Root44 Market

This market isn't new. Its just new to me. But what a find! Root44 will be a regular on my weekend market trawls.
The venue is at Audacia Farm in Stellenbosch, right next door to the Mooiberg strawberry farm (the one with all the giant scarecrows). There is a sneaky little slipway to your left just before Mooiberg so keep your eyes peeled as you could miss it.

I can't say I found anything that I'd buy on the craft, decor or clothing side. Maybe they'll pick up a few more fashion vendors towards summer.
The food tent however, oh that sweet food tent...
Firstly, they have a Bubble Tea stand, my favorite gimmicky drink in the world. Then they literally take you on a tour around the world with the food selection. Its massive, with so much to choose from that my friend and I did lap after lap around the tent unable to settle on anything. Eventually we chose a steak shwarma which was delish, and a plate of nachos, which were good. Not great, but nachos are always reliable. Next time I am going to join the queue for the much raved about Eisbein Burgers. They sold out too quickly - as in by about 12h30.
So they must be good. Really good!
Then there was dessert. Again a selection to blow your mind, such as cupcakes, brownies, a candy bar, and cheese for days.

All of this can be washed down with a glass of bubbly, Audacia wines or craft beer as well. I really enjoyed the bubbly but I thought R35 per glass was a bit steep at a market, and with the R20 glass deposit, our 2 glasses cost R110. I got my R40 back in the end, but I couldn't help compare to a restaurant where the bubbly would be the same price, and they don't charge you for a broken glass.
A small turn-off, but it won't stop you from indulging.

Lastly, I love that there is tons of indoor and outdoor seating and you aren't hustling for somewhere to sit. Is there anything worse than a family hovering over you like vultures waiting to take your seat, with the mother holding a screaming, snotty child looking at you like you're the sole reason she's so miserable? No, there isn't.
So back to the point, there is plenty of space for everyone. Inside, and even more so outside with loads of tables and chairs and open ground for kids to play, while the adults can relax and listen to some pretty decent live music.

Root44 Market is open on both Saturdays and Sundays from 9h00 to 15h30

Audacia Wines, Cnr of R44 and Annandale Road, Stellenbosch

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Currently Coveting: All things monochrome

Its been a while since I've done a Currently Coveting post but with Woolworths relaunching their online shopping site, I couldn't resist making up a little wishlist.

With all things monochrome being a massive trend this winter, I thought I'd pick out what I think would make some gorgeous pieces which are not only bang on-trend, but are also classic and they'll still be staples in your winter wardrobe for years to come.

TOP ROW

Left: Bateau Stripe Dress R374,25

Middle: Peplum Lace Top R180

Right: Ponte Dress R799

MIDDLE ROW

Left: Stripe Peplum Knit R599

Right: Colour Block Top R225

BOTTOM ROW

Left: Silk Spot Shirt R799

Middle: Jacquard Suit Jacket R1799

Right: Faux Leather Pants R699

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The weekend in Instagram

Even though I've been down with a cold/flu hybrid I've kept quite busy - which is probably why I am only getting worse and not better. Oh well, life waits for no one.

I have done a wardrobe and vanity cleanse of late so I finally made room to try out some new make-up products. I splurged a little and am very happy with my haul - from new make-up brushes, to BB cream and other make-up products I've been dying to test out. I blame All Dolled-Up and Superficial Girls for being enablers of this particular spree.

I also received the best delivery - its for my next Glamour Style Blogger Starter challenge which will be a tech review. Parrot Zik headphones! They are too gorgeous for words and are so full of tricks its unreal.

Saturday was the much-anticipated Hey Gorgeous brunch. They did not disappoint! It was hosted at Dear Me in Longmarket Street and we were greeted with bubbly and goodie bags, followed by a lovely  spread of delish bite size brunch eats. The tester area was set up so that you made your way around the room trying out all of their amazing products (All organic. A vegan. All natural). I picked up the rosewater toner and the ginger and cayenne pepper scrub - which is a foot scrub, but cayenne pepper does wonders for cellulite so this may make its way onto my bum instead.

The evening was spent watching rugby at Cocoa Oola which might be my new favorite spot for watching sports. No smokey pub and creepy old guys. Nice place, nice crowd, big TV's everywhere and amazing burgers - trust me, try the Mr Mayagi chicken burger (no that's not a typo, its a combo on Mayo and Miyagi, clever no? ).

On Sunday we tried out the Root44 Market at Audacia Farm in Stellenbosch. It must go on your list of markets to try! The selection of food alone is worth it. I will be going back for the eisbein burgers which people are raving about and, sadly, were sold out by 12. Another selling point for me is that Bubble Tea have a stand there and if I can have my coconut tea and strawberry bobas, then I am a happy girl!

Now for some flu flighting drugs and bed!

xx

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