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WHEN I sat down to write this story, I first Googled the restaurant. Not because I needed to but because I wanted to know what other people have been saying about it. One happy diner wrote on TripAdvisor: "Wow, wow, wow." I can relate to that because I said exactly the same thing more than once…
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CREATION, in the heart of the Hemel en Aarde valley near Hermanus, is the home of exquisite wines and exceptional food pairings presented with a breathtaking view. The story behind the farm is equally delightful, with a partnership and marriage just as significant as that of the wine and food.…
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WE are almost officially in winter, according to the earth’s annual journey around the sun; the solstice is on June 21, after which the days gradually begin getting longer. It’s the saddest date of the year for me as I love these seasons, autumn in particular. There is so much to recommend it.…
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PUTTING a bunch of people together in the kitchen to cook and then sitting them down to share the outcome is a tried and tested way to foster fellowship and friendship. Or, to put it another way, to have a jolly good fun time. Ginger And Lime has been doing interactive cooking classes at its…
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IT was an epic weekend of road tripping, from Cape Town to Franschhoek, Franschhoek to Robertson, and Robertson to Swellendam. The routes took me up and down over mountain passes, into green valleys, and through great swathes of golden farmlands as I crossed the country along national and secondary…
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THERE is never a better time to be eating out than during winter in Cape Town. Fabulous specials are everywhere you look and every year I hope to try as many of them as possible. A word of caution, however: not all specials are created equal. Frankly, I'm not after the free cup of coffee or glass…
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JUST one of the many wonderful things about travelling is the range of choice you have when it comes to picking your accommodation. For some it is a matter of ease or the style and service offered by a five-star establishment; for others it’s about budget, or the size of the group - which can…
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CHEF Garth Almazan has been cooking for me for close to a decade, many of those years during his time at Steenberg where he introduced me to the joys of offal among other things, and as of last weekend, at his new enterprise in Paternoster. Garth and his wife Cecile embarked on this adventure…
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CATHY SPECIFIC and her Trolley Dollies Holly and Molly are at it again with another hilarious mini musical comedy at Gate69. Snip/Tucked holds a mirror up to the world of beauty and self-improvement through any means necessary, and it will strike a chord with everyone. Whether we – or someone we…
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ATTENTION please! It's Mother's Day this coming Sunday so I hope you get - and get her - something nice. Even a phone call or a message can go a long way to making Mum feel special, but if you want something tangible, here are some options sure to put a smile on her face without breaking the bank.…
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IT seems like every time I visit this tiny Swartland town, I end up drinking far too much and making a lot of new friends. “It’s because you’re here on your own,” said the profoundly wise Elizabeth, as we shared a bottle of pinot noir on my balcony. We’d met for the first time the previous night.…
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FOR reasons which are many and varied, May is my favourite month. For starters, the weather in Cape Town is just perfect – not too hot, not too cold, not too windy – and the soft autumn light is gentle and flattering. The promise of winter is in the crisp mornings and chilly evenings, and the…
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