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On the 8 th  of March 2014, the World Women's Day will be celebrated in honour of all the ladies (mainly those with a sweet tooth).Heritage Resorts Executive Pastry Chef is sharing one of his favourite recipes. So get your man to bake it for you and just enjoy it! CHOCOLATE MOUSSE BY CHEF DENIS Ingredients Chocolate mousse: • Dark chocolate 450g • Custard 475g • Gelatine 7.5g • Whipped cream 625g Custard: • Milk 300g • Cream 60 g • Egg yolk 70g • Sugar 35g Preparation Bring to a boil the milk and cream together. Then, mix egg yolks with the sugar and add the milk and cream mixture. Put the mixture back on low heat until your preparation get the appearance of custard. For your chocolate mousse, you need to melt the chocolate and pour in the custard. Then, add the gelatine, let it soften and stir for complete dissolution. Add the whipped cream little by little. CHEF DENIS LABOUCHERIE, PASSION AND WILLPOWER Passionate about pastry for ove...

THE RED TABLE AT NEDERBURG FOR MOM Start Mother's Day with a leisurely drive out to the beautiful Nederburg Winery in Paarl, where The Red Table restaurant is waiting to spoil her with a super-tasty feast. Offered at R230 a head, the menu on May 11 includes a starter of slow-roasted tomato soup with herb croutons, roast leg of lamb with rich onion gravy and mint jelly, chicken and mushroom pot pies, roasted potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower gratin, seasonal vegetables, salad, as well as pumpkin and cinnamon fritters.  To top it all is sticky toffee pudding served with crème Anglaise for all, and a special surprise just for mom. A wide selection of Nederburg wines is offered by the glass, and the entire range is available by the bottle. For bookings (essential) and queries, please call 021 877 5155, or send an e-mail to theredtable@nederburg.co.za .  The Red Table, created in collaboration with well-known Cape Town foodie Andrea Foulkes, offe...

CINEMA NOUVEAU SCREENS THE MULTI-AWARD WINNING WEST END PRODUCTION OF WAR HORSE FROM NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE National Theatre Live continues to build on its highly successful range of screenings in South Africa with the release of the National Theatre’s multi-award-winning production of War Horse , seen by over five million people worldwide since its premiere at the National in 2007. War Horse will be broadcast for the first time from its home at the New London Theatre in the West End to Cinema Nouveau’s digital screens nationwide and at Ster-Kinekor Blue Route in Tokai, Cape Town, from Saturday, 12 April for eight shows only. Based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo, the story has been adapted for the stage by Nick Stafford in association with the South African-based, award-winning Handspring Puppet Company. Since its first performance, War Horse has become an international smash hit. War Horse follows the powerful story of a young boy called Albert and his belove...

Creative Designs Expected at The Wedding Expo® Cake Challenge If you are a fan of all the cake shows on television, then you will love The Wedding Expo® Cake Challenge! The cakes entered into the competition will be on display at The Wedding Expo® on 5 and 6 April. Creative designs from all 37 entrants are expected. It will be exciting to see the entries in the novice category, which is themed for a Highveld autumn wedding. Professional entries will submit cakes suitable for a spring wedding in Gauteng. Visitors will be able to vote for their favourite cake in both the Novice and Professional categories and go into a draw to win prizes from the competition sponsors, Philips and Yuppiechef. Prizes up for grabs are a Philips Avance Stand Blender and a R500.00 voucher from Yuppiechef. Judges to the competition include Franco Lambaise from the SA Decorators Guild, Nicole Allen the editor of Wedding Inspirations magazine, Angela Day from media partner The Star and ...

Birders flock to Sasol’s birding weekends Sasol’s birding weekends have proved to be a real treat for bird enthusiasts across the country, as rare bird sightings seem to be on the increase. The number of birders attending Sasol’s birding weekends has grown significantly over the last few years. At the recent Sasol West Coast birding weekend, guests spotted; the Yellow-Billed Kite, Osprey, Cardinal Woodpecker, Great White Egret, Sand Martin, Martial Eagle, Spotted Flycatcher, Common Red Shank and the Terek Sandpiper – all of which are rare sightings for the South African West Coast. The prize for the best ‘rarity’ spotting was awarded to Charmaine Oosthuizen for an African Paradise-Flycatcher, which is the rarest bird sited at any West Coast National Park Bird Count. “The weekend catered for all levels of birding expertise and provided a unique opportunity to experience the abundant bird life of the Langebaan Ramsar classified Lagoon. This year’s birding weekend w...

A Middle Eastern Feast with Jonathan Franzsen Culinary Weekend – at De Hoop in the Western Cape: Middle East Cuisine 23-25 May One way to beat the winter blues is to get cooking- so come and join us at De Hoop for a weekend of exotic, gastronomic and flavourful fun... Whether you adore multifunctional dips like hummus or tzatsiki, or prefer calling your shish kebabs sosaties , you will be inspired and delighted with the variety of fresh, aromatic and wholesome dishes that chef Jonathan Franzen will create for you- cuisine that comes from the Middle East:  Afghanistan,  Iraq, Lebanon, Turkey, Syria and the Emirati.  Expect a menu filled with: FRIDAY 23 rd May Starters:               Bӧrek Peynirli + Bӧrek Kiymela (Pastries with spinach and cheese, and pastries with lamb).                     ...

