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Easter Frittata with Ham, Roasted Rosa Tomatoes & Spinach INGREDIENTS         6 large eggs         1/4 cup ricotta         1/2 cup chopped ham         8 rosa tomatoes, sliced in half         1 teaspoon coarse salt         1/4 teaspoon ground pepper         1 teaspoon olive oil 1 cup baby spinach DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Pop rosa tomatoes on a baking tray with a olive oil and a bit of salt and pepper. Roast for 10 minutes and remove. In a bowl, whisk eggs, ricotta, and chopped ham; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. In a medium ovenproof nonstick skillet, heat olive
oil over medium. Add baby spinach; cook until wilted. Stir in egg mixture, add tomatoes and cook until edge sets, about ...

The Menlyn Boutique Hotel Art Exhibition The Menlyn Boutique Hotel is proud to be hosting an Anton Smit Art Exhibition ‘In Retrospect’, from the 16 th April 2015. The hotel will be home to Anton Smit’s finest work from the past 40 years and is an acknowledgment to the artist who has successfully become one of South Africa’s most inspirational sculptors.   Smit, whose work is well-known for its evoking themes of suffering, reconciliation, glory and sublimation, was inspired as a young artist, where he had encountered many challenges, but his success can be attributed to his courage and determination to forge ahead in the face of great difficulty. Completely self-taught, Smit has since gone on to exhibit in places like Rome, Milan, New York and Hong Kong and has his work permanently displayed in the Pretoria and Pietersburg Art Museum. He is known as one of South Africa’s most important artists and continues to contribute to the countries cultural heritage. T...

HOLD ON TIGHT! EXCITEMENT IS GOING EXTREME AT THE NISSAN EASTER FESTIVAL 2015. 28 March - 6 April 2015 Kyalami Equestrian Park 1 Dahlia Road, Kyalami Free Admission Held over 10 days at the Kyalami Equestrian Park, the Nissan Easter Festival is an annual scintillating, high-energy spectacle of beauty and excitement as SA’s finest equestrian athletes put their animals through their paces. It’s also a festival of family fun with a non-stop programme of activities throughout the weekend, including Easter-egg hunts, a celebrity fancy dress class, and much more. There’s the family market, where you can wander through the variety of market stalls and the Nissan Kids Zone is a safe place for the little ones to bounce, run, play and climb in a wonderland of mechanical rides and jumping castles, with workshops and activities like canvas painting and other arts and crafts. And just when you thought the action couldn’t get any better, take a turn into the Nissan Test Drive Station whe...

CINEMA NOUVEAU SCREENS NATIONAL THEATRE PRODUCTION OF DAVID HARE’S NEW PLAY, BEHIND THE BEAUTIFUL FOREVERS ‘David Hare’s adaptation of Katherine Boo’s acclaimed study of a Mumbai slum breaks new ground for the National’ ­– Observer ‘A triumph for David Hare and Meera Syal. The play leaves you deeply affected’  - Guardian A new play from renowned British playwright David Hare, Behind the Beautiful Forevers, will be screened in Cinema Nouveau theatres from Saturday, 04 April, launching the new season from National Theatre Live. Based on the book by Pulitzer Prize-winner Katherine Boo and directed by Rufus Norris, the production was filmed for cinema broadcast from the National’s Olivier Theatre in London. Meera Syal leads the cast of Behind the Beautiful Forevers, which will have four screenings only at Cinema Nouveau theatres in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town: 04, 08 and 09 April at 19:30, and on Sunday, 05 April at 14:30. Bookings are now open. I...

RIDE ECOTOURISM-STYLE AT FREDERICA NATURE RESERVE, HERITAGE RESORTS Did you know? As a resident of Heritage Resorts, you get special access to the natural reserve of Domaine de Bel Ombre ... 1300 hectares of nature in its purest form! Tempted by a walk? Follow the leader ... Experience Mauritius as the wild lands of the 1760s Experience Mauritius as the -wild lands Imagine trekking or quad biking on the unspoilt spirits of Mauritius, back in the first colonization times, wild and free on a stretch of 1300 hectares of virgin terrains. A nature-lover fantasy, the Frederica Reserve offers a unique experience of closeness with Mother Nature by Segway or other activities guided by the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation. Obeying the rule of eco-tourism, you will encounter little human presence, yet feel surrounded by endemic and indigenous fauna & flora. Make your own way through a vast open space, roll by one of the tallest waterfalls on the island, c...

LAST CHANCE! TUTANKHAMUN EXHIBITION MUST CLOSE 12 APRIL   The TUTANKHAMUN – His Tomb and His Treasures exhibition at Silverstar on the West Rand is in its final weeks and must close on 12 April 2015. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the wonders of the famous boy-king’s tomb at the time it was discovered by Howard Carter in 1922. If you are spending time at home over the Easter weekend or if you haven’t yet visited this captivating international exhibition, why not make a date now or during the April school holidays for a memorable family outing. Open seven days a week, the exhibition also has extended hours on public holidays from 09h00 – 21h00 (last admission 90 minutes prior to closing).  This not-to-be missed exhibition has been seen by over 60 000 visitors since it opened on 2 December 2014.   Critics and visitors of all ages rave about the rewarding experience of being so close to the story of King Tutankhamun.   ...

