Finding a “the best of” restaurant is not exactly the easiest task, especially if it’s a more “generic” menu item like steak, ribs, schnitzels etc – everyone has their own opinion and most restaurants offer those meals. Now, Margaritas is a steak and seafood house where I’ve been eating, with my family, for almost 10 years now. Margarita’s was my very first experience of western fine dining and has been [...]
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Also known as Winter Solstice Festival The 22nd of October 2011 is a very special day for all yellow folk. Dongzhi Festival, also known as the Winter Solstice Festival, is a very important festival and is celebrated around the December 22 (when it’s mid-winter) when the sun is at its weakest and daylight shortest. In different countries and cities, people celebrate this day differently. Traditionally, in Taiwan, people gather to [...]
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On the weekend of Jean’s mom – Hilary’s 50th birthday, myself, Jean, Claire, Roxy and Faeez drove down to Knysna for a weekend of sailing on a Lightleys Holiday Houseboat, which Pierre organised well in advance. The only thing we forgot to consider was the weather. That weekend comprised pouring rain,harsh and icy gusts of wind as well as booming laughter and sweet memories that will last a lifetime. On [...]
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This dish is very common amongst us Yellow folk as a palette cleanser dish. It’s refreshing owing to the crispy lettuce and is eaten with hands – like how all wraps should be eaten. I remember how my cousins, siblings and myself would fight for the glass noodle toppings because honestly, it provides the same texture as prawn crackers (I’m sure you know which ones I’m talking about). Some of [...]
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