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Healthy Living
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An Editors Note
Important
The smell of summer is in the air, with everyone finally coming out to bask in the glorious South African sun. Life at Aspen Nature Estate has been buzzing with various activities and events, making way for great memories with family and friends.
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With summer rolling in, we all want to spend time in the sun. So take some time to read our Garden Diary for all your gardening tips but be sure to always use sunscreen, umbrellas and hats to protect you and your family. This edition’s special, light but yummy recipes have been picked especially for summer complimented by the new Sitte’s Bakery and Deli menu for those light snacks and coffee dates. However for those of you keeping healthy, there are great tips for you in the Healthy Living section that will definitely help you find that beach body you’ve been looking for. Visit the Aspen Nature Holiday Club for those of you who won’t be traveling over December. It will definitely keep your little ones entertained. Happy Summer to all the residents at Aspen Nature Estate!
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What’s inside this issue
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Estate Matters
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Sandra’s Karate Club
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Aspen Community
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Aspen Nature Holiday Club
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Aspen Events
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Healthy Living
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Spirocercosis - The Silent Killer
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Rainbow Bubble Snakes
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The Garden Diaries - Arbour Week
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Birds in Aspen
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Aspen Equestrian Committee gives to local charities!
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Yummy Recipes
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Estate Matters Welcome to all new residents. AHOA would like to extend a very warm welcome to everyone who has recently moved into Aspen Hills Nature Estate. We trust that you will all enjoy the unique experience of life in the estate.
General
Please be advised that the AHOA needs to be informed prior to owners renting out your homes to third parties.
be recovered from the registered owner, should the registered owner not comply with these requirements.
AHOA requires a copy of the lease and copies of the ID documents of the new tenants. The lease is also to contain the necessary clauses binding the tenants to the rules and regulations in the same way as required by the owners.
Thank you for your cooperation, and should you require our assistance at any time please do not hesitate to contact the office on 011 432 3001.
Trees in Aspen
Please note non indigenous trees and palms are NOT permitted in the estate.
Clearing of Stands
Grass is to be cut and maintained on all vacant stands. The AHOA will perform this service and the costs will
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Levies & Levy Payments
Levies are now charged at R2.00 per m2 of the stand. When making levy payments via EFT, please use your name, surname and stand number as reference. This will avoid confusion and simplify admin work. For any other information required, kindly contact Mike Mills on 011 432 3001
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Sandra’s Karate Club Conquer your fear With personal training from Sandra Louw teaching you self defense, as well as getting fit and having fun at the same time. Self-defense is an essential part of everyday life, learning to protect yourself and your family in any situation. Sandra with her 37 years experience in the art of karate and a former world all styles champion teaches you to: • Be aware and alert • Your mind and body being self disciplined • Have self confidence and more awareness in any life threatening situation • Getting your body into shape as well as getting fit and having fun Courses of 1 to 3 days per week: • 3 months • 6 months • 12 months
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Aspen Events Gone are the days of events when communities could enjoy each other’s company without feeling unsafe in South Africa…… or so we thought. Aspen Community motto is just that... Bringing the community together in a safe unique environment. Issued by the HOA
March 2013 was the first event for the year. The egg hunt brought families out to brave the cold so the little ones can hunt for eggs Mr bunny himself was there to lend a helping hand and distribute eggs to the kids . Good old fashioned games were the order of the day from sack races to egg spoon races.
April 2013 – Aspen Business Networking. The concept of the evening was for residents to use the services or products offered by other residents be it in their business or at home. Residents where given an opportunity to display and convey their business offerings to other residents whilst enjoying snacks and drinks. A true success in any business language.
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May 2013 Music Mania quiz was a sell out. Residents displayed unbelievable knowledge of Music together with singing and dancing skills (although the latter two were not part of the programme) displayed... Snacks from Sittes and the well stocked bar were on offer for guests to enjoy. We are looking forward to the next Music quiz night.
June 2013 –Women empowerment evening hosted by Pogir insurance. The talk was around Women and their financials. An inspiring and eye opening talk was given to the residents on how to handle your finances as well as planning for the future.
July 2013 food and beverage festival. A contemporary Bedouin tent was erected on Aspen clubhouse football field with 17 stalls offering delicious taste testers for guests. Drayman’s brewery had craft beer and cider to quench the guest’s thirsts, flowing from their taps. Adults enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere with the wide variety of food and drink soaking up the sun on the available benches and picnic blankets. Kids played to their hearts content in the Kids corner, they had a wide variety of activities to choose from putt- putt, jumping castles, face painting and cookie baking. Their taste buds were equally delighted with candyfloss and popcorn on offer.
