Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2017 i Fairlady

My book club is branching out. We have started occasionally taking in an edifying event before supper, but only if it is really, really quick – anything longer might cut into our wine/skinner earnest discussion time. It was at one of these pre-club events (actually the opening night of The Book Lounge’s brilliant annual Open Book Festival – not to be missed if you’re in CT in September, by the way) that we met a writer… let’s call her Mary. Mary was fabulous – clever, opinionated, hilarious. In fact, she was so much fun that we invited her to join us for supper and wine books afterwards. At which point, she looked completely stricken. ‘I can’t!’ she whispered. ‘I’m already cheating on my book club with another book club. They’ll…

A Rotary watch worth R6 500! Celebrating more than 120 years of Swiss watchmaking, Rotary combines quality craftsmanship with the latest design trends to create pieces that never go out of style. This classically elegant timepiece is crafted in stainless steel with rose gold (swoon!) PVD plating and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass – and it features the finest-cut Austrian crystals. It’s the perfect modern-day timepiece, boasting the legacy of Swiss heritage and vintage design!…

‘ Using a mantra can help you release doubt and confusion, get your spark back and tap into feelings of certainty, confidence and joy.’ Many of us are hindered by a procession of well-worn negative thoughts that affect how we view what happens to us in life, what we expect from it and ultimately, what life gives us. The simple remedy for this? A mantra – a sequence of words that supports you to attain a goal. ‘What we tell ourselves repeatedly, we believe,’ says Alyce Pilgrim, life coach. ‘If we constantly tell ourselves that “life is hard” or “I don’t have enough money”, we tend to believe it. ‘Mantras interrupt negative thought patterns and when repeated frequently, ingrain new, positive thought patterns into our subconscious. This changes your internal…

1 What’s your favourite place in the world? We have a beach cottage in the north of Denmark where I love to be. And when I’m there, you’ll most probably find me in the water all day. 2 What did you learn from your parents? They brought me up in a loving, safe environment, and instilled in me confidence, respect and grace. I hope I took that with me into the world, and I hope that I’m passing it on to my own child. 3 Four people at your ideal dinner party – alive or dead; who are they? Frida Kahlo, Leonard Cohen, Karen Blixen and Ernest Hemingway. 4 What are you reading at the moment? Breakfast with Lucian: A Portrait of the Artist, by Geordie Greig. 5 Do you…

Dust mites could be the trigger of your reaction – they’re a proven cause of 80% of allergies, eczema and asthma. And, they might be breeding in your mattress and pillows! It gets worse: these little critters don’t bite, it’s their faecal matter that causes a reaction in us – when we breathe it in! They feed on almost anything organic, but their favourite food is old discarded skin – and where better to find this than a bed? Despite their size, they can produce 10-20 waste particles per day and a typical used mattress could have anything between 100 000 to 10 million mites inside. Yikes! Don’t panic – you can easily keep these pesky bugs out of your bed. With waterproof, breathable mattress and pillow protectors from…

From the experience and imagination of Diego Dalla Palma makeup professionals, RVB LAB – THE MAKE-UP is born. The high quality, high performance products come in a range of luxurious textures and fashionable colours that sets this makeup apart. Plus it’s an easy to apply, complete and compact range for any occasion! No heavy metal or gluten and gluten-derivative substances have been used in the products and no testing has been done on animals – this is makeup with heart! Subscribe to the digital version of FAIRLADY for only R20 a month and receive a 40% discount! Why subscribe?: • You’ll never miss an issue • You’ll get every issue of the magazine delivered to your door • You’ll never miss out on our fabulous competitions and special offers Three…

Ah choo! The tickle in your nose, scratchy throat and sudden tiredness say it all – you’re coming down with a cold or flu. Chances are you’ll develop two to four nasty viruses this year alone. But it doesn’t have to be that way. A combination of old wives’ tales and new science are proving that you don’t have to get sick – ever. In an age where medicine fixes every twinge and ache, the old saying ‘starve a fever, feed a cold’ sounds like an outdated adage from a bygone era. Yet increasingly, modern science is finding that ancient wisdom may hold the key to keeping colds, flu and serious illness at bay, says bestselling US author Gene Stone in The Secrets of People Who Never Get Sick (available…

