Guess Who

1.       Initials :           N M

2.       Date of birth:  …1985

3.       Describe yourself in 3 words :  Reserved, Witty and kind

4.       What is the most important thing in your life right now?  Awww, my lil men. My best artwork. Beautiful lil men those ones.

5.       What quirky habits do you have? I play with my nipple. Sometimes I do it in front of people without being aware of it

6.       One thing that TOLAH’s don’t know about you? I was featured in a song by sum hip hop group called Top Shayela back in the days

7.       What are your fondest childhood memory? Going to the drive in cinema, by the hill en route to Soweto

8.       What’s the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you? I was on a date. You use escalators to go into the restaurant we went to. Fine we eat, now on our way out, I go to the same escalators that brought us up to go down, in my heels, luckily my date knew my clumsiness, he caught me as I was going on the escalator.

9.       What’s the one thing you used to do as a child that you wish you could still do? Ride my roller-skates to go to the shops.

10.   What great lesson would you teach your children? Respect yourself and others. Never look down on anyone.

11.   Success is? Having everything I need to get by and still feel the happiest when I’m home with my family.

12.   Ultimate goal in life? Having the best happy family home for me and my peeps

13.   What is love? ….having all these flaws that you are insecure about, and have someone tell you that those flaws are what they love most about you… #habashwe!

14.   What do you find attractive in a man? Intelligence and his legs

15.   Would you marry for love or money? Im a sucker for love…definitely love

16.   Describe your ideal partner: Successful, crazy and loving (my current partner is my ideal partner) #GodsFaveBrat

17.   Given the opportunity what would you change about your self and why? Smaller Boobs!!! I wanna walk into the Playtex department and not be limited on what I can buy

18.   What is the one thing you want to experience before you die?  A streetbash. I have never been to a streetbash ever!

19.   One blogger who you would want to get drunk with and why? Mehlemamba. Shes crazy, im attracted to crazy.

20.   Best thing of being part of the TOLAH family? The comfort of being yourself with complete strangers, who know you better than ur UN-PANINI “friends”

GW will be announced at midday 

Live Blog Interview: money stuff

For the past couple of weeks, there has been talks of how the RSA economy is trending at its lowest. With some speculating another recession and even job losses. To find out more about this, I will be talking to an economist to help an average person in the streets understand how all this affects everyday life

#TOLAHCHEFS11: The Perfect Host (ess)

Today we look at some great but easy snacks to pull together when you have a couple of people coming over for a drink or two. The trick is to plan carefully so that you don’t run around the kitchen wondering what to do next. Let’s give those soggy cheese and tomato/tuna mayo sandwiches a break asseblief *pouts* #upholdingtolahstandards J J

Beef Canapés with Cucumber Sauce

Ingredients

1 cup plain yoghurt                             strips of pre-fried/roasted beef tenderloin, thinly sliced

1tsp olive oil                                                salt and pepper to taste

cucumber slices                                          1tsp finely chopped onion 

¼ minced garlic clove                                 1 tsp white vinegar  

French Baguette, cut into slices                 Fresh coriander leaves

Sliced cherry tomatoes to garnish

Method

Mix yoghurt, cucumber, onion, garlic, salt and white pepper. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar and olive oil; stir into yogurt mixture. Spread yogurt mixture over bread slices; top with beef, coriander leaves and tomato slices. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving.

Mini Parma Ham Tartlets

These are wrapped with ham rather than the usual pastry and make tasty little snacks or party nibbles to share.

Ingredients

2 eggs                                                                                                          200ml cream

150g chopped vegetables (sweetcorn, asparagus and pepper is a great combination)

1tbsp pesto                                                                                   8 wide slices Parma ham

Method

Heat the oven to 200C. In a large jug mix together the eggs, cream, vegetables and pesto. Line 8 spaces of a 12-hole muffin tin with Parma ham. Pour in the egg mixture to fill each 'case'. Bake for 15-20 mins or until the egg has set to the touch. Cool a little before serving. Once cooled completely, these will keep in the fridge for a couple of days.

Sausages In Bacon

Wrapping sausages in bacon gives them a delicious salty crunchy casing and let's face it, who doesn't like bacon?

