Wednesday, June 05, 2024

Gathering at Den Anker in memory of Jos Baker

Jos Baker was something of a polymath
Starting with a career in fashion, she turned her love of food, wine and décor into a long, successful career as a journalist
She also had a lifelong passion of maintaining, Klein Zoar, the historic 18th Century house she lived in
Klein Zoar is said to have been the home of Wolraad Woltemade, a Cape Dutch dairy farmer,
who died while rescuing sailors from the wreck of the ship De Jonge Thomas in a storm in Table Bay on 1 June 1773

Jos showing the book she wrote about her house to Helen Zille,
who was Premier of the Western Cape, at the official residence, Leeuwendal in April 2013

At lunch - Haute Cabrière, June 2014
Always fashionable, always informed and always fun Just no chilli ever!

The first Wake was held at Belgian restaurant Den Anker, a place Ros loved and went to regularly
It was very kindly hosted by Réjeanne and Doekie Vlietman
Réjeanne manages the restaurant and Doekie is the executive chef
There was another on the following Saturday in the garden of Jos's historic house Klein Zoar in Brooklyn,
which we were unable to attend

A small crowd of people, including her family and those who knew Jos personally or as a fellow journalist

Generous cheese platters were suppled

Crackers topped with really well made steak tartare
and there were meltingly delicious warm cheese croquetten

A glass of bubbly to see her on her way ... or some juice

Bennie Howard made a lovely speech about Jos and his memories of her. They were friends for many years

Four members of her late husband's family

Norma Ratcliffe, Mr Wessels, Celia Gilloway, James Berrangé, Rejeanne Vlietman

local décor, spekboom and a protea

A younger member of the Wessels family spoke about his relationship with Jos

Den Anker Chef Doekie Vlietman

Celia Gilloway, who so ably organised both wakes for Jos

Mrs Wessels

James Berrangé

Absolutely divine crisp Belgian Waffles. We have to go back for mussels and more waffles,
washed down by good Belgian beer. Sooon

Chocolate ice cream cones with nuts to dip into

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