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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Weekly News - 20 April 2009
With the elections this week in South Africa and the many holidays we are having in the months of April and May, most businesses and employees are taking some rest over these days. However at Susan Deacon Properties we never have easy days and are 24/7 searching for opportunities to improve our service to our clients, associates, collogues and networking partners.
To keep youbetter updated and all those who are Twittering, you can now follow us on Twitter and be updated on a daily base. Those on Facebook, remember to follow our Facebook Group and join our Facebook Fan Page.
We have teamed up with one of SA's leading business brokers offering you the best investment opportunities in the realty business sales department. Looking for a business, let us know and we will source you the best opportunity to match your needs. Make your dream come true, be you own boss and have your own business.
Sellers remember to make sure your property is listed with us. We are part of the biggest networking groups in the industry. Be sure of the best service at all times and for all your real estate needs, we've got you covered.
Keep reading our news updates for the next few weeks for newly launched websites from Susan Deacon Properties.
CONTENTS
1. Prinicpal choice
2. New release property
3. FIFA World Cup Trophy tour
4. Telkom and AT&T
5. ANC holds Twitter debate
6. Electrical certificates
7. Ina Paarman's - Dessert treat
PRINICIPAL CHOICE- PLETTENBERG BAY
ONE OF THE LAST
One of the last large farms in the area. 260ha with pastures, fynbos & forest. River runs through the property. Large dam. Three bedroom "Old Cape Dutch" home with wooden floors. Second three bedroom home, several staff cottages and outbuildings.
R12 000 000
ID4046
PLETTENBERG BAY
North facing, modern four bedroom home with exceptional views over the farm, the greater Bitou Valley and the mountains. Spacious entertainment areas are complimented not only by the exceptional views but also by a beautiful garden and sparkling pool. A separate two bedroom flat and a second two bedroom cottage ensures that guests can be entertained in style. Good soils, registered water from river, a wonderful vlei and riverside complete with deep waterholes.
R8 500 000
ID4047
PLETTENBERG BAY
3 bedroomed river front home on 6ha. Sep 2 bed cottage and large shed. Very pretty area,private river frontage.
R8 500 000
ID4048
GEORGE
Large home with 3 living rooms, BBQ room, kitchen, laundry, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double garage PLUS flat with 1 Bedroom, 1 bathroom, lounge and kitchen.
R1 495 000
ID4051
FIFA WORLD CUP TROPHY TOUR
The most coveted icon in world football will spread excitement throughout Africa later this year when the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola takes an unprecedented journey across the continent in anticipation of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
The Coca-Cola Company and FIFA today announced details of the route which will span more than 50 countries during the course of a 70-day tour that will afford thousands of Africans an opportunity enjoy a rare close up view of the coveted trophy.
The initial four-month long leg of the Trophy Tour kicks off in Cairo in September 2009 and will draw to a close in Cape Town in December, around the time of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Finals draw.
At events in each city, fans will have the opportunity to have a souvenir photo taken of themselves with the trophy, view a special 3-D movie showcasing memorable moments of the FIFA World Cup, participate in interactive displays and enjoy other forms of entertainment.
The 2010 Trophy Tour draws on the huge success of the first global Trophy Tour held in 2006. The tour visited 31 cities in 29 countries, covering 63,734 miles (102,570 kilometres) with millions of fans around the world enjoying the chance to have a closer look at football’s most famous prize.
TELKOM AND AT&T
Telkom South Africa, the country's incumbent fixed line and broadband operator, has agreed to collaborate with US-based AT&T, connecting its South African infrastructure with AT&T's global network.
The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which will allow companies based in Sub-Saharan Africa to connect to other global markets more effectively. Reuben September, CEO of Telkom, stated, 'This agreement will definitely contribute to our objective of expanding our leadership position beyond the borders of our country. The agreement will give impetus to Telkom's determination to expand geographically and become a fully fledged Pan-African operator.'
ANC HOLDS TWITTER DEBATE
In an effort to win votes in the week running up to South Africa's national and provincial elections on 22 April 2009, the African National Congress (ANC) is using Twitter, yet another online channel, in its electioneering efforts.
ANC national spokesperson Jessie Duarte will hold a live debate with the local and international Twitter community about the ANC's policies and positions around the imminent elections.
Twitter is a popular social networking site based on short messages shared between linked community members.
ELECTRICAL CERTIFICATES
New rulings regarding the issuing of electrical compliance certificates for residential properties effective from May 1 will simplify the demands made on sellers and buyers of residential property.
Lanice Steward, MD of Anne Porter Knight Frank, says that the regulations had traditionally made it mandatory for the seller of a property to give the purchaser a certificate confirming that the electrical installations were in working order.
This had meant that the seller had to call in a registered electrician to inspect the electrical network and issue a current certificate and this had to be done prior to the transfer.
Now, however, any certificate issued in the last two years will be deemed valid, provided that no work has been done on the installation in the interim. Furthermore, the buyer does not have the right to demand a new certificate. If he wants such a certificate he must pay for it himself.
The electricians issuing such certificates now have to re-register annually, whereas before a once-off registration was acceptable.
INA PAARMAN’S - DESSERT TREAT
MILK TART WITH APPLES
Serves 4 - 6
Download video
One of the best milk tart recipes! Smooth and creamy. The combination with apple makes it exceptional.
To give this crustless milk tart flavour and body we have incorporated some of our Vanilla Cake Mix. Use the remaining mix to make Chewy Sugar Biscuits.
MILK TART
2 cups (500 ml) milk
1 stick of cinnamon, broken up into long splinters
4 T (60 ml) butter
3 extra large eggs
1 cup (250 ml) Ina Paarman's Vanilla Cake Mix
¼ t (1 ml) almond essence
APPLE BASE
3 golden delicious apples, unpeeled
½ cup (125 ml) apple juice
2 t (10 ml) sugar
Wash the apples and slice them very thinly.
CINNAMON SUGAR TOPPING
¼ cup (50 g) sugar
1 t (5 ml) cinnamon
Mix and sprinkle over the milk tart before it goes into the oven.
Bring the milk and broken cinnamon to the boil. Cover, remove from the heat, leave to draw for 20 minutes and add then butter. Cook the sliced apples in apple juice and sugar for about 20 minutes. Dish it into a 25 cm pie dish and leave to cool. Preheat the oven to 180°C and set the oven rack in the middle position.
Prepare a paper collar using a long strip of greaseproof or newspaper that will fit right around the dish. Keep the collar ready on the side with two paper clips.
Remove the cinnamon stick from the milk. Separate the eggs - whip the whites to soft peak stage and keep it ready. Add a little of the warm milk to the yolks and then add the yolks and the Vanilla Cake Mix to the warm milk mixture in the pot. Add almond essence. Stir with a wire whisk just until the mixture starts to thicken on the bottom of the pot, immediately remove it from the heat and keep stirring, away from any heat, until the consistency is like a thickish yoghurt.
Add 1/3 of the beaten whites and stir it through with the whisk. Add the remaining egg white and gently fold it in with a spatula.
Dish it into the pie dish on top of the cooked apples. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over. Wrap the paper collar around the dish. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes until puffy. Switch off the oven (and the fan) and leave to stand in the oven to cool for 15 minutes. Best to keep the paper collar on until the tart has cooled down. This milk tart is easier to slice at room temperature.
DRIED APPLE SLICES (optional garnish)
¼ cup (50 g) sugar
¼ cup (60 ml) water
10 paper thin centre slices of apple (select from sliced apple)
Bring the sugar and water to the boil for 3 minutes. Dip apple slices into the syrup - place on baking paper and dry out at 160°C for ± 35 minutes.
VARIATION
If you want to bake the milk tart without the apple (it makes a lovely crustless milk tart) you must use a slightly smaller, 23 cm pie dish. It can be baked for the same length of time.
Ina Paarman on the web - www.paarman.co.za
To keep youbetter updated and all those who are Twittering, you can now follow us on Twitter and be updated on a daily base. Those on Facebook, remember to follow our Facebook Group and join our Facebook Fan Page.
We have teamed up with one of SA's leading business brokers offering you the best investment opportunities in the realty business sales department. Looking for a business, let us know and we will source you the best opportunity to match your needs. Make your dream come true, be you own boss and have your own business.
Sellers remember to make sure your property is listed with us. We are part of the biggest networking groups in the industry. Be sure of the best service at all times and for all your real estate needs, we've got you covered.
Keep reading our news updates for the next few weeks for newly launched websites from Susan Deacon Properties.
CONTENTS
1. Prinicpal choice
2. New release property
3. FIFA World Cup Trophy tour
4. Telkom and AT&T
5. ANC holds Twitter debate
6. Electrical certificates
7. Ina Paarman's - Dessert treat
PRINICIPAL CHOICE- PLETTENBERG BAY
ONE OF THE LAST
One of the last large farms in the area. 260ha with pastures, fynbos & forest. River runs through the property. Large dam. Three bedroom "Old Cape Dutch" home with wooden floors. Second three bedroom home, several staff cottages and outbuildings.
R12 000 000
ID4046
PLETTENBERG BAY
North facing, modern four bedroom home with exceptional views over the farm, the greater Bitou Valley and the mountains. Spacious entertainment areas are complimented not only by the exceptional views but also by a beautiful garden and sparkling pool. A separate two bedroom flat and a second two bedroom cottage ensures that guests can be entertained in style. Good soils, registered water from river, a wonderful vlei and riverside complete with deep waterholes.
R8 500 000
ID4047
PLETTENBERG BAY
3 bedroomed river front home on 6ha. Sep 2 bed cottage and large shed. Very pretty area,private river frontage.
R8 500 000
ID4048
GEORGE
Large home with 3 living rooms, BBQ room, kitchen, laundry, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double garage PLUS flat with 1 Bedroom, 1 bathroom, lounge and kitchen.
R1 495 000
ID4051
FIFA WORLD CUP TROPHY TOUR
The most coveted icon in world football will spread excitement throughout Africa later this year when the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola takes an unprecedented journey across the continent in anticipation of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
The Coca-Cola Company and FIFA today announced details of the route which will span more than 50 countries during the course of a 70-day tour that will afford thousands of Africans an opportunity enjoy a rare close up view of the coveted trophy.
The initial four-month long leg of the Trophy Tour kicks off in Cairo in September 2009 and will draw to a close in Cape Town in December, around the time of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Finals draw.
At events in each city, fans will have the opportunity to have a souvenir photo taken of themselves with the trophy, view a special 3-D movie showcasing memorable moments of the FIFA World Cup, participate in interactive displays and enjoy other forms of entertainment.
The 2010 Trophy Tour draws on the huge success of the first global Trophy Tour held in 2006. The tour visited 31 cities in 29 countries, covering 63,734 miles (102,570 kilometres) with millions of fans around the world enjoying the chance to have a closer look at football’s most famous prize.
TELKOM AND AT&T
Telkom South Africa, the country's incumbent fixed line and broadband operator, has agreed to collaborate with US-based AT&T, connecting its South African infrastructure with AT&T's global network.
The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which will allow companies based in Sub-Saharan Africa to connect to other global markets more effectively. Reuben September, CEO of Telkom, stated, 'This agreement will definitely contribute to our objective of expanding our leadership position beyond the borders of our country. The agreement will give impetus to Telkom's determination to expand geographically and become a fully fledged Pan-African operator.'
ANC HOLDS TWITTER DEBATE
In an effort to win votes in the week running up to South Africa's national and provincial elections on 22 April 2009, the African National Congress (ANC) is using Twitter, yet another online channel, in its electioneering efforts.
ANC national spokesperson Jessie Duarte will hold a live debate with the local and international Twitter community about the ANC's policies and positions around the imminent elections.
Twitter is a popular social networking site based on short messages shared between linked community members.
ELECTRICAL CERTIFICATES
New rulings regarding the issuing of electrical compliance certificates for residential properties effective from May 1 will simplify the demands made on sellers and buyers of residential property.
Lanice Steward, MD of Anne Porter Knight Frank, says that the regulations had traditionally made it mandatory for the seller of a property to give the purchaser a certificate confirming that the electrical installations were in working order.
This had meant that the seller had to call in a registered electrician to inspect the electrical network and issue a current certificate and this had to be done prior to the transfer.
Now, however, any certificate issued in the last two years will be deemed valid, provided that no work has been done on the installation in the interim. Furthermore, the buyer does not have the right to demand a new certificate. If he wants such a certificate he must pay for it himself.
