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Heart of the

home O U R FA V O U R I T E S P O T S

Vegan Cook Book A feast of food

Kitchen luxury Must-haves for your home

Gardening The beauty of orchids

Washer-dryer combos To save time and space

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Explosion THE ONLINE

ADAPTING TO THE PANDEMIC HAS MEANT

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etail shopping online has exploded globally since the onset of Covid-19. Under

the steady guidance of the Online Manager, Bradley Govender, Hirsch’s have seen sales on their own online store skyrocket over the last 12 months, awarding Brad and his team Hirsch’s Branch of the Year for 2020!

We chatted to Brad about the online trend:

How was the online store doing before we went into lockdown?

(3D Secure authentication is a security protocol which adds a verification process to the payment layer by redirecting customers to a third-party page where they

HIRSCH’S ONLINE SALES HAVE EXCEEDED

have to enter a SMS code or

ALL EXPECTATIONS

password to complete their

Have people started buying more large appliances online?

online purchase). Make sure your computer lot of time. One can easily

has a good anti-virus

browse through different

(this helps to secure your

products to select whatever

passwords and other

People are investing

you want in the shortest

information).

enormously in their homes

possible time. With the

Subscribe to newsletters.

and we have seen a major

help of the search icon, it is

You will be the first to receive

shift in shopping behaviour.

very easy to find your way

discounts, specials and

In 2019 small appliances

around the website and get

coupon codes.

dominated the market. But in

the specific goods you want

2020/2021 this trend has really

within a few seconds.

done a full 360 degree turn.

The online environment has

A few tips when shopping online?

shifted overnight from small

Always make sure your

orders is 48 hours. We try to

appliances to large appliances.

account is protected by a

process all orders on time and

What are some advantages of online shopping?

password (use a strong

efficiently, and it helps that we

password).

work with amazing courier and

Always make sure the

freight companies who assist

payment facility is 3D Secure

us with deliveries. H

Online shopping saves a

What is the turnaround time for deliveries?

Our turnaround time for all

We were running as an average online store, but with the implementation of lockdown, the situation changed. Literally overnight the number of orders quadrupled. This was great news, and made us re-evaluate the way we did things and the way we marketed our products. We focused more on digital marketing which has worked for us, enabling us to reach more potential customers.

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HIRSCH’S :: CONTENTS ISSUE 13 WINTER 2021

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THE HIRSCH FAMILY Allan Hirsch – Chairman Margaret Hirsch – Executive Director Richard Hirsch – CEO Luci Hirsch – Brand Manager EDITOR Glenda Thompson PRODUCTION EDITOR Lorna King DESIGNER Kyle Griffin ADVERTISING Devashen Govender GENERAL MANAGER Doody Adams PHOTOGRAPHERS Mo – Blonde Zulu Photography (cover); Sean Brand; Shane Spencer; Glenda Thompson

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DISCLAIMER: While every effort is taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this publication, neither the authors nor the publisher will bear any responsibility for the consequences of any actions based on information contained herein.

Welcome home Message from the Hirsch’s.........................6

Great reads Heart of the home..................................... 10 Margaret’s new Vegan Cook Book............ 18 Carrol Boyes gift ideas............................... 30 Kitchen capers.......................................... 32 The beauty of orchids................................34 Partnering with property developers.............36 Health boosters...............................................40 Cool air-conditioners......................................43 Make your home eco-friendly.......................45 Generation shopping habits..........................46 TVs – the best buy..........................................48

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provinces to find out what their treasured unwinding spot at home was after a busy day at work, and found that all three had a penchant for hanging out in their kitchens. Hence the reason, perhaps, that for potential home buyers, the kitchen is the room that can make or break the sale.

Being truly happy in our home space has meant making certain adjustments and making sure everything works for us aesthetically as well as regarding saving time and energy. This has prompted us to include some informational pieces on these topics in this issue. Whether it’s going the washer/dryer combo route to save space and energy, or cutting down on time but still producing nutritiously delicious meals by using those amazing little kitchen gadgets like the airfryer, juice extractors and smoothie makers, there’s something for everyone. Margaret’s newly launched Vegan Cook Book – look out for some tempting teasers on page 18 – is packed full of healthy meal ideas.

The New Luxury is the theme of this issue of SA HOMEOWNER, and we are so excited to be part of this magazine this June. Of course, At Home will also be available from all Hirsch’s stores. Luxury means different things to

Making The Most Of Our Home Spaces

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ne of the many lessons this last 12 months has taught us is to learn to appreciate HOME! We caught up with three couples (including lovely Allegro Dinkwanyane

and her son Elohim, pictured with me above) from three different

Let’s shop Airfryers..................................................... 16 Coffee machines.....................................22 Kitchen luxuries......................................... 24 Washer/dryer combos.............................. 52

Final word Website explosion...................................... 1 Mobile phones.......................................... 51 Networking entrepreneurs........................ 54 Giving back............................................... 58 Stockists................................................... 60

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different people, and we are sure you will find something in both magazines that will appeal to your own sense of luxury!

Enjoy the read, and enjoy spending time in your own luxurious home space!

Glenda Thompson, Editor. www.getunoticed.co.za

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MESSAGE FROM THE

Family 42 YEARS ON, THE HIRSCH’S ARE STILL

GOING STRONG AND BUILDING A CLEAR VISION FOR THE FUTURE

 MARGARET

Over the years my

passion has always been empowering women and entrepreneurs to be the best

 ALLAN

At the beginning of 2020

they can be. I help them to start their

we had a clear vision. Or so we thought.

businesses, upscale, and take them to

We had great plans for the year and it was

new heights. With the advent of Covid-19

going to be an exciting time for Hirsch’s

in 2020 all this had to go online because

– changing from operating as a Trust to

we couldn’t get together.

a PTY Ltd. Hirsch’s was 41 years old, we

Zoom and networking virtually

were growing up and planning for a future

presented us with a whole new

with our new management team and new

world. We could network with people

directors, and then wham, we were hit

from around the country, and even

with a hammer in the form of Covid-19.

internationally. It was just amazing.

The amazing thing was, once we

This year we have upscaled our

had picked ourselves up off the floor,

virtual meetings with over 100 people

we started planning and preparing

attending on a regular basis. Women in

and were very fortunate. People were

business and entrepreneurs still need

staying at home and wanted the

to do business and communicate with

products we were selling.

each other, and most importantly, we

2020 turned out to be a booming year for us, and I am so grateful to our team members who worked with us. We had

all love to discuss things and need someone to listen to us.

At all our meetings we are

members of staff working from home to

committed to having the best possible

keep safe, customers supported us, and

speakers, and it is my wish that all the

the new management team at Hirsch’s

businesswomen and entrepreneurs in

showed us that even through times of

this country can get together as one

great difficulty we could make a plan,

cohesive force to take their businesses

implement it and grow.

and this country to new heights.

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If you compare certain aspects of

We have been evolving to keep up

your life with your day-to-day living in

with what our clients have asked us for,

usual women in business and cooking

April 2020 and then fast forward to your

and one such product is good quality,

demonstrations. I have had wonderful

average day in April 2021, there really

well-made furniture. We support local

feedback from people who had virtually

has been some massive growth. Online

manufacturers with 90% of our lounge

given up during the pandemic. They

shopping, for instance, whether it be for

suites being manufactured in our

have been encouraged to turn the

appliances, food, clothes or basic office

hometown of Durban. When next you

corner and step into the light – it is

essentials, has grown tremendously.

pop into any Hirsch’s shop, please try

always there just waiting to be found.

