Cranberry Crunchie Edible Gift Kit
Posted on 17. Nov, 2010 by Marina in Kitchen Gear
Debbie Smith sent us this edible gift idea using the Eva Solo Deli Jar, a thoughtful present for moms, teachers and avid bakers. “I enjoy receiving gifts with a personal touch, something that says a bit of time and thought has been taken but that is practical too. So this year as Christmas gifts for my [...]
Stained Glass Christmas Biscuits
Posted on 16. Nov, 2010 by Marina in Food & Drink
The name of these biscuits has a magical ring to it, the kind that would produce a gleeful smile if whispered to a child or presented on a platter to hungry friends with tea. And they’re beautiful to behold. Combining baked deliciousness with melted boiled sweets is a rather genius idea and in the same [...]
Royal Icing
Posted on 15. Nov, 2010 by Marina in Food & Drink
You know cakes that have that crusty icing that can be sloped into little peaks before it dries and goes as hard as rock? Hello, Royal Icing. Ingredients 2-3 large egg whites 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 3 cups icing sugar Making it happen Whisk eggs whites with the lemon juice briefly until combined (not too [...]
“Baking is better than…”
Posted on 13. Oct, 2010 by Marina in Yuppiechef Diary
Like baking? How about baking made easy? Ina Paarman‘s products are some of the lovemarks of our nation. Care to hazard a guess as to how many Ina Paarman chocolate cake mixes have been sold? We have no idea, but heck it would be an interesting figure. We have some Ina Paarman baking hampers to [...]
Buttercream frosting
Posted on 11. Oct, 2010 by Marina in Food & Drink
Everyone needs a good recipe for buttercream icing. This classic recipe, which makes about 2 cups, is taken off the Hershey’s website. Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 2-2/3 cups icing sugar 1/2 cup Hershey’s cocoa (which might be available from the Spar, otherwise Nomu Cocoa is a great local option). 1/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon [...]
We heart Nicoletta
Posted on 06. Oct, 2010 by Marina in Food & Drink
Some argue that the sole purpose of baking is the eating – but we reckon there is a strong case for the decorating process being the thing that gets the pulse of bakers racing the world over. Agree? Overseas, the baking scene is well established and sugar decorations, sprinkles and icing tools are available all [...]
Coca Cola + Chocolate + Cake
Posted on 05. Oct, 2010 by Marina in Food & Drink
Been waiting your whole life to find a legitimate way to consume coke and chocolate cake at exactly the same time? Feel it. It is here. The hunt for the best from scratch chocolate cake recipes continues, and Gabrielle Fluxman sent us this delightful recipe for coke cake. Ingredients for the Cake part 2 cups sifted [...]
Hunt for the best chocolate cake recipe
Posted on 23. Sep, 2010 by Marina in Food & Drink
We are on the hunt. Not for lions, not for jellybeans (this time) – for the best from scratch chocolate cake recipe. Think you’ve got it? Post it here, on our Facebook page or email it to us on hello@spatula.co.za. Spatulas ahoy!
Hello, Cakebread Pudding & Pie
Posted on 03. Sep, 2010 by Marina in People & Places
Kamini Pather is a fiercely loyal Yuppiechef. She is also a lover of all things scrumptious, a food blog writer (check out Deelihuss!) and has a kitchen full of beautiful tools (we know this). She attended the opening of a new, button-bright cupcakery in Cape Town last week, and sent us the scoop. “With walls painted [...]
Chocolate brownies tips
Posted on 30. Aug, 2010 by Marina in Food & Drink
Don’t overmix your batter (especially if using an electric mixer) when you make brownies. If you are aiming to make something dense and fudgey, mixing will incorporate air into the batter and result in something light and fluffy. Don’t use any leavening agent in your brownie mixture (like baking powder or bicarb of soda) Don’t [...]
