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About the cover: Dwindling cheetah habitat and the killing of cheetah by humans has driven this magnificent cat to the brink of extinction. See the article on Cheetah Outreach on page 9. The cheetah is the fastest land animal and can run as fast as 120km per hour. They have a slender body with a tan coat covered with approximately 2 000 small round black spots. The head is small with the distinctive black "tear marks" running from the corner of the eyes down the sides of the nose to the mouth – these are thought to protect the eyes from bright sunlight and thus aid in the hunting process. Above: Black-browed Albatross

WINTER PURSUITS PELAGIC BIRDS With Winter well and truly set in, we are at last getting some rain to fill the depleted dams Winter is the best time to see albatrosses. for the long summer season ahead. Hopefully, we will not face water rationing on top of They move northwards from the even electricity outages in the dry months ahead. So, while we endure our water from the skies, colder conditions of the subantarctic the deluge of leaves shed from our trees and plummeting temperatures, take heart from regions, and often travel half-way around the fact the daylight hours are now starting to become a little longer each day. the entire globe to reach the seas off Cape Town. They never come to land, but The winter coughs, colds and flu seem to have been particularly widespread and nasty albatrosses can be seen during winter this season with many people remarking how long it took to get over them. With this in storms by scanning offshore from places mind, read some sound advice from our local doctors and therapists about how to avoid such as Kommetjie with strong binoculars. and deal with these unwelcome invaders in our Winter Health and Beauty feature inside. The most rewarding way to see them As you will read in our Out and About on page 9, we recently spent a day at the Cheetah is to join a "pelagic" trip, a day trip in a Outreach in Somerset West. This facility was previously located at Spier Wine Estate before boat in search of offshore trawlers where it moved to larger surroundings at Paardevlei, which was the AECI / Somchem explosives thousands of seabirds congregate and factory – that large fenced-off area with the ominous guard towers beside the N2 just can be seen from just a few metres away. before Somerset West. Since the complex closed down the whole area has opened up See www.capetownpelagics.com again and we were surprised by the many positive developments to rehabilitate and develop the land and put it to good public use. Within a couple of years I think it could be Text: an attractive and welcome addition to Cape Town's recreational options. A good model Dr Callan Cohen, perhaps, for what could be done with the Oude Molen site with some official backing and research associate at recognition and the resultant private investment and enterprise which follows? the UCT FitzPatrick Here's wishing you a warm and healthy winter season. Institute of African Ornithology,bird I hope you enjoy this edition! book author and director of Birding Africa Max Schutte tours: www.birdingafrica.com. Photo: Mike Buckham.

Editor Contact Us Max Schutte tel • 021 531 3324 Photographer and Writer cell • 073 644 1288 Glynnis Schutte email • [email protected] post • The Muse, 12 Rhone, Pinelands, 7450 Regular Contributors Heleen Meyer News, photographs, stories and ideas can Freelance Food Consultant be submitted to The Muse Magazine by email at [email protected]. Callan Cohen The Muse reserves the right to select articles FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology for inclusion and to make alterations to Buying, Selling Carol Booth submitted contributions. Cannons Creek Independent School or Letting Sue Torr Our Rate Card contains advertising and Crue Consulting circulation details, publication schedules, deadlines and artwork requirements. Property? Next Muse Edition: September 2015 View our Rate Card on our website: CALL US TODAY! Content Deadline: 14 August 2015 www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za. Harcourts Maynard Burgoyne © Copyright reserved. All editorial content and graphics are copyright and may not be copied, republished or re-used without the express permission of The Muse Magazine, which reserves all Pinelands 021 531 3041 rights. Parts of this publication may also be subject to separate copyright by other parties. Southern Suburbs 021 531 0993 August 2015 | the muse | 1 Now in Howard Centre www.harcourts.co.za

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It referred to restaurants with menus so long time, with the least amount of inconvenience! RECENTLY SOLD that it was difficult to choose. Customers get That is what we at Seeff Pinelands strive for confused and take an extra long time to place and it is paying off. Ask our clients and they their orders and then when the food arrives, it will tell you that we always give our best. does not live up to expectations. Our recent sales and rental successes speak This made me think about Real Estate in for themselves. Our agents are enthusiastic, Pinelands *R2.750m

