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GET IT CONTENTS WHY DON’T YOU... Editorial Phone 087-285-7888 5 Pop down a rabbit hole with Alice, swoon to romantic (or nostalgic) Caxton House • 368 Jan Smuts Avenue music, watch hilarious hypnotism or enjoy an informative Craighall, Joburg Sunday ramble Instagram @get_it_joburg_north Facebook Get It Joburg North 7 Kick back with six delightful reads – along with a glass of decadent Website getitmagazine.co.za/ pink bubbles joburg-north WISH LIST Editor Daniella Graham [email protected] 087-285-8108 8 Fabulous February offers loads of desirable options Workﬂow & Studio Manager Megan Brett Subeditor Rose Chinery SOCIAL Contributors Kate Argo • Tayla Blaire 10 Foodies flock to Honeydew’s latest hot spot 11 Guests master magical make-up skills in Sandton Sales Sarah Singh 067-041-2907 PEOPLE Kristen Le Goff 087-285-8280 12 Carolyn Steyn transforms a casual dare into a colossal countrywide charity GET IT HEAD OFFICE 14 ‘Brow-whisperer’ Michelle de Lima has a terrific touch with tweezers National Group Editor and National Sales Kym Argo [email protected] 082-785-9230 BEAUTY & FASHION Facebook and Instagram: 16 There’s nothing like a tweak of turquoise to keep that summer Get It National Magazines vibe going Website: getitmagazine.co.za

Business Manager FOOD & DRINK Norman Dawe 087-285-7888 18 Everyone’s a winner with Cafe del Sol’s trifecta of delectable Italian treats Distribution 087-285-7891 20 Pizza, pane, Pinotage and a four-stop wine tour – what’s not to Get It Joburg Northern Suburbs is love on the Jozi food front distributed free of charge. For a full list of where it is available phone 087-285-7891 Published by CTP Limited DECOR & GARDENING 24 We’re all aflutter about adding a fantastic ‘feathery’ touch to Competition rules The judges’ decision is final. Prizes cannot be our decor transferred or redeemed for cash. Competitions 26 Entice birds and bees into your garden with specially chosen plants are not open to the sponsors or Caxton

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Page 4 Crawford.indd 2 2020/01/13 10:11:28 A hot date! Some desirable reasons to celebrate this month Is there really a better time Artist. Social activist. A mentor If your new year resolution to 01 to feel inspired by stories to many South African get fit still hasn’t materialised, about love than during the month 01contemporary artists. These are fitting 02then a 4km guided walk on Melville of love? We think not ... which is why descriptions of David Koloane ... and Koppies and a chance to learn a little we’re so pleased Loving You – Songs now you can take the opportunity to history about who used to live there from the Musicals is on stage. The learn even more about his art in David is the perfect reason to pull on your music of Broadway is re-imagined Koloane: Chronicles of a Resilient walking shoes. You can also find out in this show with an award-winning Visionary. This exhibition promises how the animals and plants interact. cast. Auto & General Theatre on to celebrate his iconic legacy. Wits Make it a date with friends. Melville the Square. Until February 15. R100. Art Museum. Until February 22. Free. Koppies. From 3pm. R80 for adults, Details: theatreonthesquare.co.za Details: wits.ac.za/wam/exhibitions R40 for kids. Details: mk.org.za

Calling all music lovers ... the 12 Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra World Symphony Series Summer Season 2020 kicks oﬀ and promises to feature international conductors and soloists, along with top SA artists. Concert 1, the Valentine’s Variety Gala, conducted by William Eddins, comes just in time to celebrate with the one you love. Linder Auditorium. Until February 14. From R150. Details: tickets.computicket.com

If you’ve never experienced a 23 show by Andre The Hilarious Hypnotist ... then you need to book a ticket to one of his ﬁnal Joburg shows in the Andre The Hilarious Hypnotist Farewell Tour. With 28 years in the industry, Andre is set to travel abroad to practice his hypnosis on other willing participants ... but not before he entertains Joburgers one last time. Studio Theatre at Montecasino. Runs all the way through to February 23. R120. 01 Details: tickets.computicket.com ‘It’s astounding. Time is ﬂeeting. Madness takes its toll. But listen closely. Not A white rabbit; a grinning for very much longer...’ We can barely keep ourselves in control – and we’re 27 Cheshire cat; a Mad Hatter sure you won’t be able to either when you learn The Rocky Horror Show – these are just three of a host of characters who’ll take you and is on stage with a cast of some of SA’s best talent. We just can’t wait to watch your kids on a wonderfully magical the cast belt out The Time-Warp, Dammit Janet and all the other songs in adventure. An adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic, Alice in Wonderland, this musical that’s been a hit with audiences for more than a whopping four is brought to life in a fresh new way in this thrilling show. Studio Theatre decades! Teatro at Montecasino. Catch it throughout February until March 1. at Montecasino. Until March 22. From R130. Details: tickets.computicket.com [email protected] the Get to It for in advance least a month diaryat a date email the info If have page, you From R100. Details: tickets.computicket.com