The electricians issuing such certificates now have to re-register annually, whereas before a once-off registration was acceptable.
INA PAARMAN’S - DESSERT TREAT
MILK TART WITH APPLES
Serves 4 - 6
Download video
One of the best milk tart recipes! Smooth and creamy. The combination with apple makes it exceptional.
To give this crustless milk tart flavour and body we have incorporated some of our Vanilla Cake Mix. Use the remaining mix to make Chewy Sugar Biscuits.
MILK TART
2 cups (500 ml) milk
1 stick of cinnamon, broken up into long splinters
4 T (60 ml) butter
3 extra large eggs
1 cup (250 ml) Ina Paarman's Vanilla Cake Mix
¼ t (1 ml) almond essence
APPLE BASE
3 golden delicious apples, unpeeled
½ cup (125 ml) apple juice
2 t (10 ml) sugar
Wash the apples and slice them very thinly.
CINNAMON SUGAR TOPPING
¼ cup (50 g) sugar
1 t (5 ml) cinnamon
Mix and sprinkle over the milk tart before it goes into the oven.
Bring the milk and broken cinnamon to the boil. Cover, remove from the heat, leave to draw for 20 minutes and add then butter. Cook the sliced apples in apple juice and sugar for about 20 minutes. Dish it into a 25 cm pie dish and leave to cool. Preheat the oven to 180°C and set the oven rack in the middle position.
Prepare a paper collar using a long strip of greaseproof or newspaper that will fit right around the dish. Keep the collar ready on the side with two paper clips.
Remove the cinnamon stick from the milk. Separate the eggs - whip the whites to soft peak stage and keep it ready. Add a little of the warm milk to the yolks and then add the yolks and the Vanilla Cake Mix to the warm milk mixture in the pot. Add almond essence. Stir with a wire whisk just until the mixture starts to thicken on the bottom of the pot, immediately remove it from the heat and keep stirring, away from any heat, until the consistency is like a thickish yoghurt.
Add 1/3 of the beaten whites and stir it through with the whisk. Add the remaining egg white and gently fold it in with a spatula.
Dish it into the pie dish on top of the cooked apples. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over. Wrap the paper collar around the dish. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes until puffy. Switch off the oven (and the fan) and leave to stand in the oven to cool for 15 minutes. Best to keep the paper collar on until the tart has cooled down. This milk tart is easier to slice at room temperature.
DRIED APPLE SLICES (optional garnish)
¼ cup (50 g) sugar
¼ cup (60 ml) water
10 paper thin centre slices of apple (select from sliced apple)
Bring the sugar and water to the boil for 3 minutes. Dip apple slices into the syrup - place on baking paper and dry out at 160°C for ± 35 minutes.
VARIATION
If you want to bake the milk tart without the apple (it makes a lovely crustless milk tart) you must use a slightly smaller, 23 cm pie dish. It can be baked for the same length of time.
Ina Paarman on the web - www.paarman.co.za
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Weekly News - 13 April 2009
CONTENTS
1. Prinicpal choice
2. New development
3. Investec grabs 50 000 Confed Cup tickets
4. Posibble TV channel for 2010 WC
5. SA Shines at Maritzburg MTB Cup
PRINICIPAL CHOICE- COASTAL GAME RETREAT
TWO BRAND NEW HOMES ON THE SPECTACULAR NEWLY DEVELOPED LE GRAND GOLF ESTATE
Living on the Garden route coastal strip on this fabulous Game Ranch, close to the beach and all amenities. Have the best of both worlds offered to you in one complete package.
107 Hectare game ranch with development possibilities.
R8 100 000
ID4044
NEW DEVELOPMENT
MOSSEL BAY
Prime position and investment in the heart of the Garden Route. Live a secure lifestyle in the tranquil seaside village - Hartenbos. Ocean views, close to shopping centres, various layouts to choose from, 3 & 4 bedroom homes, starting at R899 000.
From R899 000
ID4033
PLETTENBERG BAY
Large stand of 2761m2 with riverfrontage.
R2 500 000
ID4028
PLETTENBERG BAY
Very good sea, lagoon and mountain views from this comfortable home walking distance from shopping centre and the beach. Renovated bathrooms and 2 fireplaces.
R2 490 000
ID4029
INVESTEC GRABS 50 000 CONFED CUP TICKETS
Specialist banking group Investec has bought 50,000 tickets for the 2009 Confederations Cup at a cost of R3.5 million.
The announcement was made at the international company's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on Monday.
Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) Irvin Khoza thanked the company for showing their spirit of ubuntu. "We are telling the world there is unity ahead of the Confederations Cup and the 2010 World Cup," he said.
"Today Investec has demonstrated its investment dexterity and foresight. This is an investment in the integration of the people of this country and I have to thank them for showing this spirit of ubuntu," he said.
With little more than 60 days to go to the kick-off of the Confederations Cup, Khoza is confident that within two weeks all the tickets to this precursor to the World Cup will be sold out.
"With this action Investec showed us I am confident that others (companies) will follow and I say that in two weeks time the tickets will be sold out," he told the media
POSSIBLE TV CHANNEL FOR 2010 WC
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) says it has acquired the sophisticated infrastructure needed to bring the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup and the subsequent 2010 Fifa World Cup to billions of fans worldwide.
The SABC is the official broadcast partner to both tournaments.
Acting SABC CEO Gab Mampone told the media last week that the national broadcaster was ready to broadcast the 16 Confederations Cup and 64 World Cup matches live.
"We've got our broadcasting strategy that will help us to modernise and enhance our infrastructure and I can readily say that we are ready for that and I can assure you that all the games will be live.
"We are getting two digital outside broadcasting vans they are arriving next month from Germany so that people who are outside the country they will be having a digital signal that will ensure that they receive a Direct-to-Home content during these games starting with the Confederations Cup," he said.
SA SHINES AT MARITZBURG MTB CUP
Enthusiastic crowds, way in excess of the organisers' expectations, ensured the opening round of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Pietermaritzburg was a huge success, and local favourite and world downhill champion Greg Minnaar thrilled the fans by racing to a sensational victory in the final event of the weekend.
Minnaar was not the only South African to excel. Burry Stander, from Port Shepstone on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast, turned in an outstanding performance in the men's cross country to finish third overall and first in the under-23 category.
INA PAARMAN’S WEEKNITE WINNER
BAKED PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER & CHEESE
Serves 4 as main course
This family favourite is good served as a vegetarian main course with a well dressed tossed salad.
1½ cups (375 ml) screw noodles
boiling water
1 small cauliflower, broken into florets (about 1½ cups)
1 small punnet broccoli sliced into florets (about 1½ cups)
2-3 T (30-45 ml) olive oil
1½ t (7,5 ml) Ina Paarman's Potato Spice
1½ t (7,5 ml) Green Onion Seasoning
½ t (2,5 ml) grated nutmeg
1 x 400 ml Ina Paarman's Creamy Cheese Pasta Sauce
1 egg
4 T (60 ml) grated cheddar cheese
4 T fresh breadcrumbs
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Boil the noodles in the boiling water for 5 minutes. Add the cauliflower and broccoli florets. Continue boiling for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are just tender. Strain out the water and return pasta and vegetables to the saucepan. Toss with olive oil, seasonings and nutmeg. Dish into an ovenproof dish.
Mix the Creamy Cheese Pasta Sauce with the egg until well blended. Pour over the pasta. Mix the cheese and breadcrumbs and sprinkle over the top. Bake for about 35 minutes, until golden brown.
Ina Paarman on the web - www.paarman.co.za
1. Prinicpal choice
2. New development
3. Investec grabs 50 000 Confed Cup tickets
4. Posibble TV channel for 2010 WC
5. SA Shines at Maritzburg MTB Cup
PRINICIPAL CHOICE- COASTAL GAME RETREAT
TWO BRAND NEW HOMES ON THE SPECTACULAR NEWLY DEVELOPED LE GRAND GOLF ESTATE
Living on the Garden route coastal strip on this fabulous Game Ranch, close to the beach and all amenities. Have the best of both worlds offered to you in one complete package.
107 Hectare game ranch with development possibilities.
R8 100 000
ID4044
NEW DEVELOPMENT
MOSSEL BAY
Prime position and investment in the heart of the Garden Route. Live a secure lifestyle in the tranquil seaside village - Hartenbos. Ocean views, close to shopping centres, various layouts to choose from, 3 & 4 bedroom homes, starting at R899 000.
From R899 000
ID4033
PLETTENBERG BAY
Large stand of 2761m2 with riverfrontage.
R2 500 000
ID4028
PLETTENBERG BAY
Very good sea, lagoon and mountain views from this comfortable home walking distance from shopping centre and the beach. Renovated bathrooms and 2 fireplaces.
R2 490 000
ID4029
INVESTEC GRABS 50 000 CONFED CUP TICKETS
Specialist banking group Investec has bought 50,000 tickets for the 2009 Confederations Cup at a cost of R3.5 million.
The announcement was made at the international company's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on Monday.
Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) Irvin Khoza thanked the company for showing their spirit of ubuntu. "We are telling the world there is unity ahead of the Confederations Cup and the 2010 World Cup," he said.
"Today Investec has demonstrated its investment dexterity and foresight. This is an investment in the integration of the people of this country and I have to thank them for showing this spirit of ubuntu," he said.
With little more than 60 days to go to the kick-off of the Confederations Cup, Khoza is confident that within two weeks all the tickets to this precursor to the World Cup will be sold out.
"With this action Investec showed us I am confident that others (companies) will follow and I say that in two weeks time the tickets will be sold out," he told the media
POSSIBLE TV CHANNEL FOR 2010 WC
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) says it has acquired the sophisticated infrastructure needed to bring the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup and the subsequent 2010 Fifa World Cup to billions of fans worldwide.
The SABC is the official broadcast partner to both tournaments.
Acting SABC CEO Gab Mampone told the media last week that the national broadcaster was ready to broadcast the 16 Confederations Cup and 64 World Cup matches live.
"We've got our broadcasting strategy that will help us to modernise and enhance our infrastructure and I can readily say that we are ready for that and I can assure you that all the games will be live.
"We are getting two digital outside broadcasting vans they are arriving next month from Germany so that people who are outside the country they will be having a digital signal that will ensure that they receive a Direct-to-Home content during these games starting with the Confederations Cup," he said.
SA SHINES AT MARITZBURG MTB CUP
Enthusiastic crowds, way in excess of the organisers' expectations, ensured the opening round of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Pietermaritzburg was a huge success, and local favourite and world downhill champion Greg Minnaar thrilled the fans by racing to a sensational victory in the final event of the weekend.
Minnaar was not the only South African to excel. Burry Stander, from Port Shepstone on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast, turned in an outstanding performance in the men's cross country to finish third overall and first in the under-23 category.
INA PAARMAN’S WEEKNITE WINNER
BAKED PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER & CHEESE
Serves 4 as main course
This family favourite is good served as a vegetarian main course with a well dressed tossed salad.
1½ cups (375 ml) screw noodles
boiling water
1 small cauliflower, broken into florets (about 1½ cups)
1 small punnet broccoli sliced into florets (about 1½ cups)
2-3 T (30-45 ml) olive oil
1½ t (7,5 ml) Ina Paarman's Potato Spice
1½ t (7,5 ml) Green Onion Seasoning
½ t (2,5 ml) grated nutmeg
1 x 400 ml Ina Paarman's Creamy Cheese Pasta Sauce
1 egg
4 T (60 ml) grated cheddar cheese
4 T fresh breadcrumbs
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Boil the noodles in the boiling water for 5 minutes. Add the cauliflower and broccoli florets. Continue boiling for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are just tender. Strain out the water and return pasta and vegetables to the saucepan. Toss with olive oil, seasonings and nutmeg. Dish into an ovenproof dish.
Mix the Creamy Cheese Pasta Sauce with the egg until well blended. Pour over the pasta. Mix the cheese and breadcrumbs and sprinkle over the top. Bake for about 35 minutes, until golden brown.
Ina Paarman on the web - www.paarman.co.za
Monday, April 6, 2009
Weekly News - 6 April 2009
With the Easter weekend approaching and the school holidays here we at Susan Deacon Properties wish you asafe journey to your holiday destination. If you are in the Garden Route area, remember to schedule a visit to Oudtshoorn and enjoy the annual Klein Karoo National Arts Festival. Go to www.kknk.co.za to get a detailed schedule on all the activities on offer.
