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…
Layered Black Forest pancake stack with cherries and whipped chocolate ganache is the ultimate breakfast indulgence. Why not combine some of the best things in the world – chocolate, cream and pancakes – into one delectable treat? You deserve it! To make this dish even more delicious, we recommend making your own pancakes instead of going store-bought.
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…
American crumpets with salted caramel sauce and poached pears are the perfect start to your day. A thicker, smaller version of our traditional pancakes, American pancakes are also called crumpets, flapjacks and pikelets. They can be sweet or savoury (omit the sugar if serving with a savoury topping) and make either a fabulous breakfast or dessert dish. Make your mixture the night before and cover it overnight, or sneak out of bed a little early to give it that hour to rest.
The humble mushroom can be found in many forms, from the exotic to your trusty button variety, but no matter which you prefer, they are all jam-packed with goodness. A portobello mushroom burger and chips is a great way to enjoy some delicious flavours and health benefits. Because of their unique classification, mushrooms also offer a distinctive nutrient profile. They contain nutrients not found in many plants as well as those found in many animal products. Nutrient composition is dependent on the variety, cultivation technique and maturity at harvest. Vegetarians should definitely increase their intake as mushrooms contain 3,3g per 100g of protein – more than most vegetables. They’re also low in carbs and kilojoules and full of fibre. …
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…