August 2013 – spring and Environmental day at Aspen. The day kicked off with a spring walk through the newly laid out 5km walking route. The cold was too much for some but others were brave enough to withstand the ice cold wind… Hot chocolate, coffee, freshly backed cupcakes and breakfast roll was waiting to greet walkers on their way back. A variety of recreational offerings were on display on the day from the Aspen dancers, fitness class demo to boxing display. Jeanette from Free me offered the kids a wildlife talk in regards to the wildlife found in our area and how to preserve it. Arbour day wasn’t forgotten with Aspen kids planting their very own tree to mark the special day. Not forgetting delicious food, craft beer and market stalls on sale throughout the day. Our event ended with the live acoustic band ‘The Raveans” performing their own songs as well as covers of popular hits.
Past & Upcoming events: 12 October 2013 Camp Out 19 October Aspen Beerfest 1 November 2013 Halloween carnival 15 November Open Air Movies 13 December Happy Holidays Market
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Healthy Living Healthy tips for spring Spring is the time for growth — including personal growth. Time to clean up your comfort eating habits from winter and replace them with some new spring habits. Written By: Katherine Jutronich
So winter has taken a knock on our bodies. YES! All those delicious stews, lovely yummy soft bread rolls with your soups and an overload on coffee and tea. It’s time to dump all that and to take some action and get those bodies ready for summer. Easier said than done... As you have been used to sleeping in in your cosy bed and making excuses as to why not to get out of bed... I would call it winter hibernation for us! Well here is a scary fact that might just get you out that bed, 2 in 3 people will without a doubt pick up 2kg during winter! You say why or how did this happen? Well during winter we crave warm and comforting foods to keep us warm and feel good. All the tea and coffee that you drink just think you have min 4 cups a day, with two spoons of sugar plus milk... mmmh lots of calories there! Stews are packed with useless calories for us and far too much carbs. Not enough exercise as well!
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So here are some tips to get you going for spring: 1. Hydrate Your Body Your body needs water to help carry nutrients to all the different cells and to help your kidneys and liver flush out waste products. Water also helps with your body temperature regulation and protecting your joints and organs. Drinking cold water in winter often isn’t appealing - so your fluid intake may decline in the cooler months. But, with the weather warming it’s a great time to reassess your fluid intake. Aim to drink around six to eight glasses of fluid a day water is best, but other liquids like milk, tea, coffee and juice can supplement this Start right now, walk to the tap or water cooler and get a glass of water to drink. Plus, drinking a glass or two of water 30-60 minutes before main meals may reduce your food intake - great
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for weight loss or weight maintenance!
2. Eat Five Plus A Day Fruit and vegetables are an excellent source of vitamins, essential minerals, fibre and lots of antioxidants. Eating fruit and vegetables doesn’t need to be complicated just eat more of anything you enjoy! Choose fresh fruit on your breakfast muesli, fresh salads for lunch, frozen veggies with a quick weeknight dinner, a fruit smoothie containing banana and berry fruits for a delicious snack. If you don’t like what’s in season and can afford to buy out-of-season fruits and vegetables then go for it - what counts is not what’s in your fruit bowl, but what you eat!
3. Give Your Pantry a Quick Makeover Open your pantry doors - what’s the first item of food you see? What you see is what you eat! Now is the time for a quick pantry makeover by: a) hiding treats in sealed boxes on the top shelf and b) putting healthy snacks in clear containers at eye-level or a level that your family can easily reach. And if you have junk food you don’t really like, but have accumulated somehow, now is the time to ditch it. It’s okay to keep treat foods for special occasions; I’m just talking about ditching junk food that has little appeal.
4. Flush Out The Fridge Throw open your fridge door and again check what catches your eye first - is it something healthy or a treat food? The same principle applies here; it’s time for a quick fridge makeover: hide the treat foods at the back of the fridge (or in a garage fridge) and place the healthy food choices like fruits, vegetables, milk, lowfat cheese and yoghurt.
