The Sweet Service Award goes to Auto & General, and its Claims Consultant Heidi, who dealt with my claim in a most friendly and efficient manner, Heidi telling me that they don’t believe in paperwork. The details were taken down in less than half an hour, hence the service exceeding the defined time period. I had spoken to a colleague, but the call cut off, and because I could not understand that consultant well, I was delighted that Heidi was the next (more…)
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Auto & General Sweet Service Award! Poetry Sour Service Award!
Friday 18th August 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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Apricus Osteria & Bar serves fresh Ligurian food in Apricale, Italy’s most beautiful village!
Thursday 17th August 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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Last night I ate dinner with Babs Valente and her mother and stepdad at Apricus Osteria & Bar in Apricale, known as the most beautiful village in Italy. I had met Chef Babs in the village two days prior, and recognized her South African accent, despite her now living near Boston, when not visiting her mother in Italy. (more…)
Eating with the locals in a Ligurian village square in Italy, celebrating Ferragosto!
Wednesday 16th August 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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Yesterday evening I ventured up the steep lane to the square in the village in which I am living in Liguria province, celebrating not only the Catholic religious holiday of Ferragosto, the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, but also a successful first two days of writing my book. (more…)
Chef Brad Ball appointed as Group Executive Chef of the Harbour House Group!
Tuesday 15th August 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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I was grateful to be able to interview Chef Brad Ball at La Parada Bree Street last week, in preparation for the announcement of his appointment as the new Harbour House Group Executive Chef, given my (then) forthcoming trip overseas. (more…)
Dubai City Tour lifts the spirit after shocking Emirates service!
Monday 14th August 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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I had the misfortune to experience Dubai under less than perfect conditions, and with it Emirates airline, which once was the best airline in the world (now dropped to number four, as rated by Skytrax)! A City Tour by Sun Tours helped to restore my appreciation for what Dubai has to offer! (more…)
Taking off on a new journey, to write my first book!
Saturday 12th August 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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By the time I post this Blogpost, I will probably be sitting at the airport in Dubai, on my way to Italy, to write my first book, and hopefully not the last! (more…)
Sweet Service Award goes to Rocksole Shoe & Bag Repair! Sour Service Award goes to Jade Stellenbosch!
Friday 11th August 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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The Sweet Service Award goes to Rocksole Shoe and Bag Repair on Wale Street, and its charming owner Raj Jaga, who managed to fix the soles of my favorite pair of shoes in less than a week before my overseas trip, which I noticed in the last minute had been taking a lot of strain from all my dancing! I had forgotten about the public holiday shortening the week. He is extremely kind to his customers, and always tries to make a plan. He was awarded a Sweet Service Award in January too. (more…)
SA Butler Academy loses High Court case against WhaleTales Blog: Freedom of Speech reigns!
Thursday 10th August 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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On 30 June judgement was passed in the High Court (Western Cape Division), in an intermediate interdict brought before it by the South African Butler Academy against ourselves. The matter related to a Blogpost I wrote and posted on 27 February 2013. (more…)
Tessa’s Bakery a hidden creative cake and cupcake gem in Milnerton, made with love!
Wednesday 9th August 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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I love hearing about small producers growing into a success story, and so it is with Tessa’s Bakery, which began as a home bakery thirty years ago, and has grown into a successful bakery retail outlet with 21 staff. I was very impressed with the creativity of the cakes and cupcakes offered at Tessa’s Bakery. (more…)
Honesty is my best policy! And it will always be! Even about unprofessional chefs and PR consultancies!
Tuesday 8th August 2017 - Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein
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I could not have imagined that my review a week ago of Chef Bertus Basson’s Spek en Bone restaurant in Stellenbosch could have unleashed such vitriol, and become so personal in its attacks, despite my review not having been a personal attack against Chef Bertus. I am grateful for all the messages of support which I have received, reinforcing that I am known as the only honest writer in our country. (more…)
