Berry feast: bake your own frangipane tart at Soetmelksvlei

Saturday, 12 September, 2026
Babylonstoren
TIME:    08h30-15h00
COST:    R1 600 pp
VENUE:    Soetmelksvlei, Simondium
Franschhoek
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Taste the abundance of berries at this hands-on baking workshop at Soetmelksvlei, taking place on Saturday, 12 September 2026.

Indulge in the season of summer fruit at this hands-on workshop where we’ll learn various baking techniques with master baker Martjie Malan.

Following a short ride along the picturesque slopes of Simonsberg, we’ll descend towards the historical farmyard of Soetmelksvlei, which represents a time when life was simpler and craftsmanship was treasured. Here, Martjie will teach you the art of making a moreish masterpiece.

We will be making a sweet tart dough and frangipane filling to bake a glorious berry frangipane tart. Frangipane refers to a French tart paste made of ground almonds. We’ll also learn various baking techniques evolving around berries, including how to cook a berry topping to serve with a variety of desserts and roasts.

After an exciting morning, a hearty lunch will be served at the Old Stables Restaurant.

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