5. Create a Meal Plan Half the difficulty of eating healthily is trying to decide what to eat! Save yourself time in the long run and create a weekly meal plan. List dinner ideas for Monday to Sunday, then buy the ingredients in your weekly shop. You can also plan work and school lunches if you’re feeling extra inspired - that’ll remove the weekday morning hassles. You don’t need new ideas every week, recycle your favourite lunch and dinner ideas from week to week and include just enough variety to make the next week’s meal plan enjoyable but not a hassle for you to prepare.
6. Stock up On Healthy Snacks
Sit down with your household for 10 minutes and write a list of healthy snack ideas. Check out our healthy snacks for inspiration. Great examples are fresh and tinned fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, low-fat crackers, yoghurt, low-fat cheeses, different types of breads and rolls. Then armed with your list pay a visit to a decent sized supermarket and load up with healthy snacks. 7. Small Change Equals Big Results Think about your normal eating habits and find one small thing you can change to improve your eating tomorrow. Examples are: having one teaspoon of sugar in your daily coffee instead of two; using trim milk with your breakfast cereal instead of full fat milk; forgoing the mayonnaise on your sandwich; halving the amount of butter or margarine you put on your toast; buying a small latte rather than a large cup. These are all little changes that require only a little effort from you, but over the course of the year these types of little changes can add up to big results with minimal effort. 8. Reassess Your Caffeine Habit Coffee and other caffeinated drinks can be an enjoyable part of our diet. Caffeine consumption becomes a problem when it’s emptying our purse or affecting how we feel - headaches, disrupted sleep, irritability or restlessness are all examples. Consider swapping some of your regular caffeinated drinks for de-caffeinated coffees or herbal tea. A box of herbal tea can easily be popped into your office desk drawer and provide a tasty mid-afternoon pickup along with your favourite fruit. 9. Downsize Your Meals Portion sizes can be terribly misleading - but just because the crackers come in a big packet or the pasta is served in a huge bowl, doesn’t mean you have to eat it all. Be portion-size savvy. Downsize your plates at home - bigger is not better, smaller is smarter when it comes to crockery, glasses and even serving utensils. Using smaller plates, glasses and utensils will encourage you to eat less. And if you buy foods in bulk packets ensure you repackage them into smaller containers as soon as you get home. 10. Eat Out Healthily Food is one of the great pleasures in life! And dining out is an experience we should enjoy, but sometimes it can be difficult trying to find healthy meals. The key is to frequent restaurants that have a good selection of healthy options available. Make these
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venues your ‘regular’ option. It’ll remove much of the stress that eating out can cause.
Get exercising 1. Set a goal ASAP, whatever it may be. Put your goal, whether it’s in picture form or words up on the wall, get the visions going. There is a lot of power in a goal. 2. Get a gym buddy or join a fun social gym class to get you motivated. 3. Consistency is key so don’t skip your days allocated to training. They are just as important as any appointment you set for yourself. 4. Be realistic about your goals. Don’t set yourself up for failure. Work within your means. 5. Don’t bargain with yourself the night before, set that alarm and stick with it. 6. Choose an exercise you will enjoy as well as a time, if you’re not a morning person don’t train then in the morning, if your afternoons are too hectic don’t train then. Also ensure it’s convenient for yourself otherwise you will never get there. 7. Make sure you get adequate rest when training as this is when your muscles can recover. 8. Make sure you eat right during the day so you have the correct energy to carry you through your session. If you have low blood pressure make sure you have something at least an hour before. 9. Correct gym wear and shoes as extremely important. You need to feel comfortable and can move easily and need the correct shoes for the chosen activity. 10. Lastly, be careful not to over train. Here are a few tips if you are over training; • You repeatedly fail to complete your normal workout • You’re losing leanness despite increased exercise • You’re lifting/sprinting/Hitting hard every single day • You’re primarily an anaerobic/power/explosive/ strength athlete, and you feel restless, excitable, and unable to sleep in your down time. • You’re primarily an endurance athlete, and you feel overly fatigued, sluggish, and useless. • Your joints, bones, or limbs hurt. • You’re suddenly falling ill a lot more often. • You feel terrible hours and days after a big workout.
