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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.

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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.

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Cocoa Confidential

Like wine, your experience of chocolate is influenced by where the cocoa bean grew, how long it fermented for and finally, how it was made into actual chocolate.

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Fuel to the Fire

Any braai master will know there’s more to cooking with fire than wood and oil. Like any artform, the choice of materials is crucial to the quality of your braai.

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Overfishing, Fact or Fiction?

While its force and power can so easily make us feel small, the sea still requires human help to conserve and protect all the life sustained below the surface.

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A more sustainable kitchen

From nutrient-dense grains to delicious meat alternatives. Here are twenty sustainable ingredients you can consider when stocking up your pantry.

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NEWS STORIES
Special Mother's Day Memories

Special Mother’s Day Memories

Jan Hendrik’s Mother reveals special Mother’s Day memories and how Jan Hendrik made every year unforgettable.

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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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Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen Checkers Margarita

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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Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen To the Michelin Stars and back

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 her way up the kitchen ranks to become Group Executive Chef …

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Reflections on JAN Franschhoek

Q&A With Jan Hendrik Van Der Westhuizen By Hanfred Rauch “It is not a restaurant. It’s a home where we aim for people to meet …

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LIFESTYLE STORIES
Article Thumbnail Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen (1)

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.

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JAN-Zero Waste Kitchen_Feature

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.

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Cape Town captured

Join us as we discover the eclectic nuances of Cape Town as captured through Erin Wall’s lens.

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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.

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Your Best Friend is Vegan. What Now?

An Omnivore’s Guide to Keeping The Peace “We need to talk,” he says. “Wait, are we breaking up?” you joke. Silence. Your eyes grow wide. …

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Don’t Be That Date

The Dos and Don’ts to Finding Your Perfect Blend Wine and Love – two of the most complicated, fascinating subjects that have been topics of …

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TRAVEL STORIES
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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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Cape Town captured

Join us as we discover the eclectic nuances of Cape Town as captured through Erin Wall’s lens.

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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.

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On Mimosas (No, Not The Drink)

A Closer Look at the Abundant Winter Flower Winter on the Mediterranean bears its own bounty of delights. Fewer crowds mean quieter streets, which offers …

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Plane and Simple

travelTips and tricks from seasoned travellers The JAN team has been fortunate to experience a lot of exciting travel opportunities and world class destinations in …

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STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE
Special Mother's Day Memories

Special Mother’s Day Memories

Jan Hendrik’s Mother reveals special Mother’s Day memories and how Jan Hendrik made every year unforgettable.

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Feasting with inspirational women

A Look at Women Who Inspire Us Starting from a chef trainee and working her way up the kitchen ranks to become Group Executive Chef …

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Feasting in Franschhoek

An interview with JAN Group Executive Chef Antro Davel  The opening of JAN Franschhoek marks an exciting new chapter for the JAN team, and is …

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JAN RSVP is here

What you need to know about my new series JAN RSVP After three beautiful seasons of JAN, I felt that we had captured my story… …

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Journey to the Kalahari

FORMER GOLDEN TICKET WINNER LAUREN CARY DISCUSSES THE MAGIC OF THE KALAHARI EXPERIENCE Fans of JAN the Journal will be familiar with our Golden Ticket …

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Pearls of wisdom

An ode to the natural pearl   It’s no secret that I love vintage treasures and antique finds, there’s something about the quality of older …

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