Lory Park Zoo in Midrand

The Lory Park Zoo in Midrand

Did you know about the Zoo in Midrand? – The Lory Park Zoo and Animal Sanctuary


The Lory Park Zoo is nicely tucked away in the suburb of President Park, Midrand. The zoo was opened 16 ago, in the year 2000 as a bird park by the founder, Edward Philippus Van Eck.

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Sautéed Beef, Onion and Mushroom Pita Pocket recipe

Sautéed Beef, Onion and Mushroom Pita Pocket recipe

The Sautéed Beef, Onion and Mushroom Pita Pocket recipe is an easy to fix yet substantial lunch every occasion.


This Sautéed Beef, Onion and Mushroom Pita Pocket recipe can come very handy when you need to fix a quick, relatively light yet still substantial lunch for your audience. And when prepared with the secret ingredient, this recipe can win over even the most toughest crowd. What is the secret ingredient? Just a hint of TLC.

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Fourways Farmers Market – Or Not Everything Is As it Seems

Fourways Farmers Market

A great weekend outing in the city – the Fourways Farmers Market


One would think, an establishment called Fourways Farmers Market would mean that you could purchase freshly harvested farm goods and produce. Well, that is not the case here …

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Another delightful home cooked meal from Astrid’s kitchen

Italian Meatballs recipe

The most tempting Italian Meatballs in Rich Tomato Sauce recipe


Our guest house in Midrand is all about the homely environment, home-style cuisine and personalized service for our guests.
One of our ways to make you feel at home during your stay at our guest house is to serve familiar home-cooked meals. This Italian Meatballs with Spaghetti, grated Cheese and Fresh Garden Salad with Avocado is also one of those dishes on our repertoire. You probably still recall the taste when your Mom cooked it for you back in the days, don’t you?

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A healthy salad recipe for lunch

Greek Chicken Salad recipe

Greek Chicken Salad recipe for the more health-conscious audience


Health eating is everything these days. And this delicious, easy-to-prepare, light Greek Chicken Salad recipe will certainly help you to keep the balance in your daily protein, starch and fiber intake ratio. Furthermore it can be prepared in just over an hour with very little hassle. Consequently the Chef of our Midrand guest house loves to fix this dish. Because it always leaves her extra time to prepare for dinner.

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Opening The Mall of Africa in Midrand

Mall of Africa in Midrand

The largest mall ever built in a single stage construction in South Africa – The Mall of Africa


The big news in 2016 for all citizens in Midrand is the opening of the Mall of Africa. Which is also the largest shopping centre ever built in a single phase.

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