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MOSSEL BAY NEWS - Imagine a relaxed, elegant Christmas dinner in a historic farm setting.
The farm, at scenic Vlees Bay, has been in the family for 100 years. The gracious, sprawling farmhouse - with antique windows and Oregon pine touches - exudes warmth.
Enjoy the sun setting over the magnificent rural panorama. As dusk sets in, fairy lights twinkle; Christmas decorations sparkle.
A delicious aroma wafts from the country kitchen through to the dining area as guests sip their drinks, waiting in anticipation.
This is what accomplished, experienced chefs Corelie Shami and Gelika Bücker envisage for their Christmas Harvest Evening on 9 November.
You are invited to enjoy this fine dining opportunity. Prior to dinner, these experts will give an informative demonstration.
They will be providing a farm-to-table experience, turning fresh produce and herbs from the farm into sumptuous fare.
Menu
- Fattoush Salad
- Beetroot Hummus with Toasted Almonds, Aubergine Chermoula, Served with Freshly Baked Bread
- Pork Croquettes, Crispy Crackling & Poached Baby Apples, Compressed Lamb with Dukkah & Mint Oil, Falafel Fritters with whipped Feta & Za'atar, Sparkling whole-baked Cauliflower & Parmesan Cake
- Elderflower Dark Chocolate Cake, Christmas Rolled Baklava
Corelie Shami has a Culinary Arts Diploma and a B Com Entrepreneurship (both cum laude). She is the founder/owner of popular Carola Ann's restaurant in Mossel Bay, No. 1 on Tripadvisor since mid-2016.
Corelie worked in Doha in Qatar and Las Vegas. She was the gold medal winner at the Qatar 2012 Food Festival.
She completed a student apprenticeship at renowned Emily's Restaurant in Cape Town under celebrity chefs Peter Veldsman and Johan Odendaal.
In 2006 Corelie was the top achiever at North-West University in International Trade and attained academic colours. She was the top matriculate for Hotel Keeping and Catering in Gauteng (96%) in 2003.
Corelie uses seasonal local ingredients to create dishes full of flavour and depth, using influences from her experience overseas.
Gelika Bücker, a qualified chef, learnt the art of cooking at her mother's knee. Her parents owned the only restaurant in a small town and she developed a passion for good food and wine.
Gelika studied Industrial Psychology. After graduating and working she could not escape her desire to become a food enthusiast. She embarked on an international food adventure. After moving back to South Africa she achieved the highest practical and theory marks in her Culinary Arts Diploma and worked in one of the top 10 restaurants in South Africa alongside Chantel Dartnall (Best Lady Chef in the World Award winner). Gelika owns her own catering and events business. Her clients have included international artists UB40, Katy Perry and Bryan Adams.
Gelika keeps food in its most natural form possible, believing people like to see what they eat. She loves simple food, but plates it stylishly.
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