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How to Create your Old House
Personal Summer Transformed ISSUE

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La Casa Opens Doors





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How to Create your Personal Summer• P.6



Old House Transformed • P.11 & 17
Contemporary Cluster Homes• P20

Towards Private Utility. • P 25

La Casa Opens Doors• P. 39

The making of a Home Pt 8• P. 28

Editors tour of Victoria Falls• P. 34

Positivity Infused Spaces• P. 34
Time To Braai P. 50

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How to Create Your Don’t Rush It
Personal Summer Think of your home as a giant cabinet of
Sanctuary curiosities.Allow your collection to evolve
organically, so don’t rush out and just buy
BY NICOLA HOLDEN everything in one go. Take your time to
shop from different stores. Buy from your
IMAGES: FIONA WALKER- local craftsmen and women. Pick up
ARNOTT AND JAMES BALSTON mementos from your travels. Leave space
to buy that item you’re going to fall in
So often our homes are beautiful but love with next month, or next year.
completely devoid of personality.
Rooms full of furniture, but nothing Bring in Some Vintage
that grounds the space to create a Balance newer items with some vintage
relaxing, friendly environment. Things pieces to ensure the space feels full of
just feel a bit off key, lacking those character but also fresh. Vintage
final finishing touches. accessories and furniture add a historic
presence to a space that new objects
Whatever your style, your home should cannot, giving your home warmth and
be your personal sanctuaries – a space complexity. Vintage pieces also have the
that restores your equilibrium in this added advantage of being very
world and remind you of your journey sustainable, from an environmental
through life. It should be a reflection of perspective, and can be updated and
your success and individual lifestyle, painted if necessary.
and represent your style and passions.
So how do you ensure that your home
tells your story? Here are my top tips:

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Add Colour
Add some of your favourite colours to your
rooms.Don’t be scared to experiment - if you
paint something and you don’t like the colour,
you can always paint over it.Or start small, with
some colourful accessories. However, be sure to
keep everything within the same colour tonal
family, otherwise the colours will jar, and the
space won’t feel restful. And think carefully about
what colours you put in what room, depending
on how you want the room to feel.

Mix it up with Pattern
Pattern is a great way to add colours to a scheme,
as it can be much more subtle than plain blocks
of colour. Try to mix in small scale, medium scale
and large scale prints for the best effect. If having
a patterned sofa is too much for you, then have a
plain sofa with patterned cushions, and a smaller
patterned chair.

Layer in Texture
Layering in textures is an easy way to add a feel
of luxury to your home. Think a soft rug on a hard
floor, glossy metallic accessories mixed with
matt, a velvet sofa with silky cushions. Adding in
different textures to a space creates visual and
tactile diversity.

Create Interest at Different Levels
Think about how your eye will travel around your
space.You want it to move up and down as it
moves around your room – from that beautiful
rug on the floor, to the collection of cushions on
your sofa, to the art above, to the statement
decorative pendant, back down to that cute little
chair in the corner, and so on.

7. Add your own Personal Touches
This is the final piece to the puzzle. Add in your
art and family photographs, display your
collections, and showcase your books and
ornaments. Group pieces in odd numbers and
mix up materials and heights.Display things
symmetrically for a balanced feel, or play with
scale and position to add an element of play and
surprise.

Most importantly, remember that you are
creating a home for you and your family to live in,
not just a neutral space to resell at some point in
the future. Keep your choices personal to you,
and use the language of design to tell your story!

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AN OLD HOUSE GETS
A TOTAL OVERHAUL!

