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January/ February 2014
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With ‘Peak Season’ virtually over, we’re delighted to report that the Creation Tasting Room is still buzzing with activity. And so are our vineyards and cellar! Vineyard Update The hard work and preparation for the 2014 harvest is starting to pay off, with 50% of the Pinot Noir block having started veraison. Veraison is the growth stage of the vine which sees the transition from berry growth to the onset of ripening and is most noticeable in red grapes varieties as they start to change from green to red. There is a less noticeable change from green to yellow in white cultivars. This stage signals the start of sugar accumulation in the berry and is an important indicator of expected harvest date. In the meantime the grapes are constantly monitored and at full veraison all underdeveloped and totally green bunches will be removed to benefit the final 2014 vintage. Click here to read our blog Cellar Update At the time of writing the cellar at Creation is a hive of activity as we expand our production facilities. With a newly planted 1.75 ha of Pinot Noir coming into production in the next few years, as well as a natural increase in yields as the existing vineyards reach maturity, we expect the harvest to breach 300 tons. To accommodate this we have installed 100 000 litres of new stainless steel tank space, suspending tanks above existing floor space. The increased capacity will also allow our cellarmaster JC Martin to move all production of our second label, Whale Pod, onto site, giving total control over the process from grape to bottle. Creation in the News The Creation Viognier 2013 was featured as Olly Smith’s ‘treat’ in his Saturday Pick of the Bunch wine review in the Daily Mail – a publication that reaches over 4 million readers in the United Kingdom. Olly calls it a ‘real find’ with ‘… a glittering freshness as bright as a diamond.’ Click here to read the full article. PINOT IN PARADISE Joining in the first Hemel-en-Aarde Pinot Noir Celebration, Creation Wines will be showcasing five of their premier Pinots in the delectable company of five enticing canapés – each pairing a match made in heaven! Set against the scenic backdrop of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge with co-owners JC and Carolyn Martin as your hosts, this event promises to be a Pinot Noir lover’s dream. So do join us on Saturday, 1 February 2014 at 17:00 on the Creation Terrace. RSVP essential. Please contact Salome on 028 212 1107 or salome@creationwines.com. Click below to see the full invite.
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What is on EVENTS, SHOWS, FESTIVALS, EXHIBITIONS & dates to diarise AFRIKA BURN 28 April - 4 May 2014 Tankwa Karoo Win twelve tickets to top 2014 festivals for R100 ! The Reason: A group of local promoters that share a common friend (in need) have decided to help him out. The Deal: Eleven tickets to the monumental events below will be raffled off for a measly R100. Total value is unimaginable. There are only 350 tickets available. Raffle Winner announcement: Thursday the 30th (next week). Winner will receive an email and be announced on the event page. Cape Town Electronic Music festival, Rocking the Daisies, Mad Decent Block Party, Origin, Cape Town World Music Festival, In the City (JHB), Kirstenbosch Sunset Concert (of your choice), SONAR (CPT), Jozi Craft Beer Fest, Earthdance, The Tropical Roast A year's free access to The Assembly. See the Live Music line-up at Gecko, Tapas and The Shuntin Shed Mark Haze Rocks Hermanus Sandbaai Saal Saturday, 22 February 2014 08:00 PM - 11:00 PM R40 www.webtickets.co.za (or R50 at the Door) Entries have opened for the historic triathlon, the TriRock Robben Island, which will be taking place on the 2nd of November 2014. FLIGHT FOR BIRDERS A bird identification course for novice and intermediate bird-watchers: HERMANUS (21 and 22 February 2014) celebrating the 10th anniversary of the course. Contact Elaine at mwjasser@mweb.co.za or 082 455 8402. (001298NPO) Cape Town, Johannesburg 14 & 15 Feb The World`s Premier Electronic event is heading to Cape Town and Jo’burg. The first, and by far the biggest, event of its kind to hit the African continent. Kirstenbosch Concert Series: Cape Getaway Show returns to Lourensford Wine Estate from the 14-16 March 2014. Win a Ticket with Nosy Rosy Click to see what is on at the CTICC BOTRIVER Shuntin Shed programme HERMANUS Top Story. At a recent top level eye health conference, Johan Pretorius, optometrist at Pappin Pretorius learnt that 20 minutes walking per day is one of the very best - of all - exercises you can do to improve your general health and organ longevity. The rhythmic contracting muscles around the long bones in the legs stimulate red- (in the darker, thicker ends) and white blood cell (in the long white shaft of the leg bone) manufacture and release into your system. Dancing was listed in the second place and jogging not among the first 20 in the top - optimally healthy - exercise list. This is a Nosy Rosy free interpretation of what she was told : ) For more facts read the information piece on the best nutricianrich foods for healthy eyes.
