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Special Occasions

High tea

Entertain daydreams of the Old Country with a refined high tea in the proper English style. Offer plates of mixed crustless sandwiches of cucumber, smoked salmon or rare roast beef, serve potted prawns with Melba toast and sweeten up with a plate of freshly baked raspberry friands. Read more...

Champagne with every course

Lily bollinger espoused drinking champagne on every possible occasion – and, indeed, there are different Champagnes for every occasion. This was capably proven when a vast array of Champagnes was poured through all six courses of a degustation dinner at Chesser Cellar, hosted in conjunction with SALife earlier this year. Read more...

A decadent dinner

Treat yourself and your guests this festive season with a dinner party to remember. Indulge in lobster, stilton cheese and the richest of bitter sweet chocolate. To savour the memories of your evening, there are also some ideas for leftovers to make the most of your efforts. Read more...

A garden party

Dust off that petanque set. It's time to creep out of hibernation. Spring has sprung, our days are becoming warmer and our gardens are starting to blossom. It's the perfect time to host a garden party and take advantage of the balmier weather. Asparagus, strawberries, mangoes, basil, zucchini and, of course, fresh peas are all now in season. Read more...

A long table extravaganza

With warmth and sunshine so much a part of our lifestyle, why not enjoy lunch, indoors or outside, with family and friends, and fine South Australian wines. Read more...

Christmas gifts to make and bake

Get into the spirit with Christmas gifts from around the world. For true decadence try a sliver of the more-ish Panforte originating in Italy; or delicious buttery Scottish shortbread. Read more...

Summer in Provence

Here are recipes suitable for Christmas, or any special summer occasion: delightful baked palmiers, barbecue prawns, delicate poached zucchini flowers with light nicoise salad, goat’s cheese timbale. Read more...

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