This creamy garlic seafood pasta dish is so delicious that you are going to want to make it again and again. The best part is that it is super easy and quick to make – the perfect dish for your holiday at Uvongo River Resort! Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 250g shrimp/prawns, peeled and deveined 150g mussels, with shells but debearded 150g calamari tubes 2 … Continue reading CREAMY GARLIC SEAFOOD PASTA
Ingredients 4 cups old fashioned oats 1/4 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 cup chocolate chips 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 cup vegetable, canola, avocado or other oil of choice 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup honey Preparation Preheat oven to 160C. Combine the oats, wheat flour, coconut, sugar, chocolate chips and salt in a bowl. In … Continue reading Oatmeal Chocolate Granola Bars
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg, room temperature 1/3 cup canola oil 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/4 teaspoon salt Red and blue paste food coloring 1/2 teaspoon each cherry, raspberry and lemon extract Method Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg and oil, beating … Continue reading Italian Sugar Cookies
What is your history in the Hospitality Industry? I’ve been in the Industry for 20 years – hospitality is where I found my career passion! I’ve been fortunate to work in many sectors of the business, including Recreation, Housekeeping, Front Office and Resort Management. What is your favourite thing about Sandy Place? I think our location in St. Lucia and within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park … Continue reading Getting to Know Your Host, Resort Manager Tanya Viviers
One of our East Coast friends very kindly shared this yummy KZN favourite so you can give it a try. Durban-style Prawn Curry Ingredients: 1 kg prawns, shelled & deveined 1 large onion, chopped 2 tomatoes, skinned and chopped 4 tbsp tomato puree 1 1/2 tsp crushed garlic 1/2 tsp crushed ginger 4 tsp Masala or 2tsp fine chilli powder + 1 tsp rough chilli … Continue reading When in Rome, Eat Like a Local!
Your home-away-from-home, Sandy Place, has been nominated with a chance to claim a South African Tourism Award! We would love to take this opportunity to encourage you to vote for your beloved holiday destination. Simply click ‘vote now’ below to cast your vote for Sandy Place: VOTE NOW Have your say in selecting the top holiday destinations across South Africa by casting your vote. Not only does … Continue reading VOTE FOR SANDY PLACE – South African Tourism Awards
Your home-away-from-home, Uvongo River Resort, has been nominated with a chance to claim a South African Tourism Award! We would love to take this opportunity to encourage you to vote for your beloved holiday destination. Simply click ‘vote now’ below to cast your vote forUvongo River Resort: VOTE NOW Have your say in selecting the top holiday destinations across South Africa by casting your vote. Not … Continue reading VOTE FOR UVONGO – South African Tourism Awards
Your home-away-from-home, Monateng Safari Lodge, has been nominated with a chance to claim a South African Tourism Award! We would love to take this opportunity to encourage you to vote for your beloved holiday destination. Simply click ‘vote now’ below to cast your vote forMonateng Safari Lodge: VOTE NOW Have your say in selecting the top holiday destinations across South Africa by casting your vote. Not … Continue reading VOTE FOR MONATENG SAFARI LODGE – South African Tourism Awards
Your home-away-from-home, Manzi Monaté, has been nominated with a chance to claim a South African Tourism Award! We would love to take this opportunity to encourage you to vote for your beloved holiday destination. Simply click ‘vote now’ below to cast your vote for Manzi Monaté: VOTE NOW Have your say in selecting the top holiday destinations across South Africa by casting your vote. Not only does … Continue reading VOTE FOR MANZI MONATE – South African Tourism Awards
(with a touch of Italian flair, of course, just like Uvongo!) If you are holidaying here with us on the beautiful Hibiscus Coast then, of course, you have to sample the seafood! We found this lovely simple Italian-style mussel pot recipe you might enjoy. Here’s to la bella vita! Ingredients – 1.8 kg fresh, living mussels 120 ml white wine (alternatively, 1 tbsp lemon juice) … Continue reading Uvongo River Resort’s Simple Summer Mussel Pot
Did someone say UNESCO World Heritage Site? Sandy Place is located in a quaint little village (St Lucia) (where hippos roam the streets!) located right within a UNESCO World Heritage Site (The iSimangaliso Wetland Park) – South Africa’s first ever World Heritage Site! The 1,328,901ha Park (that’s bigger than Ireland!), previously known as the Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park, is the second largest protected area … Continue reading What’s so special about Sandy Place?
As everyone is starting to get ready for the great holiday migration. Here are some handy travel hacks and tips Keep a packing checklist on your phone Invest in a portable phone charger Make sure you always pack a mini first-aid kit If you forget the wall plug-in for your phone charger, check the back of your chalet TV. There might be a USB port. … Continue reading FESTIVE SEASON TRAVEL TIPS
For most of us, a Spa Treatment is a rare luxury that we likely only treat ourselves to for a special occasion. We can all attest to how good it feels to relish all that pampering and relaxation, but we don’t really consider or value just how beneficial a self-care sojourn at the Spa can be, for both our mental and our physical well-being. Life … Continue reading WHY SPA?
Few things say “South African” quite like a boerewors roll! With the summer season in mind and easy-to-prepare, no-fuss holiday meals a must, we thought we’d share our Gourmet Boerie Roll recipe here, for your enjoyment. (Makes 6) Ingredients – Boerewors, approximately 700 g of your favourite wors 6 fresh hot dog rolls 1 Tbsp feta cheese crumbled For the Carmelised Onions: 3 large onions, … Continue reading Manzi’s Gourmet Boerie Rolls
Naturally, when you’re on holiday at the coast, you want to enjoy delicious seafood! You don’t have to splurge on an expensive restaurant dinner to enjoy a delicious mussel pot! Check out this North Coast mussel pot recipe. Ingredients – 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes 1 cup dry white wine 1 cup … Continue reading North Coast Mussels in Lemon Garlic-Butter Sauce
