Could Franschoek be described as the darling of the Western Cape wine region? I think so. If you love spending your free time in fresh air, surrounded by beautiful vineyards, sipping fine wine &…
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If like me you find that there’s never enough time in the day to get everything done that needs doing… And if like me, you have the best intentions of packing a really healthy…
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While we lived in Joburg we craved, craved, CRAVED anywhere we could spend some time that didn’t revolve around a shopping centre or child-friendly restaurant. While those two options have their place (and they…
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Last week, Nic & I were treated to a veeeeeerrrry special outing – an exclusive brandy tasting with Marlene Bester, the Master Distiller at Van Ryn’s Distillery in Stellenbosch. I was lucky enough to…
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Eeeeeeee! That squeal of delight is due to: I love, love, LOVE living in the neighborhood I grew up in. Cape Town really is agreeing with my family (& me). My Baby Bun is…
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Fancy a home-baked chocolate chip cookie with your next cup of tea or coffee? Don’t have a bakery close by? That’s OK. Do like I do & keep a packet (or two) of bake…
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Is there anything better than a salty, sea air walk, followed by a scoop of really, really (REALLY) good ice cream? Maybe there is but for my little family & I that’s about as…
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If you love brandy & you love your music at the same time, best you start saying thank you to Klipdrift Premium. Not only did they go & smash 2016 out of the park…
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It’s 2017 & I didn’t feel like doing a New Year, New Me post. So I’ll start things off by saying Happy New Year, I hope 2017 is a good & kind year to…
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South Africa is a special kind of country. We stick to our favourite brands like glue. We love our Saffa’isms like “now now” & “shame”, we love our Saffa food (braai’s & potjies for…
