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The Star
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Star
The Hangout: Bowling for soup
I have always loved beautiful stories that both inspire and uplift, and that is exactly what we get when we dare to dream big, persevere through challenges, and look back at the journey of legendary South African icon Ina Paarman. I am all about celebrating our heritage and paying tribute to the local legends who have shaped our foody culture. After all, we know local is lekker, and today I am shining a light on a woman who had the courage to stand tall and now exports her renowned range of spices, seasonings, sauces, and more to thirty-two countries across the globe. What an unbelievable accomplishment. In 1982, Ina took a bold leap of faith. She left behind the security of her lecturing job to open a cookery school in her family's converted garage. At the time, the concept was unfamiliar and initially slow to gain traction. Most people were not accustomed to paying for cooking lessons, and Ina had no advertising budget to spread the word. Undeterred, she sent her teenage sons out on bicycles to deliver homemade flyers throughout the neighbourhood. What started as a humble home business gradually blossomed, and seven years later, her school had become hugely popular. This success was fuelled by Ina's infectious passion for both cooking and teaching, qualities that turned every lesson into an experience. (Kinda makes me think she's our very own Julia Child in a way but she's also giving Elizabeth Zott in the Lessons in Chemistry series.) I am genuinely grateful that this queen of cooking stayed the course. She has made my life not only more delicious but also so much easier. In the rush of modern life, we are constantly searching for ways to simplify our routines. Often, we reach for convenience and occasionally compromise on health, which is perfectly fine now and again. However, it is comforting to know there are brands like Ina Paarman that offer convenience that's healthy too. Her products are packed with flavour and goodness, and for me, they carry a deep sense of nostalgia. We are roughly the same age, so I remember growing up with her iconic products in our home, and now with the new #HiberNation campaign, all those special memories are flooding back. The Paarman team explains that the #HiberNation campaign captures exactly what we all feel when winter sets in: the desire to retreat, recharge, and reach for something nourishing, comforting, and delicious. Ina Paarman's range is designed for this very season, allowing you to create wholesome, hearty meals with ease and satisfaction. That is the magic of comfort food. It warms us from the inside out, makes us smile, and brings a sense of peace in the middle of winter's chill. For instant gratification, the Ready To Serve Soups are a brilliant choice. The Beef and Lentil Soup is rich in collagen and wonderfully hearty, while the Country Chicken Soup offers both great flavour and a range of health benefits thanks to its rich, real chicken broth. And let's be honest, chicken soup is good for the soul too, right? All of them are delicious, but for me, nothing beats the Tomato Soup, especially with a golden toasted cheese sandwich for dipping. You had me at hello, Ina Paarman's Tomato Soup. I could go on forever about all of my favourites, but instead, I encourage you to explore the many wonderful recipes available on the website at . Follow the #HiberNation campaign for weekly inspiration, from clever tips to wholesome, home-cooked meals that make winter feel a little more magical. Bon appétit and Nikonwabele ukutya kwenu.
