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Thys Taljaard takes top honours at fundraiser cook-off
Executive chef at two of Premier Hotels and Resorts' properties in Richards Bay, Thys Taljaard has been named Zululand Chef of the Year. He claimed the top position next to other top chefs from the region in the fifth annual Zululand Observer 'Do I Care Enough?' (DICE) fundraiser.
Image Source: Premier Hotels & Resorts - The Richards
Taljaard and his team, comprised of staff from Premier Hotel The Richards and Splendid Inn Bayshore, won judges over with their mouth-watering main course consisting of a lamb bobotie, naan "roosterkoek" burger, accompanied by chilli-ginger tomato chutney, topped off with a beautifully presented micro rocket salad.
This was followed by a trio of South African desserts with a twist that included: a red velvet lamington filled with mascarpone cream and dusted with beetroot and coconut; a cinnamon milk tart mousse wafer cigar and a lemon curd cream half-sphere, topped with a cream soda or rosewater meringue set on a shortbread biscuit.
“I am incredibly grateful to the chefs from both my kitchens - Blessing Nxumalo, Lenard Coetzee, Thobisile Sibiya and Cornelius Muller – for their role in our win,” says Taljaard.
Funds raised at the cook-off will be donated to DICE and used to provide food to underprivileged families and gifts to children over Christmas.
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