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Tuesday, 27 December 2011
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Crazy season madness
It is that crazy time of the year again where everyone hits melting point before they start to cool off again in their holiday leave ( if you are lucky enough to get annual leave) so I am apologizing now for the lack of blogging, items for sale and general all round news...I have not been this tired, exhausted or busy in my entire life.
My last day of work ( in my real job) is tomorrow. We end at 11am and then head for our year end function.
So by next week you can all look forward to new posts, items for sale and more reviews.
I hope you all keep reading and look forward to next week.
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My last day of work ( in my real job) is tomorrow. We end at 11am and then head for our year end function.
So by next week you can all look forward to new posts, items for sale and more reviews.
I hope you all keep reading and look forward to next week.
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Thursday, 8 December 2011
Hemingway's...Another Durban eatery
My latest Groupon voucher was for Hemingway's in Glenwood. Two main meals for the price of one but we decided to add in some starters and desserts just to round the meal off nicely. This is what I thought of it and the food we grazed on...
Starters was curried butternut and feta samoosa's with plum or sweet chilli dipping sauce. We both said the filling on the inside of the samoosa was a bit sparse and lacking some flavour. Throw in some cumin and chilli if the menu says "Curried" butternut and feta samoosa.
Mains was the "famous" calamari tubes with salad and chips and the fillet with chakalaka and avocado topping. The mains were probably the best part of the entire meal. The calamari had the perfect amount of lemon, garlic and chilli and the salad and crispy chips added the perfect combination. The fillet had a whirlwind of flavours with the spicy chakalaka and creamy avocado sitting perfectly on top of my rare fillet and sauteed potatoes.
Dessert was a Malva pudding with ice cream and homemade custard in a phyllo basket. This was a sore point for me. I originally wanted the chocolate mousse with brownie but that was out of stock. My boyfriend loves malva pudd so he was only but too happy to eat the next choice of dessert. When it arrived though, the ice cream was half melted, the custard tasted like watered down sugar cream and the malva itself was as dry as a day old muffin with no flavour.
The service was chirpy and responsive with a chatty waiter who knew his menu well and was a good salesperson. Although making me wait 20 minutes for the bill and then a further 10 minutes just to settle it didn't leave me with a good taste in my mouth towards the end of the evening.
All round - I will return to Hemingway's and I do recommend it. Just don't have the malva pudding.
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Starters was curried butternut and feta samoosa's with plum or sweet chilli dipping sauce. We both said the filling on the inside of the samoosa was a bit sparse and lacking some flavour. Throw in some cumin and chilli if the menu says "Curried" butternut and feta samoosa.
Mains was the "famous" calamari tubes with salad and chips and the fillet with chakalaka and avocado topping. The mains were probably the best part of the entire meal. The calamari had the perfect amount of lemon, garlic and chilli and the salad and crispy chips added the perfect combination. The fillet had a whirlwind of flavours with the spicy chakalaka and creamy avocado sitting perfectly on top of my rare fillet and sauteed potatoes.
Dessert was a Malva pudding with ice cream and homemade custard in a phyllo basket. This was a sore point for me. I originally wanted the chocolate mousse with brownie but that was out of stock. My boyfriend loves malva pudd so he was only but too happy to eat the next choice of dessert. When it arrived though, the ice cream was half melted, the custard tasted like watered down sugar cream and the malva itself was as dry as a day old muffin with no flavour.
The service was chirpy and responsive with a chatty waiter who knew his menu well and was a good salesperson. Although making me wait 20 minutes for the bill and then a further 10 minutes just to settle it didn't leave me with a good taste in my mouth towards the end of the evening.
All round - I will return to Hemingway's and I do recommend it. Just don't have the malva pudding.
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Tuesday, 6 December 2011
On the other side of the world
This weekend we went away to the Buddhist Retreat Centre, so I apologise for being quiet.
I will however update blogs and things for sale in the next day or two while I wrap my head around being back in the real world...I think I may prefer the BRC where it felt like the other side of the world.
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P.S. dont forget the awesome goodies still for sale here
I will however update blogs and things for sale in the next day or two while I wrap my head around being back in the real world...I think I may prefer the BRC where it felt like the other side of the world.
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P.S. dont forget the awesome goodies still for sale here
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Once Loved Sale
Culture concepts has begun.
