Blogs by blueprincess

YOU,Huisgenoot and Drum, together with Buccaneer, have donated 2 000 pairs of shoes to the Put Foot Foundation. Join us in making a difference in the lives of young South Africans and show your support for the Put Foot Foundation today. The Put Foot Foundation provides children across South Africa with good-quality school shoes. Some of these kids walk kilometres to get to school and don’t have protection on their feet. Last year, the Put Foot Rally crews and their partners raised R600 000, which helped to secure 4 116 pairs of new, 100% leather South African-made school shoes. The volunteers, partners and the Put Foot Foundation team are preparing to make “shoe drops” at nine schools across South Africa, in Cape Town, Grahamstown, Durban and Johannesburg. Please get involved. If you’re donating money to the cause, then join the Put Foot Foundation on “shoe drops” to see where your funds go. Come and see the...... Read Full Post

Yes,it feels weird to braai seafood – especially considering the abundance of red meat in our country. The Australians love using coals and flames to bring out the best in seafood. Follow their lead and make this as a starter so that everyone has something to munch on before the main event is braaied. 40 minutes | serves 4–6 Ingredients: 24 deveined prawns, defrosted if frozen 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp salt ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper sprig of fresh rosemary, chopped 1 whole lemon, halved 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes What to do: 1. Place the prawns in a large mixing bowl and drizzle over the oil, paprika, salt, pepper, rosemary and juice of half a lemon. Mix gently. 2. Marinate the prawns for at least 30 minutes before braaiing. 3. Make sure the coals or flames are at a medium-high heat. Thread 3 prawns onto each skewer. Braai the prawns for no more than 2 minutes per side, squeezing over the r...... Read Full Post

ReevaSteenkamp spoke of her concern that “lies” could ruin her relationship with Oscar Pistorius in an interview with heat Magazine days before her death. The South African model spoke glowingly about her new romance with Blade Runner Oscar Pistorius, saying how much she “respects and admires” him. But she told how she feared that negative publicity could prove damaging to Oscar’s career on the track. She confessed: “We haven’t been talking to the media because I don’t want to get it tainted. I don’t want anything coming in the way of his career. He’s such an amazing athlete.” She added: “You know what they do, they make things up, ‘Reeva cheats on Oscar’ and rubbish like that. “I wouldn’t want lies about us jeopardising it.” Reeva also told how she wanted to move away from bikini shoots and become known for classier work. In the interview with heat Magazine, Reeva said: “I’m trying to work on my modelling career and remove myself from the whole FHM stigma. I w...... Read Full Post

Loveand Light Day Party, in collaboration with Lovoka, returns on 9 March 2013 - bringing top international progressive psy-trance acts Liquid Soul and Symphonix to the spectacular Mountain Shadows venue in Paarl, Cape Town! These much-anticipated acts will be playing alongside a selection of South Africa's leading artists including Connecto, Dave Mac, Ivan - Killer Robot, Fogshow, Anthea Scholtz and Stephan Wyeth. Expectations for the event are sky-high – and with good reason! Experience the best trance beats in a beautiful setting alongside a crystal clear, fresh water dam… a fully licensed bar including a cocktail bar by the lake with a live feed of the music from the dance floor… the freshest mountain spring water available for drinking and a comfortable eating and chill area for the appreciation of good music in paradise with friends. Starting at 10am on Saturday morning and ending at 10pm on Satur...... Read Full Post

Iwatch food shows all the time - especially the recent reality shows like Masterchef, and I always am surpised by the mention of specific 'moments' when people fell in love with food and the art of making it. You see, I can't remember a specific moment - it's been a love affair I've had my entire life - and still very much going strong! I've always been experimenting: first with traditional foods like potjie, braaivleis, curing meat like biltong and droëwors (the safe zone - for a guy growing up in Namibia anyway) and then, when the opportunity arose when I moved out of the parental home and I went to varsity, with other flavours, genres and ingredients. Having studied BSc and being methodical, I guess I developed a way to reproduce a dish once perfected - and hence I started writing down recipes, knowing that I could start hoarding my masterpieces, my experiments...my favourites. Because this book is my first, it stands to reason that they are all pretty much...... Read Full Post

Sometimesa sandwich is all you want. If you eat them regularly, it’s wise to bulk them up with protein and vitamins. This sandwich is packed with protein, while the spinach gives it a nutritious boost. It makes a hearty meal. 10 minutes | serves 1 Ingredients: 1 egg salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste knob of butter 2 large slices rye bread 2 slices mature Cheddar cheese 3 rashers bacon, fried or grilled handful of baby spinach leaves What to do: 1. Fry the egg so that the yolk is still slightly runny (see page 17). Season with salt and pepper. 2. Butter the bread slices on one side and turn them over. On the unbuttered side of one, layer first a slice of cheese, followed by the rashers of bacon. Slide the egg on top and cover with a few spinach leaves. Add the last slice of cheese and close the sandwich with the remaining slice of bread, the buttered side facing outwards. 3. Heat a frying pan on high. When hot, place the sandwich in...... Read Full Post

