FEBRUARY 2024
MEET THE PETERS FAMILY THE BIRDS OF SEAWARD
IT’S BETTER
with Butter Y O U R
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PUBLISHER The first edition of the year for the Estate is always one that sets the tone for the rest of the year. This estate magazine has been going for 17 years now - it has been published monthly for all that time. It was always a tool for management and trustees to get information (both positive and sometimes not so much) to the residents, owners and tenants. We have also met a family in almost every edition. Over the years, that is at least 198 wonderful families! And there is so many more to cover. We love what we do, we love the stories we get to tell, and we love that this magazine is a tool to be used! We’re hoping this year brings more collaboration with management, the trustees and residents (send us those photos taken of the porcupine running through your yard and let's celebrate weddings, engagements and births!). May 2024 be your best year yet.
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So, back to it! In this edition, we meet the Peters family. This family of five fell in love with estate life during the lockdown, so they decided to move to Seaward. They share a bit more about their family and what they love about their home. An annual article, James Rawdon shares his avian finds on the Estate during his latest bird-ringing sessions.
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We also look back at the second annual "A Seaward Christmas" event through photos. J’Something and his wife share their favourite recipes using Parmalat butter. We are so grateful to partner with some awesome brands that send us amazing recipes to share with the residents. Lastly, we put together a motor business directory to keep your car in tip-top shape! Enjoy February! Get ready for the heat of summer, and love those around you hard.
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents FABMAGS cannot be held responsible for any omission or errors, or for any misfortune, injury or damages that may arise there from. FabMags is a privately owned and funded company and is not subsidized by Seaward Estate or the SEMHOA.
Till next edition, keep well.
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Dear Seaward residents, Welcome to 2024! As the new year begins, let us embrace it with a mindset of openness and optimism, seeking out all the goodness that life has to offer. Seaward extends a warm welcome to all the children returning to school and wishes them a year filled with success and abundance.
enduring storm damage once again, we are grateful that we emerged from it unharmed. I hope all the Seaward residents had a January filled with blessings. We are eagerly awaiting what the new year will bring and the countless opportunities it holds. I hope you enjoy this edition of the Seaward Press and have a love-filled February. Warm regards
Let us revel in the enchanting beauty that the recent rains have bestowed upon us. Despite
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Meet the
Peters Family WORDS CRISTINA GOVENDER
We get to know this beautiful family of five and what they love the most about living here!
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lida and her husband, Regan, met while studying at university and have been inseparable ever since. They work together, running an advertising business, Blue Smarty, and
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Little Lovely Locks wig shop. Working together has always been the way they do things and they love it. Alida and Regan have three children, Hunter (nine years old), Harley (seven years old)
and the newest addition to the family, little Jagger, who just turned one in January! The children all go to Reddam House Ballito which they love. They also enjoy cycling around the Estate with their dad who is a cycling enthusiast. The
M E E T T H E N E I G H B O U RS family extends to the furry members, including Bushe the dog, Doughnut Sprinkles the cat and Prickles the lizard. Alida and Regan moved to Durban after living in London for a few years after they finished studying. There, they started their businesses and family. They then lived in an estate in Port Edward during the lockdown. The Peters adored the small-town, estate life so much that they made the move to Seaward at the end of 2020. “I think Ballito is the easiest place to live. Everything is so close by and convenient. It’s like Cape Town with the characteristics of a small beach town,” Alida shares. The whole family loves living in Seaward. The neighbours are
HARLEY, JAGGER, HUNTER AND THEIR COUSINS
I think Ballito is the easiest place to live. Everything is so close by and convenient. It’s like Cape Town with the characteristics of a small beach town
caring and the view is phenomenal! Their home looks out onto the vast greenery of the Estate. When they were looking for a place to live in Ballito, most of the places didn’t allow pets or have a garden space. Seaward ticked all their boxes - it’s close to the amenities in Ballito, pets are allowed, and there’s space to plant those favourite flowers and shrubs. The Peters are a young family who appreciate Seaward living and love to see it grow and include more facilities for families. Seaward Estate | 7
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ENVIRONMENT
THE BIRDS OF
Seaward Estates A bird-ringing expert, James Rawdon has done great work on the Estate, collecting important information on the avian species that call Seaward home. Take a look at the images of the beautiful birds he caught.
