Sharing is caring and the following are 5 pointers guaranteed to improve one's skills. P.S My friend I know you won't use a single one *hides*
1. Spaghetti Bolognese is not Italian. It's a concoction popular outside of Italy. Mince meat on top of spaghetti is not Spaghetti Bolognese: that's mince meat and spaghetti .P.S It's not Bolognese until you added some cream or Milk. Inbox/e-mail me if you want the actual Bolognese sauce recipe.
2. Spices and pre packaged sauces are not what makes food taste great but the skill of the cook.
3. Using Custard Powder is not making custard from scratch. You need to actually use eggs, cream and sugar, give or take flour depending on whether you are making the custard to be serves as a dessert or for a quiche. My mother deliver this blow to me.
4. 7 Colours. This is a contentious one especially to those of a darker hue who grew up on this one. Yes it's a home cooked meal that takes most of us back to our childhoods. I don't agree with the messy beetroot that seeps beneath the rest of the plate. 7 Colours when well presented can be great.
5. When making a stew don't set the stove on the highest temperature that would be great for boiling sheep's head or "african herbs" but not for a tender succulent stew that won't ruin your dentist/orthodontist's hard work.
Let's make our meals amazing. Questions and Comments: e-mail them to gmekwa@gmail.com
Monday, 30 July 2012
Sunday, 29 July 2012
JSE National Youth Financial Literacy Day
I decided to make a plan and go to the JSE National Financial Literacy Day at the JSE in Sandowns Sandton held on Friday the 27th of July 2012. I took the brave and practical decision to make it a day trip by bus. Left Bloemfontein at 01:00 Friday Morning and I arrived in Johannesburg at 06:30. The workshop started at 09:00 and ended at 15:00. My bus left later that evening.
I arrived in Johannesburg a Gautrain Virgin smelling of Hermes's wonderful scent and left with a hope for our country, it symbolises our country's aspirations.
Entertainment: I have to be honest I was sceptical about the idea of having the edu-tainment piece but I was quickly converted to its biggest fan. The Tempo of the piece sent jolts of energy and excitement throughout the audience. Pure genius. I loved the Mam' Fikile Character.
Speakers and Topics:
I thoroughly enjoyed all the speakers and what they had to say. From the humorous Advocate Sankie Morata to wonderfully realistic Lady from the National Creditor regulator( Manala Botolo). However I had my favourites, Mr Mauwane Kotane from Mamepe Capital is the face of many of our country's aspirant youth and Mrs Leigh Bevis of Strate gave us an insight into seeking employment was has left me truly changed! I have to say that even for those who are well versed in investment learnt something. The Mandate has been met and exceeded.
Food: Being a student at heart I was pleased with the large selection of finger foods provided to the delegates. The food impressed even those like myself with an experienced and critical palette.
Venue: It was only fitting that the event be held at the JSE giving delegates a chance to see where the wheels of our country's economy turn. To the bemusement and slight disappointment of some, there was no trading floor! The ablution facilities were clean and hygienic which scored the JSE brownie points(**,).
I arrived in Johannesburg a Gautrain Virgin smelling of Hermes's wonderful scent and left with a hope for our country, it symbolises our country's aspirations.
Entertainment: I have to be honest I was sceptical about the idea of having the edu-tainment piece but I was quickly converted to its biggest fan. The Tempo of the piece sent jolts of energy and excitement throughout the audience. Pure genius. I loved the Mam' Fikile Character.
Speakers and Topics:
I thoroughly enjoyed all the speakers and what they had to say. From the humorous Advocate Sankie Morata to wonderfully realistic Lady from the National Creditor regulator( Manala Botolo). However I had my favourites, Mr Mauwane Kotane from Mamepe Capital is the face of many of our country's aspirant youth and Mrs Leigh Bevis of Strate gave us an insight into seeking employment was has left me truly changed! I have to say that even for those who are well versed in investment learnt something. The Mandate has been met and exceeded.
Food: Being a student at heart I was pleased with the large selection of finger foods provided to the delegates. The food impressed even those like myself with an experienced and critical palette.
Venue: It was only fitting that the event be held at the JSE giving delegates a chance to see where the wheels of our country's economy turn. To the bemusement and slight disappointment of some, there was no trading floor! The ablution facilities were clean and hygienic which scored the JSE brownie points(**,).
