Haas

With winter arriving in all her glory (wind, rain, cold, alles) this week, we did the only appropriate thing, we hit the coffee shops....
First up is Haas, a gem of the Bo-Kaap. Great coffee, delish fig, cinnamon and apple muffins and beautiful creations in the shop next door – Haas has it all. It was the perfect place to start off the celebrations for our friend Lindy's birthday (happy birthday Linds!).

Afterwards we explored the area a bit and found this scooter garage just down the street. There is so much to discover here that another Bo-Kaap adventure is definitely on the agenda!

Felt Pinwheel Brooches

Yesterday it was overcast, chilly and a Sunday afternoon – perfect conditions to get cozy with some felt and hot chocolate! The results were these hopscotch inspired pinwheels:) Do you like?

Detention Delights

Also known as date balls, this is one of Chevy's specialties and one of my favourites! totally addictive!

Ingredients:
3/4 cup sugar
227g butter
227g chopped dates
1 egg beaten
1 packet Marie Biscuits
1 tsp vanilla essence
desiccated coconut

Method:
1) chop dates

2) crush marie biscuits

3) melt butter and sugar in a pot on the stove

4) remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly
5) add to the mixture the egg, crushed Marie Biscuits and vanilla essence and allow to cool

6) take a table spoon of the mixture and make it into a little ball
7) roll the ball in the coconut – repeat until the mixture is finished

8) the detention delights keep best in the fridge. Enjoy the deliciousness! 

Thumbs up for Voting!

This morning Chevy and I went to vote. We are feeling positive for the future of this country and trust that the right people will be elected...we hope you voted too!

Street Exhibition

I went to Street last night and wasn't disappointed! A great vibe and pumping all evening as people came to see the amazing work on display:) Well done Commonground Inner-City, you have hosted the city well! 

Eastern Food Bazaar

Whenever we feel homesick for Durban and some good, cheap Indian food we head to the Eastern Food Bazaar. Always pumping, this corridor is lined with a wide selection of curries, naan and other tasty meals. mmm... now I'm craving chicken masala dosa again!