BEACH HOUSE was established in 1997 and has truly lived up to their slogan of Comfort, Quality and Style... Naturally. They stock exquisite ranges of the most desired brands from interior decorating & homeware to clothing to body treatments to greeting cards. They are also the exclusive stockist in Hermanus of selected items which include the lovely Rain Africa range offering natural handmade bath & body products, the popular and unique locally produced clothing brands Sway & Soul leisure wear, Carrol Boyes pewter & stainless steel functional cutlery, Maxwell & Williams designer homeware, Nocturnal Affair sleepware, Phoebe & Floyd kids clothing, Re-sails high quality recycled products, Dazzling Daisies ribbon, AgapĂŠ footwear, Ocean Minded sandals & flip flops and the renowned Dutch brand Oilily offering exclusive women's wear, bags and shawls as well as much, much more. Whether you need to buy a special gift or you just want to spoil yourself or spruce up an old corner of the house or a tea tray, you will find a wide choice of stylish quality items at Beach House Hermanus.
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Places to stay Bella Vista Country Lodge The Marine Von Abercron Residence Francolin Hof 7 Karen's Place Kennenys Beach Villa
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Hermanus Lodge on the green Hermanus seafront.com Eastbury Cottage***
THINGS TO DO Overstrand conservation Go to the Saturday morning, or last Wednesday of the month evening, Farmers Market for unadulterated food and fun. Learn to dance with confidence! Get Fit! Proactive Fitness The Vermont Art Circle: Ralph Watson Design Jewellery courses Go see a stage performance or practice and/or show off your Theatrical sparkle. Theatre Bar Onrus Hermanus Watch some Classic Movies this month: The multiple Oscar winning Network (Available at DVD Gourmet) would be a great start.
Focus on Wine! Our Favorite Wineries of our Star studded Area. We are spoilt with many award winning wineries on our doorstep.
Happy to announce that former head chef, Leo Roemer, is back at the Rivendell Bistro. Leo is an honoured member of La Chaine des Rôtisseurs.
“Cooking for Pleasure”
A FUN AND INTERACTIVE “INTRODUCTION CERTIFICATE COURSE ” WITH CHEF STEVE AND OTI
Module 1:
Original Tapas
Module 3:
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Module 4:
Cape Cuisine Delights
Module 5:
Decadent Desserts
Module 6:
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Module 2:
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Italian Cuisine
CERTIFICATE COURSE FEE : R 1 500 P.P. PER MODULE : R 280 P.P. VENUE: ENLIGHTEN CENTRE, HERMANUS BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL @ 028 3130129 EMAIL: INFO@OTI.ORG.ZA
Pesto’s, Pasta’s & Sauces
Curry’s, Sambals & Breads
Samosa’s, Pickled Fish & Bredies
Chocolate, Crepes & Tarts Sushi, Terrines & Crostini’s
Health is Wealth Live Paleo Eat Real Food 9th. month of living Paleo. Check list to date. Ÿ No more injected insulin. Ÿ No more Statin. Ÿ No more blood pressure medication. Ÿ Lost 27kg. Ÿ Reduced waist from 44 inch to 34 inch. Ÿ Shoe size from 9.5 to ( Ÿ Reduced Glucophage from 1000mg twice a day to 500mg twice a day Ÿ Psoriasis beginning to clear on elbows and knees. Plenty to go. Ÿ Being a Diabetic other things that I cannot discuss here due to PG rating have also improved.
