Indholdsfortegnelse for September 2015 i Fairlady

In May this year, in celebration of FAIRLADY’s 50th birthday, we launched the annual FAIRLADY Women of the Future Awards with Santam and Place in the Sun – and we can’t wait to introduce you to our winners ( page 45 )! Reading through all the entries was such a rewarding process: it was a good reminder that we live in a fascinating, diverse country with extraordinary people who not only see the many entrepreneurial opportunities that exist here, but who also have the talent and the courage to take them on. More than that, as Advocate Thuli Madonsela put it, these women are also ‘lifting as they rise’ – they’re taking other people along with them on their upward trajectory. I have to keep reminding myself that the often…

Business: DotNxt Who? Annette Muller Start-up costs: ‘DotNxt is completely self-funded – I used money from my savings.’ Profit: ‘We’ve been profitable since the end of the first year and we are aggressively reinvesting retained earnings into the business so we can scale to a R25 million turnover within the next three years.’ Although she didn’t study technology, Annette has always been interested in the industry. ‘I studied business, but from a very young age I admired big tech companies such as Apple, Microsoft and IBM,’ she says, ‘and their founders inspired me.’ She worked for a consulting company before moving on to a big corporate, but her entrepreneurial instinct was dying to be unleashed. ‘I wanted to create my own environment,’ she says. ‘I wanted to be surrounded by…

As South Africans, we’re known for our work ethic, warmth and great sense of humour. And even when the going gets tough, we bring on our optimism and can-do attitude. We also boast some of the world’s most impressive people – who, despite their stellar achievements, remain remarkably humble. And since it’s September, aka Heritage month – there’s no better time to celebrate them. Though they’re from diverse backgrounds and are motivated by different things, they all dream like citizens of the world. Trevor Noah From 28 September, Trevor will host The Daily Show, filling the large, very funny shoes of Jon Stewart. We’re excited to see his authentically Saffer flair on the world stage again. In the lead-up to his debut, Trevor chats to Jerry Seinfeld on his informal…

Megan first met her longtime beau JP Pietersen 10 years ago. Back in 2005, Megan’s sister Cara introduced her boyfriend (now husband) Dusty [Noble] and his cousin to her family, and younger sis Megan took an instant liking to the tall, soft-spoken cousin. ‘He is the kindest, most relaxed person I have ever met,’ she says. ‘He does so much for his family and those around him; it drew me to him instantly.’ The feeling, says JP, was mutual. ‘It was love at first sight for sure. I knew very early on she was going to be my wife.’ The two stayed good friends for a few years and ‘the rest, as they say, is history,’ laughs Megan. Since JP plays for both the Sharks and the Panasonic Wild Knights,…

This innovative pharmacist and social activist is taking essential health services to her customers. ‘I felt frustrated behind the counter at Wespark, the community pharmacy I opened,’ says Boitumelo. ‘Patients don’t know what the pills are for, so I wanted to to educate them about their health. Also, they need to be monitored to make sure they comply with their treatment.’ So, with the help of a retired nurse, Boitumelo set up an in-house clinic and then a mobile clinic with a team of nurses, both focused on prevention: ‘By the time a patient is hospitalised, it is often too late.’ When she first opened Wespark, she found managing a business completely different from being a pharmacist. A mentor provided coaching on basic business skills. And though Boitumelo outsources some…

The South West coast of Turkey might be the most magical coastline of the Aegean. And that’s not an exaggeration – it’s called the Turquoise Coast for a reason. This section of the Mediterranean – between Turkey and Greece – with its fantasy-blue ocean and little islands surrounded by sea, is bucket-list holiday stuff. But before you think it’s just for Zen-seeking travellers, the area’s historic sights and rich culture make for an interesting holiday too. And, Turkey comes with a budget bonus for South Africans; no pricey visa required. You’ll need to fill out an online version (and take a copy on holiday with you), but that’s as taxing as it gets. Looking for a cold season solution? Swap an icy Joburg or rain-soaked Cape Town for this perpetually…

