Happy that I discovered happy.me bubble tea

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Mishkah Roman-Cassiem

Rooibos Peach Tea with yoghurt popping pearls

Recently, a new bubble tea place opened down the road from where I live. I had never tried bubble tea before, but the first thing that attracted me to it, was the yellow logo and then the name, happy.me – I just love it, so bright, positive and welcoming.

But the best was yet to come – after surveying the very extensive menu of bubble teas, coffees (both hot and cold), yoghurts, smoothies and snow ice called Snoh, I decided to try the Rooibos Peach tea with yoghurt popping pearls. What ambrosial delight!

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Johnny Clegg to conjure Madiba Magic in the gardens this July

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Mishkah Roman-Cassiem

No weekend plans as yet? If you live in Gauteng, here’s something to do on Sunday, 6 July.

Iconic musician Johnny Clegg and indie rockers Shortstraw will headline the Old Mutual Music in the Gardens concert at the Pretoria National Botanical Garden on Sunday, 6 July 2014, as the country celebrates the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela.

“The 18th of July would have been Tata Madiba’s 96th birthday,” says Old Mutual sponsorship manager Bandile Mngoma. “While we as a nation were grief-stricken by his passing last December, we are privileged to be able to honour his memory through this very special concert.
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Holiday fun with Ben 10 and Mister Maker at DStv Kids’ Xtravaganza

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Mishkah Roman-Cassiem

The June/July school holidays are here and if you are looking for something fun to do with your kids, then check out the DStv Kids’ Xtravaganza. This brings your children’s favourite television characters to life at Vodacom World in Midrand from 28 June to 6 July 2014.

Young children and tweens will be treated to regular 30-minute live shows featuring Mister Maker and Ben 10, from their favourite DStv kids’ shows.

Ben 10, the popular character from Ben 10 Omniverse on Cartoon Network (DStv channel 301), will be appearing in the multimedia stage show Top Secret Plumbers’ Academy from 28 June to 1 July.

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Da Vinci The Genius – An Inspirational Exhibition

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Mishkah Roman-Cassiem

I was recently invited to the “Da Vinci – The Genius” exhibition, currently on at the Amazing Place in Woodmead, Sandton. Having watched a few episodes of “Da Vinci’s Demons” on FOX, I was familiar with some of his ingenious inventions, so it was with great excitement that I went to see the exhibition, which has been extended to the 27th of July 2014, due to public demand.

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Save the date for the Le Kap Lifestyle Fair (on 8 and 9 November 2013)

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Mishkah Roman-Cassiem

Now and again one should take some time to spoil oneself. It can be as simple as having a manicure and pedicure or lavish like treating yourself to a spa day at the Saxon Hotel. Then, there is an event like the Le Kap Lifestyle Fair, which will take place at the luxurious Lourensford Wine Estate, in Somerset West, Cape Town on the 8th & 9^th of November 2013.

Gourmet food and fine wine meets fashion and show jumping with the inaugural public event taking place on Saturday the 9th of November 2013 in the relaxed country chic setting of Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West. The innovative new fair kicks off with a VIP Gala Dinner on Friday evening, 8^th of November, also available to the public, featuring Bertus Basson, PJ Vadas and some of South Africa’s most sought after wines.

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