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Jenny Morris, aka the Giggling Gourmet and our regular For the Foodies contributer, answers a few questions below for our readers and foodies to get to know her better. Enjoy her recipes!! Summertime is beach and sunset time! Have a look at fashion editor Pepe Sofianos’s take on the hottest shades around – for girls and guys. Unfortunately, we are still in the season of allergies and hayfever – we tell you what else might be causing all your sneezing. It is not just pollen! Have a happy October! Marika & your dedicated AWSUM team
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Jenny Jenny Morris – aka The Giggling Gourmet – is one of SA’s most-loved food personalities. She is a restaurateur (Yumcious, in Greenpoint), author, radio and TV presenter, celebrity chef, teacher and culinary tour guide who has had an ongoing love affair with food since she was a child, when she started making mouth-watering treats for school fundraisers. It’s a love affair in the true sense of the word, one that employs all the senses.
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Morris
Q: What are your go-to ingredients? A: I cannot live without garlic, olive oil, chillies, parmesan cheese, lemons, cumin and dhania (cilantro)! Q: For which celebrities have you cooked? A: For dozens of celebrities and royals ... amongst others Prince Charles, Thabo Mbeki, Kennith Kaunda, Charlize Theron, Al Gore, and the Duke and Dutchess of Kent. Q: What do you enjoy when you’re not cooking? A: I love to read, garden, listen to music and watch a good movie.
Q: Tell us about Yumcious – it’s origins, your vision, what you are offering. A: Yumcious serves fine casual food. I spend almost evey night of my life dreaming up recipes. I can almost taste the colours, textures and flavours in my dreams, they are so real. I needed an outlet other than my cooking school to turn these recipes into reality. I wanted to serve fine casual food to lots of people, and the food is just that.
Q: Who would be at your dream dinner party? A: Hugh Laurie, Beth Hart, Helen Zille and Jamie Oliver.
Q: How did your journey as a foodie start? A: From a young age, I have always had a very adventurous palate. My parents welcomed us in the kitchen and were always introducing us to new ingredients. I always knew my life would revolve around food.
Q: Any exciting things in the pipeline our readers may know about? A: Oh, I look very much forward to be cooking a New Year’s dinner in Antartica! It is the first time for a South African celebrity chef to do that!
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Q: What is your advice for the foodie who wants to become a better cook? A: Eat with the seasons. Be willing to try new, interesting ingredients.
Prawn Crystal Spring Rolls Serves 6
I learned to make these at the home of a tipsy boatman on the banks of the Mekong River. They are utterly delicious – fresh, crunchy and tasty – and are really easy to make, even though they take a little time to put together. Get someone to give you a hand soaking the rice paper. The trick is to soak one at a time, as they are very delicate, and by the time you have filled one, the next one will be ready to roll with a little help from a friend.
INGREDIENTS
METHOD
Dipping Sauce • ½ cup rice vinegar • ¼ cup boiling water • ½ cup castor sugar • 1 Tbs fish sauce • 2 small chillies, chopped • 1 Tbs chopped fresh coriander • 1 tsp sesame oil • 1Tbs finely-diced fresh cucumber
Spring Rolls • 24 prawns, deveined, lightly steamed and shelled • 1 cup finely shredded red cabbage • 1 large carrot, peeled and thinly julienned • 1 cup freshest bean sprouts • 1 medium English cucumber, julienned • 24 large fresh mint leaves • 24 fresh basil leaves • 12 coriander sprigs • 24 butter lettuce leaves • 12 dried rice paper rounds
• Make the dipping sauce first. Place the vinegar and water in a saucepan over medium heat and add the sugar, stirring to dissolve. Bring to the boil and let it bubble away for a few minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the fish sauce and chillies. Stir in the chopped coriander, sesame oil and diced cucumber when cool and set aside. • To make the spring rolls, place one rice paper at a time in a bowl of warm water to to soften it slightly. Remove to a flat surface and place a little red cabbage, carrot, a few bean sprouts and some cucumber in the centre of the rice paper and top with two fresh mint and basil leaves and a sprig of coriander. Now top with two prawns and a lettuce leaf. If the leaves are too big, trim them to size. • Fold in the sides of the rice paper and gently roll up nice and tight. Do the same with the remaining rounds of rice paper. Pack onto a tray with enough space between them so they don’t stick together, and cover with a damp clean cloth. • When you are ready to serve, slice the rolls in half diagonally, place on a plate and serve with dipping sauce I sometimes make these with shredded duck breast, rare thinly-sliced beef fillet, shredded chicken breasts, or even leave out the meat and go vegetarian. If you can lay your hands on some Vietnamese mint, please add a leaf to your roll. Tip: You can make these up to two hours ahead – just cover them with a clean damp cloth to prevent them from drying out! © Taste The World with Jenny Morris 2013
