fine food Archives - Candlewood Lodge Knysna

Gin-Tasting at Candlewood, Knysna

Posted on 4th May 201819th February 2018 by Andreas Merz

Gin is famous these days. No wonder why. It is the only “alcohol” which is not an alcohol, it is medicine. Well, a hundred years ago it was. In England for example. And a Gin & Tonic was for travellers and explorers one of the best ways to prevent Malaria (because of the chinin in […]

Candlewood-Recipe # 6

Wild Mushroom Bruschetta with Poached Eggs

Posted on 9th March 201819th February 2018 by Andreas Merz

Knysna is proud of South Africas biggest forests. The forest are natural grown, full of cool, shady spots in summer time and there are many small rivers and water holes. The perfect spot for wild mushrooms for Candlewoods famous Mushroom bruschetta. If we have some we prepare this speciality in our guesthouse for breakfast. Wild […]