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World Fair Trade Day

The 12th of May is WORLD FAIR TRADE DAY! World Fair Trade Day is a global day of celebration of Fair Trade – around the world over 1,000,000 people will be doing something to mark the day.

To find out more about Fair Trade Day visit their website www.wftday.com. On Saturday people all over the world will be CELEBRATING FAIR TRADE in their own unique way, some events are quite large, some are tiny and could just be a few people getting together for tea.

The object of the day is to spread the word – tell someone who does not know about Fair Trade, enlighten them as to what it is all about.

So I thought I would let you now about something happening in our community, The Foodbarn Deli will be celebrating with a Bean There Fair Trade Coffee Day.

For every coffee bought at the Deli {sit-down only} on Saturday, Pete and Franck will donate R5 towards buying coffee harvesting equipment for a group of Rwandan coffee producers. So go along and support them, the more coffee you drink on Saturday, the more equipment they can buy for the farmers {and they make awesome coffee!}. For more information on their coffee partner in this initiative, click on to the Bean There website.

Food, My Family Table, Recipes

Spaghetti and Meatballs

I have not done a recipe post for a while, so I thought it was about time to share one! It’s difficult to find the time most evenings to take the photographs; these were taken a few weeks ago. As I said to the hubby the other day I love cooking and I have come to the conclusion that it is how I show love – one of my love languages if you like! [Read more…]

Cape Town Lifestyle, Eating Out, Food, Lifestyle

Top Coffee Shops in Cape Town

I am a lover of coffee; perhaps a coffee-junkie is the better term – you could say that coffee is my Happy Place! I guess you can also call me a “coffee snob”. Only ‘proper coffee’ for me, no instant and the stronger the espresso, the better. I even went as far as buying a Lavazza coffee machine, to satisfy my need! So in the interests of purveying fine coffee, I thought I would do a bit of research to establish the Top Coffee Shops in Cape Town – with the help of my readers.

Top Coffee Shops

“Life Is Too Short for Bad Coffee – So Why Drink It?”

So whether it is for a quick cuppa on the run (“with wings”) or a morning out with friends, enjoying a cappuccino and a delicious pastry, there is a place for everyone! Some I have had the pleasure of visiting, some I have not, but I am sure I will work my way there.

In no particular order, well actually alphabetical for convenience, these are the Top Coffee Shops in Cape Town that are trending at the moment:

Deluxe Coffee Works – 25 Church Street| City Center| Cape Town |

Empire Café – 11 York Road | Muizenberg | 021 788 1250

Knead Bakery –Surfers Corner | Beach Road| Muizenberg | 021 7882909

Origin Coffee Roasting Cafe – 28 Hudson Street | De Waterkant | Cape Town | 021 421 1000

Seattle Coffee Co.– Constantia Village *(This is my fav for a quick Cappuccino on the run)

Tasha’s – Shop 55 | Constantia Village | Constantia Road | Constantia | 021 794 5449

The Food Barn Deli – Noordhoek Farm Village | Cnr Village Lane & Noordhoek Main Road | Noordhoek | 021 789 1966

Vida e caffé– Shop 27c | Constantia Village | Constantia Road | Constantia | 021 794 3478

Jason Bakery – 185 Bree Street | 8001 Cape Town | South Africa | 214245644

The Haas Coffee Collective – 67 Rose Street | Bo-Kaap | Cape Town | +27(0) 21 422 4413

For the Love of Coffee

My favourites for various reasons are Knead Bakery; mostly because their almond croissants are amazing, The Food Barn Deli because they make great coffee and it is in walking distance from my house! I know that Vida e is extremely popular, not my favourite but they do have stores countrywide.

Both Deluxe Coffee Works and Origin Coffee Roasting Cafe, are said to make the best coffee – well I am going to have to pay them a visit and find out for myself! For something more than just a good coffee you have to try Tasha’s, even their website puts me in a good mood! To quote their website “Tasha’s is a dynamic, sensual journey of flavour set in lush interiors.” – Need I say more! You will have to experience it for yourself. So if you are looking for something to do this weekend pop out and sample some of the finest coffee Cape Town has to offer.

If there are any personal favourites you would like to add to the list of Top Coffee Shops in Cape Town, please leave a comment below this post.

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My Top 4 Foods to Eat

“My top 4 Foods to Eat” in no particular order:

I am definitely more of a savoury person when it comes to food and a bit of a carnivore, so meat is always high on my list of staples. I love nothing better than a delicious fillet steak, with pepper or mushroom sauce and crispy French fries!

My second favourite food to eat would have to be sushi, although if I am dining with my youngest poppet and we are sharing a platter, I have to eat quickly otherwise I lose out! (She loves her sushi!) My favourite sushi roll is a California roll with prawns and avo. (usually accompanied by a few glasses of Graham Beck bubbles!)

Third on my list is Thai curry, well I pretty much love most Thai food but Red Chicken & Prawn Thai curry is a favourite; I often cook it at home and the hotter the better!

OK technically the last item is not really “food” more “desert” but a girls gotta have something sweet in her life – I really “heart” Crème brûlée. Often I will try to get the hubby to share it with me (in an attempt not to look greedy) but I have learnt my lesson it’s better to get my own!

What is your favourite food or desert? Are you more a savoury or a sweet eater?

Cape Town Lifestyle, Eating Out, Food, Lifestyle

Constantia Food & Wine Festival 2012

The Constantia Food & Wine festival is happening next month in the beautiful Constantia Valley, Cape Town, on the 4,5 and 6th May. The festival showcases over 40 of the finest wines and delicious food from award winning restaurants, you cannot afford to miss out! Live music is also provided, to enhance the magical experience of great wine and good food, enjoyed in one of the most beautiful settings.

Tickets cost 120pp per day and includes tastings at the various wine farms. No charge for children. You can purchase your tickets online at www.webtickets.co.za, at participating wine farms or at the entrance.