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Health & Wellbeing Pollen not the biggest culprit behind SA’s hayfever woes It’s the height of the hayfever season. Hayfever is a condition that affects approximately 30% of South Africans, but pollen might not be the main culprit behind your nasal allergy misery. For decades, hayfever sufferers have been led to believe that their condition is brought on by the amount of pollen in the air, but there are a host of other triggers too. Pollen could in many cases elicit a severe allergic reaction, but sufferers will be surprised to learn that their nasal allergies might not have anything to do with pollen spores. Hayfever symptoms, however, vary from person to person, but typically include an itchy, runny or blocked nose, watery eyes, sneezing, coughing, scratchy throat, postnasal drip and/or fatigue. In general, there is a huge misconception that if someone sneezes a lot, they must have pollen-induced hayfever, when it could be due to many other allergens such as dust mites, pets or cockroaches. The most commonly inhaled allergens are: • different types of pollen (from trees, grass, weeds and flowers) • house dust mite • cat and dog dander • cockroaches • fungal spores Other triggers that could worsen symptoms include: • Strong perfumes and cold air can trigger nasal symptoms by non-allergic mechanisms
• Red wine – alcohol is a vasodilator, which widens your blood vessels and can cause a runny or stuffy nose, but wine in particular can exacerbate symptoms because it contains sulphites. Red wine is highest in sulphites and is fermented with grape skins, which contain a protein allergen. • Veggie drawer – some fruits and vegetables contain proteins similar to those found in pollen, which can confuse your immune system. • Swap contact lenses for glasses on high-pollen days since dust and pollen can stick to contact lenses, trapping allergens against your already itchy and irritated eyes. • Swimming in chlorinated pools may irritate your airways, which could aggravate allergy symptoms. • A humidifier is a reservoir for mould and bacteria, so clean it regularly to get the maximum relief from this device. One can treat nasal allergies with antihistamines, which prevent histamine from attaching to your cells and causing symptoms. A decongestant can also be used to reduce the swelling in the nasal passages, but the latter could cause a rebound effect if used for longer than the recommended three to five days, which could end up making you even more congested, so use only as directed.
Article by Dr Mike Levin DISCLAIMER: This article is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of a doctor. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical problem, consult your doctor.
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Wheels Recharge your car battery knowledge
Q: How long will my battery last? A: The average car battery lasts between five and seven years. If the car is parked unused for extended periods of time, the battery will need to be replaced sooner. To ensure you don’t have to replace it often, choose a highquality battery.
Q: How often should I refill the water in my battery? A: If your car is fitted with a reliable, maintenance-free battery, never. Maintenance-free means you don’t have the hassle of refilling them, under normal operating conditions.
Q: How will I know when to replace my battery? A: Before you rush to replace your battery, have it properly tested. Irregularities in your car or warning signs could be caused by something other than your battery. However, some warning signs to look out for include: • The engine doesn’t start at all • Starting the motor is difficult or sounds sluggish • The battery light on your dashboard is on • Your battery seems to lose power during cold or extended starts (in this case, the engine will start, then stop) • Your headlights dim when the car is idle.
Q: How can I extend my battery life? A: Check your battery regularly to ensure the terminals are clean, tightly secured and free of corrosion. Corrosion and leaks can interfere with the battery’s performance. Also get your battery tested regularly to make sure it’s charging correctly. Ensure the hold-down bar which secures the battery in place is fitted correctly. This minimises damage-causing vibration.