IOL News
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- IOL News
The Hangout: Bowling for soup
I have always loved beautiful stories that both inspire and uplift, and that is exactly what we get when we dare to dream big, persevere through challenges, and look back at the journey of legendary South African icon Ina Paarman. I am all about celebrating our heritage and paying tribute to the local legends who have shaped our foody culture. After all, we know local is lekker, and today I am shining a light on a woman who had the courage to stand tall and now exports her renowned range of spices, seasonings, sauces, and more to thirty-two countries across the globe. What an unbelievable accomplishment. In 1982, Ina took a bold leap of faith. She left behind the security of her lecturing job to open a cookery school in her family's converted garage. At the time, the concept was unfamiliar and initially slow to gain traction. Most people were not accustomed to paying for cooking lessons, and Ina had no advertising budget to spread the word. Undeterred, she sent her teenage sons out on bicycles to deliver homemade flyers throughout the neighbourhood. What started as a humble home business gradually blossomed, and seven years later, her school had become hugely popular. This success was fuelled by Ina's infectious passion for both cooking and teaching, qualities that turned every lesson into an experience. (Kinda makes me think she's our very own Julia Child in a way but she's also giving Elizabeth Zott in the Lessons in Chemistry series.) I am genuinely grateful that this queen of cooking stayed the course. She has made my life not only more delicious but also so much easier. In the rush of modern life, we are constantly searching for ways to simplify our routines. Often, we reach for convenience and occasionally compromise on health, which is perfectly fine now and again. However, it is comforting to know there are brands like Ina Paarman that offer convenience that's healthy too. Her products are packed with flavour and goodness, and for me, they carry a deep sense of nostalgia. We are roughly the same age, so I remember growing up with her iconic products in our home, and now with the new #HiberNation campaign, all those special memories are flooding back. The Paarman team explains that the #HiberNation campaign captures exactly what we all feel when winter sets in: the desire to retreat, recharge, and reach for something nourishing, comforting, and delicious. Ina Paarman's range is designed for this very season, allowing you to create wholesome, hearty meals with ease and satisfaction. That is the magic of comfort food. It warms us from the inside out, makes us smile, and brings a sense of peace in the middle of winter's chill. For instant gratification, the Ready To Serve Soups are a brilliant choice. The Beef and Lentil Soup is rich in collagen and wonderfully hearty, while the Country Chicken Soup offers both great flavour and a range of health benefits thanks to its rich, real chicken broth. And let's be honest, chicken soup is good for the soul too, right? All of them are delicious, but for me, nothing beats the Tomato Soup, especially with a golden toasted cheese sandwich for dipping. You had me at hello, Ina Paarman's Tomato Soup. I could go on forever about all of my favourites, but instead, I encourage you to explore the many wonderful recipes available on the website at Follow the #HiberNation campaign for weekly inspiration, from clever tips to wholesome, home-cooked meals that make winter feel a little more magical. Bon appétit and Nikonwabele ukutya kwenu.
Daily Record
11-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Charity trustee hails Good Samaritans who made sure she got home safely after being taken to hospital
Ina Thomas, 80, had been shopping in Glasgow when she fell down the escalator in Sports Direct in the city's Argyle Street. A trustee with a Lanarkshire charity has hailed the kind-hearted Good Samaritans who made sure she got home safely after being taken to hospital. Ina Thomas, 80, had been shopping in Glasgow when she fell down the escalator in Sports Direct in the city's Argyle Street. The Cambuslang pensioner was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary for treatment and upon her release, a generous couple paid for her taxi ride home. Ina explained: "I had been in the Royal for hours before I was fit enough to go home and I hadn't a clue where the nearest cash machine was. "I asked a young couple for directions, but they just took over. "They asked where I lived, phoned a taxi and paid for it before I could say anything. "Then, when the taxi arrived, the young lady helped me in and told the driver to take me home. "It was all so unexpected that I never got a chance to ask their names - and I really regret that. "I would love to meet them and thank them for all they did. They showed great kindness and the sort of caring attitude that I think is often overlooked these days. "They were just lovely and this act of kindness restored my belief in the good in all people." Ina has been with the LEAP charity, which supports people in Lanarkshire aged 50 and over, for 25 years. The trustee was shaken up by her fall and is now undergoing tests as doctors think she may have vertigo, which could have caused her accident. Ina has also praised the staff at Glasgow Royal Infirmary for looking after her "very well" and is now recovering at home. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
