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, already you’re smiling inside! Our Winelands comfort food specials 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 …
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. A perfect comfort food pudding we have just added to our winter menu. INGREDIENTS 2 cups flour (500 ml)3 teaspoons baking powder (15 ml)1 teaspoon salt1⁄2 cup …
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. Well no-one can use that excuse during the lockdown. We have a really easy, yummy recipe we make at Le Pommier and …
What better way is there to celebrate Easter, than with family & friends. Just don’t forget the Hot Cross Buns! During #Lockdown with all this spare time on your hands why not bake your own… Hot Cross Buns are sweet rolls, lightly …
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 (Merlot blend) 3 cups water 1 vanilla bean 1 cinnamon …
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.
