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It appears, summer has decided to bare some skin and peek over the mountain in Cape Town – after an infuriating game of now you see me, now you don’t. What better way to celebrate summer (and the upcoming weekend- rumoured to be smokin’ hot) than with ice cold in-season watermelon and chilled vodka cocktail – a watermelon vodkatini. Add a handful of raspberries and you’re rosy. There’s no sieving, shaking, and barely any stirring here, unless you insist.
Oct 19
Captain’s Brew – A Cocktail for Carles Puyol
Drinks, Featured Articles, Midnight Snacks, Recipes
It can’t have been easy for el Capi over the last eight months. Injury, surgery, recuperation, slow start and most recently, a break-up! But don’t worry, do dry your tears. I’ve been busy in the Food and the Fabulous cocktail bar, experimenting with potions and vials, and after much testing *hic*, I’ve come up with this: Captain’s Brew.
Boveli Cellars held a unique event recently that I attended.
Based on 6 classic hat styles, the cellar has created wines to suit each, using foreign varietals with a view to introducing them to the local market, at supremely affordable prices. I’m talking R39.99 (less than 4 euro!) a bottle.
SAB Oktober Bierfest was held this past weekend- our day in pictures.
A guided tour of the Cape Winelands with Wine Desk – we covered KWV Winery, Kanonkop, Middelvlei and Van Ryn’s…come along for the best in warm Cape hospitality.
Showcase of Dombeya’s latest wines and a lunch at the Long Table.
Cherry in your sangria- love ice cubes So, having survived a frenzied week of love and loving (oh, do get those thoughts out of your dirty minds), of sweet treats and feed your lover foods, here’s the simplest thing you can make to make your feelings known. Substitute the alcohol for red grape or any other [...]
This is an amazing smoothie for hot summer days- even better if someone brings it to you poolside, or to bed first thing in the morning! Frozen watermelon and an assortment of summer berries with a hint of mint.
Berry & Rose Iced Tea As predicted in my post yesterday- the weather in Cape Town has not abated. Die hard environmentalists have shelved their eco- friendly selves in the deep freezer and have cranked up the air-conditioners. Here’s a delicious variation on my Apple Iced Tea, inspired by my love of Morocco and my need to cool [...]
Iced Tea for Hot Days We’re having a heat wave in Cape Town at the moment. Temperatures in excess of 40 degrees (that’s Celsius, just by the by), in some areas. People stand panting in corners seeking shade, factor 30 sales go through the roof (though once in an air-conditioned shop, the temptation to linger [...]
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