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For the past few weeks, my

beloved Sue and I have been watching a pair of Bulbuls nesting in a Royal Palm outside our bedroom window. They built a rather elegant nest, delicate yet sturdy enough to withstand the vagaries of the weather and we marveled at how quickly the chicks arrived. The parents worked hard to keep the hungry brood fed and we worried about them on those tempestuous nights when the wind howled and the world trembled. But it wasn’t the wind that we should have been concerned about.

Shortly before the chicks were due to leave the nest, there was a commotion on the deck below the tree and we feared the worst. Our German Shepherds were on high alert and venting their outrage at what was unfolding, but they were powerless to prevent the carnage above them. A juvenile vervet monkey was tearing the chicks apart and dropping them lifeless and bloody onto the floor below. Sue and I were speechless at the wanton destruction and the offending monkey seemed to take great delight in ripping the nest apart while the distraught parents screeched their distress.

Just a few weeks earlier I had received a communication from a

reader, a retired game ranger and active birder, who had expressed deep concern over the disappearance of birds from gardens in Umhlanga and the Hawaan Forest. His contention is that in the absence of natural predators, monkey populations have burgeoned, wreaking havoc on the breeding patterns of birdlife in their ever increasing territories.

There are apparently no easy solutions. It’s a problem that we have created. Nature is out of balance and we have the uncomfortable responsibility of trying to manage these things. I have often wondered how monkey populations are controlled in the absence of predators.

Steve Smit and Carol Booth run an Animal Rights Africa project called Monkey Helpline that offers another perspective. Steve was previously an

intelligence agent for national security and later an estate agent. Carol was a teacher¬. Both have quit their day jobs and now work to address the plight of monkeys in our region.

Persecuted, harassed and threatened, vervet monkeys are the most misunderstood and mistreated animals in KwaZulu-Natal, they say.

There are massive misconceptions

about monkeys, which lead to irritation and anger and because of this only one out of four monkeys that are born actually make it to adulthood, says Booth.

“People say that monkeys are breeding out of control and that their populations are increasing because their so-called natural predators have been eradicated. It’s simply not true. People have introduced power lines, vehicles, pellet guns and firearms, vicious dogs, poison, snares, traps and razor wire that are nonselective and far more lethal. We rescue an average of three monkeys every two days.

No population can sustain such high losses. Urban monkeys could be extinct by the time our children reach adulthood. Almost all the troops that we monitor are slowly decreasing in size from one year to the next.”

Despite the perceptions people have of monkeys invading our gardens, we in fact have invaded their territory.

So, what’s the solution? Smit lambastes those responsible for the torment that monkeys face, from homeowners to conservation authorities, farmers and even bird lovers and school children with

pellet guns. They are in the minority, but their impact on monkeys is enormous.

If you want more information on how to deal with problem monkeys in a humane and effective manner visit www.animalrightsafrica.org and look up Monkey Helpline under “projects”.

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The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.-Mahatma Gandhi

Ballito Roadworks Accelerated.

Following an emergency meeting last week where

contractors, municipal officials, ward councilors, media and business owners came together to address the traffic congestion being experienced in Ballito due to roadworks, we are delighted to see that good progress is now being made by working at night. Due to unforeseen delays, it was anticipated that the first phase of the roadworks to create better traffic flow in Ballito would only be concluded by February 2015 as work is scheduled to stop for the holidays on December 12th. It was our suggestion that operations be accelerated, working at night to use the time available before shutdown to get as far ahead as possible to minimize congestion over the festive season. We are overjoyed to see that this suggestion has yielded results and that due to the extra shift working at night, the prognosis for local traffic going forward into the festive season is now much improved. This is a great example of how when people come together over a common problem, solutions can be found – thanks, guys!

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When Martin Locke and I decided to start a

radio station in Ballito over ten years ago, it was nothing more than a bit of fun. We had both been on the Radio 5 (5FM) team for several years and had independently gravitated to Ballito where we were reunited over a bottle or two of singing dancing drinking wine one night

and the proposition was struck.What followed later was an

ad hoc temporary radio station broadcasting from Ballito on a short term license to cover the summer festival of 2002/3 – and Martin was busy with other stuff so he wasn’t involved, but many others were and we had a blast. We played a mix of hits past and present and interspersed it with local info, interviews and news and people loved it!

But we couldn’t promote it much then – we didn’t

have a strong media partner like Life & Style behind us and it was over before it began. But the idea remained with me and now, with

the Ballito Lifestyle centre as a broadcast base and Life & Style as a media partner, Radio Life & Style 88.0FM is about to change the media mix in the greater Ballito region forever. We will be playing a similar mix of the greatest songs of your life – the hits of today and yesterday…all the best ones…plus local info, news and views from interesting people. Our on air team will be announced closer to switch on which is scheduled for December 10th 2014.

