At the Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine, our mission is more than simply teaching recipes; it’s about instilling a passion for culinary craftsmanship and South Africa’s rich food heritage in the next generation of chefs. From the beginning, my vision has been to create a space that merges technical skills with a deep respect for local culture and ingredients…
Read MoreThere’s something truly special about reflecting on the early days of the Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine. One memory that stands out is the very first event we held – just before our doors officially opened. We were honoured to welcome distinguished guests from The World cruise liner to our kitchen and dining room, where we shared not just a meal but the heart of KwaZulu-Natal’s culinary culture.
Read MoreI was thrilled to chat with Carol Ofori of East Coast Radio about my culinary journey. Do listen below.
Read MoreAt Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine, the art of cooking goes hand in hand with celebrating South Africa's rich culinary heritage. With a recent addition of seven beautiful Weber grills, Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine has taken its outdoor cooking experiences to exhilarating heights.
Read MoreJackie Cameron School of Food & Wine students are preparing for their final three-year course meal and you're invited to attend. Each student has designed, marketed and must now execute a harvest-style buffet lunch menu for 40 paying guests. Cost is R300 per person. Next up is Ruvarashe Matiska with The Heart of Africa
Read More"I happily introduce Kamvelihle Mahambehlala – we call her Lihle – to The Witness readers. She is another of the school’s fortunate, KOO/Tigerbrands-sponsored students. Lihle believes it’s important to experiment with recipes from different cuisines because this extra effort always creates a wow factor when hosting family and friends.”
Read MoreKamohelo’s grandmother’s brownie recipe creates the most delicious, fudgy brownies. This recipe has stood the test of time and with a few of her tweaks, “it will change your life”.
Read MoreLungelo Mbele is one of the four fortunate KOO-sponsored students at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine. Lungelo shares her “Midlands” Meaty Bones Samp Recipe with us.
Read MoreWell done to Chef Andiswa who presented her take on Herbs and Spices at The Oxford Symposium of Food and Cookery. Jackie Cameron School of Food and Wine and South Africa was represented so well on a platform of such high international regards at The Oxford Symposium of Food and Cookery.
Read MoreTuesday is Heritage Day, and it seems that the only culinary heritage we ever focus on during this time is braaing. The truth is, our dishes and ingredients are unique and diverse, and it’s high time we celebrated that. Presenting a delicious guide to South Africa's food.
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