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Kitchen Tools And Utensils 101

The right tools and utensils in the kitchen can make all the difference. Are you perhaps unsure what is really needed when it comes to cooking? Or do you have to scale down your kitchen and are wondering which utensils you should keep and which not? Then have a look at Heleen Meyer’s recommendations. Having the best choice of tools and utensils, means that you have less clutter keeping your […]

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Recipes

Savoury Rice with Almonds

SPLENDID idea with RICE Heleen Meyer takes bland, boring white rice to a whole new level with her fragrant and aromatic Savoury rice recipe. This side dish will turn a simple piece of chicken or fish into a special meal. You can use any rice of your choice, but Heleen loves the aromatic flavour of white or brown basmati rice. She starts by toasting a few whole spices in a […]

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Interesting Stories

Tender Corruption – Another Young South African Leads The Way

Lars Gumede is the founder of Axel Technologies, a Swedish-South African artificial intelligence (AI) startup building NowNow, a platform described as the “Ultimate AI Assistant for Business Owners”. One of NowNow’s key features is called Tender Finder, which aims to automate the processes of finding and applying for tenders in South Africa, while also helping address tender corruption. MyBroadband spoke to the 24-year-old Gumede about NowNow and Tender Finder to […]

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Health and Welfare

The link between Stress and Eczema

Not just in your head: Here's how stress causes eczema flare-ups  If your eczema gets worse when you’re stressed, you’re not imagining it. A new study explains what likely happens in the body. Research suggests that chronic stress can trigger eczema flare-ups, a common skin condition characterized by severe itching. The mechanisms by which stress causes eczema flare-ups have remained unknown, but now a study by Fudan University in Shanghai, […]

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Health and Welfare

Hangry and what it Means

“Come on, little fella – we should get going now.” But my son was not listening. The sand in the playground was just right, so he kept digging with his new toy excavator. As I drifted back to my list of to-dos, however, the laughter was suddenly replaced by sobs. My son was not hurt, just very upset. When I looked at my phone, I saw it was well past […]

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Recipes

Homemade Lemon Curd

You say lemons … Heleen Meyer says lemon curd! In Heleen’s house, lemon curd is an absolute favourite treat and she loves to make it part of a special dessert. There are so many ways to enjoy this delicate treat. Here is her recipe with some of her tasty suggestions to make the most of every jar. Yes, lemon curd is available in shop-bought versions, but when homemade, it’s just […]

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Recipes

Sticky Orange Ribs

Lip-smackingly good! Do you also love the flavour of marinated ribs, roasted to juicy perfection? The good news is that you don’t need to go to a restaurant to enjoy mouthwatering ribs. The aroma of this marinade is really special – the orange juice is a flavourful base, and you can’t go wrong with fresh ginger and soy sauce for a lovely flavour combination. Chinese five spice is really delicious, […]

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Health and Welfare

Pagophagia. Chewing Ice

Pagophagia is the medical term for compulsively consuming ice or iced drinks. Depending on how frequently a person consumes ice, it may lead to complications. It may also indicate an underlying condition. It is a rare form of an eating disorder called pica.  Many people who want to cool down or feel refreshed chew on ice or add it to a drink. Sucking on ice cubes can also help relieve […]

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Interesting Stories

Interview: Vernon R.L. Head

Today we’re joined by Vernon R.L. Head – poet, architect, environmentalist and bestselling author of books such as The Search for the Rarest Bird in the World and A Tree for the Birds, whose work follows rare birds, wild places and the people who love them. We’ll be talking about the style of a life lived close to nature: from his writing routines and travel essentials to the spaces, objects […]

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