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Dr Billy Gallagher: Gone But Not Forgotten

Chef Billy Gallagher lives on in the lives of aspirant chefs at the Jackie Cameron School of Food and Wine in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal. His biography 'Lettuce and a Lady’s Breast' now forms an integral part of the school's set-reading material.

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Gastronomic Birthday Feast with Alex Poltera

I would recommend this experience to everyone, for anyone. It really was such a special treat and a fantastic foodie journey. Thanks again to Jackie and her team for facilitating such a memorable birthday for me.

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Billy Gallagher: Chef, Mentor, Industry Icon, Humanitarian, Author

There can be few people in the hospitality industry, locally and abroad, who haven’t heard of or admire Dr Bill Gallagher. His achievements as a chef, mentor, competitor and friend to chefs around the world are legendary. What a huge compliment and honour it is for Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine to be featured on Billy's blog!

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OPEN KITCHEN : Bon Appetit Ladies

Women chefs are just as good, if not better than most male chefs, but, in most cases, females lack confidence. Females can second guess themselves whereby males don’t seem to as much – my second guessing myself is what I feel has given me the edge. Confidence, not arrogance, is essential.

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Will you be the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2015?

For the first time ever, S.Pellegrino has launched a global talent search to find the 'Best Young Chef in the World'! The deadline for online entries has been extended to 31 December 2014 so hurry... don't miss out!

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Durban Curry - So Much Flavour - People, Places & Secret Recipes

I was recently given Durban Curry (PawPaw Publishers). It is the most fantastic recipe book - just one look at it had me rushing to the kitchen to whip up a real Durban dish. The book oozes KwaZulu-Natal on every page.

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'Cool Runnings'... Fine Food takes to the street in Durban’s CBD

Read this article and if you, like me, appreciate unusual initiatives, make sure you visit my friend Nardia Adams on your next available Sunday. You’ll find her at Cool Runnings, 49 Milne Street, right in Durban’s CBD. This is a great place to slow the weekend down - and the street food is oh so classy!

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