South Africa, Franschhoek, August 2010; THERE’S nothing quite like a summer picnic in the Cape Winelands and the picturesque Allée Bleue Estate in Franschhoek offers a First Class version to this ever-popular way to spend a day with family and friends.

It’s for those seeking picnics with panache. Picture being shaded by an ancient oak tree, tables are clothed in starched white drapery, freshly made picnic baskets are served to you from the picnic gazebo and an ice bucket ensures your wine is always chilled.

Menus are priced at R145.00 per person and standard baskets are prepared for 2 adults sharing, which includes a vegetarian option. Children are well catered for with a menu priced at R80.00 per child and the kids can safely play in the picnic area that is secured by an attractive Cape Dutch garden wall. A jungle gym and duck pond is available to kids – and parents within the picnic area. See menus under Editor’s Notes.

Available throughout the week, weather dependent, bookings for picnics at Allée Bleue Wine Estate are essential. Call (27) (21) 874 1021, email info@alleebleue.com or visit www.alleebleue.com for more information. Allée Bleue is located at the junction of the R45 and R310, Groot Drakenstein.

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EDITOR’S NOTES:

Allée Bleue Picnic Menu
R 145.00 per person

Snoek Pate
Chicken Liver Pate
Paprika cream cheese
Cold Meat Platter with Rémoulade and Pickles
Ciabatta with smoked chicken and mayonnaise
Rocket salad with sundried tomatoes, olives and parmesan cheese
Prawn cocktail
(prawns topped with mayonnaise served with cucumber and cherry tomato salad)
Cape Cheese Platter with Preserves and Biscuits
French Baguette
Vanilla cheesecake with summer fruit

Allée Bleue Vegetarian Picnic Menu
R 145.00 per person

Coriander and peach salsa
Humus
Paprika cream cheese
Meze Platter with crumbed aubergine, caprese salad and potato salad, Rémoulade and Pickles
Ciabatta with brie, tomatoe and herb salad
Rocket salad with sundried tomatoes, olives and parmesan cheese
Avocado cocktail
topped with mayonnaise served with cucumber and cherry tomato salad
Cape Cheese Platter with Preserves and Biscuits
French Baguette
Vanilla cheesecake with summer fruit

Allée Bleue Children’s Picnic Menu
R80.00 per child

Fancy, fun finger sandwiches
Sausage Rolls
Mini Meatballs
Mini Yoghurt – fun flavours
Packet of Jelly Babies
Marshmallows
Chocolate bar
Fruit Juice

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