Easter riddle hunt 2012: #1
Posted on 29. Mar, 2012 by Marina in Yuppiechef Diary
And we’re off, good luck with the first riddle people (catch up on how our Easter riddle hunt works). The solution and our first three winners will be posted tomorrow, so keep a look out. You have until midnight tonight to track down egg numbero uno. Start searching.
Easter riddle hunt 2012: prepare ye
Posted on 27. Mar, 2012 by Marina in Yuppiechef Diary
Our annual Easter riddle hunt is here again, folks. So brush up your clue cracking, flex your fingers and get ready to hunt down five Yuppiechef kitchen tools to stand a chance to win daily prizes and a grand prize of R2,500 to spend on Yuppiechef. To get an idea of what you’re in for [...]
Vintage baking: Vanilla cake with granadilla cream cheese topping
Posted on 24. Mar, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
Some smells and tastes can transport you back at lightning speed to when you were knee-height (try closing your eyes and sniffing a lucky packet). This South African household favourite might just take you on a nostalgic journey. Ingredients (serves 8-10) Cake 4 eggs 250g castor sugar 280g flour 15ml baking powder 250ml milk 100g [...]
Minichefs: Rainbow lamingtons
Posted on 23. Mar, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
Do you need a party activity or just some weekend fun with a few children? We might have just the thing. Yuppiechef hosted four very busy boys who created these delicious multi-coloured treats and served them, very proudly, for afternoon tea. They used a ready-made cake from this Lamington recipe for big people. Don’t be [...]
Vintage baking: Lamingtons
Posted on 22. Mar, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
The popularity of all things vintage is evident in the rising popularity of enamel kitchenware, wooden utensils and old school baked goods. To celebrate, we are going to be featuring a couple of vintage baking recipes, kicking off with Lamingtons (aka ystervarkies). This traditionally Australian treat consisting of sponge cake dipped in chocolate before being [...]
What makes a burger great?
Posted on 20. Mar, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
We believe the greatness of a burger lies somewhere between the patty, sauces and whatever form of potato you choose to serve. At Yuppiechef HQ we are fans of a freshly prepped homemade patty with pink peppercorn garnish, sweet potato wedges and tomato relish and here’s how to make it. To make four burgers you’ll need four rolls and the [...]
Spatula print v2.0
Posted on 19. Mar, 2012 by Marina in Yuppiechef Diary
Did you know there exists a printed version of Spatula? It is true. The first edition was sent out into the world at the end of last year, with Yuppiechef orders placed in November and December, and we were rather excited about it. Did you get one? We’re proud to announce that the second edition [...]
Our five ‘Bitten’ winners
Posted on 19. Mar, 2012 by Marina in Yuppiechef Diary
We held a giveaway of Sarah Graham’s brand new cook book last week and asked people to post their favourite no-mess no-fuss supper for a chance to win one of five copies. We loved the entries that came streaming in (check out them) and we tasked the author herself with picking her her five favourites. [...]
SA Food Heroes: Andy Fenner
Posted on 16. Mar, 2012 by Marina in People & Places
In the years we’ve known Andy Fenner he’s run a design company with his wife, dabbled in property development, written about food as Jamie Who and most recently cofounded Frankie Fenner Meat Merchants. Busy bee? You bet. We caught up with him on Kloof street, Cape Town. Sipping a flat white on a sunny Tuesday afternoon [...]
Show us your Zoku pops and win
Posted on 15. Mar, 2012 by Marina in Yuppiechef Diary
Magic is afoot. Zoku Quick Pop Makers fly off our shelves faster than you can say ‘pop went the weasel’ and in honour of the world’s favourite 7 minute ice lolly maker we are inviting you to send us your Zoku pop pics for a chance to win kitchen goodies and be a little bit famous [...]
