Lockdown Day 388 - 18 April 2021
Driving out on the Hemel-en-Aarde road, we passed numerous wine farms, tasting rooms and farm stalls. The view of the valley explains the name: 'as if heaven came to earth'. It felt as if we were transported into another world.
Jenny and Julia Mogg started up this country cookhouse 25 years ago in a mere 2-room shack. Since then this wonderful mother-and-daughter duo have graced the pages of many magz and newspapers, and became renowned for their country cooking with flair and yumminess.
Memories include way back when we went there for the first time with friends in winter time where we enjoyed pulled lamb and glühwein in front of the fire, and 5 years ago for Mom's birthday with her siblings.
Today was no different. We all had a wonderful time and enjoyed every bite. I took a walk on the wild side and combined two starters for my mains and got a culinary experience par excellence.
It was prawn risotto balls with herbs and a beetroot fritter and salmon stack. Out of this world is an understatement!
Everything was tasty and looked amazing , from the pan fried hake, crispy pork belly and Aubergine salad, to the kids' pumpkin veggie dish (specially prepared for Lana by Julia, thank you! 🤩) and chicken 'n' chips.
After Mom and I shared a super decadent dark chocolate tart with van der Hum (Dan had a trio of ice cream), we took a stroll through the garden to see the impressive King protea in bloom, we also appreciated their lovely herb and veg garden.
Driving home, we mused over Mogg's and how going there is just so great because you know it is always amazing. Thank you Jenny, Julia and your team for once again making our day!
For those who want to see more, here is the website link for Mogg's (they are also on Instagram as moggs cookhouse) :
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