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Kathy Anderson Pinelands R2.495m 083 987 7673 NEW LISTING Retirement Centre Office Community Services 021 531 7507 Resource Centre HelenKeller Perfectly positioned in the heart of Pinelands *R3.350m 5 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Low Vision Service S O C I E T Y E S T. 1 9 5 8 This original family home has served its current owners for 42 years. The main house is spacious with A Retirement Centre and Low Vision Services Full Nursing in Care Centre 3 generous bedrooms, family bathroom and separate toilet. Sunny lounge with built-in anthracite (temporary or permanent) fire place. Large dining room and study. Large eat-in kitchen with original cupboards. A bonus is the Assisted Living in Home & Askew Suites duplex flatlet that includes an open plan lounge and kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. The flatlet Pinelands R2.595m has its own garden. This definitely is a must see! WEB REF 358050 Independent Living in Cottages

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Jawitz-M2V-054.indd 1 21/07/2015 4:48 PM COMMUNITYPRINCIPAL'S ARTICLENEWS August 2015 | the muse | 6 SOUTH AFRICA INSTITUT d’EXPERTISE CAN YOU CLINIQUE MOVE THE COSMETIC STUDIES Participants needed to test all WORLD? types of cosmetic products (face care • moisturisers • anti-wrinkle • etc) Females aged 18 to 70 years All studies are approved by an Independent Ethics Committee. All product ingredients are in accordance with cosmetic regulations. Article by Dave Campbell, Principal, Pinelands High School. TO PARTICIPATE PLEASE CONTACT US Potrait: Barbara Figaji, Marketing, PHS CALL 060 862 7769 • 021 447 4366 EMAIL [email protected] Some years ago I attended a conference people’s characters and therefore have entitled ‘Principals for Principles’. It could a tremendous responsibility to act as as easily have been called ‘Principles for moral beacons in society, always working Principals’. The theme which ran through the towards the ‘public good’ and guiding conference was encapsulated in a quotation young people to make the right decisions. Unit 12B, Waverley Business Park by the German thinker and poet Goethe: THE POWER OF EDUCATION Wyecroft Road, Observatory "Make good thy The idea of ‘moving the world’ from a Like our facebook page strong moral standpoint is a powerful one facebook.com/institut.dexpertiseclinique standing place, and and suggests that those who have a firm move the world." moral anchor can influence society. As It was a powerful reminder to us all in educators we believe implicitly in this. As school leadership of the importance of Nelson Mandela said "Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change crousrealestate.co.za making a strong stand for the principles IEC-M4-054.indd 1 20/07/2015 2:56which PM we consider to be important, and the world". No doubt he was meaning from there, to seek to change that which is that education can banish ignorance beyond us. The conference challenged us and promote progress, but surely he was to reaffirm the values which are sacrosanct referring to a moral imperative as well? to education, and without which we cannot Knowing what we do about the great man, help to shape society in a wholesome, I believe that we can safely assume this. positive way. By the end of the conference, TEACHING IS A NOBLE PROFESSION the delegates had committed themselves So the role of the teacher is a potent one, to these points: and can never be undervalued despite what society might imply about the profession. Teaching is a noble profession, PINELANDS R3.500m • respect and trust and relationships are central to meaningful education; and whilst our society may not always • the soul of education lies in the recognise this, the nobility lies in the fact tradition that teaching is a noble that teachers are working with young, profession; impressionable minds, and therefore have • morality and integrity are essential a responsibility perhaps greater than any to sound education; other. It is a profession which calls for self- • all education should be directed sacrifice, and one which has rewards which PINELANDS R3.495m PINELANDS R3.650m towards the public good. are often intangible. SCHOOLS SHOULD BE These are powerful points and can BEACONS OF MORALITY AND HOPE comfortably form the basis of a good Goethe’s image is a powerful one, and one educational institution. which gives those of us working in schools SOCIETY TODAY a vivid picture of the necessity of standing We live in a society in South Africa where for what is just. Schools should be beacons it is acceptable to lie in public, to sidestep of morality and of hope, and should be Chris Crous Charmaine Crous the blame, and to take what belongs to leaders in their communities. Teachers 082 410 5559 082 410 5558 others without fear of retribution. Schools too should be leaders in their schools and PERSONAL SERVICE • FREE VALUATIONS play a major part in shaping young communities.  Office: 021 531 5457 August 2015 | the muse | 6 Email: [email protected] Web: www.crousrealestate.co.za