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Page 06 Sorbet.indd 2 2020/01/14 11:05:08 Book club Half a dozen lovely reads, and one delicious rosé Fiona Walker is right up there at the top of A movie goddess with two Oscars, four our favourite chick-lit authors. Big, fat reads husbands, a whole string of lovers, and a story crammed with farmhouses and horses and to tell. Add a loving stepson, a beautiful and hanky-panky. Country Lovers is 595 pages of talented ghost writer and a few dangerous sheer joy. The perfect Valentine read. Head of secrets and you’ve got Nora Roberts at her Zeus, R315. best. Genuine Lies is her latest thriller-come- Old lies. New loves. Double lives. All set on love-story ... and it’s fab. Little Brown, R195. an island in the Caribbean. Elin Hilderbrand’s In Bruce Holsinger’s The Gifted School, a What Happens in Paradise is just the thing group of close friends and their children are for a lazy summer afternoon read on the living harmoniously in a peaceful, privileged lounger. Hodder & Stoughton, R325. community. But when a gifted school, with Cathy Kelly’s another fave ... her books just a few prestigious places, opens, there’s are warm, witty and just wonderful. The suddenly ﬁ erce competition ... and things Family Gift is the story of a big, messy, quickly turn sour. Headline, R325. and marvellous family, a glamorous and Lies Lies Lies. Adele Parks’ latest novel is all manipulative ex-wife, a new house in the happy families and perfect marriages. On the country (with a name, not a number!) ... surface. But add alcohol, secrets and lies, and and of Mildred (that nagging inner critic you’ve got a disaster just waiting to happen. who tells us we’re not good enough). Dark and moody and a fabulous twist. HQ / Orion, R285. Harper Collins, R318.

The prettiest, pinkest, most delish rosé is what we’re wanting this Valentine’s Day ... and we found it. The 2019 vintage of Perlé de Jean is all ripe, fresh berries, citrus zest and melon, and a froth of tiny bubbles. It’s magniﬁ cent with prawns (our meal of choice on the 14th), but lovely, too, with chicken and summer salads. You’ll ﬁ nd it for around R69.99 at Checkers, Makro, Food Lover’s Market and selected Spar & Tops@Spar stores.

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Page 07 BookClubFeb.indd 2 1/16/2020 3:30:14 PM Wish list Love is in the air and we’re all set for a red-hot date One for me, one for you! What’s Valentine’s month if it’s not a time to share and connect? Nomination invites us to do just that with its new communication strategy, ‘One for me, one for you’ – love it! It inspires us to not only choose little links to create own Nomination composable bracelets ... but as gifts for our friends as well. After all, the links are not only small jewels that represent the Florentine goldsmith tradition ... they’re symbols of love. (And with more than a whopping 2000 links to choose from, each bracelet is bound to become your very own story of adventures!) They’re super-fashionable with a stainless steel base decorated with 18K gold, 9K rose gold or sterling silver and you can choose links with a whole range of themes ... from initials to bright semi- precious stones, colourful enamels and even natural diamonds. Luckily for us, there’s a new Nomination store in Fourways Mall ... happy shopping! Details: #oneformeoneforyou or nomination.com/za-en

Could there really be a better time to pull off a fl irtatious-yet-eff ortless look than on Valentine’s Day? We think not ... and we’re gushing over the four fabulously feminine dress styles from the vibrant creations H&M has collaborated on with Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz. The main collection will be in stores in March only, so for now, we’re oohing over the four styles in the exclusive pre-drop – tunic, wrap, mini and tiered fl oor-length dresses in four exotic fl oral prints and colours like warm yellow, dusty pink, forest- green printed and coral-infused dark brown. The designer suggests we pair these dresses with minimal sandals, lavish earrings and a straw bag. Our Valentine

