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Peter Tempelhoff’s braai tips for Heritage Day

27 September 2017

Happy Heritage Day! Today South Africans across the land celebrate the cultural diversity and heritage of the rainbow nation. Fittingly many choose to do this with the quintessential South African pastime known as ‘the braai’.

Destination

Take to The Sea

10 August 2017

Overlooking the majestic beauty of Walker Bay, The Marine is ideally situated to take advantage of all Hermanus has to offer. And, summer is the perfect time to take to the sea. Enjoy a variety of water-based activities. Here’s our pick of three to try:

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Women’s Day interview with Jacqui Elliott

09 August 2017

We celebrate this Women’s Day with an interview with the CEO of The Collection by Liz McGrath, Jacqui Elliott. "Passion, hard work and resilience are the key ingredients to success."

Food & Wine

Recipe: Cheese Soufflé with Cheesy Gin Sauce

26 May 2017

One of Mrs McGrath’s favourites, our signature dish at The Conservatory perfectly showcases the philosophy of the menu at this idyllic garden setting restaurant – uncomplicated, yet perfectly executed.

Food & Wine

Recipe: Lamb Frikkadels with spiced tomato relish

19 May 2017

One of the signature dishes of the tapas menu at Origins, and a favourite at The Marine, these Lamb frikkadels are best served as canapés for about 12 guests. Alternatively, they could be rolled bigger to become the star of a main course, served with a super grain such...

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Tips for a Water-wise Restaurant Kitchen

02 February 2017

With the water crisis becoming critical in the Western Cape our chefs — across The Cellars-Hohenort, The Marine and The Plettenberg — have taken up the mantle to implement water saving procedures in their restaurant kitchens.

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Meet Head Gardener, Leigh-Ann Louw

01 February 2017

Leigh-Ann Louw is the Head Gardener at The Cellars-Hohenort. She takes great care of the green nine acres, which feature majestic horticulture; encompassing the second oldest camphor trees in South Africa, an enchanted forest...

Destination

The five best views in Plettenberg Bay

20 January 2017

Plettenberg Bay, tucked neatly into the Garden Route, is renowned the world over for its spectacular beauty; from vantage points over impossibly golden beaches and dense green forests to vistas of awe-inspiring mountains.

Food & Wine

Bubbling over in Plettenberg Bay

30 December 2016

When visiting The Plettenberg this summer, pay a visit to these local wine estates making Méthode Cap Classique—after all what could be better than drinking bubbly while on holiday? Plettenberg Bay has been an official Wine of Origin district since 2005.

Food & Wine

Natural Wines at Greenhouse Bar

10 December 2016

Greenhouse Bar has a range of bespoke cocktails, wines and champagne, craft beer and cider as well as spirits—and now they’ve added a natural wine list to their offering. Natural wines include organic, biodynamic and minimal intervention wines, and the South African winelands have a plethora to choose from.

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