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Make your Easter sparkle with gorgeous KWV bubbly cocktails

Make your Easter sparkle with gorgeous KWV bubbly cocktails

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:27 March 23
  • Post category:Fine Wine and Dining/Press Release/Proudly SA wines

Mellow into autumn with an enchanting KWV Sparkling Wine cocktail as we adapt to cooler climes and warmer hues with our tastes leaning towards richer, more comforting pleasures. Vibrant KWV Sparkling Wine…

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Mushroom, Pancetta & Truffle Oil Risotto

Mushroom, Pancetta & Truffle Oil Risotto

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:27 March 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

By Steenberg Executive Chef Kerry Kilpin As promised, Chef Kerry Kilpin at Bistro Sixteen82, Steenberg’s much loved cellar door restaurant, shares her recipe of deliciously rich mushroom, pancetta and truffle…

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Savour the hues and tastes of autumn with Steenberg Nebbiolo

Savour the hues and tastes of autumn with Steenberg Nebbiolo

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:27 March 23
  • Post category:Fine Wine and Dining/Press Release/Proudly SA wines

Discover the rich autumn flavours of Steenberg Nebbiolo, the Italian grape variety that thrives in the granite soils of the farm’s phenomenal cool climate terroir in the Constantia Wine Valley. Originating in…

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GROOTE POST HARVEST CELEBRATION LUNCH

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:16 March 23
  • Post category:Entertainment/FYI

SATURDAY 25TH MARCH 2023 Join Nick Pentz and Lukas Wentzel at Groote Post for a Harvest Celebration Lunch as they mark the end of another successful vintage season.   Enjoy…

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A feast of family entertainment is heading to Cape Town this April!

A feast of family entertainment is heading to Cape Town this April!

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:16 March 23
  • Post category:Entertainment/FYI

Best-selling South African Children’s Literature comes to life on stage in the Page To Stage series!  Ticket to the Moon Youth Theatre Company is  proud to be staging the brand…

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Off-season travel – the seasoned traveller’s trick

Off-season travel – the seasoned traveller’s trick

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:15 March 23
  • Post category:Entertainment/FYI/Travel

The month of love has ended mara you are still in the dog box for not gifting the perfect gift. Shame! No need to worry because as always Sho’t Left…

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Banting / Keto Mushroom Pizza

Banting / Keto Mushroom Pizza

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:15 March 23
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Makes 1 large pizza This Banting/Keto Mushroom Pizza, can be enjoyed at any time! Ingredients: Dough: 90g almond flour / ground almonds 125g mozzarella, grated (do not use pre grated…

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Keys to attracting local travellers to your tourism business

Keys to attracting local travellers to your tourism business

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:15 March 23
  • Post category:FYI/Travel

Easter is fast approaching, and while this season is known for pickled fish, hot cross buns and easter eggs, it is also the first peak travel season of the year…

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BELTHAZAR IS BACK… AND BUZZING!

BELTHAZAR IS BACK… AND BUZZING!

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:15 March 23
  • Post category:Entertainment/FYI

Belthazar, the celebrated ‘Theatre of Fine Food and Wine’ at the V&A Waterfront, is BUZZING since it re-opened on 1st November 2022.   Loyal Belthazar fans from way back and new…

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The Special Olympics South Africa National Team launches it’s “Road to Berlin”

The Special Olympics South Africa National Team launches it’s “Road to Berlin”

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:13 March 23
  • Post category:FYI

South Africa is encouraged to “Adopt an Athlete” Special Olympics South Africa today officially launched the “Road to Berlin” On the 12th June the 2023 Special Olympics South Africa National Team…

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Hi! I’m Cisca, mother to Hudson and Levi and wife to Daniel. I am a lecturer by day and content creator / influencer at night. I have always loved Beauty and Fashion and my blog gives me the opportunity to be creative. This blog is also about finding yourself and feeling comfortable in your own skin. Motherhood can be a daunting experience and I’m here to share my ups and downs and at the same time review Get ready and enjoy this journey with me.

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