About

I am like a crow. If it shines, I like it. If it is pretty, I like it. If I can eat it, even better.

I live in Cape Town, South Africa-the most beautiful city in my world, no contest! By day an attorney and a good food stalker by night.
Views expressed in this blog are all my own.Thanks for reading.

Elmarie

22 February 2014

93 thoughts on “About”

Aletta on January 13, 2013 at 11:22 am said:

Way to go sister!!! LOVE IT!!! Love it! Love it!!

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Fae's Twist & Tango on February 26, 2013 at 7:06 am said:

You have started an interesting, beautiful and delicious blog! 😀 Fae.

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- flippenblog on February 26, 2013 at 7:10 am said:
  
  Thank you so much. Still finding my feet though but loving it.
  
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Fae's Twist & Tango on February 27, 2013 at 2:33 pm said:

Congratulations! You have been awarded: Super Sweet Bloggers Award
I do not expect any action to be taken, or for you to generate a post, unless you wish to pass it on.
Your blog has been awarded at:
http://faestwistandtango.wordpress.com/2013/02/27/awards-february-2013/
Enjoy! 😀 Fae.

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- flippenblog on February 27, 2013 at 10:37 pm said:
  
  Thank you for the compliment! I will go read all about it.
  
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Fae's Twist & Tango on March 27, 2013 at 10:13 am said:

Congratulations, You have been awarded: Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award & Wonderful Team Member Readership Award
I do not expect any action to be taken, or for you to generate a post, unless you wish to pass on the award nominations. Your blog has been awarded at:
http://faestwistandtango.wordpress.com/2013/03/27/awards-march-2013/
Enjoy the Awards! 😀 Fae.

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- flippenblog on March 27, 2013 at 10:37 pm said:
  
  Thank you Fae! You are to kind. Still very inexperienced here but loving it!
  
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ohlidia on July 3, 2013 at 3:55 am said:

What a perfect name for a blog!! LOVE it!

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- flippenblog on July 3, 2013 at 5:40 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much! I really did not know what to call it and shouted out to the family:”what do I call this flippen blog?” And the name just stuck.
  
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flippenblog on July 3, 2013 at 5:39 pm said:

Thank you so much! I really did not know what to call it and shouted out to the family:”what do I call this flippen blog?” And the name just stuck.

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tinywhitecottage on July 6, 2013 at 9:25 pm said:

Love it! Greetings from Seattle Washington USA. Thanks for checking out a few of my posts today. So you say it’s cold there? We are having a sunny 70°F day today. Look forward to seeing what you have cooking in your kitchen! 🙂

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- flippenblog on July 6, 2013 at 9:38 pm said:
  
  Thanks for the follow! Yep, cold but beautiful and lots of comfort food.
  
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elamb on August 17, 2013 at 2:42 pm said:

Hi! I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award, so if you are interested please check out the link here for my post and the rules for accepting it. Please do not feel that you have to participate. Happy food blogging! http://fooddaydreaming.wordpress.com/2013/08/17/versatile-blogger-award/

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deliciouslynell on August 18, 2013 at 1:54 am said:

Hi! I’ve nominated you for the versatile blogger award! But participation is purely optional. If you’re interested please check out this post,
http://ineedafeed.wordpress.com/2013/08/17/awards-august-2013-part-3/
And have an awesome day! :3

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- flippenblog on August 18, 2013 at 8:37 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much for the nomination! Much appreciated.
  
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PotSoup on August 19, 2013 at 7:55 am said:

When a blogger takes strangers across the planet into his/her kitchen shows them around and shares his/her experiences you know you are going to enjoy reading. http://ineedafeed.wordpress.com/2013/08/17/awards-august-2013-part-3/ led me here, looking forward to future posts.

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- flippenblog on August 19, 2013 at 9:02 pm said:
  
  Such a nice comment. Thank you!
  
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upshabby on September 7, 2013 at 9:28 pm said:

So I “bounced” over to check flippenblog out and I LOVE it. The combination of day job and post hours/food made me grin like I’d eaten the damn canary. Flipping birds! Love your style girl!

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- flippenblog on September 7, 2013 at 9:33 pm said:
  
  Haha! Thanks, You got me. Flower child at heart!
  
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British Blokes Cooking on November 24, 2013 at 2:22 am said:

We love your blog! We also love Cape Town. We were very lucky to visit about 15 years ago and adored it. It is so beautiful…and the people were gloriously wonderful, welcoming and kind…we shall be looking forward to your future posts…and one day tell you about the day we met one of your comedy stars and then saw him in “Summer Holiday” in Cape Town😉

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- flippenblog on November 24, 2013 at 6:22 am said:
  
  Thank you so much! Yes, Cape Town keeps me sane(or at least my kind of sane). You shall have to tell that story soon. I love the way you “talk” on your blog, easy to read. Visit soon!
  
