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Top tools for the wine enthusiast
Wine drinking is just as much of an art as wine making. Try drinking your finest wine out of a polystyrene cup and you’ll soon realise that there’s a great deal of science and experience that goes into realising the potential of... Continue reading
Last Minute Christmas Gifts
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... Continue reading
Presents with a little thought: Olive tapenade
Delicious on a cheese platter, tossed through pasta or on a gourmet sandwich (such as this mufuletta) olive tapenade is ridiculously easy to make in relation to how tasty it is. Ready, steady, go! Ingredients: 1 ½ cups (approximately 250g... Continue reading
Presents with a little thought: Pear and cranberry chutney
This pear and cranberry chutney recipe is an absolute gem. It has a beautiful rich colour and is delicious when enjoyed with a selection of cheeses (especially a mature cheddar). The perfect complement to many meat dishes and roasts, it’s... Continue reading
Presents with a little thought: Edible Cheese platter
We all sometimes struggle to find a great gift for the person who has everything. Team a couple of cheeses with a beautiful wooden serving board (such as the Joie De Vivre range of boards), a cheese knife and a... 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
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
Top ten Dad-perfect tools for 2011
Since we figured you may be planning to celebrate some paternal awesomeness this Father’s Day 19 June 2011, we put together a list of some of our favourite Dad-friendly kitchen tools and suggest you have a look. We’ll deliver to... Continue reading
Presents with a little thought
Vicki Sleet of www.iwantthat.co.za 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... Continue reading
How to make Hokey Pokey, Peanut Brittle and Choc & Pistachio Fudge
Jules Durrant is back with her third Christmas post for Spatula. Prepare yourselves, it’s a cracker – how to make Hokey Pokey, Peanut Brittle and Chocolate & Pistachio fudge. Shazam (recipes from Nigella). “This is it: the confectionery trifecta. Your... Continue reading
