges or chips,to serve

1 Mix the mince, mush-rooms, breadcrumbs,Worcestershire sauceand thyme togetherand season to taste.Shape into patties andplace on a baking traythat has been linedwith baking paper oraluminium foil.

2 Cook under a grill for 5to 6 minutes per side.

3 Cut the rolls in half andgrill the insides lightly,if you prefer. Spreadwith mayonnaise andchutney. Add the rocketor lettuce, top withthe patty and add anyother extra toppings ofyour choice. Serve withpotato wedges or chipson the side.

1 Bring a saucepan half-filled with water to theboil. Add the prawnsand boil until they turnpink. Drain and cool.

2 Mix the mayonnaise,lemon zest andchopped basil together.

3 Cook the risoni in asaucepan of boilingwater. Once it is tender,drain well.

4 Mix olive oil, vinegar,mustard and oniontogether. Pour over thepasta. Stir to coat. Addthe tomatoes, avocadopear and yellow pepperand toss gently. Addfresh basil leaves.

5 Divide the prawnsbetween four pintglasses. Serve with themayonnaise dippingsauce and risoni saladon the side.

Spicy fish andnoodle salad

Serves: 4Preparation time:20 minutes

• 1 pack snow peas,halved

• 250ml mung beansprouts

• 2 sticks celery, chopped• 1 red pepper, seeded

and cut into thin strips• 100g thin glass noodles,

cooked and drained• 1 can mackerel in

tomato sauce• 50ml freshly chopped

coriander or mint

Dressing• 40ml sunflower oil• 1 clove garlic, crushed• 5ml fresh grated ginger• 25ml malt vinegar• 10ml fish sauce

• 1 chilli, seeded andchopped

• 5ml grated lemon zest

1 Mix the peas, sprouts,celery and red peppertogether with thenoodles. Break thefish into big flakes andtoss gently in to thesalad along with thecoriander or mint.

2 DressingMix the oil,garlic, ginger, vinegarand fish sauce together.Add a pinch of sugarand the chilli andlemon zest. Pour thedressing over the saladand serve.

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Fresh produce1 pack snow peas250ml mung beansprouts2 sticks of celery4 lemons2 spring onions2 red peppersseasonal vegetables2-3 leeks500g mixed mushroomssalad ingredientssmall bag of babypotatoes

Herbscoriander or mintthymefennel, rocket or basil

Shopping list

Meat4 pork steaks orschnitzels4 chicken breasts400g lean beef mince4 rib-eye steaks

Other1 can tuna chunks in oil1 can mackerel intomato sauce100g thin glass noodlesParmesan4 pita breadscream cheese1 packet of ready-madepotato gnocchi, cookedand drainedfresh ginger6 piquanté peppers

WEEK 3

Pork steaks withcheesy topping

Serves: 4Preparation time:10 minutesCooking time: 10 minutes

• sunflower oil, for frying• 4 pork steaks orschnitzels

• seasoning for meat• 6 piquanté peppers,sliced

• 8 pitted olives, sliced• 2 spring onions, sliced• 250ml grated mozzarellaor Cheddar

• baked potatoes orpotato wedges andsalad or seasonalvegetables, to serve

1 Heat a layer of oil inthe frying pan or usea griddle pan. Rub themeat with a little oil andthen sprinkle with meatseasoning on both sides.

2 Fry or cook the meaton a griddle pan untilalmost cooked.

3 Remove from thepan and place on abaking tray. Top withthe piquanté peppers,olives, spring onions andcheese. Season to tastewith salt and freshlyground black pepper.

4 Cook under the grill untilthe cheese bubbles.Serve hot with bakedpotatoes or potatowedges, and salad orseasonal vegetables.

3 minutes until soft. Addthe garlic and cook for afurther minute.

3 Add the mushroomsand cook until brownedslightly. Sprinkle withthe flour. Stir well. Stirin the stock, a little at atime. Add the milk andthyme. Simmer until themushrooms are tenderand sauce has thickened.

4 Mash the potatoes. Addthe remaining butterand the lemon zest. Addmore milk, if necessary,and stir to make asmooth mash. Seasonto taste with salt andblack pepper.

5 Spoon the mushroomsinto an ovenproof dish.Top with the mash.Sprinkle with Parmesan.Grill for a few minutes,until golden. Serve withsteamed vegetables.

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Serves: 4Preparation time:30 minutesCooking time: 35 minutes

• 4 potatoes, peeled andcubed

• 500g mixed mushrooms• 60ml butter• 2-3 leeks, sliced• 2 cloves garlic, crushed• 25ml cake flour• 150ml vegetable stock• 150ml milk• 1 sprig fresh thyme (or3ml dried)

• 10ml grated lemon zest• grated Parmesan• vegetables, to serve

1 Boil the potatoes untiltender, then drain.

2 Heat half the butterand sauté the leeks for

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Spiced chickenbreasts

Serves: 4Preparation time:15 minutesCooking time:20-30 minutesOven temperature: 180oC

• 30ml Moroccan spicerub, or other spice rubof your choice

• juice of half a lemon• olive oil• 4 chicken breasts• small bag of babypotatoes, halved

• 1 red pepper, seededand cut into wedges

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed• salad, to serve

Tuna pita wedges

Serves: 4Preparation time:10 minutesCooking time:5-10 minutes

• 4 pita breads• 125ml cream cheese• 1-2 can tuna chunks inoil, drained

• 2 onions, sliced• handful green olives,pitted

• 80ml mayonnaise• 20ml tomato sauce• 20ml lemon juice• fresh fennel, rocket orbasil, to serve

• salad, to serve

1 Mix the spice, lemonjuice and a little olive oiltogether. Pour over thechicken breasts and rubto coat them.

2 Put the breasts intoa roasting tin. Addthe potatoes and redpepper. Mix 25ml oliveoil with the crushedgarlic and drizzle overthe potatoes andchicken breasts.

