Fashioning Modern Africanism

FROM LINEAR TO CIRCULAR, THE PROGRESSING STORY OF NESTLÉ’S SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES Nestlé East and Southern Africa (ESAR) is proud to present  From Linear to Circular , an art exhibition profiling three of its flagship sustainability initiatives that are part of its RE programme. The initiatives are profiled in a body of work by artist, Dillon Marsh, whose photography explores the relationship between humans and their environment. The exhibition, hosted at Melrose Gallery in Johannesburg, opened on 7 th  June 2022 and will run for the duration of sustainability month, until 30 th  June 2022. From Linear to Circular  captures, using Marsh’s unique lens and perspective, the ongoing development of three flagship pilot projects: RE-Imagine Tomorrow in Tembisa, Ekurhuleni; carbon capture in Hammanskraal, Pretoria; and Africa’s first net zero dairy farm in George. These projects are near completion of their pilot stage, and their success is key to Nestlé’s fundamental shift towards embrac

“ The Grit you learn in sport you keep for life” The power of sport as a valuable instrument for positive change in society has been acknowledged by none other than the world’s greatest statesman and icon Nelson Mandela. Through its ground-breaking   #FindYourGrit   campaign,   NESTLÉ MILO®   recognises that the influence of sport goes way beyond the playing field. The brand affirms the undeniable truth that – ‘Sport is a great teacher'. Speaking about the campaign, Saint-Francis Tohlang who is the Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Director  at Nestlé East and Southern Africa Region explained that the purpose of the campaign is to showcase the importance of sport and the valuable life skills that can be learned through it. “When we think of grit, we think of courage, passion, determination, persistence, resilience, tenacity, which are some of the skills learned in sport. As a brand, we want to champion these traits through this campaign by illustrating to parents and ca

Johannesburg - Earlier this year, South Africa’s popular confectionery brand, NESTLÉ SMARTIES globally announced their switch to 100% recyclable paper packaging. To celebrate this milestone, the brand has collaborated with contemporary recycling artist, Mbongeni Buthelezi to design a digital guide for caregivers to follow in creating fun origami pieces using the brand’s recyclable paper. The NESTLÉ SMARTIES and Mbongeni Buthelezi collaboration is intended to drive the brand’s #SmartiesCreateWithPurpose narrative which is set to inspire conscious creativity by using recyclable goods. “Essentially, the purpose of the collaboration is for Buthelezi, through his craft, to inspire and stimulate creativity among South Africans, through his use of the NESTLÉ SMARTIES new 100% recyclable packaging.  We hope that caregivers and their children will find it fun and an engaging way to educate children on planet sustainability issues through the creative expressions in repurposing the paper packagi

Childhood is an important stage that requires age-specific nutrition.  According to  Food and Nutrition Bulletin 2017, Vol. 38(3) 405-  South Africa’s children between the ages of one and five years, do not get adequate vital nutrients in their daily diet.  Some of the critical nutrient gaps identified for young children are a deficiency in Vitamin A, Zinc and Iron.  Infact between 44 and 62% of SA children under 5 do not get enough Iron, 58% have an insufficient intake of Vitamin A and 55% of this age group’s intake of zinc is less than adequate. These sub optimal nutrient intakes affect our childrens ability to grow and develop optimally, it affects the health of their immune systems which all contributes to poorer adult outcomes in terms of cognitive development and overall  health and well being. To respond to some of these nutritional challenges, NESTLÉ NIDO 3+ announced it’s new and improved recipe, tailor-made for the nutritional needs of little ones aged three to five years. “C

South Africa’s popular confectionery brand, NESTLÉ SMARTIES globally announced their switch to recyclable paper packaging earlier this year and they are   now   excited to let consumers know that the offering is now available in South Africa,   making the NESTLÉ SMARTIES brand the first ever global confectionery brand to shift to 100% recyclable paper packaging.    “We are truly excited to introduce this offering to the South African market.   The transformation of the NESTLÉ SMARTIES packaging is only one of the brands' 'SMART Initiatives', which aim to support sustainability and enhance the overall product experience. This transformation will aid in repositioning the brand and earning back the trust of millions.   Says Alex   Villela, Business Executive   Officer, Confectionery,   Nestlé   South Africa   ‘ NESTLÉ SMARTIES   move   to   100%   recyclab le   paper is   a great advertisement of our dedication to transform our packaging to be more environmentally friendly.  I

