PushPrint presents…. presents, palate-teasers and places!
Posted on 13. Dec, 2011 by Graham in Headlines and Opinions, Uncategorized
It’s that time of year again! Our work projects finish up, our minds and bodies wind down, and an entire year of hard labour finally seems worthwhile… how will you spend your December holidays?
Whether you’re planning to entertain loved ones at home or abandon the nest for some exotic locations, make sure you make your time off count! To help you make the best out of your free time, PushPrint is giving you the gift of amazing gift recommendations, holidaying suggestions, and fun food and alcohol recipes – all in one place, so that you don’t have to waste time looking around.
GREAT & GLAMOROUS GIFTS
Courtesy of ELLE magazine and Stuff magazine
shoX maxi
R249.95 |www.tevo.co.za
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Build your beat with the shoX maxi – these battery powered, full bass speakers can be connected to each other using linX technology. The combined result…jaw-dropping party sound.
Available in black, silver, white, turquoise and pink at leading retailers or directly from Tevo. |
Spitz luxury footwear
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As the luminous Coco Chanel said, “Shoes are the ultimate accessory of fashion. They herald your arrival and prolong your departure.” It is this belief that South Africa’s leading luxury footwear emporium, Spitz, continues to uphold. Visit Spitz for premium brands including the likes of Marc Jacobs, Dolce & Gabbana, Chloé, Kurt Geiger and Lacoste. |
The iLUV ArtStation Pro
R2 000 | sales@cortechsa.co.za
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Dynamic and cinematic sound quality to heighten your Galaxy Tab/iPad/iPhone/iPod experience.
Sit back and enjoy rich audio clarity and balance that can only come from Enhanced jAura Sound Technology. |
Holiday Skin™ Firming
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Protect your skin from dangerous UV rays and opt for Holiday Skin™ Firming from Johnson & Johnson. With its light selftanning agents, it gradually builds an even, natural-looking tan without the streaks. Plus, it firms skin to leave you u looked toned and G tanned and feeling silky soft. |
MAGIX Music Maker MX
pxsoftware.co.za
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Make music with MAGIX Music Maker MX that will captivate your audience.
Thanks to the sound building block principle, useful help videos and endless opportunities, you can develop your own songs and share them with friends. Make innovative sounds and catchy melodies even without prior skills. Your own song is only a few clicks away! |
Guess red skinny jeans
R699
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In the early 1980’s denim lacked a fashion edge. The Marciano’s saw this as an opportunity to combine their European style with a traditional American fabric. They changed the perception of denim forever by creating a line that was sensuous and innovative. Today, the Guess brand continues to remain timeless. Your Guess summer must-have: red skinny jeans. |
E5 Wireless Modem
R1 500 | www.huaweidevice.com
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Huawei’s E5 Wireless Modem sets a new standard for mobile internet access. The E5 can create a wireless network anywhere you go, allowing you to access the internet using multiple devices whenever you like. |
ELLE sunglasses
www.moscon.co.za
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The cosmopolitan, fashion-conscious woman knows how to reflect future trends – by donning a pair of stylish ELLE sunglasses. With their oversized lenses and graded lens colours, ELLE sunglasses are available at leading optometric outlets and selected sunglass boutiques. |
The Big Blue Tissot Seastar 1000
R11 450 | www.tissot.ch
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Diving equipment has never been so coordinated – both visually and technically. The new Tissot Seastar 1000 in trendy ocean blue merges style and performance without diluting either. It maintains its performance underwater to a pressure of 30 bar, proving that a passion for underwater sports and a preference for a sophisticated Swiss automatic movement are totally compatible buddies. |
Philips DCM580 Docking Entertainment System
R2 999 | www.philips.co.za
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Enjoy wider, immersive sound with the Philips Docking system DCM580. The tower design supports iPhones/iPods, CDs and USB devices. LivingSound technology distributes sound evenly throughout the room for the optimum listening experience. |
RICH & RARE RECIPES
Courtesy of Sunday Times Food Weekly
Candy Floss Dream
Makes 1
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Ingredients:
1 10cm x 10cm ball of candyfloss Method: Place candyfloss into martini glass. Combine vodka and cranberry juice in a shaker. Add cubed ice and shake. Slowly strain over the candyfloss and watch what happens. |