The Star
06-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Dania-Zi Yu get timely boost for Asian meet after winning in Kangar
Dynamic duo: Dania Sofea (left) and Low Zi Yu. — BAM PETALING JAYA: A title win at the Malaysian Junior International Challenge has given Dania Sofea Zaidi and Low Zi Yu the perfect boost ahead of the Asian Junior Championships in Solo, Indonesia from July 18-27. The win was especially meaningful for Dania, who had earlier fallen short in the mixed doubles final with Datu Anif Isaac Datu Asrah despite going in as the top seeds in Kangar, Perlis yesterday. Dania-Datu lost 22-20, 15-21, 12-21 to compatriots Loh Zi Heng-Noraqilah Maisarah in a 54-minute duel. But the Johor-born shuttler made amends in the girls' doubles final when she and Zi Yu outplayed Thailand's Khanaphon Deearom-Thanaphon Deearom 21-11, 21-19 to lift the title. 'I just gave my best. Of course, there's pressure going into the Asian Juniors because the coaches are expecting Zi Yu and I to deliver, especially after we finished runners-up at the World Junior Championships last year. But I'm embracing the pressure,' said Dania. Top seeds Loh Zi Heng-Tan Zhi Yang failed to add more titles for Malaysia when they fell to Indonesia's Alexius Subagio-Aquino Tangka 21-18, 19-21, 20-22 in the boys' doubles final. All eyes will now be on Dania in Solo, where she will play in the girls', mixed doubles and mixed team events. Dania-Zi Yu have been seeded second in the girls' doubles, while Dania-Datu will also go in as the second seeds in the mixed doubles. In the team event, Malaysia have been seeded sixth behind Thailand, India, Indonesia, China and Taiwan. FINAL RESULTS Boys' singles: Tonrug Saeheng (Tha) bt Ip Sum Yau (Hkg) 21-18, 15-21, 21-17. Boys' doubles: Alexius Subagio-Aquino Tangka (Ina) bt Loh Zi Heng-Tan Zhi Ying (Mas) 21-18, 19-21, 20-22. Girls' singles: Lam Ka To (Hkg) bt radith Bayu Wardhana (Ina) 21-8, 21-9. Girls' doubles: Low Zi Yu-Dania Sofea Zaidi (Mas) bt Khanaphon Deearom-Thanaphon Deearom (Tha) 21-11, 21-19. Mixed doubles: Loh Zi Heng-Noraqilah Maisarah bt Datu Anif Datu Asrah-Dania Sofea Zaidi 20-22, 21-15, 21-12.
The Star
06-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Dania-Zi Yu get timely boost for Asian meet after smashing show in Kangar
Solid girls: Shuttlers Dania Sofea Zaidi and Low Zi Yu win at the Malaysia Junior International Challenge. PETALING JAYA: A title win at the Malaysian Junior International Challenge has given Dania Sofea Zaidi and Low Zi Yu the perfect boost ahead of the Asian Junior Championships in Solo, Indonesia from July 18-27. The win was especially meaningful for Dania, who had earlier fallen short in the mixed doubles final with Datu Anif Isaac Datu Asrah despite going in as the top seeds in Kangar, Perlis yesterday. Dania-Datu were beaten by compatriots Loh Zi Heng-Noraqilah Maisarah 22-20, 15-21, 12-21 in a 54-minute duel. But the Johor-born shuttler made amends in the girls' doubles final when she and Zi Yu outplayed Thailand's Khanaphon Deearom-Thanaphon Deearom 21-11, 21-19 to lift the title. "I just gave my best. Of course, there's pressure going into the Asian Juniors because the coaches are expecting Zi Yu and I to deliver, especially after we finished runners-up at the World Junior Championships last year. But I'm embracing the pressure,' said Dania. Top seeds Loh Zi Heng-Tan Zhi Yang failed to add more titles for Malaysia when they fell to Indonesia's Alexius Subagio-Aquino Tangka 21-18, 19-21, 20-22 in the boys' doubles final. All eyes will now be on Dania in Solo, where she will play in the girls', mixed doubles and mixed team events. Dania-Zi Yu have been seeded second in the girls' doubles, while Dania-Datu will also go in as the second seeds in the mixed doubles. In the team event, Malaysia have been seeded sixth behind Thailand, India, Indonesia, China and Taiwan. Boys' singles: Tonrug Saeheng (Tha) bt Ip Sum Yau (Hkg) 21-18, 15-21, 21-17. Boys' doubles: Alexius Subagio-Aquino Tangka (Ina) bt Loh Zi Heng-Tan Zhi Ying (Mas) 21-18, 19-21, 20-22. Girls' singles: Lam Ka To (Hkg) bt radith Bayu Wardhana (Ina) 21-8, 21-9. Girls' doubles: Low Zi Yu-Dania Sofea Zaidi (Mas) bt Khanaphon Deearom-Thanaphon Deearom (Tha) 21-11, 21-19. Mixed doubles: Loh Zi Heng-Noraqilah Maisarah bt Datu Anif Datu Asrah-Dania Sofea Zaidi 20-22, 21-15, 21-12.
