Friday, November 25, 2011

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Monday, November 21, 2011

Van Houtte French Vanilla Caffeinated Light Roast Coffee Keurig K-Cups, 108 Count

!±8± Van Houtte French Vanilla Caffeinated Light Roast Coffee Keurig K-Cups, 108 Count

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Van Houtte French Vanilla has the delicate flavor of vanilla in a rich, smooth coffee. One taste and you'll understand why the 'experts' call this light roasted coffee a classic. Each of the K-Cups can be used with any style or model of Keurig brewing machines.

The Keurig single-cup brewing system uses a special packaging for coffee, tea and hot cocoa called K-Cup portion packs or "K-Cups". Each K-Cup is an airtight, mini-brewer that locks out oxygen, light, moisture and humidity while locking in freshness and flavor. Simply insert the no mess K-Cup into the brewer and hit the brew button for a fresh-brewed, perfect cup of coffee or tea in under a minute.

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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Riebeek-Kasteel, Jewel of the Swartland

!±8± Riebeek-Kasteel, Jewel of the Swartland

A visit to the picturesque town of Riebeek-Kasteel, north of Cape Town, will provide you with a truly unique South African experience. Simply follow the N7 out of the city and once you've reached Malmesbury, follow the sign-posts to this quaint one-horse-town. Barely an hour's drive from the city, the village is situated against the slopes of the Kasteelberg (Castle Mountain), in the heart of the Swartland region.

Apart from the natural beauty of the Riebeek valley and the dramatic surrounds of the Swartland mountains, there are many attractions to visit in the area. The Swartland is well known for it's superb wines and olives and Riebeek-Kasteel and the surrounding valley is a perfect example of its fruitfulness.

Situated right at the entrance to the village, is Kloovenburg - a beautiful Cape Dutch estate with excellent wines and olive products. Park under the century-old oak trees and visit the Kloovenburg cellar for a taste of their world-class produce. Here, wine maker Pieter du Toit produces outstanding red wines and the estate is especially well-known for its first-rate Shiraz. Du Toit's wife, Annalene is the olive expert and is responsible for the estate's superlative olive oil which recently won the "Migliore Olio Extravergine di Oliva - Fruttato Intenso" award in Italy for the best certified quality olive oil in the world. Some of her other superb olive products include olive tapenade, olive jam, delicious black olives in blue-berry vinegar and a range of olive beauty products.

Around the corner from the legendary Kloovenburg, en route to the center of town, stop at the intriguing Cape Francolin Art Hotel. Here owner David Bellamy and his dog Clive, present their hotel as a living work of art. The property is an eccentric mix of cosy accommodation, off-beat installations, various found objects, serious art and formal exhibition space, and the hotel's permanent collection even include works by such esteemed international artists as Damien Hirst, Wolfgang Tillmans and Jean Cocteau. Have a cup of tea in the old barn, beautifully restored as the "Stoep D'amour" or witness artists-in-residence producing their work on site. Various artworks as well as lights, wrought iron sculptures and ceramics are for sale. The hotel also hosts a once-a-month, seven-course supper club influenced by the recipes of legendary South African writer and cook, C. Louis Leipoldt. If you're not around for one of these special evenings, simply buy a jar of "the best home-made strawberry jam in the world".

Opposite the enigmatic Cape Francolin, pop in at the Olive Boutique where they promise the "Ultimate Olive Experience". A wide variety of olives, olive oils and pastes as well as cosmetic products, are available. Or watch the olive press making real olive oil.

Take a turn to the right, a couple of hundred metres down the road from here, and you'll find yourself in the heart of the village. Here you can relax for a cup of coffee at Cafe Oppie Square where delicious breakfasts and other "country fare" like home-made bread, hearty soups, and confectionery is served. An enclosed garden makes it the perfect spot for families with children. For a slightly more formal atmosphere head to the beautiful Cape Victorian homestead of the Kasteelberg Inn. It's beautiful thick walls, wooden floors and fireplace makes it a perfect winter location.

On the way to the neighbouring town of Riebeek Wes, Allesverloren Wine Estate is famous for its full-bodied red wines such as Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barocca, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. The estates also produces a legendary Port wine. On the other side of the village, heading towards the nearby hamlet of Hermon, you'll find Riebeek Cellars where a wide variety of locally produced red and white wines are available. Drawing on centuries of Huguenot wine-making tradition, Riebeek cellars produce wines of exceptional quality, catering for a wide market with their range of extremely affordable wines.

Back in the village, L'Attitude pub and restaurant is the perfect location for a lazy afternoon beer or late night drinks. If you stay late enough you might just find yourself partying with a bunch of friendly, eccentric locals. For a quieter option, try the charming Victorian-style pub of The Travelers Rest. Another Riebeek-Kasteel icon is the recently renovated Royal Hotel. This 150-year old establishment now boasts a four star rating as well as a brand new restaurant, pub, conference center and amphitheater.

Whether you're a discerning wine-lover or fanatical about olives, head to Riebeek-Kasteel for a relaxing weekend away from the hustle and bustle of the city, or a day trip of wining, dining and true South African hospitality.


