{"id":18238,"date":"2024-01-29T10:00:13","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T08:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/?p=18238"},"modified":"2024-01-29T09:42:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T07:42:24","slug":"homestyle-happiness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/blog\/2024\/01\/29\/homestyle-happiness\/","title":{"rendered":"Homestyle happiness"},"content":{"rendered":"

When a Lebanese man and a Portuguese woman fall for each other, the love affair is bound to include food. That\u2019s exactly the case for Melissa and Emile Eblen, whose legendary get togethers are a celebration of life.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u201cFood is a big thing for us,\u201d laughs Melissa. And it always has been \u2013 both she and Emile spent a lot of time in the kitchen, even as kids.<\/p>\n

For Melissa, it was all about trying to replicate her granny\u2019s cooking, especially her cal verde and tuna soup.<\/p>\n

Emile, meanwhile, was also influenced by his family\u2019s recipes, although he found his true culinary calling on the coals. In fact, his talent with tongs earned him an entry on The Ultimate Braaimaster last year \u2013 which he admits took him by surprise, especially when he was announced the runner up. \u201cI know the basics \u2013 when the coals are ready, how to rest the meat \u2013 and I love mixing up my own spices. But I never thought I\u2019d get so far in a competition like that!\u201d he laughs.<\/p>\n

Braaing is, in fact, the secret to the Eblens\u2019 effortless entertaining. They agree that the formal plated style of hosting, with hors d\u2019oevres, mains and dessert served separately, is rather old school \u2013 and so much more stressful than lighting the fire as guests arrive, allowing them to mill about and snack and, most of all, give you time to chat with them. \u201cWe\u2019ve found that the key is to make sure you dish up before your guests have had time to lose their appetite,\u201d Emile says.<\/p>\n

The best way to make sure you\u2019re able to do that, he continues, is by keeping things simple. Emile is a big fan of homestyle cooking. \u201cThere\u2019s really no need to reinvent the wheel. Just stick with what works.\u201d And what works, for him, is mixing a few flavours together, making sure the meat, or fish, is well seasoned, then tasting as he goes. \u201cPeople often don\u2019t taste their own food, and that\u2019s a problem \u2013 you don\u2019t actually know if it’s good,\u201d he points out. He\u2019s not a stickler for ingredients, nor does he follow recipes rigidly. Although he might consult a cook book for inspiration, he finds that international chefs develop recipes for taste buds which prefer food that\u2019s far more bland. \u201cWe love spice!\u201d Emile says. \u201cWe put chilli on everything.\u201d<\/p>\n

Of course, drinks are just as much a part of the perfect day as the food. \u201cKeep them flowing!\u201d Melissa advises. Her own preference is for bubbles \u2013 although, since she\u2019s pregnant with a sibling for Juliana (8) and Daniella (5), she\u2019s sticking to water at the moment.<\/p>\n

She\u2019s also in charge of music, typically choosing an 80\u2019s inspired playlist including the likes of Fleetwood Mac and Elton John.<\/p>\n

Melissa gives just as much consideration to the crowd, taking care to invite people she knows will get on. Since the Eblens are family-oriented, they like to start their gatherings early in the day, so that there\u2019s time to swim and for the kids to play together.<\/p>\n

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The Eblens\u2019 home lends itself to this kind of laidback get-together. They designed the house with an eye to making entertainment easy, with the kitchen flowing seamlessly into the gorgeous outside area which is, undoubtedly, the hero area. \u201cWe love being outdoors \u2013 we even nap out here sometimes \u2013 so we wanted to make it as homely as possible,\u201d Melissa says.<\/p>\n

The home includes two braai areas – one with a full outdoor kitchen (it even has a smoker and a herb garden, so that Emile can pick the flavourings he needs while he\u2019s cooking), while the other is a more casual set up for the nights when the family feel like eating something cooked al fresco \u2013 which they do at least once a week. \u201cThe girls like braais as much as we do,\u201d Melissa says.<\/p>\n

Her final tips for a gathering where guests feel feted, spoiled and loved? \u201cPick the right day,\u201d Melissa says. It may sound simple, but weather can have an enormous impact \u2013 there\u2019s nothing worse than having your outdoor party sabotaged by a storm. More than that, the weather will also influence what you serve. A spread of tapas guests can pick at is great on a sunny day, for example. She adds that it\u2019s important to make sure the kids are happy. She loves putting out floaties in the pool, or letting the children wander up to the creek near her house to catch crabs. Above all, keep it casual \u2013 that\u2019s the key to being a chilled, gracious hostess, rather than one who fusses over whether everyone\u2019s glass is topped up, the children are hungry and the guests are happy.<\/p>\n

