At about the age of 11, I decided that birthday parties were too stressful. Back then I thought it was too hard to balance your cousins from both sides, school friends and home friends – boy, if only I knew how much more complicated life could get. Fastforward to the present – I was about … [Read more…]
My buddy once invited my then boyfriend (now hubby) and I to celebrate his birthday with him at Caledon Hotel and Casino. Back in my broker days (2010 was rough y’all) we road tripped out to Caledon and had an awesome day in the hot pools. It was the middle of the week which was … [Read more…]
Please note that Truffle is now closed down. Finding upmarket halaal restaurants in Cape Town can be quite a challenge. Sure, we have our fair share of halaal-friendly spots but generally, you have to concede that either the restaurant is not going to be particularly fancy (hence many-a-birthdays have been spent at Spur), or that … [Read more…]
The day my sister told me about Manna Epicure I initially thought it was a new type of manicure or pedicure or both. But to my surprise it was actually the name of a restaurant. So quite intrigued by the name I decided to do some research into the name and what it means. So … [Read more…]
Bootlegging is defined as research in which motivated individuals secretly organize the innovation process. And here I thought it was selling illegal alcohol (per US history of course). Regardless of the confusing name, I wanted to try this place out and so I went. Someone told me that they serve the most delicious calamari. So … [Read more…]
Once upon time there were four little rabbits and their names were Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton Tail and Peter. Flopsy ate too much blue berries and is currently competing in a show called the Biggest loser. Mopsy became a billiionaire copyrighting the word “mops”, Cotton tail got married and re-located to india and Peter, well Peter … [Read more…]
Enjoying a good massage at least once a month seems to be my new year’s resolution (I will try to break this one, promise). I’ve been searching around Cape Town to find new spas to try out. I happened to come across the Fresh Wellness Spa situated in the lush green surroundings of the … [Read more…]
Booking I heard about The Test Kitchen through a very good friend of mine in September last year (2013). I called the restaurant at the end of October 2013 and made a booking thinking that I would get one a week later… try 5 months later! I was shocked. But I made the booking anyway … [Read more…]
Inspired by “La Parie”, this little café & pantry is a must see! Huddled in the Heart of Chelsea Village lies this manifestation of a dream born at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, over a box of Parisian macaroons! This dreamy description definitely warrants a visit! So off I went on a Saturday morning to … [Read more…]
New Year’s resolution 1 – To become more Healthy! So to start the new year off I decided to visit a well known little organic restaurant in the heart of Plumstead (bordering Constantia) called “Organic at Heart.” They offer a range of healthy, organic meals – from raw food to vegetarian, vegan, gluten and … [Read more…]