If you are a woman in business, or an

Many South Africans were previously

out our super comfortable locally made

unsure about shopping online, but given

lounge suites. Whether it is full leather

entrepreneur, please feel free to contact

the pandemic that faced us, we had

or fabric, we have a large range of well-

me any time – just email margaret@

to get clicking! Our clicks were met by

priced furniture, with most of it available

hirschs.co.za – and I will come back to

retailers who went above and beyond

for quick delivery from our warehouses.

you as soon as I get a gap. Just know

to deliver, and user friendly apps which

Another category that goes hand in

it will all be fine in the end, and if it’s not

allow easy product selection and driver

hand with the beautiful appliances we

fine, it’s not the end yet!

tracking, make online shopping a

sell is our bakeware and cookware. Look

breeze. So no real reason to go back to

out for our Jamie Oliver pot sets, Zwilling

trolley pushing and packet carrying.

knives, Mason Cash mixing bowls,

 LUCI

We have all seen that

Appliances have always been

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I have regular coffee chats and online goal-setting workshops as well as the

Progressive lemon squeezers or Oxo

meme, “When asked where you saw

a necessary part of all homes,

spatulas. And if you’re looking for that

yourself in five years’ time, bet none of

but lockdown placed a greater value

perfect gadget or unique wedding gift –

you thought this. Thanks 2020!” While

on them as more time has been spent

look no further than Hirsch’s.

this might be true, 2020 was anything

with families enjoying the home and all

When Hirsch’s first started out we

but predictable. Most of our lives went

it has to offer. Many families decided to

were called Hirsch’s Electrical Repairs

from 180 miles an hour to a grinding

upgrade their kitchens, extend lounges

which then evolved to Hirsch’s Appliance

halt, only to start up again in the slow

and finally create that “man cave” they

Specialists. In 2001 we evolved once

lane. But we all have to admit, it did

had been dreaming of. Technology

again to Hirsch’s Home Stores – so much

bring some good with the bad.

allows us to share product information in

more than just an appliance shop.

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many forms – online videos, 3D pictures and virtual tours are possible. All this made the online selection of products a breeze. Now if we could just find a way to virtually get our bodies to the gym!

 RICHARD

We celebrate 42

years in business in 2021, and it’s great to look back to see how far we have come, and to thank all our wonderful clients for their support over the years. When my Dad started the business in 1979, we only did appliance repairs, but over time have evolved to carrying an enormous range of appliances, lounge suites, bar stools, TVs and TV stands, which are on display in our stores around the country.

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AT HOME :: COVER STORY

Home HEART OF THE

WE CAUGHT UP WITH THREE COUPLES FROM

DIFFERENT PROVINCES TO FIND OUT ABOUT THEIR TREASURED UNWINDING SPOT AFTER A BUSY DAY AT WORK – AND ALL THREE HAD A PENCHANT FOR HANGING OUT IN THEIR KITCHENS

Bringing In The Sunshine Sharing the cover for this issue is the CEO of Hirsch’s, Richard, with his lovely

His and Hirsch’s which they collaborated on when they got married eight years ago.

“Simone and I have always had a

wife Simone. We loved their sunny, bright

profound love of food: preparing it,

and totally seamless kitchen in their home

cooking it, but most of all, eating it. The

in uMhlanga, KZN.

book was a celebration of the food we

We enjoyed watching them effortlessly whip up the most tantalising lunch for our

love,” says Richard.

Is there another cook book on the horizon

bi-monthly Kitchen Capers Zoom event,

for them? “Simone and I absolutely loved

with recipes taken from their cook book

working on our first cook book together,

however, that was before we had our children and had a little more time. Maybe in a few years’ time there could be another cook book,” says Richard.

We chatted to Richard and Simone about one of their favourite places in the home – their kitchen. “Our kitchen has really become the heart of our home. It is where homework is done, where we eat breakfast and dinner together. When 10 • AT HOME WITH HIRSCH’S

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we designed the kitchen we had the hob

with a downdraft extractor fan which fits

facing the breakfast nook in the kitchen so

in neatly behind the hob and pulls all the

that while cooking, we could still talk and

steam and smoke down which is then

gadgets? “For convenience and quick

interact with each other,” says Simone.

ducted out of the house through

and easy meals, we love our Airfryer,

the floor.

Nutribullet and food processor. Our most

Favourite feature? “We love that our kitchen is white with very clean lines. It also has great storage with a seamless look.”

“We also chose to go with a fully

cupboard and find a fridge inside.”

Favourite small appliances and kitchen

loved kitchen gadgets include Jamie Oliver

integrated fridge so it has matching

and Tefal cookware, Pyrex glassware,

cupboard doors on the front, giving

Progressive magnet measuring scoops,

didn’t want an extractor fan hanging

the kitchen a nice clean look. People

Oxo egg lifter – they’re all simple, but

down from the ceiling so decided to go

are often amazed when they open a

wonderfully efficient items!”

Their choice of appliances? “We really

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Successful Entrepreneur, Influencer And Chef We popped around to visit Allegro Dinkwanyane and her little pride and joy,

about her favourite spaces, favourite

challenging and exciting at the same

foods, favourite gadgets.

time. Working from home has allowed

her son Elohim, in Allegro’s lovely, super

“I lead a very busy lifestyle by choice

me to spend even more time with my son

functional home in Gauteng. We wanted

and am naturally a multitasker, so I didn’t

and I’m incredibly grateful for that,” says

to get an idea of how a single mum and

encounter any huge changes during

Allegro smiling at Elohim.

successful businesswoman has coped

lockdown. However, I had to adjust my

How would you describe your decor

over the past year, and also find out more

worklife routine – which has been both

style? “My decor style literally changes

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colour in spring/summer, then tone things down in winter, but my overall style is glam farmhouse. I love neutral tones with a touch of black and silver.”

Favourite features in your home?

“Definitely my artwork and some souvenir pieces that I have collected from my travels around the world.”

“I lead a very busy lifestyle by choice and am naturally a multitasker, so I didn’t encounter any huge changes during lockdown”

precise and quick. I’m all about making delicious recipes in half the time.

Although I enjoy cooking, I don’t like spending hours in the kitchen if there’s a faster alternative. My other favourite gadget is my Nutribullet – it helps me make my yummy morning smoothies.”

Exciting things lined up for the future?

“I’m currently working on a few books simultaneously and hope to launch them

Favourite meals? “My favourite meals to make include seafood pasta and

flavoured, which are quick and easy to

in the near future. My company, Orgella

chicken curry. I’m a huge seafood and

make and delicious.”

Group, is going through some exciting

chicken fan. I also love baking and my

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with every season. I like to add a pop of

Favourite appliance and kitchen

changes and growth post-lockdown.

son is always with me in the kitchen

gadgets? “I love my electric onion

Being an entrepreneur is challenging but

trying to help me and get a taste of what

chopper because no one really enjoys

in my work it’s always exciting and worth

I’m making. My go-to muffins are vanilla

chopping onions manually and it’s

all the hard work.”

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Unwinding In Their Happy Place Saumya Gautum and her husband Siddharth – both doctors in the Cape – lead busy lives, and when they’re at home they like nothing better than to unwind in their beautiful home in the Western Cape, the focal point for them being the kitchen which they recently renovated.

“We designed our kitchen to be contemporary, sleek and beautiful. I wanted to create a space that was fresh, airy, bright and which incorporated the outdoor elements. We chose a colour combination of Caraz green and Iceberg white, which are known to bring prosperity, peace, harmony and good luck. I wanted our kitchen to exude happiness and positivity,” explained Saumya when asked about the inspiration behind their kitchen.

Smeg and Siemens appliances. Both

Most of my recipes have been passed

brands are known for their reliability,

down through the generations on my

a place to enjoy good food with family and

excellent engineering and high quality.

mother’s side, so it’s a bit of a secret.

friends. It helps turn meal preparation into a

Their designs enhance the aesthetics and

However, I’m more than happy to share

pleasurable activity amidst the busy hustle

luxuriousness of my kitchen.”

them. For starters there would be Paneer

“My kitchen is the epicentre of my home,

and bustle of life. It provides a complete experience,” adds Saumya.

Favourite appliance? “I am a fan of

Favourite go-to menu when you have

Cauliflower Roti Rolls, Vegan Baked

guests? “I love to serve a variety of

Eggplant, and Vegan Thai Stir Fry. For

authentic Indian cuisines to my guests.

the main course there would be Paneer Spinach Green Curry (Palak Paneer),

“My kitchen is the epicentre of my home, a place to enjoy good food with family and friends” yellow lentils (Dal), Dry Chickpea Curry, Indian Basmati Organic Rice, and Multigrain Rotis. This would be followed

by Vegan Chocolate Ice-cream and Mango Sorbet for dessert.”