While the FM signal strength will be limited, we will also be broadcasting digitally to every mobile device, computer platform and decoder currently available in the market. This will allow us to be heard in shopping centres, homes, offices, waiting rooms, showrooms, forecourts and anywhere where people gather. Working with digital service provider partners we will be promoting free

WIFI zones on the beaches in Ballito and Umhlanga that will carry our radio stream free to mobile phones so you can stay up to date and in touch with where the action is.

So, WheRe WILL We Be BRoAdcASTIng FRoM?

The Ballito Lifestyle centre will be where the Radio Life & Style broadcast studio will be located. The studio itself has been designed by detail Architect’s Mabette Vermaak who has made a study of container buildings found in the trendiest spots on the planet and she has custom designed what will be Ballito’s first. detail Architects is powered by Mabette Vermaak and Joanne hain, two of the most creative architects in their field. Mabette is currently a consulting architect on the Zimbali, Simbithi and Prince’s Grant architectural review committees and has specialised in estate residential architecture for the past eleven years. She recently completed the interior and architectural renovation of Prince’s Grant Estate Umdoni Hotel suites and Main Lodge and she’s hot property on the design scene here. Essentially she designs beautiful spaces and their interiors so we are delighted that she agreed to take on this challenge. Based on two shipping containers, cleverly reworked to create a really exciting purpose-built radio studio, the building will be arriving partly complete from the manufacturers in Gauteng shortly and will be located close to the escalators from the undercover parking area on a very busy central walkway. Because much of the studio is glass, you

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will be able to watch the presenters in action and the live interviews with celebrities as they happen. Not only will the station sound good, it will be visually interesting too and we hope you’ll come and visit us at the Lifestyle Centre soon.

Forthcoming features, interviews and interesting radio happenings will be carried in print editions of Life & Style to promote them and they will be available after the live broadcast at podcasts to listen to at your leisure should you miss anything.

We aim to host speciality shows at night which will also be heavily promoted through our print publications and of course on air and online too.

Our new website www.lifeandstyle.fm will not only carry the live radio stream but also the latest editions of our print titles, social media, continuous updates of what’s happening of interest in the region as well as civil information of importance to the region.

With attractively priced advertising packages available to take advantage of the launch period and the peak holiday season, Radio Life & Style 88.0FM in conjunction with our print publications and digital presence is going to give you the most exciting marketing platform ever to hit the region.

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The firm launched the speaker with a single tweet, and users can request an invite to buy one.The 9-inch tall cylinder device acts as an artificially intelligent assistant and a high-end speaker.

As well as taking commands such as 'play music by Bruno Mars' or 'add gelato to my shopping list', Amazon said the device accesses the internet to answer questions such as

'when is Thanksgiving?' and 'what is the weather forecast?'

Amazon said the speaker, which runs on Amazon Web Services, continually learns a user's speech patterns and preferences.

Users start the speaker up saying the wake up word, 'Alexa'. It is available on an invitation-only basis in coming weeks.

Amazon has had an unusually busy year, developing a mobile phone, video productions and grocery deliveries.

Last month, the company forecast sales for the crucial holiday quarter that disappointed Wall Street and investors who are eager to see Amazon curtail its ambitions and start delivering sustainable profits.

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life isnt about waiting for the storm to pass its learning to dance in the rain...


RecenTLy, I had the privilege of attending the World Leadership Summit. My

attention was drawn to two things. Firstly, each speaker had silver hair and secondly, faith most certainly makes the world a better place.

The quality of the speakers was invigorating, inspirational and motivating. Like all motivational talks and speeches, the challenge is to take this inspiration and transfer it to the workplace. As we listened to each speaker, we related their thoughts to our situation within the school environment and there is just so much encouragement from the words of wisdom.

One crucial aspect is that we spend a tremendous amount of time on negativity, whereas we should be spending the majority of our time on things and issues that are good and positive.

I often use the analogy of ‘we spend 90% of our time on 10 %

of bad things and 10% of our time on 90% of the good things.’ There are those times when we are rewarded. Our recent Matric Valedictory and Sport & Culture Awards are proof of this and it is always an honour to celebrate our students’ successes with them.

Our philosophy at Ashton is steeped in the tradition of evolving our students who leave our school, as people of quality and character that are unique individuals who will embrace their future, who are determined, who have direction towards achieving their goals, who in turn leave a legacy.

One of the Guest speakers, Wilfred de Jesus spoke about his book ‘In the gap’ and creating hope where challenges seem surmountable. For some time now, we have had parents offering to fill some of our gaps and it is with great pleasure that we announce our Ashton Parents Who Care forum, where we plan to come together to make a difference in our community. Once this forum has been established, we will be opening it up to the general public. (Watch

this space).We are also

extremely proud to announce that our students have launched an Anti-Drug Committee that will drive a zero-tolerance campaign throughout the school. To indicate just how serious our school is about this drive, our 2014/2015 Prefect Body agreed to be tested, and by doing so, have set the example for each and every student. Our students have taken ownership! The challenge is to keep it sustainable and it is a challenge we look forward to.

