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Franschhoek Feast

This week, we pay tribute to the leg of lamb by pairing it with wines of equal gravity.
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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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Easter and the chocolate egg

Where do Easter eggs come from why is it associated with a bunny that can lay them? We set out to try and get to ...
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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.
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The state of water

We pay tribute to one of the most important and sometime often overlooked elements in the kitchen – water.
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The 100+ Flavour Report

Recently, our team attended the 100+ Flavour Report – and what a sensory delight it was.
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Cape Town captured

Join us as we discover the eclectic nuances of Cape Town as captured through Erin Walls' lens.
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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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Don’t Be That Date

The Dos and Don’ts to Finding Your Perfect Blend Wine and Love – two ...
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Honeymoon Schmoneymoon

Keeping Things Exciting When They Become A Bit Same-Old It’s been a week. Everywhere ...
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In A Sense

We’re always told to live life to the fullest, to take time to smell the roses, and to always pursue la dolce vita.
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The Julia Stiles Guide to Valentines

The Romantic Cynic’s Guide To Getting Valentines Right A Conversation with Julia Stiles To ...
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The Road to Wellville

What Wellness Looks Like In 2023 Every time we turn the page on a ...
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Sustainable Style

SUSTAINABLE STYLE INSPIRATION FROM THE STREETS OF NICE  With every new year that sprouts, ...
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BEHIND THE SCENES AT RESTAURANT JAN

AN INTERVIEW WITH JAN HEAD CHEF SCOTT ARMSTRONG As Restaurant JAN celebrates a decade ...
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Fantastic Feasts (And How to Nail Them)

MY GUIDE TO PUTTING ON YOUR BEST FESTIVE DINNER We’re there! No use being ...
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KFM BOUJEE BRAAI VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS

Food meets radio with new Kfm 94.5 partnership Cape Town, 8 December 2020 Culinary ...
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JAN THE JOURNAL VOLUME 6

JAN the Journal Volume 6 arrives shortly before the birth of KLEIN JAN, South Africa’s first Michelin-star chef, Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen’s...
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COME DINE WITH ME AT JAN INNOVATION STUDIO!

Over the last two years – in the spirit of Willy Wonka in Charlie ...
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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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THE MOST FAMOUS PIG’S FOOT IN PARIS

A PRE-PANDEMIC VISIT TO AU PIED DE COCHON Named after a pig’s foot, Au ...
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NAILING YOUR ROAD TRIP

ESSENTIALS TO MAKE HITTING THE ROAD A BREEZE   It’s February (already!), the holidays ...
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SNACKING SOUTH AFRICA

A TOUR OF OUR FAVOURITE SNACKS One of the best parts about creating JAN ...
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GO SLOW

Our New Appetite for Slow Travel   Remember the Y2K hype? All that talk ...
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ON THE WATERFRONT

There are some Capetonians who won’t admit to liking the Waterfront, but deep down, they secretly do.
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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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ABOUT THE JOURNEY

One thing that has never changed is my love for discovering new people and places – a passion that I have found is greatly enhanced ...
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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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What I’ve learnt about wine

How to Fake Being a Wine Snob
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Made to Match

A SIMPLE GUIDE TO FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS   The first thing you learn ...
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Beyond Expectation

A VISIT TO ZEVENWACHT, THE HOME OF JAN WINE I put a lot of ...
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The lost art of slow cooking

Take it slow Savouring that first cup of coffee in the morning, going for ...
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Oh, the places you’ll grow

The incredible benefits of Spekboom  One of my favourite things about working and experimenting ...
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Honouring heritage in nature

How lessons from the past have guided me One of the first things that ...
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Legacy in a Bottle

When centuries of winemaking chart the course for innovation Steeped in a rich history ...
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