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Re-discover the quintessential pairing at Stellenbosch Hills

Re-discover the quintessential pairing at Stellenbosch Hills

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:9 June 21
  • Post category:Fine Wine and Dining/Lifestyle

Top winery teams up with Stonehouse cheese for winter experience Warm up the cockles of your heart this winter, when Stellenbosch Hills re-introduces tasting room visitors to the world’s quintessential pairing of…

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WONDERFUL WINTER WALKABOUT IN WELLINGTON

WONDERFUL WINTER WALKABOUT IN WELLINGTON

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:8 June 21
  • Post category:Fine Wine and Dining/Lifestyle/Travel

The picturesque Boland town of Wellington with its beautiful historic buildings, gracious hospitality and an array of tourism attractions is an inviting destination for a crisp winter’s day. Pop in…

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Delheim’s latest vintage Chardonnay Sur Lie is now available

Delheim’s latest vintage Chardonnay Sur Lie is now available

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:7 June 21
  • Post category:Fine Wine and Dining

Flagship wine hails from single vineyard of extraordinary terroir  Delheim has released the 2020 vintage of its Chardonnay Sur Lie whose arrival is always keenly awaited. The popularity of the…

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CHAMPAGNE BOLLINGER ROSÉ – ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS FOR MOTHER’S DAY

CHAMPAGNE BOLLINGER ROSÉ – ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS FOR MOTHER’S DAY

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:6 May 21
  • Post category:Fine Wine and Dining

Sunday 9th May will be Mom's special day and she deserves an absolutely fabulous treat. So why not spoil her with a bottle of Champagne Bollinger Rosé, a highly polished, delicately…

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NICOLAS FEUILLATTE CHAMPAGNE – THE MAN AND THE BRAND

NICOLAS FEUILLATTE CHAMPAGNE – THE MAN AND THE BRAND

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:6 May 21
  • Post category:Fine Wine and Dining

Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte is the number one selling Champagne in France and the third biggest-selling Champagne brand in the world. Nicolas Feuillatte, the man behind the brand, was a Paris-born New…

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Elgin Vintners

Elgin Vintners

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:21 April 21
  • Post category:Travel

We made it through the first quarter of 2021. Can you even grasp that concept? Reaching the month of April, feels so momentous, considering the current state of affairs. There…

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Nespresso Spiced Coconut Coffee

Nespresso Spiced Coconut Coffee

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:12 April 21
  • Post category:Recipes

Recipe by Zola Nene An explosion of tastes to take you to the southernmost tip of Africa. The Spiced Coconut Coffee is inspired by the flavours of a Koesister. Your…

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Zola Nene’s take on every foodies dream destination

Zola Nene’s take on every foodies dream destination

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:9 April 21
  • Post category:Lifestyle

As part of Nespresso’s current World Explorations campaign, the coffee brand has set out on a quest to explore local cultures and cuisines. With Cape Town being one of the…

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Food and wine at Muratie Estate

Food and wine at Muratie Estate

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:30 March 21
  • Post category:Fine Wine and Dining

The past weekend we explored Muratie Estate. Nestled in one of the oldest and beautiful estates in the Knorhoek Valley. From the minute you step onto the farm, you are…

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Murati Harvest Festival

Murati Harvest Festival

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:2 March 21
  • Post category:Fine Wine and Dining

Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th March 2021 from 11h30 Muratie’s Harvest Festival, always an annual highlight on wine lovers’ calendars, will be taking place over two days this year, in…

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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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Special and sad day today. Today 8 years ago you t Special and sad day today. Today 8 years ago you took your last breath Mommy. Today, we are thankful for your 68th birthday Daddy. Mommy you always worried that we would forget you, but you made sure to rise up on a day that we will always remember you. Forever and always with us 🫶🏻
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