Q: What should I do when my battery goes flat? A: If your battery’s flat, you can recharge it using a portable battery charger. Jump starting is only a quick fix – best practice is to charge the battery properly to keep it in good condition. For complete peace of mind, visit your nearest battery centre to make sure your battery is in peak condition. Page 6
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HERBERT HURD PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 041 364 1051 (e) hhurdps@global.co.za BE JUST - FEAR NOT
Entrepreneurs Day Every year the Grade 7 pupils at Herbert Hurd are given the opportunity to establish and run their own business for a day. As this forms part of their EMS curriculum, pupils must develop a formal business plan, source or make their own products, and do their own public relations and promotions. Their customers are the pupils of Herbert Hurd, who look forward to this day all year.
LAERSKOOL KABEGA (t) 041 360 2581 (e) kabegaps@mweb.co.za Celebrating Heritage Day
Recycling Superheroes
Grade 6 camp
Recycling Day SA
The Neon Ball
LORRAINE PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 041 367 1115 (e) info@lorraineschool.co.za Inter-house quiz At our annual Inter-house quiz, Blue House performed superbly to win the quiz. Well done to the participants of Orange and White House.
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MOREGROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 041 365 2101 (e) moregrove@telkomsa.net Interhouse athletics is coming Moregrove Primary learners are super excited for the athletic season to start off with a bang! Interhouse athletics is coming soon and they all want to be ready! Go, Moregrove, go!
Grade 7 market day The Grade 1s thoroughly enjoyed the Grade 7 market day. The Grade 7s had a very successful market day. Not only did they learn a lot, but also had fun doing it! Well done, Grade 7s.
LAERSKOOL MOUNT PLEASANT (t) 041 367 2973 (e) skoolhoof@mountie.co.za Graad 6-klas doen Wiskunde Wiskunde met ‘n anderse “smakie” in die Graad 6-klas: hulle bou driedimensionele figure met tandestokkies en jellielekkers.
Laaste “civvie”-dag Tussendeur die akademie, sport en kultuur is daar by die Mounties altyd tyd vir ‘n grappie of twee. Die Graad 7-A seuns het ‘n paar koppe laat draai en oë laat rol toe hulle met die laaste “civvie”-dag in slaappakke by die skool opgedaag het!
Design a flag competition A competition was held earlier this year where the learners had to design a flag for our maroon and green house teams. The design had to represent the three pillars of the school: academics, sport and culture. The winners were Jenna Muller of the maroon team and Tanel Kruger and Cara Erasmus of the green team.
Top academic learners Proud and happy smiles of our top academic learners for the third term.
Genevieve Broccardo (Grade 7E), Andrea Colloty (Grade 6E), Heila Oosthuizen (Grade 5A), and Keira Vermeulen (Grade 4A). Kallie van der Spuy en Danielle Siepker.
Jenna Muller, Tanel Kruger and Cara Erasmus.
SUMMERWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 012 345 6787 (e) info@summerwoodpe.co.za Summerwood SUM FUN Day On 10 September, Summerwood Primary School hosted the annual SUM FUN day. Grade 1 and 2 learners from various schools across Port Elizabeth participated in rugby, netball and hockey. Great fun was had by all despite the odd drizzle.
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Summerwood has Talent for Africa Anabelle van Wyk (Grade 3) participated in the Talent Africa Regionals. She received Gold for all four of her items and was awarded provincial colours for Performing Arts. She performed items in the Vocals Broadway, Vocals Open, Acting Open and Instrumentalist Open categories. Congratulations, Anabelle! You held the Summerwood name high.
LAERSKOOL VERKENNER (t) 041 360 1200 (e) grikib@telkomsa.net Verkenner hou kaskardag!
Elke klas het ‘n dansie gedoen en so dan gespog met hul kaskarre! Wat ‘n lekker dag van pret!
WALMER WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 041 367 1734 (e) walmerwestps@absamail.co.za Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls Congratulations to Lihlonelo Ncanywa and Siphosethu Bhayi who were accepted to attend Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in Bloemfontein next year. This is a wonderful achievement!
Open traditional dance category A very special group of Grade 3 learners were carefully selected to compete in the open traditional dance category. They won the first two sections and went through to provincial level and performed in East London. They were awarded the second place trophy and each learner received a beautifully framed certificate, which will be handed to them in the Junior Prize Giving.