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Spirocercosis Spirocercosis – The Silent Killer Spirocerca lupi is a potentially lethal parasitic worm that lives in nodules within the esophagus of dogs. Written By: Dr Janson Martin from The Glens Veterinary Hospital Ten years ago we as veterinarians were seeing a few cases every year but now we are seeing a few cases every month! It is a disease, which does appear to be increasing frequently, especially in areas of greenbelts, and lush gardens, which provide a niche for the intermediate and transport hosts. Spirocerca worm can survive in the esophagus nodules for up to 2 years and lay eggs intermittently which go through the gastrointestinal tract and pass out the feces. Dung beetles then ingest the Spirocerca eggs in the feces and the immature larvae hatch inside the dung beetle. Dogs are then infected when they eat the infected dung beetles. Sometimes dogs can be infected by eating parasitic hosts of Spirocerca i.e. Lizards, mice, hedgehogs, birds and rabbits, which have themselves eaten an infected Dung Beetle. Once the beetle has been ingested by a dog the
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Spirocerca larvae emerge into the stomach of the dog. These larvae then burrow through the stomach wall and enter the blood vessels around the stomach and then migrate “upstream� within the blood vessels until they reach the largest blood vessel in the body, they Aorta. The larvae live within the wall of the Aorta for a few months maturing into adult worms. These worms can cause a weakening of the Aorta wall and even sudden rupture (and death). The adult worm then migrates directly into the esophagus, which lies next to the Aorta. Once inside the esophagus the worms form inflammatory nodules in the esophageal wall, and so starts the life cycle of the Spirocerca again. Unfortunately these nodules often progress and become carcinomatous cancers in the esophagus, which eventually causes the death of our canine pets. The symptoms we see with Spirocercosis are relatively non-specific especially in the early stages and sadly it is often only when the disease is irreversibly advanced
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that the condition is diagnosed and by then it is often too late. Some of the signs we commonly see are: • • • • •
Retching Increased salivation or drawl Vomiting Weight loss Difficulty in swallowing
In rare cases the Spirocerca worm can migrate into the spinal column and can cause lameness and paralysis problems. Sudden death can occur associated with rupture of the Aorta aneurysms caused by Spirocerca worms migrating though and weakening the Aorta. Spirocerca is often called the “silent killer” as sudden death may occur with no outward signs of ill health. As we can see early diagnosis is very important to give us the best opportunity to treat Spirocercosis. However early diagnosis can be extremely challenging and most cases are diagnosed with advanced disease. 1. Fecal examination – Spirocerca eggs can be seen on fecal flotations but eggs are often only shed intermittently so a negative fecal test doesn’t rule out Spirocerca. 2. Endoscopy – passing a camera into the esophagus is he best way to make the diagnosis and is how we at “The Glens Veterinary Hospital” diagnose 90% of the cases we see. Endoscopy does however require anesthetic so this extremely expensive piece of equipment is not chewed! 3. X-rays – larger nodules can be seen on normal chest radiographs and barium smaller x-rays can further enhance these nodules. Unfortunately w-rays will only lend to detect advanced disease. 4. CT Scans – excellent for detection but very expensive. Treatment of Spirocercosis can be difficult. We aim to kill the migrating immature larvae and the adult worms living in the esophageal nodules. Unfortunately there is no treatment for Aortic aneurysms or the cancerous nodules as the y spread very quickly to the lungs. There is no one medication that is 100% successful in threating Spirocerca.
1. Dectomax injectable every 2 weeks for 5-6 treatments results in resolution of most precancerous nodules, with re-scoping after 2-3 months to ensure esophageal nodules have resolved. To try and prevent repeated infections then Dectomax is injected every 3 months prophylactically for life. 2. Advocate – a spot on is applied weekly to the neck with nodules on the esophagus have resolved, and then monthly application od Advocate to prevent re-infections. 3. Milbemax – deworming tablets are also reported to be effective against Spirocerca. Another factor often ignored with Spirocerca control is dung management. Dung should be removed from the garden daily and placed in plastic bags and physically removed from the property i.e. not redistributed in compost etc. Spirocerca therefore is definitely an emerging disease, which, as a consequence of the difficulty in early diagnosis, means that it can cause serious diseases in our dogs. Unfortunately it is a disease we often see in the advanced irreversible stages.
The Glens Veterinary Hospital Consulting Hours: Mon - Fri: 7:00-18:30 Sat: 8:00-16:00 Sun: 9:00-14:00 Public Holidays: 9:00-14:00 16 Sneeuber Street, Glenvista Tel: 011 432 3702/3 Fax: 011 432 1594 Email: theglensvet@gmail.com Dr. Janson Martin B.V.Sc Dr. Johann Rauch B.V.Sc Dr. Ajit Bholla B.V.Sc
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AYOLA “ LOLA”
11 FEB 2011 – 24 APRIL 2013 We would like to thank our neighbors, Leoni & the HOA as well as the Aspen guards (D&D Tactical) for all the support shown to us after the passing on of our baby girl “Lola”. No words could ever express our appreciation, we are truly grateful.