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TRACK STAR Prefer to feel a little freer in your workout kit? You don’t have to go for skintight clothing – track pants and a looser top are also great for getting active. KEEP IT COMFY Unless it’s compression specific, don’t buy gym wear that’s too small in the hopes that it’ll soon fit. Getting new gear once you’ve lost a bit of the winter bulge is half the fun. DON’T SWEAT IT Working out has never looked this good! Go for simple cuts and solid colours for a clean, modern look. Not big-busted? Opt for tops with built-in support. PEAK PERFORMANCE Fashion and function work together seamlessly in this modern twin set – the top gives you support while the darker colours streamline your silhouette. A lightweight hoodie is…

If your cup runneth over, (C-cups and up, we’re talking to you!), choose a bra with minimal stretch and maximum adjustability. Other must-haves: wide, padded shoulder straps and encapsulated styles that keep breasts separated – to prevent chafing and too much bounce. Even if you have a smaller chest, wear a true sports bra – look for light, wicking fabrics that allow for lots of movement. It’s also important to look for styles that shape your breasts instead of squishing them. Fit is so important. In the fitting room, always check these aspects: 1. Front: If your breasts try to escape the bottom of the bra when you raise your arms, try going down to a smaller band size. 2. Back: Turn sideways and check the back of the rib…

NORMAL SKIN How do I know if I have a normal skin type? A so-called ‘normal’ skin type is what we all strive to attain – and what we can achieve, with the right products. A normal skin should have a good moisture balance, small pores and even tone. Picking products: Keep your skin in tip-top condition with a good cocktail of antioxidants like vitamin A, C and E, plus skin identical and cell communicating ingredients. Avoid: Ingredients that irritate, such as fragrances, aromatic oils, alcohol, harsh scrubs and drying cleansers. QUICK-FIX KIT FOR normal skin top tip Exfoliate your face, neck and décolletage once a week with a gentle exfoliator like Gatineau’s Radiance Enhancing Gommage, R395 COMBINATION SKIN How do I know I have it? Combination skin is easy…

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Boerie rolls with fresh tomato relish & kimchi Serves 4-6 FOR THE KIMCHI 400g cabbage, finely shredded 5 radishes, thinly sliced ½ cup kosher salt 4 spring onions, sliced 1/3 cup Korean chilli powder 1 tbsp fish sauce 3cm piece ginger, grated 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp sugar FOR THE TOMATO RELISH 1 tbsp olive oil 1 red onion, sliced 1 garlic clove, minced 150g baby tomatoes, halved 1 chilli, seeded & finely chopped 1 tsp white balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp basil, finely chopped 1 tsp sugar Salt & milled black pepper 450g good quality boerewors 6 bread rolls 1. For the kimchi: Make up to 3 days before needed. In a large bowl, toss cabbage and radish with salt and set aside for 20 minutes. Tip mixture into…

Love May Fail By Matthew Quick (Picador) Depressed, angry, drunk (on a $2000-plus bottle of cognac)… That’s Portia Kane’s state as she hides in her wardrobe, gun in hand. The cognac? It’s one of her husband Ken’s prized possessions. The gun? His too. The reason she’s in the wardrobe? She’s planning to catch Ken in the act when he returns home with his latest too-young lover. As a self-proclaimed feminist, how did she end up married to an exploitative porn film producer, she wonders. That and the question of what happens next are answered in Love May Fail, and the pivot to the story is the profound influence of Portia’s high school English teacher, Nate Vernon. She resolves to live up to his challenge: ‘to become the person you know…

HICKORY LIQUID SMOKE EXTRACT: Just a drop adds an instant smoky taste and flavour to marinades, basting sauces, patties etc. without even having to light a fire, and it’s made with all natural ingredients too. R44,95 (147ml) from selected Woolworths stores EETRITE BASTING BOWL SET: It’s all about the baste when it comes to braaiing, and the Eetrite Basting Bowl Set is the essential basting toolkit. From R219,95 per set at Home Etc. stores nationwide MY BUTCHERS BLOCK BRAAI BOARDS are available in various flavours and are a great way of adding flavour to meat, fish, vegetables or even pizza. R199,95 for a pack of 4. Available at selected Pick n Pay stores. Visit www.mybutchersblock.co.za for more information. LION FIRELIGHTERS LIMITED EDITION VINTAGE COLLECTORS TIN contains one resealable pack of…