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LET’S SHOP :: AIRFRYERS

Airfryers THE MAGIC OF

TIME SAVING AND GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH, THE AIRFRYER IS A MUSTHAVE ADDITION TO ANY KITCHEN

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his amazing little kitchen

In a nutshell, here’s how it works:

It’s exactly like deep-frying food but

helper has surged in

The top section of an airfryer contains

with a fraction of the amount of oil –

popularity over the last

a heating mechanism and a fan. You

between one and two teaspoons is

few years. It’s the perfect

pop food into the basket supplied, and

all you need.

appliance for people on

when you turn the airfryer on, hot air

There is so much you can fry in an

the move, and for those who love fast

rushes down and around the food –

airfryer – from frozen chips to a full

food, but want to keep it healthy.

and this is what makes the food crisp.

chicken – and if you love your roast

 PHILIPS PREMIUM AIRFRYER XXL Gorgeous in a glossy black with copper finish, this airfryer does the thinking for you.

Simply choose a food type, press the button to cook, and the smart sensor automatically adjusts the time and temperature required.

This model is the only airfryer with fat removing technology – separating and capturing excess fat. It’s also super easy to clean and all the removable parts are dishwasher safe. HIRSCH’S CODE: 72318SUP

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Designed as an all-inone airfryer, this model

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 THE DNA AIRFRYER

includes a dehydrator, rotisserie and toaster, and of course you can also bake, roast, grill and fry healthy meals with less fat. It comes with a glass touch-control panel and stainless steel casing with a 14,5-litre capacity.

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veggies, it’s the perfect product

batch of muffins in your airfryer, or

frozen chips cooked in the airfryer

to whip up a batch of delicious,

perhaps delicious crispy pumpkin,

contain between 4g and 6g of fat as

nutritious veggies. You can also make

banana or apple fritters.

compared to deep-fried chips that

crunchy finger snacks in no time at

The health aspect of air-fried food

contain 17g of fat per serving! The

all, from chips to chicken nuggets

is a good reason to find a permanent

best thing is, you won’t have the smell

and mozzarella sticks. And if baking

spot on your countertop for one

of fat hanging in the air as you would

is your thing, you can bake a small

of these products. For instance,

from a deep-fryer.

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 INSTANT VORTEX The Instant Vortex airfryer has been designed to incorporate superfast cooking times, larger capacity, is easy to clean, and has simple userfriendly controls. It also incorporates Instant Pot’s smart programme technology to allow you to set and forget. The touchscreen and dial controls provide instant control over all cooking sessions.

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AT HOME :: VEGAN FOOD

Vegan

JUST LOVING

MARGARET’S LATEST COOK BOOK CELEBRATING HER LOVE FOR VEGAN FOOD HAS JUST HIT THE SHELVES IN HIRSCH’S

been a vegetarian for most of her life, and more recently became vegan. She is about to launch her well researched Vegan Cook Book.

“I’m delighted that I took the plunge. Consuming a plant-based diet has made a huge difference to my health. I feel so much fitter and seem to have more energy than some people half my age. However, it’s not an easy route. It takes a lot of discipline, courage and preparation. My book shows that you don’t have to eat boring food if you’re vegan.

There are a lot of fantastic options you can eat that are really good for you. Meals are quick and easy to prepare, your grocery bill will be much lighter, and you will feel so much better

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too,” says Margaret.

Here are some of our favourite recipes from the book.

KALE AND BUCKWHEAT SALAD INGREDIENTS: 1 cup

ith the

(250ml) buckwheat (or

pandemic,

sub wheat berries, bulgar

consumers

wheat, quinoa, or other

have become a

grain); 1 bunch kale (4-5

lot more health conscious and

cups), finely chopped; 4

have been researching ways to

Tbsp (60ml) olive oil; 1 garlic

live healthier lives. According

clove, finely minced; 1 Tbsp

to Google trends, in 2020

(15ml) lemon zest; 1/2 tsp

interest in veganism reached

(2,5ml) salt; 1 bunch (1-2

an all-time high and is now

cups) flat leaf parsley, very

twice as popular as it was five

finely chopped (tender

years ago – and is not showing

stems, OK); 1/4 cup (60ml)

any signs of slowing down.

red onion, finely chopped;

Buying wholeheartedly

1 cup (250ml)

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pomegranate seeds; 1/2  Margaret and her Sous Chef, Lindsay Kleynhans.

cup (125ml) toasted almonds,

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(5ml) turmeric; 1 tsp (5ml) ground coriander; chilli flakes, to taste; ¼ cup (60ml) sesame seeds; ¼ cup (60ml) sunflower seeds; small bunch parsley, chopped; salt and pepper TO MAKE: Cabbage: Slice the core of the cabbage and separate desired amount of cabbage leaves. Pre-boil for 3 minutes each and lay them flat on to a board.

Filling: Cook the cous cous as per package instructions. Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan, cook onions until translucent. In the meantime peel and roughly grate sweet potatoes. Add to onion, continue cooking for a further 2 minutes. chopped, slivered, or sliced;

then add lemon juice,

Add vegetable broth, cover

1 Tbsp (15ml) lemon juice,

allspice and cinnamon. Mix

pan and cook gently. Add

and more to taste; 1/2

and taste, adding

turmeric, cumin, coriander,

tsp (2,5ml) allspice, more

more salt, allspice and lemon

chilli flakes to taste, sesame

to taste; 1/2 tsp (2,5ml)

to your liking. If making ahead,

and sunflower seeds. Adjust

cinnamon (optional)

make sure to re-taste before

taste with salt and pepper.

Garnishings: Avocado,

serving as the buckwheat will

Stir in parsley.

peppadew and sliced red

soak up much of the salt and

cabbage.

lemon, so usually more will

TO MAKE: Place buckwheat (or grain of your

need to be added.

To serve: Add slices

choice) in a pot of salted

of avocado and top with

water. Bring to boil, lower

peppadew and sliced red

heat, cover, simmer gently

cabbage.

until tender, 30-40 minutes.

Drain. Place kale in a large bowl. Add oil, salt, garlic and lemon zest. Massage the

STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS INGREDIENTS: Whole

Cabbage rolls: Preheat

STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE

oven to 180°C. Place cabbage leaves on a chopping board and remove

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups

lower part of the leaf, where

(500ml) strawberries, fresh

the stem is very thick. Place

or frozen; 1 banana; ¼

a little filling more or less in

cup (60ml) dairy-free milk,

the middle of leaf. Roll leaf

unsweetened, you can

up and tuck in the open end.

add more milk if you like

Arrange cabbage rolls in a

it thinner; 2 Tbsp (30ml)

dish, in a tight, single layer.

kale with clean hands until

cabbage leaves; 1 cup (250ml)

maple syrup, optional

Pour broth over rolls to barely

it becomes tenderised, 4-5

cous cous; 2 Tbsp (30ml)

TO MAKE: Get out your

cover them. Bake for about

minutes. Add parsley, onion,

sunflower oil; 2 chopped

blender or food processor.

35 minutes or until rolls are

pomegranate, almonds and

onions; 500ml sweet potatoes;

buckwheat. Toss to combine,

500ml vegetable broth; 1 tsp

Add all ingredients and blend until smooth.

nicely coloured and cabbage is cooked through.

