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Do you want to be a Chef?

Do you have a passion for cooking, wanting to pursue a career as a Chef? Why don’t you come and sit in on normal day lectures, this may be theory-based or practical depending on what day is available to you.

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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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Calling all teens for a 3 day cooking camp!

3 Day Teen Cooking Camp with Chef Jackie will be a hands-on cooking camp with recipes from Jackie’s two cooking books; “Jackie Cameron Cooks at Home” and “Baking with Jackie Cameron”. Everything cooked will be eaten by the teen chefs.

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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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Bubbly And Roses Festival, 19 November 2016

Friends, the bubbly festival is less than two months away! I know where I will be on the 19 November 2016, hope to see you all there. There is no reason why anyone should not join in - the organisers have even sorted-out transport from Durban and Pietermaritzburg. You have no excuse!

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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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