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…
When renting a villa or apartment in Camps Bay and you have small children, here are a few fun things to do in Cape Town: If you are staying in our Lion’s View villa or penthouse in First Cresent or the townhouse Dunkeld Village, it is a very short walk to the new jungle gym in the…
If you are renting a villa or an apartment in Camps Bay over the holidays and looking for some pampering here are a view options: Camps Bay Retreat, 7 Chilworth Road, Camps Bay. Tel. 021 437 8300 Magda, If you prefer a massage or reflexology in the privacy of your own villa or apartment, Magda…
Theatre on the Bay in Camps Bay: Sunset Boulevard 28 October – 7 January 2014 Tel: 021 438 3300 http://theatreonthebay.co.za The Baxter Theatre in Cape Town: This is my life – Giempie Vardiem 5-16 November 2013 Tel: 0861 915 8000 http://www.baxter.uct.ac.za/ The Artscape Theatre in Cape Town: Guys and Dolls 18 October – 10 November…
As Cape Town is home to a large community of entrepreneurs, their office politics revolves around the buzzle of the coffee shop or lunch spot. No need to pay a “tea lady” or rent office space. Sit down, order your skinny, decaf cappuccino, logon and you are good to go. Here are my three favourite…
My favourite beach in Cape Town is exactly a 12 minute walk from my apartment in Camps Bay. It is the beautiful secluded Bakoven Beach. As there is no parking there is usually not many people and it is quiet and quaint. buying cuban cigars online On windy days in Cape Town the go-to beach…
La Parada The vibe is incredible and on warm evenings the restaurant spills out onto the street. 107 Bree Street, Cape Town 021 424 2235 Orinoco – Flavours of Latin America The owner and chef Migdalia is the perfect hostess and always makes us feel at home. They make the best ceviche in Cape Town. 17…
We try to visit a game park every year. We have just returned from Medikwe in the North West Province and Marekele in Limpopo. We stayed at the most luxurious game lodges and were spoilt rotten. We saw the big five which included lion eating an elephant’s carcass. Nothing beats the feeling of tranquility of…