I know it makes me sound ancient, but when I grew up there were: No mobile phones No internet Therefore no email And actually, when I think about it, no credit cards! All that adds up to: No get-out clauses…you’re on your own and make the most of it! So when I headed off to […]
You know what it’s like when you have a craving for Chinese food. You just have to have it – and luckily I remembered the perfect place to go. We first visited Chuck Yang’s Speciality Dish two years ago and have been planning to return ever since. The interestingly-named restaurant has a tiny seating area […]
Sunday lunch comes around again and it’s time for a long-awaited visit to Cape Point Vineyards (CPV). It’s located on a narrow strip nestled between the icy Atlantic and the warm currents of False Bay in Noordhoek, with cool sea breezes that provide the sort of climate that Sauvignon Blanc grapes love. The first vines were […]
I hadn’t been to Il Leone for years and now it’s practically a local with the new MyCiti bus service. As a constant user of public transport in London, I am thrilled that I can now catch the bus in Cape Town. So, armed with my pass, I had a quick bus hop, followed by […]
So tonight Terry cooked dinner. He remembered having a veal dish that he loved some years ago so decided to have a go at recreating it. The result was delicious. Oh, and his saute potatoes are always great. Tonight he sauted some carrots, butternut and courgettes in with the potatoes, too. I’d recommend buying the […]
The Cape Winelands are food and wine heaven. Beautiful views, amazing restaurants, stunning wines…only problem (if it can be classed as a problem) is there are so many wine estates. Seriously, it can get very intimidating deciding where to try next. So I calmed down and, with a little help from my friends, decided to […]