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BANANA COCONUT FRENCH TOAST INGREDIENTS: Ripe

container because it easily accommodates the sliced bread. However, you can use whatever bowl or container

banana; medium-size can full-

you have. Start by mashing

fat coconut milk; cinnamon;

banana with a fork in a bowl.

vanilla essence; salt; bread

A ripe or slightly over-ripe

of choice

banana will work best. Mash

Toppings: Maple syrup,

until it turns into a liquidy

coconut flakes, berries, vegan

purée. Add in full-fat coconut

bacon, etc

milk. Mix banana and

TO MAKE: If you are

coconut milk together, add

using a full loaf of bread,

cinnamon, vanilla extract,

cut into slices about ¾

and salt. Stir thoroughly until

on each side for about 10

soon as one side becomes

of an inch thick. This

well combined. If it’s a little

seconds, and then load them

golden brown, flip, wait,

should give you a properly

chunky, that’s fine.

into skillet. Only start the

remove, and repeat. Once the

Warm up a non-stick skillet

soaking process if you have

production line gets started,

retaining a soft, custardy

over medium heat. One at a

room to immediately put it

you can quickly start turning

inside. We make our batter

time, dunk bread slices into

in the skillet, otherwise it will

them out. Garnish with

in a square Tupperware

batter, allowing them to soak

become oversaturated. As

desired toppings.

browned outside while

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LET’S SHOP :: COFFEE MACHINES

AT LAST! SOMETHING THAT SMELLS AROMATIC, TASTES GOOD ON THE PALATE, IS COMFORTING AND GOOD FOR YOU. THREE CHEERS TO THE PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE

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KEEP CALM & DRINK un fact! As well as helping

Coffee

A study published in the Alimentary

the reduction of oxidative stress and

you ease into the day, keep

Pharmacology & Therapeutics, wrote:

you calm and in a happy

Coffee comprises over a thousand

inflammation, and anti-carcinogenesis.

place, coffee can actually

compounds, many of which are

the largest ranges of coffee machines

help to boost your brain

biologically active and may affect

in the country. You’ll be spoilt for choice

power and metabolism – and the good

human health. The biological effects of

when you check out our website on

news is it could also lower the risk of

coffee include stimulation of the central

www.hirschs.co.za. Here are some to

type 2 diabetes!

nervous system, primarily by caffeine,

choose from.

Another fun fact! Hirsch’s has one of

 NESPRESSO WHITE CITIZ AND MILK In a hurry for your early morning fix?

Then this is the machine that should fit perfectly into your daily routine.

It heats to brewing in just 25 seconds and automatically switches off after nine minutes. – D123

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 PHILIPS 5400 SERIES Fresh bean coffee, including espresso, cappuccino and latte macchiato, all made at the touch of a button!

The machine is easy to set up and can be cleaned in as little as 15 seconds. What’s not to love?

 SMEG What a pleasure! Taste fresh and aromatic coffee made in the comfort of your home with Smeg’s first beanto-cup coffee machine (Model No: BCC02TPMEU).

Available at all Hirsch’s stores soon.

BEAN THERE FAIR TRADE COFFEE

COMING SOON

If you buy your coffee machine from Hirsch’s, it makes sense to buy your beans from them at the same time. Bean There coffee – a roaster of single origin African Direct Fair Trade coffee – is available in different size bags in all Hirsch’s stores. The Direct Fair Trade model means producers receive a fair payment for their coffee through equal engagement, regardless of market fluctuations, which ensures their community development and empowerment.

When considering the quality and taste of coffee, it’s important to note that across the world the best quality coffees grow in tropical and sub-tropical regions, in rich volcanic soil and at high altitudes. Bean There coffees are grown in the rich volcanic soil of the mountains of the Rift Valley (central Africa), but they all taste quite unique, and these unique characteristics can be attributed to the tree varieties.

 MIELE CM 6150 Miele’s CM 6150 free-standing bean-to-cup coffee machines are designed to make a wide variety of coffee specialties. ComfortClean technology ensures that the many machine parts can be easily cleaned in the dishwasher.

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LET’S SHOP :: KITCHEN LUXURIES

Luxuries LIFE’S

WE ALL LOVE THOSE EXTRA LUXURIES. THEY BOOST OUR SELF-ESTEEM …

GIVE US A SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT … AND WHAT A TREAT TO REWARD

YOURSELF WITH SOMETHING YOU HAVE LUSTED AFTER FOR YEARS. THE BOTTOM LINE? IF SOMETHING MAKES YOU HAPPY – BUY IT! HIRSCH’S IS JAM-PACKED WITH SO MANY LOVELY LITTLE – AND LARGE – HOME LUXURIES TO CHOOSE FROM. HERE’S OUR BEST SELECTION  SMEG DOLCE & GABBANA TOASTER The unmistakable Sicilian inspired silk screen and litho decoration puts this gorgeous two-slice toaster in a class of its own. It has three pre-set programmes and six browning levels.

 THE LIEBHERR SIDE-BY-SIDE FRIDGE WITH WINE COOLER BioFresh-Plus offers even more flexibility for the individual storage of food. The adjustable temperature range of 0°C and -2°C keeps various food, such as fruit, vegetables, fish, seafood and meat at the perfect temperature.

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LET’S SHOP :: KITCHEN LUXURIES

Smeg Symphony cookers are design icons, designed to deliver excellent results

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 SMEG SYMPHONY COOKERS

and crafted to add a real wow factor to any contemporary kitchen space. Like all Smeg appliances, these cookers boast sleek modern design aesthetics that go hand in hand with versatility, maximum cooking space and a host of brilliant features that will make cooking and entertaining an absolute breeze.

ZWILLING KNIVES  Most discerning chefs love their kitchen knives! Zwilling knives and knife sets are available from all branches of Hirsch’s. These slick and classy German made knives will last forever and will make food prepping a pleasure, not a chore.

 MIELE’S SGS FREE-STANDING WINE UNIT Miele’s free-standing wine unit provides the perfect storage conditions for all your wines – boasting separate temperature zones,

 SMEG DOLCE & GABBANA KETTLE The Sicilian inspired silk screen and litho decoration

optimum wine protection through UV filters in the tinted glass fronts,

on the Smeg Dolce & Gabbana range is what gives

and odourless refrigeration thanks to Active AirClean filters. It also offers

these unique products the edge. The kettle comes

perfect presentation via built-in LED lighting, and optimum enjoyment of

with a removable stainless steel limescale filter and

your wine collection with its SommelierSet.

has a soft touch opening lid. Power range: 2400W.

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LET’S SHOP :: KITCHEN LUXURIES

 THE LIEBHERR 453 – Humidor Liebherr’s humidor provides the perfect climatic conditions for storing or aging cigars over a long period. A high-quality touch electronic control system in conjunction with humidity sensors ensures accurate compliance with the temperature and humidity required.

 VERIMARK’S BASTILLE POT SET Who wouldn’t want a set of these gorgeous pots in their kitchen? The Bastille Waterless System is the healthiest way to cook. The pots are made from the highest quality stainless steel and come with a lifetime guarantee.

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 THE LIEBHERR COLOURLINE FRIDGE (CNNO 4313) We love the colours of Liebherr’s NoFrost colourline fridge-freezers. Food is frozen with chilled recirculating air, and any humidity is expelled.

As a result, the freezer is always free of ice, and food no longer frosts over.

 KRUPS DIGITAL ICE-CREAM MAKER We love the fact that the Krups Ice-cream Maker lets you easily keep track of the progress of your setting icecream with its digital display system. It also plays a little tune when the ice-cream is ready! You can prepare up to 1-litre of delicious ice-cream, sorbet or frozen yogurt in the machine. HIRSCH’S CODE: 72826

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LET’S SHOP :: GIFTS

Carrol Boyes THE LUXURY OF

JUST REMEMBERED YOU NEED TO BUY A WEDDING OR BIRTHDAY GIFT AND TIME IS SHORT? HIRSCH’S AND CARROL BOYES TO THE RESCUE. HIRSCH’S HAS A WIDE RANGE OF SMALL APPLIANCES THAT MAKE SUPER GIFTS, AND CARROL BOYES – NOW IN A SELECTION OF HIRSCH’S STORES – HAS A SUPERB RANGE OF GIFT IDEAS

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proudly South African brand, Carrol Boyes products have been in vogue for over three decades, and now Hirsch’s are delighted to be stockists

of these beautiful pieces. When she started her business 30 years ago, the late Carrol Boyes’ fascination with sculpture and the human form led her to produce unusual pewter-handled cutlery and other items which she made at home and sold at Cape Town’s Greenmarket Square. The public quickly fell in love with her quirky and functional products, and within three years Carrol was making and selling around 70 000 items a year.

To meet the demand, Carrol built a factory on her father’s farm in Limpopo and trained a local workforce, becoming one of the largest employers in the area at the time. An aluminium foundry enabled

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her to create much larger sculptures, and in 2000 a stainless steel division introduced dishwasher-proof cutlery to the range. Soon, Carrol began to work with other specialist manufacturers, and many new materials were introduced, including wood, leather, glass, ceramics and textiles.

Carrol applied her style to many different items over the years, expanding into a range of wine, chocolates and bath and body care products.