In closing, it is an important time for all students and we especially wish our Matric and Cambridge Students all the best for their finals.

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HISToRy

repeats itself, or does it? When it comes to Retirement, there is little doubt that this institution runs the risk of being given its own proverbial gold watch and sent into pasture – for good.

Globally the idea of working 9-5 in your productive years and ‘retiring’ to relax and ’enjoy’ a peaceful retirement is being seriously questioned and with good reason. Leading the charge on this regime is none other than the much talked about “baby boomer”. This generation, born post World War II, grew up in a world of hope and endless opportunity. After all, they put a man on the moon – if they could achieve that, they could achieve anything – the sky was no longer the limit and with the aid of the industrial revolution, there was increased wealth being

spread to back this insatiable ambition.

From the day you stepped into your first job, you were told to start saving towards this thing called retirement. The idea was to accumulate as much as possible in your ‘productive, years so that you could retire ‘comfortably’.

Sometimes the best way to understand something is to explore where it came from and for what reasons.

The history of retirement is an interesting one and one that dates back as far as 1883. It was none other than chancellor otto Von Bismarck of Germany that was merited as the ‘inventor’ of retirement. You see, Germany had a problem where the Marxists were threatening to take control of Europe and so, to help his countrymen resist their blandishments, Bismarck announced that he would pay a pension to any nonworking German over age 65. Of

course, politically this was applauded and economically there seemed to be no threat - hardly anyone lived to be 65 at the time. And so the notion of people being paid by the government for growing old was driven more by politics than economics. What is more surprising is that this seems, arbitrarily, where the million dollar number 65 became the supposed all important age.

Of course, it took another half a century before this movement took hold. In part because very few reached 65 and also there was little need. As the industrial revolution put more money in the hands of ordinary citizens and medical advancements increased the countries longevity, so too this retirement concept became more available. however, it was only when the great depression hit the US that retirement was to take centre stage.

With so many out of work and unable to provide, the Government needed a drastic move

to address this situation. And so, those 60 and older were ‘forced’ into retirement to allow for the younger workers to once again be employed. Of course, to avoid this being a gross injustice to the aged, compensation was given to them equal to an average middle income salary. This was done to not only avoid social unrest (and potentially crime) from the younger men trying to put food on their family’s table, but also allow for accelerated production as these younger men could work the factory lines a lot quicker than their aged counterparts.

Fast forward to the

new millennium and the present, many are working past retirement age. Some out of desire but most out of necessity. Regardless of which camp you fall, the bottom line is that saving for and investing into your retirement years is no longer a straight aggregation of accumulation to a point (retirement) and slowly drawing down thereafter. The nuances of today’s investor requires a sound plan and investment strategy to navigate through these transition periods towards and into the golden years.

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Stage 3 - Hazelmere Dam level <45% - 12 November 2014

1 The use of hosepipes are totally banned.Please ENSURE they are disconnected and stored away.

2. No washing of buildings or structures other than for immediate fi re control or protection.3. No use of potable water for dust control. 4. Known water leaks to be repaired within 24 hours. Dripping taps and toilets to be urgently repaired by consumers. 5. Golf courses are no longer allowed to use potable water to irrigate.

6. Irrigation systems utilising the potable water system are to be turned off. 7. Washing of vehicles, bicycles, motorbikes, trucks, boats, trailers and small planes are only allowed through the use of buckets. 8. Garbage trucks and vehicles carrying perishables and food are exempted from these restrictions. Written permission to be applied for if other exemptions are required due to health, safety or welfare requirements. 9. Fountains and water features to be disconnected from potable water supply

10. No new swimming pools are to be constructed. 11. Pools may be topped up once a month. The use of Jacuzzis are strictly banned.12. Pressure management may be introduced to curb consumption and hence lower water pressure may be experienced.13. Water supply may be interrupted in order to reduce consumption during the day. Businesses are urged to make appropriate arrangements for their sustainability.

Please view the water saving tips as well as more details on the restrictions, please visit our website www.sembcorp-sizawater.co.za. Customers can register

their mobile numbers and email addresses for alerts from us. These can be sent to [email protected] or contact our Customer Services Department on

032 946 7200 (during offi ce hours only and please state your address).

The aim of the restrictions below is to reduce commercial and residential consumption by at least 30% and is effective from Wednesday, 12 November 2014. Kindly note that should these targets not be achieved A MINIMUM FINE OF R3000 will be levied to your account and your connection will be restricted.

