{"id":96,"date":"2007-11-06T18:16:20","date_gmt":"2007-11-06T18:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dine-online.co.uk\/foodie\/bushman%e2%80%99s-kloof-launches-new-organic-fynbos-menu\/"},"modified":"2007-11-06T18:16:20","modified_gmt":"2007-11-06T18:16:20","slug":"bushman%e2%80%99s-kloof-launches-new-organic-fynbos-menu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dine-online.co.uk\/foodie\/bushman%e2%80%99s-kloof-launches-new-organic-fynbos-menu\/","title":{"rendered":"Bushman\u2019s Kloof launches new organic Fynbos Menu"},"content":{"rendered":"

Taking \u2018Fyne Dining\u2019 to another level! Bushman\u2019s Kloof launches new organic Fynbos Menu.<\/strong><\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/strong> South Africa, Western Cape, Cederberg Mountains.
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\nWHAT:<\/strong> A brilliant concept in Fine Dining using local Fynbos and Rooibos plants, of Mama Ramotswe fame!<\/p>\n

WHY:<\/strong> Because the distinctive flavours of Fynbos and Rooibos are unique and original to the region.<\/p>\n

A special Fynbos menu to celebrate the botanical richness of the region has just been launched at Bushman\u2019s Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Retreat<\/strong>, offering guests the opportunity to discover signature dishes that include fynbos herbs and rooibos tea.<\/p>\n

The reserve lies within the Cederberg Wilderness Area, which forms part of the Cape Floral Region in the Western Cape area of South Africa. Here the endemic fynbos (fine bush) makes up 80% of the floral kingdom. With the introduction of an innovative and creative fynbos menu, this indigenous plant species with its distinct flavours and nutritious value, provides an unusual and authentic, home-grown flavour to an already exceptional gastronomic experience. <\/p>\n

Delicious items on the menu include the exotic Buchu Smoked Ostrich Carpaccio<\/strong>, served with a refreshing rocket and parmesan salad or the succulent Karoo Lamb Shank Bobotie, with its distinct Cape Malay flavour carried through in boldly spiced raisins and apricot, fynbos custard and pineapple salsa. For those who wish to indulge their sweet tooth, a trio of Sorbets includes the essence of rooibos, apple or berry.<\/p>\n

Head chef Jannie Melis<\/strong> and his team prepare a selection of gastronomic, healthy or home-style comfort foods, made from the best local produce, and organically home grown fruit and vegetables picked fresh from Bushmans Kloof\u2019s very own gardens, all hand-selected to enhance the natural taste and flavours.<\/p>\n

The varied choice of exceptional dining venues ensure that no meal here is ever quite alike. Unforgettable brunches at Makana (which means \u2018to feast\u2019 in the San language), with glorious views across the dam and river, traditional South African braais (barbeque) in the spectacular outdoor setting of Embers overlooking Khabo dam, or romantic dinners for two at Kadoro \u2013 the reserve offers a selection of stunning dining options. After dinner, guests enjoy a night drive under a blanket of stars. Additional dining venues at the Lodge include the dining room or terrace of the Homestead, and the Manor House bar and deck with its romantic riverside setting under the colossal fig tree. The informal River Boma provides a perfect setting for sundowners or nightcaps in the moonlight.<\/p>\n

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More about Fynbos:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The word fynbos comes from the Dutch for \u2018fine-leaved plants\u2019. Fynbos plants include the King Protea, South Africa’s national flower, the beautiful Red Disa, symbol of the Cape Province and the popular garden plants, pelargoniums, commonly known as geraniums. <\/p>\n

Fynbos is the major vegetation type of the small botanical region known as the Cape Floral Kingdom. The Cape Floral Kingdom is both the smallest and the richest floral kingdom in the world, with the highest known concentration of plant species at 1 300 per 10 000 km\u00b2. Conservation of the Cape Floral Kingdom, with its distinctive fynbos vegetation, is a national conservation priority. <\/p>\n

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Rooibos:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The rooibos plant (Aspalathus linearis) is a naturally occurring herb found only in the Cederberg Mountains, and was named \u2018red bush\u2019 by the Dutch settlers. During summer the thin needle-like leaves of the plant, which normally grows up to between 0.5m and 1m high, change from green to a distinct rich, red colour and are then ready to be harvested.
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\nRooibos was widely used by the Khoisan as a herbal remedy for many different ailments. Most South African children grow up on Rooibos tea and for centuries the herb has provided welcome relief to babies who are allergic to cow\u2019s milk formulas or suffer from colic.<\/strong><\/p>\n

WEBSITE: Bushman\u2019s Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Retreat<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Taking \u2018Fyne Dining\u2019 to another level! Bushman\u2019s Kloof launches new organic Fynbos Menu. WHERE: South Africa, Western Cape, Cederberg Mountains. WHAT: A brilliant concept in Fine Dining using local Fynbos and Rooibos plants, of Mama Ramotswe fame! WHY: Because the distinctive flavours of Fynbos and Rooibos are unique and original to the region. A special read more …<\/span><\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[10],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dine-online.co.uk\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dine-online.co.uk\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dine-online.co.uk\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dine-online.co.uk\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dine-online.co.uk\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=96"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dine-online.co.uk\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dine-online.co.uk\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=96"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dine-online.co.uk\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=96"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dine-online.co.uk\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=96"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}