STORIES
Breaking Bread at La Motte
Be it breakfast, brunch, lunch or a laidback afternoon drink – La Motte invites you for a cup of freshly brewed coffee and artisan bakes just out of the oven.
Eat Like a Vegeterranean
In the Mediterranean – from Spain and Portugal, all along the coast through France, Italy, Greece, Turkey and the door of the Middle East through North Africa to Morocco – food is so much more than fuel. It’s pleasure.
High Cakes
Only when someone asked you especially do you need to bake your own cake, unless you want to. See it as an exercise in creativity.
How South Africa Feasts
We caught up with Hannes Maritz recently to get his take on what makes South Africans so unique in the way we feast, and how we like to set our tables.
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.
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.
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.
Food becomes Art
Embark on a culinary adventure and immerse yourself in a world of infinite creativity with JAN the Journal Volume 11.
The JAN Guide to Franschhoek
Home of JAN Franschhoek Nestled in the picturesque Cape Winelands of South Africa, Franschhoek …
Changing Tides
The success of any business depends on the strength of its relationships with other, likeminded organisations. One of the JAN brand’s closest and most enduring partnerships has been with Ellerman House, a truly unique and special boutique hotel on the slopes of Bantry Bay in Cape Town.
The JAN Guide to a Zero Waste Kitchen
Inspired by the Klein JAN team, we compiled a list of helpful guidelines to help you transform your kitchen into a zero-waste kitchen.
The JAN Guide to Paris
Looking for the best places to eat and drink when in Paris? Look no further. Here are some of Jan-Hendrik’s favourite Parisian must-visits.
The JAN Guide to Cape Town
Where to stay, eat and shop when in Cape Town? Use our guide to Cape Town to explore the Mother City like a true Capetonian.
The Julia Stiles Guide to Valentines
The Romantic Cynic’s Guide To Getting Valentines Right A Conversation with Julia Stiles To …
Pantry to Plate
My plant-based essentials There’s no shortage of reasons why you should start eating a …
Jan Retail Therapy: Parisian Pâtisserie
A PASTRY LOVER’S GUIDE TO SHOPPING IN PARIS Firstly, there’s the sheer overwhelm of …
The Heart of an Artichoke
The Story of the World’s Most Intriguing Thistle On the 19th of June 1575, …
How South Africa Feasts
We caught up with Hannes Maritz recently to get his take on what makes South Africans so unique in the way we feast, and how we like to set our tables.
Party Perfect
There’s no such thing as the perfect party. It’s about bringing people together and creating a gathering that every one of your guests can enjoy.
The JAN Father’s Day gift guide
In celebration of my father’s legacy and all the fathers out there, I’ve compiled a list of some of my special Father’s Day picks to say thank you to the superheroes in our lives.
Changing Tides
The success of any business depends on the strength of its relationships with other, likeminded organisations. One of the JAN brand’s closest and most enduring partnerships has been with Ellerman House, a truly unique and special boutique hotel on the slopes of Bantry Bay in Cape Town.
The JAN Guide to a Zero Waste Kitchen
Inspired by the Klein JAN team, we compiled a list of helpful guidelines to help you transform your kitchen into a zero-waste kitchen.
Cape Town captured
Join us as we discover the eclectic nuances of Cape Town as captured through Erin Walls’ lens.
This Slash That. Why not both?
RMB joins Jan Hendrik in his kitchen to talk about his initial vision for JAN, his view on celebrity, and his plans for the future of his brand.
10 Years of Restaurant JAN
This street. The stories it could tell. The first time I turned a corner onto Rue Lascaris, I was still working as a chef on a yacht off the coast of Monaco. I had a few days off and decided to take a stroll through the streets of Nice.
Boland Banquet
One of the many perks of working for the JAN brand is that you get a lot of first glances – you see every Journal long before it hits the shelves, get a first taste of the next season’s signature dishes, and more recently, a first visit to the newly reopened JAN Franschhoek!
Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen Becomes WWF Ambassador
South African Michelin-star chef, broadcaster and publisher Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen has entered into a partnership with the World Wildlife Fund.
Klein JAN meets Wolfgat
Klein JAN and Wolfgat join forces for a groundbreaking collaboration that celebrates local flavours and sustainability.
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.
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.
When Food Meets Fashion
A FEAST FOR THE EYES In the heart-warming fable of Stone Soup, a hungry …
Food becomes Art
Embark on a culinary adventure and immerse yourself in a world of infinite creativity with JAN the Journal Volume 11.
The JAN Guide to Nice
Bienvenue dans ma ville! Over the years – through my tours and special features …
What’s Your Travel DNA?
Are you an impulsive traveller or a compulsive traveller – or both? Take our quiz to find out.
The JAN Guide to Paris
Looking for the best places to eat and drink when in Paris? Look no further. Here are some of Jan-Hendrik’s favourite Parisian must-visits.
The state of water
We pay tribute to one of the most important and sometime often overlooked elements in the kitchen – water.
Cape Town captured
Join us as we discover the eclectic nuances of Cape Town as captured through Erin Walls’ lens.
The JAN Guide to Cape Town
Where to stay, eat and shop when in Cape Town? Use our guide to Cape Town to explore the Mother City like a true Capetonian.
On Mimosas (No, Not The Drink)
A Closer Look at the Abundant Winter Flower Winter on the Mediterranean bears its …
Plane and Simple
travelTips and tricks from seasoned travellers The JAN team has been fortunate to experience …
Test of Time
Who was it that said there’s no accounting for taste? So often, an entire culture can do an about turn on a matter that changes something of its fabric completely.
Wild White
Spring is definitely in the air! And that means only one thing: white wine is just about ready for its close-up.
The Power of Story
The only thing that truly separates one great wine from another is its story.
The Art of the Blend
COMPOSING THE ERNIE ELS SIGNATURE SYMPHONY When it comes to wine, we South Africans …
The Wine Companion Game
What if there was a better way to engage with the nuances of wine. What if you could expand your knowledge of it and still have fun?
First Impressions
When crafting the canapés, I like something a little whimsical, something that will put a smile on people’s faces, and few things get me as excited as when I see two classics meet up for the first time.
The Chardonnay Redemption Quiz
Should you give Chardonnay another chance? Take our quiz.
Franschhoek Feast
This week, we pay tribute to the leg of lamb by pairing it with wines of equal gravity.
