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Roasted pork belly with baked apples
AUGUST 03, 2018 | A simple cut of pork belly can become a show-stopping centerpiece if you cook it just right: meltingly soft meat topped with the crispiest golden crackling. Simplicity is key – serve it with baked apples and you have a meal fit for a king – especially if you serve it with a glass of the Creative Block 3.
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Material Gains: Contemporary African Art from the Spier Collection
JULY 25, 2018 | Material Gains, which opens 25 July at the Stellenbosch University Museum, showcases more than 50 works from Spier’s diverse collection of contemporary art. The pieces are by emerging and established artists working across the African continent – including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Congo and Nigeria.
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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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