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
Base Training For the Soweto Marathon
I am on my 3rd week of a 8 week base training. My shins are raw but I am high in spirits. Running is one of the most brutal sports especially for amateurs like myself, I don't run for a living but as a way to clear my head and shed a few kilos. I'll be doing the 10km possibly the 21km run with the Team Noeleen 3 Talk!!! I am looking forward to it but a bit worried about the outcome. Reconditioning my body is proving to be a painful but fulfilling process. The message I got from a dear friend of mine was never give up and keeping!
Things you'll need to start running
1. A Good Pair of Running trainers
2. Warm winter gear
3. A towel
4. Grit
Things you'll need to start running
1. A Good Pair of Running trainers
2. Warm winter gear
3. A towel
4. Grit
Tuesday, 24 July 2012
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My Kind of Girl
I have seen many a person pleased with themselves and their abilities in attracting a lady friend. Before you jump on a roof top beating your chest like King Kong with false pride: you could have been the conquest, the prey not the hunter. Consider the following ways which your woman might have wrapped you around her finger.
Mama Way
The Mama Way kind of girl is one that will mother her conquest, no laundry basket is too big for this girl, she will do it all!! She plays the surrogate mother and this tactic usually works well, because after all there is love in Labour. Her commune room or flat is a home away from home for her targets in between the fried chicken and his freshly ironed pants he falls in love.
Ho Way
The Ho Way Girl appeals to a man's most basic need and urge. No amount of denial and beating around the bush will take away from the fact that the promise of cardinal pleasures and the chance of knowing a woman in a biblical sense is too hard to resist for many. She wields whips, chains and all things sensual. This tactic requires a bit of elbow grease, getting down and dirty! LOL.
Church Way
The Church Way girl is a lady who believes in the benefits of home ground advantage, in her quest for love she takes the battle to your pew and armed with her bible she will get what she's after. This lady will play sunday school teacher, run the cake sale stall and she is always willing to help her fellow church members while she doesn't lose focus of the prize. She is the paragon of virtue and that "brother" will be hers come hell or high water!
Khetiwe Two H Theory
Practitioners of this theory are inspired by Khetiwe Ngcobo(Yes the Generations character) and should really sign Mfundi Vundla a cheque for this gem. This lady will either be completely helpless, the damsel in distress waiting for prince charming to come and save her. She has the option of being very helpful to the target of her affections and she will work to be seen as reliable and dependant: wife material.
All of the Above
This girl is no one trick pony, she is well versed in the above mentioned tactics and she will customise she approach to her target market. This lady's charm works on one and all and has the highest success rate. She is probably familiar with the Southern saying: "My mama said it's easy to keep a man. Be a cook in the Kitchen, a maid in the lounge and a whore in the bedroom". *hides*
Mama Way
The Mama Way kind of girl is one that will mother her conquest, no laundry basket is too big for this girl, she will do it all!! She plays the surrogate mother and this tactic usually works well, because after all there is love in Labour. Her commune room or flat is a home away from home for her targets in between the fried chicken and his freshly ironed pants he falls in love.
Ho Way
The Ho Way Girl appeals to a man's most basic need and urge. No amount of denial and beating around the bush will take away from the fact that the promise of cardinal pleasures and the chance of knowing a woman in a biblical sense is too hard to resist for many. She wields whips, chains and all things sensual. This tactic requires a bit of elbow grease, getting down and dirty! LOL.
Church Way
The Church Way girl is a lady who believes in the benefits of home ground advantage, in her quest for love she takes the battle to your pew and armed with her bible she will get what she's after. This lady will play sunday school teacher, run the cake sale stall and she is always willing to help her fellow church members while she doesn't lose focus of the prize. She is the paragon of virtue and that "brother" will be hers come hell or high water!
Khetiwe Two H Theory
Practitioners of this theory are inspired by Khetiwe Ngcobo(Yes the Generations character) and should really sign Mfundi Vundla a cheque for this gem. This lady will either be completely helpless, the damsel in distress waiting for prince charming to come and save her. She has the option of being very helpful to the target of her affections and she will work to be seen as reliable and dependant: wife material.
