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Smart Food • The Thai inspired blushing pink salmon burger

September 12, 2018

Spring is in the air The change of season brings about a switch in my mood for food that lifts my spirits and my energy levels. Soft pink blossoms on trees evoke feelings of happiness and encourage me to get out of my winter slump with fresh healthy food. This Thai inspired blushing pink salmon burger is complimented by Graham Beck’s Gorgeous Sparkling wine, just what’s needed to keep me in the pink. Ideally the pink salmon burger should be served with a chilled glass of Gorgeous Sparkling wine and shared with friends for an afternoon of laughter. Shopping lists…

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Smart Food • A girl and her party cakes… Family and food

May 22, 2018

Smart Food • A girl and her love of party cakes, family and food • Jill Nowers

Food tastes better when you eat it with your family. I kinda wondered, and procrastinated for those of you who know me, how, celebrating family ties in with food and it dawned on me that my love of food is intricately woven through memories of my two Grannies, Mom, family get together’s and a myriad of other life events… My two Grans were so different in personality from one another and yet both of them loved their families so. Eating around a dinner table together was what meal times were all about. Walking into my grandparent’s house in Port Elizabeth…

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Smart Food • The Did You Know of Jack and Jill Food Co.

April 29, 2018

I think I’m a trivia nerd. I love to learn about everything. What can I say? I’m curious • Adam Rodriguez I have always loved “useless” bits of trivia and fun facts. So, for this month’s Smart Food post I have decided to share some interesting did you know trivia about my shop, Jack and Jill Food Co. and the ingredients that we use… The Did You Know of Jack and Jill Food Co. Egg-sactly Farmer Theo’s crew of clucking Matilda’s ensure that we always have fresh farm eggs on hand. The eggs are collected fresh in the morning and delivered…

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Smart Food • We love a feast

February 21, 2018

Planning a special occasion? Here is some food for thought… We love hosting parties at Jack and Jill Food Co. but nothing makes us happier to plan the menu, make it and then serve you! I really don’t believe in over complicating things and my most nerve wracking catering gigs have been when I have tried something new and didn’t know if it’s going to work out!! Make sure you have fun with your food, it sets your party mood and reflects in your presentation and flavour of your feast. Presentation of the food is 90% of your battle won…

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De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa

December 1, 2017

De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa 35km South of Bloemfontein on the N1 (to Cape Town) deoudekraal.com People who love to eat are always the best people – Julia Child When the Nelson Mandela Foundation decided to put together The Great South African Cookbook featuring South Africa’s finest cooks, chefs and local food heroes, the result was quite frankly put, impeccable. The book is an absolute treat and features the very best culinary talent our country has to offer. Reuben Riffel of Reuben’s in Franschhoek, David Higgs of MKR SA and the renowned Marble in Johannesburg and Marie Lombard…

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Machiel and Jamandi Bekker • The #lekkerbekkers of MKR SA

November 24, 2017

Machiel and Jamandi Bekker • #lekkerbekkers MKR SA

As soon as I saw you, I knew an adventure was going to happen • Winnie-the-Pooh Meet Machiel and Jamandi Bekker. The local-is-truly-lekker dynamic duo of My Kitchen Rules SA. They are loads of fun, genuinely passionate and charming to boot. Loving nothing more than getting together with family and friends, their hearty food is delicious and their festive hospitality simply contagious. They are the exceptional husband and wife team who dared to take a chance on a culinary adventure of a lifetime and very quickly became the firm fan favourites of South Africa with their kind hearts and gutsy determination. They are…

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Smart Food • The Buddha Bowl is our favourite new way of eating

November 22, 2017

At some point earlier this year, every grain bowl transformed into a Buddha Bowl. It happened on restaurant menus, it happened on blogs, and it really, really happened on Pinterest. But why are these very trendy, very delicious bowls called Buddha bowls? Turns out, Buddha Bowls aren’t really about Buddha, but rather about round deep dishes filled abundantly with vibrant healthy foods. Also know as macro / power / hippie or nourish bowls, the name Buddha bowl came from the round shape of the bowl resembling Buddha’s belly. It’s an easy meal to make at home, that can’t flop because pretty much anything goes!…

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El’ Jefe Cantina

September 27, 2017

El’ Jefe Cantina The Walk Shopping Centre, Langenhoven Park, Bloemfontein El’ Jefe Cantina on Facebook When it comes to flavourful food, spicy Mexican-inspired feasts sit pretty high up on our list! If a dish is filled or topped with cheese, chilli or smoky meat and then fried or baked, we’re in. Don’t forget the freshly made salsa, guacamole and lashings of sour cream, or the zingy ceviche that pairs so perfectly with jugs of frozen margaritas or tots of tequila. Located at the The Walk Shopping Centre in Langenhovenpark is Mexican delight El’ Jefe Cantina, Bloemfontein’s latest hot spot. Serving great…

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Smart Food • The Tequila Mexican Chicken Salad

September 20, 2017

Turns out, this year Mexican food is quite the thing. Definitely one of this year’s biggest food trends, the beautiful rich, enchanting mix of flavour, colour and texture is quite simply put, YUM! Yes, traditional Mexican cuisine has never been hotter or more in the spotlight as it is now. NEW on the Jack and Jill Food co. menu this Spring is the fabulous Jill Nowers’ take on the fresh zesty flavours of a Mexican salad… with a touch of zany tequila, of course 😉 Jill’s food philosophy has always been about the basic principles of good food. Preparing delicious,…

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Jack and Jill Food co • Loch Logan Waterfront

May 23, 2017

Jack and Jill Food co. Shop UG 8, Loch Logan Waterfront, Bloemfontein, Free State Jack and Jill Food co. on Facebook One of the Smart Team’s absolute favourite local hang-outs have moved! The fresh funky and all-round YUM deliciousness that is Jack and Jill Food co. can now be found at their NEW swanky address at the Loch Logan Waterfront in Bloemfontein. The charming Jill Nowers is the culinary delight behind Jack and Jill Food co. – Jill’s food philosophy is somewhat simple. The better quality the ingredient, the more delicious the end result. That’s why she believes in preparing delicious,…

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