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Cooking Course with a Mimosa Difference

Multiple-award winning chef, winemaker of note and proprietor of Mimosa Lodge, Bernhard Hess are offering culinary connoisseurs the chance to rack-up some experience in a working kitchen with Mimosa’s Cooking Course with a Difference. Recently voted one of the Top 15 restaurants in the Eat Out People’s Choice Awards 2008, Mimosa Lodge is situated in the heart of Montagu, a quaint and well-kept town reminiscent of a bygone era at the gateway to Route 62. Fine hospitality, superb cuisine and exceptional wines, are daily faire for the purveyors of this four-star establishment – a two hour drive from Cape Town at the foothills of the picturesque Langeberg Mountains. The Course runs over a period of 3 days – from Friday to Monday – presenting the perfect getaway opportunity to boot.

Amongst other things, interested aficionado’s can expect to learn and experience the following:
Trips to the local market to inspect and select fresh ingredients.
Tips on how best to decide what to cook with seasonable produce available at the time .
A visit to the Robertson Wine Valley for expert insight into wine pairing; the selection of the most suitable wines to compliment each dish you’ll prepare.
A hands-on ‘how to’ guide on making easy stocks and sauces bursting with flavour.
Finessing the art of portions; how much to plate and serve guests to ensure satisfaction.
The course culminates with work experience in a real operating kitchen environment, from preparation to plating, and sending out food to eager restaurant patrons.

Partners who gladly attend as willing testers and tasters but who mightn’t be interested in cooking can gladly whisk themselves off to a variety of activities arranged by Mimosa Lodge ranging from Golf, Quad Biking, Mountain Climbing, Spa Treatments etc.

Best of all, interested parties are kindly requested to provide Bernhard with one dish that they would most like to learn to prepare.
Courses are available between:
01 May 2009 – 31 August 2009 from R3900.00 per person
01 September 2009 – 30 April 2010 from R4400.00 per person

Course Dates 
29 May – 01 June 2009
12 - 15 June 2009
26 - 29 June 2009
03 – 06 July 2009

The Mimosa Cooking Course with a Difference package includes accommodation, breakfast, lunch, wine & dine dinner at Mimosa’s restaurant. All other activities and extras such as drinks are for your own account.

The course requires a minimum of two participants to run and a maximum of six. Please note that Terms & Conditions do apply and the course is subject to availability. Contact Mimosa Lodge.