Essentials South Africa – August 2019

CELEBRITy CHEF AND AUTHOR SIBA

MTONGANA REvEALS THE LITTLE

THINGS THAT MAKE HER TICK

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Julia Bain

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Matthys van Lill; Adobe Stock; iStock

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...I EAT WHEN I NEED

COMFORT FOOD

Peanut butter and spicy banana sandwiches

are my all-time favourite indulgence – I even

included the recipe in my cookbook, Welcome

to My Table, so that my fans can enjoy them too.

... I ADMIRE IN OTHERS

Resilience. It may sound like a cliché, but I truly admire Oprah Winfrey for the

way she’s transitioned, grown and adapted through the times. She’s

established herself as a real force to be reckoned with in

both the entertainment industry and the business world.

...T H AT gI v E S

ME CONFIDENCE

It’s quite unbelievable what a bright-

coloured lippy does for me, both

aesthetically and emotionally! It’s my

go-to trick to refresh my look after a

long trip, before a big stage appearance,

or when I just need a quick pick-me-up.

...I NEvER LEAvE

HOME WITHOUT

My power bank... well, more accurately,

it’s the one thing I try to never forget at

home but occasionally do! I’m always

on the go, and in my business I need to

stay connected at all times. Technology

makes things easy these days – I can

do business deals, run my social media,

and manage my team from my car and

in-between meetings. I wouldn’t survive

without a fully-charged phone!

...I NEED TO

HAvE IN MY

KITCHEN

Good quality knives are a must as

I use them for every dish I prepare.

But what’s even more important is

a fantastic knife sharpener to keep

them in pristine condition.

...I USE IN

ALMOST ALL

MY RECIPES

Ginger works well in pretty much

any dish. The flavour has a kick

while being bold and versatile.

It can be added to sweet and

savoury dishes, which I love!