Friday High Five

I haven't done one of these in a while. Here goes...

Blonde restaurant, Gardens - we had a fantastic evening here with friends - extensive menu, cool bar and fun vibe. Their half price winter special also makes it great value.




White boy vests - stolen from my husband's cupboard.


Thanks celebforyou.com for this image of Scarlett Jo rocking one (or two?).


Caprice - I think Cape Town's most common cause of a Monday hangover deserves a big up for their Naughty Boy Auction last Sunday. The chicks went mad and they raised R16000 for charity in the name of Women's Day.


Check out the photos here


Lady Gaga Dance in the Dark - I am obsessed with this 80s-inpired track at the moment.




Montpellier winery in Tulbagh - we popped in here to look at the beautiful chapel on the farm and ended up staying for a glass of Theo's Synchrony (delicious Gewurztraminer-Chenin blend) with the very hospitable owner.



Really well worth a visit if you're in the area.


Happy Friday xxx
HoneyChild

Friday High Five

This week I've really enjoyed...

1, 2 and 3. Eclipse - a visual feast. Best of the three movies so far. What do you think?




4. Weekends away in the winelands with friends - such a fun, wintery thing to do. Best served with sunshine, Sunday lunch and lots of vino. We went away to Robertson last weekend.


We popped in at Bon Courage, obviously.


5. The Cajun Chicken Salad (formerly the Howling Wolf Chicken Salad) at J.B. Rivers in Cavendish - this has been on their menu forever, and along with the sushi is the best thing they serve. Great for lunch with the girls.


Enjoy the weekend - and please see Eclipse!

HoneyChild

Friday High Five

I'm digging the following this week:

1. Kevin Costner and his oil cleanup technology: I have to give this guy a virtual high five for his multi-million dollar investment - some form of centrifugal oil separator technology that may just help save BP's ass.




Read the full story here: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-oil-spill-hollywood-20100521,0,2351299.story


2. The One&Only Red nail polish by Bastien Gonzalez: this perfect, classic red suits any skin tone and looks amazing on short, square nails.



It's available from One&Only Cape Town.


3. Toasted sandwiches: a comforting, decadent winter staple, preferably incorporating white bread and lots of cheese.




4. The Diski dance: the best part of World Cup fever, if you ask me.





John Smit for Supersport - wahahaha. Love this.


5. La Cuccina: a Hout Bay institution, and a great venue for a lazy Saturday brunch. I usually order the Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon.




View the full menu here: http://www.lacuccina.co.za/HOME.html


Wishing you a brilliant weekend.

HoneyChild

Friday High Five

Winter is all about hot meals, hot baths and reading next to the fire. (I tell myself these things to keep myself from crawling into bed and staying there until October.) This week I'm loving...

1. Wingback chairs - we've just bought a new cream one for our living room. The design is so comfortable for reading.


This is the Monster Skin chair by Joshua Ben Longo.


2. Shows at the Fugard - I watched London Road last week and R saw Arno Carstens playing there on Wednesday. Both great shows, and the atmosphere in the theatre is intimate and cosy.




3. Woolworths Moroccan chicken and chickpea soup - this is the best store-bought soup (and canned, nogal) I've ever tasted. It's full of delicious slow-cooked chicken with a tomato base and hints of apricot.


4. Badedas - the most luxurious and soothing bubble bath in creation, surely?



5. Cola Tonic and Lemonade - yes, it's old school. But it's also delicious and proudly South African.



There's even a Facebook group devoted to it- thanks for the picture.

Enjoy the weekend.


HoneyChild