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Simonsig Chenin Avec Chêne 2017, excellent with Christine Capendale’s Biltong & Mushroom Soup…

Simonsig Chenin Avec Chêne 2017, a fine wooded Chenin from one of Stellenbosch's Premier Wine Estates, perfect for Chenin Day on Saturday...

June 17th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Biltong, Biltong & Mushroom Soup, Christine Carpenter, Francois Malan, Johan Malan, Simonsig Chenin Blanc Avec Chene, Simonsig Wines, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch Wine|
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Christine Capendale’s Biltong & Mushroom Soup, a great Winter Warmer…

Christine Capendale's Biltong & Mushroom Soup, perfect for a cold weekday supper with a glass of Chenin Blanc...

June 17th, 2020|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Biltong, Biltong Soup, Christine Capendale, Mushroom Soup, Soup, South African Soup|
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Barley & Biltong on Spice Route – Winter Brrrew Fun

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May 19th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Barley, Biltong, South African Beer, South African Craft Beer, Spice Route Destination Paarl|
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fav-57 As a young aspiring chef, Michael laid a solid foundation for his career at the Cordon Bleu Cooking School in London. Over the next 30 years he had a series of high profile hospitality management posts, was the Public Relations Manager for Boschendal and ran three successful restaurants in the Cape, one of which, Parks, featured in the national top 10 restaurants.

Michael is a family man, author and broadcaster.
A lifetime devoted to the promotion and appreciation of the South African wine and food industry has earned him many accolades, including the Lannice Snyman Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2013 Eat Out Awards.

Michael continues to be prolific, informative and entertaining on his wine and food website, michaelolivier.co.za

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