Culinary Awards Focus on Women

At the first FOOD XX Symposium and Awards: Womxn in Food, Jackie Cameron impressed the judges of the category entitled: teachers and mentors dedicated to sharing knowledge and encouraging future innovators - and came away with another award to enhance her already substantial collection.

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Weber Grill Academy Starts Friday 15 February

A Friday of the months below sees our popular Weber Grill Academy. If you think it can’t be done on a Weber we’ll show you it can… Demonstrations are by award-winning chef and business owner, Jackie Cameron. You will have the opportunity to taste the results, and recipes will be supplied. All fish used at the school is Sassi green-listed.

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Are Microgreens Nutritional Liquid Gold?

If you think microgreens are merely a garnish on your plate, think again. These tiny sprouts pack a powerful nutrient punch and should be included in your meals. Our diet requires an adequate amount of macro-nutrients (those needed in large amounts), micro-nutrients (those needed in smaller amounts), and of course food which contains antioxidants and phytonutrients, as these are important to keep your immune system strong.

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The Macrotrend of Microgreen Innovation

Born and raised in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, Nkululeko Mlotshwa recognised his passion for food while employed as a general worker in the hospitality industry. That was in 2011. Fast forward seven years, and today Nkululeko is living out his dream studying at the Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine, thanks to a Woolworths TASTE Eat Out Bursary.

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Your journey with food begins here!

From January 14th, we are taking on our new Students for the Internationally Recognized Culinary course which offers 100% job placement upon completion. Matrics enrol now! Before the craziness of 2019 and your final year at school. The next intake of students will be January 2020. To learn more about the extensive 18-month course email Jackie now!

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Fine Cuisine and Wine with Chaîne des Rôtisseurs

We recently attended a gathering of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs  at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Umhlanga. Hosted by  Philip Mostert, the Bailli Délégué  (national president), it was an enlightening evening where members celebrated, not only their final  gathering of last year.

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Nominate your Food XX Awards Favourite Womxn in Food

Have you nominated your favourite womxn in food? You have until the 31st of December to nominate your favourite womxn in food for the Food XX Awards in partnership with Eat Out. Here's how!

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The Secret Diner: "Great Chefs of the Future"

So lovely having “The Secret Diner”, thank you for your kind words. Your words about my students and “we’re in for some great chefs in the future.” These mean more to me then any award. So so appreciated.

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Anele Tembe: A Seriously Decadent Sweet Tooth

With the next Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine student intake arriving soon, I was reflecting on the #20182019 group and the progress made this year.

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