Category Archives: positive thoughts

Bistro vs Brasserie

By 6000 | 6000 | January 27, 2012

We had a really good MBCC meal out at Societi Brasserie in Tokai last night, where the Tall Accountant poured himself this particularly spectacular glass of beer. I would particularly recommend their mackerel pâte with spicy chutney and the wonderfully-cooked filet au poivre. One question that did arise, however, was around the difference between a Bistro and a Brasserie, given that [...]

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First week nerves

By 6000 | 6000 | January 21, 2012

The first week back at school has gone swimmingly for the boy. But then he finds himself in familiar surroundings surrounded by familiar people. Monday was Scoop’s first day at “big school”. Before and even during arrival at school, she was excited and upbeat. I captured this as she lined up for the first time, [...]

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Red Hot Chili Peppers in South Africa in 2013

By 6000 | 6000 | January 20, 2012

Yes, apparently this time the rumours might be true: The Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to tour South Africa (ie. visit Joburg and Cape Town) in 2013. We’ve all heard that the Chilis will be playing in South Africa in 2010 before the World Cup and in 2010 after the World Cup and that [...]

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Excellent Quiz Question

By 6000 | 6000 | January 13, 2012

As heard yesterday evening on Cape Talk – here’s one for you: There are four countries in the world which end in a letter which no other country does. Can you name them? For clarification, none of them are Canada – that’s because Canada ends in an A and other countries names also end in [...]

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Moerse Farm Stall, Napier (& more)

By 6000 | 6000 | January 6, 2012

We decided that since we had the time and inclination, we would stop at some of the places we never stop at en route to and from the cottage while on our way back to Cape Town today. Top of the list was the Moerse Farm Stall in Napier, which regularly almost entices us with [...]

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