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  • Vegetarian open sushi recipe

    Vegetarian open sushi recipe

    Turn sushi into fun finger food with these vegetarian rice patties.

    35m prep
    20m cook
    makes 12

    9 Ingredients

    * 1 cup sushi rice, rinsed, drained

    * 1/4 cup sushi seasoning

    * 150g Japanese teriyaki tofu

    * 2 tsp vegetable oil

    * 1 small carrot, grated

    * 1/4 cup finely shredded red cabbage

    * 1/4 cup roasted sesame dressing

    * 1/2 small avocado, thinly sliced into wedges

    * 12 small fresh coriander leaves

    5 Method / Steps

    Step 1

    Place rice and 1 1/2 cups water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, for 15 minutes or until tender. Stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in seasoning. Spread over a large tray. Cool for 15 minutes.

    Step 2

    Using damp hands, shape rice into 12 patties (about 2 1/2 tablespoons per pattie).

    Step 3

    Halve tofu pieces crossways. Cut each piece into 4 triangles. Heat oil in a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook tofu for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Drain on a paper towel.

    Step 4

    Meanwhile, combine carrot, cabbage and 1 tablespoon of dressing in a small bowl.

    Step 5

    Place rice patties on a serving platter. Divide the carrot mixture among the patties. Top with tofu, avocado, remaining dressing and coriander. Serve.

    source – cooking365coza

  • Rump steak with mushroom sauce and baby potatoes recipe

    Rump steak with mushroom sauce and baby potatoes recipe

    Enjoy a juicy rump steak, topped with creamy mushrooms for a quick and easy 15-minute meal.

    03m prep
    12m cook
    4 servings

    9 Ingredients

    * 600g beef rump steak, cut into 4 portions

    * 500g baby potatoes, microwave-ready

    * 3 tbsp olive oil

    * 1 brown onion, finely diced

    * 200g sliced button mushrooms

    * 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

    * 1/3 cup sour cream

    * Baby rocket leaves, to serve

    * Parsley, finely chopped, to serve

    3 Method / Steps

    Step 1

    Place the bag of potatoes into the microwave, as per packet instructions and microwave for 6 to 8 minutes, or until tender. Set aside and covered with foil to keep warm. Drizzle with a little oil and season with salt and pepper, to serve.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, brush steaks with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add steaks and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil.

    Step 3

    Increase temperature to medium-high. Add onion and mushrooms and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until golden. Add Worcestershire sauce, sour cream and 1/3 cup water. Bring to a boil and remove from the heat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve steaks topped with mushroom sauce, baby potatoes sprinkled with parsley, and baby rocket on the side.

    source – cooking365coza

  • Caramilk eggnog recipe

    Caramilk eggnog recipe

    We’ve given the traditional eggnog recipe a little Caramilk twist and come up with a treat that’s partly a drink and partly a very decadent dessert. Our eggnog is served hot so it’s more like a spiked hot chocolate and it’s super velvety and creamy.

    20m prep
    15m cook
    2 servings

    9 Ingredients

    * 180g packet of Cadbury Caramilk chocolate

    * 250ml (1 cup) thickened cream

    * 250ml (1 cup) milk

    * 4 egg yolks

    * 1 tsp vanilla extract

    * 55g (1/4 cup) caster sugar

    * 60ml (1/4 cup) spiced rum

    * 60ml (1/4 cup) spiced rum

    * Ground nutmeg, to serve

    4 Method / Steps

    Step 1

    Use a vegetable peeler to slice the side of the chocolate block into 1 tbsp of shavings. Finely chop the remaining chocolate.

    Step 2

    Place the chopped chocolate, cream and milk in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring, until the chocolate has melted and the mixture just comes to a boil. Remove from heat.

    Step 3

    Use a balloon whisk to whisk the egg yolks, vanilla and sugar in a large bowl until pale and thickened. Gradually whisk in the hot cream mixture—return the mixture to the saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, for 8-10 minutes or until the mixture thickens slightly (it should coat the back of a spoon). Do not let the mixture boil. Stir in the rum.

