Anne Mans

How do you cool your house down without breaking the bank? You do it the Texas way… We love to complain about the heat in Namibia, right? But did you know that in Texas temperatures can climb up to almost 40 Degrees Celsius? Ja… that… is hot. But so, they have a thing they do, called Texas cool, and it is brilliant! As soon as the sun sets, and temperatures […]

Every braai deserves a good dose of carbs. And I recently re-discovered my secret beer bread recipe, which works so well, with a Castle Light. And the best thing about it is, it’s super easy to switch the recipe up a little every time you make it. So, you can add cheese, herbs, bacon, or even sweetcorn. Whatever your heart desires! Here’s what you need: 500 g Self Raising Flour […]

Some people hate mushrooms, and others LOVE them. Personally, I am in the LOVE group. I can’t get enough of mushrooms, so, when we braai, we almost always do braai mushrooms, you know, those big brown mushrooms that you top up with garlic butter and cheese. But do you know what goes really, really well with one of those braai mushrooms?  Bacon! When in doubt, add bacon, and garlic, right? […]

I’d like to think that Namibians are good tippers. You know, when you go out for a meal, or coffee, or when you ask a car guard to watch your car. I think generally, Namibians are good when it comes to tipping. But where do you draw the line? Now, I know we’re yet to join the rest of the world in getting self-checkout points at cafe’s, the airport etc.… […]

Let’s talk… garlic bread. It's one of the easiest things to make, and it's loved by everyone. This recipe, is one of my personal favourites. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 loaf of ciabatta bread or a large baguette (2 small) 100g salted butter softened to room temperature a small handful of coriander leaves finely chopped (about 2 T) 4 cloves of garlic crushed 30g of finely grated Parmesan cheese (an […]

Music is a wonderful thing! We already know that listening to music may boost exercise ability, ease stress and anxiety levels, and even enhance a person's recovery from a stroke. But did you know that your heartbeat also mimics the beat of the music you listen to? Meaning there is no other stimulus on earth that simultaneously engages our brains as widely as music does. I think that’s pretty cool. […]

The world is changing at a rapid pace, and while not all of it is good there are a few good things that come with these changes, like becoming a digital nomad. A digital nomad is someone who earns a living working online, and in various places. So they aren’t stuck to any one place. Like, a writer, or a video editor, or a graphic designer even.The possibilities are endless! […]

I’ve heard of people finding disturbing things in their takeaways, but,  have you heard about the Mc Donalds in Italy that has not one, or two, but three ancient skeletons on display? It’s a little weird right? The restaurant in Frattochie, Italy, was built in 2014, in an area that, centuries ago, was an ancient Roman city. During construction, builders found skeletal remains, and the developers decided to encase them […]

When was the last time you replaced your hairbrush? Apparently, I need to replace mine ASAP. I kind of grew up with the rule of “If it’s broken, fix it. And don’t keep buying a new something, anything, when you already have one.” But, it seems that it’s not such a great rule to live by when it comes to your hairbrush, and you should actually replace it every 6 […]