Scroll to Your Happy Place With The @Logitech 2017 #Doodle Collection #WirelessMouse

Hi Guys,

Logitech invites you to tap into your creativity and dream big at your desk with the introduction of the Logitech 2017 Doodle Collection. Inspired by whimsical designs of an imaginary world, the Doodle Collection combines strong visual storytelling with intricately hand-drawn characters, patterns and symbols. This year’s collection of mice is for people with a kid-at-heart attitude and a spontaneous and imaginative spirit.

A collection of doodles – from Lightbulb to Sneakerhead to Skateburger to Triple Scoop – brings a touch of character to the Logitech® M238 Wireless Mouse.

“This year, your dreams have turned into reality,” said Joost Jetten, Country Manager for Logitech. “The 2017 Doodle Collection mice are designed to turn your everyday moments into entertainment. We took our most creative daydreams, and designed a series of iconic hand-drawn characters with bold patterns to inspire any task.”

The 2017 Doodle Collection mice last up to 12 months on a single battery. Smoothly navigate through Web pages or documents with the comfortable scroll wheel, whether you use Windows®, Mac OS®, Chrome OS™ or Linux®. The nano USB receiver allows you to roam up to 10m away.

Pricing and Availability
The 2017 Doodle Collection is expected to arrive soon in South Africa. RRP and availability will be advised at a later stage. Find Logitech at www.logitech.com, the company blog or @Logitech.

 

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Spoil Your Mom This Mothers Day @PanasonicSA #MicrowaveOven

Hi Guys,

Mother's Day is coming and it's time to show your respect and love towards her. She has cared and loved you all her life so it's our duty to give her a day of rest now and then.

Panasonic South Africa has prepared an info-graphic for people like me who doesn't know much cooking to prepare some meals on their microwave using these recipes -

Enjoy your day!

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@LancewoodCheese #EmojiMeals A Piece of Cake for #Foodie Celebs #SouthAfrica

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If there are two things most South Africans love, it’s a braai, and cheese. The two came together in drool-worthy style on Instagram feeds across the country as foodie celebs got creative with the LANCEWOOD® Emoji Meals Challenge.

The challenge was set by LANCEWOOD®, the number one cream cheese brand in SA*, in celebration of their season-long support of theUltimate Braai Master. Vying for the title of Challenge champion were famous foodies Lorna Maseko (Top Billing and The Hostesspresenter), Sam Linsell (food stylist, photographer and owner of the Drizzle and Dip blog), Kamini Pather (Master Chef SA winner 2013 and host of Girl Eats World) and Lucia Mthiyane (food expert and chef). Their task was to create swoon-worthy recipes inspired by, and most closely resembling either the burger, cake, doughnut, pizza or spaghetti food Emoji, featuring a LANCEWOOD® product.

Lucia Mthiyane was crowned the winner by judge, Zola Nene, the famous food goddess from Expresso Show, who put her stamp of approval on Lucia’s lip-smacking cheesecake – the perfect post braai delight.

Lucia’s Cheesecake
Ingredients:
10 biscuits of your choice
2 tablespoons butter
2 tubs of LANCEWOOD® Medium Fat Plan Cream Cheese
2 eggs
250ml condensed milk
500g white fondant
Juice of 1 medium lemon
250g castor sugar

Method:
1. Preheat oven to 200˚C.
2. Combine biscuit crumbs, sugar and butter; press firmly on bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
3. In a large bowl, beat eggs, castor sugar, lemon juice and cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in condensed milk until smooth.
4. Pour the mixture into the springform pan over the biscuit mixture.
5. Bake at 160˚C for 50 to 55 minutes or until the centre is set.
6. Set aside to cool.
7. Roll out the fondant and cover the cake.
8. Use white and yellow fondant to make three candles with flames.
9. Finish by placing fresh strawberries on top.

The Challenge was inspired by the Emoji Meals offering on LANCEWOOD®’s Facebook page, which involved an interactive Bot enhancing viewers’ Ultimate Braai Master experience. By sending a food Emoji to LANCEWOOD®’s Facebook page via private message, the Bot instantly responds with a recipe or tip related to it. For example, sending a potato emoji would get you a recipe for LANCEWOOD’ Sour Cream baked potatoes – hot out of the oven or fresh off the coals – with LANCEWOOD® Jalapeño Chutney Dip & Top for added flavour.

“We wanted to take our Emoji Meals offering to another level and hand-picked our favourite foodie influencers to cook up a storm. Ultimately, Lucia came out tops by whipping up a mouth-watering cheesecake that ticked all the boxes of a LANCEWOOD® culinary creation,” says Shereen Anderhold, Marketing Manager at LANCEWOOD®.

