Culinary Delights at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

Knowing that our guests have enjoyed an active day in the fresh air and coastal surroundings is the encouragement we need at Grootbos Lodge to motivate our five-star dining setting. We aim to provide the best possible relaxation and most enjoyable experiences for guests at our fine-dining gourmet restaurant set in the peace and tranquillity of Grootbos nature reserve .

You will experience a fusion of culinary delights as well as an unforgettable combination of hospitality, friendship and professionalism while marvelling at the ever changing views over Walker Bay.

Our gourmet cuisine, created by our dynamic young team led by Head Chef Duane Lewis, is crafted from the finest and freshest local ingredients, prepared with innovative flair and presented with a touch of brilliance and colour at our fine dining coastal restaurant

Drawing inspiration from the abundance of scents and colours in nature around them, our Master Chefs conjure up magical combinations that replenish and inspire body and soul. Fish selections caught on the day, succulent meats and fresh home-grown vegetables, enhanced with flavours from our flourishing herb garden enhance the fine dining experience. The award winning wines of the Cape provide the ideal accompaniment to our gourmet cuisine.

Because we value our guests at Grootbos so much, we’d like to extend our gourmet restaurant and fine dining experience by publishing a monthly recipe on our site which we hope will bring some of the culinary delights of our kitchen into the kitchens and homes of our fans.

Recipe of the month:

Marbled Brownies

Ingredients:	For the plain batter:
225g - Chocolate (chopped) 75g - Butter (diced) 4 - Eggs 350g - Castor sugar Pinch of salt 5ml - Baking powder 10ml - Vanilla essence 115g - Chopped walnuts	50g - Butter 175g - Cream cheese 115g - Castor sugar 2 - Eggs 30ml - Plain flour 5ml - Vanilla essence

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a 33 x 23cm baking tray with grease proof paper.

2. Melt the chocolate and butter in a heavy pan on a very low heat, stirring occasionally until smooth and combined, then remove from heat and let cool down slightly.

3. Meanwhile beat the eggs with an electric mixer until they are light and fluffy. Gradually add the castor sugar until thoroughly blended and smooth. Sift over the flour, salt and baking powder and gently fold in with a metal spoon.

4. Stir the cooled chocolate mixture, the vanilla essence and walnuts. Set aside 475ml of this chocolate batter.

5. To make the plain batter , cream the butter and cream cheese with electric mixer.

6. Add the sugar and continue beating until blended. Beat in the eggs, flour and vanilla essence.

7. Spread the chocolate batter into the tin. Pour over the plain batter. Drop spoonfuls of reserve chocolate batter on top.

8. With a metal spatula, swirl the mixtures to marble. Do not blend completely. Bake for 35-40 min, until just set. Unmould when cool and cut into squares for serving.

Makes about 24

Enjoy

Duane Lewis

Head Chef

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

Experience the ultimate in five-star dining at Grootbos Lodge in our gourmet restaurant in the serene setting of Gansbaai.

To take a closer look at what other delights await you at Grootbos Lodge, take a look at our  photo gallery and read about our activities, the lodges, the conservation foundation and book your getaway with us now.