Cape Town—an amalgamation of mountains and beaches paired with shopping and delicious cuisine. It is simply gorgeous. The ocean has a luster that I have not seen in a while.Our Easter weekend was enjoyable, though not traditional. We’re used to spending Easter Sundays at church and celebrating with friends and family. Growing up, my parents… Continue reading Cape Town
Braai. A lovely event here in South Africa consisting of laughter, merriment, animal grilling, and carbs. It is our equivalent to BBQ’s only slightly different. The men gather around the grill with their choice of beverage in-hand while the women are in the kitchen preparing carbs and sides such as toasted and buttered hot-cross buns… Continue reading Braai
When you hear shrimp and grits in the same sentence, it doesn't sound too appealing. Trust me, it is. One of the ways I’ve been spending my time here is cooking. With such a minimal kitchen, it has proven a bit challenging to make certain meals. That said, it’s always fun to try to improvise. … Continue reading Shrimp and Grits
I’m sitting under yet another whimsical umbrella at a dainty cast iron table while alternating between sips of rich Americano and nibbles of tiny, decadent chocolates—vanilla ganache, caramel truffle, and a drunk cherry. Only now, after my arm has been twisted tighter than when I played the game ‘Indian rug-burn’ as a child (what a… Continue reading Lions, and Tigers, and Chocolates…Oh My!
I couldn't help but bring a few baked goods home to eat at our leisureAt the moment, it is 9am and I'm sitting on the balcony delicately pulling apart one of the warm croissants photographed. I'm sipping french pressed coffee, something that oddly enough did not become a routine until moving to South Africa, and for… Continue reading Croissants, Bribery, Cricket, and Hot Yoga…
