So I’ve headed south to Cape Town for a bit of Southern Hemisphere summer and family time. And of course a chance to sample all the delicious food. Cape Town’s restaurant scene is fabulous, the range of great produce available is mind-blowing from delicious seafood, the freshest of fruit and veg, flavoursome meat and of course […]
There’s something totally magical about eating lunch while the ocean waves crash up against your restaurant. I’m a total beach baby, and as soon as I walk into Harbour House, I feel like I don’t want to leave…ever. Aside from the waves and the stunning view (the restaurant is surrounded by glass), the whole place is […]
It’s always a joy to have good restaurants on your doorstep. And in Sea Point in Cape Town, the main road is buzzing with a range of places to eat. Five minutes walk away from where we’re staying is a newly completed shopping centre called The Point. Gleaming tiles and shiny windows welcome you and there are […]
I recently made this delicious salad when we had friends round for dinner. With a lovely base of herbs and zesty dressing topped with quickly fried juicy prawns, it’s the perfect light, fresh starter. Serves 4 12 large prawns, shelled but with tail still on 1 cucumber, peeled into ribbons 2 handfuls basil leaves 2 […]
Okay, so it’s just the beginning of summer in Cape Town, but the weather is totally outdoing itself! We’re having hot sunny day after hot sunny day –long may it last. Just perfect for al fresco dining overlooking the water. Today we caught up with Jeanine and Carol who I’ve known since I was about […]