Tandoori Pink Salmon
Serves 4
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Ingredients:
30ml (2tbsp) ginger garlic pasteJuice of 2 lemons Method: Mix the garlic and ginger paste, lemon juice and a little salt and spread all over the salmon. Leave to rest for 5 minutes. Mix together chilli powder, chilli paste, garam masala, mustard oil, yoghurt and caraway seeds, and season with salt. Spread all over the fish. Leave to marinade for 10 minutes. Chargrill the salmon under a pre-heated grill or in a hot-griddle pan, basting with butter. Sprinkle with chat masala and serve with trimmings of your choice. |
Spanish Chicken Chorizo Skewers
Serves 6
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Ingredients:
600g chicken thigh fillets cut into 2cm pieces Method: Combine the chicken and pepper chunks with the oil, garlic, smoked paprika, lemon juice and sugar. Toss to mix and leave for an hour. Toss the chorizo chunks in the brandy, thread the chicken and pepper onto kebab sticks alternating with chorizo chunks. Grill over the coals turning frequently. Just before the kebabs are cooked through, douse with a generous slug of brandy, stand back as the brandy will burst into flames. Remove from coals and serve. |
Bloody Mary
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Ingredients:
50ml (2 tots) of vodka Method: Combine all of the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a high-ball glass over ice-cubes and serve with a celery stick |
DELIGHTFUL & DARING DESTINATIONS
Turkey
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Istanbul is one of the most important tourism spots not only in Turkey but also in the world. There are thousands of hotels and other tourist-oriented industries in the city, catering to both vacationers and visiting professionals.
The charm and character of Istanbul lies in its endless variety and jumble of contradictions. It’s fascinating history has bequeathed the city a vivid inheritance of Byzantine ruins, splendid palaces, ancient mosques and churches, hamams (bath-houses) and exotic bazaars. Modern Istanbul exudes trendy bars and nightclubs, western boutiques, office blocks, and elegant suburbs. The call to prayer heralds the start of each day and the city comes to life with over 11 million residents forming a chaotic social and cultural mix of unscrupulous carpet merchants, wealthy shoppers, religiously veiled women and destitute beggars. Joining the noisy throng are over-awed tourists and those capitalising on the tourist trade. |
Chile
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Chile a great diversity of natural landscapes, from the Mars-like landscapes of the hyperarid Atacama Desert to the glacier-fed fjords of the Chilean Patagonia, passing by the winelands backdropped by the Andes of the Central Valley and the old-growth forests of the Lakes District. Easter Island and Juan Fernández Archipelago, including Robinson Crusoe Island, are also major attractions.
Many of the most visited attractions in Chile are protected areas. The extensive Chilean protected areas system includes 32 national parks, 48 natural reserves and 15 natural monuments. |
South Korea
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The Korean Peninsula is located in North-East Asia. It is bordered by the Amnok River (Yalu River) to the northwest, separating Korea from China, and the Duman River (Tumen River) to the northeast which separates Korea from both China and Russia. The country itself is flanked by the Yellow Sea to its west and the East Sea to the east. There are several notable islands that surround the peninsula including Jejudo, Ulleungdo and Dokdo.
Social relations may be grounded in ancient Confucianism but South Korea is most decidedly a forward-thinking country thanks to its hurry-hurry approach to everything, an insatiable appetite for technological advancement and an indomitable can-do attitude. No one knows where the country is headed, but it’s fast-forward all the way. That’s what makes South Korea so exciting and at times unnerving; it’s a country of endless possibilities. |
South Africa by train
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Shongololo Express provides a very special touring experience for travellers. From a warm welcome and transfer to the train at the start of the journey, to an exciting and varied program of touring, superb breakfasts and dinners on board, and a lounge full of new friends each evening – all these combine to create an unforgettable holiday.
The trains travel comfortably and securely during the night to the next stop on the itinerary and you awake each morning to a fresh vista on Africa and the anticipation of new and exciting adventures. In this way Shongololo guests can make the most of every precious holiday hour. See www.Shongololo.com for details. |