Then for the cooks and wanne be chefs, a special menu from Ina Paarman for the Easter Weekend. Go and spoil the family and have a special day.
CONTENTS
1. Prinicpal choice
2. Latest releases
3. Information centre
4. Prepare for 2010
5. Soccer 2010 World Cup
6. Telkom to inject Billions into network
7. No Mayor for Eden
8. Approval awaited for shopping centre
9. Who can tame the Otter Trail?
10. Ina Paarman's Easter Menu
PRINICIPAL CHOICE- LE GRAND GOLF ESTATE
TWO BRAND NEW HOMES ON THE SPECTACULAR NEWLY DEVELOPED LE GRAND GOLF ESTATE
Low maintenance home with sea and mountain view offering 2 living areas, open plan kitchen, 4 en-suite bedrooms, double garage and sparkling pool.
R3 900 000
ID4024
Low maintenance, double volume home with sea and mountain view in this prestigious Golf Estate offering 4 en-suite bedrooms, 2 spacious living areas, openplan kitchen, granite finishes, balcony and double garage.
R4 100 000
ID4025
GEORGE - DORMEHLSDRIFT
Golden oldie in popular suburb. Lounge, diningroom, braairoom, kitchen, laundry, study, patio, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, single garage PLUS spacious 1 bedrooms flat with open plan kitchen, diningroom, 1 bathroom (own entrance).
R1 295 000
ID4018
HEROLDS BAY - OUBAAI
Immaculate and spacious apartment on one of our top golf courses in the Garden Route. Mountain and golf course view. 2 Large en-suite bedrooms, spacious open plan lounge diningroom area with kitchen. Patio with stainless steel BBQ.
R3 780 000
ID4019
GEORGE - HEATHER PARK
Spacious low maintanance lock up and go. Open plan lounge / diningroom / kitchen, laundry, patio, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and double garage.
R1 499 000
ID4021
INFORMATION SESSION - TOURISM CHANCES FOR 2010
A recent information meeting session was held at Ilita Lodge where all accommodation es-tablishments were invited to bring additional accommoda¬tion providers to sign up for the FIFA 2010 Tourism Opportu¬nity so that the Garden Route can be showcased as a venue of choice for FIFA 2010.
Accommodation establish¬ments were approached and this opportunity gives Great Brak River, Mossel Bay, George, up to Plettenberg Bay the chance to participate in the provision of rooms for MATCH.
MATCH Services AG (MATCH) is the professional services company selected by FIFA to provide ticketing, ac¬commodation and event infor¬mation technology services to FIFA.
MATCH formed a wholly owned South African sub¬sidiary, MATCH Event Ser¬vices PTY, to operate local activities in South Africa in connection with the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
MATCH will also act as Fl¬ FA's agent in the sale of all tickets to all ticket customers. MATCH's main accommoda¬tion objective is to deliver a unique accommodation pro¬gramme in terms of quality, creativity, flexibility and an un¬matched capacity to meet mar¬ket needs.
They will also be responsible for negotiating terms and con¬ditions with the accommoda¬tion community in the host countries.
As this is part of the Gov¬ernment initiative of Tourism and Mossel Bay Tourism achieve active involvement u, to promote this opportunity all accommodation establishments, the presentation was facilitated so that everybody could become part of it. It is fantastic opportunity for the Garden Route to partake in the international hospitality industry.
For more information on FIVA 2010 / MATCH visit:
http: www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/matchhag/index.html.
PREPARE FOR 2010: WORKSHOP HELD
In preparation for 2010, Eden District Municipality invit¬ed MATCH, offi¬cial FIFA accredi¬ted accommodation agents, to hold a workshop with prospective accom¬modation owners to prepare them for ac¬cessing the oppor¬tunities which the 2010 World Cup bring for the Eden District.
The workshop looked at the logis¬tics and expected number of visitors. Eden convened this workshop to en¬sure that the Eden region is ready and prepared for this world event which will attract an es¬timated one million soccer fans. Eden is ideally po¬sitioned because it has the most accre¬dited accommoda¬tion, outside the city of Cape Town, as well as being loca¬ted strategically be-tween two host cities, Port Eliza¬beth and Cape Town.
SOCCER 2010 WORLD CUP
GOLF RESORT PICK-UP PREDICTED
In keeping up with what is happening throughout the world, residential golf housing estates are feeling the pinch. There are positive indications though that the South African mar¬ket will pick up du¬ring the Soccer 2010 World Cup, but that will only come after a severe bottoming out. The Summit held this week that was attended by top in¬ternational dele¬gates.
Good
Investment
He gave a fasci¬nating overview of how South Africa fits into the global picture.
On average, golf estates in SA have appreciated by 2.5 - 3 times their initial value in 5 years thereby outper¬forming the con¬ventional residen¬tial segment.
Prices paid at SA golf estates during 2008 ranged from R350 000 (for land in less expensive es-tates) to over R10 million.
This is up from R265 000 for land in more affordable estates to over R5¬million for houses in more expensive estates in 2005.
The range of prices paid in 2008 was R680 000 to R2,5 million whilst it was in R500 000 to R1,3 million in 2005.
TELKOM TO INJECT BILLIONS INTO NETWORK
Telkom expected to invest about R40 billion in the next five years to upgrade its network in South Africa as part of its survival strategy in an increasingly competitive environment, the fixed-line operator said yesterday.
The money would be used to upgrade its existing fixed-line network, expand its data centre operations and build a wireless network.
It had initially planned capital spending of R55 billion, but this was expected to be reduced to about R40 billion, including R10 billion from the proceeds of the Vodacom stake disposal.
Like many firms, Telkom is harmed by the economic downturn, with revenue remaining flat while costs rise.
The company is reinventing itself after selling its stake in Vodacom, which was its biggest contributor to profit.
HANG COUNCIL: NO MAYOR FOR EDEN
The hot seat of Mayor of Eden was not filled and the situation will remain so until 6 April when the next Eden District Coun¬cil meeting will be held to end the stale¬mate. This emerged at a tense Council meeting held on Tuesday when there was a draw of 15 votes for Or Fareed Stemmet, and 15 votes for ANC nominee, clr Leon Dorfling.
APPROVAL AWAITED FOR SHOPPING CENTRE
The developers of a new shopping centre and filling station in Thembalethu is awai¬ting final approval from Province before it can go ahead with the R8,5-million pro¬ject.
According to the senior manager of Plan¬ning, Steven Erasmus, a positive recom¬mendation by Council was sent to Province in October 2008 for the proposed centre. "We are currently awaiting final approval from Province in terms of legislation ap¬plicable here (in Thembalethu)," he said.
The proposed development of 6 400 m2 (plus 1 742 m2 basement area) is situated on a 1,8 hectare property on the corner of Sandkraal and Ngcakani Road. It will comprise a service station with conve¬nience store and ATM facilities, a fast food outlet, restroom facilities, tyre and exhaust centre and a workshop. The developer, Arengo 89 (Pty) Ltd also proposes a retail node providing a large supermarket, a furniture store, clothing stores, a fast food restaurant, pharmacy, bank and other retail outlets. A number of small shops will be made available for rent by SMME en¬trepreneurs.
WHO CAN TAME THE OTTER TRIAL?
Can South Africa's iconic five day hiking trail, the Otter Trail, be run in under 5 hours? With the current record standing at 5 hours 12 minutes, some adventure runners are convinced that it is possible.
This challenging time was achieved by John Collins, from Knysna, during a test run done in conjunction with SANParks management in Tsitsikamma. Collins is pretty confident that come September the sub 5 hour record can be achieved.
National Geographic’s 2007 Adventurer of the Year, Andrew Skurka, who had been invited to hike The Otter Trail by SA Tourism in May 2008, achieved the full distance in 12 Hours – so the next frontier of sub 5 hour Otter is a very special and privileged quest to aspire to.
See www.magneticsouth.net for entry details.
INA PAARMAN’S EASTER MENU
Sparkling Wine
Fresh Fruit Platter served with Yoghurt and Honey
Cheese Roulade with Pesto on video
Zig-Zag Bacon
Creamed Mushrooms on Toast
Cajun Potato Wedges
Coffee with Biscotti
Ina Paarman on the web - www.paarman.co.za
Then for the cooks and wanne be chefs, a special menu from Ina Paarman for the Easter Weekend. Go and spoil the family and have a special day.
CONTENTS
1. Prinicpal choice
2. Latest releases
3. Information centre
4. Prepare for 2010
5. Soccer 2010 World Cup
6. Telkom to inject Billions into network
7. No Mayor for Eden
8. Approval awaited for shopping centre
9. Who can tame the Otter Trail?
10. Ina Paarman's Easter Menu
PRINICIPAL CHOICE- LE GRAND GOLF ESTATE
TWO BRAND NEW HOMES ON THE SPECTACULAR NEWLY DEVELOPED LE GRAND GOLF ESTATE
Low maintenance home with sea and mountain view offering 2 living areas, open plan kitchen, 4 en-suite bedrooms, double garage and sparkling pool.
R3 900 000
ID4024
Low maintenance, double volume home with sea and mountain view in this prestigious Golf Estate offering 4 en-suite bedrooms, 2 spacious living areas, openplan kitchen, granite finishes, balcony and double garage.
R4 100 000
ID4025
GEORGE - DORMEHLSDRIFT
Golden oldie in popular suburb. Lounge, diningroom, braairoom, kitchen, laundry, study, patio, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, single garage PLUS spacious 1 bedrooms flat with open plan kitchen, diningroom, 1 bathroom (own entrance).
R1 295 000
ID4018
HEROLDS BAY - OUBAAI
Immaculate and spacious apartment on one of our top golf courses in the Garden Route. Mountain and golf course view. 2 Large en-suite bedrooms, spacious open plan lounge diningroom area with kitchen. Patio with stainless steel BBQ.
R3 780 000
ID4019
GEORGE - HEATHER PARK
Spacious low maintanance lock up and go. Open plan lounge / diningroom / kitchen, laundry, patio, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and double garage.
R1 499 000
ID4021
INFORMATION SESSION - TOURISM CHANCES FOR 2010
A recent information meeting session was held at Ilita Lodge where all accommodation es-tablishments were invited to bring additional accommoda¬tion providers to sign up for the FIFA 2010 Tourism Opportu¬nity so that the Garden Route can be showcased as a venue of choice for FIFA 2010.
Accommodation establish¬ments were approached and this opportunity gives Great Brak River, Mossel Bay, George, up to Plettenberg Bay the chance to participate in the provision of rooms for MATCH.
MATCH Services AG (MATCH) is the professional services company selected by FIFA to provide ticketing, ac¬commodation and event infor¬mation technology services to FIFA.
MATCH formed a wholly owned South African sub¬sidiary, MATCH Event Ser¬vices PTY, to operate local activities in South Africa in connection with the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
MATCH will also act as Fl¬ FA's agent in the sale of all tickets to all ticket customers. MATCH's main accommoda¬tion objective is to deliver a unique accommodation pro¬gramme in terms of quality, creativity, flexibility and an un¬matched capacity to meet mar¬ket needs.
They will also be responsible for negotiating terms and con¬ditions with the accommoda¬tion community in the host countries.
As this is part of the Gov¬ernment initiative of Tourism and Mossel Bay Tourism achieve active involvement u, to promote this opportunity all accommodation establishments, the presentation was facilitated so that everybody could become part of it. It is fantastic opportunity for the Garden Route to partake in the international hospitality industry.
For more information on FIVA 2010 / MATCH visit:
http: www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/matchhag/index.html.
PREPARE FOR 2010: WORKSHOP HELD
In preparation for 2010, Eden District Municipality invit¬ed MATCH, offi¬cial FIFA accredi¬ted accommodation agents, to hold a workshop with prospective accom¬modation owners to prepare them for ac¬cessing the oppor¬tunities which the 2010 World Cup bring for the Eden District.
The workshop looked at the logis¬tics and expected number of visitors. Eden convened this workshop to en¬sure that the Eden region is ready and prepared for this world event which will attract an es¬timated one million soccer fans. Eden is ideally po¬sitioned because it has the most accre¬dited accommoda¬tion, outside the city of Cape Town, as well as being loca¬ted strategically be-tween two host cities, Port Eliza¬beth and Cape Town.