Now under the leadership of her brother Charles, Carrol Boyes products can be found in homes around the world. H

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AT HOME :: FOODIE FUN

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irsch’s has been hosting their popular Kitchen Capers events for three years now – instore and now, very successfully, online! Foodies, bloggers and

anyone interested in learning something new about food have either Zoomed into the events held at different venues or have watched on Margaret’s Facebook live feed on her page.

LOCKDOWN HAS NOT STOPPED THE HIRSCH TEAM FROM

Margaret has managed to be present

SHARING THEIR LOVE OF EVERYTHING RELATED TO FOOD.

at some of the events and has loved the

WHERE THERE’S A WILL THERE’S A WAY, AND NOW THEY’RE

interaction – both with guest chefs and the virtual audience.

TICKLING TASTEBUDS VIRTUALLY!

Guest chefs have come up with some wonderfully inspiring ideas. From catering

Back-to-school lunchbox ideas. Margaret with Christine Cappendale.

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 Izelle Hoffman and Margaret. Veganinspired chocolate pancakes from Jen at

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Roots. Chef Gerhard’s starter. Food ideas for a small function.

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for a small function with guest chef, food

some super health-packed meals in the

The back-to-school lunchbox ideas

stylist, chef and baker, Lucy Markewicz

Bosch kitchen at the Centurion branch,

that Margaret and her Sous Chef Lindsay

showing how to make a quick and easy

as well as vegan chef and the owner of

Kleynhans put together were a huge

Poached Prawn Vietnamese Rice Wraps

Roots Café and Deli, Jen Swanepoel,

hit with the audience, as were some

… to some delicious Greek Mezze platter

who has showcased some mouth-

wonderfully African-inspired meals

delights with the Eat Greek team Nick

watering vegan meals in the Bosch

from Chef Lesego and some quick and

Papadopoulos and Eric Edwards. There

kitchen at Hirsch’s in Ballito.

healthy business lunch ideas from top

was a magnificent curry demonstration

Margaret and Allan have also joined

businesswoman Nomfundo Mcoyi.

that took place at the Oyster Box Hotel

the talented chef and owner of the

More recently, Margaret joined Christine

with Chef Nair showing off his skills, and

Jackie Cameron School of Food and

Cappendale in her Kitchen in the Cape

a magnificent three-course gourmet meal

Wine, Jackie Cameron, for some

where they both whipped up an effortless

put together by FoodInc’s Chef Gerhard.

magnificent braai feast demonstrations

four-course meal together.

A regular guest chef has been the

on the Weber – with Jackie’s pupils

If you would like to join our Kitchen

lovely cook book author and lifestyle

helping out along the way and adding

Capers events on Zoom, please contact

chef Izelle Hoffman who has produced

their own touch of magic.

shane@hirschs.co.za

Margaret with Chef Lesego Semenya. Margaret with her vegan spread at the

Jackie Cameron School of Food and Wine. Spices in waiting at the Oyster Box

Hotel. Eric and Nick from Eat Greek with their Mezze platter selection.

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AT HOME :: GARDENING ISSUE 13 WINTER 2021

Cattleya Love Knot.

Vanda Josephine van Brero.

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Phalaenopis on a tree trunk.

An all-time favourite – Phalaenopsis.

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THE GLORIOUSNESS OF

Orchids ENJOY THE BEAUTY AND LUXURIOUSNESS OF ORCHIDS IN YOUR HOME ALL YEAR ROUND

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hey have adorned bridal bouquets, buttonholes,

offered advice on how to keep orchids happy and healthy.

boudoir’s – and in fact every room in the home.

¥ Water orchids mid-morning.

They’re almost as happy indoors as they are out,

¥ Don’t over water. Watering once a week is fine. Flush them

and have the ability to lift our spirits with their

under a tap or soak them in a tub of water, but make sure they

gorgeous presence.

don’t have wet feet.

There are over 33 000 different

¥ Phalaenopsis do not like direct

species in the world and new

sunlight. They like high light (not

varieties are being discovered

deep shade). They also like a lot

all the time. The luxuriousness

of air movement and humidity

of these amazing plants can

(ceiling fan is fine).

uplift the dullest setting and the

¥ Fertiliser is also important for a

saddest of moods. They are,

thriving plant. Feed them with a

of course, orchids and they

slow-release fertiliser.

have been a passion of Durban

¥ Orchids prefer being in the

resident, Melanie van Greunen,

open air, so it’s a good idea to

for most of her life.

leave them outside when you

Melanie – a previous vice-

go to work.

president of the Natal Orchid

¥ When your orchid has finished

Society (NOS) – said she fell in

flowering, keep it outside.

love with orchids when she was

¥ Orchids love being attached

only five years old and has never

to trees. If you want to go this

lost her love for these amazing

route, attach the orchid to a tree

plants which she nurtures in her

with an old stocking and hang it

garden and home close to the

upside down. This only applies

beach in Durban North.

to the Phalaenopsis.

Orchids are often the “go to” gift if one is looking for a plant as

¥ If you need to re-pot your  Melanie van Greunen with a Miltonia var Moreliana.

orchid, do not use soil or

a present, but it’s a sad fact of life that the majority of orchid recipients have absolutely no idea how to take care of this precious, delicate flowering plant.

Melanie shared some tips with us on how to care for the most readily available orchid in South Africa – the Phalaenopsis – and

compost. Moss or small pieces of bark with a sprinkling of polystyrene balls (to aerate) is fine.

Note: Melanie will be holding an open gardens orchid fair on August 7. Email Melanie on reservation@fairwaydurban.co.za if you would like to attend.

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AT HOME :: PROPERTY

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ogether with Bosch, Hirsch’s recently got involved with Nova Stella, a unique development catering to the over 50s

in Shaka’s Rock on the KZN North Coast. Situated just five minutes from Ballito and Salt Rock, this development, which is in the little town where Allan Hirsch grew up, will be the first of its kind on the North Coast to offer smart retirement

A great

PARTNERSHIP

solutions to a vitally important sector of the community.

Consisting of 53 spacious, two and three-bedroom pet friendly apartments, most with a sea view, Nova Stella have partnered with Hirsch’s and Bosch to offer appliance packages to the first 25 purchasers.

Nova Stella will have a clubhouse for regular social gatherings, and a

HIRSCH’S HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN HELPING TO FURNISH HOMES ON HOUSING ESTATES AROUND SOUTH AFRICA, PROVIDING APPLIANCES, FURNITURE, BEDS

health and wellness centre. Residents will also have access to a registered nurse who can conduct regular wellness evaluations.

AND AIRCONS. AS HIRSCH’S HAS BECOME RENOWNED

Units are priced from R2,195,000. To

AS A ONE-STOP “HOMESTORE”, THEY HAVE BEEN THE

find out more about Nova Stella, contact

COMPANY OF CHOICE

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their director of sales, Greg Simmonds: greg@dwellproperties.co.za

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The Whirlpool W Collection From starters to desserts, all at once.

The new Whirlpool W Collection 6TH SENSE oven (W7 OM 44 BS1H) with its unique feature Cook4 can cook up to 4 different dishes at the same time without mixing flavours or aromas ensuring maximum time with family and friends. Starter, main courses, and dessert can be cooked in a single cavity without compromising on quality. All of them will come out perfectly delicious, keeping their own flavour. Not only will you be a great cook but also quick in delivering a full 4 course meal! Perfect for preparing large amount of food when you have plenty of guests.

The W Collection oven also features BakeSense, whose intelligent sensors monitor the level of humidity within the oven cavity, adjusting the time and temperature as necessary and switching off the oven when the food is ready.

The result is always deliciously crispy and brown outside and surprisingly soft and tender inside. With BakeSense cooking will be a pleasure.

The new Whirlpool W Collection microwave oven (W7 MW461) can replace up to 5 appliances in your home with features such as CrispFry, convection oven, steam, boil and microwave. Cook delicious dishes with a fried texture and taste without the use of oil using CrispFry. This function combines the crisping action with forced air convection technology to deliver crispy, delicious and healthy dishes quickly allowing you to spend more time with your loved ones.

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AT HOME :: GOOD HEALTH

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here’s no denying it, fruit and vegetables are good for us. According to dietary guidelines (thanks to Healthline

for the data), it is suggested we should eat two cups of fruit and two-and-a-half cups of vegetables every day to help manage our weight and reduce the risk of dread diseases.

