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Brown Butter Brownies with Kamohelo Mokhele
Brown Butter Brownies with Kamohelo Mokhele

Kamohelo’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”.

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Young Chefs Dream Big
Young Chefs Dream Big

“Dream big … there is never a dream that is too big.” That was the message from Wonderbag founder, Sarah Collins, at the graduation for students at Jackie Cameron School of Food and Wine on Saturday July 16.

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Culinary School Graduates Shine
Culinary School Graduates Shine

Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine hosted its sixth graduation and, with many of the ‘who’s who’ of the related industries in attendance, it was as grand and as fulfilling as previous events.

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“Midlands” Meaty Bones Samp with Lungelo Mbele
“Midlands” Meaty Bones Samp with Lungelo Mbele

Lungelo 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.

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Derek Lester - The Future Is Bright
Derek Lester - The Future Is Bright

“Thank you to Derek Lester from Word Of Mouth and Frozen For You for these very kind words about my students and their level of preparedness for life in the hospitality industry. ” - Jackie Cameron

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Introducing Samantha Conradie - Class of 2022
Introducing Samantha Conradie - Class of 2022

“I have always been passionate about cooking and, as a local, I have driven past the school dreaming of what was inside. Recently, I was faced with the opportunity to enrol, and I knew I had to jump at the once-in-a-lifetime chance to fulfil my dream.” -Samantha Conradie

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Coconut Cake with Shriyan Basthdaw
Coconut Cake with Shriyan Basthdaw

Everyone has their own story about enrolling at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine. I find it interesting to delve into their respective narratives to understand the reason for them wanting to step into this crazy, yet rewarding, culinary industry.

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Introducing Olivia Malan - Class of 2022
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
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
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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