Crous-M4-054.indd 1 17/07/2015 7:47 PM PINELANDS COMMUNITY NEWS August 2015 | the muse | 7 TENNIS CLUB Beginners to top league players. 7 to 70 years ILSE MCCARTHY ELECTED CHAIRLADY GREAT 8 courts, change rooms, FACILITIES clubhouse, licenced pub, OF THE PINELANDS TENNIS CLUB (PTC) resident physiotherapist On 10 June 2015 the Pinelands Tennis Club COACHING for juniors to adults elected their first chairlady since 1985 - Ilse A SOCIAL Social tennis and leagues McCarthy. The last Lady chair at Pinelands SPORT Midweek and weekends Tennis Club was Rosemary Brinkworth Regular social functions who held office in 1985. Pinelands is one CONTACT of the largest clubs in the Western Province Secretary Merle Blakey-Milner 083 270 4115 (it has the biggest league entry) and has Coach Norman McCarthy 083 593 1385 teams from top premier league down to basic bottom, catering for the full range www.pinelandstennisclub.co.za of abilities. The new chairlady, Ilse is also a very good tennis player – she plays 1st league ladies doubles and has been ladies captain for the last few years. "I joined PTC about 16 years ago, after 48 Forest Drive Service Road, Pinelands meeting the PTC tennis coach, Norman Above: Ilse McCarthy with son Cooper and McCarthy – now my husband. Yes, we met husband Norman. through tennis. At that stage I played for where the whole family can have a good Goodwood Tennis Club and we played a time. I want to ensure PTC is a happy place match against the Pinelands 1st team. He PTC-M5-047.indd 1 18/11/2014 11:44 PM for its members and ensure a community had no mercy, served aces, smashed, hit feel. We aim to have the members best winners left right and centre. He convinced interest at heart as it is their club. a few of us to come for coaching, which I I studied Financial Information Systems loved and soon I loved the coach with the at CPUT and then did my Internal Audit American accent. degree through UNISA. I started working Norman and I married in Dec 2001 – the at Media24’s Internal Audit Department very English guy and the very Afrikaans in 1997 and moved within the company: girl. At first we stayed in the cottage at the Accountant for the Naspers Medical PTC to save some money for our Pinelands Fund; Media24: Remuneration Manager; house which we bought in 2003. Our boy, Media24 News & Lifestyle HR Operations Cooper was born in September 2009. The Manager. I am still with Media24 and love best thing ever. He also loves tennis. We it. I feel at home – it is a home from home, often go and play as a family and he never another happy place”. Cape Town Office Pinelands Branch Office wants to go home. As a couple Norman and Ilse have been 3rd Floor, Vunani Chambers 17 Mountbatten Avenue I have always felt at home at PTC. There is very influential in building up a strong 33 Church Street, Pinelands Cape Town Cape Town a place for everyone; the best players, the contingent of junior players who have competitive players, the social players, kids, represented Western Province, including To schedule an appointment contact Andre Snyman on parents, grandparents, morning ladies, Makayla Loubser who became the national 021 422 1241 or email [email protected] vets, and families. It is a safe environment u12 singles champion. Website: www.lamprecht-attorneys.co.za