3 Bake in a preheatedoven for 20-30 minutesuntil the chicken iscooked through andthe potatoes are tender.Serve with salad.

1 Toast the pita breads onboth sides under a grillfor a few minutes butdon’t let them browntoo much.

2 Remove from the oven.Spread cream cheeseover the top of eachpita. Spread tuna,onions and olives overthe cream cheese. Mixmayonnaise, tomatosauce and lemon juicetogether and drizzleover the top. Placeunder a hot grill for afew minutes until warm.

3 Remove from the heat,top with the herbs andslice into wedges. Servewith salad.

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Rib-eye steakwith peri-perivegetables

Serves: 4Preparation time:10 minutesCooking time: 40 minutesOven temperature: 200oC

• 4 rib-eye steaks• olive oil• Portuguese spice ormeat spice

• 2 red chillies, seededand finely chopped

• juice of 1 lemon• 2 cloves garlic, crushed• 5ml sweet paprika• 2ml dried oregano• mixed roastedvegetables, to serve

Gnocchi bolognese

Serves: 4Preparation time:20 minutesCooking time: 25 minutes

• 20ml olive oil• 1 large onion, chopped• 2 cloves garlic, crushed• 1 green pepper, seededand chopped

• 400g lean beef mince• 1 can choppedtomatoes

• 15ml tomato paste• 5ml mixed Italian herbs• 1 packet of ready-madepotato gnocchi, cookedand drained

• Parmesan and freshbasil, to serve

• salad, to serve

1 Rub the steaks witholive oil and sprinklewith Portuguese spice.Set aside.

2 Mix the chilli, lemonjuice, garlic, paprika andoregano together. Add20ml olive oil.

3 Spread the vegetablesout on a baking tray orin a roasting tin. Drizzlewith the sauce mixture.Toss to coat well. Roastin a preheated ovenfor 40 minutes or untiltender, tossing once ortwice during cooking.

4 Just before ready toserve, grill or fry thesteaks over a high heatfor about 2 minuteson each side. Set themeat aside to rest for10 minutes then slice,if preferred. Serve withthe vegetables.

1 Heat the oil. Add theonion and sauté fora minute. Add thegarlic and pepper andsauté for a further 30seconds. Add the minceand cook, stirring forfive minutes.

2 Add the choppedtomatoes, tomato pasteand herbs. Simmer for15-20 minutes.

3 Add the gnocchi andsimmer for a further3 minutes. Servesprinkled with gratedParmesan and freshbasil. Serve a salad onthe side.

Vegetarianscotch eggs

Serves: 4Preparationtime:30minutes,plus refrigeration timeCooking time: 20 minutes

• 6 large eggs• 25ml olive oil• 1 onion, finely chopped• 1 clove garlic, chopped• 5ml dried crushedchillies (optional)

• 3-4 courgettes, coarselygrated

• 1 x 400g can chickpeas,drained and rinsed

• 5ml garammasala• 100g cake flour• 150g fresh whitebreadcrumbs

• sunflower oil, for deep-frying

• salad and creamy saladdressing, to serve

1 Boil four eggs for 8minutes. Remove fromthe saucepan and putunder cold water. Oncecooled, peel and pat dry.

2 Heat a little oil in a fryingpan and add the onion.Sauté for a minute, thenadd the garlic, chilliesand courgettes andcook for a few minutes.Put the mixture into afood processor with thechickpeas and garammasala. Blend. Addseasoning to taste.

3 Wrap mixture aroundthe cooked eggs.

4 Beat the remaining eggs.Dip the covered eggsinto flour, then into thebeaten egg and theninto the breadcrumbs.Refrigerate for 10-15minutes. Dry fry untilgolden. Serve with saladand creamy dressing.

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Week 4

Fresh produce3-4 courgettesseasonal vegetables1-2 small cabbages(purple or green)4 spring onions2 large tomatoeslemon1 green pepper1 red pepper1 punnet mini tomatoes250ml fresh orange juice1 packet cubed butternut1 brinjal

Herbsthymeparsleyrosemary

Meat500g minute steaks4-6 chicken breast fillets4 fish steaks1 pack of bacon bits600-800g pork fillet

Other400g can chickpeas200ml beerdried cranberries150ml apple cider orapple juice

Shopping list

WEEK 4

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Beef withbeer sauce

Serves: 4Preparation time:10 minutesCooking time: 25 minutes

• sunflower oil, for frying• 500g minute steaks,

thinly sliced into strips• 30ml butter• 2 onions, halved and

sliced• 20ml flour• 300ml beef stock• 200ml beer (or use beef

stock)• sprig of fresh thyme or

1ml dried• mashed potato and

vegetables, to serve

1 Heat a large, heavy-based frying pan overa high heat. Once it’shot, add a little oil andthen some of the meat.Stir-fry until browned.Remove from the panand repeat with theremaining meat.

2 Heat the butter in thesame pan. Cook theonion over a mediumto low heat until goldenbrown. Stir in the flour.Add the stock gradually,stirring continuously.Add the beer and thethyme. Simmer for5-10 minutes, untilthickened, stirring nowand then.

3 Add the meat to thegravy and season totaste. Serve with potatoand vegetables.

1 Cut the chicken breastsopen lengthways.Flatten them out withyour hand.

2 Heat a little oil in afrying pan and cookover a high heat for 2to 3 minutes per side.Remove from pan.

3 Add the cider andmustard to the pan andsimmer for 5 minutes.Stir in the parsley.Return the chickento the pan. Coat withthe sauce. Serve thechicken hot withcabbage and rice.

