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Dirty Little Secrets
Just like any South African who has spent time abroad, I feel a definite sense of home when I return and feel African ground beneath ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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. ...
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The Benefits Of A Good Posture
During the JAN Voyage, guests get to experience wellness workshops with the talented Suzette van Rooyen, founder of Core Concepts. You'll gain insight about the ...
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Passeggiata: The Walk After the Feast
Picture this: Long tables outstretched with delicious dishes made from only the finest and freshest produce, glasses overflowing with wine, and a breathtaking view. In ...
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The Balance Between Inspire and Aspire
Inspiration is the heartbeat of creativity, the unseen force that drives us to create, innovate, and push boundaries. For chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, ...
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Unleashing Creativity in the Heart of the Home
If there’s one place in the home where creativity knows no bounds, it’s the kitchen. The kitchen is more than just a space for preparing ...
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The Six Pillars of Taste
What can we learn from the older generations, the oumas and the nonnas, about cooking and consuming food? The answer is simple.
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The Trek Between Home & Haute Cuisine
Cooking, in its essence, has always been part of Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen's life. Whether on a farm or in the bustling city of ...
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Holiday, Home or Work: The Art of Skin Care
Drink enough water, wash your face, apply sunscreen, and wear a hat. Over centuries, mothers and caregivers have given the same advice to their children. ...
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Here & There: Establishing Your Brand
There is no guide to managing a business across two continents. So, what is the key to sustaining growth? During a recent visit to South Africa, ...
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Surviving Easter weekend
Who said Easter preparation should be a tedious task? Use our guide for a stress-free Easter gathering that will leave a lasting impression.
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One movie, two sips and it’s everything everywhere all at once
Lights, camera, action! The glitz and glamour of Hollywood’s most prestigious night are upon us once again.
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TO THE MICHELIN STARS AND BACK
Let’s raise a glass and toast to those who have earned their Michelin star.
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Feasting with inspirational women
A Look at Women Who Inspire Us Starting from a chef trainee and working ...
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Reflections on JAN Franschhoek
Q&A With Jan Hendrik Van Der Westhuizen By Hanfred Rauch “It is not a ...
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JAN the Journal Volume 10
SOUTH AFRICA’S PREMIER LUXURY FOOD AND LIFESTYLE PUBLICATION HITS ITS BIGGEST MILESTONE YET In ...
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Magic Maker
A Tribute To Photographer Marguerite Oelofse By the time JAN the Journal’s first issue ...
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Introducing JAN Franschhoek
I’m thrilled to announce my latest culinary experience on home soil in partnership with ...
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DWARSKERSBOS
One of my favourite things to do when I come home is to look for a beautiful, quiet place to spend a few days just ...
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ROOTED IN THE EARTH
How the Kalahari brought me closer to the Earth Just over three years ago, ...
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BONKERS FOR THE BROCANTE
HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF ANTIQUING One of France’s favourite national pastimes ...
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THE WILD MISTRESS
NOTES ON THE CITY OF NICE Once upon a time, the Mediterranean Sea was ...
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MY FIRST MILE HIGH EXPERIENCE
And fascination with airline food The first flight I ever took was with SunAir, ...
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HOW NOT TO RUN A RESTAURANT
A FEW OF MY PERSONAL DOS AND DON’TS For some of us, the idea ...
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DAMPFNUDELS AND DUMPLINGS
A ROUND-THE-WORLD TRIP ON A SQUISHY DOUGH CUSHION One might be getting a bit ...
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Don’t Be That Date
The Dos and Don’ts to Finding Your Perfect Blend Wine and Love – two ...
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Butter and Chardonnay
A Look at One of Jan Franschhoek’s Most Iconic Dishes Within two days after ...
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Garnish Guru
MASTER THE COCKTAIL’S ULTIMATE FASHION ACCESSORY If cocktails were invited guests at a royal ...
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Christmas Connections
Make time for your loved ones this festive season. That’s it, another year gone ...
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All That Sparkles
A (SURPRISINGLY) FRUGAL GUIDE TO ENTERTAINING WITH BUBBLY They call it a champagne party; ...
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Let’s Get Fizzical
South Africa’s premier bubbly festival returns after a two-year hiatus It was only 50 ...
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The Scoop on Sabrage
How to Avoid a Murder Mystery Unfolding at Your Next Celebration It’s one of ...
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