Lynné de jager. Absolute chocolate. 7de Laan se Nadia PRETORIA. Give the cold the (fashion) boot. 100% nature: the real deal on organic food

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1 PRETORIA Give the cold the (fashion) boot 7de Laan se Nadia Dit was n reuse sprong van geloof Absolute chocolate 100% nature: the real deal on organic food Lynné de jager BROOKLYN SE MEV. SUID-AFRIKA HET DIE WêRELD AAN HAAR VOETE SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD JUNE 2013

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3 contents GET IT Published by Capital Media Ltd. Editorial Phone Capital Media 32 Orpen Avenue Lydiana Pretoria Facebook: Get It Pretoria Magazine Editor Sunette Visser Journalists Natashia Slabbert Ryno Ellis Luke Gertenbach Ané Roux Layout Elzet Vermeulen Advertising Adri Bouwer Distribution Yolanda Maree National head office Kirsten Dugmore: Get It Group Manager Gregg Dunn: National Sales Manager Competition rules: The judges decision is final. Prizes cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. Competitions are not open to the sponsors or Caxton/Capital Media employees or their families. GET IT MAGAZINE reserves the right to publish the names of winners, who will be contacted telephonically and need to collect their prizes from Capital Media within 10 days. Cover: Lynné de Jager Photographer: Malan Kotzé Photography Styling: Aletté-Johanni Winckler Hair: Gary Rom Hair Dressing Make-up: Madeleine Botha Location: Die Werf Volume 8 Issue 5 June 2013 Why don t you... 4 Go out with your girls to a fabulous high tea, treat the whole family to Afrikaans theatre and music or just enjoy some me-time at an exhibition 5 Sway to the music of Michael Bublé, watch a movie with your hubby or read a Julie Cohen book WISH LIST 6 Your shopping hotlist for June Social 08 Nuwe galery en koffiewinkel open hul deure 09 Dames kook en kuier saam 10 Pajamapartytjie vir n goeie doel 11 Celebs show support for Adorn people 12 Lynné de Jager, Mev. Suid-Afrika 2011/2012 maak reg vir die Mev. Wêreld-kompetisie in China 16 7de Laan se nuweling, Simoné Nortmann, oor haar loopbaan 18 Andries Botha rocks the music scene 20 Crafter, Louisa van Stade, wants to keep empowering women 22 Three local biker women on what they love about riding their Harleys fashion & BEAUTY 26 Step out in style 28 Transform your man s wardrobe 32 Use the right colours to suit your skintone HEALTH 34 To choose organic food or not food 38 Indulge in chocolate 42 Pair your wine with salt decor 44 Omskep jou tuin vir die winter TRAVEL 54 Enjoy an abundance of wildlife 56 Lynnwood Glen se adrenalienslawe toer die wêreld plat Win 40 A hamper filled with goodies 58 Relax at Ingaadi Spa 44 June 13 Get It Pretoria 03

4 Out & About Pencil these events into your June diary right now! 1 Enjoy a lavish ladies High Tea in aid of non-profit project Girl Enhanced, which is aimed at cultivating self-respect, hope and a true sense of identity under young women. The stylish event features special guest speaker, Kona Brown Mrs United Nation International 2013, and gospel singing sensation, Bernice Borman. Mrs Modern Style 2012 Jansie Koekemoer will host an accessorising workshop and guests can look forward to a fashion show by F. Wilson Fashion Design. The event takes place at the Kiepersol Community Centre in Wierda Park from 09:00 until 12:00. Enquiries: Zelda Thompson at Liefling, die Movie word as n musiekblyspel na die Staatsteater gebring. Bobby van Jaarsveld is te sien in die rol van die held in dié gewilde produksie. Soos die titel Liefling verklap, is hierdie storie ontleen aan die immergroen treffer van Gé Korsten. Vertel deur ou en moderne Afrikaanse treffers onder andere Kinders Van Die Wind, Voshaarnooi, Neem My Op Vlerke, Kaptein en Spieëltjie is hierdie n lieflike romantiese komedie vir die hele gesin. Liefling vertoon vanaf 2 tot 30 Junie by die Staatsteater in Pretoria. 04 Get It Pretoria June 13 5 Leon van Nierop besoek die Waverley biblioteek om oor sy aangrypende nuwe boek, Snydokter, te gesels. Die hoofkarakters in hierdie boeiende spanningsverhaal is gebaseer op karakters uit die werklike lewe. Lapauitgewers se hoofkaraktersoektog in 2012, waar die publiek uitgenooi is om raaisels te ontrafel na aanleiding van leidrade, het vir die hoofkarakter en twee newe-karakters in hierdie fiktiewe verhaal gesorg. Leon van Nierop besoek die Waverley biblioteek op 5 Junie om 19:00. Koste beloop R40 per persoon. Appreciate and enjoy local art talent at Kievits Kroon Country Estate s latest art exhibition Getting there. Kievits Kroon, situated just outside Pretoria, hosts the art exhibition for a second time in collaboration with two Pretoria art galleries, Platform on 18th and Front Room Art. Getting there features the works of promising local artists Lance Friedlande, Wayne Vivier, Ronel Kellerman, Talitha Els, Katlego Modiri, Malose Pete and Cobus Haupt. The exhibition is open to everyone and runs from 9 to 23 June. For more information visit 15 Boekliefhebbers kan regmaak vir n heerlike boekebederf by Graffiti Boeke se winter voorskou. By dié kuier-geleentheid kry lesers n blik op noemenswaardige titels wat binnekort hulle verskyning op boekwinkels se rakke maak. Izak de Vries van Lapa-uitgewers bied insig oor die top titels waarna boekwurms kan uitsien. Graffiti Boeke se winter voorskou vind plaas by Stephnie s Restaurant by Lynnwood Bridge vanaf 09:30 vir 10:00. Kaartjies beloop R50 per persoon en sluit ligte verversings en tee en koffie in. 26 Pretorianers kan die tiende Innibos Kunstefees nie misloop nie. Dié fees vind vanaf 26 tot 29 Junie in Nelspruit plaas. Die afskopkonsert sluit gunstelinge Kurt Darren, Nicholis Louw, Lianie May, Ray Dylan, Elizma Theron en MoniQue in. Voeg meer as 300 snuffelstalletjies, lekker feeskos en n lafenissie vir die keel by, en Innibos Kunstefees 2013 bevat al die regte bestanddele vir n fees der feeste.

5 Review VIEW STAND UP GUYS Seeing as Father s Day is celebrated this month, why don t you trade in the usual romantic tearjerker and treat your man to a macho action crime movie instead? Stand up guys is a classic crimecomedy starring Hollywood legends Al Pacino and Christpher Walken as two ageing criminal masterminds. The pair is reunited after Pacino s character is released on parole after serving nearly 30 years in jail. Together with their former getaway driver, the three men team up for a night of mayhem. However, things become murky between the old friends when a powerful mob boss orders the one to kill the other or face death himself. Restriction: 16 L. Release date: 7 June. LISTEN TO BE LOVED Canadian star Michael Bublé is known for having a huge South African following. No surprise then that local fans are delighted with the release of his eight-studio album, To be loved, which features the hit single, It s a beautiful day. The album features four original Bublé classics as well as ten fantastic covers that include a few unique compilations. The soulful singer teams up with actress Reese Witherspoon for popular song Something Stupid, while After all features Bryan Adams. read DEAR THING Claire and Ben are the perfect couple. But behind the glossy facade, they have desperately been trying for years to fall pregnant. The stress is taking its toll on their marriage and while Claire is ready to give up hope and get on with her life, Ben is not. Then Ben s best friend, Romily, offers to conceive via artificial insemination and carry the baby for them. Romily acts in good faith, believing it will be easy to be a surrogate since she is a single mother who has no desire for any more children. Being pregnant with Ben s child, however, soon stirs up all sorts of emotions including one she has kept hidden for a very long time - Ben is the only man she has ever loved. Two mothers with one baby that belongs to both of them, but which only one of them can keep. Don t miss it! June 13 Get It Pretoria 05

6 Wish List Add warmth to winter with great gifts Comfortable style Brave the cold weather with a beautiful hooded coat. This lovely number from Kelso, featured in one of this season s favourite colours, will help any fashionista stay stylishly hot during the cooler climate. The navy blue pea coat with fur trim (R599,95) is available at selected Edgars stores nationwide. Go to getitonline.co.za for more shopping. Step out with Pringle Spice things up with this fiery red handbag. This eye-catching Amaryllis tote (R2 999,00) from Pringle will have your girlfriends seeing red. Pringle of Scotland, an iconic brand founded in 1815 at the birthplace of the Scottish knitwear industry, is available at selected Stuttafords stores nationwide. Pringle of Scotland stores are situated in Menlyn shopping centre, Irene Mall and Glen Village shopping centre. Add colour to your look Embrace winter in a fantasy of colour with a rich palette of gemstones. Let light and brilliance caress your face with stylish stud earrings by Jenna Clifford. Set in solid white gold, these stunning earrings will no doubt ward off any winter blues. The earrings are mastercrafted in white gold and set with Rhodelite, Lolite, Citrine and Amethyst. Exclusively available from Jenna Clifford studios. Prices from R2 900, Get It Pretoria June 13

