Return to Franschhoek
After a very successful début season of Chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen’s Cape Winelands experience, JAN Franschhoek is back for an eagerly anticipated second season.
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Stories
Bastille Throwback
If you’ve never heard of Bastille Day, it commemorates the famous Storming of Bastille on 14 July 1789, a pivotal moment during the French Revolution.
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The JAN Guide to Franschhoek
Home of JAN Franschhoek Nestled in the picturesque Cape Winelands of South Africa, Franschhoek is a charming village that exudes a rich history and culinary charms. Known as the “Food
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Mise en Place
Mise en place is so ingrained in modern kitchens that it’s hard to believe there wasn’t always such a system in restaurants.
The Power of Story
The only thing that truly separates one great wine from another is its story.
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Beyond Organic
We urban dwellers are slaves to our labels. Certified organic, fair trade, free range… when we don’t grow our own, it’s all we have to go on.
The Art of the Blend
COMPOSING THE ERNIE ELS SIGNATURE SYMPHONY When it comes to wine, we South Africans are very specific about our likes and dislikes. We’re also very loyal. Often when the conversation
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When Food Meets Fashion
A FEAST FOR THE EYES In the heart-warming fable of Stone Soup, a hungry traveller arrives in a village with nothing but a small stone and a brilliant idea. Through
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Taking it Further
We so often overlook sauces, stocks, dressings and batters as a bridge we need to cross on the way to putting dinner on the table. But take a moment to consider how versatile they are.
What’s Your Travel DNA?
Are you an impulsive traveller or a compulsive traveller – or both? Take our quiz to find out.
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