Having been away from the restaurant business for the last 18 months has left a few holes in our system, obviously financial and social interactions have been reduced, and also the homestead used a large proportion of the waste stream from the commerce. Left over food for us and plate scrappings for the pig , chickens and dog. Cardboard, coffee grounds and potato starch for the compost , also plastic bottles for tree guards and numerous others. Even the beer garden where we had sheep has been missed. This is all a example of you don't know what you had until it's gone . Through unforseen circumstances we have had the opportunity/misfortune to have to reset and restart this venture (which is on another site 1km away from the farm .) so we are taking the opportunity to make the most of it after a well earned period of rest and reflection.

Almost at the end of a intense three weeks of restaurant refurbishment, opening tomorrow morning.

If I had to go back to work would I... Go back to my old job, knowing the systems, the faults, the ins and outs of the business, the dynamics or everything... potentially have a good salary OR Look for a new challenge, new people, new structure,new systems, unknown territory and potentially not earn the same salary.... I'm interested in your thoughts... ( Do U believe in the saying, rather the devil you know than the devil u don't).

What are we cooking this weekend ? where are all the BBQ people, is it the wrong time of the year ? South Africans 'BRAAI' anytime.. What's your typical BBQ Menu and sides. South African - Potato & Mayonnaise, Coleslaw, Pap, short for mieliepap (Afrikaans for "maize porridge"), is a traditional, staple food in South Africa made from coarsely ground maize meal(and Tomato Sauce. Braai Broedjies - Toasted Cheese, Tomato and onion Sandwiches on the BBQ

So there was a post, I think it was @Krista Melanson 's community about putting olive oil or oil in your pot of water with salt when cooking pasta, the debate was does the oil add any effect while cooking the pasta, ie stops the pasta from sticking together while cooking....... Well, I cooked a whole pkt of Spaghetti Pasta with salt and water, and the pasta did not stick together, but I did oil the pasta after I drained the water. Ude it don't use it or share your experience...