Ideas & inspiration
How to make an Easter bunny napkin
While it’s near impossible to catch a glimpse of the real Easter bunny, this quick and easy technique for turning a fabric napkin into a bunny rabbit will ensure that your Easter table is finished off perfectly and that you... Continue reading
Firm gift registry favourites
Think gift registries are just for weddings? We’ve noticed people use them for all sorts of things – milestone birthdays, kitchen teas, house warmings, anniversaries and showers of babies. They’re also the best way to avoid getting ten pot plants... Continue reading
How to crib fortune cookies
Fortune cookies are fun, and become a whole lot more fun when you personalise them. Forget trying to order them – to DIY from already existing cookies is as easy as pie. You need 1 plain fortune cookie 1 damp... Continue reading
Three ways to make a house a home
So it’s a new year and new leaves are being turned over everywhere you look. People are quitting smoking, going to the gym, taking up running, learning to cook, moving house… To join arms with our fellows and to mark... Continue reading
The 5 Golden Rules of Wedding Registries
With the summer sun blasting and holidays in the air, it truly is the season to be wed. We live and breathe the world’s best kitchen and home tools and offer an online gift and wedding registry so friends and... 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
