Day 8 of the count down – 16 days and counting!Haagen-Dazs such a yummy summer treat!
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Eating Out With Children
Last weekend we decided to pop over to the other side of the mountain and enjoy a bit of lunch in the quaint fishing village of Kalk Bay, which is on the False Bay Coast of Cape Town. We have not ventured to part of the coast in a while, due to major road reconstruction that has been on the go for quite a while now, although there was still a stop-go traffic situation we were in no hurry and just meandered our way through.
We settled on Sirocco for lunch, which is situated on the Main Road in Kalk Bay, right next to the Train Station. Sirocco is a casual out-door cafe, with white washed tables and lovely bright decor. The restaurant is quite exposed to the elements and can be a bit chilly, so be sure to take a jacket along.
Lunch was absolutely delish, my grilled calamari which is also one of their signature dishes was to die for – it was quite spicy but very fresh, accompanied by a wonderful savoury rice, caper berries and olives. Mr had the line fish which was served with roast potatoes, artichokes and grapefruit segments – yum. The girls both had the Hake & Chips, which was wonderfully fresh. The service was excellent and I loved the cafe vibe, so needless to say we will definitely be going back.
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Last week we attended the official launch of Gourmet Boerie, which I blogged about over here last month. With Mr en-tow we ventured out to the centre of town last Saturday evening, to check-out the newly opened restaurant. Gourmet Boerie is situated on the corner of Kloof Street in Cape Town, a wonderful vibey part of the Mother City. The vibe at the launch on Saturday evening was indeed tangible!
We were greated at the door with a drink of our choice – you guessed it, bubbles for me, who would ever refuse awesome Cape Bubbly! There were also craft beers on tap, a selection of wines, coolers and soft drinks so everyone was well catered for.
I really love the décor of the restaurant and much to our surprise, we found out that one of our neighbours was instrumental in the development of the space! The décor is modern with wonderful exposed brick work, clean lines, vibrant colours and a stunning bar area, perfect for stopping in for a beer and boerie on your way home in the evening.
The main dining space is casual with long tables and benches; there is an additional seating area outside with large folding doors to allow the restaurant to flow naturally to the outside area, which is great for alfresco summer dining.
I was not entirely to sure what to expect when sampling the “boerie rolls” but I must admit I was very pleasantly surprised. The bread rolls where light and airy and the boerie was perfectly cooked, with that “perfect bite” and certainly not tough or full of gristle. The flavour combinations where heavenly! My favourite was the “The Hangover”, topped with bacon, caramelised pineapple and avocado with cheese sauce followed closely by the “Shroom Sauce”, topped with a creamy mushroom sauce with fresh herbs and cos lettuce - seriously yummy!
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As with braaing, boerewors is part of our National Heritage and something everyone in South Africa is familiar with! Well you will be happy to know that “boerewors” is getting a facelift.
The Boerie is coming! It is no secret that Boerewors is one of the most renowned traditional dishes in the South African cuisine. Whether you braai it with your chops, steam it with mash and veggies or eat it on your meaty pizza, every South African loves a good boerie – especially with an ice-cold Craft Beer! Like most good things, the traditional boerie is due for an upgrade and thus a diverse group of top South African entrepreneurs would like to introduce – GOURMET BOERIE.
The concept behind Gourmet Boerie is all about the traditional Boerewors roll and Craft Beer, with a touch of pizzazz! It boasts a proudly South African stamp, with every item in-store produced locally by South Africans in South Africa. Ingredients have been sourced from local suppliers, all menu items are manufactured in SA and all merchandise and staff uniforms are made from native hemp – even the furniture has been created by a local designer. The three Craft Beers – Jack Black, Darling Brew and Devils Peak – are pumped from a cold room on site, ensuring ever-cold beer. Local SAB beer, as well as ciders and spritzers for the ladies, are also available.
We are a Proudly South African business that sells an iconic South African brand in a really fun, sexy and creative space that will be appealing to all South Africans and tourists alike,” pronounces Craig Bright, co-founder of Gourmet Boerie and owner of Rocking the Daisies.
What is on the menu you may ask? Well Silwood-trained, Kate Marek, is taking the reins and will be running the kitchen. Her culinary experience reaches as far as, vocations in food capitals of the world, such as London and Melbourne. Marek’s creations for Gourmet Boerie include The Breakfast Boerie, The Gorgonzola, The Hangover, The Herbiwors, and even a Kiddies Boerie. Gourmet Boerie has something for everyone! Customers have the choice between traditional, lamb, chicken or vegetarian boerewors, with an Ostrich boerewors in the pipeline. All boeries are available on a selection of different bread rolls. For those of us with a sweet tooth they offer traditional South African desserts such as Koeksisters, Milk Tart and Malva Pudding.
As if that isn’t a big enough bite to chew, the Gourmet Boerie team has also developed their very own, unique boerewors recipe, available to buy and braai in the comfort of your own home – along with incredibly delicious sauces to complement each dish. Furthermore, for sport enthusiasts, there will be two 53” high definition plasma screens, crafting a place where local is truly lekker! It’s the ultimate spot for South Africans to enjoy their own culture cuisine with free WiFi and food for thought while also introducing newcomers to this world-famous hospitality.
Gourmet Boerie will be retailing its succulent boerewors and Craft Beers to the public as from October 2012.You can find them at Buitenkloof Studios on the corner of Buitensingel and Kloof Street. All boeries are available as sit down or takeaway – if you don’t have time to sit down and dine, grab a boerie on the run!
To celebrate the launch of Gourmet Boerie they are running a competition on their webpage. To enter the all-time “Win a Gourmet Boerie and a Craft Beerie each week for a year” competition, you can visit their webpage here and scroll down to the bottom to comment.
Gourmet Boerie will be situated on the Corner of Kloof & Buitensingel Street Cape Town.
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These are a few of my pics from my visit to the Earth Fair Market Noordhoek, last week Thursday. It was still a bit chilly but no rain so that was great. The market is perfect to stock up on some amazing artisan foodie delights and if like me you do not feel like cooking, a quick easy dinner! My youngest loves sushi so the first stop is usually the Village Sushi table, well truth be told it is the drinks vendor for an artisan beer for Mr and a cheeky Sauvignon for me, then the sushi. Another of our favourites are the glorious home-made pies, my choice is the Lamb and Rosemary – yum!
We could not leave before sampling the gorgeous home-made Gelato, my favourite was the Strawberry but the chocolate was really good as well!
If you have not been to the market yet, it is well worth a visit and especially now with the weather improving – it’s a great way to spend the evening!
The market is held at the Noordhoek Farm Village, from 4pm- 8.30/9pm every Thursday evening. If you would like to find out more about the Earth Fair Market click here.
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