Or, as this post could also have been titled 'hello, dream blogging assignment'. In life 'pre-blog', I lived in Knysna, briefly - dabbling in hospitality, I managed a 5* guest house for a season - this was five years ago, and I haven't been back since.
I had put my Knysna experience firmly in a box, sealed it and packed it in the deep crevices of my mind, where I expected it to stay - until I received the most wonderful email asking me if I would like to write about the food highlights of this year's Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival. Not from press releases or stock photographs - but by spending four days at the festival, feasting.
It's tough sharing such amazing news, without making you hate me a little (I completely understand if you do, though). I'll be doing 'preparation posts' beforehand - including recipes from top Knysna chefs, tips on what to pack for the festival, highlights for families and adventurers - and maybe even a chance for you to find the best oyster gems in Cape Town.
These are my highlights so far for the four days I'll be there:
In between I will be feasting on meals and interviews with some of Knysna's top
chefs, meeting the Knysna Green Chefs, and hopefully (hopefully) visiting the Knysna Elephant Park. A little obsessed with elephants, so hoping I can squeeze this one in. Although, considering the 'professional eating' that is to be done, they may soon recognise me as one of their own...
Am I excited? Ridiculously. I'm honoured to be writing about this for you and can't wait to share the delicious days to come. In the meantime - time to feast our eyes :
Note : I will be hosted by Fine Places PR and the Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival. All reviews and opinions will be my own.
HOW exciting!!! YAY :)
ReplyDeleteI am soo proud of you .... AND extremely excited for you. Can't wait to follow you around the oyster festival via your blog. Well done!!
ReplyDeleteLucky girl! You will be great! xox
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