Three ways to make a house a home
Posted on 02. Feb, 2012 by Sigrid in Kitchen Gear
So it’s a new year and new leaves are being turned over everywhere you look. People are quitting smoking, going to the gym, taking up running, learning to cook, moving house… To join arms with our fellows and to mark the newness of this year, we thought we’d share three tips on turning a house into [...]
Everything you need to know about oysters
Posted on 31. Jan, 2012 by Marina in Kitchen Gear
Let’s be real about the fact that oysters can be intimidating: getting hold of fresh ones, preparing them, prying them open, eating them, dealing with the constantly deferred hope of finding a pearl… No one said life was going to be easy, but oysters are worth it and easier than you think to serve at home. South [...]
5 tools for tackling fruit
Posted on 25. Jan, 2012 by Marina in Kitchen Gear
Peeling, coring and liberating fruit from skin, pips and stones is not the type of kitchen task most people would write home about. But, such tasks needn’t remain a chore. Clever designers around the world are constantly coming up with new and creative ways to conquer apples, cherries, pears and berries. Here are five tools [...]
How to pit a cherry
Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by Marina in Kitchen Gear
A bowl of fresh cherries is a delightful thing, until you have to pit a hundred. When preparing cherries for jam, sauces or tarts the process of removing stones can be the pits. Enter the cherry pitter - a handheld kitchen tool designed to eject stones from the bellies of cherries with precision, minimal juice loss [...]
Ice cream maker review: Krups vs MagiMix le Glacier
Posted on 19. Jan, 2012 by Marina in Kitchen Gear
Ever wondered how to go about choosing an ice cream machine? Automatic, self-freezing, auto-churn? Kate Schrire is a food activist, cook, journalist and owner of The Creamery – a local business that makes and sells hand made ice cream – and we reckon her opinions about ice cream machines are worth their weight. Here’s what [...]
Top Kitchen Tools of 2011
Posted on 17. Jan, 2012 by Sigrid in Kitchen Gear
We’re still reeling from the happy whirlwind that was 2011. As is our custom, we bring you a walk through the kitchen tool hits of 2011 and reveal which tools rocked the most boats over the last 12 months. Some of these we knew were going to happen (the Zoku was a dead giveaway, it is [...]
5 Hot New Tools
Posted on 16. Jan, 2012 by Marina in Kitchen Gear
We love kitchen tools. Classics, golden oldies, gadgets, genius conceptual designs… And of course, the latest hits. Here are 5 hot tools, new to Yuppiechef waters and standing by to take you by storm and make magic happen in your kitchen area. 1. Chef’n Stem Gem Strawberry Huller Separate strawberries from their husks with ease, with [...]
The 6 Habits of Highly Foodie People
Posted on 03. Jan, 2012 by Marina in Kitchen Gear
Foodies are mysterious creatures. Choosing to spend their pennies on all things kitchen and finding a thrilling satisfaction in things like sharp knives, beautiful serving bowls and how long to boil sugar to make caramel, they keep their kitchens as ship shape as Napoleon‘s Redoubtable. Or, do they? Make a cup of something delicious and [...]
Board vs. Board
Posted on 03. Jan, 2012 by Sigrid in Kitchen Gear
Most of cooking is preparation, and along with knives, chopping boards are among the most used items in the kitchen. With so many choices out there at so many price ranges, you could be forgiven for being confused when it comes to the right choice. The right choice for your kitchen should be a combination [...]
Last Minute Christmas Gifts
Posted on 23. Dec, 2011 by Sigrid in Kitchen Gear
Time’s running out, and you’re contemplating the shopping mall two days before Christmas. Fear not, friend, Yuppiechef has your back. Buy a voucher online with a credit card or EFT and have it sent directly to the recipient (with a gift message) via email or forward it on yourself. Great for last minute gifts or [...]