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Jacuzzis are now banned

Use of hosepipes are totally BANNED

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on the Wild Side – An exhibition of Art by Vanessa Lomas

The Imbizo gallery launched a new exhibition of works by wildlife artist Vanessa Lomas last week with a warm and

intimate gathering of art lovers, friends and interesting people who came to meet th artist. The Imbizo Gallery is renowned for its exhibition opening parties where the wine and conversation flows accompanied by the coolest of gentle live music and excellent snacks.

Keep reading Life & Style for news about the next one because you really want to be there!

On the Wild Side runs until the 6th December so go along to the Imbizo Gallery at the Lifestyle Centre in Ballito before then to take a walk on it!

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Digby paints in a responsive, intuitive manner, so each one is an intuitive response to the subject,

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resulting in exciting splashes and dashes of colour, light and shadows. Layers of paint come together to culminate in paintings with depth and emotion.

“What drives me is the painting process, the molding and the manipulating”, Digby says. “Creating something from nothing and probably the smell of turps and oil!”

Particularly drawn to the play of light, colour and texture, she says: “I paint for the moment, letting my brushes and palette do the work. When a painting is going well, it takes me off to another place, I feel on such a high. I work in a frenzy – the feeling is awesome!” - The Witness

We can’t wait for the next exhibition – watch this space!

Sue Charles, Glenda Thompson & Sue Boulle

Andy Smith, Sue Boulle, Marg & Rob Bresler

Di Benningfield, Jane Digby, Angela & Riley Plekker

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Decide which plants can be resuscitated and which should be put

in the bin. Don’t be tempted to replant tatty plants into your garden space unless you know exactly what the end result will be. Any of the Ficus family can cause enormous harm to plumbing and water ways just a few years down the line. Determine which areas of your outdoor living space are in full or half day sun and which are in total shade. This is all important information to take along to the Nursery when you need advice. Don’t be tempted to use your garden soil in pots as it just might contain a virus or fungal disease that will be harmful to container plants. Potting soil is for pots. This is specially formulated to allow reasonable drainage so that your plants don’t lie with `wet’ feet and is sterile and weed free.

Watering is always a difficult question to answer. How much? How often? If your plants are standing on soil or lawn, you can allow the water to run through the pot but if your containers are standing on drip trays of tiled or hard surfaces, overwatering must be avoided because, if there is no drainage, the water level will build up in the container, turning the soil sour and the roots sitting is unwanted moisture. In this situation, you should water small amounts of water, more frequently, ensuring that the water added to the soil will be utilised

by the plant without any run-off. Perhaps half a cup a day or a cup every second day. Your plants will soon let you know if they are not happy.

No container plants (or any other plants for that matter), will survive without nutrients. I must answer this question 50 or more times a week and the answer is always the same. Feed your plants! They are living organisms and need water,

light and food!There are so many plants available

for container planting; trees and palms; beautiful perennials such as Anthuriums; Dipladenias (Mandevillas); Herbs and veggies; seedlings in every possible colour. Make this Festive season one to remember and your outdoor areas a place where you will find peace and relaxation, surrounded with the beauties of Nature and the humming of insects, making your home their home too. Then you can say `I

have arrived!’

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o u T d o o R L I v I n g – It’s Such a good Investment

As the summer holiday season approaches thoughts turn to entertaining and maximizing the space available. Weather permitting, entertaining outdoors is always fun if you are properly equipped and prepared for it. Making the most of your outdoor living space adds value to

your home and richness to your life. It’s such a good idea, and here are some options worth investigating.

“There is pleasure in the pathless woods; There is rapture on the lonely shore; There is society, where none intrudes, by the deep sea and music in its roar: I love not man the less, but Nature more.” -Lord Byron -

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Plaisir du Jardin specialises in the highest quality imported outdoor furniture, designed to complement and withstand harsh climates.

Upmarket new stock is now in store for summer! Outdoor modular low seating, tables and chairs, loungers, Italian terracotta pots, Rusted and antique white Cast iron urns, garden umbrellas, kubu woven basket-ware, imported outdoor fabrics and stylish accessories.

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o u T d o o R L I v I n g – It’s Such a good Investment

As the summer holiday season approaches thoughts turn to entertaining and maximizing the space available. Weather permitting, entertaining outdoors is always fun if you are properly equipped and prepared for it. Making the most of your outdoor living space adds value to

your home and richness to your life. It’s such a good idea, and here are some options worth investigating.

o u T d o o R L I v I n g o n A B u d g E T.Transform a deck or

patio into the ultimate outdoor space for entertaining

your family or friends. Multi-purpose outdoor rooms are becoming increasingly popular as homeowners realise the potential of utilising outdoor areas to increase living spaces.

If you like to entertain, plan for plenty of seating. If you

have an active family, think about how the kids might utilise the space. Do you love outdoor cooking and braaing? Think counter space, storage and cookware.