Ingredients

8 rashers of streaky bacon                                                450g chipolatas 

Sprigs of thyme, rosemary and a bay leaf

Method

Wrap a rasher of bacon around each chipolata, popping in a couple of sprigs of thyme and rosemary and a bay leaf as you go. Secure with a cocktail stick. Roast at 180°C for 25-30 mins until golden and cooked through. Remove the cocktail sticks and serve

Smoked Salmon Cheese Wheels

Ingredients

200g Smoked Salmon slices                     

150g cream cheese (mixed with a little lemon juice)                

1 small pack of fresh dill

Method

On a chopping board lay out the smoked salmon slices. Pipe the cheese back and forth over the surface of the fish. Starting from the top edge, carefully roll the smoked salmon and cheese up to make a long sausage. Place into a freezer-proof container and pop into the freezer for 20 minutes to firm up. With a very sharp knife gently cut - using a sawing action - down the roll at 2cm intervals (wiping the knife on paper towel between slices). Arrange the wheels on a serving plate and sprinkle with chopped dill.

And for that sweet something ……

Strawberry cheesecake pots

Ingredients

75g light digestive biscuits                                     200g light condensed milk

zest and juice of 1 lemon                                      1tsp vanilla extract 

150g extra light cream cheese                             150g tub 0% fat Greek yogurt

250g fresh strawberries

3tbsp strawberry jam

Method

Crumble 75g light digestive biscuits into a bowl. Divide the crumbs between 6 wine glasses or small tumblers. Place 200g light condensed milk into a bowl and add the zest and juice of 1 lemon and 1tsp vanilla extract (optional). Stir together until the mixture has thickened. Whisk 150g extra light cream cheese and 150g tub fat-free Greek yogurt in a small bowl until smooth then fold into the thickened condensed milk. Don’t over beat the mixture. Spoon this creamy mixture over the biscuits. Chill for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour. Chop 250g fresh strawberries, mix with 3tbsp strawberry jam and top the cheesecakes with the fruit

Until Next week,

La Petit Chef                                                                                                                      

(thanks Google for the images)

Weekend roundup

Hope everyone's had a beautiful BMW weekend, listen I know I did. Fufu's on butternut duty so lemme do this quick.....

It all started on Friday. Went for a relaxation at some baus ass Spa in Houghton. Then off I went to the grrrrrrrr party with my SIL's. I must say, it wasn't as bad as I had figured & people stuck the theme; red pants and leopard print tops. I have a Dolly about the top I wore to the event actually. Even the decor was leopard print.... somewhere in the mix it became an OPW scene between birthday gurl and her hubby. There was the cake eating, there was the kiss, there was the vow renewals argh I don't even know how to classify that event. I witnessed mamazala getting down for the first time actually. ... precious moment because she wasn't being rachet. Saturday was BMW time with rebae so I hardly saw the sky until we got summoned to come "show face" at mamazala's.

Glamour Woman Of The Year awards took place on Saturday. Shem at least poor Bonnie won something, was worried she would be the Michelle forever.

LKG & Bondizzle AKA former Michelle of RSA TV Shows

Sinazo Yolwa brought her dairy and hotness. Jennifer Su & friend brought along Jen's trademark, hats.

Bunch of winners pose for the cameras at the Glamour Woman Of The Year 2015 Awards. *click click*

Sunday I drove back to Jozi and caught up with some newspaper readings. My heart refuses to buy Sunday World, so I got Sunday sun (for some light, gossip reading) & City press for some intelligent journalism reading). Was very disappointed with both papers in the end and feel like I want my 30 minutes back.

Quick snippets of what was in the papers:

• A misleading headline about Zuma fathering a child and denying paternity headlined the Sunday Sun. They had a picture of RSA' president whilst the story was about his son. Such a "Drum" move. 
• Ntsiki Mazwai's twitter rant caught the journos attention.  Konje what does Ntsiki do for a living, guys? She can't be famous for being untidy and speaking nyoso fela. 
• Shem poor Hugh Masebenza (that guys from the old Savannahs adverts) is said to be broke and struggling in the streets of Jozi.  He is pictured looking like a nyaope that you are likely to see begging for money at robot corners. EGOLI ke mathata strue,  one minute you are it, the next you are living in the streets off the bins.
• Carol Bauwer (Kgomotso from the original Generations; another of the soapie's former actresses that is involved in organising an awards event) will be hosting her Mbokodo Awards this coming Saturday. Wishing her luck etc.
• There was loads of C-grade gossip in the papers too. One can tell these journos haven't been camping on TOLAH lately

Idols ladies; channel O hits...

Them girls! 