INTERIOR DESIGNER'S VIEW

The house was an old Cape Dutch style A new scullery was added at the back of the
farmhouse completed in 1920. A self- kitchen and the veranda was redesigned to run
contained cottage (similar in design) was parallel against the front of the house. The roof
built at the back of the property in more was raised throughout the property to create a
recent times. It sits on 1 acre of land and is lighter, brighter space. New IBR charcoal grey
within the 'golden triangle' of Harare, it has roofing was installed, as well as charcoal
great water resources and it's not far from a aluminium windows throughout.
beautiful natural stream.
The new living area has exposed beams and
Its construction is masonry and IBR various new glass aluminium bi-folding doors
corrugated roof sheeting, as was typical of which give the space stunning new natural
these homes. Its interior features broadly light. The cottage boasts four new bedrooms,
reflect the era that permeated these houses, two of which are en-suite and one large family
with other architectural details such as an bathroom.
old farm boiler room, present. The house
initially had 3 bedrooms next to each other A beautiful new pool was built at the front of
and two single bathrooms. The cottage had 3 the house, with a Cemcrete finish creating a
bedrooms and one bathroom. tranquil space for relaxing. The new pavers
complement the style of the home perfectly.
The Brief - Scope of the Project The entire cottage was rewired, new concealed
The property would be subdivided into half-acre lighting, plug fittings and light switches
plots. The old cottage would remain largely as is installed in every room.
in terms of the floor plan and layout with an All the bathrooms are brand new and have been
open plan kitchen, dining and living space tastefully finished in grey and white with
opening onto a large veranda which wraps chrome fittings.
around the front of the house.
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H&S INTERIORS The main living area is open plan and much like
H&S INTERIORS the cottage has beautiful new exposed beams. A
new private scullery was built to the side of the
The main living area is finished with porcelain kitchen, a new pantry and cloakroom were also
tiles with a grey/white undertone and the included in the design concept.
outside living space has grey porcelain tiles.
Beautiful white fitted cupboards are present in The original pool skeleton remains; however, the
every bedroom. A brand new white and chrome finish was modernized with new paving and
fitted kitchen creates a wonderful open-plan Skyblue Cemcrete.
space. The new scullery is tucked away perfectly
at the back of the kitchen, giving the open plan
living area privacy. Tasteful natural wave
curtaining was installed throughout as well as ice
white blinds in the kitchen and bathrooms.

Most of the time and renovation work fell on the main The original house required extensions to either
house, only three original walls remain, some areas side which gives two of the new bedrooms that
were proving to be somewhat challenging in terms of overlook the pool an incredible sense of space
both design and decoration. A beautiful new elevated and openness. Much like the cottage, the main
entrance was designed with exposed beams and the house is finished with stunning natural tones
most exquisite original natural entrance door which throughout. The cloakroom is certainly a talking
has a herringbone finish. point and is finished with a jungle green and blue
themed wallpaper, the porcelain basin sits on a
The herringbone effect is carried throughout the stunning wooden floating shelf and the hanging
property and first introduces itself at the new gate light compliments the wooden mirror perfectly.
entrance. The new garage doors also have a beautiful The designer wanted the cloakroom to feel
herringbone effect. A new driveway was carefully charming, captivating and enchanting - it
planned to run along the side and back of the house, certainly has worked.
also providing a large parking area by the scullery
backdoor as well and the main entrance door. Main Contractor: PP&C; .
Finishes: Cobble & Stone . Architect; Bruce Rowlands,
There are four large double bedrooms, all with Lead renovation designer; Thara Sweetman
ensuite bathrooms. Two double bedrooms look Developer; Flavio & Crystall Pellegatta with Evan
into the exquisite pool area and have two large Campbell
dressing rooms, both bedrooms have new outside Landscaping : Garden Genius, Harare (0772353145) /
shower spaces finished in natural stone and 18 Antelope Lane, Harare, Zimbabwe
Cemcrete.