4 Cabbage Heat some oilin a frying pan. Add theshredded cabbage andstir-fry until just tender.Add the soy sauce,sesame seeds andcranberries. Stir throughand serve immediately.

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Cider chicken withcabbage stir-fry

Serves: 4Preparation time:15 minutesCooking time: 10 minutes

• 4-6 chicken breast fillets• olive oil• 125ml apple cider (or

use fresh apple juice)• 5ml Dijon mustard• 15ml freshly chopped

parsley• 1-2 small cabbages

(purple or green),shredded

• 10ml light soy sauce• 10ml sesame seeds• 50ml dried cranberries• rice, to serve

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Macaroni cheesewith baby tomatoesand olives

Serves: 4Preparation time:10 minutesCooking time: 20 minutes

• 60ml butter• 60ml flour• 500ml milk• 200g grated Cheddar• 400g macaroni or pennepasta, cooked anddrained

• 1 punnet mini tomatoes• handful pitted olives• 1 onion, sliced

Paprika fish

Serves: 4Preparation time:10 minutesCooking time: 15 minutes

• 30ml olive oil• 2 cloves garlic, crushed• 2 large tomatoes,peeled and chopped

• 4 spring onions, sliced• 5ml paprika (smoked, ifyou have)

• 4 fish steaks• lemon juice, to taste• vegetables andcouscous or rice,to serve

1 Heat the butter in asaucepan, then stir inthe flour. Cook over amedium heat, stirringuntil mixture starts tofoam. Remove from theheat and cool slightly.

2 Add the milk, a littleat a time. Whisk untilsmooth. Continueuntil all the milk hasbeen added.

3 Return to the heatand cook, stirringcontinuously with awooden spoon untilthickened. Stir in halfthe cheese and seasonto taste.

4 Pour over the pasta. Stirto coat well. Spoon intoan ovenproof dish. Topwith tomatoes, olives,onion and remainingcheese. Cook under thegrill for 5-10 minutes,until golden.

1 Heat the oil in asaucepan. Add thegarlic and sauté for30 seconds. Add thetomato, onions andpaprika. Sauté for2 minutes.

2 Add the fish to thesaucepan. Cover witha lid and simmer for afew minutes.

3 Turn the pieces of fishover and spoon thetomatoes onto thefish. Cover again andcontinue to cook inthe saucepan or putunder the grill for a fewminutes until the fishhas cooked through.Season with lemonjuice, salt and pepper.Serve with vegetablesand couscous or rice.

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Bacon and sweetpepper jaffles

Serves: 4Preparation time:10 minutesCooking time: 10 minutes

• butter• 1 pack of bacon bits• 1 small onion, chopped• 1 green and one redpepper, seeded anddiced

• 5ml dried Italian herbs• 8-12 slices white orbrown bread

• 500ml grated Cheddar• salad, to serve

1 Heat a little butter in afrying pan and fry thebacon until cooked.Add the onion, sweet

Pork fillet withorange andcoriander marinade

Serves: 4Preparation time:10 minutesplus marinating timeCooking time: 40 minutesOven temperature: 200oC

• 250ml fresh orange juice• 80ml soy sauce• 15ml freshly choppedrosemary

• 10ml crushed corianderseeds

• 3 cloves garlic, crushed• 5ml white pepper• 600-800g pork fillet• 1 packet cubed butternut• 1 brinjal, cubed andsalted

• olive oil• rice, couscous or noodles,to serve

peppers and herbs andcontinue to fry until thepeppers are just tender.Season with salt andfreshly ground blackpepper. Remove fromthe heat.

2 Butter the bread on oneside. Divide the fillingbetween half the slicesof bread, spreading itonto the unbutteredside. Cover the fillingwith grated cheese andthen the remainingslices of bread.

3 Cook the sandwichesin a jaffle maker or, ifyou don’t have one,cook in a frying panuntil crisp and goldenon both sides. Serveimmediately with asalad on the side.

1 Mix the orange juice,soy sauce, rosemary,coriander seeds, garlicand pepper together.Pour over the pork andleave to marinate for atleast 30 minutes or untilyou are ready to cook.

2 Spread the butternutand brinjal out onto abaking tray, season totaste and drizzle witholive oil. Roast for 20minutes. Toss.

3 Put the pork and themarinade into a roastingtin and roast next to thevegetables for about20 minutes, or until thepork is cooked through.Allow the meat to standfor 10 minutes. Slice andserve with vegetablesand rice, couscous ornoodles. (Strain the panjuices in the roasting tinand serve as a sauce.)

by TRACY GREENWOOD photos CHERYL McEWAN PHOTOGRAPHY

PartyPulling off perfect celebrations – fromweddings and corporate functions tobaby showers and birthday parties – is allin a day’s work for this slick operation.