Do you sometimes feel like preparing something quick to serve with either bread or leftover rice? We all have those days that we just need a quick fix after a long day. Here's something to try out this weekend as we continue to keep warm during this long winter. Don't forget to take snaps and tag @NestleSA and @Fashioning_Modern_Africanism  RED LENTIL AND COCONUT DAHL INGREDIENTS   • Olive oil, extra virgin 30 ml • Garlic, fresh, peeled, roughly chopped 20 g • Cumin, dried 12 g • Garam Masala 16 g • Red Lentils, cooked, cooled 800 g • Tomatoes, crushed 300 g • Maggi Chilli Sauce 60 ml • Coconut Milk, low fat 600 g • Salt, fine 2 g METHOD   1. In a heavy bottomed pot, heat the olive oil over a medium heat. 2. Add the garlic and fry for 2-3 minutes. 3. Add the cumin and garam masala and fry until fragrant. 4. Add the lentils and fry for 3-4 minutes. 5. Add the crushed tomatoes, chilli sauce and coconut milk and bring to a slow simmer. 6. Simmer uncov

Nothing beat a bowl of soup on cold day to keep warm. With the cold front upon us this weekend bafwethu, we need to keep warm and nurse the cravings. It's been a very hectic week, both emotionally and mentally straining. Let's give our body some time off and reward it with this delicious bowl of corn and roasted red pepper soup. Don't forget to take snaps and tag @Nestlesa and @Fashioning_Modern_Africanism on your socials.  INGREDIENTS • Peppers, red, large 8 units • Maggi No oil Salad Dressing, Italian 50 ml • Olive Oil, extra virgin 50 ml • Garlic, crushed 20 g • Onions, medium dice 200 g • Cumin, dried 3 g • Paprika, smoky 3 g • Corn, frozen 500 g • Maggi Chicken Stock 1000 ml • Maggi Chilli Sauce 30 ml • Maggi Lazenby Sauce 50 ml • Pepper, black, fine 5 g • Coriander, fresh, roughly chopped 5 g METHOD   1. Pre-heat the oven to 200 ̊C and spray a large baking sheet with non-stick spray. 2. Deseed

This week bafwethu, your cookist is taking the kasi flavors into the private school vibes. iKota is a go to meal for every kasi chap when you are hungry and there's nothing to eat ekhaya. We all love a bunny chaw on a cold afternoon chilling na mageng ekasi. Our iKota stories can be different but we all have one! Allow Nestle SA to introduce you to new ways of making ikota - bunny chaw. Please don't forget to take snaps and tag @NestleSouthAfrica & @Fashioning_Modern_Africanism.   INGREDIENTS  For the pickle   • Maggi No oil dressing, Greek 100 ml • Vinegar, white, grape 60 ml • Sugar, granulated 20 g • Cabbage, green, finely sliced 200 g • Cabbage, red, finely sliced 100 g • Onions, white, finely sliced 60 g • Carrots, grated 80 g For the Bunny Chow   • Onions, white, diced 300 g • Garlic, fresh, crushed 10 g • Stewing Mutton, cubed 1200 g • Tomato paste 15 g • Coriander, fresh, chopped 6 g • Turmeric, ground 5 g •

Growing up in a small township popularly known as Biaba, hangei Nzhelele, Rice was only served with fried chicken, gravy, butternut, beetroot and salads _ for some unknown reason salads were usually caleslaw and potato salad. oh yes! Need I metion that was a meal to look forward to only on sundays - hahahaha. The meal is called seven colors. Before you come at me with your several ntoz, I dare you to try making a heartwarming receipe below. Don't forget to share snaps and tag @NestleSA & @Fashioning_Modern_Africanism  VEGETABLE LOADED CHICKEN BIRYANI INGREDIENTS • Rice, basmati 750 g • Olive Oil, extra virgin 40 ml • Onion, white, diced 300 g • Carrots, fresh, diced 100 g • Bay leaf, dried 2 units • Cardamom pods 3 units • Cinnamon, fine 8 g • Turmeric, fine 8 g • Chicken breasts, skinless, boneless, diced 1200 g • Curry paste, medium 100 g • Maggi Chilli Sauce 60 ml • Chicken stock, low sodium 2000 ml • Peas, frozen 80 g • Corn, frozen 80 g • Gree

Hey bafwethu! This year Lady winter came out strong and she's slapping really hard. While the cold front is upon us, we need some winter warmer dishes. Some of you might know that I love the art and science of cooking. Cooking for me is science, the mixture of specific ingredients to get a certain taste. Thats Art bafwethu! Firstly, lemme educate you some more as to why I call myself a cookist. I create my own receipe or add other ingredients onto other people's receipes to create my own _ Cookist. You learned it here, lol.  Nestle came through for your boi with some receipes to try out during this winter. This partnership came at the right time. I've been cooking alot during the lockdown and was starting to run out of the ideas to make eating interesting.  Now lets get into the game of cooking and prepare a warm a chickpea and lamb casserole. This weekend I challenge you to get these ingredients from your nearest grocery store. Nestle SA have these at lower cost. You can s