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Raats Family Wines: taking underdog grapes to centre stage
It’s not often that you get to sit and listen to someone speak about their favoured topic with such an abundance of knowledge and clear passion. However, we here at the Yuppiechef Wine Club were treated to just that when we were visitied... Continue reading
5 artists find inspiration in the desert and you get a chance to win with gin
They say that you should write drunk and edit sober, and throughout the ages many artists have been inspired by the inhibition-reducing effects of alcohol (admittedly, the edit sober part is key here). In a bid to get some serious... Continue reading
Thelema: how a breath of fresh air made for wonderful wine
A while ago we were lucky enough to have the good people from Thelema Mountain Vineyards come and visit us for our monthly Yuppiechef wine club tasting. In truth, they are a vineyard I had not heard about before, which only... Continue reading
Truffle in your tipple? Meet Cruxland Gin
The gin and tonic is making a break from its granny and crystal glassware image, away from the tennis court sidelines and into the heart and soul of vibrant cities (read more about the gin craze here). So when a... Continue reading
How to choose the right Nespresso machine for you
Nespresso offers consistently top notch coffee at the touch of a button. The secret lies in their 19 bar high pressure extraction system, that releases the fresh aromas and rich coffee blend flavours. We love their innovative designs and ease... Continue reading
Lexi Bird and Megan Pascoe share their AMT Gastroguss reviews (on the world’s best pan)
If you’ve ever wanted a pan that makes cooking your food more than a pleasure and cleaning a peach, then the AMT Gastroguss pan is the one you want. It’s been lauded as the world’s best pan by Germany’s largest... Continue reading
How do our wine subscriptions work?
Wine is what we reach for after a hard day’s work. It’s what we share with our friends over leisurely lunches, topping up glass after glass until the laughter and last drop runs dry. So having a wine rack with... Continue reading
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know from a man who actually makes chocolate for a living
If you’ve ever slumped over your desk at 3pm and wondered what it would be like to simply make chocolate for a living – meet Dimo Simatos. Regarded as one of the finest chocolatiers in South Africa, Dimo Simatos has... Continue reading
6 reasons why the Magimix Patissier is the all-in-one dream machine
Buying a food processor or stand mixer can be a rather hefty investment so it’s wise to do some research to find out which one will suit your lifestyle and so become your ultimate kitchen dream machine. We have a... Continue reading
Four awesome Wonderbag recipes
The Wonderbag has taken the world by a softly cushioned, shwe shwe covered storm as a brilliant slow cooking alternative. It not only reduces the need for excessive energy consumptions but also decreases exposure to toxic fumes in families who... Continue reading
