Books for Summer – Food Stories by twins Tebo & Lebo Ndala…

Food Stories by twins Tebo & Lebo Ndala is a lovely fresh take by two young cooks who know their stuff, exciting photography and exciting food...

November 3rd, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Food Stories, , Lebo Ndala, Tebo Ndala|
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Books for Cooks for Christmas – Johnny Hamman’s Een Maal

Johnny Hamman picture from Een Maal Johnny Hamman, who many of us will remember very fondly as the winner of the Afrikaans Reality TV Cooking Programme Kokkedoor 2, is one of the most delightful young men.  Passionate, professional and his food is truly quirky, yet thoroughly modern. And as I have experienced it, utterly delicious.

November 6th, 2016|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Een Maal, , Johny Hamman, kykNet, South African Cooking, |
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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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