Salmon tartare with mango and coriander
Posted on 04. Mar, 2011 by Undomestikated in Food & Drink
I love fish – FRESH fish, because sadly most of the fish in supermarkets sold as ‘fresh’ have been frozen time and time again. There are very few supermarkets that stock truly fresh fish, so I support a local fish monger (Southern Cross Deli in Westlake Business Park). Fishmonger’s prices are usually equal to or [...]
The science behind cupcakes
Posted on 03. Mar, 2011 by BakeLoveNotWar in Food & Drink
Baking cupcakes is a science as well as an art. Most of us have probably discovered the hard way that you can’t just spontaneously make up a cake recipe. So have you ever wondered, where did those magic numbers in the recipe book come from? And why do they work, when our made-up ones don’t? I’ve [...]
Minichefs: pizza for little people
Posted on 01. Mar, 2011 by Marina in Food & Drink
With a bit of practice, the minichefs in your midst could be cooking you dinner. Here’s some inspiration for child-friendly pizza making (you’d be surprised how clever little fingers can be with guidance, but when sharp knives are used we recommend full adult supervision). Download printable version of the recipe. Ingredients used: 1 batch dough [...]
How to make your own vinaigrette
Posted on 25. Feb, 2011 by Matt in Food & Drink
Ah, the good old vinaigrette, or to the average Joe, ‘salad dressing’. You could just walk into a store to get it, but where’s the fun in that? Here’s how to make your own with a handful of ingredients – it’s easy, healthy and preservative free. Traditionally a vinaigrette is an olive oil/vinegar emulsion, but it [...]
One-cup heart-shaped pancakes
Posted on 02. Feb, 2011 by Jules Durrant in Food & Drink
Talk about easy peasy. You could probably make these pancakes with your eyes closed (although not recommended around a hot stove…) and it’s a great way to get little ones involved as pancake batter is particularly impervious to a bit of poetic license with ingredients. This method produces a thick, fluffy American-style pancake but simply [...]
How to make Mexican Salsa
Posted on 27. Jan, 2011 by Matt in Food & Drink
I love Mexican, simple, wholesome food, rich in flavour and texture and of course central to many dishes is none other than, salsa. Traditionally it is made with larger tomatoes and a white onion, which often has a sharpness about it. I decided to use a red onion and cocktail tomatoes as they are typically sweeter in [...]
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 [...]
Christmas Angel Cupcakes
Posted on 09. Dec, 2010 by Marina in Food & Drink
These Christmas Angel Cupcakes are the creation of Capetonian, Justine Hill, who on top of being an accomplished bakeress has just graduated as a doctor from UCT. She adapted Nigella’s recipe for Love Buns (from Feast) and sent us the low down on how to create these serene, fluffy friends. The flowery apron Justine is [...]
How to make Amarula Eggnog
Posted on 07. Dec, 2010 by kamini in Food & Drink
Eggnog, made with warmed yolks, milk, cream and brandy is about as traditional as you get. And let’s be serious, this would go down a right treat if our trees were covered with snow and we all needed a warm-me-up during our festivities. Here in the South where “the sun is warm” and “the grass [...]