    Step 4

    Divide mixture between 2 heatproof serving glasses. Top with whipped cream. Sprinkle with the chocolate shavings and nutmeg.

    source – cooking365coza

  • France 2 – 0 Morocco

    France 2 – 0 Morocco

    France was pushed all the way by World Cup wild cards Morocco before the holders sealed a place in Sunday’s final against Argentina.

    The first African side to reach a World Cup semi-final refused to buckle despite suffering the early blows of losing key defender Nayef Aguerd to injury after he was named in the starting line-up, and then going behind Theo Hernandez’s scrambled fifth-minute goal.

    France, for all Morocco’s endeavour and spirit, were more clinical and substitute Kolo Muani ensured they will defend their crown against Argentina and Lionel Messi at Lusail Stadium on Sunday when he turned in Kylian Mbappe’s deflected shot 11 minutes from time.

    Morocco also lost the clearly unfit Romain Saiss to injury before half-time but, roared on by their fanatical support, they came close to drawing level, especially when Jawad El Yamiq’s overhead kick was kept out by a combination of the post and France keeper Hugo Lloris.

    France, with Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate outstanding, kept their composure in the hothouse atmosphere of Al Bayt Stadium and had chances of their own, Olivier Giroud striking the post in the first half.

    Didier Deschamps’ side always threatened on the break and so it proved as the lurking Muani finally broke Morocco’s resistance late on.

    France needed to keep their nerve to stay on course to become the first country to retain the World Cup for 60 years following Brazil’s triumphs in 1958 and 1962.

    They faced a wall of sound from Morocco’s support, with ear-splitting whistles every time they had possession, and while it was not a classic performance, France remained organised and got the job done to set up a final of two giants to conclude this Qatar World Cup.

    Konate, in for Dayot Upamecano who was short of match fitness, epitomised French solidity and coach Deschamps will be hard-pushed to make a change in that crucial defensive position on Sunday.

    And of course, the narrative of Mbappe against Messi will come to a climax on Sunday as France try to repeat their 2018 triumph in Moscow when they beat Croatia in the final.

    The under-stated Deschamp has put together a France team spearheaded by the brilliant Mbappe and they rode their luck at times.

    France, however, is in another World Cup final and the 54-year-old Deschamps, who captained them when they claimed the crown on home soil in 1998, now has the chance to make history by winning the tournament twice as a coach.

  • Stephen “tWitch” Boss found dead in an L.A. hotel

    Stephen “tWitch” Boss found dead in an L.A. hotel

    Ellen DeGeneres just paid tribute to her friend, Stephen “tWitch” Boss, writing, “I’m heartbroken. tWitch was pure love and light. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. I will miss him. Please send your love and support to Allison and his beautiful children – Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia.”

    Stephen “tWitch” Boss, the famed DJ on Ellen DeGeneres’ talk show, is dead … and TMZ has learned it appears to be a suicide.

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    Law enforcement sources tell us Stephen’s wife Allison Holker ran into an LAPD station Tuesday, and she was frantic because she said Stephen had left home without his car — something that was not like him at all.

    We’re told, a short time later around 11:15 AM paramedics got a call for a medical emergency at an L.A. hotel and they found Stephen there, dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

    Holker tells TMZ, “Stephen lit up every room he stepped into. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him.”

    She continues, “He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans. To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt. I am certain there won’t be a day that goes by that we won’t honour his memory.”

    source – TMZ

  • Mzansi’s top musicians break record with over R400 000 raised at SPAR Carols by Candlelight

    Mzansi’s top musicians break record with over R400 000 raised at SPAR Carols by Candlelight

    For two decades Jacaranda FM and SPAR have been bringing families together in the spirit of Christmas and community goodwill. This year the two family brands celebrated 20 years of partnership, and it was the first year that SPAR Carols by Candlelight took place during a live concert, as well as a streaming event that everyone in Mzansi ( the world) enjoyed.

    Over 7 000 carolers and 60 000 live stream participants from as far as the United States of America and the Netherlands, to the United Kingdom and Botswana, come together for this magical night of unique Christmas carol mashups and celebrations from South Africa.

    Over R350 000 was raised through ticket sales for the live event, with online viewers donating more on the night. SPAR added vouchers and hampers, with over R400 000 donated to enable Good Morning Angels to share gifts with over 3 300 vulnerable children across South Africa.

