Wild Rosemary and Pear Chicken

Chicken stuffed with pears and Wild Rosemary – Eriocephalus africanus. Eriocephalus is actually a member of the daisy family, so the common name is a bit misleading… It is an aromatic, spicy, woody, camphoraceous herb that complements lamb, beef and chicken. I am also trying it infused in gin. I have a suspicion that it … Continue reading →

Sour Fig Infused Gin – a new Cape classic?

  The fruits of our indigenous succulent Sour Fig – Carpobrotus edulis – infused in gin. I got fed up with not having Sloe Gin, so am trying out some local plants. So far the result is pretty palatable with the dried fruits having imparted a beautiful golden reddish-brown colour to the gin. I think … Continue reading →