Thank you:
Nelisa, Prince, Kay & Oyama (stand 69 Lakeview Crescent)
Picture Perfect We’re calling on all residents with a good eye for photography to send their pictures taken from in and around the Estate. By submitting your pictures you stand a chance of getting them published in our very own Aspen Magazine. Send your pictures to clientservices@aspennature.co.za with your name and short description Photographed by: Siju Joseph – Aspen Resident
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Start by cutting the bottom of the water bottle off. Next slide the sock over the bottom of the bottle. We used colorful duct tape to secure our sock, but you could use a rubber band as well.
Pour some dish soap into a shallow container with a little bit of water and gently mix. Dip the sock covered bubble blower into the solution and gently blow.
STEP 3: Drop some food colouring on the sock end, it’s a bit messy but your children will love it!
Please remind your kids to blow air out not suck air in! If your child sucks in, they will be eating bubbles. Please be careful when doing this with your kids. My kids had a blast playing with these bubble snakes.
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The Garden Diary Ever wondered when, where and why we celebrate Arbour Week? Arbor Day originated in 1872 in the United States territory of Nebraska. Mr. J. Sterling Morton, a newcomer to the treeless plains of Nebraska, was a keen proponent of the beauty and benefit of trees. He persuaded the local agricultural board to set aside a day for planting trees and through his position as editor of Nebraska’s first newspaper, encouraged participation in the event by publishing articles on the value of trees for soil protection, fruit, shade and building. Mr. Morton’s home, known as Arbor Lodge, was a testament to his love for trees and so inspired the name of the holiday; Arbor Day. Written By: Tamryn Mills - Btech Landscape Technology After his father’s death, he hired the architect Jarvis Hunt to redesign and enlarge Arbor Lodge into a 52-room mansion and used it as his family’s summer home. After he began his own arboretum, Morton honored his father by giving Arbor Lodge, the family estate known as the birthplace of Arbor Day, to the State of Nebraska as its first state park. Today Arbor Lodge is officially known as Arbor Lodge State Historical Park and Arboretum Within two decades Arbor Day was celebrated in every US State and territory, and eventually spread around the world. The tradition continues annually in the second week of August, in global acknowledgment of Mr. Morton’s slogan, “other holidays repose upon the past; Arbor Day proposes for the future.”, 32
In South Africa, Arbor Day was first celebrated in 1983. The event captured the imagination of people who recognized the need for raising awareness of the value of trees in our society. As sources of building material, food, medicine, and simple scenic beauty, trees play a vital role in the health and well-being of our communities. Collective enthusiasm for the importance of this issue in South Africa inspired the national government, in 1999, to extend the celebration of Arbor Day to National Arbor Week. From 1 to 7 September every year, schools, businesses and organizations are encouraged to participate in community “greening” events to improve the health and beauty of the local environment and propose a green future for South Africa.
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The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), as the custodian of forestry in South Africa, is responsible for the campaign. The aim of Arbor Week is to promote and create a better life for all. To help increase public awareness of just a few of the 2,000 indigenous tree species in South Africa, every Arbor Week celebration will highlight two specific trees; one common and one rare species. In the list below the more common tree is named first.
Year 2013
Common Tree
Rare (Uncommon Trees)
Virgilia oroboides ,Blossom tree, Keurboom
Barringtonia racemosa Powder-puff Tree, Poeierkwas-boom Grewia occidentalis Cross-berry, Kruisbessie
Unfortunately none of the trees for 2013 are For all our Bird Lovers: suitable to grow in our Climate therefore we as Many birds, including the red-eyed dove and Aspen Hills Nature would like to have our own tree several starlings eat the seeds. for 20013.
Pittosporum viridiflorum Sims
Family name: Pittosporaceae Common name: Cheesewood (E), Kasuur (A), umVusamvu (Z) This evergreen tree was selected to be one of the Trees of the Year for 2002. The leaves are usually wider above the middle, dark green and glossy. Small, greenish-white, sweetly fragant flowers are produced in early summer (November to December). They are followed by small, yellowbrown seed capsules. This plant is very showy when the capsules split open to release numerous small, shiny, orange-red seeds, which are covered in a sticky, resinous exudate. This cheesewood is often confused with the white milkwood (Sideroxlon inerme). The name is derived from “Pitta” = pitch and “sporum” = seed (referring to the sticky seeds); and viridiflorum = with green flowers.
