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Introducing Olivia Malan - Class of 2022

“I have always had an interest in food and cooking. Although I have not had many opportunities to experiment and explore cooking, I still see it as a passion of mine – and I always enjoy preparing a good meal or treats for people to appreciate.” - Olivia Malan.

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Introducing Shriyan Basthdaw - Class of 2022

“I have a passion for cooking and baking; being able to manipulate the human body through food and nutrition; and wanting to make more people aware of the fact that healthy food/living can also taste and look great.” - Shriyan Basthdaw

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Malva Pudding with Michael Ellis

Every year when planning recipes for you, The Witness readers, there is always a student who wants to place the spotlight on the family’s Malva Pudding recipe. Definitely a South African favourite. Today it’s Michael Ellis’ turn to share his version of this popular dessert.

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Introducing Mohamed Peeroo - Class of 2022

“I have always wanted to be a chef and when I asked around for the best cookery school Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine came up many times.” - Mohamed Peeroo

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Excella Young Chef Competition 2022

“The Excella Young Chef Competition is back on Afternoon Express and they are looking for enthusiastic, recently qualified young chefs!”

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Introducing Michael Ellis - Class of 2022

“Ever since I can remember, I have created amazing baked goods with my mom and my grandmother, and I would get great satisfaction sharing the love that I have for baked goods.” - Michael Ellis

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Milk Tart with Olivia Malan

It’s appropriate that Olivia Malan should be my first student introduction of the year because she was the first person to enrol for the 2022 intake. As disruptive as Covid-19 proved to be, there were a few lessons learnt and, for me, the message was the accessibility of an online presence.

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Introducing Lungelo Mbele - Class of 2022

“I have seen Chef’s past students and those who go on to open businesses, and I fell in love with how diverse they all are. This motivated me to want to enrol at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine because I believe that if Chef is able to produce such diverse students, she is the most perfect person to assist me in being able to channel my culinary goals.” - Lungelo Mbele

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Introducing Lihle Mahambehlala - Class of 2022

“Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine… it was the quality education and attention to detail when it comes to everything that got me. Before I came here, I was in the food business, but I felt I needed to be taught the basics instead of always making mistakes. Enrolling here meant that I would get what I needed.” - Lihle Mahambehlala

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Introducing Kgothatso Mathibe - Class of 2022

“Thanks to KOO’s sponsorship I was able to enrol at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine where I knew the quality of education was superior. I want to learn as much as possible about the culinary industry. Food brings me so much joy and I love sharing that joy with people.” - Kgothatso Mathibe

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