Whipped coffee is nothing new. And neither is egg-infused coffee. Remember the viral Dalgona coffee that swept social media during the pandemic? Egg coffees are enjoyed from Sri Lanka, Norway, and Sweden. Giang, a Vietnamese barista who, in the 1940s due to a milk shortage, crafted Cà phê trứng – the creamy, frothy coffee drink […] Read more…
Confession: I’m in love with Gigi (& George)
I have a confession: I am in love. Hopelessly so. Her name is Gigi. Gigi from Cape Town. The truth is I am in love with George too. And not any George. The fabulous, Gorgeous George. Before you phone my husband & plan an intervention, you should know this: he is in on the whole […] Read more…
What To Do At Spier This Spring
If you have not been to Spier Wine Estate recently, then I suggest you change that. My friend Christelle & I paid an end-of-winter visit to Spier recently & we had such fun! The weather was just perfect – it could well have been spring already. We kick-started the morning with coffee at Vadas Smokehouse […] Read more…
How to Host a Rosemary-Themed Dinner Party
From a very young age, I’ve simply loved entertaining. I remember dinners cooked for my high school friends. A makeshift dinner table (aka the plank from my bed) when my friend Gina & I hosted in our first ‘real’ dinner party out of varsity. As newlyweds, we once had about 30 people for soup & […] Read more…
Spotlight on Food & Drinks trends – what we’re eating right now
Just like fashion, decor & fitness, the world of food & drinks experience new fads & trends all the time. Some come & go quickly, while others linger a bit longer. Gin (in all kinds of forms) & black food (still one of my favourites) are still on trend, whereas unicorn coloured food, cronuts & extravagant […] Read more…
3 Awesome Coffee Stops in the KZN Midlands
For the last few years, I’ve preferred to start my day with a cup of tea. But about once a day I really enjoy a well-brewed cup of coffee or latté. Add a beautiful or interesting interior setting & I’m transported to coffee heaven! So, when I discovered these three gems on my recent visit to the KZN-Natal Midlands, I […] Read more…
A Quick Guide to Vegetable Juices
Veganism & raw food diets are very on trend at the moment, so chances are that you might also be wondering if you should start juicing (again) in an effort to increase your fresh food intake. In the past, raw juice fasts or diets have received credit for extreme weight loss (especially amongst celebrities) & […] Read more…
Internet Inspo #33 – Festive Season, Entertainment Tips & Tricks
Hey there. As you are reading this, you are probably on holiday, preparing to go or at least dreaming of special times at home & Christmas in just a few days. This is also my last edition of Internet Inspo for 2017, so I’ve lined up some links that will help you survive & thrive […] Read more…
Gin & Tonic Ice Lollies
On a super hot summers day, I love to have fruit ice lollies in the freezer for Oliver. We enjoy making these together by freezing half water half juice in a lolly mold. They are such a treat on a scorching day & yet they are still healthy. So that means the kiddie ice lolly box is […] Read more…
The What, Who & Why of sipping wine right now
I love a cup of tea, but perhaps more than that I love a good glass of wine, so I recently caught up with Kevin Swart (owner Black Elephant Vintners) to chat about what is hip, hot & happening on the local wine scene. The days of only sipping wine around fancy dinner tables are […] Read more…