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Couch Cat: Don’t let life get you down!

by Observer | Sep 26, 2020 | Observer Lifestyle | 0 |

Economic numbers in the newspapers say how poorly Namibia is doing economically. The bad news should be no surprise. Covid-19 stuff knocked us flat.

Check out the music of Fasie Kay!

by Observer | Sep 26, 2020 | Observer Lifestyle | 0 |

Big Ben, one of the best Namibian musicians and performers has announced a new musical brotha’ on the scene. His name is Fasie Kay.

Take care of your hair!

by Observer | Sep 25, 2020 | Observer Lifestyle | 0 |

ZZI Family Hair Studio will be hosting its first ZZI Hair Empower event on 1 October 2020.. It will be hosted online to adhere to COVID-19 regulations.

Finally, restaurants are open! . . . my food tastes great again

by Observer | Sep 18, 2020 | Observer Lifestyle | 0 |

In an address made last week Friday, President Hage Geingob, updated national measures to fight COVID-19.

Couch Cat: Liberate your hair on lockdown

by Observer | Sep 5, 2020 | Observer Lifestyle | 0 |

I have been wearing braid extensions since I was 21. Current articles on natural hair care say that I have done irreparable damage to my natural hair.

Couch Cat: SQUISH is not bad

by Observer | Aug 29, 2020 | Observer Lifestyle | 0 |

My daughter Martha turned me on to these baby food squeeze pureed fruit packets called, “SQUISH”. OK, before you write me off as weird, let me make my case.

Eggplant Mixed Grill

by Observer | Aug 28, 2020 | Observer Lifestyle | 0 |

Namibians love to Braai. It is getting a bit warmer these days and now is the time to dust of the grill and get some Saturday afternoon action underway. This recipe is about eggplant (aubergines) and other veggies, but you can as well add good ‘ol Namibian meat to the grill and stuff your face with proteins provided in the Land of the Brave.

Slow cooker meatballs in tomato sauce

by Observer | Aug 26, 2020 | Observer Lifestyle | 0 |

Simple recipes are the best. I like this one for slow cooker meatballs in tomato sauce. My sister Susan turned me on to the meatballs as she usually makes them when I am home in the USA for the holidays. I stole her idea and used it for family meals when I returned to Namibia. It was a hit!

Couch Cat: When your eyebrows are missing in action

by Observer | Aug 25, 2020 | Observer Lifestyle | 0 |

One good thing that comes from staying at home more and working remote is that I no longer need to buy or wear make-up as frequently. The face mask makes lipstick unnecessary and the mess made on the inside of masks by face powder, reduces that need too.