Feast Mode
It’s time to set the table, top up the bubbly – and lean into all the good things that the festive season brings. And there’s no need to worry about the menu – We’ve got you covered with a few tasty time-saving solutions.
Stories
A Summer Soirée to Remember
Summer – and the gloriously sunny festive season it brings to those of us fortunate enough to live in the Southern hemisphere – has finally arrived, offering those cherished celebration moments we eagerly anticipate all year. It’s a season that beckons us to unwind, to reconnect with family and friends, and to welcome them into our homes to raise a glass to the year that was and the promise of the new one that is waiting to welcome us.
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The Art of La Bella Vita
The JAN brand and Ellerman House have always enjoyed a special relationship. We share the same passion for living life beautifully – and little matches the show-stopping beauty of the more than 1000 original artworks that adorn its walls.
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Embracing the Reds of Summer
Let’s explore the reasons why red wine deserves a place in your summer wine selection.
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The Beautiful Life, Italian Style
For Volume 12 of JAN Journal, Jan Hendrik invites readers to join him on a personal journey across Italy, soaking up Italians’ love for life and relishing the art form that is Italian cuisine as he criss-crosses the country.
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Hook, Line and Savour
With our 3000 km coastline, centuries-old fishing communities, colourful fishing harbours and avid anglers, South Africa is a fish lover’s paradise.
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Trio of Joy
At JAN Franschhoek guests are welcomed with a joyful trio of bites –Trout Vetkoek, Goat’s Cheesecake and Pumpkin Tart – that celebrate the simple pleasures of some of this beautiful country and valley’s most-loved flavours, reminiscent of family gatherings and slower times.
In Chef’s Footsteps
Delving into the bustling world of culinary artistry, we caught up with Marizen Smit, a dynamic chef from the JAN Innovation Studio, presently lending her expertise to the vibrant atmosphere of Restaurant JAN in Nice, France.
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All Roads Lead to Cheese
Cheese is a cornerstone of any JAN experience and certainly of my own culinary life and explorations. For the selection team and I, the journey of discovery of each and every aged or fresh creation is just as important as that moment when we see our guests’ eyes light up at first bite.
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All Aboard
A cheese board laden with the very best selection of cheeses plus preserves and edible treats to complement them is one of life’s true joys.