Introducing Jordin Shelly - Class of 2017

Jordin Shelly, of Hillcrest, was a learner at Epworth School and, during 2016, we kept ‘bumping into’ one another. It was as though Life knew she was coming to Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine before she knew.

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A Tribute to Margot Janse – My Friend and Role Model

With no immediate plan, apart from having “fun with my son, Thomas and contemplating the contents of my next adventures”, executive chef Margot Janse, Africa’s only female Grand Chef and the genius behind The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français in Franschhoek, has resigned after 21 years.

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Introducing Jonathan Kapp - Class of 2017

I met Jonathan Kapp, of Johannesburg, by chance. He accompanied his girlfriend for an interview to enroll at the school, and he so enjoyed what he saw that soon after he sent an application.

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Introducing Rebecca Bourhill - Class of 2017

Rebecca Bourhill, of Rustenburg in North West Province, would spend her holidays working with me - like every holiday from the age of 16.

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Introducing Arnie Muller - Class of 2017

Arnie Muller, of Orkney in North West Province, contacted me two years ago, after the school’s first media release was published, and it was my good friend and perfect gentleman Reuben Riffle who recommended he enroll. Arnie is sharing his family’s Sheba Sauce recipe which is a delicious tomato-based relish. It has been a favourite for as long as he can remember, and can be served with meat or eggs or even as a tantalising spread on a sandwich.

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S.Pellegrino Young Chef Returns With Enhanced Third Edition

S.Pellegrino announces the next edition of its international competition, S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2018, recognising rising culinary talent from across the globe, now enriched with a broader scouting range and an extended duration.

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Shortlisted for the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards!

We have just heard the news that "Baking with Jackie Cameron" has been shortlisted for the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, awarded by Gourmand International.

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