1 Take your dog to the vet for a dental check at least once a year, or whenever you notice symptoms such as bad breath, bleeding gums, discoloured teeth or drooling. 2 Regular brushing to remove plaque is recommended as the ‘gold standard’ of pet dental care. Use a pet toothpaste and soft brush. Brushing is not always an easy task (particularly with older pets), so it’s best to start from a young age. 3 Choose pet food that is clinically proven to help clean your pet’s teeth: Hill’s Science Plan Oral Care and Hill’s Prescription Diet, for instance, have been awarded the Veterinary Oral Health Council Seal of Acceptance for plaque and tartar control. The kibbles have a patented fibre matrix that works like an edible toothbrush as your…

• Inkjet printers with individual cartridges – this means you only need to replace the colour that has run out. • Automatic document feeder – normally located on top of the printer, this is a great help if you are copying, scanning or faxing several pages. • Ink monitor – gives you an indication of ink levels and also when they are running low. • Double-sided printing – handy for saving paper. Some do it automatically whereas with others, once the odd-numbered pages are printed, you need to flip those pages over to print the even-numbered ones. • LCD screen – particularly useful when connecting wirelessly. • Some of the printers we tested have fax facilities, so you need to connect these to a telephone line. testhouse.fairlady.com Go online for…

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From a very early age I have lived with the presumption that at some point, I would save the world. I was never sure exactly how this destiny would manifest itself – although, when I watched the heroic Sarah Connor in Terminator 2, I spent several unhappy years convinced that it would have to involve being wrongly locked up in a psychiatric facility for some time, and doing pull-ups on an up-ended metal bedframe to be buff when the Apocalypse kicked in. Which was bad, because I have very little upper-body strength. Good news, though! This week, I finally worked out how I would save the world – and it doesn’t involve my arms. Yowsa! ‘There is one thing, in 2015, that is tearing the world apart,’ I thought. ‘Two…

winning letter My dad ‘mothered’ me and my son I went through the June issue of FAIRLADY with only one person in mind – my dad! I was hoping to find ideas for gifts I could buy to spoil him. Thanks to beauty ed Kelli Clifton, when I opened my mag I was greeted by ‘Happy Father’s Day – Spoil the number one man in your life with one of these indulgent gifts’. It was exactly what I needed! I went through all of them, compared prices and made an informed decision. He really means a lot to me and my son. I’m everything I am today because of him. I almost thought my life was over when I fell pregnant at an early age with only my dad around.…

Since 2008, South Africans from all walks of life have been united in a nationwide battle against Eskom’s load-shedding nightmare. Nearly a decade later, we’ve been told to expect no end to the frustrations, so we’ve developed our own kind of load shedding savvy, using the power cuts as an excuse to spend valuable time with family and friends. The take-home message? We Saffers are a resilient bunch!…

Before you read a single word, take your attention to your thoughts. That’s an unquiet mind, right? It’s impossible to keep up. Our thoughts are like a soundtrack on shuffle, or the rapid-fire running commentary at the races. Psychologists call that constant stream of inner voices ‘self-talk’. ‘I must book my car in for a service.’ ‘Why isn’t my sister picking up her phone?’ ‘That woman should not be wearing those leggings.’ ‘Why would you shave off your eyebrows and draw them back in? Thank goodness mine don’t look like that.’ ‘I need to lose some weight.’ ‘Ugh, my stomach is so fat and ugly.’ ‘I’ve got so much to do, I’d better get on with it.’ ‘That croissant was good. I feel like another.’ ‘Why do I always waste…