WESTERING PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 041 360 7818 (e) admin@westering.co.za Reading competition Our reading competition winners and runners-up in each grade: Grade 1: 1st Iminathi Mtukela 2nd Yolani Nconco Grade 2: 1st Leah Adams 2nd Ruth Assam Grade 3: 1st Danishiya Pillay 2nd Zani van Rensburg Grade 4: 1st Kaylee Pienaar 2nd Cadi Jacobs Grade 5: 1st Zunaid Lewis 2nd Nicole Cummings Grade 6: 1st Zakiyyah Paleker 2nd Mtha Marawu Grade 7: 1st Aqeelah Barday 2nd Inga Ndlela
Grade 7 Entrepreneurs Day
Schools Tennis Tournament
Alyssa Filander smiles proudly after winning her section in the Schools Tennis Tournament.
Jude Leander was runner-up in his section of the Schools Tennis Tournament.
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HOËRSKOOL ANDREW RABIE (t) 041-374 5604 (e) admin@andrewrabie.co.za Handevat-projek ’n Paar van die bestuurslede van die RabieRatels ATKV-tak, het Maandag, 26 Oktober die Laerskool Excelsior besoek as deel van hul Handevat-projek. Hulle het
Ivor Swartbooi, Cherise de Vrey, Dean-Ray Potter, Megan Whittal en Zaneé Hatting.
speelgoed, soos balle, skopfietsies, hoepels en eetgereistelletjies aan die Graad 0 klas oorhandig. Die kleintjies se verbasing en blydskap was oorweldigend.
Zaneé Hatting oorhandig die balle aan die opgewonde kleintjies.
HOËRSKOOL CILLIÉ (t) 041 451 4837 (e) hsc@absamail.co.za Rugby Hoërskool Cillié se eerste rugbyspan het die wonderlike voorreg gehad om hul wedstryd teen ‘n saamgestelde toerspan van Maclear op die NMB-stadion te speel. Die Kings se spelers het ons toegespreek en geesdriftig ondersteun tydens die wedstryd. Wat ‘n belewenis om op die veld te kon uitdraf! Dit was ‘n harde wedstryd, waarin Cillié ‘n goeie seisoen kon afsluit met ‘n 30-19 oorwinning.
Broodknippies Die skool se leerders het broodknippies ingesamel en daarmee ‘n rolstoel vir ‘n gestremde kind gekoop. Die broodknippies is aan die Junior Stadsraad oorhandig, wat ook ‘n rolstoel aangekoop het.
COLLEGIATE GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL (t) 041 373 7705 (e) collegia@cghs.co.za Relay Gala at Pearson Collegiate Girls’ High School entered 10 events, of which they won 9 nine and came second in one – a fantastic achievement!
Euro Trampoline Elnichca Oosthuizen performed brilliantly at the national championships and won the National Title on the Euro Trampoline.
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HOËRSKOOL DF MALHERBE (t) 041 581 3145 (e) dfm@telkomsa.net Teacher of the Year competition Our deputy principal, Mrs Penny Vosloo, won 2nd place in the GTTPSA National Tourism Teacher of the Year competition! Congratulations!
DF Malherbe se Fisiese Wetenskap-leerders presteer
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Hoërskool DF Malherbe was een van vier skole in Port Elizabeth wat genooi is om deel te neem aan aktiwiteite en ‘n vasvra wat by Kings Beach plaasgevind het. Hierdie aktiwiteite het deel gevorm van die Sasol Solar Challenge. Die leerders wat die geleentheid bygewoon het, het verskeie pryse gewen, asook ‘n bedrag van R6 250,00 wat deur SASOL geskenk is aan Hoërskool DF Malherbe vir ontwikkeling van Fisiese Wetenskappe in die skool.
VOOR: Daniella Recchia, Anja Nieuwoudt, Juandré Jansen en mev. Marina Röth (Fisiese Wetenskap-onderwyseres). AGTER: Mnr. Magnus Viljoen (Fisiese Wetenskap-onderwyser), mnr. Arno van Wyk (skoolhoof), Brad Spies, Juda Ruiters, Dennis Els en Alex Laredo.
