Well , seeing as I don’t consume alcohol I find myself constantly faced with the same boring option of simply drinking soft drinks or Ice – tea ( my absolute favourite drink !! ) while everyone else’s drinks look so tropical . So, I have decided to share a recipe for a mocktail which I spotted from a Marieclaire publication. Oh, and just in case you didn’t know what a mocktail is, it’s simply a yummy non-alcoholic pretty version of the alcoholic cocktails (most of the time). What I absolutely loved about the recipe is that it contains ingredients which are easy to find and usually available around the house… and of course my favourite – ICED TEA!!  INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves 3 green tea bags 2 tablespoons honey 4 cups boiling water 4 stalks lemongrass METHOD – Combine mint leaves, tea bags, honey and boiling water. –…

So once again , I grabbed the opportunity with both hands to explore my beautiful city in a way which I have never before. Redds Carnival , which is an outdoor event , was held for the second time this year on the Durban beachfront , and of course my friends and I took advantage of the themed party . We all dressed up carnival style and strutted all over the beach sand. The atmosphere was electric , with local carnival dancers as part of entertainment with their amazing floats on display  .  A great dining experience as well as sweet treats wrapped it all up before we enjoyed amazing performances by South Africa’s best music entertainers as the sun set. Looking forward to exploring my city even further this coming festive season .