Healing the soil and saving the world
Posted on 24. Mar, 2010 by Mike in Yuppiechef Diary
Remember Soil for Life, the beneficiaries of our recent Love birds campaign? Well, last week Wednesday the first half of the Yuppiechef gang set off to muck in alongside our green-fingered friends. At Soil for Life, they are into growing things – namely people, food and communities – and grow we did. We each volunteered [...]
The finish line
Posted on 14. Dec, 2009 by Mike in Yuppiechef Diary
It’s been a long, hard-fought slog folks but he’s done it. Mike has won the chili competition. With two beautiful specimens to show off, he won by a country mile. As for the other contenders, well, there is always next year. Perhaps we could grow a flower, or a common weed and perhaps then it [...]
Supporting Soil for Life in 2010
Posted on 14. Dec, 2009 by Mike in Yuppiechef Diary
It’s official. We’ve finally managed to do it. Hold the phones. Stop the press. Turn off the stove, but leave the oven on. We’re making a commitment to support Soil for Life in 2010. Who are they? Soil for Life is a wonderful little NGO based and operating out of Constantia, Cape Town, that teaches [...]
Another interview in the Chilli Contest: Andrew
Posted on 19. Oct, 2009 by Mike in Yuppiechef Diary
So today we have the pleasure of interviewing Andrew: the brains of more than one operation. Here we have his first chilli pot plant experiment: So it seems simple, modern and efficient – just what we expected from the man. yet we know that something more lurks beneath the surface. Having established himself as the [...]
Indepth interview with Kaylee: Chilli Contest Newbie
Posted on 19. Oct, 2009 by Mike in Yuppiechef Diary
Moving into more serious territory, we now interview Kaylee Clark. Proficient in all she does, and now sporting a lethal looking headset, we approach with caution. Chilli Comp Panel: How are you this fine day Kaylee? Kaylee: Good thanks. Chilli Comp Panel: Your strategy for winning this contest? Kaylee: Lots of research. Chilli Comp Panel: [...]
More interviews in the Chilli Contest: Shane
Posted on 19. Oct, 2009 by Mike in Yuppiechef Diary
Today we’re with Shane Dryden, creator of the inaugural Chilli Growing Competition. Here is his entry, as we’re sure you’ll recall, bright and wonderful with a big white ‘backer’ for reflecting more light onto his chilli’s. We had a few words with him and found his answers intriguing if not somewhat bizarre. Chilli Comp Panel:Your [...]
Some interviews as the Chilli Race hots up…
Posted on 18. Oct, 2009 by Mike in Yuppiechef Diary
So we’re two weeks into the Competition and thought it would be time to do an in depth analysis of the competitors. Who are they? What are their backgrounds? Their strategies? Their failings, misgivings and regrets? What do they think it will take to win and just why they think so… It’s all here: raw, [...]
Good Food & Wine JHB: Saving the best for last
Posted on 29. Sep, 2009 by Mike in Yuppiechef Diary
So it’s with some relief that we prepare for this years Good Food & Wine Show JHB with it being the last show of the year. Shows are special to us, they’re wonderful opportunities to meet SA’s yuppie chef’s but man are they tiring! So for the last time in 2009 we’re packing our bags [...]
The Official Chilli Growing Competition Rules
Posted on 24. Sep, 2009 by Mike in Yuppiechef Diary
Here are the official rules for the chilli growing competition that is going down at Yuppiechef HQ – read about it here. Rules and regulations: Each person is to be given one container and an equal amount of seeds to start with. No other seeds may be brought in to the competition at any stage [...]
The Inaugural Chilli Growing Contest Kicks Off!
Posted on 24. Sep, 2009 by Mike in Yuppiechef Diary
Monday saw the beginning of what is sure to become an annual competition at Yuppiechef HQ. Yes, it all began with the sheer wisdom of Shane – ‘why not have a chilli growing competition and offer a day’s leave to the first person who grows a one?’. The idea was an instant hit (especially to [...]