7 His and Her watches Father s Day does not need to be all about dad spoil the both of you with His and Her watches from Luminox. Luminox was founded in 1989 and the luxurious Swiss brand continues to offer cuttingedge luminescence and readability in its line of high-performance sports watches. Keep track of time in a stylish manner with a steel colourmark watch for Her (R5 995,00). This silver face watch in stainless steel casing is waterresistant and offers night visibility for up to 25 years. The steel colourmark chrome watch for Him features sapphire glass and anti reflective coating. (R5 995,00). Luminox watches are available at The Grove shopping centre. Enjoy wine at the perfect temperature This wine thermometer is a functional masterpiece. Simply strap it around a bottle of wine and it displays the temperature of the wine within minutes. Jacob Wagner, a Red Dot Designer Award Winner, designed the wine thermometer (R399,95). The thermometer can be ordered via Healthy looking skin within weeks BIOEFFECT EGF Serum, a next-generation antiageing serum, recently launched in Pretoria. This beauty product promises to improve the appearance and health of skin by encouraging the skin to repair its own cells. Its key ingredient is Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), a substance which occurs naturally in human skin and has the ability to speed up the rate of cell turnover. With age, the level of these cellular activators within our skin decreases and our skin renews itself less frequently - looking look less radiant and more wrinkled over time. According to BIOEFFECT, regular use of the EGF Serum reverses this process and gives visible, dramatic improvements within weeks. June 13 Get It Pretoria 07

8 Get social networking Marie, Henru en Hennie Kruger Galery bekoor Petro Neal In Wierdapark is daar nou n nuwe kuns, kos en musiek kuierplek waar heerlike kos en n fees vir die oë die gees subtiel oorreed om langer te vertoef. By die bekendstelling van Elno Art Gallery en Koffiewinkel het die tyd behoorlik stilgestaan en het gesinne saam in die pragtige Pretoria-weer gekuier. Ben van Wyk Rian en Lynette Grobler Jamie Sharpe, Chantal en Menandie Pieterse Jack Jonck en Rikus de Villiers

9 Amanda Kuit en Careen Geldenhuys Leonie Parsens en Ena Grobbelaar Liesel Krause-Wiid en Henda van der Merwe Trudi Pietersen, Stienie Ludik, Christine Badenhorst en Ester van den Berg Kook en kuier Smullekker kosmaakgeheime is onlangs by n gesellige Kook en Kuier-damesdag uit die mou gelaat. Amateursjefs en meesterkokke kon eerstehands aanskou hoe bobaas kok, Hannari Bester, watertand disse, van n heerlike hoendergereg tot n geurige pizza, binne enkele minute in Argillapotte optower. Bekende dieetkundige, Amanda Kuit, het ook die geheim agter gesonde tog smaaklike geregte verklap, terwyl Liesel Krause-Wiid gaste se harte met pitkos vir die siel gevoed het. Vroue het beslis hulle kosmaakvernuf opgeknap by dié geleentheid wat ten bate van CMR Gauteng-Oos deur die Willa Krause Groep aangebied is. Karen Badenhorst en Lynda Nell Maureen Brits en Ellie Schuin Liezel Kleynhans en Marinda Malan Ronel Botha en Sandra Odendaal Carine Jonker, Carol Jonker en Yvonne Pieterse June 13 Get It Pretoria 09

10 Get social networking Marilese Barnard, Sanette Smith en Marlene Tromp Plant Steyn en Elsabet Blom Pret in pajamas Snoesige pantoffels, melkskommelkleurige kamerjasse en oulike teddiebere was volop by Dynamic Women for Children (DWC) se Girls Only Pajama Party. Skreeusnaakse spreker Elsabé Aldrich, n pretprater van beroep, het vroue behoorlik aan die giggel gehad met haar tema n Sappige vrou voel tuis in haar eie vel. Dié prettige pajamapartytjie is gehou ten bate van DWC, n niewinsgewende organisasie wat behoeftige kinders van n informele nedersetting in Kameeldrift bystaan. Esta Dreyer en Esie Powell Frieda du Toit en Elsabé Aldrich Ronél en Chanthal Joubert, Bernice Lubbe en Rensia Eysele Annemarie Smith, Joey de Weerd, Erika Opperman en Susan Cross Erna, Charmaine en Elaine Strauss 08 Get It Pretoria March 13

11 Estelle Maré and Annaline Prinsloo Selma Nel and Hendie van Heerden Jacobus le Roux and Janis Ellis Be adorned Many celebrities attended the official ADORN launch at the magnificent Royal Elephant Hotel in Centurion recently. The launch was a massive success with delicious, healthy treats and live music to soothe the guests. Many famous faces like singer Corlea, socialite Loui Fish and Mrs Tshwane, Tracy Minnie, showed their support for their favourite skincare products from the ADORN skincare range. Gert van Wyk and Jalane Arnold Tracy Minnie and Elize Maré Luke Fish, Loui Fish and Schalk van Heerden Jorine Edwards Carla Streicher and Elizna Becker Eugene and Natasha Brits Karen Coomber June 13 Get It Pretoria 11

12 Get Behind Mrs SA Die wêreld aan haar voete Die vurige Lynné de Jager vertoonwoordig Suid-Afrika later vanjaar by die glansryke Mev. Wêreld-kompetisie in China. Dié skoonheidskoningin van Brooklyn gesels met Natashia Slabbert oor haar drome vir die Mev. Wêreld-kroon en lig die sluier oor wat soms agter die skerms aangaan. Ek is glad nie n pageant poppie nie, erken die plattelandse nooi met n helder laggie terwyl sy haar koppie tee stadig om en om roer en die koue herfs skemerlug soos n kombers om ons toesak. Ek is heel gemaklik in plat skoene en n bolla op my kop en voel nie ek hoef heeldag soos n skouperd rond te loop nie, sê sy met n skalkse glimlag. Wag, ek weet nie of skouperd heeltemal die regte woord is nie, sê-vra sy met n ondeunde blik in haar oë terwyl sy oor die rand van haar spierwit koppie na my loer. Die vurige Lynné de Jager, Mev. SA 2011/2012, is beslis nie bang om n ding op sy naam te noem nie. Dié smeulende donkerkop verteenwoordig Suid-Afrika in September by die glansryke Mev. Wêreldkompetisie in China en dit gons in binnekringe dat onse Mev. SA een van die gunstelinge is om met die kroon weg te stap. Maar wat reken die plattelandse nooi, wat in die klein dorpie van Ermelo grootgeword het, is haar kanse om dié internasionale titel later vanjaar in te palm? Wel, ek wil baie graag wen. Die beste posisie wat n Mev. SA nog by n Mev. Wêreld-kompetisie kon behaal is die Top 6 ek hoop om dit te verander. Haar selfvertroue is aansteeklik moontlik dié karaktereienskap wat later vanjaar in haar guns kan tel. Alhoewel sy oorborrel van selfvertroue en gemaklik is in haar eie vel, bly haar platskoenvoetjies egter plat op die aarde en is daar geen arrogansie by haar te bespeur nie. n Belofte wat Lynné aan haarself gemaak het aan die begin van haar Mev. SA reis n paar jaar gelede - n belofte om nederig te bly en nie die glans na haar kop te laat gaan nie. Om beslis nie soos n skouperd rond te trippel nie. Dit is só maklik om iemand anders in hierdie bedryf te word. Maar ek hoef nie soos iemand anders te lyk of op te tree nie. Ek kan net myself wees. Dit is die een belofte wat ek aan myself gemaak het toe ek hierdie wêreld betree het om getrou te bly aan myself, maak nie saak wat nie. Hoekom nou verander? verduidelik sy. Dit is egter makliker gesê as Dit is só maklik om iemand anders in hierdie bedryf te word gedaan in n internasionale bedryf wat soms bekend staan vir sy dramas en divas, oppervlakkige glimlaggies en wêreldvrede. Talle Hollywood-rolprente en skinderblaaie het al behoorlik die draak gesteek met die skoonheidsbedryf en oor wat regtig agter die skerms aangaan. Is die deelnemers dan regtig so katterig as wat hierdie gerugte uitmaak? Lynné erken dat dié stories nie altyd blote mites is nie, maar dat daar soms waarheid in hierdie Hollywood persepsies steek. Sy het al self n paar keer deurgeloop. Sjoe, deelnemers is soms verskriklik bitsig. Ek het n groter liggaamsbou ek meen ek dra nie n nommer 30 nie ek is n 36. Maar ek was nog nooit so maer in my lewe as tydens die Mev. SA-kompetisie nie. Net voor ek op die verhoog in my swemkostuum moes loop het een van die deelnemers vir my gesê, Ag dit is so jammer dat jy nooit maer sal wees nie. Gelukkig was ek seker met my eie identiteit en het my nie daaraan gesteur nie. Ek het net gedink smile and wave. Haar eerlikheid is verfrissend dié Pretoriase skoonheidskoningin trek nie sommer n blink baadjie bo-oor n brulpadda aan nie. Daarom is sy ook nie huiwerig om haar mening te lug oor skoonheidskompetisies vir kinders nie. Sy voel sterk dat ouers versigtig moet wees as dit by sulke kompetisies kom. Veral as n jong meisie nog nie weet wie sy is nie en nie seker is oor haar karakter en identiteit nie want dit kan jou breek. Dit is heeltyd n mental game en as jy onseker oor jouself is kan dit jou regtig 12 Get It Pretoria June 13