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Being forced to sell a second to be unpredictable market forces and property at an inopportune time can result financial planning is less about numbers, failing economies, the truth is that some in your nest egg being compromised. and more about understanding people of the greatest threats to one’s retirement Adult children and their relationship with money. can be latent and unassuming. Even the One of the single biggest threats to a Our areas of speciality include: most bullet-proof retirement plan can couple’s retirement funding is adult children be disrupted for seemingly innocuous who continually ask to borrow money from FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR COUPLES reasons, and it’s worth exploring some their parent’s nest egg. 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The problem, however, when couples share their finances and commit Regardless of the scale of a couple’s arises when financial assistance happens to the financial planning process together, firmer wealth or the amiability of the separation, futures are built and financial magic happens. so often that it becomes a form of annuity a divorce can have catastrophic effects income for the adult child who, in most MULTI-GENERATION FINANCIAL PLANNING on one’s retirement planning; and any instances, is completely oblivious to his couple would be naive to believe they can parent’s dwindling resources. Financially Even the best laid financial plans can be blind- unravel their marriage without severely sided by the unexpected realisation that one’s aged dependent adult children present two compromising their retirement plans in major complexities: the parents are often parents have run out of retirement funding. Funding the process. A divorce later on in life is your children’s education whilst supporting your too racked with guilt to withdraw the bound to not only disrupt one’s financial parents financially can disastrously affect your own funding from their child, who will naturally retirement funding. We encourage engagement independence, but also force a number suffer the consequences of the taps being across the generations to ensure that your financial of lifestyle changes to be made by both turned off; and the adult child, being both plan recognises your financial responsibilities to all parties. What was once a jointly conceived emotionally and financially dependent generations in your family. retirement plan comprising of a single on this parents, makes the dangerous retirement home, joint overseas travel, assumption that his parents have a surplus PRE-RETIREMENT PLANNING appropriately timed vehicle upgrades and of funds. Knowing when to retire and whether you have a retirement income sufficient to support a enough invested is a source of anxiety for many combined lifestyle would need to be cast Starting a business people approaching retirement. Also, navigating aside and recalculated for each individual. Retired executives with an entrepreneurial the legislative and tax implications is confusing. We Second homes itch often find the temptation to start a offer pre-retirement counselling to calculate exactly business irresistible, but doing so can dig Buying a second home while both spouses how much you have invested, when you can retire dangerously into much-needed retirement and how long your capital will last. are still working may often seem both capital. As enticing as it may be to dabble affordable and practical, especially if the in an exciting new business venture or try Financial planning begins with an open bond on the primary residence has been one’s hand at innovation, the truth is that and honest discussion about you, settled. While one’s children are at school, your loved ones and your money. a second home is often the family’s holiday very few earn what they would have earned if they’d simply kept their funds invested. Let’s chat. hub and a vacation bastion for friends and extended family. The thrill of owning a As investors, we are often so focused on second home is, however, often replaced the obvious threats to our investments by anxiety once the reality of funding a that we neglect to take cognisance of second home from a reduced retirement the not-so-obvious dangers that we may income sets in. The upkeep of the second encounter on the path to building wealth. property often becomes an arduous duty Even the best-laid retirement plans are rather than one of retirement’s anticipated capable of being derailed by seemingly pleasures. In addition, if the equity in the innocuous decisions, giving truth to the The best time to plant a second home is needed to supplement words of George R.R. Martin in A Clash of “tree was twenty years ago. other retirement investments, the timing Kings, “the unseen enemy is always the The second best time is now. of the sale of a second home can be most fearsome.”  ” CHINESE PROVERB August 2015 | the muse | 8