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Abby's Kitchen on November 30, 2013 at 7:28 pm said:

I like your flippen blog 😉 Welcome to blogosphere world!

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- flippenblog on November 30, 2013 at 8:53 pm said:
  
  Thanks for the follow!
  
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  - Abby's Kitchen on November 30, 2013 at 8:54 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome! Looking forward to your posts 😀
    
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radhika25 on December 1, 2013 at 7:28 am said:

I see a lot of familiar faces here 😉
Sigh, Cape Town! You lucky, lucky lady.
Thanks for following. I’m following you too.
R

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- flippenblog on December 1, 2013 at 8:30 am said:
  
  Indeed I am lucky and feel it everyday believe you me. I travel a lot for work in SA and can never wait to get home! Looking forward to your posts.
  
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The Novice Gardener on December 3, 2013 at 6:17 am said:

Hi there! I’m so glad you found me; it’s led me to find you! What a lovely blog you have. I look forward to getting very familiar. xoxo, Angie.

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- flippenblog on December 3, 2013 at 9:39 pm said:
  
  Thanks Angie! Love your blog, the whole lay out and content of course the colors.
  
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annascuisine on December 4, 2013 at 12:21 am said:

I love the content of your blog. I especially love the pear tart. 🙂 Looks so good. Thanks so much for the follow by the way. I appreciate your interest as well as liking my post, “Drop Biscuit” 🙂 You have a great day!

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- flippenblog on December 4, 2013 at 7:30 am said:
  
  Thank you and only a pleasure!
  
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cookazido on December 4, 2013 at 3:03 am said:

Thanks so much for recently stopping by my blog. It is very nice to meet you. I look forward to seeing more of your posts!

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- flippenblog on December 4, 2013 at 7:35 am said:
  
  Only a pleasure and likewise!
  
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British Blokes Cooking on December 15, 2013 at 5:45 am said:

Hi! BBC1 & BBC2 here, we have nominated you for an award, please check out the details in this post of ours: http://britishblokescooking.wordpress.com/2013/12/15/sorry-we-cant-be-there-in-person/
We look forward to your future posts!

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- flippenblog on December 15, 2013 at 6:54 am said:
  
  Thank you for both awards! Can’t wait to visit the other blogs, always exciting.
  
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Dewi on December 15, 2013 at 5:14 pm said:

Hey!
I’ve selected you for the Blog of the Year Award 2013. Check out the post below for more details 🙂

Blog of the Year Award 2013

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- flippenblog on December 15, 2013 at 8:53 pm said:
  
  Love it thanks! Enjoy your too!
  
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Linda Duffin on December 30, 2013 at 8:14 pm said:

Hi – just found your blog (after you checked out mine – thanks) and really like what you’re doing.

Keep up the good work!

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- flippenblog on December 31, 2013 at 1:08 am said:
  
  Thank you, much appreciated! All the best for the New Year.
  
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polianthus on January 3, 2014 at 11:33 am said:

hello there – hilarious about page – the flippenblog 🙂 – I was thinking – Filip and Bens blog? Filippas blog but no a flippin’ blog! Thanks for visiting my blog, thx for the follow – and a happy new year to you!

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- flippenblog on January 4, 2014 at 9:42 am said:
  
  Thank you! It came about when I shouted out to the family for the tenth time: ” what do I call this flippen blog??” Of corse no one answered me so I just went ahead as per usual…
  Thanks for the follow.
  
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Die Trying on January 19, 2014 at 10:21 am said:

Lovely blog, I love food with much passion I’m afraid:) Your posts alive and inspiring, and the love CT part, just cant be expressed enough!:)

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- flippenblog on January 19, 2014 at 10:57 am said:
  
  Thank you kindly.My love for Cape Town equals the food passion!
  
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Rosemarie on January 21, 2014 at 9:44 pm said:

Thanks for visiting my blog. I will be in Cape Town before my safari this summer. Any suggestions or must -see’s for a first timer? Rosemarie

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- flippenblog on January 23, 2014 at 12:04 am said:
  
  So much to see. How long will you have. Groot Constantia is a must. The town of Franschhoek about 45 min from Cape Town is great for wine tasting, the best of the best food. Also Table Mountain on a clear day as one of the seven natural wonders which I blogged about here http://flippenblog.com/2013/05/12/eggplant-brinjal-bake-and-new7wonders/
  I hope you love every minute!
  
