With spring upon us, Culinary Artists at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa, Kirstie du Toit & Wayland Green recently created a new and exciting menu for the Bistro restaurant that is aimed at a wide variety of palates.

The starters, some with an Asian-South African influence, range from the famous soup of the day with garlic croutons, Pulled Duck Pocket with Spicy Citrus Sauce, Crumbed Snails with Slow Roast Tomato & Basil, Curried Fish, Soft Poached Egg, Cucumber & Greens and more starting from just R45 each.

With the starters being a light introduction to the menu as a whole, it is then on to the main menu options to fill the hungry. Be satisfied with an array of dishes that fill specific categories, that of pastas & rice, meat & poultry, seafood & fish as well as extras.

Indulge in vegetarian pasta & rice dish options – Penne, Roasted Butternut, Fresh Basil (R50), Balsamic Beetroot, Roast Tomato, Green Pepper Risotto (R75) or  Tagliatelle, Mixed Mushroom, Toasted Pumpkin Seed (R80) or  meat dish options including Chicken Schnitzel (R50), Beef and Vegetable Casserole (R70), Midlands Trout (Lemon and Caper) (R70) and even  Moroccan Lamb Shank (R120) to mention a few.  

“As the season’s change, so do our menus. We believe in supporting local produce and thus need to ensure that our menu options keep in line with the seasonal produce of our local suppliers. Some of the more popular items on our menu include the Midlands Trout, which is true to the area, as well as our Penne, Roasted Butternut and Fresh Basil dish that has become a favourite of our vegetarian guests,” commented Culinary Artist, Kirstie du Toit.

Sugar lovers will enjoy the selection of desserts which have only changed slightly due to demand from the guests. Baked Apple Tart, Rooibos Ice Cream, Muesli Crumble, Orange Jelly, Coconut Panacotta, Sweet Orange Marmalade, Nut Brittle, Chocolate Lasagne, Oreo & Chocolate Mousse, Spiced Berry Cream as well as the famous Ice Cream Trio, Sorbet Trio and a Cheese Board.

Bon Appétit!

Click here to view the Bistro Menu SEPT 2016

For more information contact Granny Mouse on 033 234 4071 or visit www.grannymouse.co.za

For many of us, being asked to present something to your entire team, division, or company, although an honour, conjures up images of complete fear and instant paralysis. Your every intention may be to make a lasting impression, however the only feeling crossing your mind is that of a dear caught in headlights.

According to Granny Mouse Operations Manager, Ane du Preez, “I have seen my fair share of exceptionally nervous speakers, who’s companies have chosen Granny Mouse as their conference venue, and some who have literally frozen mid-speech. We often offer our advice to them to ensure that they take the podium relaxed and ready.”

We asked du Preez to give us her top 5 presentation do’s and don’t tips, and this is what she had to share:

1. Preparation is key. Take the time needed prior to the conference to adequately research the topic you have been asked to present, and ensure thorough preparation. Don’t rush this process or it will show!
2. Practise makes perfect. Before you have to present, ask a few of your colleagues or family members to listen to your speech, and give you honest feedback. This will also allow you to be more comfortable with the content.
3. Have some fun. Make sure your speech content isn’t too serious. Although conferences are about work, add some light-heartedness into your presentation, as this will also break the mundane and keep people interested.
4. Make eye contact. Addressing the audience is what keeps them entertained and interested in your speech. Make sure you know your speech well enough so that you make regular eye contact with your audience. Nervous speakers sometimes rely too heavily on reading their speeches, which we find
5. Remember that you’re addressing people you work with almost every day, so you know them and they know you. Many have been in your shoes before, and are ready to hear what you have to say.

Following tips like this will ensure that your next presentation is a resounding success!

For more information on the conferencing packages offered by Granny Mouse, visit http://www.grannymouse.co.za/our-conference-facilities.