13 gooi. Daar is telkens n nederigheid en n sagtheid aan die pragtige donkerkop wat gedurende haar onderhoud deurskemer veral wanneer sy oor kinders praat. Die 28-jarige Pretorianer was as Mev. SA nou betrokke by die Hunger and Thirst Foundation n voedingskema vir kinders wat fokus om volhoubare oplossings te bied. Sy kon daarin slaag om R vir dié liefdadigheidsorganisasie, wat bitter naby na aan haar hart lê, in te samel. Die Hunger and Thirst Foundation sal altyd vir my uitstaan en is baie na aan my hart. Dit was ongelooflik om te sien hoe die kinders by die projek baat en gewig optel. Lynné wil ook graag eendag haar eie rugbyspan, of bus vol kinders, saam met haar man Wilhelm grootmaak en sy voel die tyd is nou reg. Die egpaar, wat onlangs hulle vierde huweliksherdenking gevier het, het hulle ongebore kindjie in 2009 verloor na n traumatiese ervaring toe n swanger Lynné en n vriendin in Germiston gekaap is. Die rowers het skote op die vroue afgevuur en hul rakelings gemis. Die volgende dag het die paartjie die baba verloor. Dít na die pasgetroude paartjie n paar maande vroeër deur sewe gewapende mans tydens n gewapende huisroof aangehou is. Lynné het intussen deur die seer gewerk en glo sy het met meer meegevoel vir ander mense aan die ander kant uitgekom. Daarom wil sy ook graag in haar rol as skoonheidskoningin ander bystaan in nood en hulle bemoedig. Aan die begin het almal vir my gesê alles gebeur met n rede. Ek het gedink, Ag, sjoesh man. Dit is nie iets wat jy dan wil hoor nie. Ander het weer geïnsinueer dat ons iets verkeerd gedoen het. Dit was baie seer en n moeilike tyd. Ek kon glad nie verstaan waarom dit gebeur het nie. Nou het ek vrede, ek verstaan 100%. Ek wil ander aanmoedig om net te bly glo en jou vertroue in God te plaas daar is n groter prentjie, sê sy sag. Dit is na hierdie traumatiese ervarings wat Lynné, wat voorheen voltyds Pilates klasse (onder andere vir die Blou Bulle) aangebied het, en hier en daar modelwerk gedoen en in musiekvideos verskyn het, besluit het om haar drome voluit na te jaag. XXXXX 12 Get It Pretoria XX

14 Get Behind Mrs SA n Paar jaar later is sy as Mev. SA gekroon. Dit was my heel eerste kompetisie ooit. Ek wou graag my eie brand stig en het gehoop Mev. SA kan my groot deurbraak wees. Alhoewel ek glad nie die bedryf geken het of geweet het wat om te verwag nie, het alles net in plek geval. Toe die groot oomblik aanbreek, het ek net gedink, Lynné, besef jy jou hele lewe het nou net verander en dat dit waaroor jy gedroom het, nou net gebeur het? Dié passievolle vrou droom nou oor die Mev. Wêreld-kroon en die platform wat hierdie titel moontlik kan skep om n verskil in ander se lewens te maak. Is daar al n paar vlinders wat in haar maag rondfladder oor dié groot geleentheid? Ek begin nou baie uitsien en het al begin oplees oor die weer en bietjie Mandaryns - n paar maklike frases in elk geval - begin leer. Ek raak nou regtig opgewonde, borrel sy. Ek sien werklik uit na die reis en kan nie wag om te sien wat in China gebeur nie. * Deel in Lynné se opwindende reis na die aanloop van die Mev. Wêreldkompetisie deur haar te volg op Twitter Wat jy nie oor Mev. Suid-Afrika weet nie * As ek op n eiland saam drie mense gestrand moes wees hoop ek dit is saam met my man Wilhelm, Jamie Oliver en n top entertainer of komediant wat ons kan vermaak. * My gunsteling stel winterpajamas is my snoesige charcoal slipper boots, bloedrooi knee-high sokkies, n ou swart Adidas sweetpakbroek (die gemaklikste broek in die wêreld) en n pienk hemp. * Die een kledingstuk in my kas wat my soos n miljoenêr laat voel is my swart high-waisted broek met wye pype. Ek kan altyd enigiets saam dit aantrek en fantasties voel. * Die eienskap wat ek die meeste in ander mense bewonder is eerlikheid. Maak nie saak wat die ander persoon sê nie, dit vat moed om die waarheid te praat. Al is dit nie altyd lekker om te hoor nie, waardeer ek dit as mense eerlik is. * My guilty pleasure (Achilles-hiel) is beslis skoene. Ek het verskriklik baie skoene. Ek is dol oor gekleurde skoene en ook enige skoene wat anders is. * My top skoonheidswenke is moet nooit met enige grimering gaan slaap nie en beskerm jou vel teen die son. Ek glo aan hierdie twee goed soos die Bybel. Fotograaf: Malan Kotzé Photography Lynné de Jager word met trots geborg deur: marius@vdwesthuizen.com 14 Get It Pretoria June 13

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16 Get Acting Primadonna Die sprankelende Simoné Nortmann het onlangs haar buiging in 7de Laan gemaak. Dié belowende aktrise praat openhartig met Get It oor hoe die verlede se seer haar vir hierdie opwindende deurbraak in haar loopbaan voorberei het. Daar is nie n sweempie van rebelsheid in die petite blondekop te bespeur nie. Simoné Nortmann se openhartigheid en nederigheid is verfrissend - n rariteit in die genadelose vermaakliheidsbedryf. Dié 23-jarige aktrise het onlangs bekendheid verwerf vir haar rol as die parmantige tiener, Nadia, in 7de Laan. Sy verskil egter wêrelde van die rebelse skoolmeisie wat sy in Suid-Afrika se gunstelingsepie vertolk. Haar grou oë vonkel n warm uitnodiging en haar oop glimlag is opreg waar sy met Get It oor die opwindende nuwe wending in haar loopbaan gesels. Dit is duidelik dat die Pretorianer met die sagte Kaapse aksent n hart het vir die opstandige tiener in wie se skoene sy met sulke ywer geklim het. My karakter, Nadia, is n graad 11-meisie wat wegloop van die huis om haar pa in Johannesburg op te soek. Hulle het nie n hegte verhouding nie - eintlik glad nie n verhouding nie - en dit vertel bietjie meer oor Nadia se seer en die rede agter haar rebellie, vertel die jong aktrise met n sagte trek om haar mond. Die sleutel agter Simoné se sterk band met haar karakter lê juis hierin opgesluit - haar ouers is geskei toe sy vier jaar oud was en sy het gevolglik, nes haar sepiekarakter, sonder n pa grootgeword. Dit is wat my weggeblaas het van die rol. Ek weet nie of ek n ander rol so goed sou kon vertolk nie. Ek het n hart vir haar karakter en kan so identifiseer met haar seer. Die verskil is net dat sy rebelleer en haar pa toets waar ek weer vir my pa se liefde probeer werk het. Nadia leef haar seer anders uit as wat ek op skool gedoen het, ek was só n goody two shoes, maar dit kom uit dieselfde pyn, erken sy prontuit. As tiener het Simoné op verskeie gebiede uitgeblink. Sy was onder die Top 10 Akademie en hoofmeisie van Hoërskool Centurion in haar matriekjaar. Dié talentvolle blondekop het egter deur diep waters geworstel, veral met depressie. Ek was op skool, en later weer in my tweede en derdejaar op universiteit, baie depressief. Depressie is n moeilike onderwerp - mense skram weg van die onderwerp af en wil nie daaroor praat nie. Sy dink diep na terwyl die herinneringe van gister in haar geheue afspeel voordat sy met n geruste glimlag As ek nou oor my lewensverhaal terugkyk, kan ek net getuig dat die Here skoonheid uit chaos skep verder vertel. Ek moes leer: gaan jy op jou emosies of op jou geloof staatmaak - glo dat Hy wel daar is en Sy krag vir jou genoeg is in jou swakheid? Wanneer jy Hom nie voel nie, word jou geloof regtig getoets. Hoe anders gaan jy nou weet of jou geloof substance het? As ek nou oor my lewensverhaal terugkyk, kan ek net getuig dat die Here skoonheid uit chaos skep. Ek het geleer the joy of the Lord is my strength en smooth seas never make good sailors. Dit is juis hierdie kanniedood houding wat verseker dat Simoné nie vandag wegskram van enige uitdagings nie en geneig is om wat ook al haar lewenspad kruis met waagmoed aan te durf. Soos die oudisie vir 7de Laan. Ek het nog nooit formele kamera opleiding gehad nie. Met my oudisie was dit die eerste keer voor die kameras. En dit is multi-cam, met ander woorde verskeie kameras van verskillende hoeke wat terselfdertyd opneem. Die oudisie het nie goed verloop nie. Ek dink ek het sulke gróót gesigsuitdrukkings gegooi hulle het nie geweet wat om met my te maak nie, skerts sy terwyl sy snaakse gesigte trek. Simoné se absolute passie vir toneelspel het egter in haar guns getel - dit is duidelik dat die opvoerende kunste deur hierdie jong vrou se are bruis. Sy glimlag ondeund wanneer sy terugdink aan waar haar liefde vir toneelspel begin het. Ek was van jongs af n klein performer. n Regte drama queen. My ma vertel altyd toe ek n klein dogtertjie was, het ek op die toonbank by KFC gedans en gesing vir n ekstra ietsie. n Regte street performing artist, lag sy. Simoné se lewenspad het egter n paar keer byna n wye 16 Get It Pretoria June 13

17 Teks: Natashia Slabbert. Fotograaf: GB Jordaan kronkelpad, weg van die kreatiewe kunste af, gedraai. Sy wou aanvanklik na skool teologie studeer maar het gedurende haar eerste lesing as eerstejaarstudent besef dit wat sy wil doen om mense as dominee te bereik kan sy beter deur haar beroep as akteur bereik. Sy het onmiddellik koers verander na die BA-Tale rigting en na vier jaar haar Drama-graad aan die Universiteit van Stellenbosch einde 2012 voltooi. Aan die begin van hierdie jaar het die petite blondekop met haar borrelende optimisme en skerp sin vir humor se lewenspad weereens haar amper weg van die verhoë en vermaaklikheidswêreld gelei nadat sy besluit het om in die onderwys verder te studeer. Ek is nog altyd lief vir kinders en het na die dramagraad, na ek baie opsies versigtig oorweeg het, besluit om die HOD te doen. Ek het egter in my tweede dag in die klas sterk ervaar hierdie is nie my roeping nie. Ek het gevoel die Here het groter planne met my en ek moet net daarin glo. Ek hoef nie te compromise nie, ek kan doen waarvoor ek regtig lief is, verduidelik sy passievol. Enkele dae na Simoné die onderwysstudies gestaak het in n skuif wat sy beskryf as n reuse sprong van geloof, het die rol in 7de Laan haar pad gekruis. Ek hoor gedurig hoe akteurs van die een oudisie na die ander oudisie gaan sonder enige terugvoer. Of dat daar vir jou gesê word dat jy n call back van n oudisie dalk eers na vier jaar kan kry. Dit is regtig taai in hierdie bedryf. Na die oproep dat ek die rol gekry het sjoe, ek het op my knieë geval en net gebid. Die trane het oor my wange gestroom van dankbaarheid. Want ek het geweet - this is it. Gaan na getitonline.co.za vir nog foto s.

