Summer has certainly arrived in Joburg. Our days are hot, hot, hot. Our nights are uncomfortably hot. And we've had our first big rain which has magically transformed our landscapes from dull brown to a rich, glorious green. Sometimes we can feel the rain coming for days. The days become oppressive and unbearably hot and… Continue reading Sunshine in a jug
Heritage day is one of the nicest public holidays that we celebrate in South Africa. It's celebrated on 24 September, so spring has hardly sprung, the weather is warm and many people will haul out and dust off their braai (barbecue) equipment, throw together a couple of beers and call over a few friends. If… Continue reading Heritage Day
I love oysters. With a few drops of Tobasco sauce, a grind of black pepper and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Preferably washed down with an ice cold Sauvignon Blanc. They are easily my first choice of starter for any meal out. And I only eat them raw. But last week I had them for… Continue reading Oysters for Breakfast
I haven't thought about having a bucket list before, but as my career timeline gets shorter, the more I think about a list of goals that I had written some 20 years ago. I had started a new job at a retail clothing company and it was the first time in my life that I… Continue reading My Bucket List
This morning I woke up to the sound of 'Mom, I'm really hungry and there's nothing to eat'. So I got out of bed, padded to the kitchen, pulled my gown a little tighter because gosh it was freezing, and opened the door to the refrigerator, fully expecting to see something that could be turned… Continue reading In praise of leftovers
