Here you may meet Zandy Armstrong, one of this year’s aspiring chefs. Zandy grew up in North West Province.
“As a child - ‘reared’ on a farm - I have fond memories of my mom’s friend Liana whose home-cooked venison pie left a lasting impression,” Zandy recalls. “Today, this recipe still evokes happy times with our extended family sitting around the fireplace, on chilly winter days. The dish is special to me because it was a catalyst for bringing people together.”
Read MoreIt has been inspiring to witness this shy, young man blossom. I have often overheard comments such as: “Angelo is such a gentleman - we need more men like him”. Seriously fired up on this course, Angelo’s contribution is always 100 per cent. He is motivated and enthusiastic to tackle anything thrown his way. He volunteers to work at every function – wanting to make the most of every experience.
Read MoreFrom all reports, the Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine #20172018 students are doing us proud in the industry. And, I can confirm that the #20182019 intake is getting stuck into the course material with great enthusiasm. We are all learning and growing.
Read MoreThe Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine #20172018 students are well into the practical placement segment of our curriculum, and the #20182019 are progressing through the course material proficiently, and in good time.
Read MoreThe Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine #20172018 students are well into the practical placement segment of our curriculum, and the #20182019 are progressing through the course material proficiently, and in good time.
Read MoreReaders who follow the Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine students’ progress will be interested to know that the first theory examination, marked by City&Guild in London, produced 19 distinctions and five merits. An impressive result, and I was thrilled.
Read More"She makes the most comforting curry, the heartiest pies and a killer tart. And that’s not just your mother we’re talking about. We convinced South African food pros, from Reuben Riffel and Zola Nene to Ina Paarman and Dorah Sitole, to share the most treasured of their mothers’ recipes." - Taste Magazine
Read MoreImagine achieving third place in the world. Well, with help and encouragement from many enthusiastic folk, the Gourmand Awards jury judged Baking with Jackie Cameron (Struik Lifestyle, an imprint of Penguin Random House South Africa), the best pastry/baking cookbook in the world. And that was in a competition considered the Oscars of the food industry. I’m sure you will understand that I am thrilled beyond words.
Read MoreI’m by no means a vegetarian but with all the recent delicious Christmas offerings and feasts in the Cameron’s household, I am very much so leaning to the vegetarian side. And to be honest when eating out I often order the vegetarian option.
Read MoreAnother year – and another birthday - pass by. Birthdays are of utmost importance to me – that’s probably the reason I count the years from ‘my day’. And the countdown for that starts on November 1.
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