Two of my favorite places to go to in Cape Town is the beautiful Kirstenbosch Gardens and the V&A Waterfront – but I love it even more in summer when the Galileo Open Air Cinema pops by and plays movies under the stars.
The Night Time Routine
Since finally getting my acne under control, I have started to streamline my skin care regime and using only what I feel like I absolutely need. Because I have the opportunity to test out an array of products, I was lucky enough to stumble upon a few favourites which not only worked to help keep my spots at bay, but also leave my skin feeling healthy without being clogged with unnecessary oils. These products all work really well on their own but for me, using them in conjunction with one another is even better.
Sun protection lessons with Avéne
Summer might not be completely upon us as yet, but that doesn’t meant that your sunblock shouldn’t be getting any action. We all know the importance of sunscreen so I’m not going to lecture you all too much… instead, I want to share with you the sunblock that I have been using everyday on my face and body and why you should get it too.
Deliciously crisp Aloo Parathas
Yesterday morning I woke up with this intense craving to make a batch of aloo (potato) parathas from scratch. The shop bought one’s don’t have the intense kick of chilli, herbs, paneer and potato that I like so much so instead of making some banana coconut pancakes that I usually would whip up on a weekend, the kitchen turned into a storm of a garlicky scented, floury dusted haven while an actual storm was hammering on outside. Click below to read my 100% guaranteed flop proof recipe that will not only leave you and your family craving for more but also gift you with a deliciously golden crispy crust and fluffy filled paratha (which may or may not be round hehe).
Picnicking
This past weekend I went to Kirstenbosch (which is one of my favorite spots in Cape Town) for the morning. We have been trying to go every Saturday for the past three weeks and haven’t managed due to the impromptu rains and wind that Cape Town keeps bringing out. Last Saturday however was a balmy +25 degrees which meant that I not only got to go and see the nine anatomically correct dinosaurs placed among the almost extinct cycads in the garden, but I also got to do an impromptu photo shoot. Four of the featured dinosaurs are indigenous to South Africa and are designed in tin by Zimbabwean artist, David Huni. Be sure to have a look at the photo shoot below and marvel in this beauty that we are so lucky to have in Cape Town.