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  - Rosemarie on January 23, 2014 at 12:41 am said:
    
    I’ve already paid and booked a couple of tours up Table Mountain and around the city and another out to Cape Point. I must also take time to recover from a 15 hour flight. I have three days.
    
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wook0712 on February 6, 2014 at 8:22 am said:

Hi! I really like your blog. I use the same theme and I am wondering how you get the information that shows who ‘Liked’ your post at the bottom of each post…. Is it a widget?

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- flippenblog on February 6, 2014 at 8:25 am said:
  
  Yes it is. Travelling at the moment otherwise I would have sent a more comprehensive reply. Will let you know when I can.
  
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  - wook0712 on February 6, 2014 at 8:26 am said:
    
    Thanks so much! I am new to this and have searched through the widgets but I just can’t find it. I’ll look forward to your reply. Safe travels!!
    
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- flippenblog on February 7, 2014 at 9:28 pm said:
  
  I’m back. Go to Settings and then to Sharing. All your choices are there. Also the “like” button. Hope you find it. Trust me it is a batthe for as all to figure everything out. Let me know.
  
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  - wook0712 on February 9, 2014 at 5:59 pm said:
    
    Thank you!! I find out finally. You are such a good adviser for me. Thanks a lot 🙂
    
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kstienemeier on February 25, 2014 at 8:13 am said:

What a great flippen blog! Don’t worry about the photography it is perfect and suits your style and all of it simply with a phone, impressive!

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- flippenblog on February 26, 2014 at 7:45 am said:
  
  Thank you! I hope you are having a wonderful stay in SA. Let me know how it was for you.
  
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Karen Burns Booth on March 22, 2014 at 4:44 pm said:

HELLO Elmarie and thanks for following me over at Lavender and Lovage! I love Cape Town too and was born on FishHoek and lived in Wynberg……LOVE your Flippen Blog! Karen

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- flippenblog on March 22, 2014 at 4:49 pm said:
  
  Glad to hear you love it, it warms my heart. As we speak I am in Franschhoek for the weekend. Obviously can not wait for dinner tonight in this chef’s town. Fish Hoek is a beauty, you must miss it dearly.
  
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Butter, Basil and Breadcrumbs on March 25, 2014 at 1:57 pm said:

Lol.. Elmarie..I love your “crow” statement. I was just saying that to someone the other day, that I’m like a crow, if it’s shiny, then I need it. And then I ready your “About me” page, and you said the same exact thing! We shall be good friends.. 🙂

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- flippenblog on March 25, 2014 at 10:51 pm said:
  
  And the shallow part is that it is all true! Little vices….
  
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mrschoux on March 26, 2014 at 8:39 pm said:

Hi. I’ve nominated you for The Sunshine Award. Very apt for you seeing as you’re surrounded by tons of the stuff! Congrats! http://boxofrecipes.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/the-sunshine-blogger-award-everythings-so-much-brighter-now/

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- flippenblog on March 27, 2014 at 10:42 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much and I love your pretty blog. Lovely banner too.
  
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  - mrschoux on March 27, 2014 at 11:12 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome – and thank you very much 🙂
    
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mrschoux on April 3, 2014 at 7:28 pm said:

Another nomination for you! This time it’s The liebster award. Go you! Congrats :)http://boxofrecipes.wordpress.com/2014/04/03/omg-not-another-award-nomination/

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- flippenblog on April 3, 2014 at 10:40 pm said:
  
  My goodness thank you! It is raining awards!
  
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  - mrschoux on April 3, 2014 at 11:52 pm said:
    
    It is indeed! Congrats 🙂
    
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Sinfully Tempting on April 27, 2014 at 7:46 pm said:

I am so glad I stumbled across your blog. I love it! Your posts and photos are just wonderful. Keep up the great work! 🙂

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- flippenblog on April 28, 2014 at 7:07 am said:
  
  Thank you. What a nice compliment!
  
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Le Petit Artichaut on May 1, 2014 at 7:24 pm said:

Elmarie, I’m sure you’ve already been recognized, cause your blog is awesome, but I nominated you for the Liebster Award! Check it out here: http://lepetitartichaut.com/2014/05/01/im-blushing-the-liebster-award/ 🙂

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- flippenblog on May 4, 2014 at 11:28 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much for the kind words and your nomination is appreciated. I love reading yours too!
  
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mrschoux on May 9, 2014 at 12:05 am said:

I’m nominating your lovely blog for the Quintet Of Radiance Award. Congrats! 🙂 http://boxofrecipes.wordpress.com/2014/05/08/quintet-of-radiance-award-what-have-i-done-to-deserve-this/

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- flippenblog on May 9, 2014 at 11:01 pm said:
  
  Ah thank you for the nice treat!
  