The Paleo diet was the Number 1 searched for diet in 2013 Click on the link http://goo.gl/JlePtq To view full Paleo Living details click on the link below paleoliving.co.za
The Big Big Banquet The BanquetininaaLittle LittleJar™ Jar™
Why is Pesto Princess good for you? no preservatives added. no animal rennet. notpasteurized, keeping all nutrients intact. dairy free pesto (red and olive) garlic free, and nut free, options available on request
What values does Pesto Princess uphold? Î ÞǾŐǾŎŇÞŃPŒMǾÑOMŌŇÖMŇÑNŘ ŎÞǾŅMŃPŎǾŘ ŐǾÒŌŃÑŒ Œ ÑŒĂÖMŌŘ ŎŅROŎÖ OMQÑ NÑÑŌ RÒPO ÞŒŅǾŎÖ POÑQÑǾŘ beginning), using fresh ingredients from local farmers, many of whom farm on a small scale. Minimal – if any – insecticides or fertilisers are used on these farms, and keeping good, supportive relations with the farmers are held high in our regard. We don’t pasteurise or add preservatives to our products…. And you’ll find you can stand a spoon straight up in them! This is because they’re sold as concentrates, in keeping with the Italian way of making pesto.
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West Coast & Inland Nosy Rosy would like to thank Nina for her invaluable contribution to our foodie section of our newsletter. We are looking forward to preparing your meals for 2014. Nina has now added a Paleo section to her amazing repertoire of culinary delights. What has Nina Timm and My easy Cooking got for you…? Paleo was the top searched for diet during 2013. When we started to follow the Paleo lifestyle like anything new we did a lot of research and found many different views on the subject. From the what I will call the extremists to the pretty normal. Paleo Food bloggers seem to be from all levels of Paleo and commit to their own versions and interpretations. Paleo Living healthy living for all…. Welcome to Rope Halters by Nicolene. We Offer High Quality Rope Equipment for Horses and Animals. Bitless Rope Bridles, Rope Pressure Halters, Reins, Lead Ropes, Lunge Ropes, Adjustable Halters, Neck Straps, and Much More! For more horse riding accessories…. A Victorian style home that has been lovingly restored to offer you all the comforts needed to make your stay extremely comfortable. Whether travelling on business, looking for a base to view the flowers during flower season or just wanting to escape the madness of the city without having to go too far Wheatfield Guest House is the location for you. Where to stay in Morreesburg…. Clanwilliam turns 200 this year. More on facebook and Clanwilliam… Will you be SunSmart all year round? The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) encourages everyone, young and old, to be SunSmart, not only during the holidays but all year round, to reduce the risk of skin cancer. CANSA CEO, Sue Janse Van Rensburg says, “Sunlight keeps us warm, it creates food and shelter for us via plant life and gives us light. However, as greenhouse gases trap more heat and the ozone layer allows more dangerous ultraviolet (UV) light through, the sun’s rays can be distinctly dangerous. UV rays cause skin cancer in humans and animals. So we need to be aware of the risk factors for skin cancer and be proactive to help detect skin cancers early.” More on malignant melanoma and Cansa… www.nosyrosy.co.za/our_areas/west_coast
Please read on and page through our West Coast section. We have prepared a whole delectable selection of pages for you to drool over. The West Coast is known to seduce the senses into tranquility.
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Our guesthouse is situated on a pretty little farm in the West Coast region of the Western Cape, halfway between Piketberg and Velddrif, about 180km north of Cape Town. It is nestled in the beautiful valley of Kapteinskloof and is one of the oldest original Homesteads of this area. In 1988 the playwright Pieter Fourie started to renovate the houses, which date back to 1831. Through his love and passion for old architecture
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Delarey is an hour’s drive from Cape Town on the R27.With the beach, hiking trails, 4x4 routes and fauna and flora nearby, Delarey is ideal to revitalize body and soul Accommodation in the main house and cottage.
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Blombos Self Catering West Coast
Between Koringberg and Piketberg bordering on the Swartland and Bergrivier offering accommodation on the Bergrivier in the heart of the Fynbos region and part of the Piketberg-Porterville Blue Crane Route. Wine tasting in the area, trips up the Piketberg mountain via the Versveld Pass, close proximity to Velddrif. Visit the web page to see the fantastic Summer Birding Special
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