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For me, winter is synonymous with cosy evenings in, comfort food, fantastic red wine and great company. One of my top winter meals is a stew, which pairs exceptionally well with red wine! Making my beef stew using the De Krans Cabernet Sauvignon, is the ultimate winter warmer.
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Grant and I recently spent a magical, romantic weekend at Angala Boutique Hotel in Franschhoek! Angala is the ultimate haven of peace and tranquillity. From the beautiful gardens to the Wellness and Hydro Facilities, you cannot help but relax and destress!
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Swellendam, for most, is a pitstop en route somewhere! Well, as I have mentioned a few times, this should definitely not be the case. Swellendam should be on your travel agenda, especially with so many fabulous places to stay and experiences to enjoy. During our recent trip to Swellendam, we spent a day at Jan Harmsgat Country House.
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Last week Grant and I enjoyed a magical date night at Harbour House in Kalk Bay. With the waves crashing below, the seaside setting is breathtaking and one of my favourite spots in Cape Town. It was our first date night out in ages! To say we were excited is an understatement! Plus, there was the added bonus of sampling the new Harbour House Tasting Menu.
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Limiting or excluding alcohol, in your life, does not have to be dull and boring! Fitch & Leedes have raised the bar on non-alcoholic drinks. Introducing Fitch & Leedes Moments, their new non-alcoholic vintage cocktail collection.
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Last year we spent two days and nights staying at Elgin Vintners Country House. The Country House, located on the Ridgelands farm, is in the picturesque Elgin Valley.
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During our recent trip exploring Stellenbosch, we visited Blaauwklippen for lunch at their new eatery Hamm & Uys, as well as a macaron and wine pairing.
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What a year it has been, with so much change and turmoil. I am happy to report, however, that something good has come out of 2020! We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Inspired Living SA shop! To give you a bit of a backstory - during our national lockdown, my daughter, Ally and I decided to get creative and started making scented candles. This project has since blossomed and has resulted in us creating an online home decor shop.
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Stellenbosch is home to a vast array of fabulous wine tasting experiences. One that we recently had the pleasure of enjoying is the Wine & Chocolate Tasting at Waterford Estate.
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I can confirm that Stellenbosch is indeed open for business and ready to welcome visitors back to experience this picturesque Winelands town's warm hospitality. Last month saw the launch of the Support Stellenbosch campaign. As part of the campaign and to highlight local businesses and experiences, Grant and I spent two days exploring this vibrant local town.
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As you may already know, I am a huge fan of rosé wine! Although many people consider it to be a more summery wine, I happily drink it year-round. One of my recent discoveries is the 2020 Eikendal Rosé.
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The Elgin Valley, a mere hours drive from Cape Town, is the ideal destination for a relaxing weekend getaway. If you have visited the area before you may be familiar with South Hill Vineyards; if not you are missing out! As well as producing fantastic, cool-climate wines, South Hill Wine Farm offers luxury guest accommodation.
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The Garden Route has always been one of my favourite local destinations. I have very fond memories of staying in Plettenberg Bay as a child. For some reason, however, I have not holidayed there much with my own family. A recent media trip to Sky Villa Boutique Hotel provided the perfect opportunity to get reacquainted with this picturesque coastal town.
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Have you been to De Hoop Nature Reserve before? If not, it should definitely be on your, post-lockdown, bucket list. The De Hoop Nature Reserve and it’s Marine Protected Area, is one of Cape Nature’s flagship nature reserves, most commonly known for its enormous Southern Right Whale migratory calving population.
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With the current environment of social distancing and limitations on our movement, more people are turning to digital forms of communication and interaction. This can be a very daunting step if you have never explored this world before. If you are looking to enter this space as a blogger, your first step to blogging success is to just make a start! If you do not try something, you will never know - do not let your fear of failure limit you!
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With so many of us living in isolation since the middle of March, cabin fever has truly set in. Everyone I have spoken to is chomping at the bit to get out into the big wide world and explore! It is going to feel incredible to once again enjoy many of our Top Cape Town Attractions. I cannot wait to walk on the beach or eat out at one of our world-renowned restaurants.
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A Gin and Tonic happens to be one of my favourite drinks, and fortunately for me, we have so many fabulous South African Craft Gins! As important as great gin is, a quality tonic plays an integral role in creating the perfect G&T.
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