1. If you don't already have a deck in place, or a patio slab, think about the options for flooring your entertainment area. A concrete slab is the most affordable and is virtually

maintenance-free, as is composite decking.

2. Canvas or outdoor fabric awnings stretch from the roof to countertop height to provide shade from the hot sun.

3. Rather than going to the expense of installing full-on plumbing for an outdoor entertainment area, a stainless steel basin drains into a bucket

under the countertop. The water is then used for watering plants and lawn. An outdoor sink is a cinch to install if you simply set up the tap to draw water via a hose pipe connection.

4. Make your own SA pine garden chairs - stain and seal or paint them in your choice of colour. Add comfort with medium density foam

...it is the product that counts !

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covered in outdoor fabric and dressed with colourful cushions.

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Clinton Friedman Cushions with hyper allergenic goosedown inner, R795.00

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12 - 25 NOVEMbER 201412 fOOD

NATASHA bARNES GRANDE DIPLOME CORDON bLEu COOKERy SILWOOD KITCHENS

Variation: This Stroganoff recipe is fantastic with Venison fillets. Use Kudu, Nyala, Impala or Springbuck. Marinade the fillets for 24 hours in a mixture of 500ml Buttermilk, 3 cloves of crushed garlic and 25ml (11/2 tablespoons) crushed green peppercorns. Slice the fillets thinly before proceeding as for the Beef Stroganoff Use Black mushrooms instead. The wine can be replaced by 125ml water for an alcohol free dish. I use a wok to cook this dish.

ingredients25ml (11/2 tablespoons) butter25ml (11/2 Tablespoons) oil500g -750g Beef Fillet or Sirloin, sliced into thin strips250g button mushrooms, thinly sliced60g (1/4 cup) salted butter, extra1 onion, thinly sliced15ml (1 tablespoon) flour15ml (1 tablespoon) Dijon mustard2,5ml (½ teaspoon) smoked Spanish paprika 125ml dry white wine or water250ml thick sour creamSalt and freshly grated black pepper Chopped Parsley to garnish (optional)

method:Heat butter

and oil in a large skillet or heavy bottomed saucepan over a medium heat/high heat or in a Wok. Sauté the beef strips quickly until just cooked, about three to five minutes, do not overcook the beef. Add the mushrooms and sauté briefly until cooked. Remove from the saucepan and set aside.

Melt the extra butter slowly in the saucepan without letting it separate. Sauté the onions gently until caramelised, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour, mustard and smoked paprika. Cook for a minute to make a thick paste. Slowly whisk in the wine and cream a little at a time until fully incorporated. Simmer gently, stirring continuously for a few minutes or until the sauce has thickened considerably. Season to taste. Return the meat and mushrooms to the saucepan, heat through and serve at once with Ribbon Noodles. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top.

Serves 4

trans siberian beef stroganoff

FRoM RUSSIA WITh LoVe

tip: Use only the very best chocolate with a high cocoa content. The Vodka carries the flavour well and using a superior chocolate brand will prevent the Liqueur from tasting artificial or like melted Easter Eggs! You may use Milk chocolate if desired. The mixture will thicken upon standing. Do not store this liqueur in the fridge.

Variations: In Russia it is possible to purchase Chilli infused Vodka off the shelf. But for a delicious variation, add 2 to 4 whole dried dark red chillies to the Chocolate vodka. Leave to stand for at least 12 hours before serving.

Alternatively, add 30ml (2 Tablespoons) Orange Liqueur to the vodka before adding the chocolate. Shake well.

ingredients180g (2 slabs) best quality

chocolate, milk or dark350ml to 500ml Vodka, in the

original bottle

method: Grate the chocolate finely. Fill

the sink with boiling water as deep as the level of the vodka in the bottle. Immerse the bottle in the hot water for a few minutes to warm the alcohol. Insert a plastic funnel into the neck of the bottle. Spoon the grated chocolate into the bottle, remove the funnel, cover the bottle with the bottle top and shake vigorously until the chocolate has dissolved. Repeat the process until the vodka cannot absorb any more chocolate. Store at room temperature. Shake well before serving. Use as a topping for dessert or as a drink served with Ice. Mixture thickens upon standing.

Makes one large bottle.

Liquid ChoCoLate Vodka “mousse”

The Culinary Adventures of a

TRAVELLING COOK

Natasha Barnes

Vodka is the lifeblood of russia. They say the cheaper brands are so strong, one drink can blind you. Drinking seems to be a national past time and it was not uncommon to see old ladies at breakfast drinking Vodka from juice glasses. My travelling companion of course, loved the idea.

i travelled from st petersburg to beijing by train. it took three weeks with stops. No one spoke any English so were left largely to our own devices. The last Carriage was the opulent dining car offering an elaborate Menu in Russian, cooked up by a bored chef who made the Bar his head quarters. Stroganoff seemed like a familiar option. We soon fell into a regular pattern, Cheese and Salami for breakfast, large quantities of Bloody Mary the rest of the day and a simple Stroganoff for dinner. If you wanted rice or noodles you have to order it extra. There is no such thing as a free lunch in Russia.