SKILLET ROASTED ANGEL FISH AND CLAMS IN A CREAMY WHITE WINE SAUCE Serves 4 PREP TIME: 45 minutes 4x200gfreshangel fish fillets, deboned and scaled, with the skin on salt and milled black pepper 30g butter 500g baby clams, cleaned 1 clove garlic, crushed 1cupdrywhitewine 1 cup fish stock ½ cup cream juice of ½ lemon 3 tomatoes, peeled, deseeded and diced 2 tbsp finely fresh flatleaf parsley, chopped 1 tbsp finely chopped chervil or dill 100g orzo (also known as Risoni or pasta rice), cooked according to packet instructions 1. On a clean surface, pat the fish dry with paper towel. 2. Carefully score a few lines into the skin of the fish and season both skin and flesh well with salt and pepper. 3. Melt half the…

PUFF PASTRY TRIPLE PORK PIES WITH CIDER AND DRIED APRICOTS Makes 6 individual pies PREP TIME: 40 minutes plus baking time 2-3 tbsp olive oil 500g pork fillet, cut into 1.5cm cubes 250g streaky bacon, chopped 1 large onion, sliced 150g smoked cooked ham, diced 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves 250g portabellini mushrooms, sliced 100g turkish apricots, chopped 1 tbsp butter 2 tbsp flour 250mlcider 200ml double cream 1 x 400g roll puff pastry egg wash for brushing Salad to serve 1. Heat the oil in a pot and fry the fillet, streaky bacon and onion until the meat is browned, the bacon, crispy and the onion, soft. 2. Toss in the garlic, thyme, mushrooms and apricots and cook for a further 5 minutes. Remove…

EACH HAMPER INCLUDES: 3-ply Stainless Steel Professional 26cm Frying Pan 3-ply Stainless Steel Professional 20cm Deep Casserole 3-ply Stainless Steel Professional 18cm Saucepan Take your Easter feast to a new level with Le Creuset’s Stainless Steel Professional range! Whether you’re cooking on a gas, ceramic or induction stovetop, the Stainless Steel Professional range has you covered. It combines prime craftsmanship and brilliant design for superb cooking results. Triple-layer construction ensures even heat conduction and distribution, while a mirror-polished finish reflects some serious kitchen credentials. The nifty capacity markings on selected products also simplify your cooking. Plus, it’s dishwasher and oven-safe and comes with a lifetime guarantee – now that’s rare! Q: What period of guarantee do Le Creuset pots offer? HOW TO ENTER: SMS the keyword LE CREUSET, along with…

Milking it One of the biggest mistakes we make is thinking that milk is good for our cats. Far from it: milk can give your kitty flatulence, cramps, upset tummy or even diarrhoea. Cats, just like humans, can also be lactose intolerant. Bottom line: the best drink for your cat (as for you!) is fresh water. FLY LOVES! NEW AND TRENDING! We popped in to Absolute Pets to see which toys for your fur kids are trending. These are our top 7 choices: How (not) to treat your pet this Easter Easter brings delicious celebratory treats, and of course it’s tempting to share them with our loving companions. But remember that raisins and chocolate are toxic to dogs! Even if they eat just a few raisins, this can cause kidney…

Aries 21 Mar – 19 Apr Relationships rarely tango as beautifully as they do now. What you want, you’ll get – but not without a little help from your friends. We admire your trademark independence, but the practicality of partnerships takes you further than solo dream-chasing over this period. Connect with former colleagues or flames; coffee and a casual chat won’t kill you. You may even have the time of your life. Taurus 20 Apr – 20 May Slowly does it. The year’s barely started and you’re already looking ahead to the next game plan, goal or getaway. Well and good, but anxiety attacks aren’t necessary, since things are ticking along, as they do, and stuff will get done. Trick your tenacious self into some mindless R&R for several hours…

1. MAD EASTER WEATHER Because Easter Sunday is the first Sunday after the first post-March equinox full moon, it usually marks the beginning of winter in Cape Town with wild storms and loads of rain. Bring it on! 2. LALELA SCARVES These exquisite silk scarves showcase work from the young artists and designers working with the Lalela project. Lalela identifies at-risk youths and uses ideas, art and music to develop their entrepreneurial skills – with exquisite results. Go to Lalela.org for more. 3. BAR ONES I’m not quite sure why, but I am having a little retro chocolate moment. Mmm… 4. DIRK GENTLY’S HOLISTIC DETECTIVE AGENCY (Netflix) I loved the book, and the series is beautifully filmed, completely bizarre and features some extremely odd characters and conditions. It’s very violent…