ASHY FLYCATCHER
WHITE-EARED BARBET
BROWN-HOODED KINGFISHER
BLACK-COLLARED BARBET
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YELLOWED-RUMPED TINKERBIRD
AFRICAN PARADISE FLYCATCHER
VIOLET-BACKED STARLING
RED-CAPPED ROBIN-CHAT
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YELLOW-BELLIED GREENBUL
KURRICHANE THRUSH
ENVIRONMENT
OLIVE SUNBIRD
CAPE WHITE-EYE
GREY SUNBIRD
GREEN-BACKED CAMAROPTERA
TAWNY-FLANKED PRINIA
THICK-BILLED WEAVER
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ENVIRONMENT
YELLOW-FRONTED CANARY AFRICAN FIREFINCH
SPECTACLED WEAVER
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Scan the QR code to read the summary of all the species James caught in Seaward!
RECIPES
IT’S BETTER
with Butter
WORDS J'SOMETHING & CORDELIA DA FONSECA
As Parmalat’s Marketing Manager puts it: “Butter makes everything better.” Its smooth, creamy texture and subtle flavour make it the perfect ingredient for rich, hearty meals. J’Something and his wife, Cordelia 'Coco' da Fonseca, have first-hand experience using butter to enhance the flavour of homemade meals. The pair have shared two of their favourite DIY dishes with butter.
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Raspberry Rolls
WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING INGREDIENTS For the Dough • 3 tbsp active dry yeast • 2 cups warm milk • 1/3 cup sugar • 1/3 cup Parmalat Salted Butter, melted • 2 tsp salt • 1 egg • 6 cups flour For the Filling • 1/2 cup Parmalat Salted Butter, softened • 3/4 cup brown sugar • 3 cups frozen raspberries • 1/3 cup white sugar • 3 tsp corn flour For the Cream Cheese Icing • 1 block of cream cheese, softened • 1/3 cup Parmalat Salted Butter, softened • 4 cup icing sugar • 1 tsp vanilla extract • Milk or cream • Zest of 1 lemon METHOD For the Dough 1. Dissolve yeast in warm milk for five minutes. 2. Add all the ingredients except the flour and salt in a stand mixer and mix with a dough hook until smooth. 3. Gradually add the flour and salt and mix until just combined. 4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently until the dough is soft and incorporated. 5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise until doubled (about an hour). For the Rolls 1. After the dough has risen, punch it down. Roll
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it out onto a floured surface and into a large rectangular shape. 2. In a saucepan, mix the raspberries with white sugar and corn flour. Mix gently until the berries are mashed and the ingredients are well combined. Allow to cool. 3. Spread the butter onto the dough. Sprinkle with brown sugar and then evenly spread the raspberry mixture across the dough. 4. Roll the dough into a vertical log. Cut the dough to make 12 rolls. Place it in a pan that is lined with baking paper. 5. Cover and let rise for 45 to 60 more minutes until it has doubled in size. 6. Bake at 180°C for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tops are golden brown. For the Cream Cheese Icing 1. In a stand mixer, whip the butter and cream cheese on high speed, until fully incorporated. 2. Turn down the speed and add the lemon zest, vanilla and icing sugar one cup at a time, alternating with milk or cream (one tablespoon at a time). 3. Continue adding powdered sugar and milk/ cream until you get a smooth consistency. 4. Remove the rolls and ice them immediately. 5. Add some fresh raspberries on top.
RECIPES
Butter Fried Chicken
WITH CAPER BUTTER SAUCE INGREDIENTS • 1kg boneless, skinless chicken thighs • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 3/4 tsp sea salt • 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper • 1 cup bread crumbs • 2 tbsp finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese • 1 tsp dried oregano • 1/2 tsp dried basil • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper • 4 large eggs • 2 sticks of Parmalat Salted Butter • 3 shallots or 1 large red onion, minced • 3 tbsp capers, drained • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
6. Add the shallots and capers to the pan and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Stir in the lemon slices. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken and serve with the remaining sauce on the side.
METHOD 1. In a shallow baking dish, mix the flour, salt and pepper. In another shallow baking dish, mix the breadcrumbs, cheese, oregano, basil and cayenne pepper. 2. Place the eggs in a medium bowl and beat well. 3. Working with one piece of chicken at a time, dredge in the flour, then dip the chicken in the egg, allowing any excess to drip back into the bowl. Dredge the chicken in the breadcrumbs, pressing to help the crumbs adhere. Place them on a baking sheet. 4. In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, turning halfway for five to seven minutes. 5. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
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EVENTS
It Was the MOST Wonderful Time of the
YEAR! PHOTOS SEAWARD ESTATES
On 9 December, many of the residents gathered at the church for the second annual “A Seaward Christmas” event. With various treasures on sale, tasty food to snack on, and Santa greeting the children, it was a very festive event. Take a look at these great photos!
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