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AN OLD HOUSE GETS A
TOTAL OVERHAUL:
ARCHITECTS VIEW




Sited in Rolf valley the starting point for this project Both houses were changed from roof tiles to
was determined by the client brief, which chromadek sheeting to allow for a raised
requested that we divide a single property roof height with further spanning trusses, a
containing a 4 bedroomed main house and 3 simpler and more efficient roof footprint as
bedroomed cottage into a subdivided property well as an overall lighter feeling to the
each with a main house and staff quarters. The aim buildings.
being to create two homes, each with 2 en-suite
bedrooms, two additional bedrooms with a shared Starting with the first house the existing L
bathroom, and an open plan living space opening shaped plan, allows the entire guest suite
onto generous verandahs. (bedroom, walk-in closet, bathroom) to be
separable from the main family spaces,
An important part of achieving the brief called for a whilst still allowing access to the common
reorganization of spaces and extensive interior spaces. This plan configuration also affords
gutting to create large free spaces and circulatory the master bedroom, guest suite, and
efficiency. Another critical factor in achieving the common spaces a view of the pool. Outdoor
client brief was to consider how each of the showers in both en-suite bathrooms,
proposed alterations and additions would engage permits privacy and takes an extra step into
with their new gardens (now effectively halved by integrating the outdoor with the indoor.
the subdivision) in a way that could still ensure
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A welcoming portico over a herringbone timber
door announces the entrance and leads guests
directly into the heart of the home. Above the
kitchen counter, a large bi folding window
dominates the entire wall, allowing potential for the
exterior landscaping to be developed into a feature
‘view-stop’.

The existing U-shaped plan of the second house,
affords all rooms a pool view. The new glazed gable
helps flood the lounge, dining and kitchen with
natural light whilst providing a beautiful feature to
look at from both inside and outside of this
charmingly compact family home.

The design of both homes is dominated by a feeling
of lightness and transparency, this look is achieved
by crisp, white painted, exposed timber trusses and
TNG ceilings. Shifts from cosier flat plasterboard
ceilings in the private rooms to higher pitched TNG
ceilings in the common spaces varies the spatial
experience of the building.

Large Aluminium framed bi-folding doors enclose
the living spaces, main bedroom, and guest en-suite
and can be opened fully to integrate indoor and
outdoor spaces. The use of mobile furnishings to
divide the rooms creates free flowing spaces that
allow for multiple furniture configurations between
the lounge and dining. The neutral colour palette of
the house guarantees the versatility of the interior
to any chosen style and also plays a critical role in
providing visual relief, backdrops for artwork, and a
calming atmosphere. This particular colour palette
also allows other design elements to become the
focus, such as the furniture pieces, artwork, layout
configuration and so on whilst having the ability to
highlight and compliment any textured surfaces
within the building, as textures are essential in
creating a warm, welcoming, and comfortable
interior design.

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Internal spaces spill out physically and visually to adjacent outdoor spaces with views to other components
of
the building helping to extend internal volumes and encouraging the design to breathe freely. The success of
these spaces is achieved through a gentle transition at floor levels, promoting a safe and continuous passage
to the outdoor verandas. As a gesture toward connecting the house to the garden and vice-versa both
houses
have a large sheltered veranda that encases entire elevations of each house.
The hardest part of this project was working within existing foundations in order to achieve the
“costefficiency” aspect of the client brief.
Architect; Bruce Rowlands
Lead renovation designer; Thara Sweetman
Developer; Flavio & Crystall Pellegatta with Evan Campbell
Landscaping : Garden Genius, Harare (0772353145) / 18 Antelope Lane, Harare, Zimbabwe

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A new bespoke development in Newlands makes it possible for first-time buyers and
young families to live in one of Harare's affluent and well-established suburbs.

