“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 »
“Date night” noun “A prearranged occasion on which an established couple, especially one with children, go for a night out together – date night. Every married couple needs a break from their daily routine from time to time to keep …
You have been working so hard this year, don’t put the stress on you for having Christmas this year at your place. Rather just close the cookbooks and pick up your phone and call a Restaurant or Wine Estate, so …
Le Pommier Wine Estate is open again for business and we welcome you back to our beautiful home in the Banhoek Valley. The COVID-19 protocol that we have put in place is for the safety and reassurance of staff and …
Le Pommier Wine Estate is situated just outside Stellenbosch on the Helshoogte Pass towards Franschhoek. This family-friendly, wine farm boasts magnificent mountain views. It offers a restaurant, various accommodation options (including self-catering units), a wine tasting area (that we are busy …
New Food and Wine pairings at Le Pommier Wine Estate 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 »
“We are all in this together.” You see this slogan everywhere in the media. And if you come to think about it, we are all in this. Don’t believe that if you are trying to stay healthy, clean and safe, …
HOW YOU CAN HELP A SMALL BUSINESS DURING COVID-19 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 »
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 …
An easy to follow bread recipe ideal for winter soups or at a braai in summer.
For us at Le Pommier Wine Estate, pizza is one of those foods that we never get tired of eating. And who is not always in the mood for pizza? We recently built our own authentic wood fire pizza oven, …
Enjoy a delicious Le Pommier pizza on your next visit! Read More »
Investing time to create romance in your relationship is vital to achieving a satisfying love life. Even if you think your ideas are trivial, your partner will be pleased that you took the effort to do something loving for them. …
South Africans can really braai anything, and it’s more than a meal, it is a tradition. A braai is about being South African, and so is a spitbraai.
A few ideas of what to do with the kids during the summer holiday.
We have rounded up at least 13 reasons why you should visit Le Pommier Wine Estate this Festive Season. Make your reservation early before it is too late. Welcome the New Year while enjoying a South African Spit Braai and …
Quite a few good reasons to visit Le Pommier Wine Estate this Festive Season. Read More »
Taking little children out for a meal in public is sometimes tricky and not always quite an enjoyable proposition. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly atmosphere, somewhere for the children to play, healthy more exciting children’s meals why not try …
Le Pommier welcomes families with open arms, your perfect family-friendly venue. Read More »
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.
1. Spitbraai on New Year With New Year approaching we are having a party at Le Pommier right where everyone can enjoy the festivities. A mouthwatering Spitbraai prepared by our fantastic team and a night filled with fun and dancing …
10 Reasons to visit Le Pommier this Festive Season 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. In …
Comfort food is what we think of when the day was just too hard and you want to break down and cry or when you miss mom’s food. It’s the food of all food and the one thing you must …
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 …
Le Pommier is a child-friendly wine estate with an outdoor play area as well as pizza and juice tasting for the kids.
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 …
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, …
Wine and cheese may be ageless pairing companions but the Cape Winelands have some far more creative pairing options for wine and food. here is a selection of Cape Wineland Wine pairing trends that we love.
Le Pommier Restaurant has its very own vegetable garden, overlooking beautiful views of the Stellenbosch winelands, which chefs regularly visit for fresh produce. Growing your own garden as a restaurant or chef… gives you the edge in the kitchen. It’s …
Le Pommier’s protips: growing a herb & vegetable garden Read More »
Christmas in the Winelands with a buffet, Christmas lunch, a braai or a selection of options ideal for everyone.
