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Butternut with Lemon & a Touch of Spice

When Heleen Meyer started working on her recipe book Make five (Maak vyf), this was one of her first recipes she knew she would definitely want to share with readers. The focus of the book is to give readers five ideas for everyday ingredients, like butternut, mushrooms, tomatoes, citrus and more. Many people love butternut, but admit that they get stuck in their way of preparing it. Adding something sweet to […]

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Recipes

Chicken Know-How & a Lovely Recipe

Chicken remains a popular and more affordable protein. It is however one ingredient that a lot of people have questions about, especially when it comes to the best way to safely handle chicken. Here are Heleen’s tips when HANDLING CHICKEN -      Always wash your hands with hot soapy water before and after handling chicken. -      Use a clean chopping board and knife. Make sure to wash both thoroughly afterward to avoid cross-contamination with other ingredients. -      It’s not necessary to wash raw chicken as it can spread bacteria to the […]

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Health and Welfare

Aging and Your Eyes

As you age, it is normal to notice changes in your vision. A few common changes for older adults include: Losing the ability to see up close Having trouble distinguishing colours, such as blue from black Needing more time to adjust to changing levels of light These problems are often easily corrected. Glasses, contact lenses, and improved lighting may help and enable you to maintain your lifestyle and independence. Your […]

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Financial News

The Man who Turned R100,000 into a R40 Billion Insurance Giant

At a time dominated by Harry Oppenheimer and Anton Rupert, a South African businessman quietly built the country’s fifth-largest company that revolutionised life insurance and retirement savings. Sir Donald Gordon’s fingerprints are all over modern-day South Africa, from Liberty to GIBS business school and the financial hub of Sandton City. Born in Johannesburg in 1930 to immigrant parents, Gordon was educated at the prestigious King Edward VII School (KES) in […]

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Health and Welfare

Beating Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer develops in the prostate, an organ just below the urethra that is an essential part of the male reproductive system. Most prostate cancers do not have an identifiable cause, but doctors have found many factors that raise the risk of developing the disease. Prostate cancer is the fourth most prevalent cancer in the world, with 1.27 million cases diagnosed in 2018. Excess Weight  A significant number of people […]

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Recipes

Broccoli Salad with Caramelised Onions & Blue Cheese

Not just another salad Heleen Meyer loves salad in all shapes and forms! There are endless possibilities with the delicious combinations of fresh produce available in South Africa. Salads don’t just have to consist of lettuce, tomato, cucumber and feta every time. This colourful salad from Heleen with its interesting textures and flavours is perfect for those who aren’t excited about a typical green salad. The slightly unusual combination of only […]

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Recipes

Grape and Chicken Salad

MAKE the MOST of the SEASON Seasonal fruit is such an amazing ingredient to enjoy while at it’s best. It’s more affordable, easily accessible and much tastier, than when it’s not in season anymore. Another reason why it’s best to eat food that’s in season, is that the nutritional value of the ingredients is optimal.  Fresh fruit is also quite versatile. Have you used it in a salad before? No, not a fruit salad for dessert or as part […]

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Interesting Stories

Interview: Rich Mulholland

Today, we’re joined by none other than Rich Mulholland—international speaker, founder of Missing Link, and author of thought-provoking books like Legacide and Here Be Dragons.

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