All of the Above
This girl is no one trick pony, she is well versed in the above mentioned tactics and she will customise she approach to her target market. This lady's charm works on one and all and has the highest success rate. She is probably familiar with the Southern saying: "My mama said it's easy to keep a man. Be a cook in the Kitchen, a maid in the lounge and a whore in the bedroom". *hides*
Tuesday, 10 July 2012
Baby I'm scared
Years gone past and you realised that in many respects you have progressed in your life, you are more independent than ever and you are building the foundation of your career.
For the most part this is a healthy situation and a positive one. We would all want to be on this path and progressing every year. A time will come when more and more people start asking about your relationship status and a form here and there will start questioning you. That menacing season will start and hopeful souls will start taking interest in you.
All of a sudden you realise that you are you as innocent and naïve as the day you were born. You are still single! Never Dated! Never had a fling! Never done nothing! Niks! Not everyone you meet wants to be your friend, some want to be more! In a moment of panic you start telling yourself that story you have been telling yourself all these years and as time goes on that story is losing its efficacy.
It's not about dropping one's unmentionables at the mere mention of "I love you" but developing a maturity that speaks to your basic need for companionship and developing a bond that's more erotic than platonic. You quickly realise that you didn't come about as a result of divine conception but a more emotional and physical one.
You concede that departing and arriving at airports with no one waving you goodbye and welcoming you back is not the most pleasant and practical of situations. Your skills were emotional maturity and agility are concerned are about as sharp as a balloon! Virtually nonexistent!!! You are not a nun nor are you a friar! Life long chastity and innocence does not mean life will do you any favours nor does it mean you are in any way better than anyone else.
Dating is not a bed of roses! You have to deal with Bubu's snoring and Shanaynay's monthly hormone induced tantrums. While all of this is happening, you have to change yourself to a more palatable partner, as well as honing your skills naughty or otherwise and you hope, pray that yours is not the straying type. It's a battlefield that needs constant fighting and work.
However, surely as the sun sets, dating will have its many rewards; for arming yourself, rolling up your sleeves and grabbing the shovel. Those who have braved the conquest of love will have earned the right to love and toe curling goodness. It's can't be all bad if so many people continue to give it a try after each failure.
I guess we all have to wear our big boy and big girl pants and face the reality of dating not because all your friends are dating, not because you feel uncomfortable with your own company: Because It's about Damn time!
For the most part this is a healthy situation and a positive one. We would all want to be on this path and progressing every year. A time will come when more and more people start asking about your relationship status and a form here and there will start questioning you. That menacing season will start and hopeful souls will start taking interest in you.
All of a sudden you realise that you are you as innocent and naïve as the day you were born. You are still single! Never Dated! Never had a fling! Never done nothing! Niks! Not everyone you meet wants to be your friend, some want to be more! In a moment of panic you start telling yourself that story you have been telling yourself all these years and as time goes on that story is losing its efficacy.
It's not about dropping one's unmentionables at the mere mention of "I love you" but developing a maturity that speaks to your basic need for companionship and developing a bond that's more erotic than platonic. You quickly realise that you didn't come about as a result of divine conception but a more emotional and physical one.
You concede that departing and arriving at airports with no one waving you goodbye and welcoming you back is not the most pleasant and practical of situations. Your skills were emotional maturity and agility are concerned are about as sharp as a balloon! Virtually nonexistent!!! You are not a nun nor are you a friar! Life long chastity and innocence does not mean life will do you any favours nor does it mean you are in any way better than anyone else.
Dating is not a bed of roses! You have to deal with Bubu's snoring and Shanaynay's monthly hormone induced tantrums. While all of this is happening, you have to change yourself to a more palatable partner, as well as honing your skills naughty or otherwise and you hope, pray that yours is not the straying type. It's a battlefield that needs constant fighting and work.
However, surely as the sun sets, dating will have its many rewards; for arming yourself, rolling up your sleeves and grabbing the shovel. Those who have braved the conquest of love will have earned the right to love and toe curling goodness. It's can't be all bad if so many people continue to give it a try after each failure.
I guess we all have to wear our big boy and big girl pants and face the reality of dating not because all your friends are dating, not because you feel uncomfortable with your own company: Because It's about Damn time!
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
They never told you
They never told you that loving someone meant that you'd be crying yourself to sleep and being in pain every night.
