BLOEM - July 25

MARIZA EBERSOHN

Content creation

from the comfort

of her kitchen

Your warm

sunroom

WIN!

An exclusive

BITE FROM

THE PAST

A TASTE OF HOME

JULY 2025

Lus vir ’n geurige reis vol nostalgie

en smullekker inspirasie?

Jy’s genooi op ’n smaak-avontuur saam met niemand anders nie as Mariza Ebersohn –

plaaslike foodie blogger van lifeinthesouth.co, wat weet hoe om ou gunstelinge met ’n

moderne twist te laat skitter! Sy wys hoe om “ou-sop met nuwe flair” te geniet en leer jou hoe

om stokbrood in die Air-fryer te bemeester – ideaal om daardie heerlike wintersop mee op

te slurp! Leer hands-on om jou eie pasta te maak en sy wys hoekom dumplings die

nuwe rockstars van die spyskaart is. MAAK SEKER JY SKRYF IN!

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CONTENTS

WHY DON’T YOU

2 Keep warm with the winter events on offer in and around

Bloemfontein in July!

WISH LIST

6 Looking at Winter through rose-tinted glasses

PEOPLE

8 Mariza Ebersohn: Content creation from

the comfort of her kitchen

10 John-Louis de Jesus on family, food and a taste for life

BEAUTY

14 Glossy lips and shiny hair and flawless-looking skin. Plus a glow

shot and a facelift from within!

FASHION

16 Classic mascline style with modern feminine flair

FOOD

20 A slice of Margaret Linström’s famous Sourdough Bread

SPOIL

32 WIN a bottle of Guess Iconic Woman

21

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Cover

Photographer: Gypseenia Lion

Make-up: MUD Studio Bloemfontein


July 2025

Compiled by: WARREN HAWKINS

Out & About

Keep warm with the winter events on offer in and around Bloemfontein in July!

02 04

Prospective writers are encouraged to join the short

story workshop at Aristata Bookshop at the Bloemgate

Shopping Centre on Wednesday 2 July. From 6 pm to 8

pm, Tosca de Villiers will be outlining story ideas, character

development, and resources available to writers. Contact

Beverley at 084 586 7436 to book your spot.

28

Seasoned

and novice

astronomers can learn

more on a journey to

the Red Planet, Mars,

on 28 June. Join Mars:

The Ultimate Voyage,

from 7 to 10 pm at the

Naval Hill Planetarium

to discover the many

challenges astronauts

will face on their route

to Mars. Tickets available

from Computicket from

R30 per person.

28

Those who feel like

adventure should

look to join the eKaru

trail run and mountain

bike race taking place

from 8 am on Saturday

28 June at Boomrits

Adventures. Enter at

www.aktief.co.za for

between R70 and R100.

28

On 28 June you can enjoy an

unforgettable evening with

Nicholis Louw live at Urth.

Experience all of his hits and

contagious energy when he

takes to the stage at 7:30

pm. Book your tickets

under the events tab at

www.urth.co.za from

R200 per person.

Join the Get It Bloemfontein She Means

Business Brunch at Lion Lodge from 10 am on

Friday 4 July. Gain insight from guest speaker Chané

Bruwer from Wildflower Floral Studio and book your

space in this year’s She Means Business feature.

Tickets available at R250 per person. Contact 051 505

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Support the Secret Artist’s Club’s exhibition at Urth

on Sunday 6 July, starting at 10 am and ending at

2 pm. Enjoy free entrance and enjoy beautiful works in the

Arbour. Contact Diandra at 051 451 1913 to exhibit or for

more information.

15

On Tuesday 15 July, enjoy Harte-Bliksems, a silly

rom-com about an Afrikaans dating app, on stage

at the Vrystaat Kunstefees. Bookings and ticket sales

available from Webtickets from R80 to R100 per person.