1. Mmatema singing Ghost by Ella Henderson

2. Nina singing.... I forgot... *closes eyes

3. Amanda singing drunk in love by Beyonce... Sexy on fleek!!! Mkhaba and all fleeking there...

4. Elwira singing Style by Taylor Swift... Girl got a voice! But she was too strong for the strong...

5. Bridget singing lips are moving by Meghan Trainor... Eish...

6. Nadia singing love me like you do by Ellie Goulding... Oh well...

7. Dineo singing chandelier by Sia... Dynamite comes in small packages...

8.  Shenay singing bang bang by Jessie J...

Have a productive week.
By Queen Troll and Fufu

International News Roundoff.........

First...news that was on everyone's lips this week.....

The new James Bond novel author Anthony Horowitz apologised for the silly comment he made about Idris Elba being ''too street'' to play James Bond. So Anthony thinks Idris is not suave enough? *RME*.  Idris is one of the actors said to be in the running to replace Daniel Craig as James Bond. What do you think about Anthony's comment TOLAH-rites?  See his Twitter apology below:

And the guy he thinks is suitable for the role......

Adrian Lester...English actor, Director and Writer

And.....TOLAH's Man Crush Everyday.......our favourite hot chocolate.....

Idris

His response.....
Always Keep Smiling!! It takes no energy and never hurts! 
Learned that from the Street!!  
#septemberstillloveyou 


And then everyone on social media seems to be trolling on Ne-yo. He and then fiancee (ex girlfriend, Monyetta Shaw) made a mutual decision after their 2 kids, for her to tie her tubes. Few months down the line, they broke up. Neyo is now engaged and expecting a baby with his new fiancee, Crystal Renay..and he is under the fire! he is being blamed that he forced her to take such a decision and is being called names.  Bathi if a man says ''i dont want kids, and i am not the marriage type....'' what he is trying to say is ''I dont want kids WITH YOU...I dont want to marry YOU...ouch!

Is Neyo selfish? Was he expected NOT to have any more kids in future? I mean, feelings change..he didnt want more then, but then he met his soul mate...
Was he expected to stay with Monyi even when the love was gone? 
Was Monyi desperate? to agree to such a decision? and not ask him to do a  vasectomy? 
Was it necessary for her to take it to social networks and share how hurtful this engagement/baby news is?  

If there is one thing i respect Neyo for, is the fact that he did not chase Monyeta out. Even after the break up they continued living together in their family house. He was taking care of his family regardless of the break up. Monyetta is on Atlanta Exes and on Monday she shared with co-star, Christina Johnson how hurt she is that Neyo is expecting a baby with his new fiancee. But there seems to be a bright light at the end of this tunnel as Monyi went to see her gyno and was told the procedure is reversable!well we all know thats not a guarantee for everyone. We wish her well and hope she finds her prince charming....and that the procedure go well so that she can have more kids!

Neyo with ex Fiancee, Monyeta and their kids

kiiiiii @ the hashtag.........

With fiancee Crystal Renay..Congrats to her for getting the keys, a ring and now baby on way 

RHOA stars, Cynthia Bailey and Posha Wiliams were involved in a brawl. Whilst shooting a scene for Episode 8, a verbal argument broke out and Porsha called Cynthia a B****. Cynthia walked away but Porsha followed and got  in her face.....thats when Cynthia practised her Kung -Fu skills on Posha's stomach that left her in hospital. Serves Porsha right . Dissapointed that my favourite, Cynthia is being involved in physica; brawls, but it was self defence right? There is talk that she might be demoted or even kicked out! I guess Nene twerked on hearing this...kiiiiii.

Left: Porsha...(Right) Cynthia

Your girl launched her fragrance, RiRi in Brooklyn.....looking gorgeous in  pink.

Rihanna..love the hair

Anniversaries.........
Happy 8th wedding anniversary to Giuliana and Bill Rancic. The couple celebrated their anniversary on Sep 1st! Here is to Bill loving her G until they are 70!

The Rancic

Happy 1st anniversary to the gorgeous Mary Jane!

Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union

And in magazines......................
Interview Magazine September 2015's #ME cover that pays homage to the celebrity selfie.....Such fugly covers haai

Kim K

Madonna

Victoria Beckham

Enjoy your weekend....To those on Diets...keep going, dont cheat..we want results! And to shopaholics,
keep shopping around and come share your #Sgodi!

Until next week..... TopTroll Aisha

Guess Who

1.   Initials : E

2.   Date of birth: 31 May

3.  Describe yourself in 3 words: Optimistic, loving and smart

4.  What is the most important thing in your life right now? Career and studies

5.  What quirky habits do you have?

I keep chipped nail polish for long, it doesn’t bother me

6.  One thing that TOLAH’s don’t know about you?You guys know everything

7.  What is your fondest childhood memory? Christmas, my mom used to go all out Christmas tree and décor, gifts under the mini tree lol. This was the only time she would let us drink alcohol, she would get us JC le roux.

