#african pilli pilli

[kaydenchase]

Spiced Corn For a unique twist on corn on the cob, try this spicy, tangy corn recipe seasoned with garam masala, chaat masala, chili powder, and lemon juice.

[mycurvyvalentine]

Spiced Corn Try this spicy, tangy corn recipe seasoned with garam masala, chaat masala, chili powder, and lemon juice for a twist to corn on the cob.

[lifeofloon]

Wow! Another amazing dinner. This time, African and Indian inspired cuisine from Sanaa at Animal Kingdom Lodge. (With a view to the animals on the Serengeti I might add)

Dinner was the famous Sanaa Bread service with 5 kinds of naan and flat breads and 10 different sauces from sweet mango chutney to super spicy pilli pilli pepper salsa. Followed by entrees of Potjie with braised beef and aloo masala and butter chicken with cilantro coconut vegetables. All so good, and wonderful service from Kory and our bartenders.

[myhouseidea]

Double Bay is a project designed by SAOTA. Set in a north-facing cove in Sydney’s vast natural harbour, the site borders a recreational park and a public pier which juts out into the bay. This element forms one axis for the site whilst a pristine beach, directly in front of the site, forms another.

From the principle park elevation that the new building appears as a collection of planes; a play on space, privacy and threshold. Graphite grey sail screens (made from “Kaynemaile,” a polycarbonate chainmail developed in New Zealand for the Lord of the Rings movies) are rigged just off the house providing privacy from the road. Timber cladding, plastered mass walls, a wood-clad soffit and the exaggerated cill of a bay window punched through the sail screens, are layered into further planes. This game creates depth in an otherwise linear façade and provides privacy whilst maximising light and views to the park. Set into this façade the stairwell is fully glazed; but wrapped protectively in a cloak of timber louvres. This gently curved outline contrasts with the surrounding crystalline box and mediates between the formal entrance and bedrooms above. Entry is at 90 degrees to the Bay, off the park. A ramp, edged by water, slopes gently up to the front door; the little rise adding to the sense of arrival. Here the “U” shaped plan of the house becomes clear; the entrance is a link between two wings, separated by an internal garden which, like an internal harbour, allows views through the spaces to the bay beyond. Seen from the courtyard a massive blank wall of the upper storey seems to weigh on the glazed levity of the ground floor, amplifying the bay view beneath it. The bayside wing of the house is one open plan space. Stairs, rather than walls, delineate the raised kitchen and family dining from more formal areas. These stairs extend seawards into the garden forming a line of axis drawing the eye out to the view and providing privacy from the public road alongside. The garden is raised above the towpath to provide additional privacy from the beach and to dissolve the distinction between the garden and bay from within. This is emphasised in the pool whose orientation and extension towards the water makes a clear connection between the two. An oversailing timber roof canopy connects the street side to the garden and the beach. It permeates the interior, presenting itself at odd moments, it protects and defines the collection of internal and external spaces composed beneath. From the water it is a defining motif; expressive of lightness, reflective of the sea and the canopies of the trees. From the street and bay view, the other predominant elevation of the house, the largely glazed lower story is lost below crisp white walls, black framed window boxes and sail screens. A large Lilly-Pilly tree was preserved and frames the street side of the elevation. Materials were carefully chosen to site the house; the use of wood, white walls and travertine floors reflect the seaside setting. Off-shutter concrete is used as a playful accent which, like the rendered walls, appears almost soft and textured in contrast to crisp folds of screen and aluminium. Architects, SAOTA, displayed their South African signature in this design with its sharp lines, light forms and the lush integration of nature which all combine to make the design feel at home in this special site. A playful character, the calculated blurring of boundaries and the fresh, layered composition bring into balance the domestic needs of a young family and the wow factor that this phenomenal site deserves. SAOTA’s sister company, the interior studio ARRCC, developed a refined décor palette to suit the home and complement the client’s artworks. As architects in association, TKD worked closely with the client, ensuring that SAOTA’s detailed design was delivered and a dream home realized. Their creativity, perseverance and commitment to design excellence was a key success factor. Lighting design by Point Of View and landscaping by Wyer & Co. combined with the dedication of main contractor, Horizon, to deliver a quality home with an exceptionally high level of finish.

