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When it comes to world-class accommodation in Johannesburg, the 5-star Sandton Sun remains at the forefront of award-winning cosmopolitan excellence. This hotel has become more than simply a place to stay. It is a haven for business travelers and leisure…
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One of my favorite legacy hotels is the Da Vinci Hotel and Suites suited on Nelson Mandela Square in the Hub of Johannesburg. The mix of classic and modern, along with the monochrome colour palette, creates a sophisticated ambiance perfect…
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GYM WORKOUTS Verse TIMING OF TRAINING Verse DIET: The trend and patterns of gym training have changed drastically over the years. Think about it, if all the methods of the past worked, there wouldn’t be a need to keep adding…
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Ayrshire Scones ( Shenaaz Osman / Mishka Osman Mohamed) 4 cups flour 2 tablespoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 250g Ayrshire butter 1 cup Ayrshire Buttermilk 3 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla essence Rub butter into flour, combine all wet ingredients…
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There are some recipes that bring back wonderful memories , even by just the simple mention of it. Coconut pudding has got to be one of those wonderful recipes that bring back memories of home. This recipe belongs to…
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Super Soft Skillet Naan 1/4 cup warm water 1 tablespoon sugar 3/4 teaspoon instant yeast 3/4 cup warm milk 1 cup plain greek yogurt 4 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1/4 teaspoon salt melted butter, for brushing may use olive oil fresh cilantro or other herbs, for topping Method 1. combine the…
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” Sometimes we should express our gratitude for the small and simple things like a wonderful breeze , the taste of your favorite food, or the sound of a loved one’s voice. “
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A home away from home. A place that I often frequent due to its wonderful location and scenic view is the Beverly hills hotel. Positioned in one of South Africa’s premier coastal locations, the Beverly Hills Hotel (Southern Sun Group) offers…
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We all know that chocolate biscuits are the ones that disappear from the tin first. Whether your vice is a chocolate chip cookie, you have more of a penchant for plain choc biscuits, or you can’t get enough of chocolate…
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We recently had an event at the Africa Pride Boutique hotel – Audacia Manor, and were looking around for ideas on what we could serve as our Canopy’s (starters). We needed something that was simple , fuss free and would…
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After multiple visits in Johannesburg, spending most of our time in the city, we finally made our way to Soweto and spent the day at 8115 VILAKAZI STREET, ORLANDO WEST, SOWETO. Like most of my adventures, I had great company in…
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Bread is something that uniquely brings everyone together; It comes in all shapes, forms and sizes and appeals to everyone no matter your palate. Twist bread as I call it, or Challah (enriched yeast bread) as it is better known,…
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