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mei 2016

add some thyme and chili flakes too
kook & wijn

Pasta with pumpkin, feta, thyme and walnuts

It’s autumn in the Cape. And that means time for pumpkins! I like to make butternut or pumpkin soup, but to make it every week it’s a bit boring. But I love the combination of pumpkin, herbs and spices.…

The Vineyard Hotel Cape Town has a beautiful old facade
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The Vineyard Hotel, Newlands, Cape Town

Located on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, 15 minutes drive from the city bowl of Cape Town, you’ll find the Vineyard Hotel in Newlands. Three weeks ago we stayed here for 3 nights, and we were not disappointed. As…

Ideal simple and easy dessert, good to prepare upfront and sure all will like it
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Strawberry, mascarpone and biscotti dessert

During our last year summer escape in Europe, my sister in law made us one evening this delicious dessert. She is half Italian and she loves her mascarpone, Parmesan and tomato pasta, risotto alla Milanese, limoncello, Cantuccini cookies and…

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Broccoli soup

Okay okay. When your partner says: ‘We eat broccoli soup tonight’ you don’t think straight away you’ll have the best meal of the week. It sounds rather boring, and if one doesn’t like broccoli either, you seriously think you…

Hanneli Rupert winery, La motte
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Hiking: La Motte Trail, Franschhoek, South Africa

Do you like to go on a hike, take beautiful photos and show all your friends you’ve been sporty during your holiday/getaway, but secretly aren’t that fit, or that keen to go for a long, heavy and sweaty hike? Then don’t look…

pear, almond flakes, butter, sugar, flower, raisins
kook & wijn

Almond and pear crumble cake

Looking for a simple and delicious bake? Make a dessert without the fuss of sticky dough, exploding fillings or splitting eggs? Look no further! This recipe is always a winner. I promise you this pear and almond tart with…

great for a walk to the Beacon Hotel
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5 things you do when in Plettenberg Bay

Together with a lot of other people, Plettenberg Bay is for me the ultimate getaway destination. It’s a special place on earth, where nothing has to be done and everything is allowed. A place of total relaxation, friendliness, nature…