Saturday, 11 January 2014

Friday, 10 January 2014

Canteen

Lunch with the girls...

In Beyonce's words : "I love my husband, but there is nothing like a conversation with a woman that understands you... I grow so much from those conversations."

The ladies and I decided to try mid-week lunch in downtown Johannesburg and Maboneng Precinct just seemed the obvious choice. It was a beautiful sunny day, so the Canteen restaurant quad was just perfect. We wanted a quiet place, a place we could catch-up and laugh and just enjoy each others company over a good meal.










"A good friend is a connection to life - a tie to the past, a road to the future, the key to sanity in a totally insane world." 

Wednesday, 5 June 2013

Good Food Mission leads us to Harties


A few weekends ago, my partner in crime and I set off on one of our 'Good Food Missions'. This time around, the road led us down to Hartebeespoort dam. It was a beautiful, warm Saturday afternoon, perfect for a drive out of the city and what better way to spend the day than fine dining down by the dam.

We decided to have our late lunch at Silver Orange Bistro. A charming little restaurant on the corner of the R512 and R27 in Hartebeespoort, a mere 40mins drive out of Jo'burg. What a brilliant idea that turned out to be. I had one of the best dining experiences I have had in years, wow ! Their food is absolutely delicious...and pretty to look at too. 








Silver Orange Bistro, Hartebeespoort.




The Menu



Gorgonzola Fillet
I skipped out on starters as I already had my eye on something on the dessert menu. I had the above Gorgonzola Fillet, medium done... My goodness, heaven in my mouth. It was soft, tasty and succulent, I absolutely love cheese so the gorgonzola addition was a bonus for me. It added a tasty, sharp contrast and the dish was balanced off by creamy mash and crunchy vegetables with a red wine reduction.



Sirloin with Black Peppercorn Sauce
My partner had the above Sirloin with Black Peppercorn Sauce also medium done, served on creamy mash potato.  I can not fault this dish at all. I tried a bit of his food as well and it was equally as delicious.

Dessert


Red Velvet Cake

We had a wonderful afternoon at Silver Orange Bistro and will definitely be going back. Pop in there next time you are down in the Hartebeespoort area and are hungry for a delicious gourmet treat. ;-)


Hartebeespoort Dam

Monday, 15 April 2013

Hot Air Ballooning... Up, Up and Away...

There are moments in your life that defy words - and a Sunrise Hot Air Balloon ride over the Hartebeespoort Dam and picturesque Magaliesberg mountains with my hubby was one of those moments for me. 




It has got to be one of the most memorable experience of my life. It truly is breath taking.




Pre-flight: My hubby and I, bright and early at the Hartebeespoort starting point. 





Up up and away... "Until we evolve and grow our own wings, hot air balloon flights are the closest thing humankind will ever get to the awe-inspiring tranquillity and majesty of flying". I am glad to have experienced this and couldn't have chosen a better companion to share the magic with. This experience will stay with us forever.

Soaring over Hartebeespoort Dam with the beautiful Magaliesberg Mountain range in the distance.





Live your best life... 

Thank you to http://www.cloud9balloonrides.co.za/ for an amazing experience.

Visit the above website for more information.

Round "Lennon Sunnies"....

Round "Lennon Sunnies" go Glam...

One of the biggest accessory trends spotted on the Spring 2012/2013 runways happened to be one of my very favorites: bright, perfectly circular sunnies. It's a little John Lennon with a bit of '90s-cool thrown in.

Designers like Stella McCartney, Diane von Furstenberg, Erdem, and Prada showed round shades in all sorts of sizes, colors, and prints. It's a fun, daring look with a decidedly vintage vibe. They are bound to make one stand out.


Wish List:  A few of my favorites... 




Prada "Baroque" Round


How I rocked the Round Sunnies Trend... 

Classic Round Lennon Sunnies from Big Blue.
Leopard Print Bold Round Sunnies

Stay glam, bold and funky... Get yours ! ;-)