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19 Get Soulful Rock & Roll dreams Andries Botha, Erasmuskloof s quintessential rocker and former frontman of popular rock bands like Georgia and Mean Mr Mustard, is releasing his new solo album soon. The family man chats to Get It about the language of music, mixing it up on his new album and the crazy life of rock and roll. Text: Natashia Slabbert. Photographer: Ryno Ellis As a 10-year-old boytjie you picked up a guitar for the first time. Is this where your love for music began? That is exactly where it all began. I grew up in a home where music formed part of our daily existence. I remember my dad playing guitar on the small stage in our home when I asked him, What is that? Then and there my dad showed me the chords A, D and E and I immediately played it perfectly. The next day my dad bought me a guitar and a guitar book and my life started. Music is my everything and the language that I understand. William Shakespeare said, Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent. You later formed the band Georgia with your two brothers Philip (better known as Ghapi) and Conrad Botha. What stands out from this era? What an experience to be able to perform in a family band. Georgia was probably one of the most popular bands in South Africa between 1989 and We were definitely at our best during this time. I started singing in Afrikaans for the first time during the Georgia era and it was unbelievable to be part of such an amazing band. Georgia and the band will always remain special. It provided a platform for each of us in our own unique way. Do you have any funny stories to share from your time as lead guitarist on popular KykNet show Dit is hoe dit is, met Steve? There are many. The day Steve conducted the interview with well-known nudist, Beau Brummel, we were all on stage literally naked with only our instruments it was hysterical and a once in a lifetime experience. We had a rock and roll show once where the challenge was to see how far we could throw television sets. Yes, it is crazy but hey, that is rock and roll for you. There are definitely plenty of stories to tell, however, what stands out is to have had the opportunity to work alongside the artists and team. People do not realise how much work goes into the production of such a television programme. I learned an incredible deal about recordings, television and people. How did your experience as lead vocalist of Georgia differ from your experience at Mean Mr Mustard? I brought my own sound to Mean Mr Mustard but I must add that for me the original lead vocalist, Mark Beling, will always stay synonymous with the band s sound. My time with the band was great and I had an incredible hit with the song Angel. Mean Mr Mustard was a stepping stone on the way to my new album. Both Georgia and Mean Mr Mustard were rock bands and the energy was unbelievable and very similar. Tell us more about your new album Kyk Op? I have been working on the album for two years - a project that lies very close to my heart. We are planning to release Kyk Op on 8 July. This time around the music is calmer. Music for the connoisseur. I brought in different styles and I think it brings a new sound to Afrikaans music. Maybe people are going to see a different side of me and not the rebel. My softer side definitely emerges on the new album. Do any of the songs on Kyk Op tell a personal story? The album is definitely about the difficult times in my life and what I had to go through to reach this point. I think the title of the album says a lot. I enjoy listening to Lotus FM where I got the inspiration to mix Afrikaans with Indian sounds. Another song that stands out is Lugballon the album is definitely about my story. When the instruments are packed away and the stage lights switched off, who is Andries Botha really? Andries is a normal family guy who enjoys spending time with his family. Quality time is scarce and I try to use every opportunity to spend with my child and my wife. I do not switch off from music easily because it is all around us and therefore I am forever tuned in to listen and create. If you did not earn a living through music, what other career would you pursue? Definitely a chef. I enjoy cooking and the creative process is similar to making music. Are there other music projects lined up in the near future? There are different projects lined up but at this stage I cannot give away too much. This is definitely my time. The next album is already in my head a 2014 production with fellow musicians and tours. Watch this space. Lastly, tell us something about yourself that not many people know. Not many people know that I am actually not from around here but from the Blou Planeet. No wait, on a serious note - I am a very private person but will share that I am actually a true kaalvoet-klonkie boerseun that hates wearing shoes. June 13 Get It Pretoria 19

20 Get Crafting Shaping lives Arts and crafts shaped not only the life of Villieria s Louisa van Stade but also the lives of many underprivileged women. As Louisa van Stade welcomes me into her quaint home in Villieria, I am taken aback by the many beautiful artefacts that await me inside. At first glance her home looks like any other, but inside it unveils a story of a life lived with passion. Her own creativity and dedication to teach others to create, resulted in a platform to empower and uplift other women. While getting better acquainted the shy wife and mother gives me a tour of her home and many of the crafts she helped others to create. I quickly come to learn that even though this benevolent woman spends a lot of time on philanthropy, she is still an artist at heart. As we enter her crafts workshop she spontaneously smiles. She lights a burner, puts on her safety glasses and effortlessly melts a piece of glass while explaining, I was born to help those in need and craft is my medium to do just that. Born and raised in Pretoria, Louisa studied at Pretoria Technikon and Unisa. Soon after, she qualified as a goldsmith and her career began as a lecturer for the Jewellery Department at Pretoria Technikon. She later headed the Jewellery Department at Wits Technikon. My interest in South Africa s traditional designs was born while at Wits. As part of a research, design and technology team I travelled to many rural areas to discover lost techniques and traditions. I want to teach this to the youth again. With her growing passion and love for local designs the Minister of Mineral and Energy Affairs approached Louisa to start a countrywide rural jewellery development project, Kgabane, which helped to educate people across the country. As project manager of Kgabane I had the honour to see many parts of our beautiful country and learn and understand various cultures. I was also educated about the many women of our country, and the suffering they endure. During her years as project manager of Kgabane, Louisa learnt the value of the proverb of teaching someone how to fish. She is no longer involved with Text & Photos: Ryno Ellis 20 Get It Pretoria June 13

21 Kgabane but still manages various upliftment projects across the country. Louisa assists women in particular with both the creation and marketing process. It is wonderful to work with women who did not have the opportunity to go to school or learn any skills due to their circumstances and background. These projects give them new hope and the chance to earn an income from what they can produce with their hands. Many of the projects Louisa is currently managing focus on recycling glass bottles into beads and many other discarded products into something new and beautiful. One of these projects in particular is the Alfa Sand development project in Rayton, just east of Pretoria, which assists women of the community in developing skills and creating striking artefacts that can be sold. The development project enables I was born to help those in need and craft is my medium to do just that disadvantaged women and children to care for themselves and their families by manufacturing jewels from glass, ceramics and metal. We also help them turn their homes into workstations so that they can continue to create and sell. Louisa recently opened a new shop in Dullstroom. APHRO*DITE proudly markets and sells the products created by the women and children she empowered. She dreams of opening more outlets in the future and setting up a marketing company that will sell and market locally produced crafts. I want to show off our local talent and encourage the people of South Africa to support locally produced crafts. June 13 Get It Pretoria 21

22 Get Riding Born to be wild Driving at high speeds is what adrenaline-loving mothers Annemarie Wheeler, Maresa Richards and Annatjie Jansen from Pretoria is known for. These beautiful biker chicks are living proof that cross-country adventures on a Harley are not only meant for the young. The fabulous threesome share their experiences and why they choose to enjoy the open road. Annatjie Jansen, Annemarie Wheeler and Maresa Richards 22 Get It Pretoria June 13

23 Maresa Richards Whenever I am on my bike with my helmet on, I feel free to shout, sing and talk as loud, and as much as I want and there is nobody to judge me. These are some of the therapeutic encounters Maresa experiences each time she jumps on her Harley Davidson Dyna Super Glyde. Maresa has been a bike enthusiast since 2009 after watching her girlfriends jump on their bikes at a motorcycle run, ready to take on the world. Her biker girlfriends enticed her then and there into the world of biking. Maresa, who is a proud member of the Pretoria branch of the Harley Owners Group (HOG), explains that when she is on her bike it is only her, her thoughts and the open road. The 52-year-old mother of three says driving her bike helped her to fully grieve the loss of her son seven years ago. She says it helped her cope with his untimely death and opened up a new world, full of experiences. Maresa confesses although she never would have thought of herself as being a biker one day, she now grabs every opportunity she gets to hop onto her trusty metal steed. Whenever I feel down and stressed, I just get on my Harley and the moment I start her she puts my mind and soul at ease. Go to getitonline.co.za for more photos. XXXXX 12 Get It Pretoria XX

