Month: July 2013

Sex, Blood and Women

Hi All
Oh what a month July was and August will be and of course this little bit of time between the two when the month is neither here nor there but it is pay day so perk up, it is the week end 🙂

We catered the most amazing event for Telkom last week Thursday at their Centurion offices. A Sheesa Nyama or Braai for 1000 people initially that turned into 1350 heads to feed. I have never seen such a never ending queue before. I kept wondering at which point we were going to run out of food and have a hungry crowd turn on us but we didn’t and they didn’t and it was an awesome day. I have put together a brief photo montage if you fancy a quick peek…………………..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPzVNtYuzfI&feature=youtube_gdata_player

The Telkom Sim Sonke Lauch, a sheesa nyama of epic proportions

The end of this month and the beginning of August are jam packed with an incredible assortment of events to keep you excited and engaged. There are so many events that I need to tell you about, so without further ado let me plunge right in…………….

Month at a glance:
27th July Twisted Market
31st July Craft Beer Tasting
1st Aug Bloody Book Week: Mtutuzeli Nyoka and Julian Rademeyer
2nd Aug Bloody Book Week: Mike Nicol and Michele Rowe
3rd Aug Bloody Book Week: Barry Bateman and Alex Eliseev
4th Aug Bloody Book Week: Stuart MacBride and Peter James in conversation with Margie Orford
8th Aug Thursday Dinner Club
9th Aug Woman’s Day live music event with dinner
15th Aug Thursday Dinner Club
16th Fastdate Dinner
21st Aug Quiz Dinner
22nd Aug Thursday Dinner Club
24th Aug AuthorTalk with Tony Leon (To be confirmed)
29th Aug Thursday Dinner Club

27th July
First up on the 27th of July is our quarterly Kink and Fetish Market, now known as the Twisted Market. This isn’t for everyone’s taste but it is a little bit of fun and certainly a different type of market to venture to. There will be a variety of “implements” and toys available as well as art, books, food, wine and beers and of course CAKE. So come meet friends, make new friends, browse, shop and have a delightful winter’s afternoon. Entry is free, apart from what you choose to eat and drink. The market is only open from 2pm to 5pm but definitely worth a visit. Regret no under 18’s are allowed.
Link to the FB event http://www.facebook.com/events/143666769161002/

The Twisted Market

31st July
In a departure from the norm, we are having a craft beer tasting in conjunction with the League of Beers. For R190 per head you are going to get to taste between 8 and 10 different craft beers followed by a variety of different curries for dinner and home baked bread. This is a bookings only event and you are welcome to book with me or go directly to the League of Beers to book. Payment is required on booking and there are only a very limited number of tickets as it is a small niche event.
The link to the FB event is :http://www.facebook.com/events/1392965604256562/ or http://www.leagueofbeers.com/shop/cafe-lollipop-tasting-dinner/

I have 5 copies of the book African Brew for sale. This incredible book tells the story of South African beer and is well worth its price of R295. Copies are available at Indulgence and will be on sale on the evening of the craft beer tasting……………which reminds me, have you booked your ticket yet?

Craft Beer Tasting with The League of Beers

Bloody Book Week
We are honoured once again to be part of the Bloody Book Week with Jenny Crwys-Williams and Sunday Times. This exciting week has a host of incredible local and international, very talented crime writers at various locations all over Jozi available to you the public to meet and ask questions of. It is really a wonderful week to be a part of and we have asked for and been given four great events to host with nine top class, very interesting writers and authors! There are snacks and meals included in all the booking fees and books will be available for sale at all events. Please take note of the different start times, two are evening events and two are morning events
The line-up includes Mtutuzeli Nyoka, Julian Rademeyer, Barry Bateman, Alex Eliseev, Margie Orford, Mike Nicol, Michele Rowe and from foreign shores Peter James and Stuart MacBride
I had typed all the information out for you but it would make this email into a thesis so instead for all the info on the events please follow the link to the blog and everything is there for you in full colour http://wp.me/pVdYg-cY

Bloody Book Week

August Thursday Dinner Menus

1st Aug No Dinner Club due to The Bloody Book Week

8th Aug Thursday Dinner Club
Sundried tomato soup with croutons
Thai green chicken curry with jasmine rice
Or
Spaghetti and meatballs in brinjal and baby marrow sauce
Or
Stuffed baked potatoes with butter beans, spinach and feta
Chocolate brownies and cream

