READER OF THE MONTH
Tandi Erasmus lives in Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal, with her husband of
22 years, Wayne, their children, Shanna, 19, Mitchell, 15, and Wesley,
11, and three Jack Russells. ‘We love the bush; Wayne and I met at a
game lodge where we worked for a number of years, and I even had
the privilege of rearing a cheetah and relocating her successfully back
into the wild,’ says Tandi.
TANDI’S FAVOURITE...
...BOOK Crime thrillers. At the moment, Tess Gerritsen novels occupy
my bedside table.
...MOVIE Dirty Dancing, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, and Taken.
...RECIPES I love cooking and trying new, healthy meals. Favourite
dishes include cannelloni, chicken stir-fry, and my gran’s cheese scones.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE WAY TO DE-STRESS? On my veranda with
a good cup of coffee, enjoying some me time before the day begins.
WHAT’S GUARANTEED TO GET YOU IN A GOOD MOOD? A visit to the
bush, spending time with good friends, strong filter coffee, and crafting.
FAMILY TIME IS SPENT... On a road trip to anywhere; the journey’s part
of the fun! And meals where we can unload our day and laugh together.
IN HER FRIDGE, SHE’S NEVER WITHOUT... Cheese, full-cream milk,
water, and avocados.GET IN TOUCH
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