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.
Stories
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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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?
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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 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.
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