A Heritage of Preservation

Being seasonal and sustainable is very fashionable at the moment – and with good reason. But as the saying goes: “there is nothing new under the sun”. Even in the days when the first Europeans came to South Africa, seasonality and sustainability were of the utmost importance when it came to cooking. In fact, it influenced the culinary traditions of the Cape Winelands.

One such tradition is that of preserving fruit.

Although the preservation of fresh produce was not exclusive to the French, much of the tradition established at the Cape had a French origin. In celebration of Heritage Day we will be sharing some interesting facts, tips and traditions on the art of preservation.

 

 

 

 

 

 


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