Amy de Castro’s wristwatch business, Bamboo Revolution, grew out of a group project in her business diploma, and she’s never looked back. Now 25 years old, she’s steering the business towards a bright future, focusing on adding value to others’ lives and running a successful business. ‘Before doing my postgraduate business diploma in 2012, I didn’t really know what entrepreneurship was. At school we were taught to get a normal job and climb the corporate ladder.’ Spotting an opportunity, Amy bought out her group members in 2013 (she was just 22 at the time). ‘I didn’t know the business would take off like it did!’ she says. But from the first day, the business broke even and has been profitable since then. ‘We have remained self-funded and grown organically,’ says…

GETTING THERE Depending on your itinerary, you’ll need to fly into Bodrum or Dalaman, which means a brief stopover in Istanbul and then an hour’s flight to your destination. Visit www.turkishairlines.com for flights from Cape Town and Johannesburg. For a visa (which is free of charge), visit www.evisa.gov.tr/info THE COST The price for one week per person ranges from €940 up to €1059, depending on the season. The cost includes breakfast, lunch and five dinners on-board and all snacks and drinks (including alcohol). Excursions and some activities (like waterskiing) aren’t included. For a quote on chartering a gulet, email info@scicsailing.eu THE CREW Each yacht has a captain, chef and one or two sailors. This is sufficient to sail the yacht without the passengers’ assistance. There’s always at least one crew…

Chapter 1 Heaven and earth conspired to expose Ernst Richter’s corpse, the universe seemingly intent on reaching out a helping hand for justice. First came the storm of 17 December, blowing in at just past eight in the morning. It was a rare one, but not extraordinary, borne in on a cut-off low pressure cell: a blue-black, billowing monster that thundered in from the Atlantic Ocean just north of Robben Island. The massed clouds shot spectacular white forked tongues down to sea and land, dragging a dense curtain of rain behind them. In under half an hour 71mm had deluged Blouberg Strand and Parklands, Killarney Gardens and Zeezicht. There was flood damage and traffic chaos. The mainstream and social media would breathlessly repeat the big G-word: Global Warming. But with…

[fascia] Have you even heard of your fascia? This densely packed protein fibre sheet binds and supports muscles, bones and organs, and helps different muscle systems communicate. When you’ve been in one position for too long, the fascia that wraps round your muscles can stick together – ouch. KEEPING IT SUPPLE… • Stretch your arms and legs, and twist to one side then the other when you wake or when you’ve been seated for long. • Lie on a foam roller and roll the length of your back up and down over it, using your feet to propel yourself. Also, roll your hamstrings and the sides of each hip over it, but use your hands and arms to leverage the movement. Ahhh… that should give you a great release. 29…

Struggling to shake off those few extra kilos? We may have found a simple way to do just that. No, this is not a pitch for Crossfit or LCHF or the latest miracle supplement – this is about mindful eating, or rather, just avoiding mindless eating. Cornell researcher Brian Wansink, author of Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think and Slim by Design: Mindless Eating Solutions for Everyday Life, believes he has uncovered some of the ways in which we can subtly change our environment and habits to become slimmer. The trick, says Brian, is not about counting calories, measuring fat content or even looking at the nutritional value of food – the key is to look at the motivation behind why we are eating. (Spoiler: it’s not…

Running jacket Think of your running jacket as you would any other and mix it with everyday outerwear, whether you’re out and about or off to the office. Plus, it’s another way to add colour and print to your look. Track pants Your Pilates or dance class track pants can get you through the weekend too. It’s easy: team with a t-shirt, a denim cover-up and lace-ups, then have fun accessorising to dress it up just a bit.…

Dove® Purely Pampering: Shea Butter Body Wash delivers a luxurious shower experience, as shea butter and warm vanilla combine for the ultimate in skin pampering. 1 Dove ® body wash takes a dual approach to healthy skin by maintaining and nourishing its protective layer during cleansing. 2 Using NutriumMoistureTM , Dove ® body wash penetrates surface skin 10 layers deep for long-term skin nourishment. 3 Dove’s mildest, most nourishing body wash is available in all the variants you already know and love and, for the first time, will be available in 500ml in the Purely Pampering Shea Butter and Deeply Nourishing variants. WIN! Stand a chance to win one of five Dove® body wash hampers worth R430 each – visit Dove.Media24.co.za to find out more.…