15th Aug R100 Thursday Dinner Club
Sweetcorn chowder
Fried fish and chips, with green vegetables
Or
Grilled lamb chops with chips and green vegetables
Or
Vegetarian grilled sausages with chips and green vegetables
Ice cream and bar one chocolate sauce

22nd Aug Thursday Dinner Club R100pp
Garlic butter mushrooms
Calves liver with fried onions and brown gravy, served with mashed potatoes
Or
Chicken schnitzels with mashed potatoes and cheese sauce
Or
Grilled brinjal steaks with feta and nut crumble, served with mashed potatoes
Strawberry topped milk tart

29th Aug Thursday Dinner Club R100pp
Thai vegetable soup
Roast lamb, roast potatoes and peas and carrots
Or
Roasted vegetable bake with mashed potatoes
Or
Roast chicken with roasted potatoes and carrots
Individual apple pies with cream

Indulgence Cafe

9th Aug
Woman’s Day live music event in support of the Cradle of Hope
It is a public holiday to celebrate Women, I like it! Women should be celebrated and adored on a daily basis never mind just once or twice a year but quite frankly I will take what I can get at this point. We have a magical afternoon lined up for you, starting at 2pm and going through to 10pm
Our music event is in support of a center for abused woman and children giving the day a little more vooma than just a sommer music festival, so come out and spend the afternoon with us while you relax and enjoy some fabulous tunes! The menu is available during the day until 4pm an then we switch to a light buffet dinner as the sun sets. Starting around 2pm and heading on into the evening so join us for some fabulous musicians for a relaxed mellow day. Artists at this point include
Tracy Hoyle, Tina Delacovias,Beverly Jayne, Keira Witherkay, the Peter Auret Trio to name just a few.
Book a place today, great food, great sounds, fully licensed bar and a great cause, the perfect day 🙂
http://www.facebook.com/events/622980404388606/

Music Event in Celebration of Women’s Day

16th Aug
Fastdate Dinner
I hear that they are fabulous fun and who knows you could meet Mr Right or Mrs Incredible. I promise the food will be delicious, just need to work out the menu still. This is not our event but we are hosting it and feeding you so if you fancy joining, book with Serena as listed below…………..
http://www.fastdate.co.za/events/105/singles-dinner-party-joburg/
https://www.facebook.com/events/269749733166022/?context=create
http://www.quicket.co.za/events/2425-singles-dinner-party-joburg/

Thank you for spending this time with us. We hope that we will be seeing you for one or more of these events. There is really a fabulous mix of happenings on offer in the next couple of weeks and I know you will have a really great time with us! Book your spot today
Love ‘n Lollipops
Mandi

Bloody Book Week Events 2013

Bloody Book Week

Well Hello There 🙂

These are the four Bloody Book Week Events that are taking place at Indulgence Cafe on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th of August. The line up is fabulous, the talent immense, the venue delightful and the food delicious and of course you get me thrown into the mix at no extra charge! Book your place today!

1 Aug
Julian Rademeyer and Mtutuzeli Nyoka, Killing in the African Bush
Mtutuzeli Nyoka: former president of Cricket SA, ENT surgeon, novelist, served as the President of Cricket South Africa (CSA) from 2008 to 2011. He currently lives in Johannesburg where he practices as an Ear, Nose and Throat surgeon. His first novel, I Speak to the Silent, was published in 2004 by UKZN Press to widespread critical acclaim, and his second novel A Hill of Fools was published in April 2013 by Picador Africa http://mtutuzelinyoka.com/

Julian Rademeyer: investigative journalist, Alan Paton Award shortlisted author, is an award-winning investigative journalist who, for nearly 20 years, has written and worked for major South African and Australian newspapers and news agencies. Killing for Profit is his Alan Paton shortlisted book for 2013, a searing investigation into one of the most brutal of crimes and ruthless criminal enterprise: rhino poaching.
http://www.randomstruik.co.za/about-the-author.php?authorID=5958

We are charging R120 per head for this event which includes a light buffet dinner available from 6pm. The authors will start promptly at 7.30pm. Please be seated well in advance. Bookings please for catering purposes
The link to the FB event http://www.facebook.com/events/542142289179490/

