A while ago I had the opportunity to share my Easy Chicken Stroganoff recipe on the lovely local blog called Date Nights by Bianca Rael. Here are my 5 reasons to try this recipe: 1.The ingredients are easy to find. You might even have all of it in your kitchen right at this moment. 2. It goes […] Read more…
Two Nights at The Benjamin Boutique Hotel, Durban
Once you become a mother, things like sleeping in, having your bed entirely to yourself, bathing by candle light, or browsing Pinterest for hours, seem like very distant memories. Just imagine my excitement when I could recently book a quick solo trip to Durban to get some business & leisure ‘to do’s’ ticked off my […] Read more…
I tried UCOOK & this is what I think
Food is quite a thing around here & unless I’ve eaten a good home-cooked meal, I feel a bit sad. It doesn’t need to be fancy. Just hearty & healthy. Whenever we are away from home without the option to cook our own food, I even start craving cottage pie & broccoli (aka simple home-made […] Read more…
Internet Inspo #26 {Gold Wallpaper; Mood Foods & more}
Hallo lovely people. Happy Friday to you! Hope you are planning something delightful for the weekend. Here is my latest link pack with bits from around the Web – especially for you: My mother always talks about The Power of Visualisation & I must admit that I was a sceptic until I read this. Wooden tech […] Read more…
A fantastic mid-week dinner at Rosto, Linden
A couple of weeks ago I received an invite to have dinner at ROSTO. Even though ROSTO opened its doors in September 2016 in Linden (Johannesburg), I hadn’t heard of it before. Maybe because we were living on the other side of the country? But now I am delighted to share my review of this awesome […] Read more…
What Is Your Favourite Afrikaans Word?
Today is Afrikaanse Taaldag, so I’m taking a break from chatting about beauty, reviews & food for a moment. Instead, I am going to share some of my favourite words from our epic language, Afrikaans, with you. Enjoy! Tameletjie – sticking point Giggel – giggles Padkos – food that you eat on the road or road […] Read more…
Two Hours In The Presence Of a Michelin Star Chef
A while ago I told you about the Good Food & Wine Show. And now I cannot wait to share more about the Chef’s Table that I attended at The Maslow Hotel on 28 July 2017. It was the most awesome & unbelievably inspiring two hours spent in the presence of the one & only Jan Hendrik […] Read more…
Take Natural To New Heights With Les Beiges De Chanel
Listen up all you Chanel fans & those who love a natural look. Chanel’s LES BEIGES has made natural a style in itself & now you can look equally amazing by also including the latest three products in your makeup routine for the ultimate natural look. I’m mad for these products, but before I tell you […] Read more…
Internet Inspo #25 {Tastes Like Nice, Watercolour Tutorial & more}
Hi there. South Africans are so super awesome & creative, that I’ve decided to line up only links from local blogs & sites for you for this edition of Internet Inspo. Enjoy! I am totally going to try this Watercolour Wreath Tutorial. We all can & should save water! How to raise great kids. Tastes […] Read more…
You have to go for dinner at Glenda’s, Hyde Square
Let me first offer a word of caution: once you’re hooked on Glenda’s amazing food & baked goodies you won’t even be able to think or talk about it without salivating! As I’m typing this, I cannot stop thinking about when I can get to Glenda’s next. Last week marked my third visit to Glenda’s & it […] Read more…