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Read through our blogs to discover top tips, activities and insight into the Leeu Collection hotels and their surrounding destinations

A Taste of Summer | Plum Season in the Leeu Locally Grown Gardens

A Taste of Summer | Plum Season in the Leeu Locally Grown Gardens

Explore the summer plum harvest at Leeu Locally Grown gardens in Franschhoek. Discover natural farming insights and get our signature Plum Pie recipe.

30 January 2026
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Recipe to Try at Home: Classic Cumberland Sausage & Castle Dairy-style Mash

Try this classic Cumberland sausage and creamy Castle Dairy–style mash recipe, served with caramelised onions and optional ale gravy for a comforting, pub-style meal at home.

13 January 2026
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Banana Colada Cocktail Recipe

As the warmth of summer fades, savour the last golden moments with our End of Summer Colada. Crafted by Vitor, this cocktail captures the essence of a perfect summer day.

17 July 2024
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Summer Breeze Cocktail Recipe

The Summer Breeze Cocktail is the epitome of a refreshing summer drink, perfect for those warm, sunny days. Combining the botanicals of gin with the floral notes of elderflower liqueur and the zing of fresh lemon juice, this cocktail is topped off with sparkling water for a light, bubbly finish.

17 July 2024
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Summer in the Edible Garden

We sit down with Christine Stevens, edible gardens expert and Leeu Locally Grown Team Manager at Leeu Collection in Franschhoek, for some farm-to-fork insider insight…

02 February 2024
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Summer Breeze Cocktail Recipe

Refreshing summer breeze cocktail

17 July 2024
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HOT ANGRY BUNS: MISO & PINEAPPLE HOT CROSS BUNS

Miso & Pineapple Hot Cross Buns

14 October 2025
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