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The weather is getting cooler, try this warming soup which is one of our favourites! Spiced Carrot Soup Ingredients: 500g chopped carrots 1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped 1 brown onion, chopped finely 2 crushed garlic cloves 1 small red chilli, seeds removed and finely chopped 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 2 kaffir lime leaves…

We hope everyone is staying safe during these trying times. A lot of us are self-isolating, social distancing, and spending a lot more time at home. We thought sharing another recipe with you all might be of use and a fun task to keep busy. How about trying this delicious spread? One of our most…

Guests who have stayed at Kims know how delicious our homemade jams and marmalades are. For over 60 years, we have laid out our selection in a long row of Mason jars every morning at breakfast. They offer a colourful sight, but an even better taste. A common question we are asked is if we…

Our traditional Russian Easter cake made every year for guests served on Easter Sunday! Method: 1. Line a steamed pudding bowl with plastic wrap. 2. Beat together the cream cheese, butter and sugar until smooth and very light. Stir in the egg yolks until smooth again, and then add remaining ingredients. Blending until smooth. 3.…

One of our most popular Summer salads, of fresh pineapple, Lebanese cucumbers and red chillies in a delicious vinegar syrup dressing Method: Place the vinegar, sugar, salt and 1/2 cup of water in a saucepan and bring it to a simmer, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool to room temperature. Combine the…

Dice the Chorizo in small cubes and gently sauté until lightly crisp Add the preserved lemon rind to the pan and remove from heat Add chopped dill and stir lightly Sear the sea scallops on both sides Place the Chorizo mixture on serving spoon or plate Add the seared sea scallops to the top of…

We have had our fair share of visitors here at Kim’s, and most certainly all of them have forgotten at least one thing at home. No matter how many lists or how many times you check your bag, you will always forget that one thing you told yourself not to forget! Luckily, we have created…

Celebrate something special at Kims… Do you have a special anniversary coming up? Your partners birthday? Ready to pop the special question? We have just the answer to make whatever the occasion, extra special. Create your own romantic weekend and have a sleep over at our beautiful Kims Beachside Retreat. Relax and laze away in…