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  • Essentials South Africa2 min read
    The One Thing…
    I pore over my favourite actors’ interviews on YouTube. It makes me feel like I-m getting to know the people who sparked my passion for acting in the first place. I find it hugely validating to hear how similar some of our experiences are and spendin
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    Horoscopes
    People born under Gemini will find that money and home are in the astrological limelight at this very moment. A happy family event or a welcomed financial boost could very well be on the way – or maybe it’s time to consider working from home full-tim
    Essentials South Africa2 min read
    ESSENTIALS Book Of The Month
    While at the supermarket one evening, Emira, a young black woman, is falsely accused of kidnapping the little white girl she is actually babysitting. The commotion causes a group of people to gather around, with one bystander even filming the confron
    Essentials South Africa1 min read
    Yes, You Can Fit In A Home Office
    A stack of floating shelves creates a wall of storage and display in a living space – just add chairs for the perfect laptop landing spot. Plan a break at the end of a run of built-in cupboards to fit a compact desk and chair. A pegboard, painted to
    Essentials South Africa1 min readCooking, Food & Wine
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    Okay, so it’s not exactly cake, but it’s the next best thing. This carrot-cake oats pot is an irresistable breakfast treat. We've rounded up the very best pet-related gadgets that will make your life easier ’ and you can buy them all online! If you
    Essentials South Africa3 min read
    6 Of The Best Coffee Machines
    PERFECT CUP AT HOME WITHOUT THE HASSLE OF GRINDING, TAMPING OR FROTHING. PLUS, YOU CAN ORDER THEM ONLINE! That distinctive coffee fragrance is arguably one of the best things about a really good cup, but if beans aren’t ground and stored correctly, t
    Essentials South Africa1 min read
    Who Lives Here?
    Ffion Francis lives in this four-bedroom home, with her fiancé Ollie Speck. When revamping this older house, the couple paid particular attention to the lounge, as it's one of their favourite rooms, where they read and watch movies together. 'We put
    Essentials South Africa2 min read
    ‘We Made This Room Cosy And Characterful’
    When Ffion and Ollie bought this house, it was clear that it needed to be renovated from top to bottom, and the dated living room was no exception. The previous owners hadn’t changed the decor in a long time ’ in fact, the room still featured 1970s-s
    Essentials South Africa2 min read
    Refresh Old Tile Grout
    It doesn’t take too long for your once-clean and bright white grout to become discoloured and dirty. Spend a weekend replacing yours for tiles that look good as new – you could take the chance to try something new, like a coloured grout, perhaps? D
    Essentials South Africa2 min read
    Colours We Love... Dusky Purple
    Dusky purple with its brown undertone, used on the walls, is superb for giving large, light-filled spaces a more intimate, cosy feel. Paired with white woodwork and ceilings, this hue won’t overwhelm or feel claustrophobic, either. Just choose pure w
    Essentials South Africa1 min read
    Who Lives Here?
    Chloe Roberts works as a commercial manager and lives in this four-bedroom duplex with her husband Adam and their 11-month-old son, Hector. After buying the house, the couple quickly got to work on renovations to create a stylish, functional and soci
    Essentials South Africa3 min readArchitecture
    ‘A Black-and-white Theme Makes Things So Simple’
    Ahead of starting a family, Chloe and Adam were keen to move up the housing ladder. ‘We wanted our next home to be one we'd stay in for at least five to 10 years, so it needed to suit our future plans,’ explains Chloe. The pair were never averse to
    Essentials South Africa2 min read
    Home News
    No one couch fits well in all homes, and needs change as a family grows. Consider, too, the idea of flexibility; being able to swap things around to keep your decor fresh. All of these factors are why we prefer modular furniture, where separate secti
    Essentials South Africa5 min readCooking, Food & Wine
    Dessert Makeover
    SERVES 8 READY IN 50 MIN 3 medium-sized apples, grated (we like Braeburn)Juice of 1 small lemon1 tsp cinnamon50g pecan nuts, toasted and chopped140g butter, melted, plus 50g extra220g self-raising flour1 tbsp castor sugar120ml cream50ml milk2 tbsp
    Essentials South Africa4 min read
    Hot Stuff!
