Poached Fruit with Spiced Yoghurt {Recipes}

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While the days are getting slightly shorter as we move towards the end of February in the Cape, the bountiful summer fruit harvests are almost beyond their peak. I love buying large lugs of locally grown fruit from Blue Jay Farm Stall around the corner from where I live.

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That’s Amore {Table Decor}

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As promised here’s the shoot of the table that we did for Valentine’s Day for the Expresso Morning Show. We dissed the bright red usually associated with Valentine’s Day, and rather opted for a more rustic Italian inspired look.

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Cosy Farm Cottage {Home Décor}

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I met Rina-Marie the first time in 2003 as first year student at chef school. I remember being very impressed with her quirky style. Nine years later and Rina-Marie is now married to Niel and living on a farm outside Stellenbosch, and she has not lost her great sense of style and creativity one bit.

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What to Wear: the Bridal Shower {Fashion}

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Just as gifts for bridal showers have evolved, so have the events themselves. No longer just an old fashioned gathering confined to the living rooms of aunts, showers are often held at beautiful venues where dressing the part is half the fun!

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Valentine’s Day on Expresso

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The Pretty Blog made its TV debut this week on The Expresso Show. Christine and I had to come up with a tablescape for their Valentine’s day show.

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