The Collection

Groot Constantia

Veronique Rossouw — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:24:19 +0000

Just a short 10 minutes’ drive from The Cellars-Hohenort is our country’s oldest wine producing estate – Groot Constantia. A wonderful example of our Cape Dutch heritage, the estate offers a number of attractions well worth enjoying! The estate has known both turbulence and glory during its long history. It was first owned by the Dutch [...]

Game on with Peter Tempelhoff

Veronique Rossouw — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:19:36 +0000

Peter Tempelhoff, the executive chef of The Collection by Liz McGrath; and Gerald van der Walt, head chef of The Greenhouse are currently in the process of implementing a new tasting menu with a focus on game. “South Africa’s abundant game and wild produce is almost unparalleled the world over,” said Peter. “We feel that [...]

Chocolate fondant recipe from The Cellars-Hohenort

Veronique Rossouw — Sat, 11 May 2013 06:32:08 +0000

Happy Mother’s Day! Most mums the world over love chocolate; so treat her with this melt-y chocolate fondant on her special day. Delia Harbottle, the head chef of The Conservatory, shared this decadent recipe with us. We hope you enjoy this dessert, and if you make it for your mom please share itwith us on Facebook page, [...]

The Ultimate Africa Experience

Veronique Rossouw — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:03:03 +0000

Relais & Châteaux’s Route du Bonheur or ‘roads to happiness’ have long been a part of the five-star European travel itinerary; in the same spirit there are so many amazing, experiential destinations to explore and combine in Africa. In order to showcase these one-of-a-kind experiences we’re highlighting these routes starting with The Ultimate Africa Experience. [...]

Relais & Châteaux’s Diner des Grand Chefs – the night that was

Veronique Rossouw — Fri, 03 May 2013 08:28:49 +0000

In April, Relais & Châteaux Grand Chef Peter Tempelhoff accompanied by head chef of The Greenhouse, Gerald van der Walt, jetted off to London for the Relais & Châteaux’s Diner des Grand Chefs 2013. 46 Grand Chefs from across the globe descended on the British Capital for a whirlwind culinary tour, that saw them playing [...]

Breaking bread on Table Mountain

Veronique Rossouw — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:16:27 +0000

The Table of Peace and Unity is a unique, annual event on Table Mountain in a spectacular location, high up, with sweeping views of Cape Town. Taking place on 12 May 2013, three of our chefs—Peter Tempelhoff, Delia Harbottle and Gerald van der Walt—will cook up a storm for 700 people seated at one long [...]

Chefs Who Share

Veronique Rossouw — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:33:09 +0000

This September Peter Tempelhoff will take part in ‘Chefs Who Share – the art of giving’. He’ll be among 14 of South Africa’s top chefs who will come together at Cape Town’s City Hall to cook for the black tie charity event on 05 September 2013. The evening is all about ‘sharing’, so two chefs will [...]

The Martini

Veronique Rossouw — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:59:32 +0000

There are few drinks that conjure up an image of elegance and glamour quite like the martini does. The cocktail’s origins is a matter of hot debate—some say it originated around 1900, and was inspired by a classic drink of the time, The Martinez. The other school of thought is that the martini was named [...]

Recipe: Oxtail Agnolotti with Parmesan Cheese Sauce

Veronique Rossouw — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:02:55 +0000

The days and nights are slowly but surely getting colder, and what better way to celebrate the autumnal weather than with hearty comfort food? The chefs from The Plettenberg have shared this recipe with us for Oxtail Agnolotti with Parmesan Cheese Sauce: a delicious dish with butter-soft oxtail, rich cheese sauce and warming saffron spice. [...]

Overberg origins

Veronique Rossouw — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:58:53 +0000

The Overberg is an area of natural contrasts; from the deep green apple orchards of Elgin to the sweeping canola fields of Caledon, and the rugged mountainous coast of Hermanus where marine life flourishes in abundance. The nature is at once diverse and awe-inspiring, and the team of chefs at The Marine Hotel translate this [...]