Dramatic mountain passes, desert towns, lofty vineyards and indigenous ingredients are all on the menu in this scenic corner of South Africa
At Kalmoesfontein Farm, in the town of Malmesbury, Charl Badenhorst is tending to the pizza oven and hand-stretching dough. His wife, Semma, hands me a glass of Caperitif — an amber-coloured vermouth made on the farm and infused with local fynbos — mixed with tonic. As I sip, she explains the origins of the farm’s legendary pizza night.
Our host is Justin Bonello, a prominent figure in South Africa’s food scene for the past two decades who’s known for his TV shows Cooked in Africa and The Ultimate Braai Master. His aim with Red Cederberg is to remind guests of the simple pleasures of good food, conversation and connecting, free of modern distractions. “I want people to remember what it’s like to break bread and what the stillness of the mountains can do for our spirits,” he says.
It’s not all about feasting, however. We also visit Cederberg Wines to taste reds and whites grown at high altitude and swim in a pristine mountain rock pool. One morning, we rise before dawn to join a guided hike to the majestic Wolfberg Arch rock formation. When we return, Emmy, who lives on the farm and helps in the kitchen, makes a sweet sourdough loaf.
The process of fermenting requires dedication — and often years of studying. Here is James Kuiper at work in one of his fermentation caves.Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.
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