They never told you that making someone one the centre of your world meant that person had the power to send it tumbling down on you.
They never told you spending your days and nights with snuggly bear meant when snuggly bear decides to spend time away from you your own company would be unbearable.
They never told you making him or her your one and only meant that you could be left alone in the world when another has come into your relationship.
They never told you that the horizontal mambo was not a chain you'd tie your significant other in the relationship but it was sadly, fun while it lasted.
They never told you offering pure love and affection to someone meant that you would be in the purest pain when that love is thrown in your face.
They never told you that til death due was part could actual happen to you when you are your happiest and that time does not heal all wounds.
They never told you that sweet nothings could easily turn in words as sharp as daggers faster than you can say: Tell me more baby!
They never told you that the one who pulls at your heartstrings would be taken by distance and the warm arms of another.
They never told you that Jerry Maguire was just a movie and that chances are you would end up with a bee-ssh or a bass-Ted
Next time read the fine print but had they told you chances are you wouldn't have had the time of your life.
They never told you that making someone one the centre of your world meant that person had the power to send it tumbling down on you.
They never told you spending your days and nights with snuggly bear meant when snuggly bear decides to spend time away from you your own company would be unbearable.
They never told you making him or her your one and only meant that you could be left alone in the world when another has come into your relationship.
They never told you that the horizontal mambo was not a chain you'd tie your significant other in the relationship but it was sadly, fun while it lasted.
They never told you offering pure love and affection to someone meant that you would be in the purest pain when that love is thrown in your face.
They never told you that til death due was part could actual happen to you when you are your happiest and that time does not heal all wounds.
They never told you that sweet nothings could easily turn in words as sharp as daggers faster than you can say: Tell me more baby!
They never told you that the one who pulls at your heartstrings would be taken by distance and the warm arms of another.
They never told you that Jerry Maguire was just a movie and that chances are you would end up with a bee-ssh or a bass-Ted
Next time read the fine print but had they told you chances are you wouldn't have had the time of your life.
Sunday, 1 July 2012
Rejected
It's no easy mastering up some courage and chutzpah to take the first step. We get our hands dirty and make ourselves vulnerable all in the hope of getting lucky in the matters of the heart.
It's pretty scary trying to finally throw caution to the wind and approaching the one who tugs at our heartstrings or finally filling that application whose positive result will change your life for the better.
More times than not we are faced with the reality that not everyone will like us and not everyone will warm up to our advances. Not every application or endeavour will be met with success .In the moments when we are down in the dumps we need to remember that rejection is not always a bad thing in the long run.
I totally agree no one likes feeling rejecting and the thought that someone does not find us appealing does leave one a little deflated.
We could mope and accept defeat or be motivated to get our horses, giddy up and get to work. A part of us wants to show that person that rejected us that we are a prize worth having and they erred in rejecting us. In that lies the greatness of rejection.
Some of those polished diamonds are so result of someone throwing those "rocks" to the curb and being exposed to some brutal cutting. That shinning piece of gold has been through temperatures that mimic the fiery pit which is home to the horned one!
Before you cry foul, thank that rejection because it can be a tool used to shape you!
"That rejection did you a favour. Had I not rejected you wouldn't have built yourself into the success I see before my eyes"
It's pretty scary trying to finally throw caution to the wind and approaching the one who tugs at our heartstrings or finally filling that application whose positive result will change your life for the better.
More times than not we are faced with the reality that not everyone will like us and not everyone will warm up to our advances. Not every application or endeavour will be met with success .In the moments when we are down in the dumps we need to remember that rejection is not always a bad thing in the long run.
I totally agree no one likes feeling rejecting and the thought that someone does not find us appealing does leave one a little deflated.
We could mope and accept defeat or be motivated to get our horses, giddy up and get to work. A part of us wants to show that person that rejected us that we are a prize worth having and they erred in rejecting us. In that lies the greatness of rejection.
Some of those polished diamonds are so result of someone throwing those "rocks" to the curb and being exposed to some brutal cutting. That shinning piece of gold has been through temperatures that mimic the fiery pit which is home to the horned one!
Before you cry foul, thank that rejection because it can be a tool used to shape you!
"That rejection did you a favour. Had I not rejected you wouldn't have built yourself into the success I see before my eyes"
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