Key points to remember:
• Full sun or semi-shade • Medium-sized tree or can be pruned as a hedge • Useful for screening and can also be grown in a big container as a patio plant • Hardy as well as it is a neat and undemanding and makes is an ideal plant for a small, town house garden as it does not have a aggressive root system. Not only does it have fragrant flowers to scent the evening garden, it is also colourful when in fruit and attracts birds to the garden. Hardy as well as it is a neat and undemanding and makes is an ideal plant for a small, town house garden as it does not have a aggressive root system. Not only does it have fragrant flowers to scent the evening garden, it is also colourful when in fruit and attracts birds to the garden.
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Birds in Aspen Featured Bird: Olive Thrush
The Olive Thrush (Turdus olivaceus) is, in its range, one of the most common members of the thrush family (Turdidae). It occurs in east African highlands from Eritrea and Ethiopia in north to the Cape Town. It is a bird of forest and woodland, but has - locally - adapted to parks and large gardens in suburban areas. Information Found on: http://wikipedia.com Endemic to Southern Africa, the olive thrush can be confused with a close relative, the Karoo Thrush. Some of the distinctions include that the Olive Thrush has orange flanks and a dark patch over the nostril region, whereas the Karoo Thrush has grey flanks and a yellow nostril area.
fringes of the Kalahari, which have patches of dense riverine bush or forest and a suite of artificial habitats. These habitats have enabled it to expand its range outside forested areas. It is likely that only a small proportion of South African Olive Thrushes now live in forest.
It is rather shy and unobtrusive in its natural habitat and may occasionally have been confused with the Kurrichane Thrush (T. libonyana).
It primarily eats earthworms with the odd insect, invertebrate and fallen fruit supplementing its diet, including spiders, slugs, beetles and rooikrans.
The Olive Thrush reaches a length of 24cm and a mass of at least 101 grams. The tail and the upperparts are coloured dull olive brown. The belly is white and the rest of the underparts have an orange hue. The throat is speckled with white spots.
Most breeding is in spring and early summer, except for the winter-rainfall region where breeding is about a month earlier.
It prefers riverine bush and montane forest. It has adapted to plantations, gardens, parks and orchards, particularly well-shaded places with damp soil and moist litter. The vegetation types in which it was most frequently reported indicate that it is widespread in open biomes, including the Karoo and the southern
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The chicks are brooded mainly by the female for the first 2 days, and is also responsible for feeding them with food passed to her by the male for the first few days. Later both parents feed the young, who leave the nest at about 16 days old, when they can barely fly; they remain dependent on their parents for up to 2 months further.
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Fun facts
• The nest is built solely by the female in about 10 days, consisting of a large, moist bowl made of grass stems, twigs, earth, wet leaves and moss, lined with plant stems, fibres, tendrils and bracken. It is typically in the fork of a tree branch, especially in gardens, anywhere from 3-16 metres above ground. • Egg-laying season is basically year-round, peaking from August-December. • It lays 2-3 eggs, which are incubated solely by the female for about 14 days, occasionally leaving the nest for up to an hour to forage. • This species has a very large breeding range and is described as generally common and sometimes abundant. The population trend is difficult to determine because of uncertainty over the impacts of habitat modification on population sizes, but they are known to adapted extremely well to the introduction of manmade habitats. • The male’s song is a mix of fluted, whistled and trilled phrases, but varies geographically. It occasionally mimics other birds.
