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"Although many compare it to an éclair when considering its taste, one major difference is the circular shape. The pastry, which was created by patissier Louis Durand in 1910, pays homage to the Paris Brest bicycle race symbolizing the wheels. The pastry was crafted at the request of journalist and sports organizer Pierre Giffard. Its high caloric value was supposed...

The Franschhoek Bastille Festival is an annual highlight celebrating the beautiful Franschhoek Valley’s joie de vivre and the love for food and wine we inherited from the French Huguenots who settled here many years ago. In 2020, the festival goes virtual and while we will miss the buzz of festival goers in the streets and on the farms, we...

La Motte’s French wine-making heritage is reflected in its classic wine styles. Renowned for their elegance, La Motte wines include favourites such as the Bordeaux-style Millennium, the celebrated Rhône-type Pierneef Syrah Viognier and Champagne-inspired Méthode Cap Classique!  Make sure to have these wines as part of your Bastille celebrations! For July, you get 1 bottle free...

La Motte is a popular destination for those who enjoy the finer things in life - elegant wines, delicious meals, beautiful art and farm-style shopping. While we can't just yet receive visitors to enjoy the calm winter beauty of the Franschhoek Valley, we are delighted to that we can deliver our wines nationwide, deliver delicious meals to...

For the Hake: 2 x 200 g Fresh hake portions 50 ml  Olive oil 80 g Butter 1 Red onion, sliced 2 Spring onions, finely sliced 2 Baby fennel bulbs, finely sliced 1 Lemon thinly sliced 1 Garlic clove, finely chopped 2 Dill sprigs Seasoning For the parcels Two sheets size of non-stick baking parchment ( double the...

Recipe for Roast Chicken with wilted greens and 2 sauces! Roast chicken 1 Free range chicken 2 Garlic cloves 4 Thyme sprigs 1 Tbs Dijon mustard 1 Lemon 2 Onion 50 g Butter Salt and pepper Pre-heat the oven to 220° Celsius. Soften the butter. Ensure chicklen is cleaned properly. Sprinkle salt and pepper inside...

Recipe for Fire-roasted venison leg, braised kale and honey roasted parsnips Serves 6 to 8 Springbok leg 1 venison leg, thigh bone removed 1 Clove of garlic 2 Sprigs rosemary 6 Sprigs thyme 100 g Pork speck frozen (cut into 5 mm thick strips) Sea salt and freshly ground pepper Preparing the Springbok: Remove the...

"We are delighted to invite you to La Motte and we can assure you that when you come out to the estate, your safety is our priority. With the wide open areas of the beautiful Franschhoek Valley, the quiet of the farm and vineyards, the beautiful gardens as well as the spacious design of the...

Old Fashioned Spiced Pumpkin Tart Serves 6 – 8 Ingredients: Base: ½ cup toasted cashew nuts ½ cup bread crumbs 3 g ground cumin 30g melted butter, (beurre noisette) Maldon salt to season Mix together and press down in a buttered 21 cm springform cake tin. Bake in 150 ˚C oven for about 10 min,...

Old-fashioned Chocolate Cake Recipe      Feel like baking an old-fashioned chocolate cake? Try this recipe for a dark and delicious cake served with vanilla cream, a spice-infused raspberry coulis and decadent chocolate glaze.                   Sponge Cake                      245...