‘You might think being nice will make everyone like you, but research shows the opposite is true.’ Ever been told you’re ‘so nice’? It’s a compliment, right? Well, yes – as long as you’re not too nice. Agreeableness itself isn’t the problem, says Renée Tobin, a psychology professor at Illinois State University. People who get along with others tend to do well in life. But when you sacrifice your happiness to keep others happy, it can become a problem. ‘Trouble can arise if niceness is driven by insecurity, or if people suppress their negative emotions, which can manifest itself as ill health,’ she says. Being a nice-a-holic is something women in particular struggle with. ‘We’re socialised to feel responsible for the feelings and wellbeing of those around us,’ says Julie…

GREAT CONTACT If you keep running out of contact lenses, look no further than EyeSupply. Go to their site (www.eyesupply.co.za) to set up your account. You do need a prescription, but if you don’t have a copy, they’ll verify it with your eye doc, then deliver your contacts to your door. Delivery is free anywhere in SA, even if you live in the tiniest, most far-flung dorp. There’s a quick and handy reorder button on the top right of the site, plus you’ll get a reminder before you run out. GET A WHIFF OF THIS When we first heard about this stinker, we thought it had to be an April Fool’s joke. But it seems to be the real deal! The story starts with the mitochondria of our cells, which…

CHANNEL CHANEL Opposites attract, which is why we love this oversized denim jacket with its pearl trim. Frayed hems are also big this season, so this jacket has it all! CUTE AS A BUTTON (UP) Swap out your white shirt for a soft chambray button-up and play around with mixed prints, like this stripe and polka-dot combo. BLACKOUT Wear a pair of straight-leg black jeans the same way you’d wear black tailored trousers – just add feminine prints and accessories for a softer touch. SHIRT THE ISSUE A denim shirt will literally work with everything you have – just pair it with smart pieces and layer on a few sparkly necklaces to dress it up a bit. ALL DRESSED UP A denim shirt dress is so versatile; wear it as…

CRANBERRY, APPLE AND APRICOT HOT CROSS BUNS Makes 16-18 buns PREP TIME: 45 minutes, plus rising and baking time Few things are more delicious than a warm, freshly baked hot cross bun slathered with butter! 1cupfull-creammilk 1 cup apple juice 80g butter 1 extra-large egg juice and zest of 1 orange 5½ cups cake flour, plus extra for kneading 15g (1½ sachets) instant yeast 3 tbsp castor sugar 3 tbsp ground cinnamon 1 tbsp mixed spice 2 tsp salt 1 cup dried cranberries 100g dried Turkish apricots, chopped For the glaze: 3 tbsp smooth apricot jam For the crosses: ¾ cup icing sugar (sifted) 3-4 tbsp water 1. Pour the milk and apple juice in a saucepan, add the butter and stir over medium heat until the butter is…

Endive Also known as witlof or chicory, it’s the young tenderstem of the endive plant. Its slightly bitter, nutty flavour is delicious when served cooked in stews, soups or bakes, or raw in crisp winter salads. You’ll often find the red-leafed variety – radicchio – in salad packs. 2 Ways with Endive CREAMY ENDIVE AND BACON BAKE Slice 2 endives in half and wrap 3 strips of streaky bacon around each half. Arrange them in a baking dish. Pour 1 cup of cream in a jug, season with salt, pepper and ¼ tsp ground nutmeg and pour this over the endive. Toss together 2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs, 100g grated parmesan cheese, 3 tbsp chopped parsley, zest of 1 lemon and 3 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle this streusel over…

This month FLY LOVES! TRULY MADLY GUILTY BY LIANE MORIARTY (PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE SA) It all started on a Sunday afternoon at a disastrous backyard barbecue in the suburbs. We’re not quite sure what ‘it’ is (that will only be revealed bit by bit), but The Incident had a devastating effect on everyone who was there. Vid and Tiffany, who hosted the barbeque, can hardly look their neighbours in the eye, and their daughter has become quiet and withdrawn. Erika can’t really remember, to be honest – she had had quite a few drinks. Meanwhile, Sam and Clementine are sleeping in separate beds and hardly speaking, and their daughter Holly has been acting up at school. The mystery of ‘What the hell happened?’ might keep you reading, but in the…

