Carnival in Stellenbosch
February 2, 2009
Sign up for a Cape Town tour and chances are somewhere along the line you’ll find yourself heading out to Stellenbosch for a wine tour. This beautiful little town in the heart of the Boland region of the Western Cape lies surrounded by a whopping 130 wineries, cellars and wine farms.
But that is not [...]
Olivello Restaurant: Hidden gem of the Winelands
January 19, 2009
Waitressing is a strange profession. Most people hate it, but then there are a few select individuals that find it an easy and lucrative venture. I fall into the latter category. Even though I’ve had various grown-up nine to five jobs, I always manage to squeeze in a few waitressing shifts throughout the week. It’s [...]
In Vino Veritas
September 5, 2008
In wine lies the truth, or so maintained the ancient Greeks. Those of us who live in the Cape Winelands tend to agree.
I originally hail from the small wine producing community of Riebeek Kasteel in the Swartland region of the Western Cape. Situated in the midst of what is generally considered a grain growing area, [...]
