Category Archives: Franschhoek

Cheese Festival

If you are in Cape Town this weekend and you love the aroma of a perfectly ripe camembert paired with a delicious glass of red wine, then you should head to the Cheese and Wine festival at Bien Donne.  The festival starts on April 24th and ends on April 27th and promises to be a […]

The 2009 Franschhoek Champagne Festival

I have been invited to attend the 2009 Franschhoek Champagne Festival and all I can say is thank goodness.
I believe that this event is the highlight of the festival circuit and it couldn’t have come at a better time. I am so tired of attending inexpensive festivals. Because at these festivals those that could ordinarily […]

Cassis Paris Patisserie and Boulangerie

I am proudly French. I come from the land of excellent croissants, fine wine, smelly cheese, accepted adultery and world-cup defeating rugby. Yes France is indeed a magical place.
South Africa, especially Cape Town, is beautiful but as you know I have struggled to find a real croissant anywhere in town. They look like croissants, the […]