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PASERENE WINES, JEWELS FROM THE ESTATE’S CROWN BY MARTIN SMITH….

The partnership of Martin Smith & Martin Smith at Paserene Winery is making some seriously sublime wines...

June 13th, 2021|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Chorizo flamed in Brandy, Martin Smith, Mushrooms baked in Vine Leaves, Pasarene Union 2016, Paserene Chardonnay 2018, Paserene Dark 2018, Paserene Emerald 2019, Paserene Winery, roasted pork belly, Smoked Fish Paté|
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The Old Road Wine Co Juliette Sauvignon Blanc 2018, good with my Smoked Fish Paté & grape jam…

Juliette Sauvignon Blanc 2018 is part of a range called The Quirky Ones made at The Old Road Wine Company by Ryan Puttick...

September 23rd, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Elgin, Elgin Grapes, Highfield Farm, Juliette Sauvignon Blanc, Ryan Puttick, Sauvignon Blanc, Smoked Fish Paté, The Old Road Wine Company|
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Smoked Fish Paté – a Cape favourite…

Smoked Fish Paté, such a popular dish in the Cape, delicious with a slice of baguette and Hanepoot grape preserve...

June 30th, 2009|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Angelfish, Paté, Regional South African foods, Smoked Fish Paté, Snoek, South African Dishes|
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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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