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Friday, November 4, 2011

Cape Town's Curious Coffee Culture

!±8± Cape Town's Curious Coffee Culture

Compared to major cities in Europe, coffee culture is something that Cape Town seriously lacks. But perhaps only on the surface of things. For what do you call the hoards of good looking people who gather on trendy Kloof street on a daily basis, religously succumbing to that dark brown, aromatic caffeine injection?

Although there is no standard way of ordering or drinking coffee in Cape Town - it could be tall black or flat white; skinny with wings, or grande Americano con panna - there is no lack of coffee, coffee shops or coffee drinkers. It's just a matter of knowing what you like and where to find it.

Cape Town has recently experienced a steady rise in the popular American-style coffee shops similar to the Starbucks phenomenon that hit the United Kingdom not too long ago. These establishments have streamlined the coffee drinking experience into a kind of Macdonald-esque drive-through-on-foot, where reasonably good coffee is prepared super fast and sold at above average prices. Simply decide on the origin of the coffee bean, intensity of the roast, the fat percentage of the milk, whether you want a cup or a mug, 'eat-in' or 'take-away'. Then place your order on the one side of the counter, pass the glass display with a choice of numerous pre-prepared and packaged sandwhices, biscuits and muffins, and pick up a scaldingly hot drink on the other end. Easy as pie.

The problem is, even though these establishments offer you a 'tailor-made' drink, in probably less than a minute, the supposed "speciality" coffee that arrives at the end of the counter is nearly always an utter dissappointment - even the cocoa or cinnamon they make you sprinkle over yourself, somehow contribute to the overall blandness. Gone are the days of grand establishments with white tablecloths and eloquant waitrons, serving aromatic coffee in elaborate china. Or are they?

At the stately Mount Nelson hotel in Orange street, Gardens, the splendour of this bygone era is still very much alive. Here, high tea (or coffee for that matter) is still served in the colonial lounge every afternoon, accompanied by a feast of sweet and savoury treats prepared with beautiful attention to detail.

But if a humble street cafe is more what you had in mind, a stroll through the city centre will certainly satisfy your need. Walking up St. Georges Mall and surrounds will provide you with ample quaint coffee shops serving anything from stale filter coffee to decent espresso - so make sure to choose well. Try the realy strong and aromatic coffee from Crush - a favourite with business people wanting to kick start their day. For the health conscious, they serve suberp gourmet sandwhiches as well as fragrantly spicy Chai Latte.

Round the corner from Crush, in Church Street, close to Greenmarket Square, is the charming Cafe African Image where exotic coffees from all over the African continent can be enjoyed in the colourful surroundings of Pan-African art and crafts.

In Bree street there's the quirky Birds Boutique Cafe, where proper South African-style"moerkoffie" (Afrikaans for ground coffee) is complemented by freshly baked biscuits, muffins and scones with such decadent combinations as dried figs and chocolate.

Long street also has it's fair share of Coffee shops. There's the tiny, although bustling, Tribe Cafe with delicious coffee and delectable sandwhiches. Two blocks further up Rcaffe serves decent espresso and freshly baked sweet and savoury patries, while DeliZioso on the next corner whips up anything from cappucino's to espresso macchiato, accompanied by a mouthwatering Italian-style lunch buffet.

In the nearby and trendier Kloof street, franchises like Seattle Coffee Company and Mugg&Bean compete with one of Cape Town's most popular coffee shops - the impossibly cool Vida e Caffe. In a way, the arrival of a designer coffee shop like Vida e Caffe, is a small miracle. Because somehow, it captures the efficiciency of a drive-through-style shop without compromising the quality of the coffee or the drinking experience. The shop's sleek interior is as aesthetically pleasing as it is practical and comfortable. But the biggest drawcard, is without a doubt the exceptionally flavourful and consistently good 100 % Arabica coffee that they serve with such friendly passion.

Until recently, I thought the best coffee I've ever tasted was in Melbourne, Australia. I had been told what a refined coffee culture Melbourne possesses and subsequently headed for a coffee shop on arrival. Without hesitation, I ordered 'filter coffee' - hoping to sound as universal as possible. The look on the waitron's face was a mixed expression of complete confusion and utter disgust. My Australian companians quickly saved the situation by ordering a round of "latte's" for the table (short for 'caffe latte'), explaining that 'filter coffee' is not a concept anyone in Australia is familiar with, as Melbourne's coffee culture draws on the strong Italian presence in the city. Soon after my tiny faux-pas, the most beautiful drink arrived, served in a short glass on a saucer. No funny-eared cup or grotesque glass mug - simply deliciously strong, creamy espresso, topped with slightly frothy milk, served in a glass.

On my return, I frantically searched the streets of Cape Town for a coffee shop where latte's are served the way they are in Melbourne (or Italy for that matter). I searched numerous trendy coffee houses, obscure Italian restaurants and dodgy canteens without any success. Thousands of cups of coffee and endless nights of insomnia later, my salvation arrived in the pure white bliss that is Manna Epicure. And they even get it right down to the short latte glass and saucer. Coffee as good as this, in such a beautiful, modern setting (perhaps with a little toasted brioche, poached pear and milk jam, on the side) turns coffee drinking into one of the most refined earthly experiences. No wonder my coffee drinking journey's always seem to end there.

But no matter what your preference or pretention might be - from stale filter to strong 'moerkoffie' or authentic Melbourn-style lattés - if it's coffee you're after, Cape Town will surely satisfy the need.


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