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I prefer dinner party, I love to be with closed friends and family. gathering together. so with dinner party I spend less and I ensure that I cook delicious.
Yvonnia [Soweto GT ] 15 Jul 10
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I love feeding people. I love an excuse to drink good wine. As a student I once hosted so many people that they had to sit on crates we borrowed from the veggie shop down the road. Dinner parties are only expensive if you want them to be.
maryke [kensington GT ] 9 Nov 09
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Like to be in house with my friend having a nice dinner than at restaurant because you end up not consetrating to people you know but you are always disturbed by lot of noise (TN-Dbn)
Thulile [Montclair Durban KN ] 11 Aug 09
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I agree that dinner parties are the best. Nothing brings people together like a dinner party.
if you go to places like a restaurant, most of the time its a little to noisy.
Plus if you are hosting it then you can eventually use all those nice table settings you bought from time to time that has just been sitting in the cupboard !!
Alisha [Durban KN ] 6 Aug 09
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Yes I do agree, I just love a nice cosy dinner party with simple basic but intimate dinner party. My daughter is studying Professional Cooking at the The Cape Town Hotel School and it's great to receive some basic little tips that makes cooking the meals such a pleasure with a well set table, enjoy...
Debbie [Plumstead WC ] 5 Aug 09
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We run a b&b and wont eat breakfast out because I make a better breakfast at home. If you want a nice night out with your friends check out ladies nights at reastaurants. If you live in KZN Franki Bananz has a fantastic ladies night, I had a chicken wrap with veg and chips and a cocktail for R35.
cheryl [athlone pietermaritzburg KN ] 5 Aug 09
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I think its great to host a dinner party its a great opportunity to dress your table beautifully. It does not have to cost a great deal, if you start a "super Club" where all "members" (friends) take turns in hosting the party and each take turns in supplying the strater or dessert and the hosting member supplies the main meal. It is also a great opportuntiy to socialise with friends on a regular basis.
Cheri-Ann [Prestondale Umhlanga Rocks KN ] 4 Aug 09
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Bring and share is a great way to hold dinner parties (in this day and age when everything gets more and more expensive - its more the fellowship we're after than the food (although I'm sure we'd never do it without food!)
Liz [George WC ] 12 Jul 09
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Quoting:: Jean [Brackenfell WC ]
I also luv these combinations that Woolies are putting together. How innovative in these expensive t
Sounds like a lot of punters for Woollies :P
I have always preferred to entertain my friends at home. I always cook way too much food (all fresh ingredients and mostly from scratch, because I can ;-)
But I disagree about it being frugal! Entertaining (my way) can be as/or more expensive than just going Dutch at Andiamo's! Unless you have potluck suppers. (btw, I am talking about more than 4 people over for dinner).
I prefer quality to quantity. I save money on pragmatic things. Cheaper is not always better. As for Woollies, unless I have a specific item in mind and a strict list, I avoid it! They are brilliant marketers and are able to part me from my money better than any other store! There is always a tempting item not budgeted for that I have to tare myself away from...
Pavarni [Edgemead WC ] 30 Jun 09
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Quoting:: Ashley [Pinelands WC ]
Jenny: And there is only so much you can cut down on when being "frugal". You cannot cut out DSTV if
Ashley, I don't think we are we alone on this? Thanks for replying anyway.
Jenny [Llandudno WC ] 24 Jun 09
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Quoting:: Jenny [Llandudno WC ]
I read an article recently…” A return to frugality, and loving it!” It stated tha
Jenny: And there is only so much you can cut down on when being "frugal". You cannot cut out DSTV if you never had it in the first place. You can't buy clothes from a cheaper shop if you've only ever bought from Jet, Ackermans and PnP Clothing stores, etc. You cannot cut down on bought lunch if you bring your lunch to work with you every day. I'm understanding you!
Ashley [Pinelands WC ] 24 Jun 09
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Quoting:: Mary [Cape Town WC ]
That may be so but if you live in Cape Town check out these specials...amazing!!
Andiamo
THE BEST - but please keep it a secret - Cattle Baron Durbanville, Wednesdays to Fridays lunch 12-3: Buffet at R39 pp. The food is delicious and a good variety and they have other specials to be enjoyed e.g. don pedro at a reduced price. This manager knows his stuff and remember to book - it is usually packed. If they can do it, why must other restaurants charge an arm and a leg - and in the end close down because they are too greedy?
Jean [Brackenfell WC ] 23 Jun 09
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Quoting:: Jacqueline [Menlo Park, Pretoria GT ]
I think Dinner parties are a great way to socialize and cut down on costs!
I really like the Wo
I also luv these combinations that Woolies are putting together. How innovative in these expensive times and real value for money!
Jean [Brackenfell WC ] 23 Jun 09
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I think Dinner parties are a great way to socialize and cut down on costs!
I really like the Woolworths special - Dinner for under a R100 as you can have 4 people over, you can all contribute R25 - R30 and you have a wonderful meal together! You also feel special cause it's woolies food after all ;-)
Jacqueline [Menlo Park, Pretoria GT ] 22 Jun 09
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Hi all. Anite, there's a lovely website called "What's for Dinner". I get an email each day of a dinner idea and the ingredients are normally pretty easy to get. In summer we tend to braai a lot but in winter we (there are 4 couples) normally have a big dinner once a month on a rotation basis and the dinner is always held at the person doing the main course. Couple 1 bring starters, hosts main meal, couple 3 dessert and couple 4 either wine or some kind of cocktail. It's fun because we go all out with whatever choose to make.