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Turn your outdoor area into a haven for entertaining<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heather Salomon, an interior designer and the creative force who designed Melissa and Emile\u2019s stunning outdoor area, gives these tips for creating a space that\u2019s perfect for entertaining:<\/p>\n

Harmonise nature and design<\/strong><\/p>\n

Embrace the natural elements of your outdoor space and integrate them into your design.<\/p>\n

Flexible seating arrangements \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Versatility is key when it comes to outdoor entertaining. Invest in high quality, relaxed soft cushioning to make your table seating and sofas alluring. Use other functional pieces like ottomans and benches that can be easily moved around to cater for varying activities and group sizes to effortlessly transform the space from an intimate gathering to a spacious soiree with minimal effort.<\/p>\n

Illuminate and accentuate The interplay of light and shadow – from downlights, candles, lamps on servers and accent lighting from the cocktail bar – not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also extends the usability of the space well into the evening. This is the essence of creating a space filled with ambiance.<\/p>\n

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Interior designer Heather Salomon says to mix and match different decor items from different stores is the art of decorating. Natural dried grass and flowers combined with fresh flowers in different vases make stunning outdoor table centrepieces.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Don\u2019t be afraid to mix and match when laying out your dinnerware placement. You will find both leaf and woven placemats from Mr Price. Makro stocks a lovely array of decorative plates. The bronzette wine glassware is from Weylandts while the Nicolson Russell Dubai Gold & Black Titanium Cutlery is from Yuppiechef.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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And always add some local pieces to your home like this gorgeous Table Glass Lamp from The Trend. Details: thetrend.co.za<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Say goodbye to the formal plated style of hosting and light the fire for effortless entertaining<\/p>\n

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Giant Tiger Prawns with a garlic butter basting sauce<\/strong><\/p>\n

Melissa and Emile love to serve up prawns alongside a fresh green salad. They get their giant tiger prawns from Pescador Superior Seafood at Leaping Frog Shopping Centre.
\nPreparation:<\/em> Butterfly and clean prawns<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/em> 1 clove of garlic, Robertson peri peri spice to taste, Salt to taste, prawn spice to taste, \u00bd a block of butter, lemon juice to taste, 250ml cream<\/p>\n

To make: <\/em>Crush garlic with salt. Add some butter to a pan and fry garlic on a low heat. Add spices and fry for about 2 min. Add the rest of the butter. Once melted, add lemon juice and cream. Cook for about 10 min on a low heat. Once thickened, take off heat.
\nAllow to cool down and blend the sauce.
\nTake the prawns over hot fire or gas and place them shell down. Brush the sauce on the prawns and keep basting to get the full flavour in. Once the prawns change colour they are done.<\/p>\n

To serve: <\/em>Warm the left over sauce from the basting and use it to pour over the prawns as a sauce.<\/p>\n

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Homemade bread side<\/strong><\/p>\n

Making bread is a labour of love but so worth it once your guests smell the aroma of freshly baked bread.<\/p>\n

Bread ingredients: <\/em>2 cups bread flour, 1 packet instant yeast, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar, 30ml oil, 1 cup water, a tsp parsley
\nTo make: <\/em>Mix all ingredients together until the consistency is not sticky to your hand. Add more flour if needed. Once right, knead for 10 min.<\/p>\n

Grease a large bowl with oil or cooking spray and place the dough inside, turning to coat. Cover with a dish towel or cling wrap and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 \u00bd hours.
\nKnead again for 10 min, then rest for an hour.
\nFilling ingredients: <\/em>1 packet diced bacon, 1 onion (chopped), 150ml balsamic vinegar, Gouda cheese.<\/p>\n

Method: <\/em>Fry the bacon and remove from pan. Using the fat from the bacon, fry the onions. Once golden brown, add the balsamic vinegar and reduce. Return the\u00a0 bacon to the pan and mix and set aside.
\nRoll out the bread dough flat until thin. Top with a 1\/3 of the bacon and onion mixture and add grated Gouda cheese. Then fold dough in half and top again with 1\/3 of the bacon and onion mixture. Repeat this once more so that you have three layers and your bread is in a rectangular shape. Place in the oven at 170\u00b0C for about 25 to 30 min. Serve warm.<\/p>\n

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A refreshing snack to put out is watermelon fries sprinkled with Tajin spice and a coconut and lime zest dip. To make the dip, mix double thick coconut yoghurt with the juice of one lime and grate over some lime zest. For a sweeter version, add a tsp of coconut sugar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Making fancy ice cubes takes time. You can now order Fruitful Ice Spheres, handcrafted with fresh fruit and herbs to use in drinks or display in a clear ice bucket. Order them from craftice.co.za<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Text: LISA WITEPSKI \u2022 Photographer: Nicole Moore. Details: nicolemoorephotography.co.za \u2022 <\/em>Make-up: Makeup by Ryno, 071-688-0242.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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