Kings Garden Cafe Botany

06/09/2021

Lockdown is the perfect time to try something new in the kitchen! This creamy roast pumpkin soup is delicious and a great recipe to recreate at home.

Ingredients:

500g pumpkin, peeled and diced
10g fresh rosemary
5g fresh thyme
10g garlic crushed
2g cinnamon powder
2g white ground pepper
100g butter, salted
200ml milk
200ml cream
Salt & pepper to taste

Cooking method:

• Preheat oven to 160 degrees.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan at low heat.
• Add the rosemary, thyme and garlic into the pan to cook for about 5 minutes at low heat. This will better infuse the flavours.
• Add cinnamon and white pepper to the butter mixture.
• Add the diced pumpkin and butter mixture to an oven tray and cover with tin foil. Roast in the oven for 60 minutes.
• Combine roasted pumpkin with the cream and milk and blend until you have a smooth consistency.
• Add salt and pepper to taste and garnish with fresh herbs from the garden.

30/08/2021

Looking for a yummy dessert to indulge in? Our decadent chocolate brownie is easy to make and it is sure to lift everyone spirits during this lockdown.

Ingredients:

320g sugar
100g flour
3 eggs
2.5g baking powder
65g cocoa powder
180g butter

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 150 degrees fan bake. Lightly grease and line a shallow tin with baking paper.
• Melt the butter and stir in the cocoa powder.
• Add the eggs one at a time to the wet mixture, beating well after each addition.
• Combine flour, sugar, and baking powder.
• Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir until well combined.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake in the oven for approximately 20 mins.
• Leave to cool for 20 minutes before turning out of the tin.

24/08/2021

Are you aiming to be healthier in this lockdown but still craving something sweet? Our berry and banana smoothie is not only fresh and nutritious but is a delicious sweet treat that won't leave you feeling too guilty.

Ingredients

175mls milk
1 cup mixed berries
Half a banana
1 handful of ice
1 teaspoon of honey

Combine all ingredients into a blender and blend till smooth.

19/08/2021

As we find ourselves in lockdown again, our cafe is closed for trading during COVID Alert Level 4.

We know that this time can be incredibly challenging, but taking care of yourself and your mental health is just as important as looking out for others.

In the meantime stay posted on our page for updates to operations during the lockdown, as well as delicious recipes you can try at home.

Stay safe everyone and be kind. We can't wait to have you back in store when the time is right.

16/08/2021

Did you know that every Kings Plant Barn has a Nespresso pod collection point? Next time you pop in for a coffee why not bring along your used pods to recycle in the specially marked bins. The coffee residue is extracted for composting while the aluminium pods are recycled and reused.

12/08/2021

Meet Ryan! He's our resident rock climbing expert and the best manager anyone could ask for. Ryan has been with us for just over a year now and is passionate about getting to know our customers on a personal level and coming up with new ideas to satisfy everyone's needs or wants.

Next time you are shopping for plants or are looking for a bite to eat pop in and say hi.

11/08/2021

Have you tried our delicious housemade lemonade? We mix freshly squeezed lemon juice with sugar syrup to create that perfect sweet and sour flavour. Add a bit of sparkling water and you have a refreshing drink that is sure to get your tastebuds tingling.

Botany Cafe - Kings Plant Barn