{"id":2948,"date":"2024-02-07T05:59:23","date_gmt":"2024-02-07T05:59:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/?p=2948"},"modified":"2024-02-07T05:59:23","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T05:59:23","slug":"table-bay-hotel-is-reinventing-scones-for-valentines-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/index.php\/2024\/02\/07\/table-bay-hotel-is-reinventing-scones-for-valentines-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Table Bay Hotel is reinventing scones for Valentine’s Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It’s tea for two… with a tempting treat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Few other baked goods can compare with biting into a freshly baked scone, and now the five-star Table Bay Hotel has given these simple confectionaries a modern take especially for Valentine\u2019s month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The British classic will still be served, but the hotel\u2019s executive chef, Lindsay Venn, has developed a tempting myriad of toppings \u2013 sweet, savoury and vegan \u2013 to lift the teatime treat to gourmet level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guests can start with a classic queen scone served with cr\u00e8me fraiche, homemade strawberry preserve and mature cheddar cheese. Then sample a raspberry matcha scone dipped in white chocolate, or a cinnamon, pecan and caramel pinwheel scones with salted caramel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Those who prefer something savoury can snack on a selection herb and pepper scones with toppings of smoked snoek and camembert with a tomato chili jam, or roasted maple pear with blue cheese and walnut crumble. The third out-of-the-box savoury option is cured beef with homemade cheese spread on a charcoal scone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those who eschew animal products, vegan toppings include grilled baby marrow with hummus, balsamic roast red onion, or exotic mushroom with deep fried kale and buchu smoked tofu with a ginger soy glaze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We asked Venn a few questions about what makes this humble cake so iconic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the elements of a perfect scone?<\/strong>
It should be freshly baked, using butter for a flaky and flavourful scone.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is your secret to the perfect scone<\/strong>?
A little tap on top before putting them in the oven so they rise straight.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you make scones at home for your family?<\/strong>
Yes indeed, and lots of my ideas come from this and our tastings at home.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you ring the differences?<\/strong>
I like to make the preserves myself and play around with flavours at this stage already for the final product<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is your favourite tea to drink with scone<\/strong>s?
A cup of vanilla-honey Ceylon tea, my personal recipe<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Sunday, 12 February through to 29 February, couples can enjoy a selection of 12 scones between 2.30pm and 5pm daily. The cost is R250 per person and bookings can be done via miscka.arendse@suninternational.com<\/a> or by calling (021) 406 5988.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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