Category Archives: food culture

Kelli cruises the world with Vincent Van Gogh, Tequila, Worms and Grasshoppers..

Posted on January 26, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

Kelli Barker from Zimbabwe, Africa is cruising the world on the Holland America ship, ms. Statendam- having joined Steiner Leisure as a Health and Beauty therapist! Anton Milner has joined Steiner, working as an International Fitness Professional, on the Royal … Continue reading →

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Bees and malaria; Honey gatherers and baobabs….

Posted on January 24, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

Honey Gatherers and bees have been much on my mind… when we walk through the sand forest near to Mahenye village I photograph the pegs and ancient pegs marks on a baobab trunk… and the giant land snail who has … Continue reading →

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Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge; Rain and Rejuvenation, Snails and Wild Flowers…

Posted on January 24, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

At the beginning of 2015, I reminisce ….. Clive Stockil, through Tusk Trust, won the Prince William Award  for a Lifetime Achievement in Conservation in 2013…here he is at Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge with staff and the Award itself….. We now congratulate Richard … Continue reading →

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Hello Kitty Now Has An Organic Farm – we love Hello Kitty!

Posted on January 22, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

If this is what it takes to persuade people to grow their own healthy food, I’m all for it. Gardens are special places, and anyway I love Hello Kitty…….! …..as do my grandchildren Jade and Rayne, here made up as … Continue reading →

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Atholl Brose- nectar of oats and whisky, sweetened with honey-A Scottish drink enjoyed all over the world , and especially at New Year

Posted on December 27, 2014 by wineandwilddogs

Atholl Brose–another New Year tradition which I enjoy,  this is truly a  Scottish brew….one I will create for New Years Eve at Chilo Gorge Lodge I soak oatmeal in water overnight and squeeze out the delicious milky extract…then local yummy honey goes … Continue reading →

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Black-Eyed Peas With Ham Hock and Collards Recipe -Southern United States New Year tradition

Posted on December 27, 2014 by wineandwilddogs

To balance the Scottish Tradition of Atholl Brose that I am honouring in the previous blog,  here is a tasty New Year tradition in the United States- Black-Eyed Peas- a ‘Good Luck” tradition, and one I can fully vouch for, having spent a … Continue reading →

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The Pallet Wood Christmas Tree and the Art Studio re-invented…..

Posted on December 14, 2014 by wineandwilddogs

At last! After the house fire,  my Art studio (214 Brooke Drive in Borrowdale Brooke Estate) is repainted, the Living area rebuilt, and paintings are hanging again for viewing! The garden has recovered from the invasion of builders and  under Dad’s … Continue reading →

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Bathawks and Baobabs

Posted on April 19, 2012 by wineandwilddogs

    At Chilo Gorge lodge…. Bathawks are high on my mind at the moment, after watching one approach us through the red dusk, high above the Save river, last night. We stood transfixed and entranced, on the wooden deck … Continue reading →

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