International Sauvignon Blanc Day, step forward Bellingham Homestead Series Sauvignon Blanc 2019. Good with my Calamari, Lemon and Parsley Risotto…

In celebration of International Sauvignon Blanc Day, step forward Bellingham Homestead Series Sauvignon Blanc 2019 by Richard Duckitt...

May 1st, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Bellingham Homestead Sauvignon Blanc, , , , , , , Richard Duckitt|
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Oryx Desert Salt & Pepper Squid

Oryx Desert Salt & Pepper Squid What you'll need 350 calamari, tentacles and bodies ½ tsp each Oryx Black Pepper and Szechuan peppercorns Oryx Desert Grinder Salt to taste pinch of dried chili flakes 6 Tbs cornflour 1 egg sunflower, peanut or canola oil for frying 1 fresh chili sliced, 2 spring onions

November 5th, 2014|Categories: Recipes|Tags: Boschendal Wine Estate, , , |
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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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