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Winter is all about cold days and long dark nights, and in Cape Town we usually experience a lot of rain too - keeping WINTER healthy is not always easy, as colds and flu are much more common than usual. GET MORE SLEEP HEALTH Take advantage of the long nights and sleep longer hours. This will in turn help to prevent your body from becoming run TIPS down and more susceptible to infections. AVOID EXCESSIVE STRESS We all live with a certain amount of stress. If this stress becomes excessive it reduces our ability to fight off infections. eczema need to be more vigilant about your hands regularly or keep a hand EAT A HEALTHY DIET moisturising their skin. sanitizer on hand. Avoid crowded spaces. Remember to eat fresh fruit and vegetables KEEP WARM AVOID DEHYDRATION daily. Try not to be tempted to eat Your extremities are more likely to get Even though it's winter we still need to unhealthy feel-good foods which will result very cold if you don't wear gloves and drink at least 2 litres of fluid a day. This can in increased weight, leaving you feeling socks as well as a beanie in cold weather. be taken in as hot beverages to keep your uncomfortable when summer arrives. One's hands and feet get cold first as the core temperature up. Choose herbal teas, DO A MODERATE AMOUNT OF EXERCISE peripheral circulation shuts down. This may as too much caffeine is not healthy. Aim for at least, four times a week. Taking a lead to painful chilblains. Smokers who get CONSIDER THE FLU VACCINE brisk walk will suffice. Excessive exercising chilblains should try to stop smoking in Anyone immunocompromised, the elderly, will reduce your immunity and leave you order to help the circulation. the young and those who get recurrent more susceptible to getting ill. AVOID VIRUSES AND BACTERIA chest infections should get an annual flu KEEP YOUR SKIN MOISTURISED This is exceptionally difficult to do! Most vaccine from their pharmacy or doctor.  Biting wind and cold weather will dry varieties of winter flu are passed on by Article by Dr Louise Wigens out your skin in no time. People with sneezing, coughing and by hand. Wash Westend Medical Suite, Pinelands

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foreign immigrants while Athol studied. book that they can call their This was a personal and profound own and take home, they are experience for Taryn, seeing how people given pencils to write their struggled to cope with everyday tasks names in the book. because they could not speak the language TAKING THE LIBRARY or read the road signs. This was a turning TO THE CHILDREN. point in Taryn's life. She realised she could To date, READ to RISE has not go back to her corporate job and felt, visited over 270 classes and on their return to Cape Town that she given out over 16 000 new would address the problem of illiteracy in books. In Mitchells Plain 90% South Africa. of primary schools do not SCARY STATISTICS IN MITCHELLS PLAIN have libraries and the children Addressing the problem of access to books are restricted access to public in Athol's hometown, and the shocking libraries because of the crime statistic that seven out of ten learners in the area. Therefore READ in grade 4 are functionally illiterate, the to RISE places mini-libraries idea of READ to RISE was born. Leaving in classrooms at schools (101 the corporate world and investing their have been placed so far). own money, Taryn and Athol produced These have 50 new story a book Oaky and the Sun, which they are books chosen in accordance distributing to grade 2's in schools in with the Department of Basic Mitchells Plain. The story was inspired Education requirements, and by one of Athol's poems with a message supplied in a small book of hope and guiding principles for a shelf made by Mitchells successful life. Oaky and the Sun is the story Plain residents as part of of an acorn looking for direction in life. He a community employment is drawn by the bright light of the sun, but project. Sponsors names/ battered by wind. Children can relate to logos are printed on the side the imagery and are encouraged to seek – or an inspirational quote their own path – focusing on the good chosen by the sponsor. and rising above the problems life hands RECOGNITION FROM Above: A example of a mini library them. The book has been translated into THE MAIL & GUARDIAN supplied to under resourced schools. Afrikaans and isiXhosa. The work done with READ to RISE was LEARNING NEW SKILLS recognised and honoured by the Mail & A MESSAGE FOR MUSE READERS Oaky and the Sun is beautifully illustrated Guardian, who selected Taryn in 2014 as Taryn: The children of today will be our by Taryn. The book was a challenge in one of the top 200 Young South Africans leaders of tomorrow, and we have the many respects but has taught them a lot making a difference in our country. means to uplift all children and show them about publishing, and has given Taryn an Chris Roper, Editor-in-chief of the Mail & a way forward, a way to rise above their outlet for her artistic talent. This intrepid Guardian says, "They’re people who can circumstances. Individuals/Corporates can pair are now busy with three more books do whatever they put their mind to, using sponsor books and/or mini-libraries for the for distribution at the schools – all inspired the tools and opportunities granted to children – and just as important – if you can by Athol's poetry. As a youngster he kept us by the technology-driven era we find give of your time to cover books or read to a diary, a practice he continues today. He ourselves inhabiting, and who can switch the children when we deliver the books – recorded his experiences in prose and interests and impetus whenever they see the children love it. Volunteers meet at our never intended them for publishing – today the need". offices to cover books every Wednesday he has two published books of poetry OXFORD – A DREAM COME TRUE under the pseudonym AE Ballakisten, and and on the second last Saturday of the Athol has always wanted to study at month from 9am to 12. Address: 204 he took part in the SANAA Africa Poetry Oxford. 17 years ago his brother gave him Vineyard Centre, Cnr Vineyard & Dreyer Festival in May. an Oxford jacket which he said he wouldn't Streets, Claremont. Call 021 671 3782. Why wear until he had the opportunity to go FULLY COMMITTED AND INVOLVED not join a school visit and see the delight WITH THE CHILDREN AT THE SCHOOLS there. He has had to comply with many when a child receives a book "to keep" and Taryn and Athol realised that there would requirements, completing two extra a pencil to write their name in it. be a greater impact if the books were degrees and post graduate work, including given to the children during an interactive a distinction in his course at the London Athol: We all have something to give. What session where volunteers read to them, School of Economics. At last he has been are your skills? What is your passion? If making the story come to life in a fun accepted to study Political Philosophy. He you can read, you can help. We may not way and encouraging them to read more and Taryn will be travelling there together be able to eradicate illiteracy completely, for themselves. To this end they invite in October this year. While in the UK Taryn but we can make a difference. Volunteers volunteers to go with them to schools hopes to spread the word about READ to will find what a great reward it is to read to and read to the pupils. In July the Muse RISE and possibly institute the programme the classes and they will be inspired by the reported one such reading done by in the UK. The local READ to RISE NGO will enthusiasm of the youngsters. Pinelander Brandan Reynolds (see Muse be left in capable hands and Taryn will visit For the youngsters: Strive for excellence and