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Theresa Lazarevic

‘Once this industry is in yourblood there is no cure. You

are hooked for life. In a good way.’So says Theresa Lazarevic, ownerof Creation Events, a specialistwedding and events planningbusiness in the Western Cape.Withherhaving thismuchpassion

for the industry, it’s no surpriseto learn that Theresa completeda Bachelor of Consumer Scienceat the University of Stellenboschafter matric. After graduating shewent to the United Kingdom whereshe worked at one of the world’slargest oil and gas companies.‘I travelled to Europe frequentlyduring that period, which gave methe opportunity to learn more aboutEuropean countries, their peopleand their cultures,’ she says.On her return to South Africa

in 2004 Theresa took a post ata leading wedding and eventscoordination company. ‘Withinthree years I had been promoted

Tailored solutionsCreation Events offers clientscustomised packages dependingon their specific needs. ‘We believethat no two events are alike, so wegather as much information abouta client as we can and then tailor apackage to suit them. We try to getto know them as individuals andform an idea of their style. Then wework with professionals to maketheir vision a reality,’ says Theresa.‘When doing a styled photoshoot

like in these pictures I like to puta team together to allow us toshowcase our own vision and, in asense, show our clients what otherpossibilities are out there. Theinspiration for this shoot wastriggered at a white elephant sale. . . the little ceramic mommy andbaby hippopotamus caught myeye and so the theme evolved.I approached my friend MaridaSteyn from Paradiso Flowers(www.paradiso.co.za) and togetherwe dreamed up all the different

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to senior coordinator and had bythen worked on more than 100weddings and events. At that pointI turned my attention to events thatfeatured intricate décor. I went onto work on a number of high-profileweddings as well as large corporateevents, including the J&B Met andthe Nederburg Auction,’ she says.After taking a short break to focus

on her family, Theresa was drawnback to the industry she loves. ‘Ican’t imagine myself being involvedin any other line of creativity andstarting my own company seemedlike the next, most natural step,’she says. Although she had alwayswanted to run her own business,for many years the timing wassimply not right. ‘Then in 2011the company I was working forwent through a rocky financialpatch. One afternoon my husband,Michael, and I slipped away to alocal wine farm for some cheeseandwine. It was there over a glass ofcrisp rosé that Creation Events wasborn. Were it not for my husband’sencouragement and belief in me,my business might still have beenno more than a pipedream.‘Fortunately there are hardly any

start-up costs involved in a businesslike this. The challenge is thatbecause it takes up to 12 months toplan a wedding, you need fundingfor things like marketing and livingexpenses,’ says Theresa. For thisreason she continued working forabout a month while setting up thebusiness and securing financialbacking from her father.‘I don’t know how I could have

done this without the support of myfamily. Michael was a great supportright from the start and the restof my family have been amazing.Whether I’ve needed financialbacking, a shoulder to cry on orsomeone to fetch the kids fromschool so I could go to a meeting,they are always there for me. Now Ican truly live out my passion.’

WORDS OFWISDOM• Starting a business when youhave young children isn’t easy,but a new baby isn’t born as afour-year-old so there is enoughtime to adapt.

• People asked me why I wantedto go into an industry that is‘such hard work’, to which Ireplied, ‘Because I love it!’ I hadbeen out of the industry for afew years when I started thebusiness so I had to brush upmy knowledge of current trends,colours and themes quickly.

• I have a four-year plan forCreation Events so I amploughing any profits we makestraight back into the company.

•Most of my research is donebetween 10pm and midnight.

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elements for both the boy and girllooks. Cotton Cloud Letterpress(www.cottoncloudletterpress.co.za)did such a cute job with translatingthe theme onto paper. Stationeryis an essential part of table décorand is often forgotten with smallerevents like birthday parties andbaby showers. Friends Make Do(www.friendsmakedo.co.za) is a newvenue in Somerset West that offersa facility for workshops, birthdayparties and baby showers. The cleandécor of this venue was the perfectsetting for the shoot. Lastly, but inno way the least, Cheryl McEwanfrom Cheryl McEwan Photography(www.cherylmcewan.co.za) was asuperstar and if it was not for herwe would not have had anything toshow for our efforts.’Creation Events is best known for

its fabulous weddings and servesboth a local and an internationalclient base. ‘South Africa has beena favourite wedding destinationfor some time now,’ says Theresa.

‘Couples tend to choose theCape particularly to tie the knot,especially if one or both of themhave South African ancestry.Foreign-based couples often preferhaving someone on the groundhere to help with planning andexecuting their big day.’Weddings are not the only events

the company takes on. Smallerfunctions such as kitchen teas,baby showers and birthday partiesare all on the agenda and servicesoffered include organising pre-event functions such as rehearsaldinners, function selection andbooking, site inspections, equip-ment hire, menu planning, flowers,wine lists and so on. In fact,Creation Events takes care of eachand every detail to ensure thateverything runs smoothly on thebig day. ‘We work hard at CreationEvents,’ says Theresa. ‘But we laughhard too and our motto is alwaysto present an attitude that deliversexceptional results.’

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For more information call 076 533 3884,email info@creationeventscoord.com orgo to www.creationeventscoord.com

Compiling lists is the sure road to happiness, according to Americanlist guru Sasha Cagen. All you need is a pen and some paper.

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that was. It felt like I was having asneak peek into how other peopleran their lives. Each list was a smallreality soap opera.’

She decided to start publishingthe lists in their original form inher magazine and on the To-doList blog and it has ended up witha whole list-making community,with Sasha as their list-makingguru. The inevitable follow-up bookbecame a best seller.

Pure poetryThe fact that the blog and bookwere such instant hits probably hasto do with the almost therapeuticeffect that reading other people’slists has.

Sasha: ‘Sometimes you can feellike you’re the only one who isstruggling. It’s such a relief whenyou see that other people have“renew passport” on their to-dolists for weeks as well, or a “tackleadministration”. Other people arealso having a hard time organisingtheir grown-up lives. You see thatwe are all far more neurotic, sillyand imperfect than we like topresent ourselves.’