Other not-to be missed delights included:

Kamini’s Beat and Bake Cake
Ingredients:
170g of margarine
1 cup of sugar
3 large eggs
2 ¼ cups of flour
3 heaped teaspoons of baking powder
¾ cup of milk
1 ½ teaspoons of vanilla essence

Icing:
½ teaspoon of vanilla essence
2 tablespoons of margarine
500g of icing sugar
1 tub of LANCEWOOD® Medium Fat Plain Cream Cheese

Method:
Cream the margarine and sugar.
Add the vanilla essence.
Mix in the dry ingredients.
Add the milk.
Grease a cake tin and pour in the mixture.
Bake at 180˚C for 30 to 40 minutes.

Sam’s hamburger
Ingredients:
One hamburger patty.
One hamburger bun (sesame seed or plain, depending on your preference)
A slice of LANCEWOOD® Sweetmilk Cheese

Method:
Cook the patty until medium to well-done.
Slice the bun open, trim the edges with a scissor to get the perfect round shape and place the patty on the bun.
Quickly dip the slice of LANCEWOOD® cheese into a bowl of boiling water, before laying it on top of the burger patty.
Close the bun to complete the burger.

Lorna’s Pasta
Ingredients:
750 g lean ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
15 ml sunflower oil
1 tin of chopped tomatoes
50 g tomato paste
Chutney
Smoked chilli flakes
Garlic
Salt and pepper
Tagliatelle pasta
Lancewood cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)

Instructions
Heat oil in a pan and fry onions and garlic until they are soft.
Add mince and brown well.
Add in your smoked chilli flakes and chutney.
Add chopped tomatoes and the tomato paste to your mince.
Add in your salt and pepper.
Allow to gently cook for 20 minutes.
Boil your pasta for 8-12 minutes
Once you have drained your pasta, place it in a dish of your choice and serve with bolognaise sauce.
Grate cheese, and garnish accordingly.

For more information, visit the Lancewood Cheese Facebook page.

 

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@ReubenRiffel Showcased Signature Dishes At Food & Hospitality Africa #Hostex2017 @FandHAfrica

Hi Guys,

Renowned Chef Reuben Riffel showcased his culinary skills on the opening day of this year’s Food & Hospitality Africa powered by Hostex. From humble beginnings in Franschhoek, Western Cape, where he first discovered his passion for cooking, Reuben has enjoyed success as a restaurateur, TV host, and author. This philanthropic chef is a celebrated and respected member of the restaurant/hospitality industry.

Salmon Signature Dish

“It is an honour to host Reuben this year, and we can’t wait to find out what surprises he has in store for us” says Nick Sarnadas, Event Director for Specialised Exhibitions trade show, Food & Hospitality Africa taking place from 7 to 9 May at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. “Having someone as well-respected as Reuben participating in the show this year speaks volumes in terms of the value Food & Hospitality Africa, which is powered by Hostex, holds within the industry,” Sarnadas continues.

This trade show boasts a range of features including an improved Tea & Coffee Africa, with the addition of The Drinks Cabinet and Contract Furnishing Africa to the show’s five-shows-in-one menu. These new shows provide the perfect showcase for a selection of local and international exhibitors, offering products and services relevant to all facets of their market sectors.

Pasta Prawn Gravy

Chef Reuben demonstrated his signature dish at The Skillery at 14h00 on Sunday, 7 May. He also spend the day experiencing the industry’s largest show exploring everything Food & Hospitality Africa powered by Hostex has to offer. Check out more photos on instagram.com/araijain

 

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Food & Hospitality Africa Serves Up Successful First Day #Hostex2017 @FandHAfrica #FandHA

Hi Guys, 

 

At 9.30am today the doors opened to Food & Hospitality Africa 2017, with queues of people eagerly awaiting the opening of the renowned trade show.

The day ran on an action-packed schedule which featured demos by the highly personable and proudly South African chef, Reuben Riffel, and other talented chefs in The Skillery. Visitors enjoyed networking time in this hub of activity as the South African Chefs Association served up their renowned hospitality, and a taste of the art and science of cookery. Checkout my instagram handle @araijain for more pictures from today's events. 

F&HA 2017 - Reuben Riffel interacts with exhibitor Carmien Tea

Inspiring thought leadership at HOST-ED - an interactive theatre, featuring key members of the hospitality, food and beverage industries - came from Victor Kharage, Director General of the Department of Tourism who shared insights about the economic implications of the South African food and hospitality industry. Chef Arnold Tanzer, owner of Food on the Move, shed some light on current and future industry trends.

The first heats in the semi-finals of the SCASA Barista Champs took place, creating a buzz of activity around the Tea & Coffee Africa area. On the exhibitor front, Black Lion Coffee was a proud representative of the birthplace of coffee, with their 100% Ethiopian Arabica coffee beans.

In the first round of the Global Pizza Challenge, contestants battled it out to prove that their base was best, and their toppings topped the rest...

Alongside the hundreds of exhibitors taking part in this year’s show, the South African Cake Decorators Guild put on a display of pure talent with their numerous, exquisitely decorated cakes. This intense programme left visitors spoilt for choice as to how they could spend their day exploring all that Food & Hospitality has to offer this year.

The full daily programme can be found on the Food & Hospitality website: http://www.foodandhospitalityafrica.co.za/_downloads/daily-programme.pdf

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