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Escape to The South African Cheese Festival over The Freedom Day long weekend…

The South African Cheese Festival is well entrenched in the Cape's 'we have to do this' calendar, and well worth the visit...

January 20th, 2020|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: 2020 South African Cheese Festival, Sandringham, South African Cheese, South African Cheese Festival, Stellenbosch|
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The Groot Plaasproe – from goat to beer!

The Groot Plaasproe takes place from Saturday 12 to Sunday 13 October 2019 at Sandringham outside Stellenbosch, get there...

July 19th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Arabian Horses, Braaibroodjie, Die Groot Plaasproe, From Goat to Beer, Sandringham, Van Bok tot Bier|
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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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