Welcome to the Breedekloof Wine Valley, one of the youngest wine routes in South Africa, nestled in the heart of the Western Cape, South Africa. This valley is a wine lover’s paradise, boasting 27 wine cellars that range from Coops, Wine Estates to Boutique Cellars. The Breedekloof Wine Valley is one of three wine districts in the Breede River Valley, and it represents 14.24% […]
Though we are in September, and officially the first day of Spring, it seems like Winter and Spring are having a massive blow out. Every time you just think Winter has left the room, BOOM!!! She opens the door and says” And OH!!!….another thing!” It is pointless to try and meddle in on this rumpus. So the best way to […]
“Tell me… you’re South African… without telling me, you’re South African?” “Ons gaan nou Braai” would totally be my answer! Having a braai is not a way of just cooking your meat on open flames. It is a culture; enjoyed by all South Africans from all walks of life. A braai is a South African Social Event which is enjoyed […]
I am going to be real honest here. Steenberg would never be my choice of wine establishment to just “hang”. It just looks so how can I say… rah-rah? I have this weird idea that when you visit Steenberg you need get all dolled up… like the nines, you know.. dressing up like you do for the Durban July or […]
We all know and love the Franschhoek Wine Valley. When we do visit, we can’t help pretending for a moment or two of being in France. Gorgeous old wine estates with their original French names, luscious rolling vineyards, over shadowed by ancient oak trees. And this my friends.. is just the tip of the iceberg on what you can feel […]
Calling all sushi lovers!! If you are looking for the ultimate sushi experience which includes the most amazing jaw droppingly good sushi, fantastic wine and breathtaking scenery then stop looking because I have just the place for you. Literally off the beaten track (a kilometer or two of gravel road) hidden in a secret valley in Franschoek is your gourmet […]
My dear adventurous booze loving friends – today I have an absolute little gem that I want to discuss with you today: Owls Rest – Olive and Lavender Farm. This little place is a real and proper hidden gem, so ever so neatly tucked away in the Klassvoogds River Valley, just off the R62 between Robertson and Ashton. Owls Rest […]
Have you ever been to @ Four Cousins Restaurant? Don’t worry if your answer is no, because neither had I, well… that was until a few weeks ago. You know what my boozy loving friends? During lockdown, I came to the realisation that I had kinda lost my original focus point of my blog. One of the main reasons or […]
Have you ever been to an event, or had something so absolutely yummy, that a year later you are still dreaming about it? Well… this is exactly what happened to me. You see boozy friends, about a year ago I got invited to Vondeling to try out their brand new food pairing – now guys if you are a lover […]