That chubby golden hippo always manages to put a smile on my face. This time around, I was happier than a happy hippo when a bottle of FAT bastard‘s Chardonnay 2018 landed in my lap. Because living large is exactly what I like to do! Background The results of the inaugural Best Value Chardonnay Tasting…
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{wine} The tale of Journey’s End Vineyards
As I slowly pulled four bottles of Journey’s End Vineyards wine from their respective carriers, my heart skipped four slow beats. I instantly knew I was about to embark on not only a journey of the senses, but also on a great story-telling adventure. Background Journey’s End Vineyards (situated on the mountain slopes above Sir…
{eat} Sunday lunch redefined: Eat @ Perdeberg
Sometimes I feel like a hearty Sunday lunch with all the trimmings, but without the piles of dishes and hours standing in front of the stove. That’s why I let Eat @ Perdeberg take all the brunt work out of Sunday lunch work, which left me with more time to sample their collection of wines……
{eat} Retreat into elegance at Incognito
We all need to hide away from the humdrum of the world every now and again. Recently I’ve found my new retreat, camouflaged into the green belt of the Constantia Valley. This place of rejuvenation is aptly called Incognito. Background Part of the prestigious The Kove Collection, Incognito is a recently renovated space tucked at…
{experience} The Great White – Cape Town rum with a bite!
With murmurs of a rum-revolution tickling my ears for the last year or so, I was delighted to have a look-see at how our Capetownian crafters are interpreting this stigmatised drink. I recently visited Cape of Storms Distilling Company and let’s just say this – I’ve befriended a Great White that I’ll welcome with open…
{wine} Whet your winter appetite with Vriesenhof’s GSM 2017
Ah. A toasty red blend on a cold winter’s eve alongside a bowl of hearty soup. There are not many pleasures in this world that can surpass the warmth and love of a good red blend when your soul needs a bit of cuddling. Vriesenhof Vineyards is right on the mark once again with their…
{product} Pasta Joy makes me jump for joy!
I know I should probably try and find joy in different places other than in food, but pasta will always be an incredibly cheerful place for me. Recently I found an abundance of bliss in a box of…you guessed it. Pasta Joy! Background A good source of plant-based protein, pasta does not contain any additives…
{product} Do good and look good with MyBagUse
Always searching for sustainable ways to lessen the load on our precious planet, I was thrilled to come across a range of super stylish, reusable shopping bags called MyBaguse. Doing the groceries has never looked quite this good! Introduction I was admittedly very intrigued when I received an email from Jade earlier in the year…
{travel} The Langeberg Chronicles: Lozärn Wines
As we drained the last sips from our coffee cups after a proper farm breakfast, we stacked the Avanza and said our goodbyes to the sterling team at Jan Harmsgat Country House. Our next and final stop for the weekend was a chit-chat at Lozärn Wines. It is here where we got real geeky about…
{travel} The Langeberg Chronicles: Jan Harmsgat Country House
And just like that, our second day of our #MagicOfWinter media stay in the Langeberg Valley was on its back. One final stretch of road until we reached our overnight destination, Jan Harmsgat Country House, for what I now know was an absolute country-chic spoil. Introduction As we rounded the last bend, Jan Harmsgat Country…
{travel} The Langeberg Chronicles: Esona Boutique Wine Estate
We departed the Montagu Country Hotel on a bright, sunny morning, well rested and ready to continue our #MagicOfWinter media tour through the Langeberg Valley. We were spending our morning in the sterling company of Esona Boutique Wine Estate and frankly my dear, I was childishly excited to taste some wines! Introduction To be honest,…
{travel} The Langeberg Chronicles: The Montagu Country Hotel
With windswept hair and blushing cheeks from the sheer exhilaration of the ride, we pulled up in front of the Montagu Country Hotel in our purring classic American Dream Cars. This is where we’d rest our heads for the night. I couldn’t wait to walk in and be enveloped in true Langeberg Valley hospitality. Introduction…