Architects: SAOTA Location: Sydney, Australia Lead Architects: Philip Olmesdahl, Erin Gibbs, Duke Williams Area: 670.0 m2 Project: Year 2017 Photographs: Adam Letch Manufacturers: India-Mahdavi, Saintluc S.R.L., Galata & Taksim, Paola Lenti, OKHA, Henge07, Misses

Double Bay by SAOTA Double Bay is a project designed by SAOTA. Set in a north-facing cove in Sydney’s vast natural harbour, the site borders a recreational park and a public pier which juts out into the bay.

[therealamoniq]

Heritage Month is celebrated annually from 1 to 30 September. It recognises aspects of South African culture which are both tangible and intangible: creative expression such as music and performances, our historical inheritance, language, the food we eat as well as the popular memory. The Liberation Heritage of South Africa is characterised by peoples’ identification with particular spaces and places shaped by historical events and collective memory. For the first time BPM Media together with Gawuloz Abagawul'abantu are teaming up to make this one memorable event. This year’s celebrations is to create a united community, break barriers and introduce a fast growing local clothing brand Trap 'n Los. We aim to bring all different nations under one roof while we enjoy the beauty of good music & traditional dishes with a touch of soothing cocktails supplied by Level Box. Our Musical Chefs for the night : AmoNiQ | @theo_mamoge | Pilly B | Sol'zee | Steve Deep | @zackpuzzla | @conhunter_ | Sista Blue These chefs are set to keep you tapping & dancing throughout the night with the kitchen set to bring you the best meals. #BPMMEDIA #Gawuloz #AbagawuleAbantu #MusicWillSpeak #IssaGishGish #Chillout #MusicAndFood #TheHeritageClosure https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn6IUGVAwZz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dbs52c9qg1nw

[ouraustraliangardens]

  A cool nook for a warm day.

When yoga teacher Gabrielle Moore, and her husband Stephen, moved to their Bexhill garden, in Northern New South Wales thirteen years ago, it was planted with trees ‘popular in the eighties’. Both a Golden Rain tree, and an African Tulip tree, now known as weeds, have been removed, but the poinciana and leopard trees remain. “I wouldn’t have planted the leopard tree where it is but we work with it”, Gabrielle says. Its canopy, and the poinciana provide protection for the shade lovers in the entrance garden.

Strelitzia

Megaskepasma erythrochlamys – such a long name (aka Brazilian Red Cloak) – and an alcanterea.

Medinilla and New Guinea Impatiens.

With shady spots, filtered light and pathways, it’s Gabrielle’s favourite section – partly because she can potter for hours out of the sun.

Gabrielle planted some of the trees she’d become familiar with when living in Lismore: Brachychiton bidwillii, Ivory Curl trees, (Buckinghamia celsissma), sysygium and Atherton oak are some of the smaller, shallow rooted Australian trees better suited to a home garden. Fern leaved tamarind (Sarcotoechia serratais) is a favourite of Wompoo Fruit doves that love to nest in them.

Beautiful views to the north.

Summer’s destination.

When you wind your way to the other side of the home the landscape is a complete contrast. The view north spans valleys and hills across neighbouring farmland to national parks in the distance. So not to impede this aspect, planting is confined to the lower sections below an expansive lawn.

It’s here Gabrielle has concentrated on mainly Australian natives, although exotics are welcome of course – especially when they attract more birds to her garden. “I’m planting more prickly shrubs for little birds to give them more protection,” she says.

The ultimate Man’s Shed.

On the front lawn is also “the best ‘Man Shed’ ever” – Steve’s very own observatory. Although he’s actually a physician, Steve ‘moonlights’ as an amateur astronomer, and has completed a Masters degree in astronomy. Gabrielle says when he retires, he’ll be very busy – especially with his astro photography. His photos remind her of Monet’s paintings. “For men, the observatory is such an entrée into a conversation.”

For Gabrielle, watching plants respond in her delightful subtropical garden is her constant pleasure.

Pretty in pink: Leptospermum and lily pillie’s new shoots.

Bees’ bounty – leptospermum

Melastroma Alessandra – a sweet, prolifically flowering shrub

Yin and Yang: Gabrielle Moore’s Bexhill Garden When yoga teacher Gabrielle Moore, and her husband Stephen, moved to their Bexhill garden, in Northern New South Wales thirteen years ago, it was planted with trees ‘popular in the eighties’.