Another year – and another birthday - pass by. Birthdays are of utmost importance to me – that’s probably the reason I count the years from ‘my day’. And the countdown for that starts on November 1.
Read MoreChef 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.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreEver wanted to learn some of Chef Jonty Nicolson’s Culinary Secrets to use in your own home? Here’s your chance!
Read MoreThere 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!
Read MoreWomen 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.
Read MoreFor 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!
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreRead 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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