My Story: Nicola Hadfield
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My Story: Nicola Hadfield

The Midlands MagazineMarch 28, 2024

A multi-award-winning South African designer, entrepreneur and Notties resident, Nicola Hadfield shares how far she’s come in her successful decades-long career, what inspires her, and what she’s working on next.   Tell us a bit about yourself and your amazing career My love for the interior design industry evolved over time. Because I could manage this career working from home as a single mum, I was able to create my own timetable to ensure my...

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Peace, Quiet and Relaxation: River Bend Farm
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Peace, Quiet and Relaxation: River Bend Farm

The Midlands MagazineMarch 28, 2024

As you arrive at River Bend Farm, the river below, surrounding trees and sound of nature relax you immediately. The farm is situated on the Midlands Meander, nestled at the end of the road on a bluff overlooking the Lions River as it meanders in a horseshoe around the farm. The views overlooking the river and forests are spectacular and the country air is refreshing.   We drove the car right up to our room...

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Unapologetically Afro Porto
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Unapologetically Afro Porto

The Midlands MagazineMarch 28, 2024

It’s quite simple – if you have ever gone on holiday to the lovely country of Mozambique, then visiting the local Mozambik restaurants is a no-brainer to help quench the cravings, from the jugs of R&R and the atmosphere to the look and feel of the restaurant and, of course, the food! With its roots firmly set in passion and its flavours unapologetically Afro Porto, the Mozambik restaurant group is fast becoming one of South...

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Easter Weekend Easy Bites
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Easter Weekend Easy Bites

The Midlands MagazineMarch 28, 2024

You have your Easter Sunday feast all planned, but what about the rest of the long weekend? Chef Ross Birkin from ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg shares some scrumptious dishes for you to try at home.   Roast Butternut, Toasted Pumpkin Seed & Danish Feta Salad Serves 1 INGREDIENTS 1 half butternut, cut into evenly sized squares 80g toasted pumpkin seeds 80g chickpeas, drained and ready 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 red pepper 100g baby spinach...

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Beyond the Boundaries of Taste: Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine
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Beyond the Boundaries of Taste: Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine

The Midlands MagazineMarch 28, 2024

The Midlands food scene would not be the same without the renowned Jackie Cameron. From putting Hartford House on the national culinary map to writing international award-winning cookbooks, she has many accolades under her belt that earn her the title of the best of the best. However, one of her most significant contributions to the local area is without a doubt her passion for sharing her talent and skill with aspiring chefs at the Jackie...

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Explore the Charm of Country Living
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Explore the Charm of Country Living

The Midlands MagazineMarch 28, 2024

A stone’s throw away from the charming small town of Howick, St John’s Village is a multi-generational country estate that epitomises vibrant and dynamic living. Spread across 160 hectares of Midlands beauty, St John’s offers a lifestyle that seamlessly blends the tranquillity of country living with modern convenience.   With robust infrastructure and an array of amenities, including exceptional permanent and short-term care, a shopping centre conveniently adjacent to the estate and three sparkling dams,...

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Range Rover Sport: Perfectly at Home in the Country
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Range Rover Sport: Perfectly at Home in the Country

The Midlands MagazineMarch 28, 2024

Sporting SUVs have come a long way, but the Range Rover Sport arguably started the trend. We spent the day with the Range Rover Sport D350 from Land Rover Pietermaritzburg and came away with a feeling of pure contentment.   As days in the Midlands go, this was a good one.   We generally never need any excuse to head into the Midlands. As an ex-Pietermaritzburg boy, nearly every weekend was spent meandering the roads...

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#FABSTUFF – March/April 2024
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#FABSTUFF – March/April 2024

The Midlands MagazineMarch 27, 2024

We’ve got loads of stuff you’re going to love!   Bruce Jack: Sauvignon Blush After picking the Sauvignon Blanc grapes, they were crushed and the juice was settled at 8°C before being racked and cold fermented at 13°C in stainless steel tanks to retain the wine’s freshness and aromatics. After fermentation, a conservative amount of Shiraz was added to get a nice light salmon colour and a fresh, attractive palate Very few wines will pair...

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