SANDTON CITY’S ALL ABOUT CHOCOLATE AND FUN THIS EASTER!  Chocolate, lots and lots of chocolate – that’s what you’ll find at Sandton City this Easter, as well as plenty of fun for the children. The Geldhof Chocolate Factory and Bunny Garden in Sandton City’s Checkers Court will ensure this Easter is a memorable one. Customers can see Geldhof Chocolatier’s famous chocolate Easter eggs being made, and they can make up their own chocolate boxes from a delectable pick-and-mix selection. There’ll be thousands of Easter eggs in all shapes and sizes, so shoppers can stock up in case the Easter Bunny needs a helping hand. Shoppers will also get to taste Geldhof Chocolatier’s delicious treats, as two bunnies will roam around the centre from 10h00 to 16h00 every day, handing out free Geldhof chocolates to Sandton City customers. Chocolate workshops and biscuit decorating sessions will take place in the Bunny Garden from 10h00 to 16h00 every day, when older children can enjoy ...

PAROLE IS OVER FOR CHRIS BROWN - NEXT STOP SA! After six years of being under the supervision of probation officers and the courts Chris Brown’s felony probation is no more. Last Friday, 20 March, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James R Brandlin ended Brown’s parole woes by concluding that the singer-songwriter had fulfilled and completed his parole obligations.  After the hearing a jubilant Brown celebrated with a tweet “I’M OFF PROBATION!!!!!! Thank the Lord!!!!!!”  Fans around the globe welcomed the good news. “We couldn’t be happier for Chris, he’s completed his court mandated requirements and has finally been released from probation.” says Breezy’s manager, Mike G of NiteVision Management. Next stop – SA! Local fans are ready to welcome their idol to South Africa next week for two concerts only featuring supporting guest artist, 22-year old New Orlean’s Hip-Hop singing sensation, August Alsina.  “Breezy” begins his tour at The Dome, Johannesburg ...

THE MAGIC OF THE ROYAL BALLET COMES TO THE BIG SCREEN WITH CINEMA NOUVEAU Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland comes alive in Christopher Wheeldon’s magical ballet for the enjoyment of audiences of all ages… ‘Absurdist, dark and almost beyond praise: Christopher Wheeldon's take on Lewis Carroll is a dazzling extravaganza’  – The Telegraph ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ All the beauty, grace and magic of the ballet will soon be enjoyed on the big screen, thanks to a screening partnership between Cinema Nouveau and The Royal Ballet in London. Following on the success of the screening of ‘live’ theatre, opera and art exhibitions, lovers of the arts will now be able to enjoy wonderful ‘live’ ballet productions from The Royal Ballet at Cinema Nouveau theatres in Johannesburg (Rosebank Mall), Pretoria (Brooklyn Mall), Durban (Gateway) and Cape Town (V&A Waterfront). A season of five famous ballets will be screened over the next few months, and launches with a ballet that will appeal to au...

Tsogo Sun Duke of Edinburgh Cup to meet winter clothing needs of over 2 200 Diepsloot children Children of Diepsloot will be the main beneficiaries of this year’s prestigious Tsogo Sun Duke of Edinburgh Cup amateur golf tournament, which will be played on Monday 20 April at the Country Club Johannesburg, on both the Woodmead and Rockland Courses. The tournament represents the South African leg of the Duke of Edinburgh Cup, which is played annually in 10 different countries with the aim of raising funds to benefit children and young people in need. “Tsogo Sun is proud to have been associated with the Duke of Edinburgh Cup for more than 10 years and it has always been a highlight on our annual calendar. Over the years we have raised a considerable amount for underprivileged children – and we look forward to the contribution we will make to children’s lives this year through the tournament,” says Noëleen Bruton, Group Marketing Director of Tsogo Sun. More than 2 200 ...

Nifty Toyota Etios Cross and R145 000 in cash to be won in Carnival City’s Gold-E-Lucks Draws Carnival City is giving away R145 000 in cash and a nifty Toyota Etios Cross in its once-off Gold-E-Lucks draws on Wednesday 1 April 2015 at 19h00 and 20h00 .  The qualifying period started on 1 February 2015, and guests have until 31 March 2015 to qualify for draw tickets. For every 30 points earned, participants will qualify for one draw ticket, and there is no limit to the number of tickets they can enter.   Members of Sun International’s MVG programme can check their points balance at the MVG desk at Carnival City to see how many points they have stacked up. There will be two draws on 1 April 2015; one at 19h00  where there is a potential R40 000 in cash prizes to be won, and a second draw at 20h00  where there is R105 000 in cash prizes plus the car to be won. This promotion is open to Gold MVG cardholders only. Sun International pro...

Robertsons Ultimate Burger Class at a Taste Show near you V1 The Taste of Cape Town festival is just three weeks away, and this year, creating the juiciest, tastiest hamburger will never be easier than at the Robertsons Ultimate Burger Class. Following the recent announcement that Robertsons Herbs & Spices are headline sponsor of The Ultimate BraaiMaster Season 4: Game On , Taste Festival visitors can now learn how to become Ultimate BraaiMasters in their own homes. Visitors to all three of this year’s Taste shows in Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg, will not only get the opportunity to participate in the fun, interactive classes, and learn all there is to know about creating the perfect burger, but also stand a few chances to win amazing prizes. Robertsons, together with The Ultimate Braai Master franchise have developed delicious homemade burger recipes to be recreated at the classes, from exotic Spanish Beef Burgers to tasty Tomato and Rosemary bur...