Entries from February 2010
By Elena del Valle
Photos by Gary Cox
Champagne and Lavender Jelly at The Greenhouse
Grain Fed Beef Filet
Our favorite dish: Malay Spiced Prawns and Pork Belly
Game Terrine
Carpaccio of Scallops, Tuna and Abalone
Amouse bouche
When we confirmed our stay at Madiba Villa at the Cellars-Hohenort Hotel in Constantia we were pleased. In part because we were looking forward to [...]
[Read more →]
Tags: Restaurants
Article and photos by Josette King
Lush gardens surround the pool
Room Two is a spacious rondavel
The living area is an expansive curved open space
Idwala Guest House was just the place to reconcile me with the thought of an overnight flight, at least when the vagaries of Southern Africa air travel scheduling dictate a next night layover [...]
[Read more →]
Tags: Accomodations · New Articles
February 8th, 2010 · 2 Comments
By Elena del Valle, photos by Gary Cox
Our host at the Haute Cabriere wine tasting in Franschoek, South Africa
A saber is used in the sabrage at Haute Cabriere
One of the many things I enjoy when we visit South Africa is the local bubbly or as it is known by its proper designation Méthode Cap Classique [...]
[Read more →]
Tags: Wine
Article by Elena del Valle and photos by Juan Cooper
Room 6 at Fordoun Hotel and Spa
The dining room
We liked the Fordoun Hotel and Spa, a family owned and managed boutique hotel and spa established in 2005 in South Africa’s KwaZulu Natal area, for its intimate size, friendly staff, gourmet oriented restaurant, and diverse fitness and [...]
[Read more →]
Tags: Luxury Travel