* Ideas *Styling * Sourcing
I will be selling once loved goodies for friends and family via the blog and facebook.
Part of my service is to come in and clean up your house or wardrobe. Not clean as in spring clean and dust but clean as in revamp and toss out ( give to me) goodies you don't use, won't use or haven't used in a long time.
If anything catches your eye this is how it works:
* On facebook, the first person to comment on the photo gets the item. Or the person with the highest bid
* On the blog, pls email me ( laurenleigh.gibson@gmail.com) and I will get back to you as soon as possible with payment details
* Postage will be added on ( R30 depending on the area) and this comes with a tracking number.
* If you stay in Durban I will gladly drop it off or meet you somewhere to collect.
The first lot of goodies are up...Happy shopping!
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* Ideas *Styling * Sourcing
I will be selling once loved goodies for friends and family via the blog and facebook.
Part of my service is to come in and clean up your house or wardrobe. Not clean as in spring clean and dust but clean as in revamp and toss out ( give to me) goodies you don't use, won't use or haven't used in a long time.
If anything catches your eye this is how it works:
* On facebook, the first person to comment on the photo gets the item. Or the person with the highest bid
* On the blog, pls email me ( laurenleigh.gibson@gmail.com) and I will get back to you as soon as possible with payment details
* Postage will be added on ( R30 depending on the area) and this comes with a tracking number.
* If you stay in Durban I will gladly drop it off or meet you somewhere to collect.
The first lot of goodies are up...Happy shopping!
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Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Culture concepts on Facebook!!!
Culture Concepts now has it's very own facebook page. Please go and Like the page here and show me some support.
From this page I will be posting ideas, fun news for Culture Concepts and goodies that go on sale and eventually I will be running giveaways and competitions off the blog and the facebook page so please get to Liking that button.
To start with, I have got my first project on the go...it is to help my good friend Simone clear out her clutter ( or once loved goodies) that she doesn't want, need or cannot fit into her new home.
Pls go and view the facebook page here to see what we have started sorting or look on my Once Loved page here for a quick reference.
You can follow Simone on ScrambledNotes. She has some awesome pics and ramblings going on.
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You can follow Simone on ScrambledNotes. She has some awesome pics and ramblings going on.
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Thursday, 24 November 2011
Durban and it's hidden musical treasures
I know I have been in hiding for a few days but as everyone says lately: "life has been so manic".
On Monday, Ryan and I decided to join some friends at the Collective art gallery in Windermere Road to listen to some bands. I wasn't actually sure what the evening had in store but when we got there I discovered it was the Battle of the Acoustics 2011.
The acoustic sets were really good but one solo artist who really stood out for me was Amy White. I watched her set up on her own, sound check on her own and test her guitar and keyboard, on her own. and yes she is that talented...guitar and keyboard.
With a voice similar to Adele, Evanescence and her own twist, Amy gave me goosebumps and a chill up my spine. She feels her music, believes in it and has a great natural stage presence.
She has no worries about what people think of her. She is there to have fun, sing her music and entertain her followers.
Amy White also belongs to a band called Kings and Queen ( which I still have to listen to) and you can check them out here or simply look for Amy on Facebook under Amy White.
Do yourself a favour and go to one of her gigs...it is amazing this kind of talent is in Durban and the sad thing is that only a few people know about her.
So spread the word...and the love.
LaurenLeigh cc
On Monday, Ryan and I decided to join some friends at the Collective art gallery in Windermere Road to listen to some bands. I wasn't actually sure what the evening had in store but when we got there I discovered it was the Battle of the Acoustics 2011.
The acoustic sets were really good but one solo artist who really stood out for me was Amy White. I watched her set up on her own, sound check on her own and test her guitar and keyboard, on her own. and yes she is that talented...guitar and keyboard.
With a voice similar to Adele, Evanescence and her own twist, Amy gave me goosebumps and a chill up my spine. She feels her music, believes in it and has a great natural stage presence.
She has no worries about what people think of her. She is there to have fun, sing her music and entertain her followers.
Amy White also belongs to a band called Kings and Queen ( which I still have to listen to) and you can check them out here or simply look for Amy on Facebook under Amy White.
Do yourself a favour and go to one of her gigs...it is amazing this kind of talent is in Durban and the sad thing is that only a few people know about her.
So spread the word...and the love.
LaurenLeigh cc
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