Recipes
Ice lollies with Zoku: Rosé & kiwi fruit
Making ice lollies at the dinner table without electricity? Sounds like something from Back to the Future. Lucky for us, we don’t need Michael J Fox to make this possible, all we need is a Zoku Quick Pop Maker. Ingredients... Continue reading
Minichefs: strawberry picking at Polkadraai
Located near to Stellenbosch in the Western Cape, the Polkadraai Strawberry Farm is a super place to pick strawberries and allow children to see that strawberries don’t just grow in polystyrene trays covered in clingwrap. After a briefing about the... Continue reading
Minichefs: strawberry smoothie milkshake
There is something about a milkshake that makes everything seem right with the world. This recipe adds a good dose of strawberries for maximum summer goodness. Time taken: 15min Ages involved: 4 – 10 Number of children: 6 Makes: 6... Continue reading
Minichefs: strawberry and cream pancakes
A popular, quick weekend meal in our home is a batch of pancakes which can be whipped up in record time for any number of people. While elaborate fillings of creamed spinach or smoked salmon are sure to impress, the... Continue reading
Minichefs: frozen strawberry dreams
With abundant fresh strawberries to use after a strawberry picking outing, nothing is more popular with the Minichefs than this frozen dessert. It is a super-easy treat, requires no cooking and is perfect for little hands to prepare. Just be... Continue reading
Zingy Thai beef salad
Like a salad with a little punch? Then look no further and give this one a whirl. With a zingy Thai dressing and a few chillies to boot, it works well as a main meal. Summer’s the time for salads:... Continue reading
Presents with a little thought: homemade lemon curd
Looking for Christmas gift ideas? Consider stashing this one under your belt: homemade lemon curd. Make a big batch, package it in a preserve jar with a nifty citrus reamer and who knows, maybe you’ll be on the receiving end... Continue reading
Make lollies in 7 minutes with Zoku
Ever thought you could make ice lollies in 7 minutes without electricity? Like a man walking on the moon, it’s difficult to imagine but it’s possible. All you need is a little Zoku magic. Here’s a winning recipe for peanut... Continue reading
Festive Cake Icing Challenge – Christmas Cake Recipe
The festive season is here again (just where has this year gone?) and this means that it’s time for the annual Yuppiechef Festive Cake Icing Challenge to begin. To ice a cake, and enter the challenge, you will need to... Continue reading
Presents with a little thought: biscotti in a French Press
It’s a great feeling to know that you’ve got a present waiting under the tree for your loved one and that they’re going to love it. Presents put together with a little thought bring festive cheer and this little package... Continue reading
