Withington Malbec 2019, perfect with Catriona’s Turmeric Ravioli with an Aubergine Parmigiana Filling…

Withington Malbec 2019, a fine expression from a single Darling Malbec Vineyard on Oranjefontein Farm and made for Charles Withington...

July 13th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Catriona Toulouse Kitchen, Charles Withington, Darling, , , , The Darling Wine Shop, Withington Malbec|
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Durbanville Hills Collector’s Reserve The Cableway Chardonnay 2018, so good with Lizet Hartley’s Butternut Ravioli with Tomato Cream Sauce…

Durbanville Hills Collector’s Reserve The Cableway Chardonnay 2018, is a premium wine using two blocks of Chardonnay in the Valley, fun label by Theo Vorster...

December 12th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Collectors Reserve Chardonnay, , Durbanville Hills Winery, , Durbanville Wine Ward, , Lizet Hartley, |
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My Expresso dishes this week

Thought it would be fun to post the two dishes I cooked on the Expresso Breakfast TV Show this week. You can also see the videos on YouTube, click here. First off was a Mexican Tortilla Soup with Chicken and Corn, we had Hugh Masekela in the studio - he was very amusing and referred

June 2nd, 2011|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Expresso TV Breakfast Show, Green Asparagus, Hugh Masekela, , , , Tortilla|
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about

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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