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Page 08 to 09 Wishlist.indd 2 1/17/2020 12:03:56 PM In love with the lap of luxury Picture this... You and your partner sip a bottle of Prosecco on a private patio at the luxurious Amani spa at The Houghton Hotel. You both stroll over for a dip in the heated plunge pool before unwinding with a blissful 90-minute massage. Surely this is what Valentine’s Month is all about! We were lucky enough to try the aromatherapy massage with detox slimming oil – and trust us, it’s the perfect way to cleanse after all the wining and dining over the holidays! Kicking off with relaxing bergamot oil, this massage fl ushes out toxins and breaks down fat oils – yay! A hot date’s not the only thing you need on There’s a range of treatments to choose your arm this Valentine’s Day. We’ve got our eyes on this from and all of them are sure to leave appealing nude croc mini shopper. R480 from Truworths. Details: truworths. you feeling totally revived and ready for co.za • Perfect for Valentine smooches … Lancóme Rouge In Love in Rose more Valentine spoils. We also suggest Tea, the prettiest lip shade for summer. R340 from Woolworths or your you head to the Skybar where you can favourite Lancóme stockist. sip a delicious cocktail while watching the golfers take a swing on the greens. For a real date night treat, stay over in one of the suites – the interior design is gorgeous! There are also seven, seriously lavish penthouses but the Rockstar Penthouse is really something to gawk at – think French champagne on arrival, top drawer silk PJs and a 24- hour butler! Its name is seriously fi tting – we can totally imagine this to be a rock star lifestyle. Now that’s an über- cool Valentine date night! Details: thehoughtonhotel.com

Platter those you adore ... and say cheese! If you long to share a snack with the one you love, the easiest (and arguably the tastiest) way is with a platter of tempting cheese and some fabulous wine. There’s a new, very delish option that’s just hit the shelves. Tomme de Looking for a little fashionable Waterkloof is a semi-hard, French-inspired cheese, locally handmade by the something to spoil the trendy man award-winning Healey’s Cheesery & Deli at the biodynamic Waterkloof Estate in your life? Lalela Scarf’s spring/ near Somerset West. This delectable newcomer is not only tasty and gentle on summer range has some lovely the palate, but vegetarian-friendly. A little sweet and spectacularly creamy, it’s accessories for men like pocket an easy melter (so perfect for burgers) and is exceptionally good when paired squares, bandanas and scarves to with a wine like the Waterkloof Seriously Cool Chenin Blanc. You’ll ﬁ nd it for brighten up any look. The colourful around R40 for 150g at Cheese Gourmet in Linden. Details: 011-888-5384. And pocket square pictured is R400. if you’re lucky enough to be heading to the Cape any time soon, you can visit Find Lalela Scarf at selected stores Healey’s Cheesery & Deli on the Sir Lowry’s Pass Road, Somerset West, daily in Joburg, like at the Four Seasons from 8.30am. If you time it right, on Mondays to Thursdays you can also view Hotel, Izzie’s Coﬀ ee and Elegance the cheese-making process. Details: healeys.co.za Jewellers. Details: thelalelascarf.org

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New hot spot A sky bar with a tremendous view and signature cocktails to match. A couple of great restaurants with options for healthy breakfasts, bugger-the-diet coﬀee and cake and brilliant dinners – including stupendous Asian choices at OKO. Blueberry Hill Boutique Hotel is new on the Honeydew block and trust us, it’s hot! Already heaving with well-heeled locals looking for a great night out, it’s a top-notch option for visitors looking for a new hotel to try. Final touches are being put to the private penthouse suites which will be on the market for those looking to permanently live the high life. Details: blueberryhillhotel.co.za Aneesa Adams, Geshika Vorster

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Page 10 Social Blueberry Hill Hotel v1.indd 2 1/16/2020 3:33:52 PM Nobby Mukoki, Dayle Mallinson, Kim Currin Leta and Prenisha Balraj You are beautiful Edgars Beauty recently held a colour masterclass, featuring Mihlali Ndamase, at The Marion on Nicol. The rooms at this stunning venue were eye-catchingly filled with desirable products from top beauty brands. We discovered our perfect foundation match with Estée Lauder IMATCH digital shade. In just four easy steps – highlight, contour, blend, then repeat – Mihlali worked her magic, transforming us from bare to beautiful and teaching us all the tricks and special touches to work with our flaws and give us that natural Phenyo Malele, Thobile Tshabalala make-up look for day or night. The afternoon’s luscious finale included sparkling wine, sushi and a gorgeous gift bag of products from the most sought-after beauty brands. Spoils for days! Details: edgars.co.za/beauty/make-up

