Maria's Gourmet Delights

23/03/2025

For breakfast I had fruits, the pineapples are some of the best I have ever eaten. Just before sunrise we left our lodge to look for some wild game. The highlight of our drive, was the group of lions we encountered. The lioness and cubs were right by us, an incredible experience. As our guide drove around Chobe Park we encountered a dead elephant, that was being devoured by Vultures, Jackals, & Hyenas. The elephant had died of old age, per our driver and the tusk where removed by the local rangers. This trip has been one of the awe-inspiring safari experiences is the up-close and personal meetings with the wild life.

22/03/2025

22/03/2025

What an afternoon, we went looking for the Rhino, had cocktails by the Zambezi River and then dinner in the African bush. I can not describe the majestic expirience. Having cocktails out in the wilderness, as well as dinner, was a once in a life time opportunity. The dinner was delicious. I had the squash and onion soup, corn, rice, and a steak cook to perfection.

21/03/2025

The best place to stay in Victoria Falls, not to mention the food. We started with a river cruise down the Zinbaze River. Last night we had an excellent dinner. The steak was a little over cook, the ravioli was excellent, the pasta was just right. But the Brut Champagne was the ending to a perfect evening! With Jesus Mendez

21/03/2025

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19/03/2025

Impromptu farmers market in Soweto!

19/03/2025

Last night we had dinner at the hotel, the buffet was exceptional, with a large variety of salads, vegetables, meats, and deserts. I’m partial to their roasted potatoes. Of course we had our bottle of wine but to end the perfect dinner Habana Club 7 years for a moment I was transported back to my beloved Cuba.

18/03/2025

Last night we had another typical South African dinner. Corn soup very similar to our version of cream corn was excellent, finally steak & potatoes, that’s my kind of meal. For desert a custard pie which was ok. With Jesus Mendez and new friends, sharing a nice bottle of wine!!!

17/03/2025

Early this morning we left hotel with this spectacular sun rise as we proceeded to visit the world renowned Kruger National Park, located in northeastern South Africa, the park is the size of Connecticut and one of Africa's largest game reserve. At the Park you can experience its high density of wild life that includes the Big 5; lions, leopards, rhinos elephants. Today we saw three of those majestic animals, we still need to see the leopards & rhinos. Which we expect to see in Botswana in a couple of days. See if you can spot the lion. Jesus Mendez and I had lunch in the bush, my plate was mainly vegetables. I must say that the sweet potatoes & carrots are spectacular.

17/03/2025

We are staying at a marvelous hotel by Kuger National Park, enjoying a glass bubbly as I contemplate my surroundings. I have to say South Africa has wonderful wines

16/03/2025

Last night for dinner I opted for the Lentil soup, it was delicious with a hint of curry. I did cave in with the deserts, they were amazing. The lime tarts some of the best I have ever tasted. The flan was out of this world not too sugary, there is a big Portuguese influence here in South Africa. The cream with strawberry jello was pretty good, but not my favorite. Lastly the chocolate bon bons I could have eaten the whole tray. I know we are in lent so I just has a spoonful of each with the exception of the chocolate balls, ate three.

16/03/2025

Last night for dinner I opted for the Lentil soup, it was delicious with a hint of curry. I did cave in with the deserts, they were amazing. The lime tarts some of the best I have ever tasted. The flan was out of this world not too sugary, there is a big Portuguese influence here in South Africa. The cream with strawberry jellow was pretty good, but not my favorite. Lastly the chocolate bon bons I could have eaten the whole tray. I know we are in lent so I just has a spoonful of each with the exception of the chocolate balls, ate three.

14/03/2025

What a day, today we had our first official Safari. Jesus Mendez & I got rained on, but we got to see the Hippos. At around 5 we checked in our Safari Lodge. We had a buffet style dinner, I has a vegetable soup, pasta salad, the beef stew with potatoes & carrots, lastly desert consisting of fresh fruits and a small tart. Everthing was amazing, they do use a lot if curry on the food and it was spicy.

14/03/2025

Last night we had dinner in our hotel in Cape Town, ordered a sweet potato & Carrot soup, which was delicious! With a bottle of Chenin Blanc. I’m getting spoiled by all the South African wines