    This year the SPAR Carols by Candlelight beneficiary homes are;
    1. Abraham Kriel Bambanan
    2. Abraham Kriel: Satellite Homes
    3. Look Forward Creativity Centre
    4. Juno Aurora Home
    5. The Hanna Charity
    6. Yenzani Children’s Home
    7. New Jerusalem Children’s Home
    8. Boitumelong Early Learning Centre
    9. Siyathanda Stimulation Centre
    10. Halaletsang Safety Home
    11. SOS Children’s Home Pietermaritzburg
    12. Jacaranda Children’s Home
    13. Louis Botha Children’s Home

    “For us, the gifts are less physical and more emotional,” says Deirdre King, Managing Director of Jacaranda FM. “We want to ensure that our most vulnerable young citizens feel seen, loved, and cherished as all children should, especially over the festive period, ” adds Kings.

    In another first for the 20-year annual celebration, Ster-Kinekor showcased the concert from 8 cinema’s across Mzansi for those families who couldn’t join the festivities in Pretoria but wanted a more immersive concert experience.

    “We’re incredibly excited to see this community event evolve with additions like the cinema experience. When we combined the soul-stirring, goosebump-giving sound that our production team created with the traditional songs that world-calls musicians reinvented, we were able to extend a spectacular audio experience to our listeners and I’m incredibly proud of the innovation,” says King.

    Mzansi’s A-listers such as Claire Johnston, Mzansi Youth Choir, J’ Something, Corlea, Refentse, Jo Black, Charlize Berg, and Tarryn Lamb created a musical wonderland of never-heard-before harmonies and familiar carols to officially usher in the festive season for 2022.

    SPAR also host a kiddies area themed around ‘Santa’s Workshop in Africa’ where children were invited to make a few crafts whilst having their faces painted. Families also enjoyed exploring the Christmas market where vendors were selling festive décor elements.

    “We are simply elated at the over R400 000 raised through this long-standing and very important community event that has through technology, been able to reach so many people from so many different places, for one common cause,” said Maxine D’Amico, SPAR Inland Advertising and Promotions Manager

    Join Jacaranda FM and SPAR again on the night before Christmas to watch and sing along to the most creative Christmas tunes from some of Mzansi’s favourite musicians. SPAR Carols by Candlelight will be rebroadcast on 24th December at www.JacarandaFM.com at 16:00.

  • Argentina reach their sixth #FIFAWorldCup final

    Argentina reach their sixth #FIFAWorldCup final

    Argentina’s master and pupil Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez combined to deadly effect as they reached their sixth World Cup final with victory over Croatia at Lusail Stadium.

    Messi now gets one last chance to win the piece of silverware that has eluded him in his trophy-laden career but Manchester City’s 22-year-old striker Alvarez claimed at least an equal share of top billing as Argentina ensured they will return here on Sunday to face either France or Morocco.

    Argentina’s little genius looked to be struggling with a hamstring problem early on but recovered enough to break the deadlock from the penalty spot after 34 minutes following Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic’s foul on the marauding Alvarez.

    Alvarez doubled Argentina’s lead five minutes later when he took Messi’s header just inside Croatian territory and embarked on a slaloming run, aided by fortunate bounces off Josip Juranovic and Borna Sosa, before beating Livakovic.

    There was no fortune involved in a brilliant third after the break as Messi mesmerised Croatia’s excellent defender Josko Gvardiol on the byeline before playing in Alvarez for the finish.

    Messi will now have the opportunity to make amends for the bitter disappointment of losing the 2014 World Cup final to Germany in Rio’s iconic Maracana.

    When Messi stretched and clutched the top of his left hamstring 19 minutes into this World Cup semi-final, there was a fear the dream for Argentina and their iconic number 10 might have the nightmare ending.

    Instead, Messi recovered after a spell at a walking pace to inspire Argentina as they go in search of a third triumph in the tournament following victories in 1978 and 1986.

    And what a far cry it was from when Argentina was the victim of what is still the biggest shock of this World Cup in Qatar when they lost their opening game 2-1 to Saudi Arabia, despite Messi putting one of the pre-tournament favourites in front.