Roslyn Draai, Shanitha Singh Bridgette Nyahunzvi, Fatima Mathai

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Social Beauty.indd 2 1/16/2020 3:35:22 PM Blanketing SA with kindness ‘More recently I’ve dedicated much of my time to When radio personality and philanthropist 67 Blankets, which I founded in 2013 for Nelson Mandela Day.’ Carolyn Steyn took on a casual dare, she had no The 67 Blankets initiative is renowned in South Africa but was actually started by a simple dare idea just how many knitters would be needled from Zelda La Grange, Madiba’s former assistant. ‘The plan was to quite literally make 67 blankets into creating a huge charity for Mandela Day for those in need,’ Carolyn says. ‘My sister arrived on Christmas Day with wool Carolyn Steyn is one of only a handful of people famous enough to and crochet hooks, but I soon realised I was play herself on a television show. Carolyn is a radio personality, actress, going to need a lot of help if I was going to philanthropist and, of course, is married to well-known businessman, achieve my goal before Mandela Day. As a result, Douw Steyn. We got her take on what we can do for Mandela Day this I reached out to friends on Facebook to help year, her acting history and a little advice when it comes to love. me. Never in my wildest dreams could I have You might remember Carolyn’s face from episodes of Generations imagined what an amazing response I’d get, how and she’s also played recent cameo roles in the movies Zulu Wedding a simple idea and a ball of wool could snowball and Blessers but her favourite role to date was performing opposite into an international movement for good and Nomsa Nene in PACT’s 1984 production of Poppie, based on the novel, make a change in this world.’ Die Swer are van Poppie Nongena by Elsa Joubert. ‘It toured for a And as for that goal of 67 blankets? It’s now year, playing to standing ovations nightly,’ Carolyn says. ‘The play really more than 67000 blankets which have been opened my eyes to so much of what was happening in South Africa at distributed in South Africa alone. ‘We’ve the time.’ That love of acting was further displayed doing a BA (Dramatic garnered several Guinness World Records but Arts) Honours at Wits University, followed by six years of acting classes our Massive Mandela Masterpiece has been our with the legendary Milton Katselas at the Beverly Hills Playhouse in Los biggest accomplishment to date, kick-starting Angeles, together with the likes of Kate Hudson, Giovanni Ribisi and the Mandela Centenary Celebrations,’ Carolyn Jeff rey Tambor. explains. ‘The largest portrait blanket in the Her fl air for the dramatic even extended into her love life, as she married world, depicting Nelson Mandela’s smiling face, Douw Steyn not once, but twice! ‘I fi rst met Douw in 1999 at The Saxon covered more than 7000m² and was unveiled at Hotel through a mutual friend,’ Carolyn says. ‘The very next day he invited the Zonderwater Maximum Security Correctional me out on a date. Life with him was a bit of a roller-coaster ride the fi rst Centre near Cullinan on April 24, 2018. The time around and I found it diffi cult to keep up. But he came to realise portrait, visible from space, was made up of what is truly important in life. When we got back together in 2012, he approximately 6000 blankets. The blankets were told me he couldn’t believe he had to wait until the age of 60 to fi nd distributed to communities in need throughout true happiness.’ Carolyn’s biggest piece of advice for relationships is South Africa with the help of Stuttaford Van Lines.’ refreshingly honest. ‘Don’t lose yourself in a relationship. Always keep your Her vision for 2020 is similarly patriotic. ‘I hope own identity … and keep your own bank account!’ This Valentine’s Day, to grow 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day Carolyn will be presenting a special Valentine’s Day edition on her radio even bigger globally,’ Carolyn says. ‘We’re in the show on Classic 1027, playing some of the world’s most beautiful music. process of creating a massive #StrongerTogether ‘After that, I’ll be enjoying a romantic dinner for two with my husband.’ – Springbok Blanket made of green and gold Carolyn Steyn has always been a philanthropist at heart with a lot of blankets to continue the celebrations of the Boks’ love to give. ‘It was ingrained in me by my mother, Yvonne, who grew recent victory at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. up in the orphanage, Nazareth House,’ Carolyn explains. ‘She knew what We aim to lay this out in the Eastern Cape – the it was like to be without, and as a result she was the most generous birthplace of our rugby captain, Siya Kolisi (and and kind woman I’ve ever known. Then I went to Jeppe High School for Nelson Mandela), before donating the blankets.’ Girls where staff , too, always made us aware of those less fortunate. As To get involved with 67 Blankets for Nelson a result, I’ve always tried my best to give back to those in need. When Mandela Day, fi nd the group of aff ectionately I was studying in the USA, I was invited onto the Guild of Big Sisters of named KnitWits on Facebook or follow them on Los Angeles, a mentoring programme which helps young girls build the Twitter and Instagram @67blankets. Alternatively confi dence they need to reach their full potential. go to 67blankets.co.za

