An idea for Valentine's Day

Love is in the Air

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and a great idea would be to pack a picnic basket and head to the beach or even a special park in your area. Picnics are a great way to bond and enjoy each others company.

If you are like me and wouldn't know what to put in the basket first, why not get someone to pack a picnic basket for you.

To find out who does this in your area visit www.southafricanfoodies.co.za.
or visit Cape town based company The Picnic Company

LEARN TO COOK FROM THE BEST!

Learn to cook like a Pro

An opportunity not to be missed - to cook under the guidance of two members of the South African team who won at the IKA Culinary Olympics in Erfurt, Germany in 2008 where the SA team achieved a GOLD, two SILVERS and one BRONZE in the Culinary Arts display.

The last Gold medal won by Team SA was 16 years ago and Trevor and Dilene have committed to another four year training stint aiming to represent SA in the IKA Culinary Olympics in 2012.

Chef Dilene Cranna and Chef Trevor Boyd have put together a spectacular menu and this is an opportunity to create your own meal under the guidance of these well acclaimed chefs.

To Find out more Visit: http://www.southafricanfoodies.co.za/foodevents.shtml

ARE YOU THE NEXT McCAIN TRIBUTE TO GOOD TASTE CHAMPION?

Entry forms for the McCain Tribute to Good Taste 2009 are out. Only this time around, things are different. This year’s challenge pays tribute to the South African National Culinary Team (Team SA), who made the industry proud by winning a gold medal at the Culinary Olympics in Germany in 2008.

Here’s the deal. McCain is challenging chefs of all ages to create two unique vegetarian dishes – one soup and one main course recipe for six people – using a minimum of four McCain products, while incorporating the theme “Green for Gold” in their recipe entries, in tribute to Team SA

If you think you have what it takes to walk away with the R5000 grand prize then enter now and stand the chance of becoming the next McCain Tribute to Good Taste champion. Remember, the colour and quality of your dish is what will determine the judges’ decision, so get those creative juices flowing!

The McCain Tribute to Good Taste will this year be held at Hostex in Johannesburg taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre from 15 to 18 March 2009. Four finalists will be flown to Johannesburg on 18 March 2009 to compete in the cook-off for the grand prize, plus a floating trophy and guaranteed publicity.

Entries close 28 February 2009 so enter now….. It’s easy peasy!!!

Entry forms are available at most tertiary culinary institutions, or alternatively visit http://www.saca.co.za/ for and entry form and full competition details. Email: jene@stratpr.co.za

HAPPY NEW YEAR!