Spinach and sour cream tart

This savoury tart is perfect for weekend brunches, or as a light meal when served with a side salad. Don’t be intimidated by the prospect of having to make your own shortcrust pastry, says Deonie Erasmus, who submitted the recipe. Just follow the instruct

Sauté the onion in oil until soft and translucent. Set aside.

Break the eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk well.

Add all the other ingredients to the beaten eggs except for the cheese. Mix well.

Pour into the crust in the pie dish, and bake for 40 to 45 minutes.

Sprinkle the grated cheese over the spinach tart and serve immediately.

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CHANGING A LEOPARD’S SPOTS

( Pan, R285), ranger Alex van den Heever and tracker Renias Mhlongo recall the challenges of building trust and a working relationship at Londolozi Game Reserve. Their experiences can serve as a guide to forging successful multicultural business relationships. Van den Heever shares five factors that can contribute in this regard:

As professionals guiding guests, we have to have everyone’s back. Renias taught me that identifying different animal calls wasn’t enough; we need to interpret them.

For example, monkey or kudu alarm calls are pretty reliable indicators of a predator.

In business or the bush, it’s vital to pick up the trail worth following.

One reason you see so many successful multicultural relationships in the bush is that people have chosen to work there. Building positive relationships between people who don’t want to be where they find themselves will always be more difficult.

English mothertongue speakers often feel embarrassed to stumble around in another language. But making the effort is a huge step towards recognising the other person’s culture and wins you bucketloads of goodwill.

You don’t have to buy into other people's cultural beliefs, but you should respect them and never imply that your culture is superior.

1. Listening: 2. Assessing: 3. Choice: 4. Language: 5. Respect:

RENIAS MHLONGO AND ALEX VAN DEN HEEVER

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