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Cape Town Lifestyle, Eating Out, Eating Out With Children, Food, Lifestyle, Markets

Earth Fair Market Noordhoek

 

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.

 

Cape Town Lifestyle, Eating Out, Food, Lifestyle, Wine Farms

The Klink Awards

Calling all foodies, wine lovers, outdoor adventurers and wine farm fans! Show your love for South Africa’s winelands by voting for your favourite nominee in the country’s first ever, consumer-driven, interactive wine tourism award – the KLINK Awards.

Klink Awards

 

Klink Awards 

The KLINK Awards have been launched by Wine Tourism South Africa, publishers of the Wine Tourism Handbook, with the objective of inspiring South Africans to explore and enjoy the experiences offered by the country’s winelands.

Hailed as the ‘Idols’ competition of wine tourism, a panel of industry-related professionals have nominated the top five finalists in each of the KLINK Awards’ fourteen categories. Now it’s up to you to go to the Wine Tourism South Africa website , Facebook or Twitter pages, see which top wineland spots are amongst the nominees and vote. What’s more, those who vote will stand the chance of winning special prizes such as wines, weekends away and restaurant vouchers.

From the 27th of August to the 24th of October you will get the chance to choose who will be crowned champion in not-so-typical categories such as:

  • The ‘Wild Card’ Award for Most Unusual Attraction on a Wine Route;
  • The ‘Family Day Out’ Award for Best Child-Friendly Venue on a Wine Farm;
  • The ‘Tread Gently’ Award for Most Green Wine Farm;
  • The ‘Delicious Deli’ Award for Best Deli on a Wine Farm;
  • The ‘Beyond Expectations’ Award for Great Food and Excellent Value;
  • And the ‘Country Comfort’ Award for Boutique Accommodation on a Wine Estate

The full list of categories is available on the website and the winners in each will be announced on the 25th of October.

Please leave a comment below this post with your details and who you are voting for and you could stand a chance of winning 1 of 5 copies of the Wine Tourism Handbook!

 

To help you vote here are a few of my favourites{Click on the link or button to vote}:

The awards are about celebrating not just the wine made in these regions but also the way in which it is made, the people who make it, the restaurants that pair it and the landscape that gives it birth – all based on the experiences of the consumers themselves. This is a unique concept in that it is a competition for the people by the people,” concludes KLINK Awards and Wine Tourism South Africa Founder, Monika Elias.

 

Book Reviews, Books, Children, Family, Parenting, Reviews and Features

Reflections in Motion

We all understand the importance of treasured memories, especially those of us who have lost loved ones. Photography has always been my way of preserving precious memories and I love looking back at my photos to see how my girls have grown. Another way to preserve these memories is through journaling, something I wish my mom had done for me.

I thought I would share these wonderful journals with you, brought to South African by Martine Donachie, the founder of Reflections in Motion.

Having lost her father  to  Chronic  Kidney  Disease in 2009, Martine was inspired to change her life, find a way to add more meaning to it and somehow, honour the memory of her late father. After achieving a Certificate in Coaching Practice, Martine founded her own coaching business, Reflections in Motion, which focused on life and business coaching, making use of journaling to reflect on one’s life journey.

In 2011, Martine was  introduced  to the “From You to Me” concept. Having a clear understanding of  journaling and experiencing the loss of a parent, Martine immediately recognised the synergies between these two concepts… and the rest is history.

From  You  to Me was founded in the UK by Neil Coxon, and is now brought to South Africa by Reflections in Motion.

Bump to Birthday is a pregnancy and first year journal, allowing you to record your pregnancy, birth and “firsts” in great detail, in a gorgeous hard cover journal. There are lovely framed areas to put your ultrasound pics or photographs of yourself, as your “bump” grows. What a wonderful way to record this amazing time in your life and then show your child once they are old enough to understand!

Our Story – For My Daughter is a wonderful way for you as a mom or dad to record all the amazing things that happen in your precious daughters life. From her first year, you can record all life’s little adventures, where she went to school, what her favourite food was, things that you may not remember when she is older. You also have place to stick photos and make notes about her likes and dislikes. Oh and not to forget the pretty pink and red illustrations!

Our Story – For My Son is identical to the journal for my daughter but you guessed it – it’s blue!

With these journals there is no excuse for not remembering all the important milestones in your child life: when they took their first step, when they said their first word or for that matter what it was. It is something wonderful that you can do for your son or daughter and then present it to them when they are all grown-up!

Reflections in Motion hard cover journals are perfect to give as gifts; they are so pretty, beautifully illustrated and anyone would be delighted to receive one! If you would like to find out more about these and the other journals that Reflections in Motion sell, click over to their website here.

Disclaimer: These journals were provided to Super Mom Blog by Reflections in Motion for review purposes.

Books, Competitions, Entertainment, Lifestyle

Win a copy of The Witness by Nora Roberts

Win a copy of the thrilling novel The Witness by Nora Roberts, valued at R245. If you would like to find out more about the book, you can read my review here.

All you need to do to win a copy of The Witness by Nora Roberts is:~

  • Like Super Mom Blog’s Facebook Page.
  • Like Penguin Book’s Facebook Page.
  • Once you have completed all of the above steps leave a comment on this blog, below the post, stating that you have done so .
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Competition Details and Disclaimer:

  • The Nora Roberts Book Giveaway will run from 31st August 2012, until the 10th September 2012. The winner will then be randomly selected and announced on Super Mom Blog. The winner will also be notified via email that they have won.
  • The winner will receive a soft cover copy of The Witness, by Nora Roberts valued at R245.
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