Client brief The concept elements, the use of natural
With the population growing and Wild Oak Mews located in stone. This added the
some of the neighbourhoods Groombridge, a Homelux character to the exterior
remaining the same, land is in Property Development was built facade while giving the look
extreme high demand. 12 in 2019 was a successful and feel a sense of luxury
Knightsbridge is situated in upmarket cluster development andredefining apartment
aunique location, 1.9km from the that featured five top end living.
nearest shopping centre, 1.2km homes. The features of this
from Newlands country club and property in terms of its colours, One of the most
4.6km from the CBD. interior design scheme and important aspects
home amenities, highly of design is
Given some of this information influenced the concept behind aesthetics
the client brief was to create a the 12 Knightsbridge
project that maximizes land use, apartments.
contributes to society and
becomes a landmark point within Look & Feel
the Knightsbridge road yet One of the most important
providing a high class standard of aspects of design is aesthetics of
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The exterior façade carries exception of great design and workmanship, the interiors had to follow suite. Before
entering one of the apartments one can anticipate what may be behind the entrance door. Walking in, the reaction is
almost a guaranteed wow, which is feedback from all those who have set foot on our site. The apartments have been
designed to make the spaces feel more like home. The design of the interiors captures a contemporary style which is
defined by the blending mixture of texture and materials, clean lines and subtle sophistication.
Challenges
Like anything on development projects there will always be something that needs some tweaking. Some of the
challenges encountered were building with special foundations because the soils could not take thenormal
foundations that are used generally with good soils. Due to the site being just an acre, everything that was designed
had to fit in the appropriate place meeting function and simplicity of living. It was a challenge to fit twenty
apartments, parking, additional water storage, laundry drying yards and other features. The space planning was well
thought out and managed to suit these requirements.
Project Suppliers: Kitchen- Rocha Granite, Security: TimeTeam Security, Gas System: Intergas, Hydro Utilities

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H&S NEWS

ASPIRE HEIGHTS

Zimbabwe property developer Aspindale Park , is happy to announce the completion of their first block of
the Aspire Heights project. The developer is set in one of the most sought –after suburbs in the southwest
of Harare, Aspindale , the four –storey, 16-apartment development which aims to provide an opportunity
for homeowners and investors to own quality apartments at affordable market value.

Aspire heights is a modern , gated apartment estate development 10 km away from Harare CBD, with the
highest levels of security and standards. Aspire heights leaves no stone unturned when it comes to luxury
and amenities such as secure parking for residents and visitors, playgrounds, internet and entertainment
connection, bicycle parking, drying areas and refuse collection. This project is bought to you by Aspindale
Park Team, sectional title deeds are available.

The official opening of the first completed block at Aspire Heights will be on the 20th November . In the
next issue, we will feature the event and more images of the completed block.

The developer supports Local suppliers of products and services.

Roof – Duraroof

Timber – Halsteds

Bricks – Obrim

Gas- Intergas

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EDITOR'S TRAVEL REVIEW-

VICTORIA FALLS

PAMARAH LODGE

W      E    had a beautiful stay at this
establishment. The general ambience of this
luxury boutique is fantastic, the major
highlight being the pool area and the terrace
area for outside dinning.

The staff are very professional, friendly and
hospitable. They went over and beyond to
make our stay enjoyable. The owners, Phil and
Monette were amazing hosts we enjoyed the
genuine conversations about life , their life
journey is very inspirational. There’s also very
efficient internet service, clean borehole water
and power backup. The staff are very good in
assisting with activities planning.

The bedrooms are spacious, very clean and
comfortable. We stayed in a room that was
cosy and cool due to its position and thatched
roofing above. Décor is modern with very
trendy décor elements such as wallpaper, solid
doors, tiling, convenient switches among many
others.

We enjoyed delicious full English breakfast at
the lodge. As for the dinner, the staff assisted
and ordered delicious food from the Three
monkeys restaurant which was delivered
timeously. The lodge is Very convenient to
most of the activities and amenities.
Thank you Pamarah staff for going just that
little step extra to accommodate us and
ensure we enjoy every moment we spent in
the lodge.

If you are a tourist wanting to tour Vic Falls and
you are craving luxury , privacy in a very classy ,
relaxing , calm place ,we highly recommend
Pamarah Lodge for a true sample of excellent
hospitality.

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VICTORIA FALLS

ILALA LODGE HOTEL

We were excited to spend our first night at Ilala Lodge Hotel. I had last stayed at Ilala way back in 2002 when I visited Victoria
Falls for the first time with my family. The infrastructure of the hotel has improved greatly since then, there has been a major
expansion, a new wing has been built which offers more facilities. The ambience is gorgeous with natural trees surrounding the
hotel and it gets even more exciting in the evening when the lights are lit.