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Text: TAYLA BLAIRE. Photo: PETER WHITFIELD. Make-up and hair: DEIDRE HOLTZER. Details: 082-894-9712. Beautyand thebrow Creating eye-catching looks is exactly what ‘brow-whisperer’ Michelle de Lima does with her expert use of tweezers and nifty ability to suss out bone structure

Ever gone for an eyebrow wax and emerged looking slightly more – surprised – than you planned? Or had half your eyelids’ skin removed? Or had threading so painful you actually thought waxing was better? Michelle de Lima, owner of Just Browzing in Parkmore, has heard it all. Michelle has been nicknamed the ‘brow- whisperer’ – a name acquired due to her ability to coax your natural brows back into the world of the living, all in the comfort of her candy-coloured studio. Years of overshaping mean nothing once you’re in Michelle’s hands. ‘It may take time – in some cases, a lot of time – but we will get those brows back to their former glory,’ Michelle says conﬁdently. And if you’re waiting for her to whip out the wax, you’ll hang about for a very long time. ‘Tweezing is the only way to go. It’s the gentlest on the skin and the most painless.’ At this point, you may well be shaking your head in disbelief, thinking of the tears you’ve shed when plucking out even a single wayward brow hair. Yet once Michelle gets to work, it’s true. ‘You just have to learn how to hold the brow in place while you tweeze. It’s the lack of hold that results in pain.’ Michelle’s tweezing magic speaks for itself. There’s no stencil here – no one-size-ﬁts-all approach. Michelle has spent decades learning how to speak the language of brows – the techniques needed to minimise pain and maximise results, the timing between each appointment every client needs, all the nips and tucks and most importantly, how to select the right shape based on the client’s face. ‘Your brow bone dictates which eyebrow shape suits you best. The problem comes in when you’ve seen a shape you like on someone else, ask the beautician to do it, then walk out disappointed because it was a shape that never belonged with your bone structure to begin with!’ . Photo: PETE . Photo: R WHITFIELD.

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neglect most. A quick course in waxing or threading just doesn’t cut it. It’ll do the job but in a ‘discount’ way, if that makes sense. It’s not bespoke, not tailored to your face to maximise natural beauty.’ This might be why you can sit on Michelle’s waiting list for months to nab that first appointment, and why most of her clients book their sessions six months ahead. But there’s hope in sight. Just Browzing has opened a training academy – Just Training Browz. ‘I don’t have space for many new clients but I love teaching. This Place of course is to train anyone, even someone with zero background in make-up or beauty, how to do exactly what I do. Basically, the course creates a mini-me.’ For those too nervous to go it alone and launch a Possibilities business from scratch, Michelle is open to the idea of someone joining her at Just Browzing. ‘There’s been some franchise interest but it’s not about copying and pasting my salon – clients need to know that when they see the name, Just Browzing, they’re getting the same level of service and client care I’ve spent years creating.’ The next course starts in March and takes place on Open Day Mondays. Twenty weeks later, you’ll emerge with the skills to be your own boss. ‘A graduate of the course 7 March 2020 needs decent lighting and a set of tweezers and they’ve got a business they can run in a rented studio, in a spare 08h30 - 12h00 bedroom at home, a student res, a retirement village … you name it,’ Michelle says. Best of all, Michelle refuses to take more than four students a course. ‘Each student needs personalised attention to ensure they develop their skills fully. The course is to train brow experts and that takes time. Rushing things is what leads to Collaborative problems – which is why I say I don’t do R80 brows. I fix R80 brows.’ If you’re keen to become a brow-whisperer and learn Creative from the best of the best, find Michelle on Instagram at @justbrowzingbrowbar for her studio and @justtrainingbrowz for the course details. Got a hot date this Valentine’s Day? Courageous ‘As tempting as it is to slather on the make-up, opting for contours, smoky eyes, bold brows and statement lip colour and so on, remember that make-up is meant to enhance your natural beauty Curious – not hide it. My favourite date look is sun-kissed and natural. Tinted lip balm, some bronzer, a little golden shimmer on the eyes, lashings of mascara and, obviously, finished off with beautifully shaped brows filled in so they look fuller, not drawn in with a crayon. You should still look like yourself, even Confident wearing make-up. Remember, your date wants to see you, not your ability to master kohl eyeliner.’ For the month of love, get a free foot massage with every lash lift (R350, tint included) with Kerry at The Compassionate Just Bar. Head to justbrowzing.co.za/the-just-bar/ to make an appointment! www.parktowngirls.co.za