To help make it simple, fun and easy to eat the required amount of fruit and vegetables on a daily basis, we should invest in two awesome little handy health boosters – the juicer and the blender. Within seconds you can whip up a delicious glass of freshly squeezed fruit or veggies with the

boosters HEALTH

TWO NIFTY APPLIANCES ARE ALL YOU NEED TO GET THE MOST OUT OF FRUIT AND VEGGIES FOR YOUR FAMILY’S HEALTH  RUSSELL HOBBS STAINLESS STEEL JUG BLENDER

We love the fact that this jug comes with a removable filter cap for easy filling. There are also five speeds and a pulse function for increased control when processing. Easy to clean and dishwasher safe. HIRSCH’S CODE: 2186SUP

 DEFY JUICE EXTRACTOR This extractor has an extra large feed chute which is awesome if you love popping in a large bunch of spinach or a fat green apple – which wouldn’t fit in your average chute. The parts are easily detached for washing purposes. Capacity: 1,5-litres; power: 800W. HIRSCH’S CODE: 466855SUP 40 • AT HOME WITH HIRSCH’S

A Super Health Kick

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Vegan Cook Book – a great health lift for you and your family, with love from Hirsch’s!

juicer, or create a super nutritious

for our digestive tract. Interestingly

smoothie with the blender.

enough, according to research,

Let’s explore the benefits of both juicing and blending: Juicing: It’s easier to absorb nutrients; fresh juice has a more

blended fruit has a higher concentration of the beneficial compounds found in the fibrous membrane of the fruit.

concentrated amount of vitamins and nutrients.

Blending: You get to consume

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To tempt you even further, here are some delicious recipes from Margaret’s brand-new

Whether you decide to juice your fruit and veggies or blend them, we have some super

the juice and the fibre in the fruit

products available from Hirsch’s

or vegetables – which is important

to help you along the way. H

 NUTRIBULLET BALANCE The Nutribullet has become a must-have item for many households.

PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA SMOOTHIE INGREDIENTS: 3 bananas, peeled, quartered and

The Balance is equipped with Bluetooth Smart Tech and will pair with your Smart device to display nutritional content in real time! Power: 1200W. HIRSCH’S CODE: 68568

frozen; 4 Tbsp (60ml) peanut butter; 1 cup (240ml) soy milk (or other non-dairy milk); 2 pitted dates TO MAKE: Add all ingredients to a blender.

Blend until smooth. Serve with extra peanut butter drizzled over, sliced banana and crushed peanuts on top (optional).

CLASSIC GREEN SMOOTHIE INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup (125ml) spinach; 1/4 cup (60ml) soy milk, unsweetened; 1 Tbsp (15ml) peanut butter, unsalted; 1/2 cup (125ml) vegan yogurt, plain, non-fat; 1/3 cup (80ml) ice-cubes TO MAKE: Add ingredients in the order listed and blend until smooth.

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Samsung Wind-Free™ AR9500T

Even more comfort with even cleaner air, thanks to the Samsung WindfreeTM airconditioner.

Having ultimate comfort is one thing, but to be really comfortable you need to be breathing clean air. The Samsung Inverter WindFreeTM AR9500T wall mount’s two-step filter system is designed to improve your air quality by eliminating viruses and bacteria by up to 99% and collecting ultrafine dust and allergens with its Intertek certified Zeolite coated Tri-Care Filter. All while reducing your energy usage by 77% to save money with Inverter technology

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Up

irsch’s have been selling and repairing air-conditioning

WANT AIR-CONDITIONING UNITS THAT ARE SUPER ECO-FRIENDLY? HIRSCH AIR IS AT YOUR SERVICE ALL YEAR ROUND

LG and Samsung.

Our Hirsch Air team recommend that

energy efficient, consider buying inverter air-cons that will help you save up to

units since they started out in

air-conditioning units be serviced once a

1979. However, it was only in

year. This will involve routinely replacing

1990 that they realised they

or cleaning the filters, as clogged or dirty

Fourways Aircon, explain the difference

were selling so many units, they decided

filters block normal airflow and reduce

between inverters and non-inverter air-

to set up a division dedicated to selling,

the system’s efficiency significantly.

conditioners (the conventional kind).

installing and repairing air-conditioning

Replacing a dirty, clogged filter with a

So how do non-inverters work?

units – and that was when Hirsch Air was

clean one can lower your air-conditioner’s

Once you’ve set your desired

founded. This “cool” division has gone on

energy consumption by 15%.

to win awards year on year for being the biggest seller of several makes, including

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COOL DOWN …

WARM

If you’re looking at buying a new airconditioner and want something that is

40% on your energy bill.

Our air-conditioner suppliers,

temperature on the wall-mounted indoor unit – let’s say 22°C – the outdoor unit starts up and begins the cooling process.

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As the air-con starts up it uses more

The difference is that an inverter motor

current, then continues to run at full

is able to vary its speed as required.

speed to create cool gas.

It speeds up quickly to get the room

Pipes then carry the cooled gas from

temperature down to your desired

the compressor through to the indoor

comfort level, then slows down to an idle-

unit, where its fan blows air over the cold

like speed once the pre-set temperature

heat-exchanger piping into your room,

has been reached. In contrast, a non-

thus cooling it down.

inverter motor only runs at one speed.

Once the indoor temperature has

The result is that an inverter air-

reached the pre-set temperature, the

conditioner uses just enough electricity

outdoor compressor switches off until

to keep your room at the perfect

the temperature inside rises above the pre-set level. At this point the entire process repeats itself.

 The air-con service team on the go.

Non-inverter air-cons are less of a capital investment – and they work just

is that it may consume more electrical

fine – but in the long run, they can use

power than an inverter air-con, especially

more electricity than non-inverters.

periods during the day.

and slowing down exactly as required, and in the process it can save up to 40%

The downside of this on-off process

if you are using your air-con for long

temperature all the time – speeding up

on your energy consumption.

At Hirsch’s, our staff will happily guide you in your choice and point out

How do inverter air-conditioners work and what does the inverter actually do?

the advantages of each type of airconditioner for your needs. H

Unbelievably capable. Unmistakably iPad.

Shop from R599999

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Ecofriendly MAKE YOUR HOME

ENERGY SAVING IS ALL ABOUT WORKING TOWARDS IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENT, CUTTING DOWN YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT AND MAKING THE PLANET A BETTER PLACE FOR TOMORROW

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llan Hirsch has always been passionate about

ECO-FRIENDLY TIPS HERE ARE SOME SOUND ENERGY

energy efficiency, and

SAVING TIPS FROM ALLAN

having been in the

¥ When purchasing an appliance, check

appliance industry for

out the energy label on the product.

over four decades, he understands

An A rating is good, A+ rating is better,

that making small adjustments

and an A+++ is the best. The higher

to one’s lifestyle can make a

the rating the less electricity the product

big difference.

uses. Let’s take a fridge for example. A

“Eco-friendly appliances promote

fridge that is A+++ rated will have cold

green living which help to conserve

zones inside to keep your food cold and

energy and also prevent air, water and

fresh for longer. In many cases a more

noise pollution. They help protect the

expensive product will cost you a lot less

environment and prevent human health

in the long run.

from deteriorating. Being eco-friendly is

¥ Switch to LED bulbs.

becoming more and more important in

¥ Use cold water when washing

the world today,” says Allan.

your clothes.

Hirsch’s believe in protecting the

¥ Make sure your dishwasher is packed

GOING SOLAR

environment and therefore support

full before running it.

brands that contribute to or practice

¥ Don’t leave plugs switched on – think of

Defy recently launched their Solar

green living, and are proud to stock

the number of plugs switched on around

Hybrid Cooling range – a fridge and

eco-friendly appliances that help

the house but not in use. Switch them off.

chest freezer. Visit our Hirsch’s website

conserve resources like energy

¥ Rechargeable vacuum cleaners are

or call in at your nearest Hirsch’s branch

and water.