    SERVES 4 READY IN 1 HR 35 MIN 4 thick slices pork belly 100ml Asian rice vinegar2 tsp castor sugar½ tsp salt2 tsp ginger, grated1 carrot, sliced thinly½ cucumber, peeled into ribbons 100ml soya sauce100ml sweet chilli sauce1 garlic clove, crush
    Essentials South Africa1 min read
    Build The Perfect Pancake
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    Essentials South Africa2 min readRegional & Ethnic
    Meal Makeover 'Fried' Chicken
    SERVES 4 READY IN 1 HR + MARINATING 1,8kg chicken, cut into 8-10 pieces, and patted dry, skin on or off570ml buttermilk100g stale, dried breadcrumbs1 tsp smoked paprika½ tsp garlic salt½ tsp celery salt½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)½ tsp dried thy
    Essentials South Africa4 min readRegional & Ethnic
    One-pot Warmers
    SERVES 8 READY IN 3-6 HR 30 MIN, DEPENDING ON METHOD 1,2kg pork belly, cut into slices2 cinnamon sticks3 star anise1 tsp Chinese five spice6 plums, halved (when out of season, prunes are a good substitute)150ml red wineJuice of 2 oranges1 chicken s
    Essentials South Africa1 min readCooking, Food & Wine
    3 Of The Best...
    Denny Durban Curry Sauce, R26,99 for 415g , Checkers Ina Paarman’s Tikka Curry Coat & Cook Sauce, RRSP R28,99 for 200ml , leading stockists Low Fat & kJ Controlled Korma Cook-In Sauce, R51,99 for 400g , Woolworths
    Essentials South Africa2 min read
    Food News
    1. Heat oven to 190°C. Grease and line a 20cm cake tin (not loose-based, as syrup will seep out!). Arrange 300g cubed mango over the tin base and drizzle on 4 tbsp golden syrup. 2. Combine 225g room-temp butter, 4 eggs, 175g self-raising flour, 225g
    Essentials South Africa2 min readMedical
    Ask the Doctor
    Q My brother, who’s only 24, has just told me he has testicular cancer and that he starts chemotherapy next week. The diagnosis came as a huge shock to our family – we're devastated. I didn’t want to ask my brother too many questions, but I can't wra
    Essentials South Africa2 min readCooking, Food & Wine
    Try The No-hunger Diet
    Hands up if you usually start the day with a healthy breakfast, followed by a slimming salad for lunch, only to find yourself diving into the snack stash by 4pm? It’s difficult to ignore a rumbling tummy so, when hunger strikes, it’s likely you’ll ab
    Essentials South Africa2 min read
    Food To Boost Your Mood
    Not getting your essential shut-eye? Serve up some salmon. Like tuna, salmon is packed with vitamin B6, which is needed to make the sleep-inducing hormone melatonin. Sweet dreams. ALSO TRY: Kale, bananas, whole grains, peanuts, soya beans. If you
    Essentials South Africa4 min readBiology
    Focus On Avoiding Germs
    As the current global events have sadly shown us, germs are the invisible enemy that have the potential to make us extremely ill. ‘Although we can’t see them, germs spread quickly and easily from person to person or by touching surfaces,’ says Dr Sar
    Essentials South Africa1 min read
    Hot-trend ATHLEISURE
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    The POWER of STRETCHING
    Oh to be a cat. They’re independent, spend all day snoozing in the sun, and they’ve got the whole stretching thing down to a T. They do it to get their blood flowing and muscles moving after periods of inactivity, so they're ready to pounce on the ne
    Essentials South Africa3 min read
    Super herbs FOR HEALTH
    Do you ever consider the effects that a dash of coriander or a sprinkle of mint can have on your health? Sure, they taste good, but they also offer a range of amazing benefits for your body and mind. So whether you’re struck down with a virus, buried
    Essentials South Africa4 min readPsychology
    Are You Eating Your Emotions?
    You’ve had a difficult day at the office. On the way home, all you can think about is the pizza that you’re going to polish off on the couch. Or maybe you’re not getting on well with your partner, and keep nibbling biscuits whenever you’ve had an ar
    Essentials South Africa2 min read
    Health News
    Surgeon Dr Robert Foster shares his advice on keeping your brain active and healthy. 1. WORK IT He says: ‘The old adage “use it or lose it” is true. Stay mentally active by learning a new language or by regularly dipping into a crossword puzzle. Ju
    Essentials South Africa2 min readFashion
    Coats to COVET
    A lightweight, longline puffer jacket is great for taller frames, or anyone looking to create feminine curves. Stick to neutral colours that you can wear for years to come. Puffer coat, R1 499 , Zara A parka can be quite daunting when you don’t wan

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