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‘Boer Soek ’n Vrou’: A hunger for love (for most)

‘Boer Soek ’n Vrou’: A hunger for love (for most)

by Renate Engelbrecht | Feb 17, 2023 | FEATURED POST 2, LIFESTYLE

Seeing the excitement and nerves on the Boer Soek ‘n Vrou farmers’ faces as their trios of admirers finally arrived on the respective farms, was priceless. But, for one of the farmers the women’s arrival came with more nerves and tension than he’d hoped for…...
‘Boer Soek ‘n Vrou: Say your say and say it soon

‘Boer Soek ‘n Vrou: Say your say and say it soon

by Renate Engelbrecht | Feb 10, 2023 | FEATURED POST 2, LIFESTYLE

As with every other season, the 15th season of Boer Soek ’n Vrou is starting to get real following the fourth episode. Each farmer has now voted out another two women and the remaining three – their top three, so to speak – will visit them on their respective farms...
‘Boer Soek ’n Vrou’: Connect in a flash and find five that’ll match

‘Boer Soek ’n Vrou’: Connect in a flash and find five that’ll match

by Renate Engelbrecht | Feb 3, 2023 | FEATURED POST 2, LIFESTYLE

Five minutes can be long, but it can also be too short. Last night, kykNET’s Boer Soek ’n Vrou farmers got five minutes with each of the ten girls they chose from the letters received, and wow, did they have to choose five fast. Yup, after chatting to each of...
Boer Soek ‘n Vrou: You’ve got mail, and guess who got the most…

Boer Soek ‘n Vrou: You’ve got mail, and guess who got the most…

by Renate Engelbrecht | Jan 27, 2023 | FEATURED POST 2, LIFESTYLE

Last night saw Marciel Hopkins deliver all the Boer Soek ‘n Vrou farmers’ letters to them and while some can now take their time and contact the women who wrote to them on their own, some have been summoned to choose ten women they’d like to meet...
‘Boer Soek ’n Vrou’’s eligible farmers & why I keep watching

‘Boer Soek ’n Vrou’’s eligible farmers & why I keep watching

by Renate Engelbrecht | Jan 25, 2023 | FEATURED POST 1, LIFESTYLE

I have a confession. I always thought I would marry a farmer one day. Probably because I grew up in a small town in the Free State and never even imagined anything beyond the province’s borders. (I didn’t marry a farmer, though. God had other plans and...

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✨ Countdown to Christmas in style! 🎁 Dive i ✨ Countdown to Christmas in style! 🎁 

Dive into SUITCASE & CHARDONNAY’s definitive list of the best advent calendars for 2025 - from luxury picks and beauty surprises to family fun and creative stationery.

🍷🎄✨ Whether you’re treating yourself or gifting with intention, there’s something just for you.

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What happens when pure endurance meets wild luxury What happens when pure endurance meets wild luxury? 🏁✨ 

Over seven days and 800 km, the world’s largest gravel race came to a dramatic finish at @shamwariprivategamereserve . 

Dive into SUITCASE & CHARDONNAY’s latest blog post to relive the moment where sport, travel, nature and luxury collided.

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A Living Museum Where Time Slows Down | Step back A Living Museum Where Time Slows Down | Step back in time with me at Soetmelksvlei by @babylonstoren — a living museum where heritage, craftsmanship and Cape farm life come alive. 🐄✨

In this SUITCASE & CHARDONNAY podcast episode, I chat to museologist Elsa Vogts about preserving South Africa’s rich cultural history through sensory storytelling, artistry and slow living.

Think ox wagon rides, milk separation, freshly baked bread and the rhythm of life from centuries past — a true escape into the beauty of simplicity.

🎧 Listen now to “Stepping Back in Time – The Living Museum of Soetmelksvlei” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. A vodcast version is also available on YouTube. 

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I recently visited @babylonstoren 's Soetmelksvlei I recently visited @babylonstoren 's Soetmelksvlei - a live museum showcasing what farm life was like in the 19th century. I also sat down with their Museologist, Elsa Vogts, who shared more details about what you can expect. The interview with Elsa will be going live on the SUITCASE & CHARDONNAY podcast today, so be sure to subscribe to be one of the firsts to know when it drops. 

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BLOG POST | "Chef Michelle Theron welcomed me to a BLOG POST | "Chef Michelle Theron welcomed me to an intimate tasting room – a space that has been aptly elevated to complement the wines, so elegantly presented. We joked about the enormous chickens peeking through the windows as we sipped on a glass of Vergenoegd Löw MCC Chenin Blanc. Clearly at home here, she knows these chicks’ every move, having predicted that they would come past. Chef Michelle knows how things work on the estate, and why they work. In fact, she’s come to understand the value of slowing down and now incorporates that into her approach when it comes to menu planning, plating and food and wine experiences. She explains that allowing the farm’s inner workings to dictate her pace has given her new perspective and she now sees things that might have previously gone unnoticed. In the end, it’s those things that inspire her creativity in the kitchen, making her a chef to be reckoned with."

Read more on the SUITCASE & CHARDONNAY blog and listen to my conversation with @michellepirietheron on the podcast. 

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We went camping a couple of weeks ago and I realis We went camping a couple of weeks ago and I realised that I barely have any proper basics for summer. So, I went in search of some basic tops that could not only work for camping, but also everyday wear. This is what I found. 

Crop tops 1 and 2: @picknpayclothing
Top 3: @refinery_sa
Black Tee: @picknpayclothing

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