Today it’s time to get back in the kitchen. I’m a bit of a carnivore, although I do love my vegetables I must admit that I think I probably eat too much meat. So the new cooking mission is to eat vegetarian dishes twice a week. It’s been really fun deciding what to make and […]
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Happy snacking with a boxful of tasty nuts delivered by Ginni’s
I’m definitely a savoury rather than a sweet person and don’t really eat chocolate…yes I know isn’t that shocking. But give me something satisfyingly salty and I’ll polish it off without delay. Which is why I was excited to be trying the Ginni’s Nut Box. Ginni’s has been keeping snackers happy since 1980 with their […]
Where to stay: South Hill in the Elgin Valley, South Africa
Continuing on my series of lovely places to stay, today we’re deep in the Elgin Valley. It’s time to get away from it all. Just over an hour’s drive from central Cape Town, yet feeling a long way from the bustle of the city, South Hill offers luxury accommodation in their modern five-bedroom guest house. Large […]
To the test: a yogurt maker for your home
The Blue Train: A window to the soul of South Africa
The Blue Train takes you through 1,600kms of South Africa’s stunning and varied scenery, giving you a feel for the vastness and contrasts this beautiful country offers. Look through your picture window, take in the splendid views in your own haven of comfort and indulgence and reflect. Welcome to your window to the soul of South Africa […]
The Blue Train: It’s magic in motion
Today I’m embarking on one of the Great Train Journeys – a trip on The Blue Train through the heart of South Africa. I love train travel and this is no ordinary train so my expectations and excitement were high. I travelled northbound, starting in the Mother City of Cape Town and heading up through the […]