Ilala is strategically located, it is close to the entrance to the falls, historical sites, magnificent Lookout Café, city centre,
supermarkets, shops, among so many other amenities which are within a walking distance. The bedrooms are very modern and
spacious with comfortable beds.The bathrooms are very trendy and contemporary, with exquisite walk-in shower, vanities,
concealed cistern and other designer elements. Other room facilities include air conditioning, overhead fan, satellite TV,
hairdryer, safe, free Wi-Fi, bar fridge, room service and Nespresso machine and tea facilities. We were offered with a variety of
complimentary beverages which was a plus.The patio facing natural trees was awesome and good for anyone who wants to do
some meditation and needs that instant rejuvenation from mother nature. We enjoyed very delicious dinner and breakfast. The
breakfast had a wide range of choices and options. The chefs at Ilala Lodge are well seasoned, after the good taste of food
experience we requested to meet the executive chef, Ricky who shared his culinary journey and passion with us.

The staff was exceptional, everyone from the management, desk staff to housekeeping. We were well assisted in the planning of
our various activities by passionate and experienced staff. Thumbs up to the hotel manager Martin whose service was
impeccable and he also took us for a tour of their new project, Palm River and ensured that our stay was a memorable one. Ilala
is definitely a must stay if you are looking for a quality time and great experience.

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VICTORIA FALLS

DINING DETAIL >

LOOKOUT CAFE

OUR lunch at the Lookout Café was a
memorable one., this cosy restaurant has left
the best impressions!

We enjoyed the refreshing experience of tasty
fresh food, open fresh air, spectacular views of
the Batoka Gorge and Zambezi river below,
spray of the falls, view of the bridge, watching
gorge swing, zip line and so much more . We
spent a good 3 hours eating, drinking, taking
photos, site seeing and simply just enjoying
ourselves to the bits.

The aesthetics of the space is very eye catchy
and lends itself to a magical experience.
The food is excellent, generous portions and
great prices. The service was fast and
delightful. Staff are extremely knowledgeable
and make great recommendations.

The menu at the lookout café is extensive, the
meals are simply very tasty and quite filling
with fresh and tasty ingredients. There were
also light meals on offer, cocktails, milkshakes,
juices and a range of other beverages.
It is an ideal and a must visit spot for your
lunch any day whilst touring Vic Falls,
especially if u want to chill and wind down
after enjoying the falls. We also enjoyed their
cocktails and milkshakes which were made to
perfection. Their food presentation was spot
on.

You cannot afford to visit Victoria Falls without
visiting and having a good lunch at the
Lookout. We would like to come back here
again and again. Do yourself and visit this
lovely Café every time you visit Victoria Falls, it
is a second to none.

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NGUNI LODGE

Our stay at Nguni Lodge was a memorable one. Upon arrival, both
check-in and check-out were professionally handled and process
was made easy. The Lodge has a lovely ambience, friendly staff in a
very serene environment. The rooms are very comfortable, spacious
and clean. We

were informed that the lodge was previously a ‘hunters lodge’ and
hunters from all over the world would come and are still coming
and get to be hosted here. All the rooms are thatched/ ecologically
friendly roof hence ensuring that the buildings are are cool. There is
very reliable Wi-Fi , the service was available throughout thelodge.

Nguni Lodge is strategically located, close to the city centre, close to
the big tree and Victoria Falls Park and so many other local
amenities which are just about 3kms away.We were also served with
a healthy and delicious continental breakfast which included, fruits,
yoghurt, pastries, assorted cereals, hot and cold beverages, eggs,
sausages, beans, bacon.

The Lodge was a real home away from home. We wished we could
have spent more time to enjoy the outdoor beautiful swimming
pool, but time was not allowing. We are very happy and confident
to recommend Nguni Lodge to any touristvisiting Victoria Falls
especially those who are in search for favourable charges, serene
environment, ‘home away from home’ kind of feel.

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LLAA CCAASSAA

OOPPEENNSS DDOOOORRSS TTOO

FFOOOODD LLOOVVEERRSS

La Casa, a newly established lounge and restaurant situated in Chisipite hosted an exclusive food
tasting event which was set to introduce the new joint to the food lifestyle fanatics in the capital.
The event’s menu themed African Elite provided guests with a variety of foods from different parts
of Africa.