The rediscovery of an aerogram from Sri Lanka with a carefully inscribed recipe

is what led to The culinary Adventures of a Travelling cook, a collection of

uncomplicated recipes – both gourmet and everyday.

Written by cook and artist Natasha Barnes from her numerous trips locally and abroad, this book shares many humorous accounts of her travels across the globe. Her experiences

are relived through the foods she encountered and enjoyed in countries as diverse as the USA, Vietnam, Argentina, Ethiopia and

Burma.

Natasha Barnes holds a Cordon Bleu Grande Diplome from the prestigious

Silwood School of Cookery in Cape Town and has a National Qualification in Training

and Development from the hospitality industry. Experienced as a cookery editor and

accomplished food stylist for Your Family magazine, she also opened two cookery schools at maximum-security prisons in

KwaZulu-Natal. In addition, Natasha is an acclaimed international artist, travelling and exhibiting her paintings worldwide. This is

her first book.

You are cordially invited to attend the Launch of the culinary Adventures of a Travelling Cook at Bargain Books in the Ballito Lifestyle Centre on Friday, 14 November, for drinks and a book signing.

Time 5:30pm for 6pm

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IT’S open for business and it’s causing quite a stir in the greater Ballito community. Say Cheese is the first specialist cheese deli and coffee shop

combo to open in the region and it is proving a popular combination. They offer a good variety of local South African cheeses and freshly baked treats to go.

Open for breakfasts, lunches and coffee Tuesday to Saturday from 7am - 3pm & Sunday 7am - 9am, there is a warm welcome waiting for you at Say Cheese in Salt Rock.Mall 505, 60 Basil Hulett Drive, Salt Rock (opposite Caltex garage) Email [email protected] 032 525 4208 Pre-orders (sms's only) – 072 694 6223

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about and for good reason. For one thing, it offers unsurpassed value when it comes to comfortable, secure family living but it is also constantly evolving. The latest facility to be unveiled is a really cool coffee roastery and coffee bar that will serve fabulously fresh quality coffee and delicious treats on the pool deck in their Mini Palms recreating area.

This is the latest attraction on the 315 hectares estate adding to the impressive range of facilities catering to all ages, from the Empire Prestige Baby Academy for babies and toddlers

to frail care facilities for the elderly. There are six dams currently stocked with fish on the estate plus a 25m lap pool, golf driving range, tennis courts, recreational fields, aquatic centres, restaurants and bars, all conveniently located on the estate. The various hiking and mountain biking trails also provide the perfect opportunity for residents to get close to nature in these tranquil surrounds.

Homeowners will also have exclusive use of an impressive beach house being built on Tinley Manor beach just 3 km from the estate.

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Come and Enjoy a Romantic Candle lit Dinner or a Relaxed Family Meal

at our Cosy and Intimate 50-seater Restaurant. Not only do we offer amazing shellfish but also a wide range of

poultry, meat & vegetarian dishes with a great selection of wines.

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY FROM 6 - 9 PM

DuRBAn CuRRy

It was a lovely way to launch erica Platter and clinton Friedman’s latest edition to their

extraordinary range of cookbooks with a distinctly local flavor.

Spice is a gem of a restaurant at the edge of the sea in Umdloti and those fortunate to be there last Thursday night were treated to a taste of some of the recipes paired with wines expertly selected by Erica’s erudite and charming husband, John.

Spice is owned and run by Russell and Linda Burger. Linda is a fabulous chef and the inspiration behind the brand. Her culinary roots run deep and she was a natural choice when it came to unlocking the secrets of Durban Curry.

Top Tips from Linda when preparing a good curry:1.Use the freshest ingredients2.The oil must be really hot before you add the spices to extract maximum flavor and aroma3.Cook the onions (the base of any good Durban curry) really well.

Durban Curry – So Much of Flavour is in store now and will make the perfect Christmas gift.

Get it while it’s hot!

Linda Burger, Dave Charles & Russell Burger

Erica Platter, Clinton Friedman & John Platter

coLLISheen eSTATe PReSenTS “eLVIS WITh hIS 8 PIece BAnd “MSg” on FRIdAy the 28th noVeMBeR 2014Doors open at 6pm and the Show starts at 8pm Come and enjoy a night to remember, filled with music and memories from yester year as we re-live the Vegas Years in the early 70’s and pay tribute to the “King” in remembrance of his passing 37 years ago on the 16th of August 1977.Ballito- based Doug Weich is one of the top Elvis Tribute Artists in the country.He is backed by a very accomplished eight piece band which includes two renowned backing vocalists. The band is made up of some of Durban’s most proficient musicians. Led by musical director Nicole Couto-Leite (piano),Wade Wight (Keyboard), Jill Murraybrown (bass), Graham

Buckle (drums), Bruce Boome (Lead guitar), John Skuye (acoustic guitar/percussion),Marion Loudon(backing vocals),Tammy Saville(backing vocals) Boy, can this combination rock!

