News on Jackaranda FM and Philicity’s Delicious Food

Today, Jacaranda FM, a beloved music radio station, proudly announced its official media partnership with the Bulls Daisies, a groundbreaking South African women’s rugby team based at Pretoria’s Loftus Versveld Stadium.

“We have a massive footprint in Gauteng where rugby, like music, is part of our culture and meant to be shared and enjoyed by everyone. To support this elite rugby team where women are gaining momentum and victories aligns perfectly with our focus on purpose and enabling success,” says Deirdre King, Managing Director of Jacaranda FM.

Jacaranda FM’s sponsorship aims to provide crucial media support to the Bulls Daisies, empowering them to thrive in the burgeoning field of women’s rugby. With a reputation for music and purpose-driven initiatives, Jacaranda FM has been a proud media partner to the Vodacom Blue Bulls for over two decades.

Edgar Rathbone, Chief Executive of the Blue Bulls Company (BBCo), sees this partnership as pivotal in elevating women’s rugby to new heights of excellence. “We have been intentional and aggressive in our approach to ensure that we equip the Daisies with as much professional standard support as we know any high-performance team requires. This includes commercial partnerships that will help us take the work they do and advance it even further,” Rathbone remarks.

“The more people who watch the beautiful game of rugby, the more the game evolves, the more the players evolve, and this partnership with Jacaranda FM will ensure that we get that support for this winning team,” Rathbone concludes.

Jacaranda FM aims to bridge the awareness gap in sponsorship, urging listeners and institutions to rally behind the team and amplify their impact on the world of women’s sport.

The Women’s Premier Division tournament, inaugurated in 2003, witnessed a historic moment two decades later with the emergence of the Bulls Daisies – named after the Barberton Daisy featured in the Blue Bulls crest since 1938 – as South Africa’s first professional women’s rugby team. Boasting 35 members, the Bulls Daisies achieved a perfect season in 2023, securing victory in every game and clinching the Women’s Premier Division title.

“Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair,” – Nelson Mandela.

“It’s hard to say it better than Madiba, but music works in much the same way as sport– bringing people from all walks of life together. It can be seen in a rugby stadium or a music concert, and our hope is that this partnership with powerful women will be seen and heard as they forge a new path for women in rugby,” adds King.

Jacaranda FM’s Philicity Reeken, known for her love language of preparing hearty meals from scratch, shares her insights ahead of Valentine’s Day.

While Philicity won’t have a Valentine this year, she fully embraces the spirit of love around this time. When asked about her ideal romantic Valentine’s Day dinner, Philicity reveals her famous Hake and Prawn Skewers with Cucumber and Pineapple Salad.

“When it comes to something like a Valentine’s Day dinner, I wanted to make something different, exciting, and, importantly, something easy that could be made by couples together. This meal is for the new lovers, the tired moms and dads, and the couple who are rediscovering their love for each other,” says Philicity.

With the South African heat in mind, Philicity emphasizes the lightness of her dish, perfectly suited for the climate. She recommends starting a little braai and cooking the skewers over a flame, allowing couples to enjoy the process together.

Philicity’s recipe includes skewers featuring prawns, hake, baby onions, baby tomatoes, and sweet paprika peppers, served alongside a refreshing salad comprising cucumbers, pineapple, mango, sliced mangetout, and sweet paprika peppers. The dish is complemented by a zesty dressing and sides of pita bread and tzatziki spread.

This delightful recipe, crafted with love by Philicity Reeken, combines the flavors of the sea with the tropical zest of fruits, creating an experience that celebrates shared moments between lovers. Whether preparing it for a romantic dinner or a casual gathering, Philicity’s dish embodies the essence of love and togetherness.

Ingredients:

Skewers:

• 3 prawns per person (with heads attached)
• 1 fillet of hake (approximately 400g) or frozen skinless medallions
• Baby onions
• Baby tomatoes
• Sweet paprika peppers

Salad:

• Cucumbers
• Pineapple
• Mango
• Sliced mangetout
• Sweet paprika peppers

Dressing:

• Lime juice
• Red wine vinegar
• Chopped red chili (deseeded if preferred)
• Oil

Skewer Sauce:

• Oil
• Fish spice
• Prawn spice
• Liquid smoke

Sides:

• Pita bread
• Tzatziki spread

Preparation:

1. Chop all the salad ingredients into bite-sized pieces and mix lime juice, chopped chili, red wine vinegar, and oil for the dressing. Refrigerate the dressing.
2. For the skewers, alternate hake, peppers, prawns, and onions. Brush with the skewer sauce and grill for about 5 minutes on each side or until you achieve char lines.
3. Serve the skewers with hot pita bread smeared with tzatziki and the refreshing cucumber and pineapple salad.

This comprehensive guide ensures that you have all the necessary ingredients and steps to recreate Philicity Reeken’s delectable dish, perfect for any occasion that celebrates love and togetherness.

For more culinary inspiration and engaging content, tune in to Philicity Reeken on ‘Breakfast With Martin Bester’ every weekday between 06:00 and 09:00 on Jacaranda FM.