Roots and Rooibos join forces

Rooibos, South Africa’s favourite tea has developed a new cookbook which uses Rooibos as its main ingredient, confirming the Rooibos position as a great friend of any cook, be it in a housewife’s or celebrity chef’s kitchen.

The cookbook, A touch of Rooibos, is made up with the contribution of more than 100 delectable and creative recipes formed by 14 of South Africa’s top chef’s, Philippe Wagenfuhrer of roots restaurant, being one of them. The five recipes fashioned by Philippe are; Rooibos-Scented Gravadlax* of Salmon; ’T’ Quiche; Rooibos Rub Kingklip with Rata-tea-ouille; Asian Pear, Cederberg Style; Rooibos Bush Tea.

The cookbook offers a variety menu of 104 recipes from soups through to tasty treats. A touch of Rooibos is available in English and Afrikaans, and has been adapted for the overseas market where Rooibos, due to its amazing medicinal facets, is fast becoming a must have in most suburban kitchen’s around the world.

Retail price will be R275 and the book is available from selected book stores and kalahari.net, or guests at Forum Homini and roots restaurant will have the opportunity of purchasing the book directly from the hotel.

For more information visit www.rooibosltd.co.za or Rooibos Ltd at Tel: 027 482 2155.

A date with roots

Mont du Toit Wine tasting

Friday: 1 May 2009
Time: 19:00
Dinner: R350pp (6 course gourmet dinner with 6 wine teasers)

Fine red wine... balance, fruit and elegance

Wine production at Mont du Toit is based on a traditional 'low-tech' approach. The entire Mont du Toit philosophy relies on the growing of the right grapes, keeping yields down, doing green harvesting and meticulously selecting only fully ripe fruit by hand during harvest time.

~~ Special Overnight Wine Tasting Packages Available ~~

Saronsberg Wine tasting

Friday: 15 May 2009
Time: 19:00
Dinner: R350pp (6 course gourmet dinner with 6 wine teasers)

Nestled at the foot of the mountain after which it is named, Saronsberg wine estate is a contemporary addition to the rich heritage of Tulbagh valley. Winemaker, Dewaldt Heyns joined in 2003 and received numerous awards for their Savignon Blanc, starting a trend of continuous critical and awards success that has seen Saronsberg grow into one of the brightest new stars in the South African wine industry.

This consistency of excellence undoubtedly contributed to Dewaldt’s recent appointment to the prestigious Cape Winemakers’ Guild – an honour he regards as a personal privilege, as well as a testament to the dedicated efforts of Saronsberg’s cellar and vineyard teams.

Having recently won the local accolade for Best Red Wine in the Juliet Cullinan Connoisseurs’ Wine Awards, and a gold medal in South Africa’s Veritas Awards, the Saronsberg Full Circle 2006 has just proved its worth on the international stage by earning a coveted 5 stars from top UK wine magazine, Decanter.
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Dear Forum Homini Patron,

I am amazed by the wonderful attributes and health benefits of our own South African home grown rooibos product. I am a keen user of this natural product but will certainly try all the new handy tips. Hope this will warm you appetite to add this fantastic book as part of your culinary library.

When next at roots do not forget to ask for our famous “Rooibos bush tea” or Hot bossie!

Hominid regards,
Juanita Marais

tel: +27 (11) 668 7000 or +27 11 662 9004/5/6

email:reservations@forumhomini.co.za

web: www.forumhomini.co.za

Mother's day escape

Enjoy a superb escape with the lady in your life for mother’s day. Book in for a relaxing couple’s treatment by Just Haven therapists for two. Continue this treat with a gourmet 6 course dinner in roots restaurant, luxury accommodation and complete the treat with a scrumptious breakfast the following morning. Come and celebrate mother’s love and happiness. (All mother’s will receive a special gift.)

Date: 9 May 2009

Cost: R2900 per couple

Including Dinner, bed & breakfast, half an hour couple treatment: choice of hand ritual, foot ritual or Indian head massage and a gift

Mother's day Sunday lunch

Date: 10 May 2009

Cost: R290 per person including 6 course lunch and a special gift for mom

Wine tasting calendar 2009

roots wine tasting calendar 2009 www.forumhomini.co.za

Winter escape to Forum Homini

Escape this winter to Forum Homini with your loved one, friends or colleagues, for a memorable stay-over. Enjoy a warming “Rooibos bush tea”, with fireplaces in all rooms and delectable meals to heat up mind, body and soul.

Valid: 1 June - 31 August 2009

Cost: R1450 per person sharing including dinner, bed & breakfast

R1900 single including dinner, bed & breakfast