SOCCER 2010 WORLD CUP
GOLF RESORT PICK-UP PREDICTED
In keeping up with what is happening throughout the world, residential golf housing estates are feeling the pinch. There are positive indications though that the South African mar¬ket will pick up du¬ring the Soccer 2010 World Cup, but that will only come after a severe bottoming out. The Summit held this week that was attended by top in¬ternational dele¬gates.
Good
Investment
He gave a fasci¬nating overview of how South Africa fits into the global picture.
On average, golf estates in SA have appreciated by 2.5 - 3 times their initial value in 5 years thereby outper¬forming the con¬ventional residen¬tial segment.
Prices paid at SA golf estates during 2008 ranged from R350 000 (for land in less expensive es-tates) to over R10 million.
This is up from R265 000 for land in more affordable estates to over R5¬million for houses in more expensive estates in 2005.
The range of prices paid in 2008 was R680 000 to R2,5 million whilst it was in R500 000 to R1,3 million in 2005.
TELKOM TO INJECT BILLIONS INTO NETWORK
Telkom expected to invest about R40 billion in the next five years to upgrade its network in South Africa as part of its survival strategy in an increasingly competitive environment, the fixed-line operator said yesterday.
The money would be used to upgrade its existing fixed-line network, expand its data centre operations and build a wireless network.
It had initially planned capital spending of R55 billion, but this was expected to be reduced to about R40 billion, including R10 billion from the proceeds of the Vodacom stake disposal.
Like many firms, Telkom is harmed by the economic downturn, with revenue remaining flat while costs rise.
The company is reinventing itself after selling its stake in Vodacom, which was its biggest contributor to profit.
HANG COUNCIL: NO MAYOR FOR EDEN
The hot seat of Mayor of Eden was not filled and the situation will remain so until 6 April when the next Eden District Coun¬cil meeting will be held to end the stale¬mate. This emerged at a tense Council meeting held on Tuesday when there was a draw of 15 votes for Or Fareed Stemmet, and 15 votes for ANC nominee, clr Leon Dorfling.
APPROVAL AWAITED FOR SHOPPING CENTRE
The developers of a new shopping centre and filling station in Thembalethu is awai¬ting final approval from Province before it can go ahead with the R8,5-million pro¬ject.
According to the senior manager of Plan¬ning, Steven Erasmus, a positive recom¬mendation by Council was sent to Province in October 2008 for the proposed centre. "We are currently awaiting final approval from Province in terms of legislation ap¬plicable here (in Thembalethu)," he said.
The proposed development of 6 400 m2 (plus 1 742 m2 basement area) is situated on a 1,8 hectare property on the corner of Sandkraal and Ngcakani Road. It will comprise a service station with conve¬nience store and ATM facilities, a fast food outlet, restroom facilities, tyre and exhaust centre and a workshop. The developer, Arengo 89 (Pty) Ltd also proposes a retail node providing a large supermarket, a furniture store, clothing stores, a fast food restaurant, pharmacy, bank and other retail outlets. A number of small shops will be made available for rent by SMME en¬trepreneurs.
WHO CAN TAME THE OTTER TRIAL?
Can South Africa's iconic five day hiking trail, the Otter Trail, be run in under 5 hours? With the current record standing at 5 hours 12 minutes, some adventure runners are convinced that it is possible.
This challenging time was achieved by John Collins, from Knysna, during a test run done in conjunction with SANParks management in Tsitsikamma. Collins is pretty confident that come September the sub 5 hour record can be achieved.
National Geographic’s 2007 Adventurer of the Year, Andrew Skurka, who had been invited to hike The Otter Trail by SA Tourism in May 2008, achieved the full distance in 12 Hours – so the next frontier of sub 5 hour Otter is a very special and privileged quest to aspire to.
See www.magneticsouth.net for entry details.
INA PAARMAN’S EASTER MENU
Sparkling Wine
Fresh Fruit Platter served with Yoghurt and Honey
Cheese Roulade with Pesto on video
Zig-Zag Bacon
Creamed Mushrooms on Toast
Cajun Potato Wedges
Coffee with Biscotti
Ina Paarman on the web - www.paarman.co.za
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Weekly News - 30 March 2009
After an interesting format to the ABSA Cape Epic 2009 route, Team Susan Deacon Properties had a top finish and we are delighted to be back safe and sound. We would like to thank all our supporters, our back up crew, physios, etc. and most importantly The Lord Jesus Christ for helping us achieve a good result without any scratches or injuries. After Jason finished his 3rd race and Marcel has got 5 in the bag the team are now a complete Amabubesi outfit.
The final day of the taxing 2009 Absa Cape Epic took riders over 60km and 1 760 m climbing. They saw short, sharp climbs and then some longer and even steeper ones though Nuweberg. Soon the riders smelt home as they neared the bottom of Gamtoe Pass. As any Absa Cape Epic veteran will tell you, it is a compulsory portage section through this National Heritage site. A close look at the path revealed ‘Voortrekkers' wagons tracks, heading down to the railway line. Through wine country, riders headed home to the Lourensford Wine Estate to collect their finisher's medal and T-shirt as well as a well earned rest.
If this sounds like your kind of a race, then we hope to see you there next year. The final race report can be viewed here.....http://www.cape-epic.com/news.php?news_id=116&title=/Victory_for_Bulls_Team/
CONTENTS
1. Prinicpal choice
2. Latest releases
3. Last day to get 2010 tickets
4. Ina Paarman's receipe feature
PRINICIPAL CHOICE
GEORGE - KRAAIBOSCH
This brand new home offers the very best value for your money. Entrance hall, open plan living area / kitchen, laundry, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dressingroom, wooden deck patio and double garage.
R1 399 000
ID4002
LATEST RELEASES
GEORGE - DORMEHLSDRIFT
Spacious cluster home in security complex. Close to all amenities. Open plan lounge, diningroom, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and double garage.
R1 399 000
ID4004
GEORGE - BO-DORP
Large family home close to town & schools. Lounge, diningroom, familyroom, kitchen, study, patio, large pool, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garage PLUS selfcontaining 1 bedroom flat.
R1 620 000
ID4006
GEORGE - BO-DORP
Open plan livingroom & kitchen, laundry, BBQ room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms PLUS a 2 bedroom flat with kitchen, lounge and 1 bathroom.
R1 500 000
ID4009
LAST DAY TO GET 2010 TICKETS
The first phase of sales for 2010 FIFA World Cup tickets comes to a close today, after a successful six-week sales campaign.
Ticket sales have exceeded expectations, said FIFA and South Africa’s Local Organising Committee on Thursday, with over 1 million applications received from over 160 countries worldwide. The majority of ticket applications have been made by South Africans, followed by Brits and Americans.
“We have had a phenomenal response from football fans around the world. We do expect a last-minute rush over the next few days to submit applications to beat the 31 March deadline – in particular in South Africa,” said Fifa Secretary General Jerome Valcke on Friday.
“We are very excited to have passed the one million mark for ticket applications for the 2010 Fifa World Cup. The interest in South Africa and around the world has been incredible,” said Danny Jordaan, the Chief Executive Officer of the 2010 Fifa World Cup Organising Committee South Africa.
Fans have until midnight on 31 March 2009 to make ticket applications on the www.FIFA.com website. In addition, South African residents can submit a paper application in one of the 700 FNB branches across the country.
INA PAARMAN’S RECIPE FEATURE
EASTER MUFFINS
Makes 20-24 muffins
These muffins are a lot easier to make than hot cross buns, but the flavour is lovely and spicy, just what we associate with Easter.
1 x 700 g Ina Paarman's Muffin Mix
SPICE MIX
1 t (5 ml) nutmeg
2 t (10 ml) cinnamon
¼ t (1 ml) cloves
½ t (2.5 ml) ginger
MUFFINS
2 extra large eggs
½ cup (125 ml) canola oil
1 cup (250 ml) plain yoghurt
1 cup (250 ml) milk
1 large apple, grated
GLACÉ ICING
1 cup (150 g) icing sugar
1-2 T (15-30 ml) hot water
2 t (10 ml) lemon juice
Preheat oven to 180°C and adjust oven rack to middle position.
Remove the raisin-bag from the foil packet and pour boiling water over the raisins to plump them up. Drain immediately and set aside to swell.
Butter two muffin pans. Measure all the spices and add them to the dry muffin mix.
Beat eggs and oil for 2 minutes on high speed until well blended. Add yoghurt and milk and beat for 1 minute on high speed. Add contents of pack, drained plumped raisins and grated apple. Stir by hand with a spatula ± 40 times until uniformly blended. (Do not beat).
Spoon mixture into prepared muffin pans.Bake for about 35 minutes until well browned and well risen. Leave to rest in the muffin pans for 5 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack.
TO MAKE THE ICING
Sift the icing sugar into a medium size mixing bowl and place over a small saucepan of simmering water. Stir in the water mixed with the lemon juice until the icing coats the back of the spoon.
Transfer the icing to a plastic sandwich bag. Snip a small hole in the one corner and guide the icing into that corner. Pipe fat crosses on top of the cooled muffins. You may want to go over the crosses a second time to make them stand out. Delicious plain or spread with butter and served with coffee or tea.
Ina Paarman on the web - www.paarman.co.za
The final day of the taxing 2009 Absa Cape Epic took riders over 60km and 1 760 m climbing. They saw short, sharp climbs and then some longer and even steeper ones though Nuweberg. Soon the riders smelt home as they neared the bottom of Gamtoe Pass. As any Absa Cape Epic veteran will tell you, it is a compulsory portage section through this National Heritage site. A close look at the path revealed ‘Voortrekkers' wagons tracks, heading down to the railway line. Through wine country, riders headed home to the Lourensford Wine Estate to collect their finisher's medal and T-shirt as well as a well earned rest.
If this sounds like your kind of a race, then we hope to see you there next year. The final race report can be viewed here.....http://www.cape-epic.com/news.php?news_id=116&title=/Victory_for_Bulls_Team/
CONTENTS
1. Prinicpal choice
2. Latest releases
3. Last day to get 2010 tickets
4. Ina Paarman's receipe feature
PRINICIPAL CHOICE
GEORGE - KRAAIBOSCH
This brand new home offers the very best value for your money. Entrance hall, open plan living area / kitchen, laundry, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dressingroom, wooden deck patio and double garage.
R1 399 000
ID4002
LATEST RELEASES
GEORGE - DORMEHLSDRIFT
Spacious cluster home in security complex. Close to all amenities. Open plan lounge, diningroom, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and double garage.
R1 399 000
ID4004
GEORGE - BO-DORP
Large family home close to town & schools. Lounge, diningroom, familyroom, kitchen, study, patio, large pool, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garage PLUS selfcontaining 1 bedroom flat.
R1 620 000
ID4006
GEORGE - BO-DORP
Open plan livingroom & kitchen, laundry, BBQ room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms PLUS a 2 bedroom flat with kitchen, lounge and 1 bathroom.
R1 500 000
ID4009
LAST DAY TO GET 2010 TICKETS
The first phase of sales for 2010 FIFA World Cup tickets comes to a close today, after a successful six-week sales campaign.
Ticket sales have exceeded expectations, said FIFA and South Africa’s Local Organising Committee on Thursday, with over 1 million applications received from over 160 countries worldwide. The majority of ticket applications have been made by South Africans, followed by Brits and Americans.
“We have had a phenomenal response from football fans around the world. We do expect a last-minute rush over the next few days to submit applications to beat the 31 March deadline – in particular in South Africa,” said Fifa Secretary General Jerome Valcke on Friday.
“We are very excited to have passed the one million mark for ticket applications for the 2010 Fifa World Cup. The interest in South Africa and around the world has been incredible,” said Danny Jordaan, the Chief Executive Officer of the 2010 Fifa World Cup Organising Committee South Africa.
Fans have until midnight on 31 March 2009 to make ticket applications on the www.FIFA.com website. In addition, South African residents can submit a paper application in one of the 700 FNB branches across the country.
INA PAARMAN’S RECIPE FEATURE
EASTER MUFFINS
Makes 20-24 muffins
These muffins are a lot easier to make than hot cross buns, but the flavour is lovely and spicy, just what we associate with Easter.