17

Join the Winemaker’s Dinner with Delheim at

De Oude Kraal Country Estate on Thursday 17

July. Enjoy wine, food, and an evening with Delheim’s

winemaker sharing stories behind some of the wines and

the farm itself. Book your tickets at www.deoudekraal.com

at R695 per person.

05

Learn to bake the perfect cupcakes and

buttercream decorating on Saturday 5

July. Join the Sweet Smart School of

Cake and learn how to create beautiful

cupcakes. Online registration is

compulsory at www.myjotform.com/

sweetart/WorkshopRegistration. Contact

SweetArtBfn@gmail.com or WhatsApp

071 212 7786 for more info.

19

Discover hidden connections between seemingly

separate worlds with Let The Stanza Breathe at 6pm

on 19 July. The showcase is part of the Vrystaat Kunstefees,

and looks to bring together dynamic voices, and even

poets from the deaf community. Tickets available from

Webtickets at R40 per person.

02

Celebrate Women’s Day at the Free State Botanical

Gardens from 10 am on Saturday 2 August. The

celebration includes an incredible line-up of musical artists

and motivational speakers. Tickets are available in phases

from R150 to R250 per person.

Breakfast & Brunch Buffets

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Scrambled Eggs. Bacon / Cheese. Grillers. Chips. Grilled

Tomato. Pancakes / Flapjacks. Fruit Salad / Yoghurt.

Rolls. Muffins. Regular Tea or Coffee

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Book club

Magic. Fantasy. Love. And why you should never win an argument!

Compiled by: KYM ARGO

A quiet bookseller. An old book, filled with strange writing and mysterious

drawings. And a handwritten message at the front ... This is the Book of Doors.

Hold it in your hand, and any door is every door. So a special, magic book. But

where there is magic there is power and there are those who will stop at nothing

to possess it. Gareth Brown’s The Book of Doors ... spell-bounding. Penguin • A

luxury hotel. A precious antique. A theft. And a head maid who dusts for clues,

determined to crack the case. Drama and intrigue in Nita Prose’s The Maid’s

Secret. Harper Collins Publishers

An emperor must bring his reign to an

end. Eight contenders - exceptional

warriors, thinkers, strategists - will

compete to replace him. Magic,

murder and dark forces in The Raven

Scholar by Antonia Hodgson - an

epic fantasy novel. Hodderscape

Don’t Believe A Word by Susan Lewis

centres around a podcast host who

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mysterious childhood. Raised by

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Cavalli Estate’s Shiraz 2023 is a

bold new vintage - with spicy

layers of black pepper, cinnamon,

and cloves, harmoniously balanced

by dark cherry and fine dark

chocolate. Aged in a combination of

stainless steel and seasoned oak,

it has a refined, medium-bodied

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A reclusive billionaire with no interest

in relationships outside his small circle.

With one exception. The woman

who is engaged to his oldest friend.

A beautiful, successful, glamorous

supermodel. Engaged, but it’s no

love story. Instead it’s a business

arrangement that suits both parties.

Until it doesn’t. Ana Huang’s King of

Envy - book five in the Kings of Sin

series, comes with a playlist, and a

warning - explicit sexual content and

harassment, and graphic violence - so

is not for sensitive readers. Piatkus

Table for Two is a collection of six

short stories - all set in New York,

and a novella set in Golden Age

Hollywood. The short stories, most

of which take place around the year

2000, mostly involve ‘a pair of family

members or strangers facing each

other across a table to confront some

new reality in their lives,’ explains

author Amor Towle, adding

that he feels they may have

sprung from a conviction in

his subconscious that our lives

can often change materially

due to a single conversation at a

table for two. Penguin

You may follow Jefferson Fisher on

Instagram, where you’ll find him

sharing hints on communications

from the front seat of his truck. This

trial lawyer and speaker’s down-toearth

strategies will help you, whether

it’s handling a heated conversation,

dealing with a difficult personality,

or standing your ground with

confidence. Without ever having to

win an argument! Written simply,

with anecdotes and lessons learned,

he says, from his daily grind in the

real-world trenches of arguments,

disagreements, heated debates and

difficult conversations. His IG posts

are brilliant, so is his podcast, and so is

The Next Conversation. Penguin Life


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Wish list

Looking at Winter through rose-tinted glasses

On our decor wish list ...

we rather fancy this oak, wave frame

mirror. Pop on top of a chest of

drawers, or hang on a wall

in the entrance hall ... R2999

from Woolworths.


