in tribute

Chef Bruce Robertson tragically passed away on 03 November 2014 – a life taken too soon! A larger than life character who brought joy to so many with his passion for food and life. In memory of a legend…

“Why is it that we really only measure someone’s input or impact after they have left us? What is it about us that we never allow ourselves to celebrate the mavericks, outlaws and free thinkers – the real leaders – while they are among us? Bruce Robertson was all of these things. The dictionary defines genius as someone who possesses a rare natural ability or skill – Bruce was such a man and he had it in spades. His genius sometimes bordered on folly, but he had the sheer force of will and charismatic personally to carry it off. He made over-the-top seem like it wasn’t enough. We are weakened by the realisation that we may not have given him all the credit that he was due, but we are strengthened by having known him. R.I.P Big Man.” – Pete Goffe-Wood, MasterChef SA judge

 

“What a sad day indeed. I feel numbed by the bizarre notion that this is it. No more Bruce moments. Gosh, he was funny. He was also incredibly unique, really doing his own thing and following his own beliefs. I have always admired him for his almost exhausting levels of energy, and loved him for his originality. That Bruce spirit. He was a very caring, genuine and dear friend. And I will really miss the way he could make me laugh, from the bottom of my belly. Because, gosh, he really was one of a kind.” – Margot Janse, The Tasting Room

 

“We have lost a special friend, chef and loving father to his beautiful daughter. His love and passion for cooking, living and loving of life was amazing ! We will miss you so much, dearest Bruce!” – Sue Baker of Wild Peacock Food Emporium

Recipe for a food Wizard and all round great guy

Start with a base of adventurous free spirit with superhero tendencies and add the following ingredients:

3 cups of good humour

A bag of extraordinary talent, creativity and innovation

Half a cup of inspiration

20 drops of sensitivity and compassion

3 tablespoons of charisma

100 packets of proud and doting Dad

A pinch of unique special magic

A good dollop of love for his family and friends

1 flight of Peter Pan

1 smidge of grumpiness

A ladle of supporting sustainable products
Method:

Fold in two buckets of persistence and resilience until the consistency is successful with a passionate perfectionist flavour.
Garnish with a beautiful smile and a naughty twinkle in his eye and call it “Happy days!”
Mix together and you have a legend that will live in our hearts forever!

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