Bloomdelights

28/12/2021

Anys boer beskuit /Aniseed Rusks

For as long as I can remember, my ouma's  house was filled with the smell of aniseed bread /boer beskuit.. No matter how much time has passed since I last visited when I close my eyes I can still imagine the smell like it was yesterday.  There is nothing like it. It is the most light and fluffiest thing you will ever eat, fresh straight out of the oven when it's still piping hot. It's a 36 hour process from start to finish.Once baked it can be dried and eaten with a nice cup of coffee/boeretroos.

Even though I have been watching for years and taking notes 😉 it was a huge family secret.  This past week my ouma has finely entrusted me with the final family secret recipe. I'm am so honored to be entrusted with this recipe.   And it's all ready a hit in my home with my 3.5 year old. He can now also smell it from a mile away. And can't wait for the first fresh slice to come out the over. 

Ouma Mollie en Oupa Ockert (her side kick in the kitchen 😝) baie dankie vir die geleentheid en ek hoop ek kan die tradisie lewendig hou en nog baie jare lekker bak. Baie lief vir julle.. 🤍

28/09/2021

Finished my gnocchi order..

If you like pasta but tired of spagethi, you might want to give gnocchi a try. These Italian potato dumplings which are boiled then fried are delicious.

15/09/2021

Just finished my delicious spinach and home made ricotta raviolis. 🍝




&ricotta
 

23/08/2021

It's Waterblommetjie season and ours are in full bloom.. Waterblommetjies literally means “little water flowers”, but the more scientific name is Aponogeton Distachyos – known in English as Cape Pondweed or Water Hawthorn.

Most people know to use it in a Lamb Bredie. But it's such a diverse flower with so much potential. Why not try using it in a Risotto, Spanakopita, just steamed with some fish or a Pepper Feta Quiche.

Guests told me about a Waterblommetjie Atchar.. Can't wait to try it out and bottle some.. 🥫

27/07/2021

A toy is like the sky, that gives limitless happiness, peace and love to kids and behind every young child who believes in himself is a parent who believed first.. 🧸

We have lovely hand made toys and accessories for kids come have a look..

16/07/2021

Come see our new stock of lovely 600x600 scatter cushions some in lovely organic cotton fabric that just arrived in store including lots of other homemade produce. Pop in and and come have a look.

Thank you to everyone that support us whilst closed with appointments and orders.. 🤍

29/06/2021

Bloomdelights will be closed from today for the next 2 weeks to help stop the spread of the virus within Swellendam.
Our local homemade produce is still available if you contact us directly via WhatsApp 0727352425
We can provide prices and a collection time.
We appreciate the support and stay safe 😷

Please support all our local restaurants for take aways:

Woodpecker Pizzadeli Swellendam for pizza 🍕
Old Gaol Restaurant Swellendam for local vetkoek 🧆
grace+merci for quiche & milkshakes 🥛
Tredici for milkshakes and waffles 🧇
The Garden Shack seafood & sushi 🍣

17/06/2021

Build up on your vitamin C intake with some delicious organic lemons from our orchard! Available now 🍋🍋🍋

09/06/2021

Thank you to all our loyal customers, just an update on this week's agenda. We have a lovely lady that's chosen Bloomestate to write her thesis. So I am a busy bee in the kitchen making sure we have enough stock when we open again next week.. 🍋🔪🍊🍹

03/06/2021

As temperatures are cooling down, a hot bath is the perfect way to stay warm and relaxed especially by adding some locally made lavender bath salts that are in store now. Come try it out for yourself 💜💜💜

26/05/2021

Thank you to Zuid Courant for this awesome article in our local paper.

To read all about what our town has to offer please follow the link:
https://www.calameo.com/read/005628234eb80ed912730

21/05/2021