Galliova Awards Judges Revealed

With South Africa’s captivating culinary heritage the theme of this year’s Galliova Food and Health Writers’ Awards, organisers have secured a high-calibre judging panel of foodie personalities who not only represent a cross-section of vibrant local cultures, but who also have first-hand experience of five-star food journalism.

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To teach someone is to educate for a lifetime!

"To teach someone is to educate for a lifetime." - Jackie Cameron

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Wagyu - The Caviar of Beef

A few years back I had the privilege of tasting Woodview wagyu beef. Later the same year the judges of the EatOut Produce Awards voted Woodview’s biltong the best cured meat in the country. I was one of the judges and it took my fancy for a number of reasons.

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OPEN KITCHEN : Bon Appetit Ladies

Women chefs are just as good, if not better than most male chefs, but, in most cases, females lack confidence. Females can second guess themselves whereby males don’t seem to as much – my second guessing myself is what I feel has given me the edge. Confidence, not arrogance, is essential.

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Women's Day Breakfast 2015

The Mercury will be hosting its inaugural Women's Day Breakfast with well-known speakers Jackie Cameron and Mpume Lange. Be sure not to miss it!

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