When you browse through To-doList you see how other people tryto pep themselves up to go to thegym, find a good new job, or getrid of a lurking depression. You’llsee that you’re not the only onewho’s ever put an item that you’veactually already done onto your list,just so that you can tick it off. Howfamiliar! Because reading otherpeople’s lists turned out to be somuch fun, Sasha introduced ListSlam, where complete strangersread out each other’s lists, like ina poetry reading. In San Francisco,where Sasha lives, there are weeklylist slams, but the phenomenon iscatching on in other Americancities and at house parties. If blogand book prove one thing, it’s thatavid list makers are a huge varietyof people, from professors andpsychologists to 12-year-olds andthe unemployed.

What makes it so great?Very simple: it’s a way to structureyour life when you are feelingchaotic, a way to remember stuffwhen you’re very busy. It can besuch a relief to quickly jot downstuff that’s been bothering you fora while. That way you can forgetabout it until you actually getaround to it. It’ll make you feeltogether, even if only for a second.It will provide a bit of peace ofmind, creating room for new ideasand creativity.

Or, as Sasha puts it, ‘Lists havebeen my default response to sadness

Twelve years ago, Sasha Cagen(26 back then) was fed up

with her job. She decided tocreate a magazine for doubting20-somethings (and 30-, 40- and50-somethings) just like her. Shecalled it To-do List, because of allthe stuff we tell ourselves to do. Sheplaced an ad in a national magazinecalling on people to send their to-do lists to her, even though she hadno idea what she’d be doing withthem. In the months that followedthousands of people responded.Their lists ranged from ordinaryshopping lists to ‘10 things I wantto do before turning 80’ and ‘thepros and cons of marriage’, dugup from drawers, pockets, andwallets, written on the backs ofold envelopes, subway stubs, schoolwriting pads, diaries and even Excelsheets. Some of the lists were over20 years old.

Sasha: ‘It became a daily ritualfor me to hurry home from workto my letter box. I’d rip open theenvelopes on the pavement outsidemy door. I just couldn’t get enoughof reading other people’s lists,even if I couldn’t quite decide why

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More great lists╚ Things I should

always stock in myfridge (seasonal, tokeep in your wallet).╚ Why I love you (easyway to put intowords why you lovesomeone).

╚ My moods duringthe day and whatcaused them (shedslight on your stressfactors and whatmakes you happy).

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started doing this as well: ‘Before allthis started, I was a compulsive listmaker; I was addicted to crossingout every single item on the page.Now I sometimes add somethingreally wild. Because as many listmakers know, writing down a wishoften magically makes it come true.’

More great lists╚ Things I should always stock in

my fridge (seasonal, to keep inyour wallet).

╚ Why I love you (easy way to putinto words why you love someone).

╚ My moods during the day andwhat caused them (sheds light onyour stress factors and what makesyou happy).

A list of facts(from the list makers)╚ 84% female╚ 16% male╚ 89% use pen and paper╚ 11% prefer a computer╚ 89% really enjoy the process╚ 11% don’t enjoy it at all (consider

it a way to survive)╚ 66% cross out╚ 21% check off╚ 4% put an x next to a

completed task╚ 5% do nothing╚ 96% say that his/her life has

improved thanks to the lists╚ 4% says their life has become

worse because of the lists

and confusion, a dependable wayto get new inspiration and regaincontrol. Just sitting down with apiece of empty paper and a penmakes me feel better.’

Free life coachThe great thing is that even ifyou’re the worst organiser in theworld, you will get things donethanks to making a list. Sasha:‘According to my doctor I sufferfrom some psychological conditionthat doesn’t allowmy brain to orderinformation correctly. This shouldtotally stop me from planning andorganising work, and estimatinghow long something will take, but Iseem to get quite a lot done anyway.I think it’s because I make lists forabsolutely everything. From “Getlunch” to “Send mail”. When youwrite something down, the oddsof it getting done are much higherthan when it’s merely in your head.Actually, it’s a cheap life coach, evenbetter, it’s totally free!’Things that appear overwhelming

are much easier to handle oncethey are down on paper. A greattip is to divvy up a big chore intolots of smaller, concrete tasks. Somepeople take this to extremes, likethe woman who sent in ‘Things Ineed to do before I go on holiday’.It read ‘brush teeth – shower/getdressed – vitamins + food – dishes– floor’. Her explanation: ‘It’s not asif I’ll forget to get dressed, but I dothis because I often overestimatewhat I can get done in an hour.The list helps to remind me thateverything takes time, and in thisway I train myself to take that time.It calms me down, as if the list istaking care of me a little bit.’

Mini diaryA list is a daily truth in its purestform. Whatever you’re doing, what-ever you’re longing for. Things todo, to want, to know. Lists aren’tbeautifully written or romanticised.To-do lists are like mini-diaries,

but in bullet points. They arethe conversations we have withourselves that nobody else evergets to hear. If you read them back10 years down the road they canbring back the exact same feelingyou had when you wrote themdown. Maybe that’s why it’s sohard to throw some of them away.A great tip is to simply paste themin a notepad, as an alternative to adiary. The result is an enlighteningpeek at your own life.

Find happinessUsually, a list is a device to helpyou to make decisions and get intoaction. A list can also be a meansto order your life. Like a list with‘Things I am proud of’, or ‘Stuff Iwant to do before I hit 80’. Makinglists can be a way of life, a way togauge yourself. And then there arethe happiness lists. According to alot of coaches, compiling a list everyday of things you are thankful foror things you have done well isthe ultimate way to quickly feelbetter. After all, what really makesus happy? You won’t find ‘new car’on many happiness lists. Insteadyou’ll find things such as: ‘the smellof rain’, ‘eating sushi’ and ‘havingcoffee with friends’. A list of ‘StuffI hate’ can be wonderful as well.Simply to get rid of all the rubbishand negativity churning around inyour mind, so there’s more room forfun stuff. However, Sasha advisesnot to make those lists just beforegoing to sleep.