1 x 700 g Ina Paarman's Muffin Mix
SPICE MIX
1 t (5 ml) nutmeg
2 t (10 ml) cinnamon
¼ t (1 ml) cloves
½ t (2.5 ml) ginger
MUFFINS
2 extra large eggs
½ cup (125 ml) canola oil
1 cup (250 ml) plain yoghurt
1 cup (250 ml) milk
1 large apple, grated
GLACÉ ICING
1 cup (150 g) icing sugar
1-2 T (15-30 ml) hot water
2 t (10 ml) lemon juice
Preheat oven to 180°C and adjust oven rack to middle position.
Remove the raisin-bag from the foil packet and pour boiling water over the raisins to plump them up. Drain immediately and set aside to swell.
Butter two muffin pans. Measure all the spices and add them to the dry muffin mix.
Beat eggs and oil for 2 minutes on high speed until well blended. Add yoghurt and milk and beat for 1 minute on high speed. Add contents of pack, drained plumped raisins and grated apple. Stir by hand with a spatula ± 40 times until uniformly blended. (Do not beat).
Spoon mixture into prepared muffin pans.Bake for about 35 minutes until well browned and well risen. Leave to rest in the muffin pans for 5 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack.
TO MAKE THE ICING
Sift the icing sugar into a medium size mixing bowl and place over a small saucepan of simmering water. Stir in the water mixed with the lemon juice until the icing coats the back of the spoon.
Transfer the icing to a plastic sandwich bag. Snip a small hole in the one corner and guide the icing into that corner. Pipe fat crosses on top of the cooled muffins. You may want to go over the crosses a second time to make them stand out. Delicious plain or spread with butter and served with coffee or tea.
Ina Paarman on the web - www.paarman.co.za
Monday, March 16, 2009
Weely News - 16 March 2009
It is ABSA Cape Epic time again and this year the race has taken on a brand new format starting in Cape Town and finishing at Lourensford.
As for the last five years, Susan Deacon Properties are involved again with our team racing from 21 - 28 March 2009. Be updated with our progress at www.capeepic.com In this newsletter we also have a short description of the stages.
The team is ready with brand new Susan Deacon Properties cycling kit, our back up support team, physios, mechanics, etc. We are leaving for Cape Town on Wednesday and will test the Prologue route on Thursday, preparing ourselves for the start on Saturday.
We will keep you posted on our Facebook Group on the progress. Television coverage will be on Supersport every evening at 22:00.
CONTENTS
1. Prinicpal choice
2. Latest releases
3. PE 2010 stadium nears completion
4. ABSA Cape Epic 2009
5. The players GC special
6. New Mayor for Eden to be named
7. Biggest Municipal project ever completed
8. Get away for 3 days and spoil yourself
9. Garden Route new national park established
10. Ina Paarman's receipe feature
PRINICIPAL CHOICE
MOSSEL BAY - GOLF ESTATE
Situated on the sixth fairway. Double volume facebrick home. 3 Living rooms, indoor fountain, kitchen with granite tops, laundry, 3 balconies, BBQ area, fireplace, underfloor heating, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, study & double garage with space for 2 golf carts.
R4 090 000
ID3993
LATEST RELEASES
GEORGE - KINGSWOOD
Beautiful property on golf course. Lock up & go. Open plan living area / diningroom / braairoom, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, patio & double garage. Furniture @ R150 000, Golf cart @ R45 000.
R1 830 000 ID3995
GREAT BRAK RIVER - PIENAAR STRAND
Comfortable home in a quiet street. 2 Spacious living areas with a dream open plan kitchen, laundry, scullery, pantry, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, BBQ room and 2 garages.
R2 380 000
ID3990
GEORGE - HEATHERLANDS
Large plot and lots of possibilities. Lounge, diningroom, covered BBQ area, patio, kitchen, laundry, study, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathooms, servants quarters and double garage.
R1 995 000
ID3996
PE 2010 STADIUM NEARS COMPLETION
The construction of the Nelson Mandela Bay Multipurpose Stadium reached a significant milestone this week as the last of the 36 roof truss girders was fitted into place in a commemorative event broadcast live on SABC 2's Morning Live.
Members of the Nelson Mandela Bay city council took on local team Bay United on Wednesday in an exhibition kick-about match to commemorate the placement of the last girder - laying claim to being the first players to play on a 2010 FIFA World Cup stadium pitch.
The R1.3 billion stadium situated along the North End lake of Port Elizabeth is now just a few weeks away from completion, with the stadium's 46 000 seats installed and the pitch already laid. The official handover date for the stadium is scheduled for the end of April.
ABSA CAPE EPIC 2009
The Cape Epic, the biggest race of its kind in the world, offers local and international mountain biking enthusiasts the opportunity to participate in an eight day mountain bike race of 743 km, which again finishes at the Lourensford Wine Estate.
The route, which has changed significantly, will lead 1 200 cyclists through vast distances of unspoilt nature and up approximately 16 650m of climbing over some of the most magnificent mountains and passes in South Africa.
One of the most famous natural landmarks in Africa, Table Mountain, marks the beginning of the pioneering, tough and beautiful mountain bike race. The race then heads into the Overberg region in search of the most exciting, beautiful and challenging routes. Always innovating, the 2009 Absa Cape Epic visits stage locations in which riders will be staying for 2 consecutive nights, allowing them more time to experience the single-track and technical routes that make this race legendary.
Table Mountain will host the prologue, which was introduced at this year’s race, on the first day of the event. The 24km ride against the clock will take riders from the edge of the City Bowl towards Tafelberg Road. The Cobra is a steep switchback climb averaging 15%. Once they crossed Kloof Nek, riders will climb Signal Hill and head along the spine.
Gordon’s Bay will see the start of Stage 1, taking riders over 110km and 2 770m of climbing to Villiersdorp. The early steep ascents will stretch out the field, just in time for some rocky single-track. The 10km climb will start off at over 10%, but will level out near the top. Riders will need to save their energy for the last 15km, which will take them into Villiersdorp, where they will settle in for 2 nights.
Stage 2 will be a 120km ride with 2 108m of climbing. Villiersdorp, the "The Pearl of the Overberg", is graced by oak trees and surrounded by tranquil fruit and wine orchards. Sixteen degree slopes are perfect for crafting fine wine but will make for tired legs early in the stage.
The third stage will take riders from Villiersdorp to Greyton, an 85km route with 1 950m of climbing. Their legs will remember stages 1 and 2 all too clearly as they tackle a long ascent up a rugged 4x4 trail. It will be another day of tough ups and downs, breaking the riders’ rhythm.
The fourth day (Stage 4) of 101km and 2 303m of climbing will begin on the open roads with a steady climb followed by a tricky section on fast rocky tracks, testing the reactions early in the morning. After crossing the causeway, a windy trip through the farmlands will take the field back towards Greyton. Much of it is rideable but with some 20 degree slopes, testing their technical skills.
Stage 5 will take riders from Greyton to Oak Valley, a 113km ride with 2 405m of climbing. Early on, some jagged climbs will strike a cruel blow to the morale, but riders will be rewarded with the beautiful flowing dual tracks alongside the railway line. This will offer a temporary respite as Elgin / Grabouw appears on the horizon.
The second last stage (Stage 6) of the Absa Cape Epic, will take riders on a 120km journey with 2 604m of climbing. This stage is the most technical in the Absa Cape Epic’s history. No sooner than leaving Oak Valley, riders will encounter more hills heading towards the N2. Crossing over the route, they will follow the Apple Trail and visit Kogelberg - a world-famous Cape Nature Conservation biosphere featuring some radical descents and narrow tracks with unique Fynbos grabbing at the handlebars. After a river crossing and more steep climbs, riders once again find themselves in the single-track heaven of Lebanon. They will then return to Oak Valley to cap off a very demanding day in the saddle.
Finally the last day (Stage 7 - final) of the taxing Absa Cape Epic has arrived and riders will end their adventure at Lourensford. Traditionally the last stage is always the shortest, but never easy and will take riders over 70km and 1 770 m climbing. Again, they will see short, sharp climbs and then some longer and even steeper ones though Nuweberg.
Says Kevin Vermaak, founder and director of the Absa Cape Epic and Cape Odyssey: “The Absa Cape Epic has grown in popularity amongst cyclists around the world. Every year we typically have more than 40 countries represented and 35% of the riders travel from outside Africa. In South Africa, the race is increasingly becoming an iconic endurance event well known beyond just the cycling community.”
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Monthly newsletters with competitions, getaways, golf tips and discounts on golf equipment
Value added services
We at The PGC do not only provide golfers with a cost effective alternative to get all the benefits they need as golfers, but also provide our members with value added services exclusive to The PGC.
These services include the following:
Members are welcome to email or fax scores through to us that they were unable to enter due to unforeseen circumstances and we will submit those scores to avoid the unpleasant experience of a penalty calculation which normally has a big affect on your handicap as well as handling all related queries regarding your handicap.
As a PGC member you will have the luxury of contacting us with any golf related query and we will personally do everything in our power to assist you in any way possible
We can offer you this incredible golf membership for only R1199 per year a R200 discount on the normal rate.
And Even more
Join from now till the end of the March and stand a chance of entertaining 3 of your friends or clients by winning one of 4 four balls at a prestigious golf course in your area worth R1800 per four ball.
To take up this incredible offer contact Neil De Bruyn on 011 998 2999
Or visit www.theplayersgolfclub.co.zaand complete an online application form.
NEW-MAYOR FOR EDEN TO BE NAMED
A successor for Rudi Laws is to be announced on 26 March during a special meeting of the Eden District Municipality Party leaders will negotiate the appointment at provincial level.
Laws' resignation as Mayor and as councillor on both the George Town Council and District Council last week Tuesday caused a stir. He made a special trip to Cape Town to proclaim his allegiance to the ANC Party whilst at the same time declaring being heartily sick of politics and wanting out of the DA party.
BIGGEST MUNICIPAL PROJECT EVER COMPLETED
ROAD LINK AND BRIDGES PROVIDE EASY ACCESS TO INDUSTRIAL AREA.
George Executive Mayor Flip de Swardt was visibly delighted when he unveiled the plaque of the two new rail-over-road-bridges in the industrial area and cut the ribbon to open the Rand and Union Street link on Monday.
The project was the final phase in a R50-million roads infrastructure upgrade over the past five years which is the biggest construction undertaking the Municipality has executed to date, according to Civil Engineering Services Senior Manager, Harold Basson.
GET AWAY FOR 3 DAYS & SPOIL YOURSELF
What makes the Fitness & Wellness Weekend so different and interesting?
The Fitness & Wellness Weekend include, beside fitness and wellness classes, daily workshops and presentations by professional presenters. Educate yourself in daily nutrition and dietary workshops while enjoying a cooking workshop. We will show you how to strengthen your back and maintain a correct body posture. You will learn how to improve your flexibility and how to relax. On Saturday we will spoil you with a free beauty treatment and on Sunday you can relax with a free massage. Life is all about balance and we are going to teach you how to lead a balanced and healthy life. Our partners: Advanced Body Studio, Body Stress Release, Creative Balance Healthcare, educogym, Holistic Therapeutic, Sure Slim, pureskin, Rolfing, Oak Barrel and Bio Anabolics will share their expertise. A team of professional trainers and instructors will be available around the clock to give you all the attention you deserve.
If you have not booked, please hurry - only limited space available!
Contact Kerstin on: 078 10 44 031 or 044 870 8959.
E-mail: info@fitnessandwelless.co.za
GARDEN ROUTE NEW NATIONAL PARK ESTABLISHED
CONSERVATION WITHOUT BOUNDARIES TAKEN ONE STEP FURTHER
"The newly proclaimed Garden Route National Park will be an unique park without any border-fencing and with a mix of conservation areas interspersed by five towns," said the Minister of Environmental affairs, Marthinus van Schalkwyk on Friday, at the launch of the park held in Knysna. "It will be the jewel in the crown of South African National Parks (SANParks)".
The park, which amalgamates all national arks and state forest between George, Plettenberg Bay and Stormsriver, was proclaimed in the Government Gazette on Friday to coincide with the official lunch.
SANParks is the second largest employer n the region and its total economic contribution to the region is estimated to be almost R95-million per annum.
There are only three other National Parks in the world where residents live within the borders of a proclaimed Park - in Italy, Canada and the USA. The new Garden Route National Park will be the first of its kind on the African continent.
