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A Copper Penny Chicken Curry, Indian in style…

A pot of Copper Penny Chicken Curry happened by accident at home today, We had chicken thighs and carrots, perfect combination with NOMU...

October 25th, 2020|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Chicken Dish, Copper Pemmy Chicken Curry, Copper Penny, Curry, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Indian Curry, NOMU Extra Virgin Olive Oil|
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Morgenster Extra Virgin Olive Oil again best in South Africa in the Flos Olei International Guide…

As if paying homage to its late Owner Giulio Bertrand, Morgenster Extra Virgin Olive Oil, comes out tops of South African Extra Virgin Olive Oils in the influential Flos Olei Guide.

October 15th, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Flos Olei 2019, Flos Olei International Guide, Margenster Olive Oil, Olive Oil, South African Olive Oil|
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Mushrooms Baked in Vine Leaves with Willow Creek Olive Oils

Willow Creek Olive Oils make magic in the kitchen. Mushrooms Baked in Vine Leaves with the Garlic infused oil are just packed with flavour.

January 11th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Mushrooms baked in Vine Leaves, Nuy Valley, South African Olive Oil, Willow Creek Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Virgin Coconut Oil Blend, Willow Creek Extra Virgin Olive Oils, Willow Creek Olive Estate|
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Morgenster Extra Virgin Olive Oil again a Flos Olei star….

Morgenster Extra Virgin Olive Oil takes the Flos Olei 20i8 Trophy. Fine Olive Olive grown and pressed in Somerset West.

January 5th, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Flos Olei 2018, Guilio Bertrand, Morgenster Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Morgenster Wine & Olive Estate, South African Olive Oil|
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Vesuvio Estates – Olives

Producers of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tel: +27 021 869 8571 Email:  extravirgin@vesuvio.co.za Website:  www.vesuvioestates.co.za I grew up on a farm which had a huge olive orchard and while we pickled our own olives for home use, the bulk of the crop was sold to an Italian family in Paarl who turned the

July 23rd, 2009|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Gert van Dyk, South African Olive Oil, Vesuvio|
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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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