The 15th Cape Town International Jazz Festival is taking place on the 28th and 29th of March in the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The line-up includes artists like Abdullah Ibrahim and Ekaya; Andreya Triana, Lalah Hathaway, Level 42, Moh Dediouf etc. We have the following accommodation still available, a minimum booking of 4 nights…
As they say: Eat it – don’t tweet it! Lately the trend is to photograph your plate of food before eating it. I usually try to do it but only remember when I have eaten half of it and destroyed the composition. Mainly because I am always hungry and my need to tweet or blog…
If you are thinking of renting a self-catering apartment in Cape Town, Camps Bay is THE place to stay. There is a host of restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Camps Bay Village, two grocery stores, tennis courts, squash courts, a gy, theatre, parks, a tidal pool and amazing beaches. Camps Bay is framed with…
Just as we have gotten over Christmas, Valentine day sneaks up on us. Do not despair as there are loads of things happening in Cape Town over the Valentine’s weekend, if you are single, married, totally in love, bored, whatever, don’t worry, Cape Town has it covered. On Friday evening you are spoilt for choice…
On Sunday I had a call from a couple who had just landed in Cape Town. They had supposedly made a booking for our two bedroom Lion’s View penthouse apartment in Camps Bay with an agent, SL Property Group. The agent was not at the airport to collect them as promised and unfortunately we had…
Last night after an event at the Grand Daddy in Long Street, Kerry and I went to see what First Thursdays are all about. On the first Thursday of each month, the art galleries and shops in Cape Town open until late. The vibe was fantastic. Quite a few of the galleries were offering wine. …
This weekend, Mike and I were fortunate to get a table at The Test Kitchen. It is currently the best restaurant in South Africa – a well deserved award. The owner Luke Dale-Roberts was the executive chef at La Colombe for four years. During this time, La Colombe won the title of Acqua Panna Best…
One of the “must-see” streets in Cape Town is definitely Kloof Street, there are always new restaurants opening and a great buzz. Last night we had dinner at Black Sheep http://blacksheeprestaurant.co.za/ The girls had Seared Tuna with fennel puree and mash, the guys ordered Lamb Curry with flat bread and atchar. The food was delicious…
My number one South African traditional dish even has a special day dedicated to it in South Africa as well as a reality TV series. Braaivleis: which includes chicken, chops, wors, steak, ribs or sosaties on the BBQ. The first thing my boyfriend did when he moved to South Africa from the UK was get…
The Argus Cycle Tour, the largest timed one day event in the world, takes place on the 9th of March 2014. On this weekend participants together with their family and friends flock to Cape Town. Old and young, fit and the less fit, trim and the not so slender, all shapes and sizes line up…
Boxing Day is traditionally the 26th of December, the day after Xmas Day, when servants would receive gifts, known as a “Christmas box”, from their employers. I can imagine it is probably the gifts they received for Christmas which they didn’t want. In South Africa, the 26th of December was renamed Day of Goodwill in 1994. It…
Sea Point Gift Market This Christmas Gift Market has been in the Sea Point Town Hall as long as I can remember. Dates: 23 November – 7 December 2013. 10am-8pm daily (closed on Sundays) Where: Sea Point Town Hall, CO Main Road and Glen Gariff Road Slowfood Christmas Candlelight Market The popular Stellenbosch market usually…
Today is French Toast Day and here is my favourite French Toast Recipe: Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray 3 eggs 1 tablespoon milk (a splash) 2 teaspoons cinnamon A dash of vanilla extract (optional) 6 slices of stale croissants 1 pint fresh berries, such as strawberries, blueberries, blackberries or raspberries 1 cup regular or low fat Greek…
Camps Bay to Green Point Contour 1 hour 45 minutes, One-way, Dogs allowed. The start is at the hairpin bend on Kloof road from Kloof Nek to Clifton. The first few minutes of the walk requires some effort. The rest is mostly flat overlooking Camps Bay and Clifton. You will need to arrange for someone…
If you have a beer income and champagne taste this one if for you. Everyone knows that Camps Bay is not only one of the most expensive suburbs in Cape Town but also the most beautiful and fun place to be over summer. If you are not rolling in dollars but still want to be…
One of our favourite restaurants has always been La Boheime in Seapoint. Faizel and his partner have recently opened Engruna next door. They serve burgers and gourmet pizzas. My bestie, Annamarie, Mike and I went last night and really enjoyed their burgers. Annamarie had the Cheese Burger with Swiss cheese and I had a Classic…
The storm of all storms erupted in Cape Town on Friday late afternoon. On Saturday morning we were up at 4am to catch the red eye flight. The only problem was – no electricity in most of Camps Bay. We rushed to get ready at candle light and I arrived at the airport with crazy…
Tokai forest, Southern Suburbs, Cape Town There is quite a climb, but you are rewarded with great single track. You can cycle all the way up to the mast which is a 1000 meter climb. Half way up the mast the jeep track becomes tar road, you might be relieved for a second or two…
I have the easiest bread recipe so I usually quickly bake a bread if we have guests coming over. Take a bottle of beer, 3 cups of self rising flour, 3 spoons of sugar, fresh rosemary, dried olives and Maldon salt. Mix it all together and sprinkle extra salt and rosemary on top. Bake for…
Fun things to do with children in Cape Town: Chill with the penguins: Take a short drive to Boulders Beach to have a look at the penguins. I think this is one of the highlights of a holiday in Cape Town. See stars at the Planetarium: Sound and light are combined to reproduce the southern…