There is a lovely saying in Afrikaans which goes geluk by die ongeluk, which means fortune with the misfortune – or, roughly translated, every cloud has a silver lining. Isn’t that a great way of looking at things? Whatever seemingly disasterous thing Life throws at you, you just need to look at it in a different […]
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How to sautée Brussels sprouts
When people tell me they don’t like Brussels sprouts, my response is the same as when people say they don’t like sex: “Oh sweetie, maybe you’re just doing it wrong!” In some ways, I realise I’m lucky in that Brussels sprouts didn’t really appear on our table when I was a child, so I have no […]
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Have you ever thought about the difference between culture and tradition – or even wondered whether there is even a difference between them? They are definitely intertwined and both inform and influence each other – for example, a tradition can grow to be so widespread that it becomes an accepted part of a culture. But […]
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We’ve all heard the quotes about ageing and wine – nuggets like: “Men are like wine – some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age”; or “I am ageing like fine wine – getting more fruity and full-bodied”. But as most of us know, older does not always mean better when it comes […]
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