Tears Programme – Rape and Sexual Abuse Helpline

Tears Programme – Rape and Sexual Abuse Helpline

Written by on May 28, 2013 in Charity with 0 Comments

Rape, sexual abuse and HIV/AIDS are challenges facing all South Africans. Unfortunately, many victims of abuse do not know where to find help. This coupled with a lack of accessible information, results in victims not getting the attention that they need. Mara Glennie, founder of TEARS (Transform Education about Rape & Sexual Abuse)  has this to […]

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Cooking Culture – Share your ouma’s recipes

Cooking Culture – Share your ouma’s recipes

Written by on April 25, 2013 in Easy Recipes with 0 Comments

Ouma means grandmother Unfortunately we are losing our heritage. Quick meals are the order of the day.  Take outs are plentiful. There is no barakah(blessing) in the food we eat today. Many have forgotten how to cook like our ouma(grandmother) cooked. Many have lost recipes from even their own mothers.  We are now on a […]

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Baking Tannie 2013 Finals

Baking Tannie 2013 Finals

Written by on April 19, 2013 in Baking with 0 Comments

The winner of the Baking Tannie 2013 is…   Mobile version on Vu Clip Nanima Baking Tannie Final  YouTube (9:38) Baking Tannie Finalist – Tasnim Jadwat Casoojee- Bon Bons et voila     Baking Tannie Finalist – Natasha Asvat – Cakes by Tasha Baking Tannie Finalist – Mariam Fakir Baking Tannie Finalist – Saaliha Patel-Waja […]

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Gogo being beaten by Security guards for stealing

Gogo being beaten by Security guards for stealing

Written by on April 18, 2013 in News with 1 Comment

  SOUTH AFRICA!!!!! What is going on with you? The respect for the elderly is really gone down the drain. If the Gogo’s are not being raped, they have to sing for their pension and now you beat, whip and hammer an old lady  for stealing meat. upon investigation, the gogo’s name is Ester and […]

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Baking Tannie Finalist – Tasnim Jadwat Casoojee- Bon Bons et voila

Baking Tannie Finalist – Tasnim Jadwat Casoojee- Bon Bons et voila

Written by on April 18, 2013 in Baking with 1 Comment

      Name:   Tasnim Jadwat Casoojee Occupation:  Freelance Journalist Home industry name:  Bonbons et voila! Website:  http://www.facebook.com/petitbonbons Cell no: 0721535953 Baking tip:   Always  weigh your ingredients, baking is an art of science!  Never be afraid to try new things you’ll be amazed at what you can do! A little bit about myself:   I was never a person who loved baking […]

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Baking Tannie Finalist – Mariam Fakir

Baking Tannie Finalist – Mariam Fakir

Written by on April 18, 2013 in Baking with 1 Comment

Name: Mariam Fakir About: My love for the food world intensifies each day.  Flavour combinations and taste sensations flood my mind several times per day. I am pedantic about what I use in my creations and always try to source the best ingredients I possibly can. I am a firm believer that homemade is always […]

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Baking Tannie Finalist – Saaliha Patel-Waja – Frosted Nostalgia

Baking Tannie Finalist – Saaliha Patel-Waja – Frosted Nostalgia

Written by on April 18, 2013 in Baking with 1 Comment

1. Name:  Saaliha Patel-Waja 2. Home Industry Name:  Frosted Nostalgia 3. Website or Facebook page – Don’t have a facebook page but cakes can be viewed on my personal profile: Saaliha Patel-Waja 4. Description:  I make delicious home style cakes to suit any budget. Baking is my absolute passion! 5. Baking Tip: Definitely the 1 tip I have was passed […]

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Baking Tannie Finalist – Natasha Asvat – Cakes by Tasha

Baking Tannie Finalist – Natasha Asvat – Cakes by Tasha

Written by on April 17, 2013 in Baking with 1 Comment

Name: Natasha Asvat Home Industry –  INDULGE – Signature Cakes n Cuppies by Tasha Info about me – Married and have 2 sons.  Work full time and started baking as a hobby.  Took a basic butter icing course and then grew from there.  Love trying out new things.   Tips: Always bake with the best […]

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Baking Tannie Finalist – Safiyya Patel – Vanilla Sugar

Baking Tannie Finalist – Safiyya Patel – Vanilla Sugar

Written by on April 17, 2013 in Baking with 1 Comment

    1.  Safiyya Patel Info about self- Mum and housewife with a passion for the kitchen 2. Baking tip: never give up if you fail, keep trying 3. Website- none 4. Facebook page- www.facebook.com/vanillasugarclass 5. Home industry name- Vanilla Sugar 6. Contact details- (083)5830029 What I did   It was my first attempt @ a proper […]

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Shelf life of food

Shelf life of food

Written by on April 17, 2013 in Easy Recipes with 0 Comments

How long do you wait until you throw away expired products in the fridge? Do you religiously throw away the minute the clock strikes the date on the container or do you do your own taste tests. Share with us how you deal with expired stuff?

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