Posts Tagged food

Old Biscuit Mill Market – Woodstock, Cape Town

Oh, this is such a favourite thing to do on a Saturday morning. I don’t go often enough but when I go, I ENJOY! Last Saturday I met a friend for breakfast at the Old Biscuit Mill Market. My usual routine is to be there quite early, between 9h – 9h30 because it tends to get very very busy a bit later. First I go get my coffee at Origins Coffee stall. Hm! Yam! The best way to start the day. Then, while sipping coffee we go in search of the most delicious breakfast of the day. I ‘eyed’ already a chef cooking up a storm and selling ‘the ultimate breakfast tart’,! Still, let’s check out the other places. Ran into another Dutch friend that was helping out at a pastry stall, YAM! That would be desert. The atmosphere in this place is just fabulous. I think the Hungarian stall would have to awarded with most beautiful stand in the whole market. Bit early though to have a goulash soup. Yes, we WILL taste the ultimate breakfast tart and it IS to die for! Filo pastry, topped with caramalized onions, mushrooms, crispy bacon and a runny poached egg, surrounded by marinated cherry tomatoes. Do I need to say more?? What a party at 10h00 in the morning. Make sure who ever visits our fabulous city, not to miss out on the market in Woodstock. After brkfst there’s still some shopping to do with handmade clothes, bags, jewelry, choose and much much more. What a delight!
Delicious cakes @ the Mill

Fresh quiches @ the Mill!

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Winter specials in Cape Town

YES! The wonderful secret season in Cape Town has started. Although it will not be secret anymore for a long time because I share it now with you! Winter is about to begin and restaurants & guesthouses offer great value for money. Weather might not always be great but for example today, we had a stunning sunny 20 degrees, blue skies, no wind. REALLY!

We enjoyed a 4 course dinner with matching Paul Cluver wines at the Vineyard Hotel for an incredible ZAR 225 a head last Friday. Can you believe it!! There was even live entertainment as well and the food was absolutely delicious (we\’re talking beef fillet, pork belly, dark chocolate  tart, THE WORKS!).
The 6 of us had a great evening and will def. go more often. They organise them twice a month. See  you there!

Then in a magazine I saw an add for the Harbour House in Kalk Bay offering 3 course luncheons for ZAR 150. People, I\’m talking about the fabulous HARBOUR HOUSE!!! Can you believe such an incredible deal?? Check it out and enjoy Winter. We all need a little break from the credit crunch, right?

Another lovely spot in Hout bay is La Cuccina on a Saturday night with live Jazzzzz by the wonderful Ike. Ya, i\’ve been quite busy this weekend, I agree.. But so nice to share all the good stuff!  Jessy @ www.extraordinary-travel.com

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