{"id":74213,"date":"2019-11-20T05:08:09","date_gmt":"2019-11-20T05:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=74213"},"modified":"2019-12-17T07:39:01","modified_gmt":"2019-12-17T07:39:01","slug":"effortless-entertaining-this-festive-season-with-opinel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/effortless-entertaining-this-festive-season-with-opinel\/","title":{"rendered":"Effortless Entertaining this Festive Season with Opinel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.awesometools.co.za\/brands\/opinel\/kitchen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-74371 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/OP-Header-Footer-Bra357168_1000x200-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/OP-Header-Footer-Bra357168_1000x200-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/OP-Header-Footer-Bra357168_1000x200-1-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/OP-Header-Footer-Bra357168_1000x200-1-940x188.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a>Food, friends, family and festivities go hand-in-hand, especially during the holidays. Part of the fun with celebratory meals is the preparation of them and with the Opinel range of kitchen products, this is not only easier but far more stylish too!<\/p>\n<h4>Effortless Entertaining<\/h4>\n<p>To get us in the holiday mood, we spent the day preparing and cooking two delicious dishes using the Opinel range.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve made the most delicious snack-spread \u2013 homemade Lemon Labneh topped with roasted tomatoes and pine nuts and served with toasted pita bread.\u00a0 We&#8217;ve also made the Spanish tapas classic, Patatas Bravas, which always disappears very quickly! Both dishes are great for crowds.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74292\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Opinel-knife-landscape.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Opinel-knife-landscape.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Opinel-knife-landscape-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Opinel-knife-landscape-940x611.jpg 940w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Opinel-knife-landscape-222x144.jpg 222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Opinel offers a range of knives for any occasion. All Opinel table knives, as well as their paring knife, serrated knife, the Petit Chef peeler and all of their pocket knives, are manufactured in Chambery in Savoie, in the heart of the French Alps.<\/p>\n<h3>RECIPE: Lemon Labneh with Roasted Tomatoes and Pine Nuts<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/lemon-labneh-with-roast-tomatoes-pine-nuts-toasted-pita\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-74283 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/labneh-1x650.jpg\" alt=\"Opinel Knives Homemade Labneh\" width=\"1000\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/labneh-1x650.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/labneh-1x650-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/labneh-1x650-940x611.jpg 940w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/labneh-1x650-222x144.jpg 222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.awesometools.co.za\/brands\/opinel\/kitchen\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-74367 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/OP-Branded-Banner_1000x100.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/OP-Branded-Banner_1000x100.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/OP-Branded-Banner_1000x100-300x30.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/OP-Branded-Banner_1000x100-940x94.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a>If you&#8217;re entertaining a big group of people these holidays, you want ease and cost-effective. And if you haven\u2019t made your own homemade labneh yet, now is the time. It couldn\u2019t be easier and the result is a really tasty and cost-effective snack for feeding a crowd. Oh, and did we mention, totally delicious!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/lemon-labneh-with-roast-tomatoes-pine-nuts-toasted-pita\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Get the recipe for Lemon Labneh with Roasted Tomatoes and Pine Nuts<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Prepping Made Easy<\/h4>\n<p>The tomatoes to top out labneh were sliced with utmost ease using Opinel&#8217;s Serrated Knife No.113. The knife has a micro-serrated blade for slicing tomatoes effortlessly, it works just as well for hard-boiled eggs and fruits like kiwis, cutting with precision and without too much mess.<\/p>\n<p>The Spreading Knife No.117 has a spatula blade which is generously sized for a quick spreading. We used this to serve our Lemon Labneh, its design making spreading a breeze.<\/p>\n<div class=\"rir-row\"><div class=\"rir-cols-2\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/opinel-cut-tomato-4x6.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"rir-cols-2\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/opinel-spread-knives-4x6.jpg\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n<p>The Brunch\/Breakfast Knife, with its 11.5 cm length, can be used to scrape the bottom of jars (to get out that last drop of jams, spreads and other sweet or savoury treats). Its rounded wide tip is ideal for quick spreading and its 7.5 cm serrated section is perfect for cutting bread, pastries, sausages, eggs&#8230; anything really. Great for a harvest-style table with cheeses, breads and snacks.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>RECIPE: Classic Patatas Bravas<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/patatas-bravas-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-74282 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/patats-bravas-1x650.jpg\" alt=\"patatas bravas with opinel\" width=\"1000\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/patats-bravas-1x650.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/patats-bravas-1x650-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/patats-bravas-1x650-940x611.jpg 940w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/patats-bravas-1x650-222x144.jpg 222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.awesometools.co.za\/brands\/opinel\/kitchen\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-74367 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/OP-Branded-Banner_1000x100.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/OP-Branded-Banner_1000x100.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/OP-Branded-Banner_1000x100-300x30.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/OP-Branded-Banner_1000x100-940x94.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a>The classic Spanish tapas dish, Patatas Bravas, is perfect for big groups. Enjoy it with your friends and a bottle of your favourite vino.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/patatas-bravas-2\/\"><strong>Get the recipe for Patatas Bravas<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Making Light Work<\/h4>\n<p>Patatas Bravas is a potato dish and when prepping to feed a crowd, this means plenty of peeling is needed. Opinel&#8217;s Peeler No.115 is suitable for right and left-handed users. It peels fruit and vegetables rapidly and efficiently, which made it the perfect tool for prepping this dish with ease.<\/p>\n<p>Opinel&#8217;s Paring Knife No.112 is a multi-purpose knife for slicing, chopping and peeling fruit and vegetables, as well as for trimming meat. This was the just the tool needed for a variety of jobs such slicing chorizo, as well as slicing cheese for serving.<\/p>\n<div class=\"rir-row\"><div class=\"rir-cols-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/opinel-potato-peeler-4x6.jpg\" alt=\"opinel peeler\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><\/div><div class=\"rir-cols-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/opinel-chorizo-4x6.jpg\" alt=\"slicing chorizo\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n<h4>Order Your Opinel Set<\/h4>\n<p>View the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.awesometools.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/catalogue-opinel-cuisine-table-2019-EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">catalogue<\/a> and choose the colours to find your perfect knife set for any occasion. Order your Opinel Knife Set and be prepared to host all your friends this festive season.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awesometools.co.za\/brands\/opinel\/catalogue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">awesometools.co.za<\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Opinel1890\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/opinelofficiel\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.awesometools.co.za\/brands\/opinel\/kitchen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74517\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/OP-Header-Footer-Bra356A73.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/OP-Header-Footer-Bra356A73.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/OP-Header-Footer-Bra356A73-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/OP-Header-Footer-Bra356A73-940x188.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Food, friends, family and festivities go hand-in-hand, especially during the holidays. Part of the fun with celebratory meals is the preparation of them and with the Opinel range of kitchen products, this is not only easier but far more stylish too! Effortless Entertaining To get us in the holiday mood, we spent the day preparing and cooking two delicious dishes using the Opinel range. We&#8217;ve made the most delicious snack-spread \u2013 homemade Lemon Labneh topped with roasted tomatoes and pine [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4098],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-74213","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general"],"acf":[],"brand_slug":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74213","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=74213"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74213\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":74518,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74213\/revisions\/74518"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=74213"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=74213"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=74213"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}