It has been an interesting trip so far. Normally, when I arrive in South Africa I am full of energy, I run up Table Mountain multiple times, always on the go. This time...not so much. When we stepped off the plane in Cape Town and I felt like I had a head on collision with a semi. My body was wrecked, I was hacking up various shades of green (sorry for the detail) and I wanted to do nothing more than sleep. I did sleep. I think I slept through my first three days here. I am finally just about to start feeling better, and now Charlie is getting sick. What a bummer. So, I figure we can use this time to just relax and heal.

On another note, I figured I could do a few posts about local food that neatly fit onto my paleo plate. Today, Cape Gooseberry. I first tasted these little treats about five years ago when a flat mate purchased them at the local market in downtown Rondebosch. I wasn't a huge fan the first time I had them, but they have grown on me. Much like many of the Cape specialties. These little berries are about the size of a marble, sweet when ripe with a bit of tartness. Perfect for summer. I have yet to try the Cape Gooseberry in any form other than in its raw, whole form... perhaps it will make its way into a dish in the future. I am curious to see if these can be found a the Berkeley Bowl. If not I might have a note for the suggestion box.