HOËRSKOOL FRAMESBY (t) 041 360 1257 (e) bemarking@framesby.co.za Atletiek: Top Tien Mosselbaai
Ten spyte van strawwe kompetisie het Framesby uitstekend gevaar by die jaarlikse Top Tien-byeenkoms. 43 Atlete van Framesby het aan die kompetisie deelgeneem. Hoewel die kompetisie op ‘n grasbaan plaasvind, bied die plattelandse byeenkoms die ideale geleentheid aan atlete om hul seisoen te begin. Skole van regoor die land het deelgeneem, onder andere die volgende sterk atletiekskole: Kempton Park,
Medaljewenners van Framesby: VOOR: Janie Guldenphennig, Kelly Schmidt AGTER: Chane Petzer, Abigail Appelgryn, Vicky Oelofse, Lara de Bloe, Jason Crause, Johan van Biljon. AFWESIG: Bjorn Ferreira en Caylin Scheepers
Tweekamp Paarl Gimnasium, Paul Roos Gimnasium en Outeniqua. het Framesby 12 medaljes verower: Goud: • Lara de Bloe (3000m D0/15) (rekord) • Vicky Oelofse (1500m D0/17) • Chane Petzer (3000m D0/17) (rekord) • Bjorn Ferreira (3000 S0/15) (rekord) • Caylin Scheepers (100m D0/15) (rekord) • Abigail Appelgryn (Hoogspring D0/17) (rekord) Silwer: • Jason Crause (Hoogspring S0/17) • Lara de Bloe (1500m D0/15) Brons: • Chane Petzer (1500m D0/17) • Johan van Biljon (Gewigstoot S0/15) • Janie Guldenphennig (3000m D0/17) • Kelly Schmidt (3000m D0/15) Caylin Scheepers se nuwe rekord in die 100m van 12,12 op ‘n grasbaan opgestel verdien spesiale vermelding.
Die volgende tweekampatlete is in die OPspan opgeneem wat 22ste Oktober aan ‘n interprovinsiale byeenkoms in PE sal deelneem. Hulle is: A-span: Lara de Bloe Karla Scheffer Melissa Hamilton Chane Petzer Joshua Gouws
Melissa Hamilton en Karla Scheffer.
B-span: Vicky Oelofse Nicole Hamilton C-span Tiaan Erskine Mnr. Helmut Terblans
Lara de Bloe en Chane Petzer.
GREY HIGH SCHOOL (t) 041 374 3300 (e) info@greyhighschool.com Water Polo Team Grey’s U15 Water Polo Team won the Sterrenberg Shield 2016 held in East London.
FRONT: Mitch Lovemore, Ricky King (Captain), Jared Potgieter, Kyle Mukheibir, Jordan West and Scott Smith. BACK: Chris Smailes, Aidan Chamberlain, Curtleigh Alaart, Matthew Easton, Cameron Johnson (Coach), Stuart Grenfell and Reece Audie.
Arriving at PE Airport this morning Arriving home from The Netherlands, Bradley Odendaal (Matric) and Amica de Jager (Woodridge) were welcomed by members of the Kings Beach Life Saving Club.
Bradley Odendaal and Amica de Jager with 1992 World Champ, Justin Potgieter (ex-Pearson High School).
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LINKSIDE HIGH SCHOOL (t) 041 373 7948 (e) linksideheadmaster@gmail.com Awards Evening Sport star of the year
Best girl soccer player
Best female athlete
Best tennis player
Best male athlete
Husayn Banzi
Olwethu Tshuku
Stephnie Cronje
Ruan Brits
Sergal Pieterse
THEODOR HERZL SCHOOL (t) 041 581 4244 (e) marketing@theodorherzl.co.za Heritage Day at Theodor Herzl Our High School pupils celebrated Heritage Day.
Rosh Hashanah Our three schools ended Term 3 with celebrating the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah.
Market Day at Theodor Herzl Pre-Primary School Our youngest Theodorians felt very proud to sell their very own arts and crafts at Market Day.
VICTORIA PARK HIGH SCHOOL (t) 041 508 6400 (e) postmaster@vphs.ecape.school.za Grey College/Nedbank Soccer Tournament The first soccer team took part in the Grey College/Nedbank Soccer Tournament in Bloemfontein during the recent holidays. The team ended in third place, after beating Kloof High, Benoni High, Brebner High, Jeppe High and KES. They conceded only 2 goals in 7 matches.
SANESA National Championships During the recent holidays, the equestrian team attended the SANESA National Championships at Whispering Winds Equestrian Venue outside Pretoria.
FRONT: Kelsey Hunter, Ashley Lido, Mrs Donnell Goldberg and Tori Nienhuis. BACK: Melissa Petitt, Allison Andreka, Nancy Huntly, Rachel Riddell.
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