Posts in school of food and wine
High Achievers put Culinary School on the Map

With honours all around, the first intake of students at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine are testament to the high standard demanded for this internationally-recognised, mentoring course that produces respected chefs - a cut above the rest.

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Christmas Special!

Jackie is offering R425 special price to customers for the new release Baking with Jackie Cameron and Jackie's first release, Jackie Cameron Cook at Home. The first 30 orders will get a twin-pack of Wolftrap wine included in their order free.

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Carla Schulze 2016 Top Graduate Q&A

My family and I have always been massive ‘foodies’. Food has just, for as long as I can remember, been a very big part of our lives. Eating, cooking, creating, sharing a story through a dish. I love every aspect of it and really so happy that I have found something that I am so deeply passionate about pursuing with all the love I have. I guess you could call it a healthy obsession really.

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As the Sun Sets

My heart was very warm when reading this. I’ve so enjoyed getting to know Yvette Ellison and her friends over the last year and a bit.  What special times we have had and how much we have all learnt together. Thanking you, Yvette and your friends together with everyone who has supported me and my school over the last year and a bit.  I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for you all.

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The Graduation

It was 16 years of hard work - and a dream accomplished - when the first intake of students at Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine graduated with distinctions in all subjects. I now look forward to welcoming next year’s aspiring young chefs.

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Cathy's 40th Birthday Dinner

I have cooked many a meal over the years for Cathy and Warren. It was truly an absolute privilege to have them and their special friends to my school for Cathy’s very special Birthday dinner. It makes all the hard work even more enjoyable when the guests are all so appreciative and enthusiastic together with the fact of being keen to learn. Here is to the next birthday celebration!

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Garden-Fresh Salad Inspired by Keith Kirsten

I’m fortunate to be blessed with passionate energy but my disposition paled in significance after witnessing Keith Kirsten’s enthusiasm for life. A short while back South Africa’s most renowned gardener and internationally-acclaimed horticulturist made a surprise visit to Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine.

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Baking with Sunday Times Neighbourhood

With over 80 recipes and more than 50 mouth-watering photographs, Baking with Jackie Cameron takes old-school recipes that we are reassuringly familiar with and makes them intriguingly different.

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Top Tips in the Kitchen with Nisbets

Put your head down and work extremely hard to improve your skills every minute of every day. Steel with your eyes and ears and be open to anything that you can learn from… keep your arms open for opportunities. Work under a fabulous chef-stay and show loyalty and integrity – this industry is very small.

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Past… Present… and Future

I'm taking this opportunity to celebrate the “fairer sex” with a drop-dead-divine recipe; seriously worth getting fat on! I’m confident there are few women who could resist a decadently-moist chocolate cake with the most tantalising red-velvet, cream-cheese icing and homemade marshmallows. Rejoice ladies – and have a good time!

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