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February in Joburg is stiﬂ ing … keep your hair oﬀ your neck with this smart hairband with large bow. R59.99 from Woolworths. Details: woolworths.co.za

Natural ﬂ ats … comfort with style. Yes please! R349 from Cotton On. Details: 011-883-1207.

If we’ve got it … we monogram it. This Elizabeth Summer clutch can be monogrammed with your initials. R690. Details: elizabethsummer.com Add a bold hit of colour with Chanel’s Le Vernis Longwear Nail Tom Ford’s Natural elements never go Colour. R455 Fleur de out of style … cane webbing from Edgars. Portoﬁ no … bucket bag. R459 from Zara. summer in a Details: zara.com bottle. R3050 from Edgars. Details: edgars.co.za

These may be ﬂ at but they’re seriously elegant. And so well priced, too. R299 from superbalist.com

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Compiled by: KATE ARGO After 12 years, chances are you’ve For patrons looking for a more had the pleasure of dining at the hands-on, cook-the-whole-dish- original Café del Sol in Olivedale or yourself vibe, you needn’t look Café del Sol Botanico – that, or you further than Italian masterclasses definitely know someone who’s said with the Flavour Academy, run ‘you have to go there’. It’s true – you by Café del Sol. An evening is do, otherwise, your appreciation spent following recipes (with their of Italian cooking isn’t complete. guidance, naturally) at your own Love, The word ‘cooking’ here is quite kitchen station in the Good Food deliberate. Yes, it’s fine dining but Studio at Pick n Pay on Nicol. ‘In it also feels like home … or what 2020, we’re keen on a Seasonal ‘home’ would be if your mama Series – summer, autumn, winter raised you to roll gnocchi when and spring with recipes and other kids your age were rolling ingredients which showcase food Play Dough. Luciana Treccani raised the seasonal freshness that’s her children (Chiara and Ryan) such a feature of Italian cooking,’ to do things with heart, and that Chiara says. Personal attention is permeates every aspect of the Café important, so only 24 places are del Sol legacy. It’s about love, it’s available at each session. We love about family and it’s always, always about the food. This year will see the family offering Cooking is our a variety of cooking classes. The first takes the form of monthly demonstrations in the Botanico passion and we show kitchen. It will showcase a three-course lesson on signature want people to Café del Sol dishes, followed by lunch. Twelve spots a class allow for the 50 per cent hands-on taste it in the cooking/50 per cent demo blend. Demonstrations for the Signature food we create Series can also be booked for a group or private occasion outside the monthly events. every day In our demo, we began with a starter of the lightest limoncello this idea for a date night with a risotto, followed by silky gnocchi difference and they’re sure to drenched in creamy Gorgonzola have something sexy planned for family sauce. Luciana and Chiara are Valentine’s Day… veritable mines of knowledge when When it comes to the recipes it comes to tips on Italian cooking. you learn at these demos or & ‘Semolina isn’t absorbed by the masterclasses, you can’t get Café del Sol ticks all the dough, which is why it’s perfect anything more authentically to coat the gnocchi pieces – it Italian. Chiara learned how to cook foodie boxes of taste, keeps them separate but is never from Luciana who, in turn, was absorbed, then is pulled away taught by her Nonna, who was appearance and soul to when it boils so it doesn’t affect born and bred in the Lombardy the flavour,’ Chiara explains. That’s region of Italy. You walk away with create an authentic touch just one of the many tricks we these family recipes so you can picked up during our demo lesson. re-create them in the comfort of of Italy right here in Jozi’s Decadent Nutella cheesecake your own kitchen – but it won’t rounded off the meal, all of which stop you going back for more! For northern suburbs was paired with an excellent, citrusy readers who are less into cooking Delaire Graff Sauvignon Blanc. ‘We and prefer a good tipple, the also offer wine pairing events with Landmark Bar adjoins Café del Sol dishes that aren’t on our menu, as Botanico and you can take part well as gin and chocolate pairings.’ in a mixology course taught by

