The Monday Blues...And Pie and Pint

It has been exactly 10 days since my last blog...I am not going to apologise as my blog is for my enjoyment and those of you that enjoy my scribbles.
So hello again and welcome back.

Everybody seems to have "the monday blues" every Monday. I seem to feel like that everyday as of late so I decided this Monday is the first day of change.
The boyfriend is sick so homemade chicken and noodle soup is brewing on the stove. Made from scratch and with love...I clearly decided to hang ten on my studies this evening.

But for those of you that don't enjoy cooking...Livingston's Gastropub in Glenashley has an AWESOME  Mondays special. Pie and a pint. You can't go wrong there now can you?
And with winter starting to creep into the evenings, a pub pie sounds way better than chicken and noodle soup for dinner tonight.

Have a look at the poster below or check out their website here

Picture courtesy of Livingstons website

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Once Loved Sale...long weekend clear the clutter

With the long weekend ahead of us, most of you have decided to go and get muddy at Splashy Fen or take a well deserved break somewhere exotic.
I am stuck at home learning and submitting assignments as my day job doesn't allow me alot of time to get these done.

So my "escape" is my blog for today and what better way than to update the blog and show you what I am wanting to clear out of my cupboard!

These items are well loved but I feel it is time for them to go to a new home.
And 99% of them are only R25!

Have a look and please have a look here, comment on facebook here or email me to make a purchase.

Happy long weekend!

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Craft Trattoria

It is eventually April and heading towards the Easter weekend. Chocolate, religious celebrations and food.

Recently the boyfriend spoilt me to a surprise dinner at the lovely Craft Trattoria in Glenashley for a quick bite to eat. We had heard their pizzas were out of this world and thought it was only fair to try it out.

Pic courtesy of the Craft Trattoria

Glorious pizza bases piled with pancetta, artichokes, mushrooms, butternut, feta and cheese as well as a wheat free base for me with vodka and cream napoletana sauce, chargrilled aubergines, mozzerella and fresh torn up basil leaves literally left us with full tummies, satisfied taste buds and me edging on my seat to write a blog about this hidden food gem.

Overlooking the ships bobbing on the seas, soft relaxing 1920's ( or some kind of 1900 music playing), amazing aromas and friendly staff fill this restaurant and the raw edged furnishings and glass kitchen so you can play peek - a -boo with the kitchen staff and chefs leaves you feeling like you have stepped into someone else's home for an exquisite home cooked meal.

Our waiter was on top form being friendly, chirpy, always there when we needed him and a pure gem as I have found Durban to be lacking in the good service department as of late. With a head of dreadlocks and a bright smile, he looked after us very well.

Do yourselves a favour and explore this place...or at least, explore Durban!

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