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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 […]

Candlewood-Recipe # 5

Pear and Blue Cheese Glass

Posted on 26th January 201823rd October 2017 by Andreas Merz

The Garden Route and Knysna is famous for … well, everything that grows in the garden. Like fruits and veggies – and of course pears. A nice dish we use from time to time at Candlewoods breakfast is a kind of a salad with pears, spinach and Blue cheese. You will love the healthy dish! […]

Candlewood-Recipe # 4

Stonefruit Tray-Jam

Posted on 15th December 201719th February 2018 by Andreas Merz

There are a few things reminds us on our childhood. We were young and especially our Grannies recipe come up since we moved to Knysna. Last season it was a bestseller at Candlewoods breakfeast: our Garden Route Stonefruit Tray-Jam. Plums 12, quartered Yellow nectarines 6, quartered White nectarines 4, quartered Organic brown sugar 150g Lemon […]

Candlewood Recipe#2

Marinated Bocconcini with Chilli, Orange, Basil and Poppy Seeds

Posted on 15th September 20175th October 2017 by s2

Does an Italian caprese suit to South Africa? Okay, you can have a caprese all day, but we have asked ourselves if there is no other way preparing it. We have found an Afrcian way with Chilli, Orange and Basil for our Guesthouse, Candlewood.

Candlewood-Recipe#2

South African Shakshuka with Pears, Blue Cheese and Walnuts

Posted on 7th September 201723rd October 2017 by s2

A Shakshuka is a traditional African dish, especially from the North. It is strong and tasty and has always an egg.

Cheese-Tasting with Alje van Deemter

An awarded cheese maker works with Candlewood

Posted on 25th August 201721st September 2017 by s2

Cheese is a very special kind of food. Nowadays many cheeses are produced in factories. But the philosophy of our guesthouse, Candlewood in Knysna, is that we source almost everything from small farmers, winemakers and cheese makers in our area.