24 Get Riding Annatjie Jansen Annatjie Jansen explains that she was always curious about becoming a female motorcyclist, and when she finally decided to purchase a motorcycle almost a year ago, it was one of the best decisions she had ever made. This mother of two explains that when riding she experiences an almost spiritual connection with God and her family. My husband and I enjoy riding together, and when we do, it is quality time spent with each other and our Creator. Both of Annatjie s sons are very proud of their mother for adopting such a cool hobby and they both describe her as being a gracious rider. She says that her new Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe is the perfect motorcycle for a woman due to its almost feminine look. Annatjie is also part of HOG and says that it is the perfect way to meet people she would never have met before. There are various HOG branches, not only in South Africa but all around Annemarie Wheeler Energetic wife and mother, Annemarie, has been enjoying the thrills of being a motorcyclist for four years. She describes her hobby as something that is exhilarating, challenging and an activity that keeps her mind young. Nothing eases the mind as well as a day out on your bike. You get to really smell the roses, meaning you are out in the open, you feel the sun and you smell the rain. You just feel so free when riding. Annemarie, who is also a successful business owner, says her son, who is also a motorcycling enthusiast, was her gateway to finally experience the thrills herself. She adds that she enjoys the social aspects of being a biker. Annemarie gets a kick out of driving with others, breakfast runs and participating in various charity initiatives. She quirkily announces that she also enjoys personalising her motorbike to suit her personality and that the pretty design always attracts plenty of attention. Annemarie says that even though she recommends this hobby to any women seeking adventure, she would still advise them to always follow the right steps and the world. This gives us the opportunity to join any of these chapters on any of their functions or rides. She depicts her life with a motorcycle as a daring one, and that she hopes to ride for the rest of her life. receive the necessary training. I would strongly recommend all women riders to go for training before getting on to the road. It just does not come as naturally to us as it does to men. She jokingly adds that when dealing with motorcycles, no person should ever try and show off. You will only succeed in falling off. Text: Ryno Ellis. Photographer: Malan Kotzé Photography XX Get It Pretoria May 13

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26 Get Fashionable Stone cold style The fashion gurus at F. Wilson Fashion Design show us how to glam it up this winter with accessories ranging from cowboy boots to leopard print belts. Designer Charlene Grimm shares her top tips on how to pull off the hottest looks with these trendy accessories. Boots We simply adore boots because of their versatility. Whether you are going for the rugged country look, an equestrian vibe, or a sleek urban air, boots are perfect for those colder days. Boots also give polish to jeans and add a down-to-earth feel to more delicate pieces. Tall boots are perfect for winter days since they allow women to wear lighter dresses and skirts even when the temperature drops. Detail on boots this winter include studs, buckles, zips, lace and glitter, with golden studs being the keyword for the season. Colours are mainly neutrals black and brown; or even red for a pop of colour. Brown high heel ankle boots from Edgars, R359,95. Brown ankle boots from Edgars, R459,95. Boots with attitude - When wearing a fuller skirt, make sure the hem falls slightly over the top of your boot. With a fitted shape, allow a few centimetres between your hem and your boot. - Wear short skirts or minis with stiletto thigh highs or with a flat boot and tights. - Always wear ankle boots with trousers skinny jeans or dress pants fit easily into the ankle boot without restricting your legs. - With slim, high boots it is best to pick a pair that is fitted around your leg but not so tight that your skin bulges out from the top. Ideally there should not be more than 2cm of space between your leg and the boot. - Riding boots are another musthave. These boots can be less fitted, and a straight cut makes them easier to slip in and out of perfect if you want to tuck your jeans inside of your boots. - Leather boots work beautifully with flowing frocks. For an ultramodern edge try a lower cut than the ankle boot called the shootie. Taupe ankle boot with snakeskin heel from Queue, R499,00. Black two-tone ankle boot from Step Ahead, R749, Get It Pretoria June 13

27 Soft touch furry snood, available at Woolworths, R99,95. Scarves Scarves are a must-have winter accessory. Scarves are warm and comfortable and will add a touch of flair to any ensemble. Since people tend to wear darker colours like black, navy, brown or grey during Animal print and plain soft pink scarf (part of two pack) available at Edgars, R99,95. Studio.W available at Woolworths, R150. winter, scarves are wonderful fashion statement accessories that can transform a dull look. They add a pop of colour and inject instant glamour to a basic outfit. These fashionable layering pieces look effortless when paired with coats, jackets and other winter outwear. Let your scarves reflect your personality - These pieces come in fun prints like stripes, florals, plaids, leopard and skulls while some are adorned with tassels, fringes, pom-poms, ruffles, etc. Be bold and experiment with different prints rather than playing it safe with the prints you usually wear. - Treat yourself to some soft and luxurious scarves that are sure to make you stand out. However, make sure the scarves you choose are comfortable and keep you warm. Some scarves only serve as windowdressing excellent for autumn afternoons but not so much for freezing winter evenings. - Always look for a colour that complements your personal colouring and style. Do not be afraid to try out new colours and trust your instinct to tell you what works and what does not. - Play with different textures from lightweight scarves to knitted snoods and tassle details to complement your outfit. Leopard print and plain green scarf (part of two pack) available at Edgars, R99,95. Belts As the chill sets in, we tend to pile on layer upon layer and sometimes it becomes easy to lose sight of our shapes. Charlene advises women to show off their curves. Instead of wearing a belt through your belt loops, a bright cincher can polish up your outfit and show off your shape when you secure it around your natural waist. Show off your shape with a beautiful belt - The peplum remains big this season evolving to become a belt so it can be added to any garment. - Wear belts not only with dresses, skirts and trousers, but also with jackets, coats and tunics. - Narrow belts are in vogue while wider ones are also leaders of the trend. Large detail, rigid forms, metal buckles and metallic elements are all the rage. - Look out for winter favourites from sleek and modern elasticised belts with snakeskin details to metallic buckles and leather belts with American western details. - Rock n roll is also a big trend this season with golden studs adorning many black belts for a trendy look. Compiled by: Natashia Slabbert June 13 Get It Pretoria 27

28 Get Dressing your man Handsome hubby Treat the man of the house to a brand new wardrobe this Father s Day. You do not need to be a fashion wizard to transform hubby into a heart-throb with these four simple style staples. Coloured chinos, preppy cardigans, handsome hoodies and sexy leather jackets are must-have items for every man s winter wardrobe. Cardigan Named after the 7th Earl of Cardigan, many tend to shy away from this preppy piece of clothing. If not styled correctly, the cardigan can look either stuffy or old-fashioned. The key in pulling off this British look is finding the perfect fit the cardigan should not be loose-fitting or fit too tightly. Wear the cardigan unbuttoned as a lightweight jacket or go for a layered look underneath a thick jacket for those freezing winter evenings. Chinos Equally great for office wear or when out and about with friends, the chino provides a more polished look than jeans without appearing too formal. Pair it with a smart shirt or blazer for a nononsense business look or wear it with a trendy hoodie for a more relaxed style. The fantastic thing about chinos? With colours like plum, olive and sky blue, it effortlessly adds a splash of colour to men s wardrobes without going too over the top. Remember to even it out when it comes to colour earth tone chinos generally work better with brightercoloured tops and vice versa. Lennard cardigan from Revolution, R699,95. Enfield chino from Brenham, R599,95. Rylan Dessert Boot from Sergeant Pepper, R1 599,95. David shirt from Revolution, R599,95. Text: Natashia Slabbert. Photos: Courtesy of Stylemology.com 28 Get It Pretoria June 13

29 Leather jacket This iconic classic is man s true best friend. From smart casual to rocking rebel, the leather jacket is extremely versatile and timeless. For the ultimate look, pair the leather jacket with classic long-sleeved shirts in this season s hot colours like pinks, charcoals and blues. Bower jacket from Brenham, R799,95. Hot fashion hint: Black leather jackets go better with brighter shirts while brown leather jackets complement neutral earth tones like greens and beige. Hoodies This comfortable clothing item usually gets mixed reviews. Hoodies, however, are not only for basketball players and troubled delinquents and can look effortlessly stylish when matched with a well-cut pair of designer jeans and loafers. The trick is what you wear it with add a preppy twist for the best in casual comfort and fashion flair. Tom hoodie from Revolution, R899,95. Items available at Stylemology.com.

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32 Get Gorgeous Colour beautiful Passionate purples, emerald greens and blood red lips are all the rage this winter. Celebrity stylist and image consultant, Aletté-Johanni Winckler, shares her secrets on which colours and shades suit women best. 1 Lips One of the biggest beauty looks for 2013 is the minimal make-up look paired with oxblood lips. To pull of this dramatic look make sure your lips always look kissable - even during the dry winter months. The trick is to regularly moisturise with lip balm and to choose lipsticks and 2 3 lip glosses that contain moisturising properties. When it comes to choosing the right shade, women usually know instinctively which colours look gorgeous on them. When going with the dark and daring oxblood look, always remember that if lips are emphasised the eyes should appear more natural and vice versa. Top Tip: Be careful when it comes to glitter in lipgloss or lipstick as it can make some faces appear older and harsher. Rather wear a clear or colour gloss for a bit of glamour. General Three essential make-up items that women should never go without are foundation, blusher and mascara. For those hectic mornings where everything goes haywire, skip the 101 make-up steps and simply apply a basic foundation, a bit of rose or coral-coloured blusher and a dab of black or brown mascara for a natural yet pretty look. Compiled by: Natashia Slabbert 1. Catrice Ultimate Colour Lip Colour in Step Red Up, R54, Catrice Ultimate Colour Lip Colour in Ginger & Fred, R54, Catrice Ultimate Shine Lip Colour in The World s Grapest, R54, Get It Pretoria June 13 Hannon lip gloss, R95,00 each. Catrice Liquid Lip Tint, R54,95 each.