Book now to secure your spot as space is limited! Email: Naquita.Hendricks@media24.com Tel: (021) 408 3848 pamper package includes • Welcome drink; breakfast and lunch • Ubuso: Revitalising Spa Facial • Thlapiso (Gift of Nature) Spa Body Treatment: Choose between a Body Wash, Exfoliation, Salt Scrub or Body Brushing • Izimanga (Heaven on Earth): A Full-Body Hot Stone Massage • Molala: Head, Neck and Shoulders Massage • Neo Matsogo: Traditional African Royal Foot Massage • Colour and make-up workshop with Lancôme National Makeup Artist • A delicious chocolate hamper from Beyers Chocolates DATE: Sunday, 13 September 2015 TIME: 8am–4.30pm PRICE: R950 Includes the latest issue of FAIRLADY, spa treatments, a Lancôme gift and Beyers Chocolates…

Main ingredient 800g Sea Harvest Hake Fillets, defrosted 200g potatoes, peeled and boiled as for mash 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 spring onions, sliced 3 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped Zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 red chilli, seeded and sliced FOR THE BATTER 1 cup flour 1 cup breadcrumbs 3 large eggs, beaten Salt and milled pepper Vegetable oil for frying 1. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil; add fish fillets. Poach for 5 minutes or until cooked. 2. Remove from heat, drain, set aside to cool, then remove skin, flake fish and remove pin bones. 3. Mash potatoes until smooth. Stir through fish. Mix in remaining ingredients and season well. 4. Divide mixture into 50g balls and shape the balls into patties. 5. Place flour, breadcrumbs…

125-year anniversary With estimated sales of two billion, Dame Agatha Christie, Queen of Crime, is outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare! (Take that, Fifty Shades…) Now, to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the writer’s birth, the Christie estate has regained the TV rights and will create a new era of scintillating shows for old and new fans alike. According to The Guardian, ‘the future of Agatha Christie on TV is action-packed and scary, complete with fistfights, chases, international espionage and realistic violence.’ This year, BBC aired a six-part series called Partners in Crime, featuring Christie’s lesser-known sleuths, Tommy and Tuppence. There’s also a TV adaptation of And Then There Were None in the offing – plus a possible new big screen adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express. Go…

Ask Kathy Clayton Senior accredited animal behaviourist and professional dog trainer Q We are interested in fostering to help out rescue organisations while they are trying to find homes for rehabilitated dogs. How do we go about introducing the foster to our three-year-old dog? He is well socialised, but not used to sharing his home with others. Kathy: What a wonderfully caring decision you’ve made, deciding to foster a dog from a rescue organisation. However, be aware that it doesn’t always work out. The best way to introduce the foster is to get both dogs to meet on neutral territory and see how they go together. Start off with each of them on a lead a distance apart, and then bring them in closer and closer. If they’re okay,…

HOW WE TESTED We tested four inkjet and two laser printers. We assessed how easy it was to connect the printers wirelessly, all to the same laptop. We tested the printers for quality and ease of use. The printed text and photos were assessed by an expert. We also copied and scanned documents and photos, assessing the quality. Note that although the printers have a host of settings you can change that will affect the quality of the printout, we generally stuck to the default settings. The quality also depends on the type of paper you use for printing. We stuck to regular A4 paper and printed photos on two different types of glossy paper. Extra costs come in when you have to buy replacement cartridges – we have given…

VIRGO 23 AUG – 22 SEPT There are two eclipses this month, knocking your world into a completely different stratosphere. The solar eclipse on the 13th unites heart and soul. Suddenly you know precisely who you are and what you want. And most importantly, you realise you need to be strong and healthy if you hope to achieve all your goals. Handfuls of vitamins, please. The lunar eclipse on the 27th activates your money markers, demanding that you re-evaluate what you do and how much you’re worth. If you need more, there’s no better time to ask. Be firm. Be clear. LIBRA 23 SEPT – 22 OCT The bad news is that you’ll be working your butt off for the next couple of months. The good news is your love…