To-dream listsA list can be much more adven-turous and mysterious than justpractical assignments, one afterthe other. Actually, many a listmaker considers it an alternativeto prayer – a way to let the universeknow what you want, whether it’sa new belt or a new man. Ratherthan focusing on checking off eachitem on your list, you could add abeautiful dream as well. Sasha has

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╚ ann Mackrill: Pewter, for sure╚ liz browne: Sewing kids’ toys╚ Margaret davis: Woodwork, paint╚ Mariannegreeffburger:Mixedmedia . . . somany options!╚ angel rono: Event designer cards, painting╚ brenda grobler: Crochet, decoupage, playingaround with odd/different stuff on canvas

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pin With us!Go to our March 2013 gallery on ideasmag.co.za and pin from our website.these pinterest boards have been popular in recent months:

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Your questionsanswered

compiled by CISKIA HANEKOMphotos ED O’RILEY

Frommakingjewellery blanks tocooking salmon, wehave the answers.

Buy fresh berries whenthey are in season andcheaper. Freeze them insmall portions, so youhave berries availableall year for smoothies,

sauces, baking, and so on.

Good idea

Is there an alternative I can use if I can’tfind the jeweller’s blanks that you referto in your February 2013 issue?Yes, use the metal containers that eyeshadow comes in and stick ametal ring tothe back or make a small hole in one sideand place the ring through the hole.

Cold butter and sugarcan be creamed more

easily if you first warm thesugar in the microwave.

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ProPs:@homeandmrPricehome•Buyer’sguideonPage126.

GOOD IDEATo make ice thatis completely

transparent, freezeboiling water.

Iron a littlebaby powderinto theunderarmsof your whiteshirts. It willstop oil fromseeping intothe threads,thus keepingthem white.

How can I updatemy lookwithoutspending toomuchmoney?Visit factory shops and go to end-of-season sales for basics. Also look out forclassic items in a good quality fabric thatwill last and that you know youwill wearfor several years. Mix and match thesewith less expensive accessories, shoesand handbags for an updated look. Anddon’t ignore what you already have inyour cupboard – with a few tweaks andalterations you can easily update anygood quality item.

Good ideaS• When hemming a garment, stand

up straight and have a friend ortailor pin it. For a maxi length, don’tmeasure from the waist down;rather stand in front of a mirror andhem it where it appears to sit at yournarrowest point. often if you hem itat the narrowest point, particularlyfor a more voluminous garment, itwill appear longer.

• a good hairstyle and manicurednails will finish off any outfit withflair, no matter how plain it is.

I have lost quite a few single earringsfrom ornate pairs. What can I dowiththe ones I have left?You can either turn them intobrooches or alternatively attach aloop to one end and thread a chainthrough to make a necklace.

What can I dowith leftoverred wine?

Freeze wine in ice trays. First measurehow much liquid is in one block soyou know how many blocks you willneedwhen a recipe calls for wine.Winedoesn’t freeze as hard as water, but itwill be hard enough for you to place theblocks in bags, to keep in the freezer touse as needed when cooking.

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Results of a recent study suggestthat exchanging fatty foodsfor lower-fat alternatives willhelp people shift around 1,6kg– without any other form ofdieting. Study participants alsohad decreased levels of badcholesterol and slimmer waists.The studywas commissionedbythe World Health Organisation(WHO) following a request toupdate their guidelines on totalfat intake. Dr Lee Hooper fromNorwich Medical School, wholed the study, said: ‘The weightreductionwhen people ate lessfat was remarkably consistent.The effect isn’t dramatic, like

going on a diet. The researchlooked at people who werecutting down on fat [for at leastsix months], but continuing toconsume a normal amount offood. What surprised us wasthat they lost weight, their BMIdecreased and their waistsbecame slimmer. On top of this,they kept their weight downover at least seven years.’To cut down on saturated fats,

have low-fat milk and yoghurt,eat less butter and cheese,and cut the fat off meat. Havefruit instead of fatty snacks likebiscuits, cake and crisps.Source: www.sciencedaily.com

What’s the best way to cook salmon?The most popular ways are to fry it or grill it in the oven. If you plan to fry thefish, it is best to use a non-stick pan with a thick bottom. Heat a little oil andbutter in the pan and fry the fishwith the skin side down for 3-4minutes, thenturn it over and cook for another 3-4minutes. To grill salmon, line a baking traywith foil, sprinkle the fishwith salt, black pepper and olive oil and place it withthe skin side down on the baking tray. Grill for 10 to 15 minutes, or to taste.

Can I drop kilos by cutting fat?

Use nail polish tomark keys for easyidentification.

I can neverremember whatcolour I’ve paintedmy walls. Any advice?Write the name of the paintcolour on masking tape andstick the tape on the insideof the light switch cover inthe room. You’ll never have tostruggle to match it again.

I’m teachingmyself to embroider,but mywork looks somessy. Evenmybasic running stitches are differentlengths. What can I do?Often all you need is practise, but toget started, draw a series of dots usinga dressmaker’s pencil on the outlineof your embroidery motif the correctdistance away from each other. Use aruler if the outline has straight lines.Use these marks to show you where toinsert your needle for every stitch. Thiswill give you perfectly sized stitches.

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The candles with the brownpictures are decorated withcandle stickers, the white onesecond from left with a tracing-paper picture and the pink andwhite candles with pins.