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Generation

MUSTHAVES

IT’S ALWAYS USEFUL TO KNOW WHAT THE DIFFERENT GENERATIONS WANT IN THEIR LIVES. IT’S ALSO INTERESTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THEIR SHOPPING HABITS

MILLENNIALS – 1981-

GEN Z – 1997-2012: Gen

1964: They are the most

Access to the internet was

1996: Millennials are the

Z were born with a cellphone

discerning and demanding

introduced at the beginning

new financial powerhouse

in their hands, are very

of their careers. They now

generation. Many of them

technologically inclined and know that any information

BABY BOOMERS – 1944-

GEN X – 1965-1980:

of all generations when it comes to shopping and

have a hybrid relationship

are parents, and to save time

have the greatest amount of

with technology, and are more

and the hassle of dragging

spending power. They prefer

likely to research online for

children around the shops,

shopping in store –

exactly what they are looking

they shop online.

as opposed to online.

for, before shopping in person.

Bubbly Aritha Aleka, a

Christine Cappendale,

Ashira and Jay Lu, new

is available to them at the click of a button.

Taliya Jade is a typical Gen Zedder. She’s a social media

parents and discerning

consultant, and could not

a multi-talented chef and

busy mum and entrepreneur,

shoppers, couldn’t live

live without her cellphone.

cook book author, says two

is definitely a typical Gen

without their Nespresso

Keeping fit is also a priority so

products top her list – her

X shopper who loves to

coffee machine to start

she loves her Nutribullet for a

trusty Kenwood Chef is her

research products – but

their day off. As busy

quick smoothie booster!

favourite appliance which she

prefers to shop in store. Best

working parents their Defy

uses regularly, and her

products? Her energy saving

dishwasher gives them

LG fridge-freezer and her

more time to spend

Smeg stove.

13-place LG dishwasher.

with little Nora.

Liked By Everyone • The inverter aircon – both, warm and cool.

• Steamer – the Genesis Garment steamer system with built-in ironing board uses steam only to give you perfect ironing results in half the time.

• Ice-maker – ice-makers have become a companion in most homes offering convenience. The SnoMaster 15kg is a favourite.

• Floorwiz Spin Tech Mop – this revolutionary system allows you to wash and spin dry the mop for perfectly clean floors.

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LET’S SHOP :: TELEVISIONS

BUYING A

TV –YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED WITH TECHNOLOGY AND THE WIDE RANGE OF TVS OUT THERE, BUYING A TV IS NOT A SIMPLE PURCHASE – BUT IT CAN BE WHEN BUYING A TV FROM HIRSCH’S

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hether

Ballito branch – who is one of

be 3m away from the TV, for a

available for streaming at

you’re

Hirsch’s top sales people – for

65” you should be 4m away,

the moment as 8K is still

a sports

answering these frequently

for a 75” you should be 5m

establishing themselves.

fan, movie

asked questions.

away, and for an 82” you

Q: What is the best

Q:

should be 6m away.

high-end TV to buy?

fanatic,

How should you

soapie slave or gamer, we all

determine what size the TV

Q: What resolution do

love our TVs, and when buying

should be for the size of

you recommend?

a new one, we need expert

room it will be going into?

4K resolution is the most

The high-end TVs available today are LG Oled, Samsung Qled and Hisense Uled.

common and the best

Q:

buying the best TV for our own

to be a certain distance from

resolution. 8K resolution gives

for when buying a TV to

particular needs. Thanks to

the TV while viewing it. For

a more detailed picture, but

watch sport?

Hirsch’s Ridwaan Khan at the

example, for a 55” you must

there aren’t much 8K movies

advice on what constitutes

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You need to allow yourself

What should one look

There are numerous points,

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size restrictions that must be taken into account. Always

but one of the advantages that

unpack your TV on to a flat

the LG Oled has is that it has

surface. If you are not sure

a one milli-second delay. LG

and cannot install – Hirsch’s

TVs have new advanced

has qualified installers to do

processors – Alpha 7 and

the job.

Alpha 9 – and are considered

Q: Is it advisable to buy an

the best in the market

extended warranty with a

contributing to superb speed

new TV?

and causing less delay.

Most definitely. Most

Q: What would one look

TVs come with a two-year

for when buying a TV for

warranty, but the extended

gaming?

warranty covers the TV for an

A Refresh Rate is important and here again the LG Oled has a special gaming feature as do other TVs.

Q:

What are the benefits of

  Power surge plugs – a must-have to avoid damage during power outages.

Available from Hirsch’s.

additional three years. This covers unlimited call outs, parts and labour. Should the TV break completely and cannot be repaired, it also

buying a Smart TV?

covers replacement of the TV

It allows you to stream on

– T’S and C’s apply.

YouTube, watch Netflix movies,

Q: Are there any useful

Google movies and even

tips you can give me with

stream on the DStv NOW app.

regards to caring for my TV if I live by the sea?

Always leave the TV on “stand-by mode” when not in use. This will allow less moisture to settle on the circuit board.

Q: How do I prevent my TV TV bracket for wall mounted TV. Available from Hirsch’s.

Q: Can I unpack and

from being damaged during

install the TV myself? If so,

power outages?

can you offer some tips on how to do this?

To unpack the TV, you

For power surges, it’s advisable to buy power surge adaptors and multi-plug

must have two people to

surge adaptors to connect

carry either side of the TV

to the TV. This protects the

and to install. If installing on a

TV from being damaged

wall, make sure it’s a dry wall.

internally with an increase

Brackets have weight and

overflow of power.

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LET’S SHOP :: MOBILE PHONES

have always

Q:

Can I trade in my

present phone for a new

been available

one at Hirsch’s or Samsung

at Samsung

Concept stores?

Yes. Hirsch’s accepts

Concept stores

over 6 000 eligible devices

(powered by Hirsch’s), but now that we have

HIRSCH’S ARE BACK IN THE MOBILE

expanded, we asked the

BUSINESS, SELLING BOTH SAMSUNG AND

experts in charge of mobile

APPLE MOBILE PHONES

sales how things were going

from all brands, not just Samsung, for trade-ins. The reduction in the purchase price we may offer for your

and what were the most

existing device will vary

commonly asked questions

depending on the make and

customers had.

model. Our instore service

Q: What are the fastest

technicians will gladly assist

selling Samsung phones

you with an assessment of your trade-in device.

at the moment?

Samsung Galaxy A12,

Q: What are some of the

Samsung Galaxy A71, and

most common faults for

Samsung Galaxy S21 seem

phones brought in for repair?

A cracked screen is the

to be the most popular.

Q: What are the fastest

most common issue which can

selling Apple phones at

be caused by the following: ¥ Phone being dropped.

the moment?

¥ Any form of exerted

Apple products generally

pressure on the screen.

are selling well – including

¥ Sitting on the phone while

iPads and Airpods. The

it’s in your back pocket.

fastest moving iPhone is the

¥ Placing the phone and

iPhone 12 256GB, but the

keys in your pocket.

iPhone 11 is still selling well.

Q: What are people

Charging port issues is another problem we see

looking for?

a lot of. When your phone

Most people look for specifications on the

experiences slow or no

following:

charging, it is often as a

¥ Speed/processing power.

result of a faulty charging

¥ Storage/internal memory.

port. The reason could be

¥ Battery life.

any of the following: ¥ Dust or debris blocking

¥ Camera resolution.

the contact or preventing

Before choosing a mobile

proper power supply.

phone, consumers should

¥ Corrosion when your

research the camera quality,

phone gets wet or you put it

screen resolution and battery life. A longer battery

for smartphones with the

to the amount of charge a

in an environment with high

life is a must for consumers

most mAh.

mobile phone battery is able

humidity.

with demanding schedules.

Q:

to deliver. The more mAh a

If you want the phone with the longest battery life, look

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WE’RE

amsung phones

What is mAh?

mAh is an abbreviation for “milliamp hours” and refers

¥ Hardware damage,

mobile phone has, the longer

usually caused when you

it will last between charges.

drop the device.

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LET’S SHOP :: WASHER-DRYER COMBOS

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asher-dryer combos combine a front loader washing machine with a tumble dryer and are usually the same size as a normal washing machine and feature the same programmes – both on the washing and the drying front. Let’s take a

look as some on the washer-dryer combos Hirsch’s have on offer.

 LG SILVER WASHER DRYER LG’s all-in-one washer and dryer saves space in your home, and best news of all is that with the ThinQ smart technology, you can manage your laundry from your device. It has a maximum wash capacity of 12kg and dry capacity of 8kg. The energy efficiency rating is an economical A and the noise level almost indiscernible.

