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Dennis and Rosamund Knill: Let’s Eat Out

There are many good things about this place. Whether its alfresco lunch out on the lawn amongst three hectares of vines or in the restaurant the focus is on the food with a careful hand to produce true delights.
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What’s not to love about saucy, red wine–braised lamb shanks crowned with flaky, buttery puff pastry? What I love most about these pies is...
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This ‘cheesecake’ makes a great plan-ahead dessert and will store happily in the fridge for 4–5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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