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The Rider on May 17, 2014 at 5:27 pm said:

Cape Town is my favorite city too! Glad you visited and followed my blog, I will love to follow yours as well!

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- flippenblog on May 17, 2014 at 5:34 pm said:
  
  Jy is welkom! Ek geniet wat ek lees daar aan jou kant. Nou die eisbeins..
  
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mrschoux on June 11, 2014 at 12:13 am said:

I’d like to nominate you for yet another award. many thanks for your support – and congrats! x http://boxofrecipes.wordpress.com/2014/06/10/the-wonderful-team-member-readership-award-well-i-never/

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- flippenblog on June 11, 2014 at 10:52 pm said:
  
  This is so sweet of you thank you very much. It is always nice to thought of in one way or another. Love your pretty blog.
  
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  - mrschoux on June 13, 2014 at 9:55 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome. I’m so thankful to you and all the other bloggers who enjoy my blog. And of course, yours is awesome too xx
    
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Ahila on June 24, 2014 at 3:59 am said:

Hi Elmarie, Just wanted to let you know that I have nominated your lovely blog for the Liebster award – http://wp.me/p3Nc97-sF. Have a lovely day! 🙂

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- flippenblog on June 24, 2014 at 8:31 pm said:
  
  Hi Ahila. What a nice thought! Thank you very much. I am currently travelling for work and will eventually catch up on the blog. Hopefully soon.
  
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polianthus on August 3, 2014 at 10:17 pm said:

where are you Elmarie??? I keep checking in for new stories, and zip nada zippety boo, guess you are too busy lawyering to do any blogging SUCH a tragedy::::

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- flippenblog on August 3, 2014 at 10:20 pm said:
  
  Was hell to get out of the office but I did! Arrived in Turkey yesterday. Tried to blog earlier but internet too slow. Will have to make up blog time soon ! In the mean time gladly eating my way through the glorious food …
  
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  - polianthus on August 3, 2014 at 10:24 pm said:
    
    Oh Flippenblog – you are in Turkey, I love Turkey, if you are in Istanbul I have a wonderful restaurant turkish work colleagues took me to, can dig it out if you want.
    have a great trip….
    
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  - flippenblog on August 3, 2014 at 10:27 pm said:
    
    Now in Fethiye and later Istanbul. One of my favourite places. Heehah holiday!
    
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  - polianthus on August 4, 2014 at 9:17 am said:
    
    oh lucky you, have a wonderful time, look forward to updates on your trip and food 🙂
    
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Good Food Everyday on August 16, 2014 at 6:45 am said:

So enjoyable to read your blog, thanks for shating !

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- Good Food Everyday on August 16, 2014 at 6:45 am said:
  
  Sharing 🙂
  
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  - flippenblog on November 8, 2014 at 7:55 am said:
    
    Thank you. Likewise!
    
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- flippenblog on August 16, 2014 at 1:18 pm said:
  
  Only a pleasure and thanks for the nice compliment!
  
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ilzaa on September 22, 2014 at 8:18 pm said:

Ag ek was nou terug in Turkye in n oogwink .Elke foto is so uniek en elke resep so vinger lekker. Dankie vir hierdie flippen nice blog ,ek het elke oomblik geniet.
Kan nie wag vir die volgende verassing nie.
P.S Babylonstoren was ook vir my n ongelooflike ervaring.Ek was so beindruk met alles daar,wens ek kan daar gaan slaap!

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- flippenblog on September 22, 2014 at 9:50 pm said:
  
  Babylonstoren vir n naweek. Imagine…. Natuurlik maklike resepte want waar moet mens tyd kry vir iets anders! Dankie Olza xxx
  
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  - flippenblog on September 22, 2014 at 9:51 pm said:
    
    Ilza natuurlik!
    
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Liz on January 26, 2016 at 4:36 pm said:

Your blog is so difficult to navigate. There is no recipe index, no menu, no archives, no recent posts. Could you kindly make it more user friendly? Thanks so much for understanding and have a pleasant week!

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- Liz on January 26, 2016 at 4:39 pm said:
  
  I am sorry. I finally found them, somehow. Have a great day!
  
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Sonel on February 23, 2016 at 7:12 am said:

You do have a flippen cool blog here Elmarie. Great to meet Aletta’s sister. 😀

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- flippenblog on February 28, 2016 at 3:18 pm said:
  
  Thank you Sonel! Your is great too. Yip, my sister is precious💁
  
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  - Sonel on February 28, 2016 at 4:17 pm said:
    
    Thanks Elmarie, and yes, she is. 😀
    
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