SUBSCRIPTIONS (EUCERIN) C SOUTHWELL, ATHOLL D VAN DER JAGT, RANDBURG S VAN EEDEN, POTCHEFSTROOM W CURLEWIS, BELLVILLE M MINNIE, RANDVAAL K BENINGFIELD, OBSERVATORY D KIDSON, JHB G VAN NIEKERK, PANORAMA K LITHGOW, AMANZIMTOTI V BARCLAY, PAULSHOF J MCDONALD, THREE ANCHOR BAY N PETERSEN, KUILS RIVER R MACKAY, CRAIGHALL V ROSSOUW, JEFFREY’S BAY D HACK, GLENHEATH M PILLAY, HAYFIELDS L HARDING, FISH HOEK J SMIT, BRACKENFELL C FEINSTEIN, SEAPOINT J GERICKE, BERARIO C LEONARD, VAALWATER D OLSEN MARSHALL DERMALEX ROSACEA COMPETITION J SARZIN, BRUMA L BARBERINI, PARKTOWN NORTH R PETERS, HOWICK J CHUNILALL, BRAELYN HILLS R SAMSODIEN, KIMBERLEY R VAN TONDER, MELVILLE V LEVACK, BIRCHLEIGH L PARKINS, PORT ALFRED V BOOLSEN, RIVERHORSE VALLEY Z SHABANGU, RIETONDALE N JACOBS, ATHLONE M MCDONALD, DURBAN C WESSELS, LEEUDORINGSTAD P VELDMAN, VANDERBIJLPARK C BOOTH, HELDERKRUIN…

Esse Organic Skincare is a locally produced skincare range famous for producing cutting-edge natural products that leave you feeling fresh and fabulous. Their new Probiotic Serum is the world’s first skincare product to contain live probiotic microbes (50 million live probiotics per drop and 1 billion per ml) which are activated by the moisture in your skin and complements your own microbial diversity, creating the ideal microbiome to decelerate ageing. The result? Flawless, radiant, youthful-looking skin. Visit www.esse.co.za…

The grapes for Place in the Sun wines are harvested by farmworkers from two neighbouring farms in the scenic Devon Valley in Stellenbosch. These farms are home to the farmworkers and their families – a community of about 250 people. It’s where they live, work and play. If they’re not celebrating at their recreation centre, they’re out enjoying a game of rugby on the shared rugby field. Each farm has a crèche and each runs a large vegetable garden to encourage nutritious eating. The grapes harvested by the farmworkers are then taken to the expert Zonnebloem team, who ensure that only the best wine is bottled. Place In The Sun is a Fairtrade brand, which means that a premium is paid for the grapes and used to fund a range…

Get the results you want with SA’s bestselling weight loss capsule – Phedra-Cut Lipo XT. It helps to restore your body’s thermogenic metabolism to burn consumed calories and stored fat, delivering weight loss power and energy you can feel. TO ENTER SMS the keyword CUT, along with your name, postal or physical address and email address and how many kg you would like to lose to 33136. CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2015. For rules, turn to page 137.…

H & M has stores in 58 countries – 3511 shops in total and a whopping 132 000 employees, some of whom have been with the company for over 25 years. That alone speaks volumes, but the fact that their employees talk about H&M with huge fondness – a rarity in such a massive business – shows there’s something different about the way they operate. According to their staff, this is a company that cares about who they hire and what they do. H&M is a family-run business spanning three generations. Founded in 1947 by Erling Persson, who got the idea of selling dresses in high volume after returning from a trip to the United States, H&M is currently headed up by Erling’s grandson, CEO Karl-Johan Persson. Originally only called…

