by Martelize | Jul 31, 2017 | General News
Enough for 6 people This dish is perfect for cold winter evenings. Curries = soul food. Enjoy. 1 kg chicken portions (bone in) a large onion, finely cut 3 garlic cloves finely chopped 2 thumbs fresh ginger finely chopped 2 chilies finely chopped (optional) 5 whole...
by Martelize | Jun 5, 2013 | General News
“To wheelie a wheelchair down stairs isn’t exactly an easy task” For the first time in six months I can come home in peace, move into the reception area, push the lift button and without effort get into my Sea Point apartment. When I started looking for...
by Martelize | Mar 20, 2013 | General News
Why do we always wait before we do something we know will provide so much pleasure? About a month ago Amor Engelbrecht from Pasella asked me if I would like to be part of a programme focusing on activities not traditionally seen as “accessible”. Why not? Just say...
by Martelize | Mar 17, 2013 | General News
The morning I found out, there was technological chaos in the studio. I literally had to grab the news 20 seconds before 09:00 and read the bulletin completely unprepared. I vaguely remember hearing about a journalist dying before her time on Monitor earlier that...
by Martelize | Aug 1, 2012 | General News
“If I could’ve placed a microphone in a position to record the discussion” After a recent speech about weight-loss at an exercise studio I found myself with a “skinny-girl” drink aka bubbly in hand talking to a small group of women that attended the event....
by Martelize | Jun 12, 2012 | General News
“If it’s not in your house, you can’t eat it” My first night in the USA I decide to order a light meal at a restaurant. A Nacho starter. When the dish was placed in front of me it was like a joke. The rest of the party at the table couldn’t believe...
by Martelize | May 3, 2012 | General News
“If on a particular day you make a mistake, forget about it and hope tomorrow goes better”. Eleven years in radio. A decade plus one seems like a solid session for a career. Still, when I look at our media legends, I realise I’m still very much wet behind the ears....
by Martelize | Apr 23, 2012 | General News
“One thing I expect from photographers is a repertoire of jokes, because putting on a false smile is not one of my strong points” A Stylist, hairdresser, make-up artist, photographer, photographer assistant and one willing, (slightly nervous) radio...
by Martelize | Apr 10, 2012 | General News
What is you weight-loss secret? How do you always manage to sound so positive? What is star anise and cardamom? I receive daily e-mails, sms messages, Tweets and Facebook posts about everything from weight-loss to how I should deal with my child coming out of the...
by Martelize | Mar 29, 2012 | General News
I’m a big fan of the programme House and of course a big fan of Hugh Laurie, who plays the role of “House”. At a recent party I attended, blues were flowing from the speakers. “It’s Hugh Laurie’s new album”, a friend tells me. A couple of months later I’m at...
