July 2014
THE FRANSCHHOEK TATLER
Laughing all the way to the bus On the last Thursday of May the Culture Vulture bus set off from Franschhoek with a group of keen theatre-goers on board. Their destination was the Theatre on the Bay to see Defending the Caveman. It was a cool and wet evening – ideal for a fun start with Graham Beck bubbly and wines. The comedy on stage that evening justified the show’s longstanding reputation and left no-one in doubt of
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Feats and peaks at Leopard’s Leap
Alan Committie’s talent. The wit and humour were irresistible, making for excellent entertainment. A safe and comfortable bus with tasty snacks on board shared with friends, old and new, added to a super outing. If you’d like to receive information on future outings, please send your name, email address and cell phone number to editor@franschhoekstyle.co.za.
Meet the new meat man
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On 12 June mountaineers Vaughan de la Harpe and Sean Disney will be at Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards to talk about their book Poles Apart. The book deals with their unbelievable feat of having summited the world’s seven highest peaks and completing journeys to both the North and South Poles. Leopard’s Leap was recently recognised as Best Food and Wine Matching experience by the 2014 Drinks International Wine Tourism Awards. Their passion extends beyond their wonderful food and wine though, they also support and promote South African literature and local authors. This will be the fourth consecutive year that Leopard’s Leap is sponsoring the Open Book Festival (in September in Cape Town) to which this book event is a preamble. The readers’ evening starts with drinks at 18h30, followed by an informal discussion with the two adventurer authors from 19h00 to 20h00. After that everyone tucks into a rotisserie dinner with Leopard’s Leap wines. Copies of Poles Apart, signed by the authors will be for sale. Tickets are R200pp, bookings reservations@ leopardsleap.co.za or 021 876 8002. Tickets can also be won in a competition on the Leopard’s Leap Facebook page.
The meat counter at Good Food & Co is a carnivore’s delight
Good Food & Co has opened in Place Vendome. The meat counter with fresh and cured meat and artisanal cheese is right at the entrance. Warren McNicol, the owner of the business, says it is a place where you can find good quality meat and more, the “& Co” in the name referring to an honest companion. Warren knew Franschhoek did not have butchery and says it was the ideal place for a small specialised food business. He adds “What we do, we want to do really well and then expand to produce based on demand.” There’s a freezer with pies, soups and lasagnes for take home meals – a menu that will adapt according to the seasons. Sit down meals are bistro style with quiches proving very popular. The
coffee, served in cups that are just right, is good and goes well with the cupcakes made according to a recipe known only to the chef. Healthy hand-crafted produce stocks the shelves. Warren insists that what the label says is true; ‘hand-crafted’ or ‘preservativefree’ means just that. Discerning shoppers who have discovered Good Food & Co are returning, especially for the rib-eye steaks, free-range chickens and cured meats. Our guess is they will have more reason once the licence to sell wine is in place and the craft beer tasting room has opened behind the current premises. They may well ask whether the biltong will be ready before the end of rugby season.
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SHORT COURSES CERTIFICATE IN FOOD PREPARATION & COOKING 24 July – 11 December 2014 | Part time (Once a week) High quality practical & theory sessions hosted at our campus. Ideal for those already working in the industry seeking a qualification. A great course to up skill your staff!
SPECIALIST BREAD MAKING COURSE 1 September - 19 November 2014 | Part time (three days a week) Includes different starters, baguettes, bagels, croissants & danish. Hosted in our in house training bakery
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