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Here are a few speedy waysto dress up plain candles.Your guests will be impressed

by LIZEL CLOETE project CISKIA HANEKOMextra styling CARIN SMITH photos ED O’RILEY

Light

Tracing-paper picturesThis technique works best on largepillar candles that melt in the middle.

You need• pretty picture, text or photo• thin tracing paper• wax paper• scissors

To make1 Copy or print your picture onto thin

tracing paper. Allow the ink to dry.2 Cut out the picture, leaving an

edge of 3mm right around.3 Use a hairdryer to blow hot air onto

the place on the candle where you

want to position the picture – justenough to make the wax slightlysofter. Place the picture in positionon the candle.

4 Place a piece of wax paper overthe picture, with the wax sidetowards the candle, and blow hotair over this section again withthe hairdryer until the picture hasmelted onto the candle.

5 Remove the wax paper andensure the picture is firmly inposition. Repeat if necessary.TIP Experiment with differenttypes of candles; some types ofcandle wax will deliver betterresults than others.

Pin decorationsThis method works especially wellwith graphic or geometric patterns.

You need• simple design such as a heart,letter or geometric pattern• short map pins• graph paper• adhesive tape• scissors

To make1 Place your candle on its side on

a piece of graph paper and markoff a piece of paper that will fitaround your candle.

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2 Draw your design in the marked-off section and mark whereyou need to press in the pins –remember to take into accountthe size of the pin heads. Stickyour paper pattern around yourcandle with adhesive tape.

3 Press the pins halfway into thecandle at the places you marked.

4 Carefully tear away the paperpattern from the candle so onlythe pins remain. Now press thepins into the candle all the way.

Candle stickersWe bought our transfer pictures forcandles at a craft store. They comein a variety of different designs andare an easy way to quickly make yourown designer decorated candles.

You need• candle transfers• scissors• damp cloth

To make1 Cut out your picture, leaving a

border of 3mm all around.2 Leave the picture to soak in a

container of water for about 20-30seconds, until the film layer (thesection with the picture) comesloose from the backing paper.

3 Place the picture on the candle anduse a damp cloth to smooth out allthe air bubbles.

4 Leave the candle to dry beforeyou use it.

Transfers for candles (R18 per pack) fromMerrypak. Pink canister from Pip Studio at

Isabelina. Buyer’s guide on page 126.

Go to ideasmag.co.za to learn how tostamp a design onto candles.

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Get crafty!IDeaS’ very own Dala Watts andciskia Hanekom will be at BloemShow to share their expert skills atthese reader workshops:

FridgemagnetsDate: friday, 26 april 2013Time: 3pmVenue: Banquet Hall, Bloem Show

decoupageDate: Saturday, 27 april 2013Time: 10amVenue: Banquet Hall, Bloem Show

Join us at

Bloem ShowJoin the Ideas team in Bloemfontein and learn how to do

lino cutting and stamping, make your own fridge magnets, and dodecoupage. afterwards, use your creations as gifts or decorations.

Lino cuttingand stampingDate: Saturday, 27 april 2013Time: 3pmVenue: Banquet Hall, Bloem Show

costR185 per workshop, whichincludes all materials requiredfor the workshop, a goodie bagand entrance to the Bloem Show.the Ideas craft workshops arealways very popular and places arelimited, so please contact us earlyto avoid disappointment.

terms andconditionsNo bookings will be confirmedwithout payment prior to theworkshops. All bookings needto be made by 8 April 2013.Payment is required within48 hours of booking.

BooK noWcall 051 447 1086or 079 5043912

or email entertainment@spottedapple.co.za

Here are two fun projects you cando using a sheet of scrapbooking paper.

Paper pleasureby LIZEL CLOETE photos ED O’RILEY extra styling CARIN SMITH

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how to

Heart envelopeEnclose a love letter in a heart.

You will need• heart template on page 125• pretty paper• bone folder• scissors

To make1 Copy the heart on page 125 and

cut it out. Trace the heart ontoyour pretty paper. Mark the foldlines so that you can fold theenvelope neatly.

2 Cut out the heart and fold thetwo side edges in on the lines.Use your bone folder to ensurethe folds are sharp.

3 Turn the heart over so the pointfaces upwards then fold theunderneath section in on the line.

4 Now fold the point in on theline to complete the envelope.You can seal it with an attractivesticker, if you prefer.

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Gift boxCut and fold a cute box and placea gift inside it.

You will need• box template on page 125• scrapbooking paper or otherfirm paper• matching ribbon• bone folder• hole punch and hammer• paper glue or double-sided tape• ruler• scissors

To make1 Copy the box template on

page 125 and cut it out. Tracethe template onto your prettypaper, on the side that will befacing inwards. Include thefold lines.

2 Cut the pattern out neatly –take care not to cut off theincorrect sections.

3 Punch the holes for the ribbon.4 Trace over the fold lines with

your bone folder. Use your rulerfor neatness.

5 Fold on the fold lines. Makethe folds sharp by using yourbone folder.

6 Apply glue or double-sidedtape to the flaps as indicatedand stick them to the facingside. Fold the box’s base closed.

7 Turn the box right side up andpress the flaps to straighten.Place your gift inside, close thebox and thread ribbon throughthe holes to keep it closed.

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Red-hot rideTurn up the heat as you treat the young manin your life to a vintage fire-engine party.

by SUZANNE SMUTS from iMAgiNE ThAT photos ED O’RiLEY

Set the sceneWe worked with the colours red, white, cream and blackand created a vintage look using old cool-drink crates and

hessian cloth. The red-and-white stripes add a more modernelement. Build your party theme with affordable props

sourced from party shops – look for items such as fire suits,helmets, whistles and red buckets in which to serve yourparty treats. Use assorted themed items such as a ladder,flags and balloons to decorate the party area further.