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Chocoholics, listen up! If you’re a fan From sharing a of coconut then you of food absolutely have to grab a love bag of the new coconut ice in cheesy slice milk chocolate Chuckles. We. to indulging Just. Can’t. Stop. Eating. Them. A perfect indulgence for date night. R36.99 from in sweet Woolies. Details: woolies.co.za sipping and A wine tour in Jozi Taking a wine tour is not exactly chocolatey something you’d expect to do in Joburg delights, if there’s Plating North – but Tsogo Sun treated us to up pizza, one that’s given us an (even greater) one thing we love to quiche or appreciation of SA wines. a tart for your date? This At four diff erent stops we not only love on Valentine’s Day KitchenAid pizza wheel is a sipped, but also savoured some really must. R599 from YuppieChef. delicious dishes by local talented Details: yuppiechef.com chefs. You could do the little route ... it’s foodie treats! as part of your Valentine date – or choose to linger a little longer at Pizza, pane and pasta with a deliciously urban vibe one of them (they’re all lovely!). First stop, If ever a restaurant lived up to its name, it’s Urban Crust. Facing busy Jan Smuts the Palazzo, Montecasino – oh, what a Avenue in The Parks, the decor at this casually cool spot screams an urban romantic venue! We kicked off with a vibe – think black-and-white tiles mimicking city skyscrapers. Meanwhile, the taste from Constantia as we sipped Klein kitchen off ers a host of crusty delights. There are loads of pizzas to choose Constantia Sauvignon Blanc paired with a from, along with really trendy artisanal breads with funky names, like Urban tasty octopus salad at Medeo restaurant. White and Urban Gold. The uncommon names of some of the pizzas made us Totally yum! Next stop, the classy Level want to order them all – like Gangster Girl for the roasted chicken, peppadews, Four at 54 on Bath for an explosion of caramelised onions, chutney and avo; Lekker V for the fresh fl avour from the very fi rst bite of maple tomato, eggplant, onions, mushrooms and fresh basil and yuzu dumpling decorated with a and Gung Num-style for the Asian fl avour de- gold leaf. It paired perfectly with the boned smoked pork ribs, bacon, caramelised Newton Johnson Albariño 2018 from onions, corn and fresh coriander. We couldn’t upper Hemel en Aarde valley. Then it was resist tasting a whole bunch of them and time for a taste of Stellies at Sandton Sun’s they were all lick-the-plate delicious. Try San Deck. (The view is jaw-dropping!) The them with the gluten-free, caulifl ower Ernie Els Cabernet Sauvignon paired with and zucchini bases too. Fancy a grilled rib-eye, caramelised onions and Lady and the Tramp moment this wholegrain mustard was a highlight – we Valentine’s Month? Home-made just loved how this classic red paired with meatballs are on the menu! You a rich hearty dish. Our tour ended with a can drink just about anything you Franschhoek sipping at the stunning Luce like – we highly recommend the Southern Sun in Hyde Park. Picture vanilla coff ees and there are some lovely panna cotta, rhubarb purée, poached wines too. To complete your meal, rhubarb, ginger and champagne sorbet you’ve simply got to try a scoop from paired with Terra Del Capo Sangiovese – the gelato fridge. Worth. Every. Lick! what a treat at just the right spot to ‘wine Details: urbancrust.co.za and order bread down’. Oh, what a date these spots make! on WhatsApp: 083-702-2729.

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Food.indd 2 1/17/2020 12:06:18 PM Coff ee-chocolate pinotage. Bliss in a bottle! If you’re looking for an exceptional Pinotage this month of love, we’ve found a couple of great options – including the just released Diemersfontein The Prodigy, the third in this estate’s coff ee-chocolate Pinotage range. Lighter than the original, The Prodigy perfectly ticks the box for everyday enjoyment – it’s brilliant with South African staples like bobotie, bunny chow and braai – which all beg for a glass of Pinotage – while its versatility makes it a great partner with roast duck, lamb casserole and even chocolate souffl é. Serve it slightly chilled. R75. The much-loved coff ee and chocolate notes of the Original Diemersfontein Pinotage make it a wine worth savouring. Although a great partner to rich lamb casseroles and gentle Malay curries, the best companion for this wine is a rich, decadent chocolate dessert. Try it with a molten chocolate lava cake or chocolate pecan brownie – absolute heaven! You’ll fi nd it online for R127. Details: diemersfontein.co.za