Mousy Songelwa, Regional Manager of SANParks Garden Route, said it is an exciting challenge for the area. "The National Park will be made up of the currently proclaimed Tsitsikamma and Wilderness National Parks, the Knysna National Lake Area, the Southern Cape Indigenous Forrest and the associated fynbos mountain catchment Areas” Each will retain there own identity.
"The geographical diversity of these various areas makes for an exceptional conservation model. The National Park will also not have any additional entrance gates and fences erected to mark its boundaries other than those already in place at the various camps. Each will retain their own identity," said Songelwa.
INA PAARMAN’S RECIPE FEATURE
Leek and Tuna Quiche
Serves 6
A divine combination of classic flavours.
CHEESE PASTRY
¼ cup (62,5 ml) butter
½ cup (125 ml) grated cheddar cheese
¾ cup (190 ml) cake flour
2 T (30 ml) cold water
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Butter a 20-22 cm fluted porcelain flan dish or metal quiche pan. Blend all the ingredients in a food processor to form coarse crumbs. Knead lightly to form a ball. Wrap in cling film and leave at room temperature for at least an hour or overnight. Roll out and line the flan dish, pushing pastry right up against the sides. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Line the dish with baking paper and weigh it down with pottery pastry weights, rice or beans. Bake blind at 200ºC for 10 minutes. Remove the paper.
Brush the inside of the pastry with a little of the egg intended for the filling. Bake for another 5 minutes. The egg-wash will waterproof the pastry.
FILLING
2 leeks, well washed and finely sliced
2 T (30 ml) butter or olive oil
1 T (15 ml) flour
1 t (5 ml) Ina Paarman's Green Onion Seasoning
175 g tin of solid meat tuna in oil (drain off some of the oil and flake fish)
1 cup (250 ml) fresh or reduced fat (pouring) cream
2 extra large or jumbo eggs
1 t (5 ml) Ina Paarman's Lemon & Black Pepper Seasoning
Reduce oven temperature to 180ºC. Place the leeks and cubes of butter into a large frying pan and sauté until soft. It will take about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the flour and Green Onion Seasoning over and stir to blend.
Stir in the flaked tuna. Spoon the mixture into pre-baked pastry shell. In a jug, beat together the cream, eggs and Lemon & Black Pepper Seasoning and pour over. Bake at 180ºC for 30 minutes until the filling is firm and slightly puffy. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Ina Paarman on the web - www.paarman.co.za
As for the last five years, Susan Deacon Properties are involved again with our team racing from 21 - 28 March 2009. Be updated with our progress at www.capeepic.com In this newsletter we also have a short description of the stages.
The team is ready with brand new Susan Deacon Properties cycling kit, our back up support team, physios, mechanics, etc. We are leaving for Cape Town on Wednesday and will test the Prologue route on Thursday, preparing ourselves for the start on Saturday.
We will keep you posted on our Facebook Group on the progress. Television coverage will be on Supersport every evening at 22:00.
CONTENTS
1. Prinicpal choice
2. Latest releases
3. PE 2010 stadium nears completion
4. ABSA Cape Epic 2009
5. The players GC special
6. New Mayor for Eden to be named
7. Biggest Municipal project ever completed
8. Get away for 3 days and spoil yourself
9. Garden Route new national park established
10. Ina Paarman's receipe feature
PRINICIPAL CHOICE
MOSSEL BAY - GOLF ESTATE
Situated on the sixth fairway. Double volume facebrick home. 3 Living rooms, indoor fountain, kitchen with granite tops, laundry, 3 balconies, BBQ area, fireplace, underfloor heating, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, study & double garage with space for 2 golf carts.
R4 090 000
ID3993
LATEST RELEASES
GEORGE - KINGSWOOD
Beautiful property on golf course. Lock up & go. Open plan living area / diningroom / braairoom, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, patio & double garage. Furniture @ R150 000, Golf cart @ R45 000.
R1 830 000 ID3995
GREAT BRAK RIVER - PIENAAR STRAND
Comfortable home in a quiet street. 2 Spacious living areas with a dream open plan kitchen, laundry, scullery, pantry, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, BBQ room and 2 garages.
R2 380 000
ID3990
GEORGE - HEATHERLANDS
Large plot and lots of possibilities. Lounge, diningroom, covered BBQ area, patio, kitchen, laundry, study, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathooms, servants quarters and double garage.
R1 995 000
ID3996
PE 2010 STADIUM NEARS COMPLETION
The construction of the Nelson Mandela Bay Multipurpose Stadium reached a significant milestone this week as the last of the 36 roof truss girders was fitted into place in a commemorative event broadcast live on SABC 2's Morning Live.
Members of the Nelson Mandela Bay city council took on local team Bay United on Wednesday in an exhibition kick-about match to commemorate the placement of the last girder - laying claim to being the first players to play on a 2010 FIFA World Cup stadium pitch.
The R1.3 billion stadium situated along the North End lake of Port Elizabeth is now just a few weeks away from completion, with the stadium's 46 000 seats installed and the pitch already laid. The official handover date for the stadium is scheduled for the end of April.
ABSA CAPE EPIC 2009
The Cape Epic, the biggest race of its kind in the world, offers local and international mountain biking enthusiasts the opportunity to participate in an eight day mountain bike race of 743 km, which again finishes at the Lourensford Wine Estate.
The route, which has changed significantly, will lead 1 200 cyclists through vast distances of unspoilt nature and up approximately 16 650m of climbing over some of the most magnificent mountains and passes in South Africa.
One of the most famous natural landmarks in Africa, Table Mountain, marks the beginning of the pioneering, tough and beautiful mountain bike race. The race then heads into the Overberg region in search of the most exciting, beautiful and challenging routes. Always innovating, the 2009 Absa Cape Epic visits stage locations in which riders will be staying for 2 consecutive nights, allowing them more time to experience the single-track and technical routes that make this race legendary.
Table Mountain will host the prologue, which was introduced at this year’s race, on the first day of the event. The 24km ride against the clock will take riders from the edge of the City Bowl towards Tafelberg Road. The Cobra is a steep switchback climb averaging 15%. Once they crossed Kloof Nek, riders will climb Signal Hill and head along the spine.
Gordon’s Bay will see the start of Stage 1, taking riders over 110km and 2 770m of climbing to Villiersdorp. The early steep ascents will stretch out the field, just in time for some rocky single-track. The 10km climb will start off at over 10%, but will level out near the top. Riders will need to save their energy for the last 15km, which will take them into Villiersdorp, where they will settle in for 2 nights.
Stage 2 will be a 120km ride with 2 108m of climbing. Villiersdorp, the "The Pearl of the Overberg", is graced by oak trees and surrounded by tranquil fruit and wine orchards. Sixteen degree slopes are perfect for crafting fine wine but will make for tired legs early in the stage.
The third stage will take riders from Villiersdorp to Greyton, an 85km route with 1 950m of climbing. Their legs will remember stages 1 and 2 all too clearly as they tackle a long ascent up a rugged 4x4 trail. It will be another day of tough ups and downs, breaking the riders’ rhythm.
The fourth day (Stage 4) of 101km and 2 303m of climbing will begin on the open roads with a steady climb followed by a tricky section on fast rocky tracks, testing the reactions early in the morning. After crossing the causeway, a windy trip through the farmlands will take the field back towards Greyton. Much of it is rideable but with some 20 degree slopes, testing their technical skills.
Stage 5 will take riders from Greyton to Oak Valley, a 113km ride with 2 405m of climbing. Early on, some jagged climbs will strike a cruel blow to the morale, but riders will be rewarded with the beautiful flowing dual tracks alongside the railway line. This will offer a temporary respite as Elgin / Grabouw appears on the horizon.
The second last stage (Stage 6) of the Absa Cape Epic, will take riders on a 120km journey with 2 604m of climbing. This stage is the most technical in the Absa Cape Epic’s history. No sooner than leaving Oak Valley, riders will encounter more hills heading towards the N2. Crossing over the route, they will follow the Apple Trail and visit Kogelberg - a world-famous Cape Nature Conservation biosphere featuring some radical descents and narrow tracks with unique Fynbos grabbing at the handlebars. After a river crossing and more steep climbs, riders once again find themselves in the single-track heaven of Lebanon. They will then return to Oak Valley to cap off a very demanding day in the saddle.
Finally the last day (Stage 7 - final) of the taxing Absa Cape Epic has arrived and riders will end their adventure at Lourensford. Traditionally the last stage is always the shortest, but never easy and will take riders over 70km and 1 770 m climbing. Again, they will see short, sharp climbs and then some longer and even steeper ones though Nuweberg.
Says Kevin Vermaak, founder and director of the Absa Cape Epic and Cape Odyssey: “The Absa Cape Epic has grown in popularity amongst cyclists around the world. Every year we typically have more than 40 countries represented and 35% of the riders travel from outside Africa. In South Africa, the race is increasingly becoming an iconic endurance event well known beyond just the cycling community.”
THE PLAYERS GC SPECIAL OFFER
The Players GC is offering you the change to enter the wonderful world of golf and get all the benefits you need as a golfer without having to outlay thousands of Rand's to get it.
Benefits of membership include:
An official National Golf Network golf handicap card and official handicap
Discounted affiliated rates at courses due to SAGA affiliation. (saving you between R50 to R200 per round)
2 Complimentary lessons with a PGA professional in your area worth R350
A free subscription to Universal Golf ezine
4 Strokesaver distance guides of golf courses in your region worth R120
Monthly newsletters with competitions, getaways, golf tips and discounts on golf equipment
Value added services
We at The PGC do not only provide golfers with a cost effective alternative to get all the benefits they need as golfers, but also provide our members with value added services exclusive to The PGC.
These services include the following:
Members are welcome to email or fax scores through to us that they were unable to enter due to unforeseen circumstances and we will submit those scores to avoid the unpleasant experience of a penalty calculation which normally has a big affect on your handicap as well as handling all related queries regarding your handicap.
As a PGC member you will have the luxury of contacting us with any golf related query and we will personally do everything in our power to assist you in any way possible
We can offer you this incredible golf membership for only R1199 per year a R200 discount on the normal rate.
And Even more
Join from now till the end of the March and stand a chance of entertaining 3 of your friends or clients by winning one of 4 four balls at a prestigious golf course in your area worth R1800 per four ball.
To take up this incredible offer contact Neil De Bruyn on 011 998 2999
Or visit www.theplayersgolfclub.co.zaand complete an online application form.
NEW-MAYOR FOR EDEN TO BE NAMED
A successor for Rudi Laws is to be announced on 26 March during a special meeting of the Eden District Municipality Party leaders will negotiate the appointment at provincial level.
Laws' resignation as Mayor and as councillor on both the George Town Council and District Council last week Tuesday caused a stir. He made a special trip to Cape Town to proclaim his allegiance to the ANC Party whilst at the same time declaring being heartily sick of politics and wanting out of the DA party.
BIGGEST MUNICIPAL PROJECT EVER COMPLETED
ROAD LINK AND BRIDGES PROVIDE EASY ACCESS TO INDUSTRIAL AREA.
George Executive Mayor Flip de Swardt was visibly delighted when he unveiled the plaque of the two new rail-over-road-bridges in the industrial area and cut the ribbon to open the Rand and Union Street link on Monday.
The project was the final phase in a R50-million roads infrastructure upgrade over the past five years which is the biggest construction undertaking the Municipality has executed to date, according to Civil Engineering Services Senior Manager, Harold Basson.
GET AWAY FOR 3 DAYS & SPOIL YOURSELF
What makes the Fitness & Wellness Weekend so different and interesting?
The Fitness & Wellness Weekend include, beside fitness and wellness classes, daily workshops and presentations by professional presenters. Educate yourself in daily nutrition and dietary workshops while enjoying a cooking workshop. We will show you how to strengthen your back and maintain a correct body posture. You will learn how to improve your flexibility and how to relax. On Saturday we will spoil you with a free beauty treatment and on Sunday you can relax with a free massage. Life is all about balance and we are going to teach you how to lead a balanced and healthy life. Our partners: Advanced Body Studio, Body Stress Release, Creative Balance Healthcare, educogym, Holistic Therapeutic, Sure Slim, pureskin, Rolfing, Oak Barrel and Bio Anabolics will share their expertise. A team of professional trainers and instructors will be available around the clock to give you all the attention you deserve.
If you have not booked, please hurry - only limited space available!
Contact Kerstin on: 078 10 44 031 or 044 870 8959.
