"In honour of National Braai Day, Jackie Cameron has given us recipes for a sensational potato bake and delicious lemon meringue, as well as an amazing salad created by one of her top students, Jordin Shelly." - Brettenwood Coastal Estate Magazine
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Read MoreI strongly advocate that aspiring chefs enrol for our work-experience programme. This helps them to make an educated decision about joining the exciting, but demanding, culinary industry. Julia Whitby, a Grade 11 pupil, recently took up our offer. She now has an idea of the behind-the-scenes work and was thrilled with all she learned. Her words succinctly convey her feelings:
Read MoreIt was an honour to have been asked to submit recipes for The Great South African Cook Book (Quivertree Publications) that showcases 67 chefs, cooks and bakers who contribute to our country’s diverse and creative culinary industry.
Read More"She makes the most comforting curry, the heartiest pies and a killer tart. And that’s not just your mother we’re talking about. We convinced South African food pros, from Reuben Riffel and Zola Nene to Ina Paarman and Dorah Sitole, to share the most treasured of their mothers’ recipes." - Taste Magazine
Read MoreGeorg Lens’ mother, Cindy, was responsible for all the sign writing at the school. I suggest you commission her/WALLCANDY for any wallpaper, painting and design requirements you may have. Georg too came to the school’s first open day but I believe his idea of becoming a chef was cemented after he attended a Teens Cooking Class.
Read MoreCostas Christodoulou signed up a week before we opened this year. We often laugh about how busy he kept me those last few days before school started. Costas had considered doing a culinary course when he finished school, a few years ago. He, however, completed a Bachelor of Business Administration and Advanced Certificate in Professional Photography courses before committing himself to becoming a chef.
Read MoreCheri Kustner was the first student that I accepted for this year’s intake. I remember her coming to the school’s first open day, when the last group of students were still here and I knew from that moment that she was going to excel - her enthusiasm was tangible.
Read MoreYoung South Africans set to take over the world... we’re celebrating the young movers and shakers who are making waves in the entertainment, fashion and food industries. Introducing Chef Carla Schulz.
Read MoreImagine achieving third place in the world. Well, with help and encouragement from many enthusiastic folk, the Gourmand Awards jury judged Baking with Jackie Cameron (Struik Lifestyle, an imprint of Penguin Random House South Africa), the best pastry/baking cookbook in the world. And that was in a competition considered the Oscars of the food industry. I’m sure you will understand that I am thrilled beyond words.
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