Recipes

Roast Lamb, Summer Christmas celebration with good wines to pair, that you will love.

Recipes, Wine / By Melanie van Schalkwyk

Are you enjoying a family Christmas at home? Here’s a delicious roast lamb recipe perfect for any special occasion, including a summer Christmas celebration. Roast Leg of Lamb Ingredients Instructions Enjoy your delicious roast lamb! It’s perfect for a festive summer Christmas meal. Roast lamb pairs wonderfully with a variety of wines, and Le Pommier …

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Have your kids enjoyed a kiddies’ pairing at Le Pommier Wine Estate yet?

Child Friendly, Recipes, Restaurant, Wine, Winelands / By Nichelle Swanepoel

Don’t fear. Our very popular kiddies’ pairings are still available for the rest of the Summer! Kids can enjoy their own pairings whilst the adults have a wine tasting, South African Food & Wine Pairing or a Pizza & Wine Pairing. Pizza & Wine Pairing for adults. Danish Feta, caramelized onions and olives (the SAUVY) …

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Delicious & Easy Christmas Lunch Ideas to enjoy with your family this season.

Recipes / By Nichelle Swanepoel

Christmas decorations and music are starting to surface already. Everyone is beginning to plan their Christmas lunch menus. Have you got any ideas yet? If you want to take the day off from cooking and spend it with your family, why not book a table at Le Pommier Wine Estate? Below is a menu for …

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Our famous and well-loved Oxtail Recipe.

Leave a Comment / Recipes, Restaurant, Wine / By Nichelle Swanepoel

A delicious, authentic and easy dish to make. This tender braised oxtail meat is designed to be cooked slowly and then leisurely enjoyed with friends, complemented by a good bottle of Le Pommier MAC Cabernet Franc/Malbec blend. Ingredients 2kg Oxtail 250g Onions 250g Carrots 80g Celery 250g Tomato Paste 3ml …

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Good Reasons to enjoy a family meal at Le Pommier Wine Estate.

Leave a Comment / Child Friendly, Recipes, Restaurant, Winelands / By Nichelle Swanepoel

For many families, eating a family meal at a restaurant is a regular occurrence. For others, a rarity. The significance of sitting at the table as a family for mealtime cannot be overlooked, it is appealing for various reasons in today’s busy and fast-paced lifestyles. Our children grow up, and our lives add more layers, …

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Do you know what is Bobotie?

Leave a Comment / Recipes, Restaurant / By Nichelle Swanepoel

This blog is for all those interested in the South African traditional dish Bobotie. The recipe and cooking techniques are discussed, along with tips and tricks on making it perfect and delicious every time. The origin of the word Bobotie is contentious. The Afrikaans etymological dictionary claims the probable origin is the Malayan word boemboe, which …

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Pairing Wine With Food confuses you? Here is how to.

Leave a Comment / Recipes, Wine, Winelands / By Nichelle Swanepoel

In this Food & Wine Pairing blog, we share tips and ideas on how to pair wine with different types of food. 1. Food and wine pairing work well together. Good wine is the perfect complement to a good meal. 2. The key to pairing food and wine together is to know the difference between …

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What is Christmas without Trifle?

2 Comments / Recipes / By Nichelle Swanepoel

The festive season has arrived, and it is a beautiful time to be jolly. Friends and family members around a table enjoy delicious food and reflect on the year coming to an end. Spend Christmas enjoying a Black Forest Trifle, a delicious alternative to your average trifle? We found the perfect recipe for you and …

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How to make the perfect Cocktail?

Leave a Comment / Recipes / By Nichelle Swanepoel

What is summer without a Cocktail? Summer is here; there are no excuses not to make your homemade Cocktail—the perfect drink for a celebration, event, or just relaxing by the pool. A cocktail is a mixed drink typically made with distilled liquor (such as brandy, cachaça, gin, rum, tequila, vodka, or whiskey) as a base …

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The Best Braai Broodjie for Braai Day this year!

Leave a Comment / Recipes / By Nichelle Swanepoel

South Africans are well known for braai and any day is good for a braai day. Whatever the season, there is always an opportunity for succulent braaied meat. How to make the best Braai Broodjie: This recipe serves 5, just enough when inviting friends over or make it double if you are more. The more …

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