Archive for the ‘Markets’ Category

Dessert & Baked Goods, Fab Fix, Markets, The Fabulous

I purchased this beautiful, French style butter cake topped with nuts from a lovely lady at the new Palms market in Woodstock. “Eat this with champagne” she advised. The cake is slightly crumbly and freezes well. Pics by Catherine Scott

Food & Travel, Holidays, Markets, Review

Zanzibar is a fascinating romantic island, with an exotic blend of Indian, Arabic and European architecture and influence and a mixture of crumbling buildings and palaces, sadly juxtaposed.Two of the famous markets, the ancient Darajani Market and the bustling Forodhani Market – what to expect, what to eat, and what to avoid. Plus a few of my favourite pics from a wonderful holiday.

Food & Travel, Markets, Review

A tour of Chelsea Food Market in New York, shops and stalls you should not miss and a magnificent little resting spot for the weary shopper.

Food & Travel, Markets, Review

A tour through the stalls of the La Boqueria Market in Barcelona, arguably the best food market in Europe – what not to miss, when to go and the top tips on some of the tastiest tapas at the market. *Warning, image not suitable for sensitive readers*

Markets, Review

This year saw the 9th Kamers vol Geskenke (Rooms full of presents), sponsored by Sarie Magazine, held at Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West, with another set for Irene, Pretoria scheduled for 29 November – 3 December 2011. This was also my very first Kamersvol! Would you believe it?

Markets, Review, The Fabulous

My take on the Toffie Food Festival held on 3/4 September in Cape Town- the icing on the cake and the cracks in the pudding. An independent view.

Food & Travel, Hands on, Holidays, Markets

What springs to mind when you think of Venice? Gondolas. A sinking City. Masked Balls. Forget the cliches and join me on a tour of the Rialto Food Market, colourful and bustling, with tips for your next visit.

Food & Travel, Holidays, Markets, The Fabulous

Set in the breathtaking grounds of the Castle, I attended the Prague Food Festival in May a few weeks after attending Taste of Cape Town. These are my discoveries and tips if you’re attending next year.

Markets, Review

Sprawled across a dusty plot along the R27 in Paarden Eiland, a mish mash of gazebos, vehicles and trailers order themselves in rows displaying objects of the sort that reflect an organised chaos- the Milnerton Flea Market has been in existence for over 15 years. Previously at different quarters, the traders have become a familiar sight each Saturday and Sunday, as cars stream in both directions toward Table View or the city centre.

Markets, Review

Often the scene of throngs of Cape Town’s beautiful people – the hipsters in stovepipes and fedoras, the organic free-range squad and the bare foot cooks seeking artisanal cheeses and charcuterie, the Neighourgoods Market recently won Eat In’s award for Best Market in it’s region.