Kate Martens Photography... it tastes as good as it looks!

Kate Martens is the photographer responsible for portraying my dishes to you, the reader. Together we have enjoyed truly memorable moments - her with camera in hand and me with mixing bowl and fork. As a tribute to her dedicated professionalism, I asked Kate to pick three favourite photographs from her Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine portfolio.

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Eating Stories with Country Life

At her cookery school in Hilton, award-winning KwaZulu-Natal chef Jackie Cameron puts her creative flair to work on heritage food. “Everything I do has a story to it,” says multi-award winning chef, Jackie Cameron, as she applies the delicate finishing touches to a dish picturesquely named Seaside Mussel Shell with Memories.

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The Legacy Project

Jackie Cameron was born and raised in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, South Africa. She has a long list of achievements such as Hartford House restaurant achieving national Top 10 status four times and making number five restaurant in the country in 2013 – was mentioned regularly in magazines such as Food&Home, Taste, Eat Out, and House and Leisure – all when it was under her guidance. - The Legacy Project

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Billy Gallagher: Chef, Mentor, Industry Icon, Humanitarian, Author

There can be few people in the hospitality industry, locally and abroad, who haven’t heard of or admire Dr Bill Gallagher. His achievements as a chef, mentor, competitor and friend to chefs around the world are legendary. What a huge compliment and honour it is for Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine to be featured on Billy's blog!

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Delicious Weber Turkey with Brettenwood Magazine

Since it’s the festive season, I'm sharing one of my signature South African Christmas dishes with you. So pull out your Weber, crack open the wine and enjoy this delicious Weber Turkey. Merry Christmas!

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Padkos Ideas - The Journey's Feast

We love road trips but we love padkos even more. Whether it is fancy meals served in a lunch box, or quick snacks rolled up in wax paper – all car snacks deserve to be created with love and devoured in gusto.

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