Easy Cauliflower Dal and garlicy spinach
I have heard of Dal before, but this was my first time cooking and eating a dal, and I am hooked. Dal is essentially an Indian Lentil soup, or in my case more of a stew. The ingredients are easy to find and can basically go into the sauce pan at the same time, making […]
Decluttering my mind
‘Life is hard’, Scott Peck wrote in his book, The road less traveled. In my attempt to declutter my life I have come to realized that we sometimes make our lives even harder, by entertaining routines, habits, social commitments and even relationships that do not contribute to our well-being. If Covid19 taught me anything it is […]
Get your gypsy on</strong
After watching that magical dance between Vianne and the handsome gypsy in the movie Chocolat, I seriously pondered becoming a gypsy for some time. Our recent stay in one of the Gypsy wagons at Treedom Villas and Vardos had me feeling all gypsy-ish once again. A vardo (also wag(g)on, living wagon, van, and caravan) is a horse-drawn wagon traditional used by British […]
Best coffee spots in Karkloof
For any coffee lover it is important to locate a destination’s good coffee shops (if there are any) as soon as you arrive. Luckily in the Karkloof area that is not a problem. There is no shortage of excellent coffee. On our recent visit to the area we visited four amazing coffee shops. BlueBird Coffee […]
Lamu Island: A little piece of paradise just off the coast of Kenya
If beautiful beaches, warm tropical waters, and dreamy sunset dhow trips sound like your perfect holiday destination, then Lamu Island should be on your bucket list. But Lamu is so much more than the perfect beach destination, it also caters for nature lovers, culture vultures, adventurers, and foodies. Everything you need to know about visiting Lamu […]
Shampoo bars – everything you need to know
Let me introduce you to one of the best eco-friendly swaps you can make – the shampoo bar! Shampoo bars are a solid form of shampoo usually made from a blend of raw or plant-based ingredients like oils. Why swap? According to a report published a few years ago British consumers threw about 13 billion […]