Julian Rademeyer, Killing for Profit

Mtutuzeli Nyoka

2 Aug
Mike Nicol in conversation with Michele Rowe

Michéle Rowe: won the 2011 CWA Debut Dagger Award. Michele is writing South Africa’s second crime trilogy (Mike Nicol wrote the first). The first book in the trilogy What Hidden Lies will be launched at The Bloody Book Week. Michele Rowe is a scriptwriter for television and film. http://www.michelrowe.co.za

Mike Nicol: Journalist, writer and creator of SA’s only krimi page, Crime Beat, a journalist and writer, and convener of online writing courses on creative and non-fiction narrative. His Revenge Trilogy (Payback, Killer Country, Black Heart) is gaining stature abroad. For crime fiction news and interviews go to Crime Beat which is devoted to SA krimis, and more. A writer of stature and a wayward sense of humour, he has contributed, he has Apart from his crime writing, he is a writer of stature and his latest crime novel Cops & Robbers will be launched at the Bloody Book Week. http://mikenicol.bookslive.co.za/bout/

The link to the FB event http://www.facebook.com/events/356745727787886/
We are charging R120 per head for this event which includes a light buffet dinner available from 6pm. The authors will start promptly at 7.30pm. Please be seated well in advance, bookings please for catering purposes.

Michele Rowe and Mike Nicol

3 Aug
Barry Bateman and Alex Eliseev talking Cold Case and true crime in Africa

Barry Bateman: investigative EWN Pretoria-based newsman with fire in his belly. Broke the Oscar Pistorius story on 702, tweeter of superhuman skills. Writing Behind the Door – the Oscar & Reeva Story with Mandy Weiner

Alex Eliseev: Award-winning EWN hard news journalist; on a Taco Kuiper grant for his cold case book: The Murder of Betty Ketani, A Secret Breaks Free (2014) & part of the Barry Bateman/Mandy Weiner Oscar Pistorius bail hearing team http://alexeliseev.co.za/

We are charging R100 per head for this event, breakfast snacks will be served at the tables. Bookings only please, payment in advance. Authors will start promptly at 10am, seating from 8.30am
http://www.facebook.com/events/169116873269416/

Barry Bateman and Alex Eliseev

4 Aug
Peter James and Stuart MacBride in conversation with Margie Orford

Peter James: an international best-selling crime thriller novelist published in 36 languages, he has written nine Roy Grace novels (sales are astonishing: 13 million for one of these novels, 11 million for another) but there are stand alone novels as well. His most recent novel is Dead Man’s Time, a Roy Grace novel. He has a particular interest in science, medicine and the paranormal. Novels, all set in Brighton. http://www.peterjames.com

Stuart MacBride: award-winning tartan noir crime writer
Having failed abjectly at architecture/IT/graphic designer/undertaker/etcetera, Stuart began writing a wee book set in Aberdeen, Cold Granite. His anti hero cop is Det Sergeant Logan McRae and the book was snapped up by Harper Collins. His latest book is Close to the Bone, “a typically twisted tale of witchcraft, murder and delusion.” Dying Light, Broken Skin, Flesh House, Blind Eye, Dark Blood, Shatter the Bones and his latest book (Close to the Bone). http://www.stuartmacbride.com

Margie Orford: crime novelist, award-winning journalist, film director, children’s fiction and non-fiction, and patron of Rape Crisis
Margie Orford is a crime novelist, who is already an award winning journalist and film director, and author of children’s fiction, non-fiction and school text books. Born in London, she grew up in Namibia and South Africa.

We are charging R280 per head for this event which includes a light brunch to be served after the talk. Bookings only please, payment in advance. Please email me to confirm. Authors will start promptly at 10am, seating from 9am

The link to the FB event http://www.facebook.com/events/672938522732653/

Peter James and Stuart MacBride

To book just pop me an email to lollipops@telkomsa.net or call us on 0117825062
Love ‘n Lollipops
Mandi

Sex, Lies and Bloody Good Reads

From one gangster to another……..

Hello, Hello, Hello Puddings!