Keep a look out for Barbet, Black Collared Barbet, Crested Bishop, Red Bokmakierie Boubou, Crimson Bulbul, Black Eyed Bunting, Rock Chat, Mountain Coot, Red Knobbed Cormorant, Whitebreasted Crane, Blue Crow, Pied Darter Dikkop, Spotted Dove, Cape Turtle Dove, Laughing Dove, Redeyed Duck, African Black Duck, Yellowbilled Egret, Cattle Egret, Little Firefinch, Bluebilled Finch, Red Headed Flycatcher Goose, Egyptian
Goose, Spur-Winged Grebe, Little Guineafowl, Helmeted Hamerkop Heron, Black Headed Heron, Greenbacked Heron, Grey Hoopoe Ibis, Glossy Ibis, Hadeda Ibis, Sacred Kingfisher, Malachite Kingfisher, pied Kite, Black Shouldered Longclaw, Orange Throated Lourie, Grey Minor, Indian Moorhen, Redfaced Owl, Barn Owl, Spotted Eagle Pidgeon, Rock Pidgeon, Feral Plover, Blacksmith Plover, Crowned Plover, Three Banded
Plover, Wattled Prinia, Tawny Flanked Robin, Cape Shrike, Fiscal Sparrow, Cape Sparrow, House Spoonbill, African Starling, Glossy Starling, Pied Starling Redwinged Sunbird, Black Swallow, European Swallow, Greater Striped Thrush, Olive Wagtail, Cape Wagtail, Pied Weaver, Masked Weaver, White Browed Sparrow White Eye, Cape Whydah, Paradise Whydah, Pin Tail Widow, Red-Collared Widow, Whitewinged Woodhoopoe, Redbilled
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Aspen Equestrian Committee
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A delight each and every time, the Aspen Classic events never disappoint! The highly popular Equestrian events which are held in the beautiful setting of the prestigious, Aspen Hills Natures Estate, are spreading the love for animals and giving back to charities in the local community. Being able to give back and help the community is very important to the committee and Aspen Nature Estate. Two charities were identified by the Aspen Equestrian Committee and a R5 000 was donated to each charity, from the proceeds made in the Aspen Classic that took place in June 2013.
involved in rescuing and rehabilitating horses and then using the horses in therapy for people with special needs. A big thank you must go out to all that sponsor this event: Audi - The Glen, Makro - Alberton, OYO Restaurant, Dimension Property Group, Life Day Spa, BFL Carriers, Ventpro, Party Machines, Digilogix, BSI Steel, Horse Expressions, Trident Saddles, NDE Stainless Steel and Sittes’s Bakery.
The two charities are Irwin Animal Rescue and Animal Synergies. Irwin Animal Rescue: For almost 30 years, this rescue haven has taken in a vast majority or animals varying from dogs, cats, ponies, donkeys, pigs and birds. No animal in distress is ever turned away and will be nurtured back to health. Animal Synergies: This organization has been
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Avo
Ritz
Avocado’s are a favorite South African fruit and are often used in starters and salads. This dish is quick to prepare and is always well received when the weather is hot.
Method Defrost shrimp and drain any excess water. Mix mayonnaise, yoghurt, lemon juice, Tabasco, tomato sauce and brandy together. Then season mixture and toss with shrimps. Spoon seafood mixture into hollows of halved avocados and serve. For something extra, fry a marinated prawn and place on top of mixture.
Ingredients 2 cups shrimp 60 ml mayonnaise 60 ml plain yoghurt, fat-free 2 Tbs lemon juice 1 dash tabasco, or cayenne pepper 2 tsp tomato sauce 2 tsp brandy, (optional) 1 pinch salt and milled pepper 2 medium avocados, halved
Bom apetite!
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Buttermilk Panna Cotta
with cherry compote
Directions
Ingredients
Make the panna cotta: Fill a liquid measuring cup or small bowl with 1/2 cup cold water; sprinkle the gelatin on top and let stand 5 minutes. Heat the sugar milk and cream in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisking to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and whisk in the gelatin mixture until dissolved. Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla and almond extracts. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a large liquid measuring cup or bowl. Let cool to room temperature, then divide among 6 glasses or small bowls. Refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours. Make the compote: Combine the cherries and sugar in a large saucepan; let sit at room temperature until juicy, about 4 hours. Add the ginger and star anise to the cherry mixture and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally and skimming any foam from the top, until thick and syrupy, about 30 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract and cook 2 to 3 more minutes; remove from the heat and let cool completely. (Refrigerate any leftover compote in an airtight container for up to 1 month.) Spoon on top of the panna cotta and sprinkle with almonds.
Prep Time
Total Time
4 hours 35 min
5 hours 5 min
FOR THE PANNA COTTA: 1 1/4-ounce packet unflavored gelatin 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup full cream milk 1/2 cup cream 1 cup buttermilk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons almond extract
FOR THE COMPOTE 6 cups pitted cherries (about 2 1/2 pounds whole cherries) 3 cups sugar 1 thin slice peeled ginger 1 star anise pod (optional) Juice of 2 lemons 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Chopped toasted almonds, for sprinkling (optional)
Yield Serves Serves 6
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/buttermilk-panna-cotta-with-cherry-compote-recipe/index.html
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