    It was in 1990 that Argentina was stunned in a similar fashion by Cameroon in their first game and went on to reach the final, losing 1-0 to West Germany.

    Now they have the chance to go one better as the World Cup reaches its climax. And Messi can finally claim the crown in his final tournament.

    Argentina used this meeting with the stubborn, resilient and talented 2018 finalists Croatia to produce their most convincing performance of this World Cup, suggesting Lionel Scaloni’s side is hitting their peak at the perfect time.

    Messi, inevitably, was at the heart of it all and involved in every goal, but Alvarez has shown in Qatar that he has, barring accidents, a wonderful career ahead of him.

    Much has been made of Manchester City’s big spending over the years but what a coup it was to sign Alvarez from River Plate for the bargain price of £14.1m.

    Croatia was undone, like so many before them, by the brilliance of Messi – as well as his young partner Alvarez – after making a confident and composed start to this World Cup semi-final.

    Their defence was exposed in uncharacteristic fashion for Argentina’s first two goals and there was little even their outstanding young defender Gvardiol could do about Messi’s twisting run that set up the third.

    Croatia, however, has had an outstanding tournament once more as the country with a population of only four million followed up their appearance in the final in Russia in 2018 with a place in the last four in Qatar.

    If Argentina have Messi, then Croatia has their own master footballer in Luka Modric and he received warm applause from all parts of Lusail Stadium when he was substituted with nine minutes left.

    He, like Messi, had his sights set on a World Cup triumph after experiencing the same pain of final defeat, but it was not to be.

    Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic and his players can be proud of their efforts, despite being well beaten here, and in 20-year-old RB Leipzig defender Gvardiol, they have unearthed one of the break-out stars of this World Cup who will serve them well for many years and is already a serious target for Europe’s elite clubs.

    source – BBC

  • England 1 – 2 France #FIFAWorldCup

    England 1 – 2 France #FIFAWorldCup

    England’s World Cup campaign ended in disappointment as they went out despite a fine performance in the quarter-final against France at Al Bayt Stadium.

    Harry Kane’s late penalty miss proved decisive after he had earlier equalled Wayne Rooney’s England record of 53 goals from the spot.

    France took a 17th-minute lead when Aurelien Tchouameni’s 25-yard drive beat Jordan Pickford low to his right.

    England was the better team for long spells and created chances, deservedly pulling level nine minutes after the break when Kane beat Tottenham team-mate Hugo Lloris in convincing fashion with his penalty after Tchouameni fouled Bukayo Saka.

    France regained the lead 12 minutes from time when Olivier Giroud headed in Antoine Griezmann’s perfect cross but England had a swift chance to draw level when Theo Hernandez fouled substitute Mason Mount in the box.

    Kane had the opportunity to make history but uncharacteristically blazed his penalty over the top and England’s World Cup dream was over as France looked forward to a semi-final against Morocco.

    England has been accused of making timid exits at major tournaments in the past but this charge cannot be levelled at Gareth Southgate and his players here.

    They matched France and were superior for long spells, with Saka and Declan Rice outstanding, so this will be a painful loss as a route to their first World Cup final since 1966 appeared to be opening up.

    Sadly for England and Southgate, they were unable to take the chances that came their way, and they ran into France keeper Lloris at his best.

    And it will be captain Kane who feels the disappointment most acutely after missing that second England penalty six minutes from time with the all-time England goalscoring record at his feet.

    There was a palpable sense of disbelief around the stadium as this most reliable of penalty takers fired his spot-kick horribly high into England’s fans behind the goal.

    It was a rare lapse and manager Southgate was swift to come onto the pitch at the final whistle to console a player who has been one of his outstanding contributors.

    England’s players looked devastated at the end – understandably, after performing so well.

    The irony as they make their departure from Qatar is that while they have exited this World Cup one round earlier than they did four years ago, this England team is much richer in promise. This will, of course, be no consolation to Southgate and his squad.

    The pre-match talk centred on how England could stop France’s superstar Kylian Mbappe – but in the end, their inspiration came from elsewhere to set up that semi-final against Morocco.

