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I love a cup of tea, but perhaps more than that I love a good glass of wine, so I recently caught up with Kevin Swart (owner Black Elephant Vintners) to chat about what is hip, hot & happening on the local wine scene. The days of only sipping wine around fancy dinner tables are […] Read more…
On my recent visit to Cape Town, I was lucky enough to be treated* at The Cellars-Hohenort for an afternoon of treats & eats which included their Low Carb High Tea. If Low Carb (aka Banting) High Tea makes you think of proteien-only options with loads of fat, then think again. In fact, if you did […] Read more…
Hi & welcome to my first 2017 line-up of cool bits from around the web: What ‘Food Day’ corresponds with your birthday? My birthday (18 February) also happens to be ‘Drink Wine Day’. A sign maybe? All you moms & wives out there; read this. A slice of Fresh, Tangy Granadilla & Lemon Tart anyone? […] Read more…
This was such a fun ‘no-bake’ cake to make & it is even yummier than I anticipated. To me it is also a perfect kids cake, so get them involved! Here goes: Rice Crispies Rainbow Cake, Serves about 12 For the ‘cake’ layers: 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter 9 cups of mashmallows (mini’s mashies are best […] Read more…
As we pulled into Clairvaux farm – the home of Rialheim ceramic studio in Robertson in the Western Cape – a few months ago, I could immediately sense the magic. It wasn’t a long visit, but the inspiration that I got still lingers. Rialheim (previously known as Ceramic Factory) has been around for more than four years already. […] Read more…
Firstly, how rude. Since when is it ok to badger someone about such a personal topic? Of all the topics* that a person can choose to discuss at a party / baby shower / at dinner / at an office, this is the topic they choose. Have these people ever considered that things like infertility […] Read more…
Two people in my life are to thank for my love of Christmas crackers on a festive table. My late ouma Ruth (who always had them on the table at Christmas) & my dear friend Vicky who was the very first person I knew who made her own. Sure they are frivolous, but there is […] Read more…
In case you haven’t noticed: botanicals are having a really big moment & I love love love it. This was also the theme at the POETRYSS17 Launch event that I attended a while ago. What is great about this trend is that it is easy to incorporate – on a small scale or in a […] Read more…
Happy Friday! Hope you enjoy these bits from the web: Lovely post on the importance of taking time out. Life as an unaffectionate person. I’m completely & totally not that person, but this is insightful. How to meal prep. Love this home. Questions for an ob gynae. How delicious does this cinnamon, apple & ginger […] Read more…
When I first received the invitation from Life & Leisure in Stellenbosch to come & stay, I immediately popped over to the website to see what it looks like & fell instantly in love with the décor. Fast forward to our visit earlier this month & I fell even more in love with this gorgeous place. […] Read more…