Their last 10 performances in Durban were all sold out!

This show is a must see, so don’t hesitate to BOOK NOW!

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IT’S fast becoming the place to meet in Ballito. The Ballito village at the edge of the sea has been making a comeback after several years of

economic decline in the wake of the storm damage in 2007. With the beach in close proximity, it makes sense that a coastal themed restaurant would be a popular choice. The Beach hut is a real gem – a delightfully fresh and informal setting just a stone’s throw from the beach with easy access and plenty of parking on Library Lane. This is at the heart of the Ballito revival and it’s where the best people gather for breakfasts, lunches, coffee breaks and, of late, relaxed dinners too. The food is honest, fresh and consummately prepared by internationally renowned chef and owner, Michael Ovens under the watchful eye of his wife, Joanna.

Michael has seventeen years of experience in acclaimed restaurants across the globe and has settled now to raise a family on the North Coast. This is a real win for Ballito, as so many have already discovered.

Michael and Joanna are uncompromising when it comes to quality in their restaurant – quality ingredients means taste and flavour…and delighted customers. They use the best suppliers and are happy to share that info with you.

our suppliers:hope butChery

We buy all our meat (except chicken) from Hope Butchery in Durban north, we chose them as our supplier due to the quality and passion they have for their product.

Their meat is free range, hormone free, antibiotic free and 100% grade A. One highlight is the 21 day aged Rump steak which has no MSG or preservatives in the aging process.

www.hopemeats.co.zapLuCkin good ChiCkens

Pluckin Good Chickens specialise in healthy home-grown chickens no steroids, hormones or growth supplements are used and their farming process in based on organic principles. The quality of their chicken is superb and importantly never frozen.

www.pluckingoodchickens.co.za

"Cindy's" - umhLaLi fresh produCe

Cindy supplies a lot of our fruit and veg and is well known in the area for fresh tasty produce direct from her farm.seasheLLs - beLinda ray

Belinda Supplies our fresh Saldanha bay mussels, picked fresh every Wednesday and flown up on a Wednesday night for Thursday morning delivery, the quality is excellent.

There’s a new summer menu staring in 2 or 3 weeks, concentrating on produce coming back into season and dishes that celebrate the coastal lifestyle. The Beach hut has also introduced a christmas season set menu that will be running from the 1st - 24th of december and they are already taking bookings so don’t miss out!

The New Year’s Eve menu will be launched next week. The price will include a ticket for the street party, a 4 course menu, canapés and some drinks.

current Trading hoursMon - closedTue - Thu 7am - 4pmFri & Sat 7am - 9pm Sun - 7am - 3pm during holiday season Mon - Sun 7am - 9pm

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The Beach hut – We think you’ll Love It

Three cheers for the christmas Fair…

The Christmas Fair, one of the North Coast’s oldest and most supported charity initiatives just keeps on getting better. This year saw a record turnout of traders and visitors over two days of great fun and enterprise at Collisheen Estate. This initiative, driven by women of influence and supported by readers of Life & Style, continues to make a huge difference in the lives of those less fortunate in our community and we salute you all. Here’s to another record breaking affair next year!


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SUndAy 9th november saw surfers of all ages take to the water at Umhlanga’s Main Beach for the Wave

Wizards Surf club event. This was the second competition of a three part series that ends with the Lizzard Summer Surf Event which kicks off the Annual Umhlanga Summer Festival 2014.

Perfect weather and highly contestable waves were the order of the day. Starting off with slightly messy 2-3 ft. waves but improving to 3-4 ft. with the Umhlanga bowl offering some fun left wave options. Quintin Jones (commonly known as QJ) pulled out all the stops to win the Masters 35+ division. Quintin is renowned for being South Africa’s leading surfing coach and has some of the top surfers in this country in his stable. He led by example at the event when he beat multiple SA Champ Carl Roux and other top surfers Evan Jenkins, Mike Frew and Mark Hansel.

Club Chairman and Hurricane Brand Manager Jestyn Viljoen was thrilled with the outcome ‘Our club is all about encouraging the really small kids to experience competitions for the first time. We have surfers as young as 6 years old taking part and their Dads also surfing in the Masters divisions. Today was a perfect day for all the surfers and their families’.

