Hettie Steenkamp

There's nothing worse than buying a beautiful bag of one of nature's most gorgeous fruits - and then having to wait for a week for them to ripen. And then they're all ripe at the same time and you have to throw some away (or eat them non-stop for three days) ... Here's a trick (promise it works) to ripen an avo in 10 minutes: 1. Preheat your oven to 90 degrees. 2. Wrap your avocado in tin foil (cover it completely so no air gets in) 3. Line a baking try with wax (ovenproof) paper 4. Place the avocado on the baking tray 5. Place in oven for 10 minutes 6. Let avo cool (or cool in fridge if you can't wait!) The heat speeds up the process of ripening but doesn't cook the avo.

READ THIS AND NEVER THROW AWAY AVOCADO SEEDS AGAIN Avocado is really incredible fruit and we can say that is one of the most complete and beneficial fruit for human health. In addition, avocado seed is very powerful and useful. In today’s article we will explain why. Avocado seed contain over 65% of the amino acids. Also it contains more fiber than many other foods. BENEFITS OF AVOCADO SEED 1- It is anti – inflammatory and because of that is very effective in combating arthritisu 2- Studies showed that avocado seed helps in reducing inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Also useful for diarrhea, it can be used to make medicines for infections and stomach problems. 3- These seeds are great source of rejuvenation. Latest studies showed that this increases the level of collagen, helping to make your skin firm and reduce wrinkles. 4- Another benefit is strengthening of the immune system and helping to prevent disease. 5- Avocado seeds makes us to feel full and is very effective when it comes to burning fat. . 6- Great property of these seeds is that contains high levels of energy to help you keep energized all day. 7- You can consume this seed with salads, you can make tea, smoothies or shakes. 8- Due to flayonol content avocado seed prevents the growth of tumors Persin Avocado contains this fungicidal toxin. Although generally it is harmless to humans, it is dangerous if is consumed by domestic animals in large quantities. This compound is oil – soluble and structurally is similar to a fatty acid, and it leaches into the body of the fruit from the pits. Negative effects in humans seem to be primarily in allergic individuals. Allergies Some people are allergic to avocado. There are two main forms of allergy reactions: first ones are manifested with tree – pollen allergy, that develops local symptoms in the mouth and throat shortly after eating avocado. The second group is known as latex – fruit syndrome and is related to latex allergy and symptoms. It includes generalised urticaria, abdominal pain, and vomiting that sometimes can be life -threatening.

Milk Tart (serves 8) A homemade South African melktert is always a winner. Whether you need dessert for your dinner party, a cake for a special occasion or simply just a slice of something sweet with your afternoon cup of tea – this easy melktert recipe will sort you out. Ingredients – pastry: 2 cups flour 1 egg ½ cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder 125g butter pinch of salt Method – pastry: Cream butter and sugar well together and add the egg, before beating well. Add all other ingredients – making a stiff dough. Press into one or two round cake tins/pie dishes and bake at 180°C until light brown. Ingredients – filling: 4 ½ cups milk 2 ½ tbsp cornflour 1 cup sugar 3 eggs pinch of salt 2 ½ tbsp flour 1 tsp vanilla essence a big spoon of butter Method – filling: Bring milk to the boil. Beat eggs well and add sugar, flour, cornflour and salt. Mix well. Pour boiling milk into the mixture and stir well. Return to stove and stir well until mixture thickens. Add butter and vanilla essence and pour into cooked shell. Allow to cool in the fridge (you do not need to cook the tart any further) To decorate, sprinkle with cinnamon.