Jeff Dunham, the funniest ventriloquist on earth, returns this May (10 th ) to the Coca-Cola Dome with his latest worldwide tour “Disorderly Conduct” featuring all new, hilarious material. The live show will be recorded for his latest television series. With new tricks, or rather “characters” up his sleeve, fans can see firsthand why he has been voted “ the most popular comedian in the United States” and still top the Forbes Celebrity 100 list of most powerful entertainers three years running. Dunham has, of course, plenty of help on-stage: his entourage of signature characters who are there to challenge and chastise his every sentence.   There’s Walter, the grumpy retiree; the beer-swilling, NASCAR-loving and resolutely red neck Bubba J; the furry and manic Peanut; José Jalapeño, the spicy pepper from South of the border; the bumbling skeletal Achmed the Dead Terrorist; the almost as dead long-lost son of Achmed , AJ; and Peanut’s own ventriloquist dummy: ...

Southern Sun Ikoyi Hotel Wins Best Hotel Nigeria again at The International Hotel Awards Competition 2013-2014 Southern Sun Ikoyi Hotel, one of Tsogo Sun’s over 90 hotels and 14 casino and entertainment destinations, recently emerged winner of the prestigious and coveted award of the 'Best Hotel Nigeria 2013/2014 African Region'. At a colourful award ceremony which took place in Dubai, organized by the International Hotel Awards, the hotel clinched the prestigious award for the second time. It will be noted that the hotel previously won the award for Best Hotel Nigeria 2011-2012 (Africa Region). Expressing delight with the hotel's successive win in two years, the hotel’s General Manager, Mr. Mark Loxley, attributed the success to "fantastic team effort, ongoing hard work and the dedication of staff and management in providing a consistent high level of good quality guest service, diligence and commitment". Mr Loxley noted that, the award will ...

The Wedding Expo®, SA’s Biggest Wedding Show Will Help You Plan Your Wedding! Brides and grooms, help is on its way with South Africa’s biggest wedding show! We know that planning your wedding can be time consuming, overwhelming and stressful! This is why attending South Africa’s most comprehensive wedding show will give you the opportunity to meet face to face with quality wedding industry suppliers – taking the stress out of planning your wedding. You will find stand upon stand of inspirational table settings and floral designs, cakes of every shape and design, and wedding planners to suit your style and budget. You will also be able to find the perfect venue, stationers, and photographers among the 300 wedding industry suppliers who will be there. All this and more will make sure you leave the Expo inspired! You will also be entranced by beautiful fashion spectaculars where both local and international gowns will be showcased. Many exhibitors will be offering disc...

Just 30 minutes from Johannesburg and 45 minutes from Pretoria lies the Misty Hills Spa in the Country.  Overlooking the Kromdraai Valley, it was conceived and designed as an African sanctuary with lush gardens and cascading water features. Guests can pamper themselves in a serene environment that encourages relaxation and personal rejuvenation – the key to vibrant health. Our exclusive Signature Room provides an entirely private spa experience. Indulge in a romantic day with that special someone or simply enjoy it with a friend. Well-being and relaxation are important components of the Misty Hills and Kedar Spas experience. At our Spas in the Country, it is our goal to assist you to thoroughly unwind and relax in a tranquil environment. You will find solace in body and spirit as our professionally trained staff bring tranquility into your life through a variety of soothing treatments. Indigenous African herbs, flowers and spices embody a natural approach to body and ...

The Lion Park, situated in the middle of the Johannesburg – Pretoria complex, is an eco- tourism destination  that focuses on the well-being and regeneration of the various species, in particular the endangered Wild Dog, the rare  White Lion  and Cheetah. We are neither a game reserve or a Zoo, but rather a breeding ground and sanctuary for important species. Secondary to our mission is the ability to provide an opportunity for people, both local and overseas tourists, to learn more about these wonderful  African animals . Large grazing areas for the antelope and giraffe have been established – here you will see zebra, giraffe, gemsbok, springbuck, Blesbok to mention a few. They are free to roam the area and visitors are able to view them from close proximity. The carnivore camps are separated, housing four prides of lion, a clan of cheetah, wild dog and hyena. The lion are protected from one another by barriers and fences to prevent the different prides...

T au is a South African luxury safari lodge situated on the far northern border of South Africa, in malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, the 4th largest game reserve in the country. 27 major species of game roam this South African nature reserve, making Tau Game Lodge the ideal place for a safari holiday, offering Big 5 game safaris  and bird-watching safaris. Privately owned Tau Game Lodge, situated in the North West Province, can accommodate up to 60 people and offers an ideal South African conference venue as well as an idyllic wedding venue overlooking a natural waterhole. Enjoy an authentic South African safari vacation in the midst of natural wildlife, complete with great game viewing and luxury private facilities, at our South Africa luxury safari lodge Our luxury South African safari lodge was designed to reflect the natural surroundings and makes use of the natural resources wherever possib...