{"id":21045,"date":"2026-08-28T10:00:39","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T08:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/bloemfontein\/?p=21045"},"modified":"2026-08-26T12:50:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T10:50:25","slug":"first-meel-meesters-crowned-in-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/bloemfontein\/blog\/2026\/08\/28\/first-meel-meesters-crowned-in-style\/","title":{"rendered":"First Meel Meesters crowned in style"},"content":{"rendered":"

The very first Get It Bloemfontein Winter Food, in association with Checkers Meel Meester Makietie, was a memorable celebration of food, family and friendly competition. Seven talented finalists and their families enjoyed a morning filled with delicious flavours, entertainment and plenty of excitement as they battled it out in the inaugural Meel Meester Bake-off competition. Congratulations to all finalists for showcasing their incredible baking skills and helping to make this first-ever event a sweet success.<\/h3>\n
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The seven Meel Meester finalists and judges<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Checkers Sixty60 toys on display.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pieter and Carolize Delport.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pulane Nel-Sekepe interacting with finalists during the Meel Meester bake-off.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Thinus Nel showing his focasia during the focasia art workshop.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pulane Nel-Sekepe and the Central Media Group and Checkers management teams.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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One of the guests during the Bloemieland sensory experience.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Meel Meester bake-off competition winners. Left to Right: Category above 11 \u2013 Andrea van der Berg and category under 10 – Le Roux Kriek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Each finalist received a branded apron, chef hat, and a fleece blanket to keep warm during the event.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Teambo team hosted a drumming workshop.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Text and photographs: GYPSEENIA LION<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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