E-mail: info@fitnessandwelless.co.za
GARDEN ROUTE NEW NATIONAL PARK ESTABLISHED
CONSERVATION WITHOUT BOUNDARIES TAKEN ONE STEP FURTHER
"The newly proclaimed Garden Route National Park will be an unique park without any border-fencing and with a mix of conservation areas interspersed by five towns," said the Minister of Environmental affairs, Marthinus van Schalkwyk on Friday, at the launch of the park held in Knysna. "It will be the jewel in the crown of South African National Parks (SANParks)".
The park, which amalgamates all national arks and state forest between George, Plettenberg Bay and Stormsriver, was proclaimed in the Government Gazette on Friday to coincide with the official lunch.
SANParks is the second largest employer n the region and its total economic contribution to the region is estimated to be almost R95-million per annum.
There are only three other National Parks in the world where residents live within the borders of a proclaimed Park - in Italy, Canada and the USA. The new Garden Route National Park will be the first of its kind on the African continent.
Mousy Songelwa, Regional Manager of SANParks Garden Route, said it is an exciting challenge for the area. "The National Park will be made up of the currently proclaimed Tsitsikamma and Wilderness National Parks, the Knysna National Lake Area, the Southern Cape Indigenous Forrest and the associated fynbos mountain catchment Areas” Each will retain there own identity.
"The geographical diversity of these various areas makes for an exceptional conservation model. The National Park will also not have any additional entrance gates and fences erected to mark its boundaries other than those already in place at the various camps. Each will retain their own identity," said Songelwa.
INA PAARMAN’S RECIPE FEATURE
Leek and Tuna Quiche
Serves 6
A divine combination of classic flavours.
CHEESE PASTRY
¼ cup (62,5 ml) butter
½ cup (125 ml) grated cheddar cheese
¾ cup (190 ml) cake flour
2 T (30 ml) cold water
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Butter a 20-22 cm fluted porcelain flan dish or metal quiche pan. Blend all the ingredients in a food processor to form coarse crumbs. Knead lightly to form a ball. Wrap in cling film and leave at room temperature for at least an hour or overnight. Roll out and line the flan dish, pushing pastry right up against the sides. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Line the dish with baking paper and weigh it down with pottery pastry weights, rice or beans. Bake blind at 200ºC for 10 minutes. Remove the paper.
Brush the inside of the pastry with a little of the egg intended for the filling. Bake for another 5 minutes. The egg-wash will waterproof the pastry.
FILLING
2 leeks, well washed and finely sliced
2 T (30 ml) butter or olive oil
1 T (15 ml) flour
1 t (5 ml) Ina Paarman's Green Onion Seasoning
175 g tin of solid meat tuna in oil (drain off some of the oil and flake fish)
1 cup (250 ml) fresh or reduced fat (pouring) cream
2 extra large or jumbo eggs
1 t (5 ml) Ina Paarman's Lemon & Black Pepper Seasoning
Reduce oven temperature to 180ºC. Place the leeks and cubes of butter into a large frying pan and sauté until soft. It will take about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the flour and Green Onion Seasoning over and stir to blend.
Stir in the flaked tuna. Spoon the mixture into pre-baked pastry shell. In a jug, beat together the cream, eggs and Lemon & Black Pepper Seasoning and pour over. Bake at 180ºC for 30 minutes until the filling is firm and slightly puffy. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Ina Paarman on the web - www.paarman.co.za
Monday, March 9, 2009
Weely News - 9 March 2009
CONTENTS
1. Prinicpal choice
2. Latest releases
3. 2010 Benefits to flow across the continent
4. WInds batter cycle tour competitors
5. Destiny Africa gets milestone approval
6. Country Hop Route open
7. Hospital gets latest ECG machine
8. Best tourism office
9. Harvey golf teacher of the year 2009
10. Zimbabwe deal positive for SA real estate
11. Returining SA job seekers
12. New buyers ready for Robertson market
13. Ina Paarman SA braai winner
PRINICIPAL CHOICE
GEORGE - HEATHER PARK
For those who seek a style which combines outdoor and indoor living, Bali is a sound choice. Balinese architecture evidences sharp angles and a merging of modern with traditional, organic materials, such as teak and smooth stones. In this design, living areas face on to landscaped gardens and private courtyards. Home with a touch of class, 3 bedrooms, sunny living areas, BBQ room, kitchen, laundry, secure estate and 2 garages.
R2 850 000
ID3982
LATEST RELEASES
GEORGE - GLENBARRIE
This beautiful home with a garden complete and all beauty and bounty one would expect from a property of this stature, Entertainment room with bar, BBQ and family area, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garages, 3 living areas, Jacuzzi, study, kitchen, laundry, patio and guest room.
R2 495 000 ID3983
KNYSNA - HUNTERS HOME
Family living French Provencal style in the heart of Knysna this home offers:
5 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, dining room, family room, lounge, swimming pool, large deck/ patio, Jacuzzi, solid wooden floors, established garden.
Newly renovated to pristine standards. Being on the pan handle makes the property very private and it is surrounded by trees and set on 2000 sqm of landscaped garden.
R2 695 000
ID3984
GEORGE - DENNEOORD
Cluster home in secure complex, with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living area, kitchen, patio, BBQ area and garage.
R920 000
ID3986
2010 BENEFITS TO FLOW ACROSS THE CONTINENT
World football body Fifa has reassured Africans that next year's Fifa World Cup will benefit the entire continent, and not only South Africa.
Speaking on how Africa was set to benefit from next year's tournament, Fifa spokesperson Delia Fischer said there were several programmes in place under Fifa's social responsibility project.
She said although South Africa was the host country, Fifa president Sepp Blatter made no secret of pronouncing the 2010 soccer showpiece "Africa's World Cup".
"Fifa's aim through our many projects is to create a balance on the continent," said Fischer. "In 2006, shortly after South Africa won the bid, many programmes were launched.
WINDS BATTER CYCLE TOUR COMPETITORS
Strong winds, with some gusts reportedly reaching 140km/h, made the 2009 Cape Argus Pick 'n Pay Cycle Tour one of the most challenging events in the history of the race. It also resulted in the winning time of surprise champion Arran Brown being almost 20 minutes slower than the race record established by Robbie Hunter in 2008.
David Bellairs, co-director of the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust, commenting on the fact that only 25 600 out of 35 000 cyclists that had entered the race actually started it, said: "This is 6000 to 7000 fewer than usual and it is due to the wind.
"It's been the most difficult event in 20 years," he added.
DESTINY AFRICA GETS MILESTONE APPROVAL
The long awaited ministerial approval for Destiny Africa, the proposed tourism-housing-hotel development on the borders of town, was granted on 13 February, subject to 28 strict conditions.
A large scale conference and expo centre, a waterfront village, a tourism village with office and shops, a knowledge and corporate office park, an eco-estate, high density residential and social housing, sports facilities, network of open spaces and water features were approved on the 436 hectare property.
COUNTRY HOP ROUTE OPEN
The area around George is the only place in South Africa to produce hops, those strange cones growing on vines up trellises. Hops is used in beer to aid the fermentation process.
The farms and venues on the Outeniqua Country Hop route are all open for viewing. So if you are wondering what to do this weekend, take a drive in George's beautiful countryside.
On the route you will have the Outeniqua mountains as a backdrop, with members ranging from comfortable B & B's, guesthouses and luxury hotels to strawberry, cheese, dairy, game and wine farms, a horse riding school, a Spa, a variety of golf courses, a nursery, tea gardens, pubs, restaurants, function venues and a gallery and art studio.
Over and above all of this, one can also enjoy the walking trails and beautiful beaches and bays in the area.
The route starts at Herold's Bay in the south and moves along to the farmlands of Geelhoutboom, then winds its way over the Montagu pass to Herold and Waboomskraal in the North.
The route was originally inspired by the abundance of `hops' grown in the nearby mountains. Waboomskraal and Herold, as well as parts of Blanco, are home to hops growing. They are a unique attraction to the route and cones are harvested in February and March.
This will make you appreciate that ice cold beer even more next time.
Visit the newly revived and updated website www.outeniquacountryhop.co.za
HOSPITAL GETS LATEST ECG MACHINE
George Hospital is a revitalisation hospital which since 2003 has been upgrading the infrastructure, while at the same time ensuring that all the Health Technology and Equipment is replaced with state of the art equipment.
George Hospital aims to be the most patient-centered hospital of choice in the community, providing the best quality health care in the country.
In keeping with this stance, the staff are also undergoing Change Management training and development, to not only ensure that they are able to correctly work everything, but do so in a manner that one would expect in a 2009 quality hospital.
BEST TOURISM OFFICE
KNYSNA WINS AWARD AGAIN
Knysna tourism won the "Best Tourism Office in the Western Cape" award for the second consecutive year last week at the 2008 Western Cape Provincial Tourism Awards in Cape Town.
Mike Griffiths, Chairman of the Knysna Tourism Board, said they were delighted. "It is a great achievement. Winning this award for the second time is recognition for the 'excellent teamwork of the staff at Knysna Tourism. We have a strong, professional and committed team, and it shows."
HARVEY GOLF TEACHER OF THE YEAR 2009
The Ernie Els Fancourt Foundation is very proud of their coach, George Harvey for receiving the 2009 Teacher of the Year Award from the South African PGA. George has been head coach of the EEFF for the past four years and he has been a finalist for this award for the past five years.
George originally came from Zimbabwe and captained the Rhodesian golf team for many years. Nick Price, Mark McNulty, Denis Watson, and Tony Johnstone were members of this team. George and Denis won the World Pairs Championship in Bogota in Colombia in 1975. George also made a World International Side which played against South Africa in 1978. He was ranked as No.1 amateur golfer in the world by the R&A in 1978. George and Dale Hayes are the only two golfers to win.
ZIMBABWE DEAL POSITIVE FOR SA REAL ESTATE
The inauguration of Morgan Tsvangirai this month as the Prime Minster of Zimbabwe is the latest in a series of events set to have a positive effect on the residential property market within the next few months.
“We are already seeing signs of recovery in the market,” says Institute of Estate Agents (IEASA) national president Dr Willie Marais, “including more visitors at showhouses and more purchasing by investors who believe the cycle is about to turn and are willing to commit cash.
“This follows the two interest rate decreases since December and the drop in inflation, and it will be strengthened by the increased consumer confidence stemming from the Zimbabwe power-sharing settlement and plans to rebuild that country’s economy.”
This agreement has, he says, removed one of the major potential sources of conflict and economic upset for SA, “and although it took much too long, has also demonstrated that southern Africa is at least capable of resolving problems without resorting to war.
RETURNING SA JOB SEEKERS MAY STIMULATE PROPERTY MARKET
The global credit crunch may have at least one positive fallout, by encouraging South Africans who have been living abroad to return to the country and in the process provide a degree of stimulus for the property market.
NEW BUYERS STEADY ROBERTSON MARKET
The property market in Robertson in the Western Cape’s scenic Breede River wine valley is steering a steady course thanks to new entrants in the residential sector.
“These entrants include young people working in town, retirees from Gauteng, KZN and Cape Town, as well as overseas investors who are attracted by the quiet rural lifestyle and the quaint architecture that characterises Robertson,” says Johan Gous of the local Aida real estate office.
“The local market is slowly but surely regaining momentum after a period in which relatively high prices decreased steadily,” he says. “Average homes that were selling a few months ago at between R800 000 and R900 000 are now available at prices of between R680 000 and R800 000, which has stimulated new demand.
“And there is still an extremely high demand for homes in the price range between R450 000 and R650 000 but stock in this range is very limited.”
Most buyers are settling for units in the R680 000 to R800 000 range, he says, although retirees are most active in the range between R700 000 and R950 000. And overseas buyers are targeting properties with price tags of up to R1,2m.
SUSAN DEACON PROPERTIES ROBERTSON PROPERTY FEATURE
Buy now and only pay in July 2010 - The ideal investment opportunity in the heart of the Cape Winelands.
Invest in this lifestyle estate within that country atmosphere and tranquillity of the valley of wine, horses and roses. Nestled on the picturesque hillside of the Langeberge mountains in Robertson, it offers the supreme beauty and tranquil country living on the famous Route 62.