Baking is a piece of cake with Tom Oxford and Oliver Coysh’s Bake

It Easy. From the No-weigh Lemon Cake (made with mayo) to the

Tres Leches Mocha Cake, they’re all one-pan, easy, delicious cakes

you can whip up in minutes. Weekend treat sorted! Some yummy

puds too ... Easy Apple Crumble, Peach Cobbler, Tiramisu. Quadrille,

R485 from Takealot.

We’ll be honest. We do love a homebaked cake

... fresh from the oven. But sometimes you just

need an instant fix. And these Yummy Cakes

Cake Bars are a sweet quick option. Strawberry,

chocolate, orange, vanilla (and a decadent

Choco Donut). You’ll find them for around R8.99

from Pick n Pay, Checkers, Spar and Dis-Chem.


Yoga your way

Yoga on demand. When you want it. Where you

want. Yes please. The Shala Yoga Studio recently

launched SA’s first on demand yoga app ... a

platform which aims to make the transformative

practice of yoga accessible to everyone, anywhere,

at any time.

Shala refers to a yoga studio or dedicated space for

you to practice ... it’s a Sanskrit word meaning house

or home. And The Shala, founded by Tamsin and

Thomas Sheehy, is a massively popular yoga studio

in Cape Town ... but with the launch of the app, we

can now join the classes online. There’s a great range

of options, led by highly trained and passionate

instructors, each with their unique teaching styles

and specialties. You can access a variety of classes

designed to cater to all levels, from beginners to

advanced, allowing for a personalised experience

that supports individual growth and transformation.

The app is designed not only for yoga practice but

also as a resource for mindfulness and holistic living.

So you’ll find curated content that encourages

a lifestyle steeped in wellness, compassion,

and self-awareness.

Details: You’ll find the Shala Yoga app on the Apple

App Store or Google Play Store, R100 for a one-week

subscription, R240 for a month or R2400 for a year.

The Takkleberry team say these are too comfy to take

off, too cute to keep in bed. Couldn’t agree more.

Watermelon loungy linen pj set, R1890 (with free

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Mariza Ebersohn

CONTENT CREATION FROM THE

COMFORT OF HER KITCHEN

What started as a creative outlet for a young South African woman

living in France has turned into a full-time business built on food,

photography, and content creation.

Text: JUSTINE FORTUIN Photographs: GYPSEENIA LION

Mariza Ebersohn, originally from Rouxville in

the Free State, has spent the past few years

developing healthy recipes, growing an

online following and working with clients –

all from her own kitchen.

“I studied BS Consumer Sciences at Kovsies. I am a French

citizen and can speak French pas mal. I am super passionate

about healthy eating and believe that food can be one of the

best tools to heal your body,” Mariza shares. “I love coffee, and

running is definitely a passionate free hobby and therapy of

mine.”

Mariza’s food journey began unexpectedly, shortly after

she got married and relocated to France with her husband,

Robert, just a day after their wedding. The move, which

she says was done with just one suitcase, forced her into

unfamiliar territory, culturally and personally.

“I arrived in France, a country where the food culture was

just so different, and never before have I really cooked at all. I

loved watching my mom, that’s for sure. And I missed home

so much in the beginning, that was kind of the spark for

me. Calling my mom for recipes I was nostalgic about, it was

about just creating meals that kind of comforted us both in a

foreign country.”