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR FABRICS WOOL: Wool shrinks at high temperatures. Delicate knits should be hand-washed in a gentle detergent. Dry woollen garments flat: their weight while wet stretches them. Wool should never be ironed, only pressed. It’s best to iron woollens on the reverse side. LINEN: Linen can be washed (at cool temperatures) or dry-cleaned. It absorbs a lot of water during the washing process, so don’t overcrowd your washer and dryer. Iron linen inside out, using steam. POLYESTER: Tumble-dry these garments on low heat. Remove them from the dryer while slightly damp to prevent wrinkles and static build-up. Iron on low heat. SILK: Some silk garments can be washed by hand, but silk taffeta, raw silk, and silk ties and scarves should be dry-cleaned. Use a non-enzyme…

‘I feel insecure a lot of the time, but to be even just a tiny, tiny part of a group of people that care about reflecting society and bringing people joy, making them laugh and giving people hope – that makes me feel so grateful.’ ‘This is a film for dreamers. I think that hope and creativity are two of the most important things in the world, and that’s what this movie is about. So to any creative person who’s had a door slammed in their face – either metaphorically or physically – or actors who have had their auditions cut off or waited for a callback that didn’t come, or anybody anywhere, really, who feels like giving up sometimes but finds it in themselves to get up and keep…

‘ When someone approaches me and says, “We have this great project; it will have millions of viewers,” I think, “Oh god, no! That sounds horrible!”’ Along with Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, Elle Macpherson and Claudia Schiffer, Helena was one of the seven supermodels who reigned supreme back in the day when The Supers ruled the world. But there was something slightly removed about her even then – she seemed more private and less upfront than the others. Perhaps it’s her Scandinavian upbringing that made her shy away from ‘becoming a brand’. Instead, the Danish beauty has worked slowly and steadily since the ’90s, rarely lending her name to anything – choosing, instead, to take on a wide variety of small projects. ‘Whether it’s modelling, photography,…

‘Sleep isn’t a luxury – it’s an essential activity. Yet so many people are prepared to sacrifice it so they fit a social construct that says “sleeping together equals successful relationship”. Where’s the logic? We managed to share a bedroom for only a week before hitting breaking point! My husband snores and we have different bedtimes, temperature and lighting. We spent a lot of time talking about how our relationship would work without a shared bed. Now, we have separate rooms and follow “rules” to make sure we connect as a couple. Neither bedroom is off limits to the other person – they’re just the places where we sleep. Before work, my husband comes in to kiss me good morning. And at night, I go to his room before he…

Three years ago, during a thunderstorm, Mitsie came running into our lives. She looked terrified, so my husband Mark picked her up and brought her in. He recognised her as the little Jack Russell belonging to Neville from a few houses along, and read on her tag that her name was Mitsie. He phoned Neville, who collected her once the storm had abated. Over the next few months, Mitsie started visiting regularly. She’d come running down the road when she saw us arriving home and we always made her welcome. When her owners got home at night, Mark walked her home and handed her over, or Neville would come past, asking if she was with us. She was a very relaxed and undemanding little dog who obviously enjoyed company. We…

Q: I’m always tired, even when I take my iron tablets. How can I improve absorption, and is there anything else I should look at? I know exercise helps, but I’m too tired. A: I’m sorry that you’re so tired. You mention that you’re on iron tablets so it sounds like you could be anaemic – there are too few red blood cells to take oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other cells for fuel. So you feel tired, experience shortness of breath and get dizzy. The most common cause of anaemia is iron deficiency. It’s important to find the underlying issue: it may be heavy periods, a chronic illness or gut problems. If you’re older, it could be the result of bleeding caused by an…

DENIM THAT WORKS WONDERS Miladys have introduced their new WonderFit Denim – and it does just that! The specially designed sweetheart yolk slims, shapes and lifts your booty while the arched style enhances your natural curves. They’re also high-waisted, which means no muffin tops! The super comfy, stretchy denim moulds to your body as you move. The best bit is the size range – with sizes from 32-50, just about every woman can find the perfect fit. Choose between bootleg, straight leg and slimleg; and two colours: indigo and black. Priced from R339. Try this trend: VELVET Don’t be afraid of a little soft velour in your wardrobe. With the mercury falling, look for a bodysuit with a longer sleeve and wear it under your high-waisted straight leg or bootleg…

