Launching The
Diving by popular columnist, Helen Walne.
It tells of her
tortuous relationship with her brother, Richard, who couldn’t resist the lure
of death.
Date Thursday
8 May
Time 12 Noon for 12:30
Venue Buitenverwachting
Restaurant
Helen Walne was
born in England and has lived in South Africa, Argentina and Scotland. An
award-winning columnist and writer now based in Cape Town, Helen’s work has
appeared in various magazines and newspapers such as The Sunday Times, The Mail
& Guardian and Fair Lady, as well as in The Bed Book of Short Stories,
published in 2010. You may have enjoyed her regular column in the Cape
Argus…
Helen’s book is one you won’t want to put down. Most of us have had to deal with the
death of a loved one, the book is a warm and beautifully written account of her
experience.
Beautifully told, it is an achingly personal account of
the inner turmoil of those who are left behind after a loved one’s suicide, and
of dealing with grief, fear, isolation and depression. But it also tells of
hope, recovery and learning to live without the person who has left them. The Diving demystifies the taboos
surrounding a topic that little is spoken, let alone written, about.
This moving,
sometimes amusing book is the story of letting go of the hand wilfully sliding
beneath the surface.
‘An extraordinary exploration of loss and
resilience, and a vital read.’
Henrietta Rose-Innes
More holidays on the way and then the election the day
before the lunch! I am sure we will need some light relief! Join us for some of
that!
Phone Sandy on 021 685 8016 or email sandybailey@telkomsa.net
R250 per person fully inclusive. Superb menu accompanied by Buitenverwachting's elegant wines...
Amuse Bouche
Poached
Norwegian Salmon Terrine backed in Puff Pastry
with Sauce Hollandaise
Main Course
Wiener
Tafelspitz
with its
rational garnishes
Dessert
Yoghurt,
Chocolate, Mango & Raspberry Toertchen
with
its own Coulis
Friandise & Filter Coffee
Note from Chef Patron Edgar Osojnik
What is Wiener
Tafelspitz?
"This was Emperor
(in the German Language Kaiser) Franz Josef’s favourite meal.
Wiener means Viennese
Tafelspitz
is: boiled Beef Rump Tails
Traditional
garnishes:
Roasted potatoes,
creamed spinach, carrots, celeriac, bone marrow
prepared a
special way - horse radish sauce & chive sauce
Served in a soup
bowl Sauces with little of its own Bouillon, roast potatoes & sauces will be
served separately."
