I did it again: The Perfect Charcuterie

I had limited items, and weird serving platter boards, but this past weekend, I know I impressed. The perfect charcuterie board, also known as a charcuterie platter or meat and cheese board, is a delicious and visually appealing spread of cured meats, cheeses, and complementary accompaniments. While the contents of a charcuterie board can vary…

Slurp, slurp slurp! #Oysters anyone?

On the N2 between Sedgefield and Wilderness is “Oysters R Us”. While on holiday in Knysna this past week, I looked for the most unique things to do. I came across this giant sign “Oysters R Us” and being a liker of things and a lover of seafood, had to enter this place. A quick…

The Hot Skillet, The Cape’s hidden Gem

A Lady Vera year is never complete without popping into the Mother City. Usually, my trip consists of spending my days on wine farms tasting some of the best vino this country has to offer but this time, it went a little different. Two years ago, my friends from the UK sent us an invite…

3 dessert: Mass #Christmas

In a massive turns of events, instead of jetting off to a camping site and roughing it for 5 days, my husband and I have decided to host Christmas lunch for the first time. To give you context on the situation, every Christmas, either my mom, my aunt or uncle host a get together with…

Summer time: Sangria 101

Happy 1st of December! If you’re in the southern hemisphere you’re probably switched boots for open toe shoes and are sleeping semi naked because of the heat. This summer heat is such a blessing but it does make it a little hard to enjoy a dry red wine at room temperature. If you’re like me…

#Dubai2017: Food, food and food

So, I know it’s late but an experience like this is not exactly something you forget so I guess it’s better late than never! I spent just over a week with my friends in the UAE for a well-deserved girl’s trip. We couldn’t keep it just the girls as we shipped my best guy friend,…

#Vaalwineroute day 2

Even though it was a Sunday, we will still drank wine in the am. Here’s a summary of our day two.

#Vaalwineroute day 1

Last year we went to the amazing wine route and we decided we’d bring my cousin and her husband this time!  A more in depth review to follow!