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Apr 12 min read
Palmiers for Eid
Nasreen Riley explains how to make palmiers and how switching on her can feel like part of a ceremony to pay homage to her grandmother’s leg
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Apr 12 min read
Kersopsteek Laylatul Qadr: A Special Night During Ramadaan
Fahiem Stellenboom shares the meaning of a significant night that occurs during Ramadaan.
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Apr 12 min read
Sobering Thoughts in Bali - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
Cariema Isaacs reflects deeply on her past and the paths taken, and decides that it’s time to make a leap of faith. Read on as she shares he
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Mar 252 min read
Preparing for Easter
Ingrid Jones wakes up to the aroma of pickled fish and is transported back to a time when she was surrounded by a community sharing the same
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Mar 252 min read
Pickled Fish On Good Friday
Patty Akriel explains why eating pickled fish on Good Friday is not just a Cape Town thing.
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Mar 253 min read
What Is Easter Without Pickled Fish?
Ismail Mahomed shares his komvandaan story with pickled fish.
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Mar 253 min read
Good Friday Memories
With teary eyes from slicing too many onions to mention, Adele Smith remembers the moms, aunts and grandmas that taught her the beauty and a
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Mar 251 min read
Paasfeestafel
Die wag is verby en die somberheid van Goeie Vrydag is weg. Kyk Miranda Fillmore se Paasfeestafel.
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Mar 254 min read
The Liyer Spirit House, Bali - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
Cariema Isaacs visits the Liyer Spirit house in Ubud, Bali and leaves determined to change the narrative of her Cape Malay heritage. Read on
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Mar 252 min read
Bollas For Boekah
Bollas are very popular during Ramadaan when it graces boekah tables. Cariema Isaacs explains the difference between bollas and koe’sisters
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Mar 182 min read
Heaven’s Gate, Lempuyang Temple, Bali, Indonesia - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
Cariema Isaacs finds her fire in Heaven’s Gate, Bali. Read on as she shares her journey of self-discovery in diary form.
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Mar 182 min read
Pickled Fish: I Will Survive
Fahiem Stellenboom tried using swordfish to make pickled fish one year. He wrote a song to remind himself not to do it again...
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Mar 183 min read
Dra Die Paasfees-Tradisies Oor
Merlyn van der Rheede wonder of ons geslag werklik ons gebruike oordra aan die jonger geslag.
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Mar 181 min read
Ideas For Your Easter Décor
With just a few colour photocopies, cardboard and glue, as well as some Easter eggs, it’s easy to add a Easter theme to your décor.
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Mar 182 min read
Step Aside & Let The South African Girl Handle It
Reinette Swartz reflects on the importance of having conversations with our children about where our food comes from.
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Mar 185 min read
Pickled Fish: Which Method Is Best?
Which fish do you use for pickled fish? And should you just dust the fish with just flour, or should you use batter? We find out from experi
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Mar 112 min read
Preparing for Ramadaan: Dates To Break The Fast
Cariema Isaacs explains a little more about preparing for Ramadaan and why dates are always on the boeka table.
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Mar 111 min read
Ramadaan: A Time For Reflection And Renewal
Rahshanah Damonse reflects on what the month of Ramadaan means to her.
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Mar 112 min read
Why I Love The Month Of Ramadan
Fahiem Stellenboom writes about how this month offers many opportunities to strengthen friendship bonds.
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Mar 113 min read
Get Your Wonderbag For Just R250
For a limited time, Wonderbags are available for a promotional price on a specially created platform.
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