5 Tips for Valentine's Day

What to do? What to do? The eternal question that everyone asks when Valentine’s Day starts to appear in your diary. Well not to worry. Umhlanga Life has got you covered.

Here are 5 great ways you can spoil that someone special in your life:

 

Share the love with Cadbury this Valentine’s Day

Cadbury is giving away 10 local love-cations valued at R50 000. All you have to do is get a Cadbury P.S. for that loved one in your life and for yourself.  

To enter:

Buy any 2 Cadbury P.S. bars

Dial *120*101112#

Enter the unique codes found inside the wrappers and choose the love-cation of your choice

Tour the love-cations and see all the Ts. and Cs on https://cadbury.co.za/psvalentinesday/

Here is one tip courtesy of Cadbury on how you can spoil your loved one. Set up a home spa for you and yours. Make your own body scrub using salts, olive oil, zesty citrus and lavender. Then light a few candles and relax. Snack on some strawberries dipped in delicious Cadbury Dairy Milk of course.

Visit an Art Gallery

Take that special someone on a date to an art gallery. You are in luck The Gallery at The Studios at The Lifestyle Centre in Ballito is having an exhibition at the moment. Experience the art at Contagious Creativity together. Who knows you might just find that special artwork for that special someone.

Pop the question with Granada Square

Could be your lucky day. | Image: Supplied

Yes we all know. It’s very cheesy but everyone does it in February. I’m talking about asking someone to get married. Luckily for you Granada Square is at your disposal for your proposal. The shopping centre in Umhlanga is running a ‘’Will You Marry Me’’ competition for the month of February. You can enter the competition on their website and tell them about your love story, upload a memorable romantic picture of you both. Big prizes are up for grabs.

To enter visit: https://www.granadasquare.co.za

Ts and Cs apply and can be found on their website. Competition closes at 4pm on February 26^th, 2021.

 

Bake something special for that someone special

Bake some Madeleines for your loved one. | Image: Supplied 

Everyone loves a home cooked meal. So why not surprise your loved one or bestie with a delicious meal. Here is a great recipe for Madeleines courtesy of award-winning TV chef, cookbook author and dessert diva Grace Stevens:

Ingredients

·         2 eggs (100g)

·         100 g caster sugar

·         100 g flour (extra for dusting tin)

·         40ml lemon juice

·         Zest of one lemon

·         3ml baking powder

·         100g melted butter (cooled slightly)

 

1.       Grease a Madeleine tray and dust with flour. Tap off excess flour and set aside. You may freeze the tray for a larger ‘pearl’

2.       Whisk eggs and sugar until light and airy.

3.       Fold in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 60 minutes or overnight.

4.       Preheat oven to 200C. Fill each shell three quarters of the way with cool batter.

5.       Bake for 5 to 8 minutes or until a tester comes out clean. There could be a small rise in the centre. This is called the ‘’pearl’’.

6.       Allow to cool slightly before removing from the tray and dusting with icing sugar.

7.       Best enjoyed fresh out the oven within the hour.

For more recipes from Grace Stevens visit www.gracestevens.co.za

Take a romantic walk on the beach

Bronze Beach, Umhlanga Rocks. | Image: Fred Felton

For that special someone in your life take them on a romantic walk along the beach. Durban has some of the most beautiful beaches on this planet so why not pick a romantic one and take a stroll at sunrise or sunset. Why not try Bronze Beach at Umhlanga Rocks at sunrise. Simply get to the beach and turn left and keep on walking.

Valentine’s Day is on 14^th Feb 2021.

This edition by Fred Felton | @fredfelton