Why we love Pizza Stones
Posted on 04. Jan, 2011 by Marina in Kitchen Gear
Fan of the crispy base? We posted a from-scratch pizza dough recipe a little while back, and sung the praises of making dough by hand (a full on, floury process) as well as with ease in a standmixer with a dough hook (also useful when dressing up as a pirate). Whatever your poison, being able to [...]
Retro Kitchenware from Sagaform
Posted on 30. Dec, 2010 by Marina in Kitchen Gear
Sagaform is a Scandinavian designer kitchen brand, and we bring their beautiful fare across the seas for snapping up into stylish South African homes. Particularly eye-catching, is their range of retro kitchen pieces, designed by Lotta Odelius. Lotta spent ten years as an art director and graphic designer before going solo and designing independently. Her [...]
The fine art of preserving cherries
Posted on 27. Dec, 2010 by Marina in Kitchen Gear
The very lovely Bridget McNulty is soon to be married (hoorah!) and is getting up to rather exciting foodie things in preparation for the big celebration. She sent us this review of the Cuisipro Cherry & Olive Pitter which is one of the kitchen tools helping her on her way to wedding greatness. “You know [...]
How to poach pears in a cocotte
Posted on 16. Dec, 2010 by Marina in Kitchen Gear
Candice Winterboer has just acquired a dreamy 29cm Le Creuset Oval Cocotte in kiwi. She sent us this quick and easy recipe for poached pears, featuring her new vessel of classic cooking delight. “It was with wild anticipation that I waited for my Yuppiechef delivery of a 29cm Oval Cocotte in my favourite Le Creuset [...]
Presents with a little thought
Posted on 08. Dec, 2010 by Marina in Kitchen Gear
Vicki Sleet of iwantthat has put together this clever kitchen tool pairing guide, some fresh inspiration for five foodie Christmas gifts. “Whether it’s birthdays or housewarmings or Christmas, I absolutely love giving gifts, there’s something so satisfying about keeping a person in mind for a little while and scratching my head to think what would [...]
Raise your glass
Posted on 06. Dec, 2010 by Marina in Kitchen Gear
Did you know, the glass you drink out of profoundly effects your experience? For a long time, us humans were none the wiser. Welcome to the story of how the functional wine glass came to be. Glass making in Europe began in about 1000 AD when the Venetians returned home from the Near East with knowledge [...]
How to cook the perfect griddle steak
Posted on 29. Nov, 2010 by Marina in Kitchen Gear
Xenia Forrester had a less than perfect experience with the Le Creuset square 26cm skillet she bought from Yuppiechef, and let us know about it: “What I found happened was the steak started to slightly steam, slightly griddle but nothing like you see on some of those famous cooking shows. My steak proceeded to be cooked [...]
Snack Bucket
Posted on 23. Nov, 2010 by Marina in Kitchen Gear
Debbie Smith sent sent us an idea for an edible gift for bakers (Cranberry Crunchie ingredients in a deli jar). But what about something a little bit creative for foodie Dads? “This one has been difficult since socks, hankies and hand-made stationery containers became not so cool. Building on the excitement of a giving gift [...]
Rocking Whisky Glasses (literally)
Posted on 23. Nov, 2010 by Marina in Kitchen Gear
With a cleverly designed tapered base, these Sagaform glasses roll gently and swill their contents but never tip or spill. Nice. Available as a set of six for R200, with free shipping anywhere in South Africa - find out more.
Pudding Steamer Review
Posted on 18. Nov, 2010 by Marina in Kitchen Gear
We sent Kate Liquorish of Undomestikated a KitchenKraft Masterclass Non-Stick Pudding Steamer to test drive. This is what she had to say. “For me Christmas is about food…people-yes…wine-definitely…but mostly food, food, food! I don’t really care for presents or lavish exchanges as it gets a bit ridiculous, but I was shocked to find that to [...]