Officially we are half way through the year, half way through winter and we do live in exciting times. I know that is a Chinese curse but I think it is remarkably true at the moment. The American president has just jetted in and out with his entourage in tow, the country waits with baited breath for daily news on our beloved Madiba, the petrol price goes up and up and UPPPPPPP, sh*t literally is flying around and Glenn Agliotti is quite charming! You really were not expecting that comment were you? (yes, it was a rhetorical question)
June was a really lovely month at Indulgence or my staff probably think so given that I wasn’t here for the first bit but I hit the ground running when I got home and back into the swing of things.
I had the privilege of sitting and chatting to Michael Sears, one half of writing duo Michael Stanley about their new book, Deadly Harvest and Jo-Anne Richards about her new book, The Imagined Child. Both of these authors are great to chat to, knowledgeable, erudite and downright fabulous and so are their books. It was a really lovely evening and we had a very decent turnout which always makes me feel warm and fuzzy on the inside! I have posted a short video to YouTube of Jo-Anne Richards reading an excerpt from her book, The Imagined Child but for some reason my video of Michael Sears never came out so sadly I was unable to post that to YouTube as well. The link to the video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SccvhG-bn8M

An entertaining evening with Michael Stanley’s Michael Sears and Jo-Anne Richards

The second fabulous book event of June was with two delightful young men who have graced our doors before with their first book on Lolly Jackson, Sean Newman and Peter Piegl. Glenn Agliotti himself was here and gangster though he may be, he was still very charming, very affable and very upfront. Chatting to all three of them as fascinating and I really enjoyed the entire experience. The event was well attended and we wish them the best of luck. With special thanks to Jean Fryer of Penguin books for giving us a couple of giveaway books on the day and Marcia from Skoobs who arrived with a few Skoobs vouchers to give away as well. YUM!
There is no doubting that Glenn Agliotti is a great net-worker, as he describes himself to be. He is very likeable and incredibly charismatic. Regardless of the fact whether one feels that the book is an affront to the average workingman in the street, anyone is entitled to either tell their story of have their story told. Glenn in person tells his story well and I can understand completely how people are drawn to him. Looking at pictures of me standing next to him gazing into his eyes you would think that we were a couple in love (but maybe that’s just the effect I have on men hahahahahah)
It was great to meet Sean’s wife and daughter as well as his mum. Always good to meet THE mum to see where the kids come from! And girls sorry to tell you but the delicious Peter Piegl now has a delightful gorgeous girlfriend so he is off the market. Now I am starting to sound like Gwen Gill lol
These wonderful pictures are care of Jonathan Everitt also known to me as Batman

Glenn Agliotti, Peter Piegl and Sean Newman at Indulgence Cafe

I personally have just read the most delightful book that has yet to see the light of day on South African or other shelves, called Basha, Baby. This book was written by a “little old lady” called Lee Marcus whom I am dying to meet and have a chat with. It is the story of a Jewish family that begins in Denmark and ends in Lover’s Walk in Fordsburg, exactly where the Oriental Plaza stands today and where my daddy was born. It was un-put-down-able which is most unusual for me and I only finished it in the wee hours of the morning! Cover to cover in one day! We definitely need to get Lee into a chair at Indulgence so we can chat with her about this very human story
I promised you the low down on our champagne experience, so this is the link to the blog post. I will write about our food adventure in the next one. The Champagne blog http://wp.me/pVdYg-b5

So what is coming up @ Indulgence Café this month…………..

Margaret’s Daughter

Margaret’s Daughter, Friday, 5th July
Accomplished acoustic duo Margaret’s Daughter takes to the stage at Indulgence Cafe in Northcliff as part of their fascinating monthly soiree line-up for winter, on Friday 6th July at 7:30pm.
At R165 per person, the evening is a dinner and show package, with partings enjoying a delectable buffet dinner while the acoustic duo sweeps them away with Ami’s timeless songs and unique voice, accompanied by her rhythmic acoustic guitar playing in this intimate setting.
Once upon a time, not so long ago, Margaret had a daughter. She called her Adri-Mari, or Ami for short. Fast forward a couple of years and Ami has established herself as one of South Africa’s top singer-songwriters. Together with multi-instrumentalist and indie producer, Etienne Ghyoot, they are the Margaret’s Daughter duo that fans have come to know and love.

http://www.facebook.com/events/513574615363396/

Over the years, Ami and Etienne have paid their dues by performing literally hundreds of shows. They’ve shared the stage with most of South Africa’s top artists, have played most of South Africa’s major festivals and have even performed internationally (Mexico, England, Spain, Mozambique).
Check out Margaret’s Daughter here:
http://www.margaretsdaughter.com/video1.html