    And the primary source was the superb Griezmann, who pulled the strings throughout, providing the pass for Tchouameni’s strike and later delivering a perfect cross for Giroud to demonstrate his penalty-box expertise by edging in front of Harry Maguire to head powerfully past Pickford.

    Mbappe carried real menace throughout but England’s plan to subdue France’s biggest threat worked to a large degree – only for the experienced Giroud, at 36, and 31-year-old Griezmann to combine to put the World Cup holders into the last four again.

    source – BBC

  • Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties

    Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties

    Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez saved two penalties to help Argentina beat the Netherlands in a World Cup shootout and set up a semi-final against Croatia.

    Aston Villa’s Martinez brilliantly denied Dutch pair Virgil van Dijk and Steven Berghuis, laying the platform for Argentina to win 4-2 in the spot-kicks.

    The shootout came after a 2-2 draw which saw the Dutch fight back from 2-0 down.

    Nahuel Molina put the South Americans in front following an incredible threaded pass by Lionel Messi, before the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner added a second from the penalty spot.

    Argentina seemed to be coasting towards the last four until Dutch substitute Wout Weghorst reduced the deficit to set up a tense finish.

    Weghorst, who is on the books at Burnley but on loan at Besiktas, equalised with virtually the final kick of the game in the 11th minute of added time as he converted a slick free-kick routine.

  • Croatia beat Brazil 4 – 2 on penalties

    Croatia beat Brazil 4 – 2 on penalties

    Croatia beat Brazil 4 – 2 on penalties. Tournament favourites Brazil were knocked out of the World Cup on penalties as Croatia kept their nerve to edge through to the semi-finals.

    Croatia, beaten finalists four years ago, scored with all four of their spot-kicks as Rodrygo – taking his team’s first kick – was denied by the brilliant Dominik Livakovic and Marquinhos’ crucial fourth effort struck the post.

    As the ball hit the foot of the woodwork and bounced away, Croatia’s team sprinted to celebrate with their goalkeeper, while the Brazil players hit the turf, knowing their dream of a sixth crown had come to an end.

    After an engrossing 90 minutes, Tite’s men thought they had won it in extra time when Neymar scored a thumping effort to equal Brazil’s ‘official’ men’s goalscoring record.

    But substitute Bruno Petkovic had other ideas, stroking in a 116th-minute equaliser with Croatia’s first shot on target in the match to take the game to the nerve-shredding shootout.

    And it was the European side who emerged victorious once more, having done so by the same method against Japan in the last 16, to set up a semi-final meeting with the Netherlands or Argentina on Tuesday.

    Brazil was supposed to dance through to the last four in their quest for another star on their shirt but their hopes were ended in the cruellest fashion.

    Neymar, who scored his 77th international goal to equal Pele’s official mark, now shares a record recognised by Fifa but not the national team – as they also counted goals netted by their three-time World Cup winner in friendlies against club sides.

    And the Paris St-Germain forward will not get the opportunity to surpass the legend at this tournament, as Brazil suffered woe against a European nation once again. Since beating Germany in 2002 final, they have been knocked out of five successive World Cups by a team from Europe.

    This was supposed to be Neymar’s moment, standing up for his side when they needed him most with a clinical finish to complete a slick team move, but he was left in tears after the shootout.

    He should have won it for them in normal time but neither he nor Lucas Paqueta could find a way past the inspired Livakovic, who made a total of 11 saves, the most by a goalkeeper at this tournament.

    Though most were routine, Livakovic had to be in the right place at the right time to make the stop and he certainly was with Brazil’s first penalty, diving the right way to push out Rodrygo’s strike.

    Croatia are a well-organised and stubborn outfit, but they did not managed a shot on target until four minutes from the end of extra time, as Petkovic’s side-footer beat Alisson.

    Zlatko Dalic’s men displayed their mental fortitude and powers of endurance once more to go through – as eight of their past nine knockout matches at major tournaments have now ticked into extra time.

    Once this one went to penalties, Nikola Vlasic, Lovro Majer, the evergreen Luka Modric and Mislav Orsic were all successful with their efforts to take Croatia through to their third World Cup semi-final.