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Exotic mushroom risotto with browned sage butter
JULY 12, 2018 | Browned butter with crispy sage gives an incredible edge to pasta, gnocchi or risotto. Try this easy risotto made with mixed exotic mushrooms – creamily decadent, it’s the stuff dreams are made of! Choose a good quality stock (or take the time to make your own) – it really makes a difference in the taste. Then tuck in with a glass of the Creative Block 5.
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Pizza with roasted tomatoes, pancetta and basil
JULY 03, 2018 | There’s no reason to go out into stormy winter weather when you can make this easy pizza at home instead. With a glass of Spier Signature Merlot in hand, the smell of freshly baked pizza from your own oven will be totally worth the effort! So, get a friend to help roll out and assemble, and create a truly memorable pizza night in.
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Acclaim for Spier's 21 Gables range
JUNE 27, 2018 | 2018 has seen acclaim both at home and abroad for Spier 21 Gables. The flagship range honours Spier’s pioneering contribution to South Africa’s rich winemaking history – which dates all the way back to the 1700s.
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Winter Rhythms of The Food Garden
JUNE 22, 2018 | Every season has a different role to play to ensure the flourishing of our food garden. After a hot, dry summer, winter is the time for us to add rich compost and manure – returning nutrients to the soil for the next growing season.
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Pan-fried steak with creamy mushroom & green peppercorn sauce
JUNE 11, 2018 | When you’re going to serve steak for a special occasion, buy the best you can afford. A properly aged steak just tastes ten times better and you can be sure to get raving reviews without having to know too many tricks. With this mushroom & green peppercorn sauce, the steak becomes a dish fit for royalty. You’ll be licking the saucepan, so rather make more than you think you might eat! Note: Find a jar of green peppercorns in the pickled section of your supermarket.
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Meet the team: Pearl Leqela
JUNE 06, 2018 | After a stint as a switchboard operator, Pearl joined the Spier Hotel’s front desk team, standing in for a colleague on maternity leave. At the start of 2018, her dedication, reliability and friendliness saw her being appointed as a permanent employee.
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