Lunch Date 2012 Cook Sister is…

Lunch Date 2012 Cook Sister is…

Written by on December 6, 2012 in Easy Recipes, Lunch Date with 0 Comments

   Lunch Date cook sister is…  Congratulations Hawa Surtee Lunch Date 2012 Cook Sister Winner If you would like to see the full series – Lunch Date 2012   Lunch Date 2012 Final Judges Rowena Saloojee Rowena assisted us with our photography for the Lunch Date final. She has the  Secret and Stilettos fashion, beauty and […]

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Lunch date Final – Chicken and Roti challenge

Lunch date Final – Chicken and Roti challenge

Written by on December 6, 2012 in Easy Recipes, Lunch Date with 0 Comments

Lunch Date Contestants    Hawa Surtee Hawa Surtee is a retired teacher. She is married to Dr. Surtee. They have 3 sons and she is dadi to a grandson. They love birds and Chico is their baby. Hawa loves cooking. She enjoys doing arts and crafts. She enjoys sewing, decoupage and loom knitting. see the […]

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Lunch Date 2012 Final – Child Friendly Salad – Watermelon

Lunch Date 2012 Final – Child Friendly Salad – Watermelon

Written by on December 4, 2012 in Easy Recipes, Lunch Date with 0 Comments

Challenge Using the key ingredient Watermelon and ingredients provided, make a child friendly salad. Time limit – 20 minutes     Lunch Date Judges Rowena Saloojee Rowena assisted us with our photography for the Lunch Date final. She has the  Secret and Stilettos fashion, beauty and style blog. Mariam Vally Mariam Vally – author of the […]

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Lunch Date 2012 Final – Drink Challenge

Lunch Date 2012 Final – Drink Challenge

Written by on December 3, 2012 in Easy Recipes, Lunch Date with 0 Comments

Challenge:  Using any of the ingredients provided on the table contestants had to make a kids friendly Juice.   Lunch Date Contestants  Hawa Surtee Hawa Surtee is a retired teacher. She is married to Dr. Surtee. They have 3 sons and she is dadi to a grandson. They love birds and Chico is their baby. […]

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Real Nanima: Classic Battered Fish

Real Nanima: Classic Battered Fish

Written by on November 28, 2012 in Easy Recipes with 0 Comments

 Ingredients Half a Kg lean Fish Fillets (eg. Hake, Cod) 2/3 cup Self Raising Flour 1/2 tsp  Salt 1/2 tsp  Bicarbonate Soda 1    tbs  White Vinegar 2/3 cup Water Method Cut fillets as desired. Pat dry with paper towels. Mix flour and salt. Mix bicarbonate soda and white vinegar. Stir vinegar mixture and water into […]

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Gilli Danda

Gilli Danda

Written by on November 14, 2012 in Parenting with 0 Comments

I vaguely remember this game during our childhood.  Watched a few videos looks like it is a common game between the Indian subcontinent. How is Gilli Danda played? “Gilli Danda” is played with 2 pieces of equipment- gilli meaning a small oval-shaped wooden structure. This is believed to have evolved into the cork, seasoned ball or softball […]

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Real Nanima – Homemade steak roll

Real Nanima – Homemade steak roll

Written by on November 13, 2012 in Easy Recipes with 0 Comments

Real Nanima tried out one of the recipes from her BBM group Steak Rolls.   Rumpsteak sliced thinly. Marinate the steak in oil salt and pepper,steak and chop spice,barbecue spice, vinegar,a little lemon juice and about a teaspoon of rivonia chilli pickle. Meat tenderiser. Marinate for at least and hour or two. Than heat a […]

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Our Fitness Fundi – Anusha Maistry

Our Fitness Fundi – Anusha Maistry

Written by on November 9, 2012 in Lifestyle with 0 Comments

  Anusha Maistry is a personal trainer and has 8 years experience. She is certified with Exercise teachers academy and a SAQWA facilitator. If you have any fitness questions and need expert advice, Ask Anusha in the fitness fundi section in our forum. Link to forum – http://bit.ly/NaniFitness  No need to register. You can ask your […]

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Real Nanima – Chicken Strips and Mediterranean Rice

Real Nanima – Chicken Strips and Mediterranean Rice

Written by on October 11, 2012 in Easy Recipes with 2 Comments

The Real Nanima (i.e bachoo and poiroo’s nanima – my mother)  attempted this recipe from one of her BBM groups. We had it this weekend, it was tasty.     Ingredients  1kg chicken strips- 3 Tblspn steers peri peri sauce, 3 Tblspn Mayo, 1 tsp chicken spice, ¼  tsp arad, 1 tsp ground Garlic, 1 […]

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Matric Tips- Hurdles and High Jumps in the Grade 12 Final Examinations

Matric Tips- Hurdles and High Jumps in the Grade 12 Final Examinations

Written by on October 3, 2012 in Parenting with 0 Comments

by Noorjehan Joosub Counselling Psychologist   Don’t be fooled by the calendar. There are only as many days in the year as you make use of. One man gets only a week’s value out of a year while another man gets a full year’s value out of a week. Charles Richards In the wake of […]

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