The combination of homesickness, curiosity, and the need

to adapt led her to the kitchen. Over time, that exploration

turned into something more structured. “After eight years in

France, raising two kids with my husband without family has

really taught me to be resilient and innovative. Therefore, my

love for food creation and food recipes came into being.”

Unable to work legally when she first arrived in France, Mariza

started a food blog to pass time. “I was bored out of my mind.

There are just so many hours in the day for exercise and

cleaning the house. Apart from learning French, I needed a

creative outlet! So I decided to kind of make a food diary in a

sense. Diving deep into the French culture of local and fresh

produce, I absolutely thrived!”

To improve the quality of her content, she taught herself how

to take photos and create videos, and began studying social

media closely. “I invested in a better camera and lenses. That

all has evolved into my day job and blog today. I went to the

local markets as much as possible and also learned more

about French cuisine from my ‘French grand-ma’ I was lucky

to have in my life at the time.”

Now back in South Africa, Mariza balances content creation,

recipe development, and parenting. She says planning is

essential to staying on track.

“I always try to plan the week – write out my schedule for

the week … from the recipes I will be making and how I can

incorporate those healthy meals into our day. Some days

that isn’t the case, as life gets crazy now and again! I try to

incorporate at least one healthy meal that suffices during the

day, so I know at least my kids and hubby get some good

nutrients, even if it’s just one meal. Focusing on whole foods

as much as possible and eliminating most processed foods,”

she says.

“I am the only one who doesn’t eat any animal products in my

home, but I still cook for everyone’s needs. They still eat my

food even though they don’t always know that it is healthy!”

A typical day starts after school drop-off. “I go for a run or

workout at home and then work all morning doing recipes

and videos for clients or bake up some treats that I sell until

I have to go and pick them up. At this point in time, they will

be more involved with relaxed content. I am very particular

about social media. I like to protect them as long as I possibly

can.”

Mariza gets inspiration from multiple sources. “Pinterest, social

media, is a big inspiration as well, and sometimes I just go

with the flow and let the creativity take over.”

Her comfort food leans more towards sweet. “I have a sweet

tooth. Warm baked bread. A warming chocolate oat bowl

with nut butter, cacao nibs, and blueberries, and date syrup –

plus you can never go wrong with melkkos or hot chocolate!”


I remember standing on

tables with a big pregnant

belly, taking shots of food

with my husband,

patiently waiting for

me to take shots

or finish so he can

eat … Now I get

to make a career

out of it, and no

more waiting.

One of the most fulfilling parts of her work has been building

a connection with her audience.

“The community has really been so helpful to me, women

reaching out and asking for advice on how to eat better,

and people who are enjoying and making my recipes. Also,

seeing my content on my clients’ sites and social media. After

so many years of not being able to work and express my love

for food, being asked instead of reaching out has become a

milestone in a sense. I have had so many no’s in the past.”

Her work has also led to product development and live

events. “This has also pushed me to go beyond my character

for more growth by hosting food demos, and selling my

plant-based food products like vegan rusks, sugar-free and

gluten-free cakes, etc., it’s been going well.

“I am so proud of how far I have come!”

Despite the success, Mariza had her share of behind-thescenes

challenges too. “I remember standing on tables with

a big pregnant belly, taking shots of food with my husband,

patiently waiting for me to take shots or finish so he can eat

… Now I get to make a career out of it, and no more waiting,”

she laughs.

To others interested in blogging or food content, her advice:

“Do what you know and be authentic. It’s easy to ‘steal’ ideas

these days, everything is ‘free’, but truly owning your art and

talent is something completely different and honest. Anyone

can copy and paste a recipe, but the truly good recipes are

those that people have made and tweaked as their own,” she

shares.

“If you love cooking and want to portray it, just do it your

way. People will appreciate it. Start small. Start off with a free

website. Buy a second-hand camera. Teach yourself the basics,

and when the foundation is set, layer up on the next level to

become great!”