Refresh and wind down in this beautiful country town. Leafy Robertson is located in the heart of Route 62, the longest wine route in the world. The town nestles at the foot of the picturesque Langeberge and the meandering Breederiver as its lifeblood. Well known for its
- connoisseur wines
- radiant roses
- and thoroughbred horses,
Stands start from R299 000 for first 40 stands only
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INA PAARMAN’S SA BRAAI WINNER
BRAAIED LEG OF LAMB
Serves 6
Boning a leg of lamb and opening it butterfly-style has many advantages when braaing over an open fire on a griddle pan. I love using a pot bellied stove or a pizza oven. Try this method for a fillet of venison - outstanding!
1 leg of lamb, boned and opened butterfly-style (ask a butcher to "vlek" the meat so that it is not thicker than 3 cm in any one area)
½ cup (125 ml) buttermilk
2 t (10 ml) Ina Paarman’s Rosemary and Olive Seasoning
2 T (30 ml) olive oil
4 garlic cloves, cut into long slivers
3 rosemary twigs, cut into 2 cm lengths
10 black olives, pipped and halved
BASTING
Olive oil
1 x Ina Paarman’s Olive Oil and Rosemary Coat & Cook Sauce
Coat the leg with buttermilk and leave covered in a glass dish in the fridge overnight. Buttermilk is a wonderful tenderizing agent. It will not draw out juices, nor will it alter the flavour of the meat in any way. The next day, remove meat and dry carefully with paper towel.
Pierce deep holes all over the lamb with a sharp cook's knife. Lard the lamb by pushing a garlic sliver, rosemary snip and half an olive into each hole.
Season the meat all over and rub with olive oil.
Place the meat on a hot griddle pan over the fire in a clay oven or kettle braai, meaty side down.
Cook for about 15 minutes until nicely browned. Turn with a pair of tongs. Baste the cooked side with Olive Oil and Rosemary sauce. When the other side is nicely browned, turn and baste with sauce. Continue turning and basting. Use a meat thermometer to test when done. Don't overcook meat; it must still be slightly pink and juicy. Cooking time varies from 45-60 minutes, depending on thickness of joint and intensity of heat. Rest for 10 minutes before carving. Bring any remaining sauce with about 2-3 T (30-45 ml) of olive oil to the boil and serve on the side. Carve meat into thin slices and serve on hot plates. Delicious with apricot mustard fruits.
Ina Paarman on the web - www.paarman.co.za
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5. Destiny Africa gets milestone approval
6. Country Hop Route open
7. Hospital gets latest ECG machine
8. Best tourism office
9. Harvey golf teacher of the year 2009
10. Zimbabwe deal positive for SA real estate
11. Returining SA job seekers
12. New buyers ready for Robertson market
13. Ina Paarman SA braai winner
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For those who seek a style which combines outdoor and indoor living, Bali is a sound choice. Balinese architecture evidences sharp angles and a merging of modern with traditional, organic materials, such as teak and smooth stones. In this design, living areas face on to landscaped gardens and private courtyards. Home with a touch of class, 3 bedrooms, sunny living areas, BBQ room, kitchen, laundry, secure estate and 2 garages.
R2 850 000
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5 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, dining room, family room, lounge, swimming pool, large deck/ patio, Jacuzzi, solid wooden floors, established garden.
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2010 BENEFITS TO FLOW ACROSS THE CONTINENT
World football body Fifa has reassured Africans that next year's Fifa World Cup will benefit the entire continent, and not only South Africa.
Speaking on how Africa was set to benefit from next year's tournament, Fifa spokesperson Delia Fischer said there were several programmes in place under Fifa's social responsibility project.
She said although South Africa was the host country, Fifa president Sepp Blatter made no secret of pronouncing the 2010 soccer showpiece "Africa's World Cup".
"Fifa's aim through our many projects is to create a balance on the continent," said Fischer. "In 2006, shortly after South Africa won the bid, many programmes were launched.
WINDS BATTER CYCLE TOUR COMPETITORS
Strong winds, with some gusts reportedly reaching 140km/h, made the 2009 Cape Argus Pick 'n Pay Cycle Tour one of the most challenging events in the history of the race. It also resulted in the winning time of surprise champion Arran Brown being almost 20 minutes slower than the race record established by Robbie Hunter in 2008.
David Bellairs, co-director of the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust, commenting on the fact that only 25 600 out of 35 000 cyclists that had entered the race actually started it, said: "This is 6000 to 7000 fewer than usual and it is due to the wind.
"It's been the most difficult event in 20 years," he added.
DESTINY AFRICA GETS MILESTONE APPROVAL
The long awaited ministerial approval for Destiny Africa, the proposed tourism-housing-hotel development on the borders of town, was granted on 13 February, subject to 28 strict conditions.
A large scale conference and expo centre, a waterfront village, a tourism village with office and shops, a knowledge and corporate office park, an eco-estate, high density residential and social housing, sports facilities, network of open spaces and water features were approved on the 436 hectare property.
COUNTRY HOP ROUTE OPEN
The area around George is the only place in South Africa to produce hops, those strange cones growing on vines up trellises. Hops is used in beer to aid the fermentation process.
The farms and venues on the Outeniqua Country Hop route are all open for viewing. So if you are wondering what to do this weekend, take a drive in George's beautiful countryside.
On the route you will have the Outeniqua mountains as a backdrop, with members ranging from comfortable B & B's, guesthouses and luxury hotels to strawberry, cheese, dairy, game and wine farms, a horse riding school, a Spa, a variety of golf courses, a nursery, tea gardens, pubs, restaurants, function venues and a gallery and art studio.
Over and above all of this, one can also enjoy the walking trails and beautiful beaches and bays in the area.
The route starts at Herold's Bay in the south and moves along to the farmlands of Geelhoutboom, then winds its way over the Montagu pass to Herold and Waboomskraal in the North.
The route was originally inspired by the abundance of `hops' grown in the nearby mountains. Waboomskraal and Herold, as well as parts of Blanco, are home to hops growing. They are a unique attraction to the route and cones are harvested in February and March.
This will make you appreciate that ice cold beer even more next time.
Visit the newly revived and updated website www.outeniquacountryhop.co.za
HOSPITAL GETS LATEST ECG MACHINE
George Hospital is a revitalisation hospital which since 2003 has been upgrading the infrastructure, while at the same time ensuring that all the Health Technology and Equipment is replaced with state of the art equipment.
George Hospital aims to be the most patient-centered hospital of choice in the community, providing the best quality health care in the country.
In keeping with this stance, the staff are also undergoing Change Management training and development, to not only ensure that they are able to correctly work everything, but do so in a manner that one would expect in a 2009 quality hospital.
BEST TOURISM OFFICE
KNYSNA WINS AWARD AGAIN
Knysna tourism won the "Best Tourism Office in the Western Cape" award for the second consecutive year last week at the 2008 Western Cape Provincial Tourism Awards in Cape Town.
Mike Griffiths, Chairman of the Knysna Tourism Board, said they were delighted. "It is a great achievement. Winning this award for the second time is recognition for the 'excellent teamwork of the staff at Knysna Tourism. We have a strong, professional and committed team, and it shows."
HARVEY GOLF TEACHER OF THE YEAR 2009
The Ernie Els Fancourt Foundation is very proud of their coach, George Harvey for receiving the 2009 Teacher of the Year Award from the South African PGA. George has been head coach of the EEFF for the past four years and he has been a finalist for this award for the past five years.
George originally came from Zimbabwe and captained the Rhodesian golf team for many years. Nick Price, Mark McNulty, Denis Watson, and Tony Johnstone were members of this team. George and Denis won the World Pairs Championship in Bogota in Colombia in 1975. George also made a World International Side which played against South Africa in 1978. He was ranked as No.1 amateur golfer in the world by the R&A in 1978. George and Dale Hayes are the only two golfers to win.
ZIMBABWE DEAL POSITIVE FOR SA REAL ESTATE
The inauguration of Morgan Tsvangirai this month as the Prime Minster of Zimbabwe is the latest in a series of events set to have a positive effect on the residential property market within the next few months.
“We are already seeing signs of recovery in the market,” says Institute of Estate Agents (IEASA) national president Dr Willie Marais, “including more visitors at showhouses and more purchasing by investors who believe the cycle is about to turn and are willing to commit cash.
“This follows the two interest rate decreases since December and the drop in inflation, and it will be strengthened by the increased consumer confidence stemming from the Zimbabwe power-sharing settlement and plans to rebuild that country’s economy.”
This agreement has, he says, removed one of the major potential sources of conflict and economic upset for SA, “and although it took much too long, has also demonstrated that southern Africa is at least capable of resolving problems without resorting to war.
RETURNING SA JOB SEEKERS MAY STIMULATE PROPERTY MARKET
The global credit crunch may have at least one positive fallout, by encouraging South Africans who have been living abroad to return to the country and in the process provide a degree of stimulus for the property market.
NEW BUYERS STEADY ROBERTSON MARKET
The property market in Robertson in the Western Cape’s scenic Breede River wine valley is steering a steady course thanks to new entrants in the residential sector.
“These entrants include young people working in town, retirees from Gauteng, KZN and Cape Town, as well as overseas investors who are attracted by the quiet rural lifestyle and the quaint architecture that characterises Robertson,” says Johan Gous of the local Aida real estate office.
“The local market is slowly but surely regaining momentum after a period in which relatively high prices decreased steadily,” he says. “Average homes that were selling a few months ago at between R800 000 and R900 000 are now available at prices of between R680 000 and R800 000, which has stimulated new demand.
“And there is still an extremely high demand for homes in the price range between R450 000 and R650 000 but stock in this range is very limited.”
Most buyers are settling for units in the R680 000 to R800 000 range, he says, although retirees are most active in the range between R700 000 and R950 000. And overseas buyers are targeting properties with price tags of up to R1,2m.
SUSAN DEACON PROPERTIES ROBERTSON PROPERTY FEATURE
Buy now and only pay in July 2010 - The ideal investment opportunity in the heart of the Cape Winelands.
Invest in this lifestyle estate within that country atmosphere and tranquillity of the valley of wine, horses and roses. Nestled on the picturesque hillside of the Langeberge mountains in Robertson, it offers the supreme beauty and tranquil country living on the famous Route 62.
Refresh and wind down in this beautiful country town. Leafy Robertson is located in the heart of Route 62, the longest wine route in the world. The town nestles at the foot of the picturesque Langeberge and the meandering Breederiver as its lifeblood. Well known for its
- connoisseur wines
- radiant roses
- and thoroughbred horses,
Stands start from R299 000 for first 40 stands only
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INA PAARMAN’S SA BRAAI WINNER
BRAAIED LEG OF LAMB
Serves 6
Boning a leg of lamb and opening it butterfly-style has many advantages when braaing over an open fire on a griddle pan. I love using a pot bellied stove or a pizza oven. Try this method for a fillet of venison - outstanding!
1 leg of lamb, boned and opened butterfly-style (ask a butcher to "vlek" the meat so that it is not thicker than 3 cm in any one area)
½ cup (125 ml) buttermilk
2 t (10 ml) Ina Paarman’s Rosemary and Olive Seasoning
2 T (30 ml) olive oil
4 garlic cloves, cut into long slivers
3 rosemary twigs, cut into 2 cm lengths
10 black olives, pipped and halved
BASTING
Olive oil
1 x Ina Paarman’s Olive Oil and Rosemary Coat & Cook Sauce
Coat the leg with buttermilk and leave covered in a glass dish in the fridge overnight. Buttermilk is a wonderful tenderizing agent. It will not draw out juices, nor will it alter the flavour of the meat in any way. The next day, remove meat and dry carefully with paper towel.
Pierce deep holes all over the lamb with a sharp cook's knife. Lard the lamb by pushing a garlic sliver, rosemary snip and half an olive into each hole.
Season the meat all over and rub with olive oil.
Place the meat on a hot griddle pan over the fire in a clay oven or kettle braai, meaty side down.
Cook for about 15 minutes until nicely browned. Turn with a pair of tongs. Baste the cooked side with Olive Oil and Rosemary sauce. When the other side is nicely browned, turn and baste with sauce. Continue turning and basting. Use a meat thermometer to test when done. Don't overcook meat; it must still be slightly pink and juicy. Cooking time varies from 45-60 minutes, depending on thickness of joint and intensity of heat. Rest for 10 minutes before carving. Bring any remaining sauce with about 2-3 T (30-45 ml) of olive oil to the boil and serve on the side. Carve meat into thin slices and serve on hot plates. Delicious with apricot mustard fruits.
Ina Paarman on the web - www.paarman.co.za
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