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Page 24 to 25 Decor KATE.indd 2 1/16/2020 3:55:17 PM Page 24 to25Decor KATE.indd 3 Lovebirds atwitter aboutbirds thisseason. walls andsofasdressers. We’re all Pelicans andibisesdodos...onthe Oneofarange offramed bird prints, R2995 eachfrom Block&Chisel. Get It Joburg Northern Suburbs 25 Suburbs 20GetItJoburgFebruary Northern 1/16/2020 3:55:32 PM Compiled by: KATE ARGO This February we’re planting for the birds and the bees ... To get the year off to a good start, we’re going to plant fl owers that attract birds for their nectar or seeds. Sunbirds love indigenous wild dagga (Leonotis leonurus), aloes, strelitzia, Cape honeysuckle, proteas, red hot pokers and watsonia. The tinier sunbirds also seek out indigenous and garden salvia, like Black and Bloom or Big Blue, for their nectar. What’s great is that they’re all water-wise and heat-tolerant perennials that grow in full sun to semi-shade in ordinary garden soil. There are plenty of seed-loving birds too, so if you let annuals like marigolds, cosmos, sunfl owers, poppies and zinnias go to seed, you’ll be providing a natural supply of food instead of building a dependence on bird feeders. Our top tips ... Choose fl owers that grow best in your local area. • Prepare soil well before planting – adding in plenty of compost and fertilizer. • Plant a variety – with diff erent heights when they mature, and those that fl ower at diff erent times, to provide a constant source of nectar or seed. • Don’t deadhead – allow plants to go to seed. What the birds miss will pop up as new plants. • Don’t use insecticides. Birds also feed on insects that are attracted to the fl owers. • Include grasses with abundant seed heads. They’re attractive as accents when interspersed among the fl owers. Marigolds (above) are the hardiest of fl owers, with vibrant, Two of our favourites ... non-stop colour, and are great for attracting birds, while Wild dagga (Leonotis) – also a hot fave with bees – is Leonotis, also known as wild dagga, is an evergreen shrub available as a tall shrub with orange fl owers, or as a miniature variety with creamy peach coloured fl owers, native to South Africa. Really pretty fl owers and loads of nectar, which show up against rough-textured, dark green so it’s an excellent choice if you want to attract birds, bees and leaves. The plants fl ower from autumn to spring, when nectar is in short supply. This evergreen shrub is butterfl ies to your garden. frost-hardy, wind- and drought-tolerant, and accepts sandy soil and windy conditions. Elsewhere it grows in well-composted ordinary garden soil that drains well. Plants are happy in sun or light shade. You need to prune back hard after fl owering. Marigolds are the hardiest fl owers for sunny, summer gardens. They grow in ordinary garden soil and once established are drought- and heat-tolerant, providing vibrant non-stop colour. They respond well to fertilizing once a month. Marigold Strawberry Blonde is an aptly named mix of bicolour pastel pink, rose and yellow. When warmer, the fl owers are yellow- pink and when it gets cooler the pink-plum tones kick in. Let these rounded, bushy plants go to What’s seed for birds. the buzz? Smooth lips with Burt’s Bees Lip Balm. R75 from

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Tea in the garden. Love this Maxwell and Williams Birds of the World Toucan mug ... there’s a whole twitter of them, so collect them all. R79 from Adams Discount Centre. Details: 011-465-7928. What’s that plant? This month we’re loving – and using – Candide. This gardening app is inspirational, user-friendly, free – and one nobody with green Attract, identify and ﬁ ngers should be without. With enjoy birds in your loads of great features, the one we garden. Garden Birds use most is the Plant ID, which helps in Southern Africa us identify unknown plants, shrubs, by Duncan Butchart herbs and trees. Candide is designed isn’t new ... but it’s still to be useful for all levels of gardeners, the essential guide for from beginners to those who know locals. With proﬁ les of their way around a rake. Oh – and 101 birds that are likely keeping with the birds and the bees, to be found in gardens, we found some lovely ideas on there are descriptions building homes for birds, and articles and pics of each, along on plants bees love (hint – sage, with info on feeding, lavender, dahlias, stocks and cosmos breeding, calls and are sure to encourage them to buzz general behavior, as around your garden). Candide is free well as how to design a for download in the Google Play garden to attract birds. Store and Apple’s App Store. R230 from your local Details: candidegardening.com bookstore.

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