A taste for life is to

have a vibe, to live

life to the fullest,

to create great

moments with the

people you love and

cherish. That is what

Spur is all about.

Text and Photograph: GYPSEENIA LION


FAMILY, FOOD AND A

TASTE FOR LIFE

As a young man, he learned the true meaning of hard work and perseverance

as a dishwasher, working long hours standing on a plastic crate just so he

could reach the plates. Today, he has taken over from his father by heading up

five Spur branches in Bloemfontein.

John-Louis de Jesus shares what it means to

have a taste for life and how Spur has shaped

Bloemfontein’s food industry over the years.

He invited Get It to Alabama Spur in Mimosa

Mall, where he shared how the brand has

evolved since his father started in 1977. He explained

that his father was given the opportunity to own a

franchise by the founder of Spur and the first restaurant

was opened across Hoffman Square in the CBD. “It was

called the Alabama Spur. This name still exists at the

restaurant in Mimosa Mall today. Mr Ambor trained my

father himself, a passionate man that was obsessed with

client service and having a great vibe,” he expresses.

His father had his own way of doing business and the

mentorship he received from the founder was a recipe

for success. “There are many secrets to our sauce, but his

fundamental belief was that you have to welcome each

and every guest as if you are serving your own family, if

that is your guideline, you will always be warm, do what

is right, give your best and make them and yourself

proud,” he recalls.

When asked how it was for him to learn the way of

business throughout his childhood, John’s face lit up as

he remembered his first shift, the shift that made him

decide that he wants to learn more about the business.

“I still put on an apron and do it sometimes, just for the

memories. But perhaps my first shift was even before I

was born, as my mother was highly pregnant with me

and also in the kitchen making calamari and crumbed

mushrooms most nights. We all pitched in to make a

dream possible.”

This foundation is true to what Spur stands for as

a brand, and for John, family is at the heart of Spur.

Clients who were once kids riding on the Spur roller

coaster, now bring their parents and grandparents for

a Mother’s or Father’s Day to say thank you. “I see my

young clients are now in our stores with their children,

making memories, sharing a delicious meal, playing

with friends in our play areas, having their faces painted,

celebrating birthdays and special moments.

“It fills our hearts with joy,” he says.

The brand itself has evolved, just like many customers

have but what he says remains consistent over the years

is that Spur will always be part of being South African.

His father went against all odds and took the risk to

innovate the kids’ play area when it was just a Steak

House. The first kids’ play module in Spur history was at

the Burning Spear in Bloemfontein. “It was an overnight

success, this was revolutionary and it elevated Spur to

the ‘Official restaurant of the South African family’, a title

that makes us gleam with pride,” he says.

Although he can’t let us in on all the secrets, he says

keeping the traditions of what made the business a

success still proves to be favourable in a digital age. “We

still do all our check sheets and count on paper with

pencil … We know we live in a digital age, and we have

modern systems that we use next to the old ways, but

sometimes the old ways cannot be beaten. This is just a

small tradition we keep.”

Apart from being an owner, John is in charge of the

day-to-day running of Spur branches in Bloemfontein.

He also serves as a consultant on several bodies for Spur

Corporation, for example, the Menu Committee, as well

as heading up Operations for the group’s other divisions

like fuel and logistics.

So then, what does it mean to have a taste for life if you

wear many hats in the business? For John, the answer

is easier than choosing his favourite meal on the menu

(Spur Pepper Burger, with Chips and Onion Rings).

It is about doing everything with joy and energy.

“It is to be grateful and excited for the opportunities

God grants us every day and to go for it bravely and

with a cheeky smile on our face and confidence in your

chest, even when the moment might seem daunting,”

he expresses.



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Looking to channel timeless menswear style with a distinctly feminine twist? It’s all about

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A modern twist on a timeless

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For a complete classic

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A SLICE OF MARGARET LINSTRÖM’S

famous sourdough bread

For Margaret Linström, baking sourdough bread is filled with nostalgia.