33 Blusher It can be tricky to choose the exact right shade of blusher. Ideally we want a natural rosy-cheeked look without looking like Pieter-Dirk Uys Evita. Aletté- Johanni recommends that women go for a personal colour analysis. Topics like the right shade of blusher and eye shadow are covered during basic colour analyses. With blusher it is important to determine whether you have a cool or warm undertone. Colour analyses are done according to the four seasons; winter (cool and clear), summer (cool and muted), autumn (warm and muted) and spring (warm and clear). Thereafter, women s secondary seasons are determined. You can use the same shade of blusher during the winter and summer - unless you change the colour of your hair dramatically. Blusher must suit the colour of your eyes, hair and skin tone and not the season. Women with cool undertones look pretty in rose-pink blushers while women with warmer undertones look stunning in coral colours. Top Tip: Blushers should be applied on the balls of the cheeks and highlighters just underneath the cheekbones. 1 2 Eyes Hannon Two in one foundation, R180,00. Popular eye colour trends this season include cobalt blue and emerald green. Purple is a must-have shade for every make-up bag since it is the only colour for both eye shadows and eyeliners that suits all eye-colours. It looks especially Top Tip: Blending is key when creating a dramatic look with eye shadow. Never create sharp lines and contrast with different colour eye shadows. Rather blend the colours together. Catrice Multi Colour Blush in Iced Caramel Macchiato, R54,95. beautiful on green and brown eyes. Wear eye shadows in opposite shades of the colour wheel of your natural eye colour to intensify your eyes. When it comes to mascara, always look for reliable brand like Maybelline or Christian Dior s Show that provides both length and volume. Catrice Intensif Eye Wet and Dry Shadow, R49,95 each. 1. Dr. Bluelittle. 2. Ninja Purples. Catrice Glamour Doll Volume Mascara, R54,95. Hannon Duo Shadow for Green Eyes, R120,00. Top Tip: Never draw a straight line with your eyeliner; instead smudge the eyeliner with a make-up brush. Catrice products are available at selected Dis-Chem stores nationwide. For Hannon stockist details visit June 13 Get It Pretoria 33

34 Get Natural NON-ORGANIC More and more studies show that organic food is not only healthier, but also more nutritious and good for the earth. And yet, there is much skepticism whether going organic is truly worthwhile. Isupport an organic lifestyle. You know, going back to basics. It s all about the earth, dude. Organic: a term that has been going around for a while. You have probably heard it being used over and over again. A group of hippies in tie-dye robes, hiding under rocks in vegetable gardens comes to mind Organic living might be a confusing concept. Association with going green and being environmentally friendly hits the mark, but technically organic means a lot more. Organic means that the product has been manufactured or grown without the use of any of the following: artificial ingredients, preservatives, synthetic pesticides or fertilisers, hormones or antibiotics. The list goes on. It s pretty technical and scientific. Basically, organic means void of all the so-called bad-stuff, the unnatural, the man-made. The debate on whether organic products are truly healthier and Compiled by: Luke Gertenbach

35 vs organic better for the environment has been going on for quite some time. Organic food is in most cases more expensive. A great deal of research has been done in both camps, and however technical or scientific, whether an Reduce the toxic load: fewer chemicals 1 in the air, water, soil and your body. It s time to flush out the bad stuff. Minimising farm pollution: Industrial 2 agriculture may pollute farmland and can possibly have a detrimental effect on the environment. The future of our children: Studies 3 show that infants are exposed to a multitude of harmful chemicals. Organic living can also change the future of the ones you love. Building healthy soil: Feeding the 4 soil with organic matter increases nutrients in produce leaving you with higher levels of vitamins and minerals in It s not always better for the 1 environment: Organic farming is only about half as productive as conventional farming, it requires far more land to produce the same amount of food. It s not more nutritious: Serious 2 flip-flopping about this one. One study found more vitamin C in organic tomatoes; another found more anticancer flavonoids in regular tomatoes. It doesn t taste better: Many 3 studies suggest nobody can tell the difference. Mere freshness of food may be the determining factor when it comes to taste. Nobody likes a rotten tomato. You still have to wash it: Megachain 4 groceries or vegetables from your local organic farm are both still susceptible to a lot of the same bad stuff. Nasty bacteria. E. coli (the contaminated organic tomato really tastes better than its non-organic sibling, is a largely subjective matter. The harsh reality remains, however, that you are what you eat. More and more studies show that your food. Deliciousness: Scientists reckon 5 organic food tastes better and is higher in antioxidants than conventional food. Supporting the little guy: The 6 number of certified organic producers are rapidly growing, with many family farms joining the cause. Your support could speed up this positive, growing trend. 7 Saying no to poor science: Cloned and genetically modified food is becoming regularly available and regulations are murky. Organic food means reassurance against these and Ten reasons against: water culprit) and its band of thugs will still get their hands on your organic products. You re not necessarily supporting 5 the eco-friendly small farms or companies: Worldwide numerous conglomerates are riding the wave. The local fast burger chain might own more organic farms than you think. 6 Feed the children: Less-productive organic farming is not going to solve the world s hunger problem. The world s undernourished don t care if you support organic living or not. 7 Ten reasons for: All about the shelves: What makes the biggest difference in nutrients is how long produce sits on the shelf. Spinach, for instance, loses about half of its foliate within a week, whether it is organic or not. organic food is not only healthier, but also more nutritious and planet-friendly. Much skepticism persists whether going organic is truly worthwhile. It might therefore be time to take a hard look at both sides of the coin. other lab-produced products. Local living: Organic living means 8 forming an allegiance with the land and its people. Supporting your local farmers and community will build more than simply a healthy lifestyle. Promoting biodiversity: An organic 9 farm is a true oasis of animal, bird and insect activity. These thriving, diverse habitats promote restoration of the earth. 1 Celebrate agriculture: Organic 0 notions can bring forward a cultural revolution where diversity and the importance of the environment are celebrated at every table. Supply-demand dilemma: More and 8 more supermarket chains are forced to meet the organic buyer s needs, Maybe it s not all local: It doesn t 9 all come from the friendly farmer next door, studies suggest that serious amounts of organic food are being imported. With all the CO 2 spent in transport, eco-ideals become questionable. 1 Cutting corners: Don t be fooled, 0 the demand for organic food might lead to cutting corners. Organic farms might soon not be able to carry the load, leading to suspicious 100% organicstickers on carrots. Sources: Organic.org, Aliveandwellorganic. ca, Webmd.com, June 13 Get It Pretoria 35

36 Get it PROMOTION FROM OUR WORLD TO YOURS... Fresh and tender Keep warm on chilly winter days with cosy family meals from succulent homemade roasts, traditional Indian curries to delectable lamb potjies. Before you cook up a storm this winter, visit us for the best in fresh and tender produce that are sourced from only the best local suppliers. We boast with a large variety of homemade, smoked and marinated products, cut and packed by our meat experts according to your specifications. Special requests? Speak to one of our meat masters Elarduspark Rooihuiskraal Wonderboom Frank Serrao We have been selling the highest quality of meat for the past ten years. Weekly specials and traditional biltong are some of the highlights offered at this revamped store, where the best quality meat is on offer for the lowest prices. Customers can expect a pleasurable experience when it comes to quality and count on value for money, excellent client service and a high standard of hygiene. Miguel Carneiro High on the priority list for the experienced team is meeting customers high expectations with terrific service and quality products, as they have been doing for the past seven years. They pride themselves on cutting and packing meat according to customers exact specifications. With an impressive selection of meats and by-products at affordable prices, customers are spoilt for choice. Rafael de Ponte and Manny Leitao They boast with decades of experience between them. Their butchery is wellknown in the north of Pretoria where customers can choose the best meat at the best prices while receiving superior service. The store also boasts with Boganni Caffe, a convenient in-house café where customers can grab anything from a steaming cup of coffee to a delicious lunch combo. ELARDUSPARK Elarduspark Centre, 837 Barnard Street, Shop 7, West Wing Tel: / Fax:

37 To help maintain freshness and quality, it is important to use meat in a timely fashion. Follow these basic guidelines from our butchers for storing meat in the freezer. * Beef or Lamb can be frozen for up to six months. * Pork or Chicken can be frozen for up to two months. Tip Different cuts of meat Beef Beef is divided into large sections called primal cuts. These primal cuts are then broken down further into individual steaks and other retail cuts. A side of beef is literally one side of the beef carcass that is split through the backbone. Each side is then halved between the 12th and 13th rib into sections called the forequarter and hindquarter. The most tender cuts of beef, like the rib and tenderloin, are the ones furthest from the horn and the hoof. By contrast, the neck and leg Lamb Just like beef and pork, lamb is also divided into large sections called primal cuts that are further broken down into individual retail cuts. Lamb is first divided into sections called the fore-saddle and hind-saddle, which are then broken down further into their main primal cuts. As a rule, lamb is fairly tender, which means that most cuts About Meat World Meat World is a wholesale and retail butchery, founded by Angelino Perreira, that boasts with various branches across Gauteng. Visit our expert meat masters for top advice on any questions ranging between which types and cuts of meat to use, to tips on cooking methods for different dishes. We do portion control for restaurants and the catering industry. Also available: spit braais, gammons, fish and a variety of by-products, such as different sauces and cheeses. muscles are worked the most, which makes them tougher. of lamb can be cooked using dry heat, even when the corresponding cut of beef or pork might not. One example of this is the lamb shoulder. The lamb shoulder is often roasted, in which case it is usually boned and rolled. It can be stuffed as well. Lamb shoulder is sometimes cut into chops, though these chops are not as desirable as rib or loin chops. Recipe of the month Succulent winter lamb potjie Ingredients 850g of tender lamb from Meat World Olive oil 10 small potatoes 5 carrots 5 green and 5 yellow patti pans 2 mealies 2 onions 250g mushrooms A packet of green beans Pinch of Rosemary, thyme, paprika, salt and pepper Method * Heat olive oil in a large pot before frying the meat and onions until slightly brown. Season to taste while frying. * Add sufficient water to cover the meat, and a bit of red wine or port if you prefer, and let the meat simmer on a lower heat setting for about an hour or until the meat is soft and tender. * Add the potatoes, carrots and mealies and let simmer with a closed lid for another hour or until nearly tender before adding the mushrooms, green beans and patti pans. * Season to taste and let simmer until it is cooked to your family s specifications. * Serve with rice and enjoy. Pork Just like beef, pork is divided into large sections called primal cuts. These primal cuts are then broken down further into individual retail cuts. Unlike beef, however, pork is not split into sides. Instead, it is broken down directly into its main primal cuts. According to Frank, part owner of Meat World Elarduspark, all cuts of pork are tender. WONDERBOOM Cnr Lavender Road, West/Braam Pretorius Street Tel: / Fax: ROOIHUISKRAAL Gateway Plaza Meat World, Cnr Old Jhb & Sarel Baard Crescent, Ext 35 Tel: / Fax:

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39 Choc-o-heaven For a bit of heaven on earth, indulge in wickedly delightful, dark chocolate. Chef JB Bekker, author of yummy recipe-book, Decadent desserts, shares some of his favourite tastebud-tickling chocolate recipes. According to this masterful chef from Faerie Glen, dark chocolate is a versatile ingredient that can work beautifully in both savoury and sweet dishes. Chocolate Chilli Mousse Ingredients: ¾ cup chilled heavy cream 4 large egg yolks ¼ cup Amarula cream 3 tablespoons sugar Pinch of salt Chopped fresh chillies 200g dark chocolate 2 large egg whites Method: Beat half a cup of cream until stiff, cover and let chill. Beat the yolks while adding sugar in small amounts until pale and fluffy. Melt the chocolate and add to eggs while whisking briskly in order to prevent the eggs from curdling. Add Amarula cream and mix well. Cool mixture slightly and fold in the whipped cream. Whisk egg whites and salt to stiff peaks and fold into chocolate cream mixture. Divide the chocolate mousse into individual glasses and chill in the refrigerator until firm. Serve with a chilli garnish for some colour. Cumin promotes a smokey undertone while Coriander enhances the earthy note to the chocolate mousse. Sprinkle Dukkah over the mousse just before serving for a mystic touch to the dessert. Dukkah is an Egyptian spice mixture consisting of chopped nuts, seeds and Middle Eastern spices. Dukkah is traditionally eaten by dipping bread into olive oil and then into the Egyptian spice. Alternative dessert ideas with chocolate chilli mousse: Use pastry cases and fill with Ganache and top with Chocolate mousse. Garnish with freshly chopped chillies, Dukkah or sliced fresh fruit. Another mouthwatering idea is to jazz up classic custard slices with chocolate chilli mousse. Tips: Mousse can be made a day in advance. Leave the mousse for ten minutes at room temperature before serving. Use a few drops of Stevia or the same amount of Xylitol for a guilt free version. Add a pinch of ground Cumin, Cayenne pepper or Coriander to your mousse when folding the egg whites. June 13 Get It Pretoria 39

40 Get Indulging Three lucky readers can each win a hamper filled with goodies including a JB Bekker recipe book, apron, bottle of wine, range of Dukkah spices and amarula nuts, and rolling pin. SMS the word Bekker and your name to SMSs cost R1,50 and free SMSs do not apply. Competition closes 24 May. Winners will be notified telephonically. Fool-proof Chocolate Fondant Ingredients: Melted butter, for greasing Cacao powder, for dusting 275g dark chocolate (that contains at least 70% cacao solids) 225g unsalted butter 400g castor sugar 0.5tsp vanilla extract 5 large free-range eggs, beaten 200g plain flour, sifted 8 ramekins Method: Pre-heat the oven to 180 C, brush the pudding moulds sparingly with melted butter, dust with cocao powder and shake out the excess. Set aside. Slowly melt the chocolate and butter in a saucepan. Remove from the heat and stir in the sugar and vanilla extract. Leave to cool down slightly. Whisk the eggs into the mixture a little at a time, before folding in the sifted flour and a pinch of salt until you have a smooth mixture. Divide the mixture between the individual moulds each mould should be two-thirds full. Place on the middle shelf of the oven and cook for 12 minutes exactly. Remove from the oven, run a knife round the edges, invert and tip out on to serving plates. Serve immediately with vanilla ice cream and fresh seasonal berries. Tips: When whisking eggs into the chocolate mixture, remember to whisk briskly and to pour the egg mixture in slowly in order to prevent curdling. To use this recipe for cupcakes, pour the mixture in a cupcake pan and follow the normal instructions. Decorate cupcakes with chocolate mousse or whipped fresh cream and serve once chilled. Replace the sugar with the same amount of Xylitol for a sugar free version. Compiled by: Natashia Slabbert. Photograpgher: Ryno Ellis 40 Get It Pretoria June 13

41 Enchanted Mushroom and Chocolate Soup Ingredients: 2 cups of Portobello mushrooms ½ cup minced onions 1 tbsp minced garlic ½ tsp salt 4 tbsp olive oil ½ cup dry white wine 2 cups vegetable stock 6 tbsp dark chocolate (70% chocolate content) Method: Add olive oil to a small saucepan and sauté mushrooms, onions and garlic. De-glaze with white wine. Add to a food processor and puree. Pour the mixture back in the saucepan and add water and chocolate. Cook until reduced by one fourth. Garnish with fresh cream and croutons and enjoy. Tips: For a slightly different taste, replace the vegetable stock with a curry-based or beef stock. The soup can be made a day in advance and reheated just before serving.

42 Get Pairing Perfect partners Salt aficionado, Chef Craig Cormack from Stellenbosch, recently brought the best of the Fleur du Cap winelands right to our doorstep with an unforgettable salt and wine pairing experience at the University of Pretoria. 42 Get It Pretoria June 13

43 This delightful three-course salt and wine dinner party, in association with the Department of Consumer Science at the University of Pretoria and Fleur du Cap wines, was the perfect playground for Chef Craig s appetising salt and wine combinations. The exotic menu featured salted pork belly, pickled cucumber and pickled vegetables paired with Fleur du Cap Merlot, roasted chicken baked in Khoisan salt, paired with Fleur du Cap Chardonnay, and Pot ash cake, spicy syrup and vanilla ice cream paired with Fleur du Cap Noble Late Harvest. According to Craig, who boasts with a collection of more than 100 salts from all over the world, salt is about much more than just sprinkling it over our food. This salt guru is truly passionate about enhancing salt dishes with the perfect wines and shares his insight into the wonderful journey of salt and wine pairing with us. Craig, you are passionate about sourcing and experimenting with different types of salts and boast an impressive collection of rare salts from around the globe. Where does your love for food and salt pairing come from? It all started 5 years ago with a food demo. People asked me all sorts of questions, which I could not even answer at that stage. I started reading up on salts and became more interested in the subject; today I have a collection of more than 100 salts from all over the world. Fleur du Cap wines lend themselves perfectly to the salts. I host many Fleur du Cap salt dinners at Die Bergkelder in Stellenbosch. We pair the wines with various dishes with some of the recipes dating back to 2000 years as salt was mostly used as a preservative in those days. I have also started a salt brand, Amoleh, which consists of three local and five foreign salts. What should we keep in mind when pairing wine with different types of food? The most important thing is that wine and food should bring out the best in each other. It helps when one has knowledge of wines. However, people do not need to be nervous about wine and food pairing. It is actually a simple four-step process. At the salt dinners we explain the pairing process with our dinner guests. First, look at the colour of the wine, twirl it around in your glass. Smell and taste the wine. Then taste all the components of your plate with your fork. Taste the wine again - if the wine tastes even better, you have hit a winning combination. Basically, if the wine smells and tastes the same before and after your first bite, you are on the right track. Your salt and wine menu, featuring salted pork belly and syrupy pot ash cake was mouth-watering. Why did you choose to pair these combinations specifically? You have to take into account the weight and mouth feel of the wine in balance of the food. It also depends on the saltiness of the dish and how it works with the wine. We normally make a dish that we feel should work with the wine and then we do the tasting; if it works, it is a match. If not, we need to look at another dish until we get a match - you should never force a match. What should we look for in a good wine? Christoff de Wet, assistant red winemaker at Fleur du Cap: A good wine for me is a wine that complements the occasion. On its own, it must be fresh, clean and to the point. If it is a wine to be enjoyed with food, it must mirror the dish. Big and bold if the dish is big and bold. Delicate if the dish is delicate. As the saying goes, horses for courses. Compiled by: Natashia Slabbert. Photographer: Robert Visser Fun fact: Salt can be divided into 16 different categories and has more than different uses. These different types of salts, which include wine pairing favourites such as Blue Persian salt, Pearl Caviar salt and Black Lava salt, each has their own texture, colour and taste. Pot ash honey cake with spicy syrup and vanilla ice cream Fleur du Cap Noble Late Harvest is a marvellous companion to this dessert with its suttle spicyness Cake Ingredients 250g honey, 250g cake flour, 50g sugar, 50ml milk, 20g baking powder, 3 eggs Method Preheat the oven to 180 C. Heat the honey, milk and sugar in a pot until the honey has melted and allow cooling until it reaches room temperature. Sieve the flour and baking powder together. First whisk the eggs and then the flour into the cooled honey mixture. Pour into greased muffin moulds (18-24) and bake for minutes. Syrup Ingredients 200g sugar, 200ml water, 2 cinnamon sticks, 4 oranges, halved and squeezed Method Place all the ingredients in a pot bring to a boil. Once honey cakes are cool and trimmed, pour the warm syrup over the cakes and serve with ice cream. June 13 Get It Pretoria 43