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kALAI MoodLey And heR TeAM hAVe ScooPed AnoTheR PReSTIgIoUS AWARd.

“We won SALON OF THE YEAR 2014 at the annual Imbalie Beauty Awards ceremony on 17 October 2014 at a very slick red carpet affair held at the Melrose Arch in Rosebank, Johannesburg. This award come hot on the heels of another prestigious win for Perfect 10 Ballito, being the FASA 2014 Award won in March this year. In the running for FASA are all franchised businesses across the country. Some previous winners have been Mug and Bean, Woolworths, Wimpy and Midas.

Semai Pillay and Michelle Naidoo made

it into the prestigious top 5 skincare therapists countrywide and we had nominations in the Nail Technician category too.

There are 65 Perfect 10's across the country. The Imbalie Beauty group is the largest beauty group in South Africa and is a listed company. Besides The Perfect 10 brand, Dream Nails and Placecol Studios also fall under their banner.

What drives the Perfect 10 Team? We

pride ourselves on being truly passionate about what we do, offering excellent client service and having staff who are well-trained and are in possession of international qualifications. Walking into Perfect 10 Ballito,

you're greeted with a cappuccino, a vibey, happy atmosphere, great advice and an all-round pleasant atmosphere.”

Well done, Kalai, and the Perfect 10 Team – we are delighted at your well-deserved success!

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WhILe out shopping one day I could not help noticing a young woman

who had crossed my path and I was drawn to the intricate and lively way in which her hair had been coloured.

Her stylist needed applause for the obvious skill and effort exercised in the execution of this hairstyle which had a base or background colour of bright yet intense copper accented with a symphony of golden toned high and low lights. An obviously fresh wash and blow dry only served to pay homage to an outstanding haircut that fell seamlessly around her shoulders .

Sad to say, the look stopped there! Her hair was over-shadowed by

her attire which consisted of a khaki/beige sweat suit, no make-up and a pair of slip-slops.

The 'total look' is important and the lack thereof is the reason for placing a spotlight on this scenario.

Disconnected looks are extremely hard to assemble so rather leave

them to an expert and opt for the safer coherent option when putting an outfit together.

As it was a Sunday this individual probably meant to come across in a casual manner however her khaki/beige track suit would have worked better with a muted hair colour, cap, head band and pony-tail. Similarly with a brighter toned sweat suit, her dramatically coloured hair would have worked in closer harmony with her dramatically coloured hair.

Another situation worth avoiding in the name of visual harmony is the long flowy dress and short classic haircut combination as these two are in direct contrast with one another. Again the work of an accomplished stylist with a deft hand and good eye may have the insight to style such a combination adequately. Rather opt for a fitted classic dress when sporting a short neat cut and you will ease into a harmonious connection.

Happy styling!

Breaking News from Perfect 10 Nail & Body Studio Ballito.

12 - 25 NOVEMbER 201418 MOTORING

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PEUGEOT UMHLANGAHAS MOVED TO GATEWAY

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The FIVE-DOOR mINI hATChhas Arrived

AccoRdIng to Mini, it’s the first time in the history of the brand that the hatch

has been offered with two rear doors, making it a refined version of the its three-door sibling.

Extra practicality is thanks to the extended wheelbase. There’s now 72mm extra legroom in the rear compared to the three-door, making a third seat possible.

Other noteworthy dimensions is 15mm more headroom, 61mm more interior width and 67 extra litres of boot space taking it to 278 litres. The body is 3.98m long, 1.72m wide and 1.42m tall. This makes it 161mm longer and 11mm taller than its three-door sibling. The wheelbase has been extended by 72mm to 2.56m, while the track remains unchanged.

The two models - Cooper and Cooper S - will be mated to a six-speed manual transmission or an optional six-speed Steptronic transmission or Steptronic sports transmission including auto stop/start and optional green mode.

Standard safety programmes include dynamic stability control with dynamic traction control and electronic differential lock control in the Cooper S. This model also has performance control; model-

specific spring and damper set-up; optional dynamic damper control. The Cooper comes with 15” alloy rims and the Cooper S comes with 16” alloy rims optionally available up to 18".

Mini also says there’s a variable car set-up using optional driving modes with a rotary switch at the base of the gear or selector lever – standard, sport and green modes.

New goodies inside the car include a redesigned display and operating concept: instrument cluster on the steering column showing road and engine speed, colour display for vehicle status details and fuel level; central instrument with new display elements and coloured lighting configuration including a LED ring for visual feedback in response to numerous functions.

Driver assistance systems include head-up-display, parking assistant, rear-view camera and driving assistant including camera-based active cruise control, collision and pedestrian warning with initial brake function, high beam assistant and road-sign detection.

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vervet monkeys

monkey populations

plight of monkeys

urban monkeys

monkey helpline

offending monkey

juvenile vervet monkey

absence of predators