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There’s something quietly magical about mushroom season in the Cape Winelands. After the first winter rains, the forest ...
14/08/2026

There’s something quietly magical about mushroom season in the Cape Winelands. After the first winter rains, the forest floor at Delheim Wine Estate & Garden Restaurant comes alive with wild mushrooms, hidden beneath pine needles, tucked between fallen branches, waiting to be found.

Every winter, usually between June and August, foragers head into Delheim’s mountain forests on the slopes of the Simonsberg, baskets in hand, in search of the more than 20 species that grow here.

A beautiful reminder that winter has its own kind of abundance. 🍄🌲

Bright citrus, nutty poppy seeds, and a surprising finish of crisp basil. 🍋 A cake that’s light, fragrant, and just a li...
04/08/2026

Bright citrus, nutty poppy seeds, and a surprising finish of crisp basil. 🍋 A cake that’s light, fragrant, and just a little unexpected—where every bite balances sweet, fresh, and herbaceous notes. Perfect with a slow afternoon coffee.

🍰 by Lara Meter
📷 by Hanneke Schutte
🍷 selection by Nolene Nel

“There are too many ideas and things and people. Too many directions to go. I was starting to believe the reason it matt...
31/07/2026

“There are too many ideas and things and people. Too many directions to go. I was starting to believe the reason it matters to care passionately about something, is that it whittles the world down to a more manageable size.” - Susan Orlean
“Adaptation” (2002)

Golden, crispy choux pastry shells puffed to perfection, packed with cool, velvety cream, and drenched in a warm, glossy...
21/07/2026

Golden, crispy choux pastry shells puffed to perfection, packed with cool, velvety cream, and drenched in a warm, glossy chocolate glaze. Pure dessert magic in one bite.

The Shells: Pipe choux pastry dough into small mounds and bake until they puff up, turn golden brown, and become completely hollow inside.
The Filling: Let the pastry shells cool completely, then poke a small hole in the bottom and fill them with vanilla pastry cream or whipped cream.
The Topping: Finish the rolls by dipping the tops generously into a warm, glossy chocolate ganache.

🧁 by Lara Meter
📷 by Hanneke Schutte
🍷 selection by Nolene Nel

Cast iron, woodsmoke, farm horizons, afternoon light, and unhurried hearts. And, as always, beautiful food by Lara Meter...
17/07/2026

Cast iron, woodsmoke, farm horizons, afternoon light, and unhurried hearts. And, as always, beautiful food by Lara Meter Robyn

A slow, meaningful life is about prioritizing quality over quantity and depth over speed. Good food, good wine, good fri...
15/07/2026

A slow, meaningful life is about prioritizing quality over quantity and depth over speed. Good food, good wine, good friends and meaningful conversations. ✨💛🌱

Oh the joy of moseying around the OZCFarm market on a lazy Sunday morning. Farm fresh produce, delicious rooibos tea and...
13/07/2026

Oh the joy of moseying around the OZCFarm market on a lazy Sunday morning. Farm fresh produce, delicious rooibos tea and oodles of sweet treats. Cape Town heaven. ✨🔥🍰💫🌱

Creamy, velvety cheesecake topped with a tumble of sweet-tart mixed berries. Every slice is rich, tart and just the righ...
10/07/2026

Creamy, velvety cheesecake topped with a tumble of sweet-tart mixed berries. Every slice is rich, tart and just the right balance of indulgence and brightness. Paired with the award-winning vegan friendly 🌱 Flagstone Wines 🍓🫐

🍰 by Lara Meter
📸 by Hanneke Schutte
🍷 selection by Nolene Nel

A Moroccan feast. Moroccan cuisine is a vibrant, aromatic fusion of Berber, Arab, Andalusian, and Mediterranean traditio...
09/07/2026

A Moroccan feast. Moroccan cuisine is a vibrant, aromatic fusion of Berber, Arab, Andalusian, and Mediterranean traditions, famous for its masterful use of warm spices like cumin, cinnamon, saffron, and ginger. Tomatoes are a foundational element in Moroccan cooking, valued for their ability to add brightness, acidity, and deep umami sweetness to both hot and cold dishes.

🥘 by Lara Meter
📷 by Hanneke Schutte
🍷 selection by Nolene Nel

The history of spanakopita spans thousands of years, evolving from ancient vegetable-packed flatbreads into Greece’s mos...
09/07/2026

The history of spanakopita spans thousands of years, evolving from ancient vegetable-packed flatbreads into Greece’s most iconic savory pastry. The name literally translates to “spinach pie” from the Greek words spanaki (spinach) and pita (pie).
🥘 by Lara Meter
📷 by Hanneke Schutte
🍷 selection by Nolene Nel

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