{"id":2836,"date":"2019-09-30T10:08:01","date_gmt":"2019-09-30T10:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.goldfishcommunications.co.za\/a\/press\/?p=2836"},"modified":"2019-09-30T10:08:01","modified_gmt":"2019-09-30T10:08:01","slug":"granny-mouse-provides-a-proper-family-christmas-lunch-experience-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.goldfishcommunications.co.za\/a\/press\/granny-mouse-provides-a-proper-family-christmas-lunch-experience-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Granny Mouse provides a proper family Christmas lunch experience this year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As we start winding down towards the end of the year, it is time to plan what kind of Christmas you\u2019d prefer &#8211; stay at home Christmas or a getaway Christmas.<\/p>\n<p>This year, why not take that well deserved break and embrace the holiday season by choosing to enjoy a special Christmas lunch celebration at Granny Mouse Country House &amp; Spa, located a mere 1 hour and 30 minutes from Durban and a friendly neighbour of Pietermaritzburg, right in the heart of Balgowan on the Midlands Meander route.<\/p>\n<p>For those choosing the \u2018home away from home\u2019 option, Culinary Artist, Theo Mannie and his team in the kitchen, have\u00a0created a scrumptious 5 course Christmas lunch to be served on Wednesday December 25<sup>th<\/sup>. So come and celebrate with old friends, new friends and of course those wonderful people we call family!<\/p>\n<p>Welcome drinks will be served on arrival at 13h00. Thereafter, guests will be seated and the Christmas celebrations will begin promptly at 13h30.<\/p>\n<p>The set menu kicks off with beetroot parfait (rosemary salt and goats cheese shortbread) complemented by Vrede &amp; Lust The Jess Rose.<\/p>\n<p>Following this scrumptious entr\u00e9e is smoked salmon timbal (citrus cream cheese, marinated cucumber and champagne caviar) paired with Louisville unwooded Chardonnay.<\/p>\n<p>Next up is seared duck breast (herbed polenta, glazed baby carrots and Asian with orange compote) accompanied by Newton Johnson Pinot Noir.<\/p>\n<p>Then there is smoked lamb (caramelized peach puree, poached baby onions, mint jus and herbed ciabatta crisp) paired with Louisvale Dominique.<\/p>\n<p>Both the meat dishes can be replaced by vegetarian options.<\/p>\n<p>Ending off this feast is pumpkin spice panacotta (almond crumble, chocolate Chantilly cream and pumpkin seed bark) together with Kahlua liqueur.<\/p>\n<p>Lunch costs\u00a0R790 per person.<\/p>\n<p>For those wanting something more exclusive, Granny Mouse also have available their award winning Cellar to one group of 10 people which includes a dedicated waiter or waitress, coffee and tea included with macaroons after the 5 course meal and a gift per person upon departure- all for only R1000 per person.<\/p>\n<p>Every year, Christmas bookings come in rapidly, so, for more information or to reserve your place, contact Veronica on 033\u00a0234 4071 or email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:banqueting@grannymouse.co.za\">banqueting@grannymouse.co.za<\/a>. Bookings close on Monday, 16<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0December 2019.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.grannymouse.co.za\">www.grannymouse.co.za<\/a>. T&amp;C\u2019s apply.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we start winding down towards the end of the year, it is time to plan what kind of Christmas you\u2019d prefer &#8211; stay at home Christmas or a getaway Christmas. 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