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Cape Town Lifestyle, Celebrations, Christmas, Eating Out, Eating Out With Children, FAR Photography, Food, Lifestyle

Christmas Count Down 8

Day 8 of the count down – 16 days and counting!Haagen-Dazs such a yummy summer treat!

Celebrations, Christmas, FAR Photography, Food, Lifestyle

Day 2 of our count down and cherries are once again the subject! In my mind they are a such a big part of Christmas and so traditional, their vibrant colour makes them perfect to photograph and they are so yummy to eat! Do not leave me alone with a punnet of cherries – who needs chocolate, I would rather have fresh cherries any day! I could not resist these, as their stalks were still joined!

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Superfoods

What are Superfoods you may ask? There is no official definition, however certain foods have an extraordinarily high nutrient and antioxidant content. It is also said that they may provide nutrients which promote health in several different ways and are thus known as SUPERFOODS. Many are high in antioxidants that fight cancer and inflammation.

Gourmet Boerie

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!

Lucozade All Summer Energy Challenge

As you know coffee is an important part of my everyday existence! Well, I have been given a challenge, wait for it – to try to do with out my cuppa-jo for a week (sounds crazy, I know!) and replace it with Lucozade. Lucozade is a glucose rich energy drink, with a bit of added caffeine, which promises to give me all the vooma I need. I doubt whether this will be a long-term plan but in saying that, I can certainly do with more of an energy boost, especially in the afternoon.

Lucozade is also currently running a competition, where they would like you to capture that all summer energy moment – a moment filled with good times, great friends and that beaming summer smile of yours! All you need to do is send your #AllSummerEnergy pictures in, via twitter or MMS – holding your bottle of Lucozade. There is a daily prize of R3000, all summer long. There is also a grand prize up for grabs of a cool R150 000. To find out more and how to enter visit the Lucozade website and do not forget to hashtag your entry with #AllSummerEnergy brought to you by @LucozadeZA.

So watch this space – my Lucozade arrived today but I will start my challenge on Monday, it is the weekend after all! We will see if I manage the week without coffee (my poor family!) or if it all unravels at a rapid rate! 😉

*Disclaimer: I have been provided with Lucozade Energy Drinks for the purpose of the challenge but am in no way affiliated with Lucozade or the competition they are running.