Lazy summer Sunday afternoons in the Cape are generally spent soaking up one of the many scenic landscapes that our region has to offer, and rounding it off with a simple al fresco meal.
We are so privileged to live in such a diverse part of the country, where literally every weekend we can enjoy a completely different experience right on our doorstep, and all for free.
A big thumbs-up to this beautiful city!
Because Sundays are so laid back in our house, and mostly involve a languid afternoon siesta, we normally have something light to eat that is easy to prepare.
Robust flavours, achieved with the least amount of effort, (I feel), is the best way to wrap up the weekend and prepare for the week ahead.
The four-legged members of our family, especially, enjoy these chilled Sunday outings.
Roast Tomato Focaccia
Cherry Tomatoes (or your choice of tomato)
Thyme
Garlic
Balsamic Vinegar
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Creamed Goats Cheese
Fresh Basil Leaves
Pine Nuts
Focaccia
Salt and Pepper
Halve the tomatoes and place on a baking tray. Sprinkle with chopped thyme, garlic, salt and ground pepper. Drizzle with a fairly generous amount of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Place in a hot oven of around 200C and roast until they take on a golden hue.
Toast halved focaccia briefly in a hot pan that has been brushed with olive oil. Once golden on both sides, place on a plate and pile it with basil leaves.
Heap roasted tomatoes on top making sure to spoon over enough of the syrupy glaze from the roasting tray.
Place a generous portion of creamed goats cheese on top of the still warm tomatoes.
A quick dribble of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic.
Finish with a sprinkling of pine nuts
Voila!
'Do not let your Sunday be taken away
from you If your soul has no Sunday, it
becomes an Orphan'
~Albert Schweitzer