Cara-Lee Ruditzky, FAIRLADY fashion editor ‘I decided to pass the dress along to Anèl van der Merwe. Anèl inspires me every day because she is a full-time working mom of young twins. She has shown me that you can have a career and family too; neither needs to suffer because of the other. I don’t know how she does it, but she has proven it can be done! Anèl van der Merwe, FAIRLADY photographer ‘I gave the dress to Roxanne Cloete. Rox is one of the most hardworking people I know. She is so dedicated to her job but manages to find a great balance between her work and her private life. She is a strong, independent woman with a wonderful career that she has worked hard for. I really…

With winter finally behind us, you will have changed your wardrobe to something lighter and airier, right? Why not change your fragrance too? Spring is the happiest season of them all; flowers are blooming again, the light is changing and even our spirits seem to lift. So it follows that you need a lighter fragrance to match the mood – and we have just the thing… SPRING NOTES The ideal spring fragrance has the following top notes: floral, white floral, citrus and gardenia – anything that’s fresh and uplifting. Seek out the scents that appeal to your nose and stick to them. Visit fragrance websites such as Fragrantica.com and iPerfumer.com, where you can search for scents with your favourite spring notes and read reviews and ratings from others. TAKE YOUR…

Mini Trout Terrines (Banting-friendly) Serves 8 (makes 4 mini terrines) Lancewood's luxurious cream cheese is a favourite ingredient for fish pates, but there are few dishes as beautiful as a trout terrine. I use mini loaf pans for this recipe, making it possible to forfeit the gelatin that is needed for a larger terrine. After an hour in the fridge, they hold their shape to be turned out - perfect for a flashy-looking starter. Each mini terrine is enough for 2 guests sharing. Ingredients: 250 g fresh trout fillets 150 g smoked trout ribbons 230 g Lancewood Low Fat Plan Cream Cheese, at room temperature juice of 1 small lemon 30 ml fresh dill, chopped salt and pepper to taste 15-30 ml milk (optional) 15 ml vegetable oil (to grease…

Chenin Blanc used to do something strange to the inside of my cheeks – I almost had to peel them off the back of my head when I took a sip. It was so kind of … sweetly tart. Tartly sweet. Something like that. I have loathed it for years, steadfastly refusing it at every occasion. But those occasions had been increasing dramatically, because suddenly everyone was drinking Chenin. So about two years ago, I tried it again – the Secateurs Chenin Blanc 2012 – and I fell in love. It was gorgeous: not sweet, not too acidic, not at all in your face. Just a lovely, honest wine … and I’ve been doing my best to catch up with the clever people who knew about Chenins all along ever…

4 quick ways with INSTANT MAIZE MEAL 1. STEAMED BUNS Soak ¾ cup instant maize meal in 1 cup warm water for 5 min. Combine 1 cup cake flour, 1½ tsp salt, 2 tsp sugar and 1 sachet (10g) instant yeast. Add to maize meal mixture. Stir in 1 large egg to form a soft dough, adding more warm water if needed. Knead dough for 10 min until smooth. Prove for 30 min, then knock back. Divide into 30g balls. Steam balls on baking paper in a steamer for 10–15 min until puffed and cooked through. 2. PASSION FRUIT CAKE Combine 1½ cups maize meal, 1 cup cake flour, 1 tsp salt and 1 tbsp baking powder in a bowl. In another bowl, cream together 200g butter and 1½ cups…

Q & A with Richard Morris, Starke Ayres Mowbray manager… Q: Which plants best attract birds, butterflies and bees? A: The golden rule for attracting birds is to have indigenous plantings in your garden and to avoid pesticides where possible. Also try to provide cover or shelter with hedgerows, trees or shrubs. This automatically attracts butterflies as well. The larvae, or caterpillars, need indigenous plants to feed on and are quite specific. Fully grown butterflies are also very fussy about what they eat. Some species are so particular that it is documented that they’d rather starve than change their diet – so variety in a garden is paramount. For bees, try to choose plants with longer flowering periods and with pink, mauve, blue or red blossoms. White and yellow flowers…