Speaking at the event, La Casa’s executive chef, Tanaka Nyashanu, indicated that the new
establishment is aiming to provide an experience which is unique to what is already available for
locals who value exclusive dinning.

“We are excited to introduce some of our signature dishes which will be served from Monday 11
November 2021. The menu is unique to La Casa, and we have crafted it to create an international
food experience for our guests”, said Tanaka.

The Michelin-trained chef with stints in Italy and France was also introduced as the
Star fm’s Dj Mox & Capitalk fm’s Jeffrey Murimbechi hosted the event which was attended by high-
ranking businesspeople and social influencers who appreciated the exotic food experience being
introduced by La Casa.

The menu included West African foods such as jollof rice, char grilled turkey, egusi among many
others. The restaurant will commence serving lunches with immediate effect, before officially
launching the other services available.

“We also have exclusive private hosting facilities which are themed according to different popular
cities across the world such as Ibiza, Bogota, Havana and Santiago. However, these will only be
available after our official opening ceremony sometime in December. All our lead staff members
have international experience, and we look forward to sharing their experience with the
customers”, added Tanaka.

Following the relaxation of the lockdown restrictions, restaurants and bars have seen an influx of
people who seem to always be on the lookout for new experiences.

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POSITIVITY
INFUSED
SPACES

BY FERROART INTERIORS



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T

Recent project by Ferroart Interiors Pvt Ltd

surely brings positive vibes. The project is
located at Upscale Dhantoli area in Nagpur.
Understanding the client’s requirements and his
love and devotion for “Shreenath ji “We tried to
build the surroundings around this theme , Sagar
Bhadbhade, principal designer and M. D. was
expressing his design philosophy and the
detailing.

To weave designs around shreenathji and bring
positivity to the space was the initial vision for
the home. Customised Lotus lamps in the foyer,
hand painted “Shreenath ji “ as a serene
backdrop for drawing room brings a sense of
positivity. Nicely done balcony area adjoining the
drawing room, provides space to relax and
unwind. Specially designed canopy seating with
backlit lotus motifs adds to the charm.

Drawing room, dining room and bedrooms has
golden accents. Dining walls showcases pichwai
art hand painting. Even common basin area is
adorned with hand painted peacock and flowers
to maintain the serenity of the space.

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Hand painted walls with beautiful flowers and birds
bring life to the spaces adorned with luxurious decor.
Master Bedroom is cozy having high bed back and hand
painted back splash. Occasional seating with study and
library area completes the look.

Children bedroom is designed with vibrant and playful
colours. Window seating is created to give a
comfortable and relaxed feel to the space. Wardrobe
handles are also custom made in Ferroart’s
manufacturing plant.
Ferroart Interiors Pvt. Ltd. has done more than 2000
interior projects since 1995. This design company has
sprawling 22,000 sqft of design experience centre , own
manufacturing plant and a team of designers, engineers
and artists working with one motto, interiors with
engineered precision and that to with extraordinary
speed.

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using vaastu shastra, mantra chanting to bring
prosperity and peace for clients on every project.
Ferroart strongly believes that luxury is in the details.
Ferroart interiors Pvt. Ltd.
D 27 Hingna MIDC Nagpur 440016
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ferroart.net
Photo Credits- Ashish Bhonde

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H&S FOOD

TIME TO BRAAI

WITH CHEF ADNAN

Hello once again good people, I hope I find you well and healthy regards to the Covid-19
pandemic. Do get your Vaccine jabs & increase your chances of fighting this virus. This week’s
issue I will be talking about outdoor dining which brings people together i.e (braai,
chisanyama, Gochi gochi).

Braais' are a great way of bringing people together, be it family of friends by way of sharing
fire roasted meat, sides and of cause the joy bringer Alcoholic drinks. Here are some sides and
Drinks you can accompany your roasted meat with.

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