Memories of how she waited in anticipation for a steaming slice from her Auntie

Jane always comes to mind when she thinks about her love for baking bread.

This sourdough starter recipe will help you create your own

sourdough starter from scratch at home in seven easy steps.

Your starter is the cornerstone of great bread – once you have it

showing consistent signs of fermentation each day, which takes on

average 5 to 7 days, you’re ready to start baking sourdough bread!

Ingredients

300 g all-purpose flour

400 g whole-grain rye flour

800 g water

Text and Photographs: GYPSEENIA LION Source: MARGARET LINSTRÖM

Method

Day one

To a clean jar, add 100g whole rye flour and 125g warm water. Mix

ingredients and keep somewhere warm for 24 hours.

Day two

To a clean jar, add 75g of the mixture from Day One (discard the

rest), 50g whole rye flour, 50g all-purpose flour, and 115g water.

Mix ingredients and keep somewhere warm for 24 hours.

Day three

To a clean jar, add 75g of the mixture from Day Two (discard the

rest), 50g whole rye flour, 50g all-purpose flour, and 115g water.

Mix ingredients and keep somewhere warm for 24 hours.

Day four

On day four, you will give the mixture two feedings. In a clean

jar, add 75g of the mixture from Day Three (discard the rest), 50g

whole rye flour, 50g all-purpose flour, and 115g water. Mix and

let rest for 12 hours. In the evening, after 12 hours, repeat the

discarding and feeding you did in the morning. Let the mixture

rest overnight.

Day five and six

For days five and six, continue to discard down the jar contents

and then feed with the same ratio of ingredients as Day Four, twice

a day. You can use the same jar for these feedings.

Day seven and onward

In the morning on Day Seven, discard the jar’s contents down to

20g of the mixture and add 30g whole rye flour, 70g all-purpose

flour, and 100g water.

Repeat this feeding once a day, indefinitely.


Sourdough bread with all-purpose flour

(adapted from theperfectloaf.com)

This recipe is for an easy loaf of healthy

and nutritious sourdough bread made

with all-purpose flour – all made in one

day.

460g all-purpose flour

340g water

9g salt

92g ripe sourdough starter

Mix at 09:00

Add the Main Dough ingredients,

reserving 50g of water, to a mixing

bowl and mix with wet hands. Mix and

strengthen the dough for 2-5 minutes,

pinching the ingredients together and

folding the dough over itself repeatedly

until it’s cohesive and smooth. During

this time, slowly add in the 50g of the

reserved water if the dough feels like

it can handle it: it shouldn’t be soupy

or extremely wet, if it is, don’t add the

remainder of the reserved water.

Bulk fermentation at 09:15 to 12:45

This dough will need 4 to 5 sets of stretch

and folds during bulk fermentation,

the first set 30 minutes after bulk

fermentation begins. Perform the rest of

them at 30-minute intervals as needed.

After the last set, let the dough rest the

remainder of bulk fermentation.

Pre-shape at 12:45

Lightly flour your work surface and scrape

out your dough. Lightly shape the dough

into a round shape. Let the dough rest for

20 minutes, uncovered.

Shape at 13:05

Shape the dough into a round or oval

shape, then place the dough in proofing

baskets.

Proof at 13:15 to 15:45

Cover the proofing basket entirely and let

it sit out on the counter for 2 to 4 hours,

temperature depending.

Bake at 15:45, preheat oven at 15:00

Preheat your oven with a baking surface

or Dutch oven inside to 230°C.

When the oven is preheated, score it, and

transfer it to the preheated baking surface

or Dutch oven. Bake for 20 minutes.

After this time, remove the lid (if using a

Dutch oven) and continue to bake for 30

minutes longer. Let the loaves cool for 2

hours on a wire rack before slicing.