July 2015). Not only are the children given a often to make sure all is well. reach for your dreams.  Interview: Glynnis Schutte Images: Glynnis Schutte August 2015 | the muse | 15 www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za TRAVELLERS VANCOUVER

It is also a safe place to walk around in and we don’t have to think twice about taking a stroll anywhere at any time of the day or night. It is lovely to feel so safe. AN EXPLOSION OF COLOUR In Vancouver it feels as if I was given a lucky packet by nature and I have watched with interest to see the plants morph into their full spring regalia. The street in front of our apartment building, West 6th Avenue, (I could not live on 7e laan!), is lined with Magnolia trees which have huge flowers with each petal Main picture: Laburnum Trees. nearly the size of a spaniel’s ear. They are too Below: Pink Magnolias. gorgeous. Top Right: Cherry Blossoms. DIFFERENT LINGO Recently I struggled with the snake of trolleys at a low cost supermarket called No Frills. Looking up I saw a notice: "1 loonie per trolley". Article & photographs Well, that’s quite rude I thought, then the penny dropped (pardon the pun) and I realized by Dorothy DuPlooy that loonie is slang for the one dollar coin, so called after the picture of the loon (bird ) on FROM SNOWTIME TO SPRINGTIME the one side. After I popped my loonie into People often ask how we coped with the slot provided, the trolley released and I felt the cold, because I think that Canada is more in control and less off my “trolley”. generally known for being knee deep in FUN SCULPTURES snow. Vancouver is right south and on the I have included a pic here of the laughing men west coast, which means that the winter is sculptures found at English Bay Beach. The 14 milder and they do not usually get snow. statues all have faces modelled on the face Having said that, just 130km north of us of Yue Minjun the sculptor. Erected in 2009 is Whistler, which was home to the 2010 A-maze-ing Laughter has become a well known Winter Olympics and is a very popular ski piece of outdoor art - popular for tourists and resort. We took a tour up to the picturesque locals to mimic. An inscription reads "May this small town of Whistler and loved the sculpture inspire laughter playfulness and joy outing. We stopped at the Shannon Falls in all who experience it".  (I am a real sucker for a waterfall) and drove past the beautiful Howe Sound where we saw our first bald eagles. When we arrived the maximum temperatures here ranged between 8-10 but we are nice and toasty inside the buildings and have learnt to layer our clothing. NEW, MODERN AND SAFE Spring is the time of new beginnings and it certainly has been that for me and Mark. He has taken up an assignment to start up an office for Redmane in Canada and I have taken a year sabbatical and so our move to Canada came about. We found a great apartment right near Granville Island (which is not a true island, but is a viby, arty little pimple like protrusion into Valse Creek)

