Archive for the ‘Lifestyle’ Category
by Amanda on Apr 18th, 2012
Sarah Graham het in Mei 2012 haar kosblog afoodieliveshere.com begin en ‘n paar maande daarna ‘n voorstel vir ‘n “vars en prettige resepteboek met ‘n eenvoudige blogbenadering” aan Random House Struik gestuur. Graham se droom het waar geword, want vandag kan sy haar kookboek, Bitten, in haar hande vashou.
Dit het egter harde werk gekos, het sy in ‘n onderhoud aan Karla Janse van Vuuren gesê. Graham het slegs drie maande gehad om bestaande resepte te toets en nuwe resepte te skep. Sy het tot laat in die nag gekook – en dít terwyl sy swanger was! “Tog het ek elke oomblik daarvan geniet,” sê sy.
Lees die onderhoud en die resep vir “Die perfekte lamskerrie” wat Graham met Beeld gedeel het:
Hoe voel dit om die eerste Suid-Afrikaanse kosblogger te wees wat ’n kookboek op die rakke het?
Ek is tegelyk opgewonde en vreesbevange. Dit is ’n groot voorreg en ek is so bly die boek is uiteindelik ’n werklikheid. Dit is ook nogal senutergend om te weet daar is ’n produk daar buite met my naam op – mense gaan nou hul menings daaroor lug en dit maak my effens angstig.
Vertel meer oor afoodieliveshere.com.
Ek het ’n Amerikaanse blog raak gelees en besluit om my eie een te begin. Ek het besef ’n blog is jou eie spasie en ’n mens kan net pret hê daarmee. Ek was van die eerste oomblik af ’n blog-verslaafde en het soms nagte om ge-blog. Ek wil net byvoeg, ek het begin blog vóórdat ek na die fliek Julie & Julia gekyk het!
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by Amanda on Apr 5th, 2012
Paolla Chellew of lifestyle magazine Spice4Life talks to Karen Alsfine, co-author of Savour, about how words influence and inspire our choice of food:
Food is everywhere – what people eat, how they cook and what they buy changes all the time as new ideas emerge regarding pairing ingredients and flavours, and methods of cooking. We wanted to do a book that incorporates new trends, easy recipes and styling ideas. Ingredients are easy to source and the methods are mostly uncomplicated. This fits in with lifestyle, time constraints and the stay-at-home trend during recessionary times. The recipes in the book were well researched to reflect these concepts.
Complete interview: Spice4Life
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by Amanda on Apr 5th, 2012
Random House Struik is giving away a copy of Cook Eat Love Grow by Louise Westerhout. To enter and stand a chance to win, simply answer the following easy question and fill out the form online:
What does author Louise Westerhout have a passion in, other than cooking?
A. Stamp Collecting
B. Horse Riding
C. Reiki
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by Amanda on Apr 3rd, 2012
In The Crystal Healing Bible, readers will discover how to use the incredible power of crystals to develop a deeper understanding of their abilities, their relationships and their future. The book features 45 of the most powerful crystals in existence, with information about mythology, history, spiritual and healing properties and divinatory interpretations. Accompanied by colour photographs throughout, it includes directions for performing age-old rituals and magic spells using crystals to help improve and heal one’s life.
Contents: Introduction, Where do crystals come from?, Crystal energy, Healing powers of crystals, Sitting with a crystal; Divination: Traditions and techniques, The principles of crystal reading, Choosing your personal stone, Setting the scene, Balancing your mind, Methods of crystal reading, Pendulum dowsing, Casting the crystals, Interpreting the crystals, Interpreting the compass board, Interpreting the astrological board; The crystal directory; Crystal magic; Index
About the author
Sue Lilly has been involved as a therapist and tutor for over 35 years specialising in crystal therapy, kinesiology, essences, astrology, yoga, meditation and colour therapy. Together with her husband Simon, she has written over 30 books on a wide range of topics. Sue is also a qualified teacher and holds a Diploma in Clinical and Creative Supervision. She is the Secretary of the British Association of Flower Essence Producers, joint Life President of the Affiliation of Crystal Healing Organisations and joint Chair of the Japanese Crystal Healing Institute.
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by Amanda on Mar 26th, 2012
This April, Struik Lifestyle will release Cook Eat Love Grow by Louise Westerhout:
Louise Westerhout delights in cooking for her son (as well as her family and friends) and seeing the results of good and wholesome food, as well as happy mealtimes. For her, cooking, eating and growing is an integral part of the fun of life.
This philosophy is reflected in her ideas and recipes for meals for babies upwards of four months, as well as dishes suitable for the whole family. There is an emphasis on organic food and most of the 70-odd recipes are wheat- and sugar-free with many dairy-, egg- and gluten-free options as well. You will find new options and healthy combinations, using simple and inexpensive ingredients.
The text encourages parents without being prescriptive, yet it is simple and practical to eliminate guesswork when it comes to feeding babies and children.