We would wait expectantly for the

steaming loaves to emerge from the

oven and then slather thick slices with

homemade butter, churned by Uncle

Kerneels in an old-fashioned butter churn.

It truly was heaven on earth for me!


Beat the cold with this

warm sunroom

Stay warm during the last cold months in the sunniest room of your home.

Complete the look with this rustic

brown cushion, designed to enliven

your winter sunroom. Available from

Superbalist for R399

Fall in love with this

fluffy cushion from

Superbalist, perfect

when paired with a

rustic counterpart

on your leather sofa.

Priced at R349.00.

Transform your sunroom into a haven of comfort

with this dreamy cream sofa from Takealot. Evoking

the cosiness of a woollen knit sweater, it’s the perfect

spot to unwind. Make it yours for R16,999.

Bring texture and

warmth to your

sunroom with the

Madeira table lamp.

Its wooden finish

creates a serene

ambience, making

it an essential piece.

Available from

Takealot for R489.

Compiled by: WARREN HAWKINS

Add a pop of colour with this burnt

orange embroidered pouffe from

Mr Price Home. Ideal for putting

your feet up or providing extra

seating for family gatherings, it’s yours

for R1,200.

No sunroom is

complete without

a coffee table – a

perfect perch for

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coffee. This stylish

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No cosy retreat is

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This luxurious leather sofa with gold trimmings,

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This year the cover search campaign is celebrating a

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So, have you ever dreamed of being on the cover of a

magazine?

Well, this could be your moment. For half a decade, we’ve

been giving locals the platform to shine, and this year again,

we’re inviting both men and women to step up, share their

stories, and inspire our city.

Because let’s face it being on a cover is not just about a great

smile, we’re looking for real people making a real difference.

Whether you’re leading community projects, lending a hand

where it’s needed most, or simply living with heart, we want

to hear from you.

What’s in it for you?

Our 2025 winners (one man or one woman) will grace the

December cover of Get It Bloemfontein. Plus, you’ll enjoy an

exclusive photoshoot and a full double-page profile in the

magazine.

The finalists will be revealed in our November issue, chosen

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Here’s to 5 years of celebrating YOU — the people of our city.

Check out the entry criteria:

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Adding warmth to Winter ... peppery radishes, fiery

coloured flowers and red heart shaped leaves

If you are looking for a little culinary heat, grow radishes in a deep window box

on a sunny windowsill or any sheltered, sunny place. Radishes need warm soil

for germination so positioning is important. A good option is a Gusta Garden

planter with cultivation hood so that growth can be started in a sunny room

indoors. The hood provides a warm, moist microclimate and when temperatures

rise the planter can be taken outdoors.

Radishes grow so fast that it’s a great way to get kids excited about gardening

and growing their own food. Seeds germinate in three to eight days and are

ready for picking from three weeks. The nicest radishes are pulled before they are

fully grown. Regular watering will produce crisp, tasty radishes but water in the

morning so that the leaves are dry by the evening.

Try these:

• Radish Cherry Belle is the perfect quick nibble or salad ingredient. This cherry

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• Radish Sparkler is round in shape with a deep red colour and a distinct white tip

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We’re planting …calibrachoa Bakari for its fiery, flame

coloured flowers that spill over hanging baskets and

containers. It’s warm on the eye, just what’s needed

to brighten the patio. This vigorous calibrachoa grows

into a mounded and trailing plant, 25 to 40cm high

and wide. Make sure it gets plenty of sun to bring out

its full colours and keep it sheltered from draughts.

Keep the soil lightly moist and feed monthly with a

liquid fertiliser for flowers.

Details: ballstraathof.co.za

Garden tasks for July

• Prune bush roses from middle July.

• To prevent frost damage or disease, water plants in the

morning so that the leaves are dry by evening.

• Water spring flowering bulbs once a week for at least

40 minutes.

• Cover tender shrubs, flowers and veggies when frost

is predicted,

• Strengthen veggies to withstand the cold by feeding

with a liquid kelp fertiliser.