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CLEANING TIPS FOR YOUR MACHINE ¥The outside of the machine must be wiped regularly. Keep the washing powder dish clean. ¥Don’t under or overdose with washing powder. Follow instructions on how much is required per load. ¥If using fabric softener, dilute with water to stop it from clogging up the pipes. ¥To loosen grime in the machine, once a month, run on an empty cycle with hot water and two cups of vinegar. ¥Put your small items (socks and underwear) into a pillowcase to wash them. ¥Separate colours from whites and wash separately. ¥Check pockets before putting clothing into washing machine.

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 WHIRLPOOL’S WASHER DRYER Whirlpool’s Washer Dryer is equipped with an option that helps protect colours by washing in cold water at (15°C). The Steam Refresh function helps refresh garments, neutralises unpleasant odours and relaxes the fibres by delivering steam into the drum. Whirlpool’s Wash & Dry 45-minute function allows you to wash and dry lightly soiled cotton and synthetic fibre garments quickly – this cycle washes and dries a laundry load of up to 1kg in just 45 minutes. HIRSCH’S CODE: 57742

 DEFY STEAMCURE WASHER DRYER The Defy7/4 SteamCure Washer Dryer saves time, space, money and energy. It includes the innovative SteamCure™ technology, which means even the toughest stains and strongest odours are eradicated by the burst of steam. And, once a cycle is nearing completion, a final burst of steam softens creases for quick and easy ironing – if at all.

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AT HOME :: BUSINESS NETWORKING

Success NETWORKING FOR

MOTIVATION, DETERMINATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT ALL

COME PERFECTLY PACKAGED IN THE HIRSCH’S VIRTUAL BUSINESS EVENTS AIMED AT HELPING BUSINESS OWNERS TO GROW AND THRIVE IN DIFFICULT TIMES

F

rom helping

events have been an

virtual meetings, all having

business owners

absolute boon for the

been a wonderful networking

to find their

business community.

platform for women in

“why”, to giving them sound,

The events include weekly Entrepreneurs Workshops

business in the country.

Hundreds of thousands of

solid advice on marketing,

Margaret hosts with Marlene

people have either Zoomed

finance, sales and good

Powell, award-winning

in or followed the events on

health (business and

business coach with

FB live on Margaret’s page

personal), the Hirsch’s

ActionCOACH, as well as

over the last 12 months,

virtual networking business

monthly Women in Business

with more and more people attending every event.

Margaret – who is passionate about entrepreneurship, was awarded her MBA in 2020, and did her thesis on the subject – has poured out wellheeded advice to the business community, giving them encouragement and inspiration to keep going. Marlene Powell’s sage business advice, gained from many years of coaching, has given entrepreneurs a good idea of  Mind power guru Robin Banks.  Marlene Powell and Margaret Hirsch.  Entrepreneur and marketing specialist, Dimakatso Moloantoa.

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the tools required to keep their businesses on an even keel so that they can work on their businesses and not in them.

A variety of top speakers have been invited to give presentations over the last 12 months and have done an excellent job injecting

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Marlene for setting up the Entrepreneurs Workshops platform and explained that right now what entrepreneurs need is not so much motivation, but advice on transformation – and that is what they have been getting at these workshops.

Marketing is a popular topic at the workshops with a variety of marketing experts putting forward their point of view. Dimakatso Moloantoa, owner of Amari Marketing, explained that the first area of marketing entrepreneurs should look at right now is social media. “Be consistent.

Post three times a week. Put positive energy into their

some inspiration out there to

presentations. Internationally

make people laugh!” she said.

recognised speakers like

The feedback from their

 Shilpa Mehta, business owner and President of Durban Entrepreneurs’ Organisation.  Este Pretorius, LinkedIn guru.  Health guru and anti-ageing specialist, Dr Tamara Pheiffer.

Robin Banks have given

virtual audience has been

their time to help business

extremely encouraging for

owners through the down

Margaret and Marlene. “Our

time. Robin – a global leader

regular attendees have shown

says Margaret. “We have seen

on the subject of mind power

how incredibly resilient they

businesses grow and thrive

– congratulated Margaret and

are in the face of adversity,”

over the last 18 months. Some

have had to work on a side hustle to make ends meet, but these have also gone well.”

Margaret’s Women in Business networking platform was also packed full of topnotch speakers. Women who have gone the extra mile in their own lives and their businesses and who, like  Lindiwe Rakharebe, ICC Durban boss.

Margaret, want to help fellow businesswomen do the same.

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 Mathabo Kunene – South African icon, entrepreneur and catering expert.  Stacey Copas, Australian quadriplegic and motivational speaker.  Eustace Mashimbe – proudly South African.

Shilpa Mehta, the co-owner

speaker, Stacey Copas

of Production Logix and

from Australia, was also

the President of the Durban

on the platform. Stacey

Entrepreneurs’ Organisation,

is a quadriplegic (after an

is the perfect example.

accident when she was 12),

Shilpa’s advice: “Know

and although she thought

your worth. Keep yourself

at the time that her life was

relevant and know where

over, she made the decision

you are placed in the market.

to pull herself together

Never tolerate bad behaviour,

and find the gift that her

even if it comes from the

disability had given her – to

top. Build a team you would

be able to motivate people

like to take with you to war if

in similar circumstances.

necessary!” Shilpa explained

Today she travels the world

that her all-women team is

(virtually now) to give talks on

packed full of people with

resilience and self-belief.

grit and determination who

Check out Hirsch’s and

are resilient and smart – and

Margaret’s Facebook pages

phenomenal negotiators.

for advice on upcoming

Internationally renowned

virtual events.

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HIRSCH’S – A NAME

and spiritual support for the girls.

SYNONYMOUS WITH

They are staffed by a qualified

HELPING ONE SMALL

 Children in Isipingo receiving loads of goodies from Hirsch’s.

COMMUNITY AT A TIME

making ends meet.

For more information and to find ways to donate, visit their website: https://www.uitkoms.org.za/

Margaret has been involved with the Johannesburg School for the

Ingcebo Educare Centre

Blind and Children with Disabilities for many years, buying a suitable

The last 12 months have

building to house the school and supply them with much needed equipment.

There is no other specialised primary school in the greater Johannesburg area – teaching from Grades R to 7 – for blind children or those with poor vision, with or without other disabilities.

The school follows the national curriculum, but tailors the programme to each specific child.

Uitkoms, and the entire welfare sector, have an ongoing battle

Johannesburg School For The Blind

finding any opportunity to help

and dedicated team of six.

Children at the Johannesburg School for the Blind and Children with Disabilities enjoy some time colouring in.

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been particularly trying for many small communities who rely on donations and handouts from the public. Hirsch’s has helped out in any way they can, and one of the projects Margaret has taken under her wing includes the Ingcebo Educare Centre in Isipingo.

Sneh Ntshutsha set up the centre several years ago as a place of hope and refuge for vulnerable children and orphans in the

“These children are amazing

area. Margaret has helped kit the

and so talented in their own right.

centre out with fridges, freezers,

There are children who are the

mattresses, kitchen essentials and

most beautiful painters even though

school supplies, and even sends

they cannot see. They are such an

groceries on a monthly basis.

The centre recently had to

inspiration,” says Margaret.

Year-end Feast For Uitkoms Girls At the end of last year, Margaret and a team from Hirsch’s and

relocate due to unforeseen circumstances and the local  Margaret chats to some of the girls at the Uitkoms Home for Girls in Johannesburg.

community helped to get them back on track. Margaret and a team from Hirsch’s visited the

Defy put together a magnificent

centre in December, laden with

Kitchen Capers feast, then at

goodie bags for the children, some

the end of the cooking session,

donated by The Robin Foundation.

they headed off to the Uitkoms

Sneh is appealing to anyone

Home for Girls in Observatory,

in the community for help. If you

Johannesburg to give them a

would like to donate any items,

surprise Christmas feast.

from food to furniture, new and second-hand items, please email

The school provides residential

shane@hirschs.co.za and you

care and protection, education,

can drop them off at a Hirsch’s

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 Christmas dinner for the girls at Uitkoms Home.

branch near you.

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