Grant and I recently spent a day at Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant, in Franschhoek, celebrating our culinary heritage. Eating delicious food, drinking fantastic wine and sharing unique food stories, is the perfect way to celebrate your heritage! And the setting for lunch on the outside deck is magical and wonderfully relaxing, especially after a long busy week.
[Read more…]Spice Route Destination & Jewell’s Paarl
We eventually made it to Spice Route in Paarl. Grant and I were so excited, as it has been on our bucket list for quite a while! The experience lived up to all our expectations!
[Read more…]Delheim 2019 Pinotage Rosé with Khao Soi
In keeping with the current rosé wine theme on my Instagram feed, I thought I would share a delicious fruit-forward offering from Delheim. In the midst of the freezing cold weather, the delicate salmon coloured hue of the 2019 Delheim Pinotage Rosé has one longing for the warmth of summer.
[Read more…]Satay Chicken Skewers with Spicy Noodles
Repetitive weekday meals can get so dull, which is why I like to try new recipes a few times a month. I found this recipe in one of my favourite cookbooks, Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals, but have adapted it to suit our taste. With the result, my Satay Chicken Skewers with Spicy Noodles now makes a regular appearance on our menu plan and is a family favourite.
[Read more…]Franschhoek Winter Escape 24 Hour Getaway
Grant and I seldom get the chance to have a romantic weekend away. If we do, it’s usually only for a night but we take what we can get! Read on and find out how to make the most of a 24-hour getaway, with my Franschhoek Winter Escape.
[Read more…]Vondeling Wines Hidden Gem in Voor-Paardeberg
I have been fortunate to explore many beautiful hidden Gems in the Cape Winelands. A recent discovery is Vondeling Wines, in Voor-paardeberg, in Paarl.
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