Margaret’s Daughter’s appearance at this event is being facilitated by The CoLab Network in association with Hit Music.
PERFORMANCE INFO
Friday 5th July, 7:30pm.
Buffet Dinner available from 6:30pm (included in the ticket price). Performance starts at 7:30pm.
No under 3’s for patron comfort.
Ticket price : R165 including a buffet dinner and performance
Bookings essential : 011 782 5063 or email: lollipops@telkomsa.net

Quiz Dinner 17th July

Quiz Dinner, Wednesday, 17th July
Our monthly quiz dinner will be on Wednesday 17th July. Get your team together and join us for a wonderful evening’s entertainment. The winning table will get 50% off the cost of their food. This is a very fun evening with yours truly, me, as your quiz mistress J The cost per head is R120 and includes a delicious light buffet . Please book your table so I know how many I am catering for
011 782 5063 or lollipops@telkomsa.net

http://www.facebook.com/events/355189061250332/

Pictures from the last market

Twisted Market 20th July
It is time once again for the quarterly Fetish and Kink Market, now known at the Twisted Market! For those who are interested in the slightly different, the slightly unusual, the downright odd this is the place for you to come shopping. Just three little hours from 2-5pm on Saturday 20th July. Come browse, come shop, come visit with a whole bunch of other people. There are books, paddles, carpet beaters, cake, burgers and coffee and some awesome kraft beers to imbibe. If you would like a stall please pop me an email lollipops@telkomsa.net . You may have to dress warm, it is the winter market after all

http://www.facebook.com/events/143666769161002/

The League of Beers

Kraft Beer Tasting in conjunction with the League of Beers, Wednesday, 31st July
The details of this event are not yet quite finalized however there will be delicious kraft beers to taste under the guidance of Rob Heyns of the League of Beers. Rob is specially coming up from Cape Town, dinner will be included and a talk of some shape or variety given. In essence I am pretty sure this event is mostly of interest to men but ladies please prove me wrong and come join the boys as they work their way through some beers! I will send out a follow up email with the actual event details and the cost etc, so watch your inbox! NO FB event for this quite yet!

Celebrate the 4th of July with us, a themed dinner

Thursday Menu for July

4th July USA Independence Dinner
Pumpkin and cumin soup with home baked bread
Southern fried chicken with mashed potatoes and coleslaw salad
Or
Philly cheese steak sandwich with jalapenos and coleslaw salad
Or
Vegetarian hot dog with American mustard and tomato sauce
Key lime pie

11th July
Sundried tomato soup with croutons
Thai green chicken curry with jasmine rice
Or
Spaghetti and meatballs in brinjal and baby marrow sauce
Or
Stuffed baked potatoes with butter beans, spinach and feta
Chocolate brownies and cream

18th July
Thick Vegetable soup with home baked rolls
Chicken quarters roasted in honey and lemon with roast potatoes and vegetables
Or
Mince stuffed peppers with mashed potatoes
Or
Vegetarian stuffed butternuts with mashed potatoes
Individual Chocolate mousse cake

25th July
Thai sweet potato soup
Roast beef, roast potatoes and minted peas
Or
Shrimp and chicken pasta bake with mushrooms
Or
Mushroom and nut vegetarian patties
Apple and cinnamon fritters with cream

The Bloody Book Week

Coming up………..In conjunction with Jenny Crwys-Williams we have the Bloody Book Week starting at the very end of July and going into the first week end in August with some really top South African Authors. We have asked for the two international authors Stuart Mc Bride and Peter James, as well as the cream of the South African crop including Mike Nicol, Julian Rademeyer, Mtutuzeli Nyoka and the 702 reporters Barry Bateman and Alexi Eliseev. Four events and four days of jam packed action! Watch this space for the events updates or check out our FB Page TheIndulgenceCafe or our website http://www.indulgencecafe.co.za

No live music first Friday because of Bloody Book Week but the first Friday in September brings us the one and only Lionel Bastos all the way from Cape Town! Yehaaaaaaaaaaa start spring off with a bounce in your step!

And that my fine feathered ones is all from me this month! Thanks so much for staying tuned to the good ship Lollipop. Stay warm, stay mad and have an absolutely festive time no matter what you do or when!

Love ‘n Lollipops
Mandi