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Follow our Kids’ Party ideas board on Pinterest.

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Fire-engine cakeTurn to page 123for the recipe andicing instructions.

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Fire station party areaThink of ways in which you can make the partyarea look like a real fire station. Find pictures of fireextinguishers and fire engines on the internet, makecolour printouts and use them to decorate your partytable. We used cardboard to cut out the word ‘fire’ andglued the individual letters onto the red buckets. Wespray painted the badge on the helmet with silver mattspray paint to give it a more weathered look.

InvitationsType or write out the party invitations. Use a glue gunand hessian cloth to make a bag for each one. Cut outthe different sections of the fire-engine template onpage 124 from coloured cardboard, then assemble andglue together with spray glue. Use a glue gun to attachone fire engine to each hessian bag.

BuntingCut a flag template from thick cardboard and use it totrace more flags onto fabric in your party colours. Cutout the flags and sew them onto a length of ribbon,then hang on the wall near your party table.

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Table and invitationsWe used a red tablecloth and cut our tablerunner and invitation bags from hessian cloth.

Popcorn and candyCut Turkish delight into slices and thread ontowooden skewers. Insert into a bucket filled with

popcorn then place on the party table.

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Imagine That does décorand styling for parties.Call Suzanne Smutson 072 766 6897.

Model: André Louw

Hot dogsLightly fry or heatcocktail sausagesand use small breadrolls to make minihot dogs. Servewith mustard andtomato sauce.

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‘Flaming’ cupcakes Fire-engine party packs

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Fire-engine cake

Makes: 25cm cakePreparation time: about 3 hoursBaking time: 45-60 minutesOven temperature: 180oC

Basic vanilla cake• 240g (200ml) butter• 320g (370ml) castor sugar• 15ml vanilla essence• 4 large eggs• 480g (880ml) cake flour• 20ml baking powder• 250ml milk

Butter icing• 225g (245ml) soft butter• 460g (885ml) icing sugar, sifted• 40-60ml milk

Icing• 2kg plastic icing• red, black and light-bluegel-based food colouring

1 Beat the butter until light.Gradually add castor sugar andbeat well. Add the vanilla essence,then add the eggs one by one,beating well after each addition.

2 Sift the cake flour and bakingpowder with a pinch of salt.Gradually fold into the buttermixture, alternating with the milk.

3 Pour the batter into greased andlined 25cm round cake tins. Bakein a preheated oven for 45 to 60minutes, until a skewer comesout clean. Remove from the ovenand leave to cool in the pan for 10minutes, then turn out onto a wirerack and leave to cool completely.

4 Prepare another3/4 quantity ofcake batter, for the top layer. Bakein a 20cm cake tin.

5 Butter icing Beat the butter untillight. Gradually add the icingsugar. Add just enough milk tomake a spreadable consistency.

6 Icing Spread both cakes withbutter icing, then refrigerate for 30minutes to set. Roll out the plasticicing on a surface dusted withcornflour, making sure you have a

large enough piece to cover thebig cake. Carefully drape it over thecake and tuck in, then cut off theexcess. Repeat to cover the smallcake. Place the small cake on topof the big cake and trim with redribbon. Use red colouring to coloura small ball of plastic icing, then rollit out and cut out the fire engine.Use more red plastic icing to formthe helmet. Colour a small ball ofplastic icing black for the wheels ofthe fire engine. Roll a fire hose outof grey plastic icing. Cut out thewater from light-blue plastic icing.Use a little water to secure all thefire-engine ‘components’.

Toffee apples

Makes: 8Preparation time: 10 minutesCooking time: about 30 minutes

• 8 small to medium-sized red apples• 8 sticks (for the apples)• 470ml (400g) sugar• 10ml vinegar• 75ml golden syrup• 25ml butter• red food colouring

1 Wash and dry the apples andinsert a stick into the stem end.

2 Heat the other ingredients. Add125ml water and stir until sugarhas dissolved. Brush any crystalsfrom the sides of the saucepanusing a damp pastry brush.

3 Bring to the boil, then simmeruntil the mixture reaches 138oCon a sugar thermometer, or a littledropped into cold water forms ahard and brittle ball. Remove fromthe heat and place the saucepaninto a basin of cold water to stopit cooking. Place the saucepan ona work surface next to the apples.

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Home-made lemonade

• 250ml sugar• 250ml fresh lemon juice

Pour thesugar intoasmall saucepan,add250ml water and heat over a low heat,stirring continuously, until all the sugarhas dissolved to form a syrup. Pour intoa large jug, stir in the fresh lemon juiceanddilute to tastewith between750mland one litre of cold water. Add morefresh lemon juice if the lemonade is toosweet for your preference. Refrigeratefor at least 30 minutes, then pour intosmall bottles and serve with red-and-white striped straws.GOOD IDEA Fill a jug with lemonade,ice and slices of lemon for the parents.

‘Flaming’ cupcakes

Mix a half quantity of the cake batterand pour into a cupcake tin linedwith paper cupcake cases. Bake ina preheated oven at 180oC for 12-15minutes. Mix half the amount ofbutter icing you used for the largecake and use it to ice the cupcakes.Cut out the ‘flames’ from red andyellow plastic icing, and use todecorate the cupcakes.

Fire-engine party packs

You will need• boxes with handles• fire-engine template on page 124• A4 cardboard in red, whiteand black

• spray glue

To make1 Photocopy the fire-engine

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2 Cut out the white and blacksections and use spray glue toattach them to the red cutouts.

3 Glue the fire engines to the sideof the boxes, then fill with sweettreats and small toys or trinkets.

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