As a legitimate Cape Town foodie, I’ve experienced it all. I’ve done the wine tastings and pairings, I’ve explored the expansive network of wine routes, the olive route and even the lesser known brandy route. So, when I was recently invited to attend the launch […]
Media release (11 June 2018) THE SLICK RESTAURANT GROUP AND TYGERBERG HOSPITAL ’GIVING THE GIFT OF SIGHT’ The first life-changing lamellar corneal transplant surgery successfully performed on 10th May 2018 The Slick Restaurant Group, owners of Belthazar, Balducci and Gibson’s Gourmet Burgers at the V&A […]
Media release (31 May 2018) NEIL ELLIS JONKERSHOEK CABERNET SAUVIGNON CONTINUES TO EXCEL Re-affirming the distinguished pedigree of Neil Ellis Cabernet Sauvignon Neil Ellis’s steadfast focus, on sourcing superior grape varieties from low-yielding, hand-picked vineyard lots in the Cape’s best sites, continues to manifest its […]
I’m a practical gift-giver. Not that soap-on-a-roap or a pair of hot-pink flamingo socks are not practical, but your dad can only fit so many soaps in the shower and socks in his cupboard. Here’s my top three recommendations for excellent wine gifts for dad […]
Let’s face it, nothing says YUM more than a rich, juicy burger with your favourite toppings on a cold winter’s day. Now you can enjoy EXTRA YUM at Gibson’s during the month of June with a burgerlicious lunch-time special on offer where you can pay […]
Like my life-long infatuation with glittering Christmas lights on a dark night, I will never quite lose my child-like passion and obsession with the indulgences of a high tea spread. I can stare for hours in wondrous amazement at all the petite cakes and sweets […]
Sometimes life is simply too hard to make difficult decisions. One of the most frequent adulting decisions I have to make, goes something like this: do I feel like red wine or white wine tonight? This may seem like a simple decision (because one could […]
Don’t you just love these international wine days? Any excuse to open a good bottle of wine is enough to keep my heart and soul happy. Earlier this month I celebrated International Sauvignon Blanc Day with gorgeous Neil Ellis Wines (if you missed this blog, […]
We feel tired and sluggish most days. We have late-afternoon headaches and constantly feel dehydrated. We complain about unusual sleeping patterns or the complete lack thereof. Have you ever thought about what type of fuel you are putting into your body? Do you understand the […]
As you might have picked up from my previous blogs, I am probably the annual South African Cheese Festival’s biggest fan. Every year of my adult life, I save until my piggy bank overflows only to spend it all on my most favourite delectable food […]
Welcome to my happy little take-away corner-shop on the interwebs. Settle down with me; take a seat at my candle-lit dinner table and chew on a few of my restaurant reviews, indulge in my favourite food products or nibble on my delicious blog posts. Try out my sinfully delightful recipes or send me some of your granny’s to try. Thank you for stopping by, and don’t be shy to say hello! Want to know more about the face behind The Little Hedonist? It's only me. A small town girl with a taste for the indulgent. Still curious? Visit my About Me page. Bon appétit!