Indoor plant

of the month

Alocasia Red Secret is

one of the more unusual

members of the ‘elephant

ear’ family. The large

heart-shaped leaves have

a metallic bronze glow, but

its secret is the burgundy

red under leaf. It is easier to grow than

it looks and its strong point is that it

adapts to different light conditions,

growing faster with bright light and

slower with low light. Water when

the soil feels partially dry. This unusual

Alocasia originates from Asia and

Eastern Australia and is found beneath

the forest canopy.

Details: lvgplant.co.za


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The rooms

reasons to visit

De Oude Kraal

Stay in one of the two dozen or so luxury rooms or

garden suites, or the Merino Farm rooms - around 500m

from the main house, these offer the option of selfcatering,

with private outside braai areas with glorious

views of the farm. The rooms are super comfy, with

sofas and fireplaces and coffee stations ... it’s all four-star

rated accommodation with country-style hospitality

and atmosphere.

There’s something really special about a staycation.

You get to experience all the joys of travel, without

having to drive too far. And we think the perfect

- and we do mean perfect - spot for a weekend

(just) out of town is De Oude Kraal Country

Estate and Spa. There’s just so much

to enjoy at this brilliant

estate, which is at the

centre of a 3000 hectare

working merino sheep farm.

The spa

Could there be anything more enjoyable after a long week than

a full body massage? We think not. The award-winning spa - set

in the gardens - has single and double treatment rooms, where

you can lie back and relax with a massage, facial, or wrap. There

are all the treatments you expect - manis and pedis and waxes -

as well as a Swedish and infra-red sauna, a steam room, pool and

Jacuzzi. Packages and journeys, too ... well worth pre-booking.

The activities

There’s something for absolutely every guest.

From an hour long horse ride with a guide to a

half hour hand-led ride for the children to bird

watching, and clay pigeon and .22 shooting.

There are mountain bike and hiking trails,

a sheep farm tour - two hours on the farm

bakkie - besides sheep, the farm has cattle,

horses, chicken, pigs ... it’s the most marvellous

two hours for children. There are also eco farm

runs and sundowner drives and farm safaris,

where you can look out for the Springbuck,

Blesbuck, Sable, Njala and Gemsbuck, who

aren’t shy ... often grazing just outside the

rooms. The ostriches came over for a sneak

peek at us too, and there was a peacock

showing off his fine colours on our veranda for

much of our stay.


Let’s talk food. It is the highlight of a venue where highlights are plentiful.

Owner Marie Lombard is passionate about her food, and it shows on

every plate. She’s all about using the freshest, locally sourced produce,

sustainable and ethical farming practices, simplicity done perfectly. The

four course fine-dining experience served in the main farmhouse each

evening is a treat ... we enjoyed a pork belly in a coke sauce with apple

mousse and a bacon chip to start off with, a glorious hake and mussel

seafood course with black risotto, followed by aged fillet with a nettle

sauce and slow baked lamb from the farm, along with three proper

old-school Afrikaans farmer veggie side dishes (another highlight!), and

a crème brûlée pud that finished the evening off sweetly. There’s also

an a la carte restaurant, with easy but no less impressive dishes ... if you

order a pizza, burger or salad, know it’s going to be extraordinary! A

great option if you’ve youngsters, but plan accordingly since it’s open

only from 11am to 3pm, with a three course set-menu lunch on Sunday.

You may, if you’re lucky, have your visit coincide with one of the special

events the hotel’s known for ... wine makers dinners and festivals and

special occasion celebrations. The rate includes a full, and jolly hearty,

breakfast, and afternoon tea and cakes, served at the main house daily.

The food

Info

Rates are from R1485 a night for two adults,

children 4 to 12 pay R440 each, children up to

the age of three stay free. Rates include buffet

breakfast, the sunset wagon & tractor drives.

Details: deoudekraal.com




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July

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