Singin’ in the rain We have a theory: the best makeup collections are always the limited edition ones. And this one from Essence is the latest to steal our hearts. The ‘Me Under My Umbrella Collection’ is available from Clicks this month and really got us in the mood for winter with its gorgeous grey, camel and rosewood colour choices. Our picks? The Blush in 01 You Can Sit Under My Umbrella, R74,95, and the Rain Boots Nail Polish Collection, R44,95 each. Setting the bar high We love a good blow-dry bar! Luckily, for Capetonians, 142 Buitengracht Street is now home to Cape Town Beauty Bar, a one-stop shop for all your pampering needs: blowdries, hair treatments, colours and, of course, a trim or cut if you need – plus…

HOT CROSS BUN ROCKY ROAD Makes 16 blocks PREP TIME: 20 minutes, plus chilling time 300gSPARButter ½ cup cocoa powder ½ cup golden syrup 100g dark chocolate, chopped 1½ cups SPAR Icing Sugar, sifted 1 egg yolk 6 SPAR Freshline Raisin Free Hot Cross Buns, cut into smallish chunks 100g SPAR Freshline Millionaires Shortbread, chopped 50g SPAR Squillos Mini Marshmallows 5 SPAR Freshline Chocolate Brownies, chopped 100g Speckled Eggs sweets 1. Melt the butter, cocoa powder, syrup and chocolate in a saucepan set over a medium heat, stirring continuously until melted (5 min). 2. Remove from the heat and whisk in the icing sugar and egg yolk; beat until thick and smooth. 3. Fold through remaining ingredients and pour into a foil-lined, then greased, 21cm square baking tin. 4.…

The Easter lamb is a symbol of spring and rebirth, yet for us down south, the Easter weekend signals the beginning of autumn. We got together with a group of friends to ponder this conundrum over a delicious roast leg of lamb and fine South African reds. Autumn demands something lighter than a thick, wintry Shiraz or Cab Sav – Pinot Noir is an obvious choice: subtle, but confident enough to stand up to the meat. We loved the Paul Cluver 2015. At R180 it isn’t a steal, but worth the price for its strawberry notes with umami backgrounds in the mouth. Delicious! A fascinating alternative is the Neil Ellis Groenekloof Cinsaut 2014. A limited release, top-of-the-range choice (R270 at the cellar door), it pairs magnificently with roast lamb. It’s…

Haus bound We know and love them for their gorgeous fabrics, area rugs and soft furnishings, but – happy days! – Hertex is now branching out with a new homeware collection, which will include tableware (think fine linen napery, patterned serving bowls, trays and cutlery sets) and occasional furniture like pouffes and side tables in unusual silhouettes and textured finishes. ‘I noticed a need for fairly priced, beautifully curated pieces in the South African market, and so the idea for HAUS was born,’ says Hertex creative director and head homeware buyer Katrin Herrmannvan Dyk. HAUS will be available at selected Hertex showrooms nationwide from 1 April.www.hertex.co.za HOW TO HELP YOUR TERRARIUM FLOURISH Denny Mo, owner of Angles & Earth, gives us some tips: 1. Know your plants: Each plant has…

Absolute pets www.absolutepets.com Accessorize 021 529 3156 Ackermans 021 928 1040 ALDO 021 555 3594, 011 615 0023 Armani available at selected Stuttafords, Edgars, Red Square, Truworths, Foschini and Woolworths stores @home 0860 666 674, www.home.co.za Avon 0860 102 345, www.avonjustine.co.za Beyoncé fragrances available at selected Clicks, Edgars and Foschini stores and Dis-Chem pharmacies Boucheron available at Dis-Chem pharmacies and Stuttafords stores Cape Town Beauty Bar 021 202 9500 Cartier fragrances available at Ascot, Hero and selected Stuttafords and Edgars stores Chanel 021 442 7700 Colette by Colette Hayman 021 937 5465 Contempo 011 402 5513, www.contemporetail.co.za Converse 087 940 4664 Coty available at selected Clicks, Edgars, Foschini stores and Dis-Chem pharmacies Country Road 0860 022 002 Crabtree & Evelyn available at Dis-Chem pharmacies, www.crabtree-evelyn.co.za Dior available at selected…