44 Get Gardening Winter lushof Die wintermaande is op hande en baie glo dit is tyd om skuiling te soek tussen warm komberse en verwarmers. Maar n Menloparkse tuinontwerper, Ina Botha, sê mense moet die wintermaande omhels en geniet en deel n paar wenke hoe om dit reg te kry. Pretoria se wintertuine is van die mooistes in ons land. Die matige, sonnige dae maak dit moontlik om in ons tuine te ontspan en gaste te onthaal. Pretorianers kan hulle patio s en lapas in pragtige, kleurvolle kuier- en onthaalareas omskep. Plaas heerlike, gemaklike leunstoele in die lapa en rond die prentjie af met kleurvolle komberse gekombineer met kussings. Staanlampe en welriekende kerse skep n heerlike atmosfeer. Om n gesellige en warm atmosfeer te skep kan gasverwarmers en stylvolle, oop staalkaggels gebruik word. Gemaklike leunstoele bied n knus plekkie waar mens kan kuier, lees of onthaal. Patio s en stoepe kan verder verfraai word met kleurvolle potte en hangmandjies. Kleurvolle liggies kan heeljaar gebruik word om ekstra atmosfeer te verleen. Konsentreer op die areas waar daar gereeld gekuier word, ook die dele van die tuin wat sigbaar is vanuit die huis. Min dinge kikker n grou wintersdag so gou op soos n pragtige prentjie deur n venster. Voëls waag dit nader aan die huis op soek na kos. Hoewel dit kouer word, geniet hulle steeds n lekker bad. Moenie vergeet om hul volledige spyskaart in gedagte te hou nie; saad, vrugte, meelwurms en protiëne. Wy baie aandag aan die ingang van die huis en die paadjie na die voordeur. Onthou egter om die dele in die tuin wat minder sigbaar is in die winter en selde besoek word, met tussenposes nat te gooi, veral vrugtebome. Fotograaf: Ryno Ellis 44 Get It Pretoria June 13

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54 Get Outdoors Escape to the bushveld With its African charm and abundance of wildlife, Thithombo Game Farm is the ideal family bushveld breakaway. Less than two hours drive from Pretoria lies a piece of pristine African paradise. With its rich wildlife, spectacular scenery and a wealth of historical and cultural treasures, you don t have to travel far to let your soul be captivated by this wildlife haven, which is the Limpopo Province. Thithombo Game Farm nestles in this glorious bushveld. The game farm is a 1100ha privately owned game farm situated only 160km from Pretoria - the perfect place to unwind and relax in a tranquil setting that is home to many African wildlife species. The farm provides habitat to a variety of game including giraffe, zebra, leopard, blue wildebeest, impala, kudu, nyala, blesbuck, duiker, brown hyena, jackal and caracal. Thithombi also offers exciting activities such as game drives and bird viewing. Keen bird watchers can enjoy scenic bush walks or relax at the dam while enjoying the abundance of bird life. The world-renowned Nylsvley Nature Conservancy is just a stone s throw away. This conservancy forms part of South Africa s largest flood plain. The Nyl River Flood plain is an impressive sight that stretches well over 70km. This world-renowned conservancy is situated only 10km from Thithombo Bush Camp. You don t have to travel far to let your soul be captivated by this wild life haven, which is the Limpopo Province The Bush camp, which is adequately equipped for self-catering groups, is a luxury tented camp. The camp has full electrical power and each tent is fully furnished to create a comfortable yet elegant space. The camp also boasts with an unforgettable shower experience where guests can feel at one with nature while enjoying a warm and relaxing shower overlooking a beautiful landscape. The central facility consists of an open plan lapa with a fully equipped kitchen, dining/tv room with DSTV and a guest bathroom. The outdoors area features a beautiful open lapa, a bar and ice machine, a huge fire place, braai area equipped with utensils for a wood and gas braai as well as a swimming pool. This family-friendly facility is rented out as a whole to groups and is the perfect African bushveld getaway for the whole family. 54 Get It Pretoria June 13

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56 Get Exploring Carpe diem Raymond en Christina Hugo van Lynnwood Glen self-erkende adrenalienslawe wat altyd op soek is na die volgende avontuur. Dié jong getroudes het die afgelope drie Desembers lande soos Argentinië, Vietnam, Thailand, New York en die hele Sentraal- Amerika plat gedraf. Hulle gesels oor hulle ervaringe en opwindende toekoms en die reisgogga wat nie sommer wil los nie. Wat was julle gunsteling land om te besoek? Christina: Argentinië. Dit was ons eerste reis saam oorsee en die land bied n reuse verskeidenheid van landskappe en stede. Daar is soveel om te doen. Raymond: Argentinië. As jy hou van vleis, wynroetes op fietse, tango, gletsers uitklim en mooi meisies wat Spaans praat, dan sal jy verstaan dat Argentinië enigiemand se hart sal steel. Die watervalle, reënwoude en karoo-agtige landskappe is asemrowend. Watter land het julle die meeste verras? C: Vietnam. Die kultuur, verkeer en kos was skokkend. R: Costa Rica. Dit is baie duur in vergelyking met ander lande in Sentraal- Amerika, maar die natuurskoon het my asem weggeslaan. Daar is n oordosis berge, woude, vulkane, voëls en interessante diere. Het julle enige slegte ondervindinge gehad? C: n Oornag busrit in Vietnam. Die bus bestaan slegs uit bedjies (geen sitplekke nie). Jy kan nie regop sit nie. Almal lê reg langs mekaar, toeriste en locals (en wie ookal nog kan inpas) soos papies tussen die bagasie. Ek en Raymond was boonop siek gewees. R: Toe ek in Vietnam my vrou toestemming gegee het om ook maar bietjie die scooter te bestuur en sy vergeet ewe skielik waar die remme sit. Ons het onverwags n Vietnamees volspoed van sy scooter afgestamp en uiteindelik teen n versperring tot stilstand gekom, net voor n afgrond. Ons het lanklaas so groot geskrik. Waar het julle die meeste ontspan? C: Ko Toa, n klein eiland teen Thailand se kus. Daar het ons gesnorkel, lekker geëet by restaurante teen die strand en kwaliteit tyd saam met mekaar spandeer. R: Bay Island Roatan in die Karibiesekus, noord van Honduras. Ek is nie seker of dit die pragtige turkoois-water was wat my so meegevoer het nie. Dis dalk ook omdat ons die vorige aand op pad daarheen in die gevaarlikste stad in die wêreld, San Pedra Sula, spandeer het. Watter bestemming was die opwindendste? C: New York by verre! Die stadslewe is net ongelooflik - om al die mense, die geboue en die kultuur te kon beleef was n eens-in- n-leeftyd ervaring. Daar is ongelooflik baie om te doen, alles is egter duur. R: Bariloche in die weste van Argentinië. n Oornag staptoer, n strawwe bergfietsroete, canopy-toer en voldag perdry-ritte oor n tydperk van vyf dae. 56 Get It Pretoria June 13

57 Watter bestemming het die vriendelikste mense? C&R: Guatemala. Die mense praat hoofsaaklik Spaans, maar hulle probeer hulle bes en gaan uit hulle pad om jou te verstaan tussendeur gebroke Spaans en handgebare. Waar het julle die lekkerste kos geëet? C&R: Vietnam. Veral as jy van slange en rotte hou... Nee, nie regtig nie, maar jy kan wel reptiele by die straatmarkte eet. Die restaurante se kos is iets uit n ander wêreld. Dis geurig en interessant, en word met baie rys bedien. Hoe het julle besluit watter lande om te besoek? C: Ons is jong getroudes en wil graag reis voor ons gevestig is met kinders en groot paaiemente. Ons albei werk in die boubedryf en kan net oor Desember met verlof gaan. So, dan soek ons interessante lande wat nog nie te gekommersialiseer is nie; en natuurlik lekker warm is oor Desember. Ons bure is van Honduras en hulle het ons baie van Sentraal-Amerika vertel. Dit het ons so opgewonde gemaak dat ons in 2012 besluit het om n vakansie daarvan te maak. Enige planne of drome vir die volgende avontuur? C: Raymond hou van uiterstes, opwindende vakansies vol avontuur, waar ons net verken en nie eintlik rus nie. Ek sal graag Mauritius toe wil gaan om net op die strand te lê en ontspan. R: Nadat my vrou mooi bruin gebrand het in Mauritius sal ons maar weer die rugsakke optel en ons iewers, in n verlate land, in n goedkoop hotel gaan inboek. Die Hugo-paartjie se reiswenke - Pak eerder te min as te veel. n Rugsak kan baie swaar raak terwyl jy toer. - Maak seker jy pak n pakkie breëspektrum antibiotika in. Dit is veral noodsaaklik wanneer jy n land besoek waar die mense nie Engels verstaan nie. - Kies jou reismaat baie goed. Jy gaan saam eet, slaap en baie ure op n bus saam spandeer. - Sodra ons op n land besluit het gaan koop ons die Loney Planet van daardie land. Die reeks boeke lys alles van dié spesifieke land van slaapplek, bustye tot restaurante. Dié boek is vir ons amper so belangrik soos ons paspoorte. June 13 Get It Pretoria 57

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