Contents: Introduction; Kitchen essentials; 4-6 Months: Keeping it simple and having fun; 6-12 Months: Touching, chewing and socialising; 12 Months and upwards; When your child is unwell; Bright-eyed breakfasts; Lively lovely lunches; Simple serene suppers; Food for the whole family; Smoothies; Desserts and cakes; Index; Afterword
About the author
Louise Westerhout emigrated from the UK to Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) with her family, while still a very young child. At the age of 16 she discovered four great passions: vegetarian cooking, writing, driving and the permanent wave. Three of the four remain to this day. She is a yoga teacher, Reiki Master, massage therapist, counsellor, vintage clothes trader and student of life. She moved to Cape Town while studying at UCT, and never left. Westerhout lives with her son Francis and their cats Mike and Bella.
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by Amanda on Mar 20th, 2012
Longevity recently published two recipes from the book Savour by Marc Hirschowitz, Karen Alsfine and Estelle Sacharowitz, which they describe as “deliciously perfect”.
Impress your friends and family with Sticky glazed salmon steaks with teriyaki corn and a twist on the traditional Roquefort salad:
Sticky glazed salmon steaks with teriyaki corn
SERVES 4 to 6
4 x 250g fresh Scottish or Norwegian salmon steaks
Juice of lime
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ tsp garlic flakes
¼ tsp fresh parsley, chopped
Ponzu sauce for serving
¼ cup soy sauce, glazed
Cup sweet chilli sauce
3 Tbsp honey
1 tsp sesame oil
Roquefort salad
SERVES 4 to 6
Dressing
1 spring onion, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup fresh cream
1 cup white vinegar
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 cup roquefort cheese, crumbled
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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by Amanda on Mar 16th, 2012
Longevity magazine featured a recipe for Yummy Curried Chicken from Tammy Forman’s healthy lifestyle cookbook, Cooking for an Allergy-free Lifestyle.
Yummy Curry Chicken
In a pot, sauté the onions and garlic in the oil over a low heat until glassy. Add the curry powder and stir. Turn up the heat, add the chicken pieces and brown. Add the remaining ingredients, except the carrots, and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat and simmer for 90 minutes. Add the carrots and cook for a further 30 minutes. Serve with gluten-free bread (for sopping up the gravy) and sambals: small bowls of chutney, sliced banana, desiccated coconut and chopped tomato, cucumber, onion, mango, pineapple and/or peach. This recipe is egg-free, dairy-free, wheat-free, nut-free, sugar-free and alternatively gluten-free. *If you leave out the barley (for those who are gluten-intolerant), serve over brown or basmati rice.
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by Amanda on Mar 14th, 2012
Fry’s Vegetarian is giving away a copy of The Vegetarian Kitchen by Mellissa Bushby. The competition also gives readers the opportunity to get their hands on some of the delicious recipes contained in the book.
To enter, simply send your own favourite vegetarian recipe to marketing@frygroup.co.za. Fry’s will send you 5 recipes from the book and enter you into the competition. Competition ends 31 March 2012, terms and conditions apply.
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by Amanda on Mar 7th, 2012
VeganSA is giving away a copy of the new cookbook by Melissa Bushby, The Vegetarian Kitchen. To enter the competition and stand a chance to win, answer the following simple question:
Who first invented the word “vegan”?
Send you answer to info@vegansa.com; the 50th correct answer received will win the book.
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by Amanda on Mar 5th, 2012
The web is afloat with several new recipes from Sarah Graham’s recently-published book, Bitten.
Food24 has shared recipes for Graham’s “Ultimate lamb curry”, “Peanut sesame chicken” and “Beef and beer pie”.
Meanwhile, Showcook has featured a whole series of Graham’s desserts, including chocolate truffles and mini pavlovas. Enjoy!
Ultimate Lamb Curry, Peanut Sesame Chicken, Beef and Beer Pie:
Bitten is a collection of simple, down-to-earth and healthy, no-mess-no-fuss recipes that almost anyone can cook. Written by food blogger Sarah Graham, it is a companion of convenience, the blog-themed writing style ensures that the writer/reader relationship is established right off the bat.
It is a quirky cross between a food memoir and a cookbook with un-intimidating recipes. Besides delicious dishes, there are handy hints for the novice and reluctant cook, cooking and baking tips, and kitchen and baking starter kits.
Six-Minute Chocolate Cake, Mini Pavlovas, Lemon Tart, Mille-Feuille, Chocolate Truffles:
SIX MINUTE CHOCOLATE CAKE
I know this seems like cheating because a) it’s a microwave cake and therefore just not quite proper somehow and b) it traditionally comes in the style of an unsophisticated ring cake (which screams microwave), but this is one of those real gems that you are definitely going to thank me for. This can be on your plate in 20 minutes with the majority of that time being lent to foot-tapping while you wait for it to cool just enough to ice. A lot of people are put off by microwave cakes because they think they’re dry or stodgy. Not true of this little poppet.
Serves: 6
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Baking time: 6 minutes
Rob’s rating: 8/10
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