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Pinelands resident, foodie and author of Food from the Heart, and the new Make 5 /Maak 5. CHICKEN & CHICKPEA TAGINE Recipe from Make five/Maak vyf Serves 4 - 6 Spice mixture 50 ml fresh coriander leaves 2 large cloves garlic, peeled 10 ml (2 tsp) finely grated lemon rind 15 ml (1 tbsp) finely grated fresh ginger 5 ml (1 tsp) mild curry powder

15 ml (1 tbsp) ground cumin Image: NevilleFood Lockhart Portrait: Neville Lockhart 10 ml (2 tsp) ground coriander 2,5 ml (½ tsp) turmeric 2,5 ml (½ tsp) fennel seeds (optional) Moroccan flavours Chicken Grinding a variety of spices in a pestle and curries. The full flavours are exceptionally 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive or avocado oil mortar and adding ingredients like garlic, satisfying and great as a winter comfort 4 each chicken thighs and drumsticks, ginger and coriander leaves is the perfect food. Using chicken, as we do in this excess fat removed start to a delicious Moroccan-style paste, version, is less fatty than lamb or beef and 10 pickling onions, peeled and halved with an unbeatable aroma, when sautéed. cooks much faster. Chickpeas, another 4 cardamom pods, crushed A tagine is a typical Moroccan or North- typical North-African ingredient, not only 1 x 410 g tin chopped tomatoes African dish of slow-cooked meat or add texture, but pair perfectly with the 1 x 410 g tin chickpeas with the liquid chicken and a variety of spices with veggies spices in this dish. lemon juice, salt and pepper and often fruit. The tagine can refer to Tagines are perfect for entertaining and 50 g roasted flaked almonds the stew itself or the original ceramic or are usually served on couscous, seasoned 2 handfuls fresh coriander leaves clay container with a cone shaped lid, with fresh herbs. The nutty flavour of used to cook it in. The unique shape of brown basmati rice works equally well. 1. Spice mixture: Place ingredients in a the container makes for effective slow- Accompaniments of toasted nuts, fresh pestle and mortar and mix well to form cooking, but a tagine can be prepared just mint and coriander with dollops of yoghurt a coarse paste. Alternatively, chop all as easily in a pot or oven dish. make it a real flavour sensation. Don’t let the fresh ingredients together until well The combination of spices used for a tagine winter go by without making this tagine at blended and mix in the spices. is very aromatic and not hot like most least once – it will be a family favourite. 2. Chicken: Heat oil in a large saucepan and add the spice mixture. Sauté until aromatic. 3. Add chicken and sauté until well coated Make your life easy with Make five with the spices and lightly browned. Spoon out. Sauté onions and cardamom Heleen’s recipe book Make five/Maak vyf pods in the same saucepan for a few inspires us all to use sixteen everyday minutes until the onions are well coated ingredients in five interesting, delicious with the spice mix. Stir in tomatoes and ways. The recipes are easy and versatile, bring to a boil. with lots of practical tips on how to cook 4. Return chicken to the sauce, and stir good, wholesome food for the whole in chickpeas with the liquid. Season to family. She includes ways to live a more taste. eco-friendly life as well. 5. Simmer with a lid for 45 minutes or until To order a copy of Make five/Maak vyf the chicken is cooked. or for more information on any of her 6. Serve as is or on brown basmati rice. books, visit www.heleenmeyer.co.za or Sprinkle with almonds and fresh email her on [email protected]. coriander. www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za August 2015 | the muse | 20 Local expertise, national presence, international audience *asking prices ( ) Christo and Sharon Christo +27 0 76 164 4483 van Rensburg Sharon +27 (0)82 920 2217 Email TOP AWARD ACHIEVERS Jacques +27 (0)76 077 6985 [email protected] For all your home Office +27 (0)21 531 3464 [email protected] needs in Thornton please contact www.svrproperties.co.za • www.fineandcountry.com • www.property24.com Jacques van Rensburg

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