Atlantic Seaboard Green Drinks: Woolworths Sustainability
Tonight's edition of the Atlantic Seaboard Green Drinks will feature a presentation by Justin Smith (Woolworths’ Sustainability Manager) on Woolworths' sustainability strategy. more
Voting with my fork
To eat meat, or not to eat meat - is that the question, or is there more to it than either or? In my view, we need to find a more balanced path to reducing our impact on the planet than overnight global vegetarianism, but there are those who disagree... more
Eco hotel opening in Woodstock this April
A new 'green' hotel will be opening in Woodstock just in time for the World Cup... They appear to have a long list of eco-initiatives - big and small - but don't mention a single one on their own website. Peculiar? Or just an oversight? I'm curious to find out... more
Kalk Bay Market takes a break (relaunching in February)
One of the smaller markets around Cape Town is the Kalk Bay Fresh Etc Market, held in the little seaside village every third Sunday of the month. The market is taking a break, though, and won't be on this month - relaunching again in February. more
Green Drinks Newlands: Last one of 2009!
So, things are winding down, and the last Newlands Green Drinks of this crazy year will be held this evening at Josephine Mill... No talks, just fun and music, and a laid back evening. more
Rootstock: Discussing eco-friendly and organic wines in the Cape
A couple of weeks ago I ventured out to Backsberg Estate to attend a discussion on eco-friendly and organic wines. On the agenda, four passionate producers who are making a difference in their field, each in their own way. more
Cape Town Picnic Guide 2009: Wine Estates
It's summer in the city (or very nearly) and that means it's time for afternoons spent lazily lunching on lawns, soaking up our bountiful Cape sunshine. Over the next few weeks we'll be bringing you a collation of the many picnic opportunities our city and its surrounds has to offer... And this week we're focusing on laid-back, laid-on lunch picnics on wine estates. more
Last chance to win tickets to the FNB Whisky Live Festival!
The clock is ticking! We're giving away three double tickets to the FNB Whisky Live Festival coming to Cape Town next week... Seeing as single tickets normally cost R180 each, that's a pretty sweet deal. But the competition ends at midday on 30 October 2009, so you'll need to get your entries in before then! more
A guide to Christmas markets in Cape Town (2009)
Christmas, believe it or not, is just around the corner... and if you're hoping to avoid becoming a mallrat, why not shop in the great outdoors? Christmas Markets are fun, and with so many to choose from - there's barely any reason to head for the mall these days! (freshly updated info added) more
Competition winners
Thank you for entering our last two competitions here on Mother City Living. We have some winners! more
From The Earth Expo 2009
The country comes to town in a big way tomorrow, as the From The Earth Expo kicks off at the CTICC. I've been taking a look at the list of exhibitors and workshops, and it looks fantastic! These are the highlights, as I see them... more
Trying out Mimoney
A little while back I entered a competition on Afrigator and was one of five bloggers to score a R500 voucher from Mimoney, to spend as I so desired. Find out what I thought about Mimoney, and how I spent my new-found riches... more
Jacu Bird Coffee: bird droppings have never tasted this good…
So, you've probably heard about Kopi Luwak coffee - the Indonesian variety made from coffee berries guzzled, digested and (ahem) excreted by Asian palm civets - but what about one made from bird droppings? I found some just this morning... more
Here comes the weekend! What’s on in and around Cape Town (2 October ’09)
Well well, it looks like Cape Town might be having its first really summery weekend... and thank goodness for that, what with all the outdoorsy events on the go over the next couple of days! Here are my top picks for the (hopefully) sunshine-filled hours ahead... more
Pinotage on Tap: we have a winner!
A big thank you to everyone who entered the Pinotage on Tap Festival giveaway during September. Pinotage on Tap is the popular Pinotage party held annually at Diemersfontein Wine Farm (Wellington) to launch the new vintage of SA’s ‘original Coffee Pinotage’. It's hard to have to pick only one winner, but that lucky person is... more
Here comes the weekend! What’s on in and around Cape Town (18 September ’09)
Right, a bit late today, so no preamble and straight into the weekend's events ahead, taken from the newly revamped Mother City Living What's On Calendar. more
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