Tag Archives: Cape Town

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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Poor choice

By 6000 | 6000 | January 17, 2012

Back in December when we arranged the repairs to the pool and the pool area, the weather was pretty rubbish in Cape Town. But we couldn’t have foreseen that we’d choose to have it done during the hottest week in living memory. It’s a job that has to be done during the summer months, because [...]

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The Dangers of Raw Fennel & Almond Salad

By 6000 | 6000 | January 16, 2012

Tune into James Lech’s blog today and there is a recipe for a Raw Fennel & Almond Salad. James, lest we forget, is not only ”Africa’s #1 Dog Whisperer”, with powers that don’t include stopping his dogs from attacking young children, he also follows a vegan diet (as do his dogs). While there’s plenty of evidence [...]

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L39 Photo Sortie Over Cape Town

By 6000 | 6000 | January 10, 2012

Aviation Photographer Justin de Reuck takes to the sky from Ysterplaat Air Base (just next door) in an Aero L-39 Albatros training jet to get some photos of…. another Aero L-39 Albatros training jet. And while he’s at it, he plays some Evanescence and Creed, because apparently you can’t get Kfm while you’re doing 750kph over the Atlantic Ocean [...]

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City releases 2012 Load Shedding Schedules

By 6000 | 6000 | January 9, 2012

…and inevitably causes widespread panic and discontent. As is their wont, in fact, since Eskom is currently struggling with huge demand and very limited supply. This is probably down mainly to the ridiculous heatwave that has crossed the country and the increased use of air-conditioning – especially in office buildings and the like – as [...]

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