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Who is cooking
Marna honed her culinary skills over fifteen years in professional kitchens before launching Smoking Chimney. Now, she tests every recipe in her own Cape Town kitchen, ensuring they're perfected for real people. Her culinary journey began at Warwick Chef School in Hermanus, followed by her first position as a commis-chef at Bluegum Country Estate near Stanford. Her talent quickly propelled her career, leading to a full-time head chef role at Kleinbosch Guest Estate in the scenic town of Paarl. There, she met her husband, Iwan Ross, the company's IT consultant, and discovered a kindred spirit who shared her love for cooking. Iwan became her trusted recipe tester, offering feedback before content was published. Smoking Chimney soon became a sensation, with readers returning daily. Eventually, Marna grew tired of the demanding chef lifestyle and the long hours away from home. After their marriage, she pursued bookkeeping and found work with an accounting firm. Iwan also advanced in his career, becoming an IT Engineer and later a Lead Technical Writer, finding his true passion in writing with six published titles in the McTavish Chronicles Series. Marna and Iwan's culinary adventures continue, with their dog, Benji, heartily approving, having sampled most of their creations. He raises a paw in a toast to them and to you, the reader. Happy Cooking!