Description

JAN the Journal is a luxury bi-annual publication by Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen — South Africa’s first and most celebrated Michelin-star chef. It is part coffee table cookbook, part lifestyle magazine and has become one of the most collectable food and lifestyle publications to come out of South Africa.

Who is Jan Hendrik?

Jan Hendrik’s inspiring journey has taken him from an old farming town deep in the heart of Mpumalanga, South Africa, to the vibrant city of Nice on the French Riviera, where he became the first ever South African to win the culinary world’s highest honour — the esteemed Michelin star.

What the Journal covers

This 250-page visual feast takes readers through his travels, lifestyle and above all else, an epicurean journey of discovery. The emphasis on what we eat and where it comes from incorporates a special focus on South African ingredients and recipes, with over 50 recipes and pictures to make you salivate.

What makes it special

It is a bi-annual magazine focussing on wellbeing, lifestyle, art and food. With only two issues released every year, it is highly collectable, driven by the value of its timeless and inspiring content — printed on exquisite quality paper by South Africa’s leading art book printers.