8.  What’s the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you? Grade 4 peed on myself at school. Sad day my mom had to come fetch me.

9.  What’s the one thing you used to do as a child that you wish you could still do? Chill outside with my dad while he was combing his afro.

10. What great lesson would you teach your children? Nobody owes you anything, not God, not your parents. They need to work hard for what they want.

11. Success is? Living your dream and working for you dream

12. Ultimate goal in life? Be happy and wealthy.

13. What is love? Wikipedia says:  Love is a variety of different feelings, states, and attitudes that ranges from interpersonal affection to pleasure. It can refer to an emotion of a strong attraction and personal attachment

Bible says: Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not.

14. What do you find attractive in a man? Intelligence and well groomed. 

15.  Would you marry for love or money? Can’t I marry for both?

16. Describe your ideal partner: No 14 answer

17. Given the opportunity what would you change about yourself and why? I’d stop procrastinating, I do it a lot and its wasted 18 months of my life.

18. What is the one thing you want to experience before you die? Backpack around all 7 continents and also go to some of the wonders of the world.

19. One blogger who you would want to get drunk with and why? Not drunk with, but just have lunch and chill with Cherryplum, she is such a beautiful soul.

20. Best thing of being part of the TOLAH family?We are basically all bewitched by this blog, we miss Panini friends with their Panini DD’s. 

Guess Who will be revealed tomorrow at midday. 

#TOLAHCHEFS10: For The Love Of Cheese!

So today we do something total different- playing around with the versatility of one ingredient. Cheese contains important nutrients like calcium and protein and if you are lactose intolerant, many varieties particularly aged ones such as Cheddar and Parmesan, contain little or no lactose and are often well tolerated. For those watching their weight,  choose harder cheeses that you can grate and sprinkle over your dishes or aromatic and sharp ones so that you can get the delicious cheese flavor with fewer calories. Keeping your favorite cheeses on hand can take your meals to a whole new level. Be prepared for compliments!

This post is for the single dotis who can barely boil an egg. Try any of the options below; drink plenty of water and TOLAHPIC that key when you get it from Bae please!

Stuffed Baked Potato:

Take one big baked potato (already baked, that is) and slice in half lengthways, giving you two large floury surfaces. Scoop the potato flesh out of the skins and muddle with crispy fried bacon, an egg yolk, 2 or 3 table spoonfuls of cream, a knob of butter, a spoonful of Mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper. Spoon the mixture back into the potato skins, and pop in the oven at 220C for 20 minutes or so until tops are golden and crispy

Cheesy Scones With A Kick

Rub together 225g of self-raising flour, 55g of butter cubes, a pinch salt and any spices you like (cayenne pepper and a dash of Worcester sauce works every time, and some crushed garlic or English mustard powder if we’re in need of a more serious kick). Stir in a liberal mix of mature cheddar cheese. Pour in 150ml of whole milk and stir until you reach a doughy consistency, then lay roughly 10 even spoonfuls on a greased baking tray, brush with milk and a further grating of strong Cheddar cheese, then slide into a 220C preheated oven for about 12 minutes

The Ultimate Toastie

Butter two slices of bread, both sides, then layer one slice with wafer-thin roast beef, caramelised* onion, a pile of grated cheddar. Cover with its bready lid and shove in a sandwich maker until its golden brown. (for caramelised onions, heat oil in a large pan over low heat. Add a handful of onions and a good pinch of salt and cook very slowly for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent them from catching. When onions are softened and tinged golden, add sugar and balsamic - this will start the caramelisation process)

And Lastly…This one is for Mbalz….you asked for this one a few weeks ago! Classic Lasagna (some say Lasagne…same thing)

Fry 600g of mince in a hot pan until golden. To make the sauce add two cans of tomatoes, basil, herbs and a small amount of water to keep the sauce nice and thin and then add to the bottom of the dish. Once the pasta sheets are covered, add the cheese! Instead of the usual cheddar, opt for a creamy, subtle mozzarella, basil and then the meat. Repeat the process until you have three layers and then top with more mozzarella and a sprinkling of cheddar to finish. To help keep in the moisture, cover the lasagne with foil and bake for around 20 minutes. Remove the foil halfway through cooking so the cheese on the top transforms into that delicious crispy golden-brown layer of yumminess that everyone secretly just wants to eat on its own.

Until next time,

La Petit Chef                                                                                                                                                                         

(Image Credit: Google)