Situated in the heart of the Overberg farming region, Swellendam is a restful stopover for travellers exploring the Garden Route. By Ingrid Casson [wp_gmaps lat=”-34.009981″ lng=”20.430107″] About two hours’ drive north-east of Cape Town on the N2, halfway to George, the Overberg opens up into a sea of golden wheat fields enveloped by the majestic Langeberg mountain range. It’s wheat, wool, canola and youngberry country, with vineyards fed by the Breede River. The region is a delight for adventurers, hikers and foodies, and the town of Swellendam makes for an ideal base from which to explore. Schoone Oordt Country House…
Although they would make beautiful garnish, frangipane flowers don’t feature in these pancakes with frangipane filling and caramelised naartjies. Instead, ‘frangipane’ refers to the delectable almond cream filling. These…
Malay sago pudding with coconut sugar is full of sweet, tropical flavours. Your taste-buds will be convinced that you’re enjoying this yummy dessert on a beach at sunset. But the truth is that it’s just as delicious at anywhere, anytime.
Galettes with figs and blue cheese is an elegant breakfast dish. Galettes originate from Brittany in France and are made using buckwheat flour. They often have a savoury filling,…
Give your standard starchy side a spicy kick! Mini roast potatoes with cumin give an exciting new flavour dimension to a family favourite dish. Select even-sized biggish new potatoes. Roast potatoes are best served straight from the oven.
Green beans with buttered almonds are a classic. This retro dish has been a staple at elegant dinner parties throughout the decades, and is still just as popular.…
Print Recipe Salad with grilled goat’s milk cheese and French vinaigrette Serves: 6 Cooking Time: 25 mins Ingredients 3 x 100g rolls of goat's milk cheese olive oil 1 punnet mixed rocket, baby spinach and watercress a handful of fresh nasturtium leaves, if available French vinaigrette Instructions 1 Slice each cheese roll into three and
This chicken with sherry and shallot sauce pairs well with a full-bodied, oaked Chenin Blanc – packed with sweet pear and apple flavours.
Resting the leg of lamb after cooking, and then carving, is the real art. The correct preparation by the butcher makes carving a breeze. Do not cut the…