Latest Festives from La Motte

Festive Semifreddo with caramel shards

Enjoy the temptation of Caramel for Christmas, with a Winelands interpretation of the popular Italian Semifreddo and served it with some delicious caramel shards. And while savoury desserts – yes you got that right! – might be fashionable at the moment, the festive season is too special to go without something sweet. Recipe for Semifreddo...

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Kandeel for the Festive Table

Both its story and flavours make Kandeel a beautiful option for a festive dessert - especially when you celebrate a Summer Christmas! Kandeel (caudle) is a delicacy that Jan van Riebeeck refers to in his Daghregister. In the Netherlands, it was traditionally served to visitors when a baby was born. This custom was continued at...

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Ginger Cake for Winter

The smell of ginger is so warming and welcoming and in winter it is tempting to add some to your cooking. Try our recipe for ginger cake - it is such a sophisticated dessert! Recipe for Ginger Cake Ingredients 1 cup (250 ml) brown sugar 180 g butter 2 eggs 1 cup (250 ml) golden syrup 3...

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Festive Snow Pudding Recipe

It is just about a month to the most celebrated meal of the year – the Christmas meal! As we do not have snow in South Africa, this traditional and elegant Snow pudding might be the closest we come to a white Christmas, but being cool and light, it is the ideal end to a...

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