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Haute Cabrière Unwooded Pinot Noir 2016 & Jacqui Rey’s Lamb Knuckle Curry – 14.08.2017

Haute Cabrière Unwooded Pinot Noir 2016 & Jacqui Rey’s Lamb Knuckle Curry, ccoling wine and mild curry.

August 14th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #HauteCabriere, #PierreJourdan, Burgundy, Champagne, Clinton Friedman, Durban Curry, Erica Platter, Franschhoek, Jacqui Rey, South African Pinot Noir, South African Wine|
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Cindy’s Chicken & Egg Curry – Durban Curry, so much of flavour

Durban CurryErica Platter & Clinton Friedman with Devi Sankaree Govender This recipe comes from Durban Curry – so much of Flavour by Erica Platter and Clint Friedman with Devi Sankaree Govender.  CLICK HERE to read my review.  It was announced this week that the book is one of the South African Finalists for

February 6th, 2015|Categories: Recipes|Tags: Asara Wine Estate and Hotel, Durban Curry, South African Wine|
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Cauliflower & Potato Curry with Peas – Linda Govender

Linda Govender's Cauliflower & Potato Curry with Peas Erica Platter and Clinton Friedman recently published their third book on the fabulous food of KwaZulu Natal called Durban Curry -so much of flavour.  Durban, the only city in South Africa to have a dish named for it. Linda Govender & her husband Russell

December 9th, 2014|Categories: Recipes|Tags: Durban Curry, Linda Govender, South African Wine|
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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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