The last five to ten years many things have changed in the Cape of South Africa. When we just moved here, we found the coffee (in general) not great. Bitter, watery, no caramel colour crema on top and overall a…
mei 2016
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.…
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…
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…
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…
About two weeks ago the Mr and me went out for lunch at La Colombe. Since we live in South Africa, we try to book a table here at least once a year, and if it works out well…
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…
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…
An old Jewish saying: ‘God couldn’t be everywhere, so He made mothers.’ I think this saying couldn’t be more right. A mother is always there. When you are young, like very young, you are completely depending on your mother…
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…