Innholdsfortegnelse for January/February 2022 i Franschhoek Life

taste Enjoy delicious and relaxing country-style picnics under the majestic oaks in the beautifully landscaped sculpture gardens at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate. Each box is laden with farm fresh produce and seasonal goodies. experience Become a Winemaker for a day and learn the noble art of wine blending. Create your own bottle of wine to take home or enjoy with dinner at Café Franschhoek. A must-do on any Franschhoek visit! discover Start the year on an adventurous note with Boschendal outdoor experiences. Explore the farm on foot with guided hikes or go horseback riding while The Treehouse playground will entertain little ones for hours. This working farm has plenty of fun for the whole family.…

JANUARY 8,15,29 DRIVE IN CINEMA AT BOSCHENDAL Enjoy the start of the silver screen under the stars. Pack the family and friends and come to Boschendal’s drive in cinema. Book a picnic basket, visit the Deli for dinner or meander through the great selection of farm-fresh eats and treats stalls. R250 per car with two people, R80pp/p extra. 8 January – Life of Pi 15 January – The Incredibles 29 January – Black Panther INFO www.boschendal.com DAILY PICNICS AT GRANDE PROVENCE Expect farm baked ciabatta, hummus, preserves, pesto, onion marmalade, olives; salad of tender seasonal vegetables, spiced chickpeas, celery & rosa tomato, shaved parmesan; roasted chicken and rosemary pie; trout arancini, corn arancini, aioli mayo; charcuterie & Forest Hill cheese; seasonal fruit jar and chocolate brownies. Prepaid bookings essential. R600…

We don’t often think about the time, passion and work that has gone into the meals we enjoy on a daily basis. From a salad to a perfectly prepared cut of meat – every bite has a story to tell. At Boschendal, their soil to fork food philosophy is something that is not only held very close to their hearts and celebrated across the various eateries and outlets, but also a vital element of this working farm’s success and a critical element to them setting a global benchmark for an authentic experience. Recently, the stellar agriculture team achieved a slew of awards at the The Western Cape Prestige Agri Awards. Hosted annually by the the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA), the awards serve as a means of acknowledging the…

CELEBRATE SUMMER WITH IRRESISTIBLE AL FRESCO TREATS AT MOUNT NELSON, A BELMOND HOTEL Renowned Chef Rudi Liebenberg has curated a range of tempting al fresco experiences, from picnics and afternoon teas to Harvest Tables and sparkling moments on the Planet Bar terrace. Picnics in the gardens; Artful afternoon tea; Al fresco dining on the terrace; cocktails at the Planet Bar; Harvest Table in the Garden and after all the indulgence, relax at the Blissful Librisa Spa. Bookings at www.belmond.com/hotels/africa/southafrica/cape-town/belmond-mount-nelson-hotel INSPIRIT Musgrave Crafted Spirits, known for disrupting the luxury spirits industry, has launched INSPIRIT – an aromatic, alcohol-free infusion made with 12 rare botanicals inspired by the ancient spice route of Africa. After many hours of tinkering and experimenting INSPIRIT is distinctive in flavour, pink in colour, and delivers a light and…

Newly launched wine brand, Vineyard Friends connects the wine drinker with the natural wildlife and sustainable practices that underpin its winemaking principles. The new range, which includes four wines; Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Pinotage and Merlot Malbec, is vegan friendly and 100% GMO free. Vineyard Friends is dedicated to the unique animals of the Cape Winelands that make the precious vineyards their home: the Grey Duiker, the Cape Grey Mongoose, the Bat Eared Fox and the Grey Heron. Each animal plays an integral role in the lifecycle of the vineyard, from maintaining soil health to removing pests. This not only ensures a healthy harvest but limits the need for pesticides. And it’s not just these incredible cape creatures who are doing their part to create a more sustainable option for…

In January Leopard’s Leap is doing things light and bright! Brave the heat with a cool and colourful sweetcorn gazpacho and enjoy it with the delightful and refreshing lower alcohol of the Leopard’s Leap Chescato or if you are going all dry, pour a glass of Leopard’s Leap Natura De-Alcoholised Classic White. SWEETCORN GAZPACHO INGREDIENTS 3 sweet corn, kernels and juices, reserve 1/3 cup for garnish2 yellow tomatoes, chopped (300g)1 yellow pepper seeded, and chopped1 cup cucumber, peeled and chopped¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons sherry vinegar1 tsp sea salt freshly ground black pepper, to taste FOR GARNISH: reserved corn kernels½ cup sliced cherry tomatoes chopped basil natural yoghurt METHOD · In a blender, combine the corn, tomato, pepper, cucumber, olive oil, sherry vinegar, salt, and pepper and blend until…

Gaynor Galbraith Neill – Managing Director/Owner of Cruise Vacations reviews her recent trip on board the new Silver Moon. While launching World Cruise 2023, the Chief Marketing Officer of Silversea Cruises quoted Hemingway when asked about resumption of services “Gradually, then one day suddenly” … I have recited those words over and over because, in these unprecedented times, all that could be done was to plan for the safe resumption of voyages, so that when the time came, we would be prepared and ready to get people back to their travels. Sitting on the pool deck of the brand-new Silver Moon, gradually has become suddenly, it’s almost a little overwhelming. Over the past eighteen months, travel had become so difficult to even imagine but when Silversea Cruises finally resumed services…