Thisyear, for the first time, Nataniël will be on the Huisgenoot Skouspel stage. “I can’t wait for that moment when Nataniël walks out onto the Skouspel stage,” says Izelle Venter, editor-in-chief of YOU, Huisgenoot and DRUM. “I know his style, stories and music will captivate the audience. He’s the funniest entertainer in South Africa and one of those stars who can enchant an audience with a single note. And it will be in Afrikaans. It’s a Skouspel first that I think no Afrikaans-speaking South African should miss.” In addition to Nataniël, more than 40 top artists will perform this year. Die Heuwels Fantasties, Kurt Darren, Manie Jackson, Nádine, Emo Adams, Elvis Blue, Nicholis Louw, Nianell, Romanz, Ray Dylan, Karen Zoid and Chris Chameleon are just a few of the artists who will provide great entertainment. As always, a symphony orchestra will help make the night extra special. Come and sing along to your favourite hits and be part of this highlight on the Afr...... Read Full Post

TheHuisgenoot Musiekplaas 2013 programme at the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees will be an unforgettable experience. Three fantastic concerts are planned and fans can look forward to a special music menu. The first concert, “Treffer na Treffer”, at 7 pm on 29 March, will bring together a host of big names in Afrikaans music. Concert-goers will sing along to their favourite hits by Kurt Darren, Nicholis Louw, Heinz Winckler, Elizma Theron, Adam Tas, Fredi Nest, Monique, Ray Dylan, Gerrie Pretorius, Romanz, Louis Loock, Snotkop, Thys die Bosveldklong, Wicus van der Merwe, Manie Jackson, Pierre Rossouw, Silwer en Goud, 4Werke and A-men. This year, for the first time, a band on stage will accompany the artists. All musicians and their hits in one concert – it will be fantastic. On 30 March at 7.30 pm more great stars will perform in the “Trots Afrikaans” concert. Enjoy music by Jay, Lianie May, Theuns Jordaan, Bobby van Ja...... Read Full Post

Chickenlivers are a cheap source of protein but are often regarded with a slight raise of the eyebrow. That is until you try this recipe! It’s great for a night in watching a few episodes of your favourite series. about 30 minutes | serves 2 Ingredients: about 500 g chicken livers, rinsed and dried 1 Tbsp butter sprig of fresh thyme, chopped salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 x 500 g pkt penne pasta olive oil 1 tsp chopped fresh garlic 1 cup sundried tomato mix (chop 3–4 sundried tomatoes and mix with 2 x 115 g cans tomato paste) 1 cup cream pinch of cayenne pepper or dried chilli flakes What to do: 1. Carefully clean the chicken livers by cutting out any bits of sinew or clotted blood without tearing them. 2. Melt the butter in a medium-hot frying pan. Add the thyme and chicken livers, and stir gently to coat for about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper and place in a small mixing bowl. 3. Start cooking the penne according t...... Read Full Post

Disal jare die grootste Afrikaanse musiekkonsert in die land, en nou kom Huisgenoot-Skouspel terug Kaap toe – en jou sitplek wag.Op 13 Julie kan liefhebbers van Afrikaanse musiek hulle by die GrandWest-casino kom oorgee aan ’n produksie van die hoogste gehalte, met van Suid-Afrika se voorste kunstenaars: van Elvis Blue, Emo Adams, Heinz Winckler en Kurt Darren tot Nianell en Andriëtte. En hier is die beste nuus: Kaartjiepryse wissel tussen net R150 en R250, wat dit meer bekostigbaar maak as ooit! “Skouspel-Kaapstad het sy unieke energie en kenmerke,” sê Izelle Venter, hoofredakteur van Huisgenoot. “Hoewel effe meer loslit as die konsert in die noorde, sal dit getrou aan Huisgenoot se waardes ’n hoëgehalte-produksie wees waar musiek sal seëvier. Daar is ’n behoefte aan ’n Skouspel-konsert in Kaapstad, en ons is bly dat Skouspel-Kaapstad nou weer ’n plek op die Kaapse vermaakkalender het. Ons gaan hard werk om dit die best...... Read Full Post

TheCastle Cape Town Tens is just around the corner and Stor-Age, SA’s leading self storage company, are once again offering the incredible prize of a Golf GTI to the value of R385 000 in their “GTI kick off” competition. The competition is back due to popular demand and will follow the same rules as last year. During the semi-finals of the Premier League rugby match on the Saturday, six selected finalists will be tasked to kick at a Stor-Age box placed on the halfway line. The three closest will then go through to the next round during the final of the Premier League. “If one lucky finalist manages to hit the crossbar, he or she will drive home in the brand new car!”. Last year, with an incredible kick, former Springbok Coach’s son Doug Mallet drove away in the Golf GTI. “It’s completely ridiculous, stupidly lucky… I mean, I’ll never hit that in a hundred thousand times.” said Mallet on the win. If it happene...... Read Full Post

As2012 draws to a close, heat magazine asked some of South Africa’s most popular stars to recreate 2012’s iconic moments for their annual Stars Dress Up feature. Local hunks Francois Hougaard, actor Ty Keogh, singer Kobus Muller and presenter Simba Mhere reenacted 2012’s hottest film, Magic Mike, for heat’s Christmas issue. “It’s been a year of highs and lows in the world of celebrities, and we’re very grateful to all our local stars who participated in this year’s Stars Dress Up. It’s became a tradition at heat, and this year’s recreations are bigger and better than ever before,” says heat editor, Andre Neveling. Other celebrities who participated in this year’s Stars Dress Up include Jena Dover as Angelina Jolie, Pearl Thusi as Whitney Houston, Kuli Roberts as Madonna,Mark Pilgrim as Chad le Clos and Shashi Naidoo as Kim Kardashian. The Christmas bumper edition of heat is on shelves now.

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