Lynda [Yellowwood Park KN ] 7 Jun 09
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I AGREE.ITS A GREAT IDEA, AND A BRING AND SHARE WORKS JUST AS WELL BECAUSE IT IS DIFFERENT TYPES OF FOOD AS THERE IS ALWAYS MORE THAN ENOUGH TO GO AROUND FOR EVERYONE
ELAINE [DURBAN KN ] 4 Jun 09
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I agree, its re-ignited my passion for cooking and baking. So every weekend we have a dinner party and make something new and exciting! Any recipe ideas would be appreciated!
Colleen [Cape Town WC ] 4 Jun 09
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Recipe exchange - I love baking and cooking and would love to exchange great recipes that work with all of you great cooks out there. The recipes need to be simple with locally available ingredients please! I look forward to sharing recipes with you!
Anita [Edenvale GT ] 4 Jun 09
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Quoting:: Liza [Sonpark, Nelspruit MP ]
I agree with you. Since the beginning of the year, we have made an effort to invite people over for
My sister and family and I and family try and get together once a week and we all have dinner together. We rotate so one week its at her house and the next its at my house. We haven't done it for a while, but it was really great when we did. We should start it up again....how about next week!
Anita [Edenvale GT ] 4 Jun 09
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I agree with you. Since the beginning of the year, we have made an effort to invite people over for dinner at least once a month and then do a proper 3 course meal with the whole 'tooty" - it has been so much fun and we have also got to know people that we would not have necessarily made an effort with before which has been great
Liza [Sonpark, Nelspruit MP ] 2 Jun 09
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we had a fondue the other evening. Woolies have this lovely gruyere Fondue thingy all ready to go. it was a great evening, heaps of fun
Jenny [Llandudno WC ] 2 Jun 09
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That may be so but if you live in Cape Town check out these specials...amazing!!
Andiamo
Two pastas + two glasses of wine R100
Everyday, lunch and dinner
021 421 3687
Alba Lounge
Two pastas and two glasses of wine for R100 Everyday
021 425 3385
Aubergine
Two courses R185 / three courses R245
Everyday
021 465 4909
Bravo
1kg of prawns for R69
Monday to Friday lunch and Tuesday evenings until the end of June
021 439 5260
Beluga [http://www.relax-with-dax.co.za/?p=135>
Two course lunch R125 / three course dinner R165 Every day until the end of September don’t forget their year round specials: 1kg prawns R100 / 26 piece sushi platter R100 / half price sushi until 7pm
021 418 2948
Bungalow
Crayfish R100 / Lamb Shank R100 / half price cocktails & tapas between 5pm and 7pm Everyday
021 438 0007
Caprice
Two of their legendary burgers for the price of one Lunch and dinner, Monday to Thursday
3 course meal with Heineken R80
Friday nights
021 438 8315
Catharina’s [http://www.relax-with-dax.co.za/?p=118>
Two course set lunch menu with glass of wine R125 / three course set lunch menu with glass of wine R165 / three course set dinner menu with glass of wine R195 Everyday
021 713 3222
Five Flies
Two course menu + glass of wine R125
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
021 424 4442
Geisha
Half price sushi & dim sum before 7pm / 25% of noodle dishes Everyday
021 439 0533
Harbour House [http://www.relax-with-dax.co.za/?p=138>
Three course R150 / two course R130
Everyday except Sunday lunches
021 788 4133
Henri’s in Somerset West
Three courses R120
Everyday until end June
021 852 6442
Myoga
Six course menu R150, paired with wines R225 Dinner only, everyday until end August
021 657 4545
Pepenero [http://www.relax-with-dax.co.za/?p=480>
Rump with fries and sauce R80 / half price sushi / seafood platter for one R110 / 1kg of prawns with chips or rice R100 / oysters R9 each / sushi platter R90 / Osso Bucco with mash R90 / pasta of the day R55 Everyday
021 439 9027
Salushi (Claremont)
Half price sushi until 5pm / standard starter + noodle dish R70 Everyday
021 671 4271
Sevruga [http://www.relax-with-dax.co.za/?p=393>
Four course degustation menu R190, paired with Glen Carlou wines R250 Everyday until end September Don’t forget their year round specials: Twenty six piece sushi platter R110 / seafood tasting platter R110 / sushi half price between 2pm and 5pm and all day sunday
021 421 5134
Mary [Cape Town WC ] 29 May 09
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I read an article recently…” A return to frugality, and loving it!” It stated that frugal is the new Buddhism, the new “green", that “recession chic" is the new black and it's hip to be thrifty”…….and it got me thinking……actually it got me into a bit of a heated debate with my hubby as well..….the line between FRUGAL and CHEAP seems too close to tread now, and it now seems easier than ever for us to actually short change ourselves, our families and other people.
I hate cheap!! I like the idea and the wisdom of frugal….but to be honest with you…I don’t find it that easy. I don’t know whether I am alone. The rational part of me knows we need to combat this recession, starting in our own home, that its time to save, economise, cut-back…but I am certainly not buying House brand coffee, nor am I ever wearing so called ‘pre-loved’ swapped clothes!!
So, it looks like I am going to be one of those women dragged screaming into these times…I certainly am not a natural saver…..and I am not loving it. I’m feeling the pain…not the joy!!
Jenny [Llandudno WC ] 28 May 09
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