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 …
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. …
Pairing Wine With Food confuses you? Here is how to. Read More »
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, …
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 …
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 …
The Best Braai Broodjie for Braai Day this year! Read More »
Craving a Cocktail, but it’s just too cold outside for that. No problem, we found great Cocktail recipes for you to try at home. Have you ever had a Hot Cocktail? Definitely something to try! We just love this Pear …
It is that time of the year that the vineyard on the estate turns into this beautiful autumn wonderworld! And soon after, all the leaves will fall off, and the beautiful life of the Grapevine Cycle will start all over …
“Breakfast is the first meal of the day eaten after waking up, usually in the morning. The word in English refers to breaking the fasting period of the previous night. There is a strong likelihood for one or more “typical”, …
mosbolletjie, noun A sweetish bun, made with the yeast of partially fermented grape- or raisin-juice, often flavoured with aniseed and eaten fresh or as a rusk; mos-biscuit. When you hear the word mosbolletjie – you think, yum! Mosbolletjies are true …
The days are warmer, and everybody is feeling the festive season peeking around the corner. This means more dinners around the braai and yes…there is also the, “What must I make with the braai tjops? We can’t only eat that!” …
Perfect Salads to match any Braai this festive season Read More »
With everything going on in the world at the moment, we all wonder if we will still have a salary at the end of the month to buy food with and if we will be able to feed our families …
Now more than ever we all need a few budget meal recipes Read More »
Le Pommier meaning ‘The Apple Tree’ in French was an apple orchard once; it was a part of the 300-year-old Zorgvliet farm before. Today you will still find a couple of these apple trees – scattered on Le Pommier farm. …
Le Pommier’s delicious Apple Pudding Cake Recipe Read More »
1 June is World Milk Day, and what better way to celebrate than with comforting melkkos?
“Comfort food”… see, you’re already smiling inside! Our Winelands comfort food will certainly warm you up on a winter’s day or night. Combine with a good bottle of Le Pommier wine, friends and family next to our fireplaces, and you …
cosy up this winter with le Pommier’s Wineland comfort food. Read More »
An easy recipe to make one pot Greek Chicken.
Try this sweet and simple yet very comforting and scrumptious old fashioned dessert. INGREDIENTS 2 cups flour (500 ml)3 teaspoons baking powder (15 ml)1 teaspoon salt1⁄2 cup butter (1 stick or 125 g or 4 oz)2 eggs, beatenmilk, a few …
With the #lockdown still going on, we are all starting to crave our favourite takeaway meals. Mouth-watering pizza with lots of cheese or a burger with rustic fries, yes – that is almost everyone’s Friday Night, whether that’s take-aways or …
We all love Lamb Shank, but we really never make it at home, because it’s just too time-consuming. We have a really easy, yummy recipe we make at Le Pommier and our guests just love it. See below our slow-roasted …
What better way is there to celebrate Easter, than with family & friends. Just don’t forget the Hot Cross Buns! Hot Cross Buns are sweet rolls, lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg and studded with tangy craisins or raisins. The …
An easy to follow bread recipe ideal for winter soups or at a braai in summer.
Milk tart meaning milk pie or milk tart. Originated from our Dutch heritage in the 1960s when Dutch Settlers started to share their favourite dessert recipe. Today no traditional South African celebration, bake sale or bazaar will be perfect without a ‘melktert’ on the dessert table.
Our gluhwein recipe is incredibly easy to make and will certainly take away the chill. Everyone has their opinion on whether you should use good wine vs. cheap wine for cooking. We believe you shouldn’t cook with wine you won’t drink, and the same applies to our gluhwein.
Soup and Wine Pairing should be on your to do list this winter! Soup and wine pairing might seem like an odd combination, but the ingredients in the pot dictate the perfect pairing. Very much the same principle you would …
Poached pears in Red Wine is the perfect dessert option for cold winter nights. How to make poached pears: Ingredients 4 firm pears 1 bottle Le Pommier Red Blend wine 3 cups water 1 vanilla bean 1 cinnamon stick 2 …
Summer is in full swing! The perfect way to celebrate these hot days is with a deliciously refreshing Summer Wine Cocktail. We’ve listed our top Summer Wine Cocktails: Strawberry-Grapefruit Rosé Summer Wine Cocktail Our firm favourite! (Makes 1 glass) Ingredients: …
If you haven’t tried our Sticky Pork Belly yet — you’ve missed out! A very popular dish at our Le Pommier Restaurant and we just had to share the recipe. It’s very straightforward and you’ll be the talk of the town …
The big day is upon us, and we would like to celebrate #MargaritaDay with an interesting Le Pommier twist! White Wine Margaritas — it’s brilliant, it’s delicious and it will definitely impress your friends! 🙂 This recipe serves 6 and …
Having a picnic with the family or that someone special in your life is an excellent idea. But we all have that frustrating question of “What to make?” that keeps us from taking the picnic leap, and this can be stressful! Tips …
One of the top sellers on our menu is our famous Chicken Pie. We had so many requests for the recipe that we decided to make it official and share it with everyone. This is an old family recipe carried …
Bobotie is a quintessential South African dish, having been served since the Cape of Good Hope was just a colony. It is easiest to describe as a dish with a fruity taste with only a hint of curry. At Le Pommier Restaurant, …
South Africans love eating and love drinking wine. We share a list of some of the greatest traditional South African meals you should try.
