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Supporting the worthy Cuppa for CANSA cause and daring to hope
It could be a friend, a family member, a colleague, maybe it is you. There is a cancer fight story in each of us – some end in sadness, others in triumph, a celebration of strength of body and spirit.... 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
The real bread movement isn’t dead: we have a good, slow chat with Jason Lilley of Jason Bakery
Jason Lilley is as crucial to the real bread scene in Cape Town as yeast is to making the dough rise. His knowledge and passion for pure bread is contagious and his cavalier honesty about the hidden health in eating... Continue reading
Everything you’d want to know about the latest artisanal gin craze
There once was a time when the peak of coffee appreciation involved mum inquiring if the local steak house served cappuccino or dad being surprised at having more than the usual suspects on offer at his favourite pub. We then... Continue reading
The unusual reason why we actually want to go to work on our birthdays
I had been working at Yuppiechef all of two months. I was still the shy girl in the corridors, who kept to herself near the coffee station (which, if you know me, is very odd indeed). I hadn’t really raked up... 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
9 Yuppiechef birthday moments to remember
We turned 9 – can you believe it? In kid years it’s halfway to adulthood, in dog years it’s reaching retirement, but in company years it’s big and small at the same time – so much behind you yet still so... Continue reading
5 tips on how to plate beautifully
If you have ever watched Masterchef, you will know that great food is eaten with the mouth and the eyes. A dish that doesn’t look appealing takes away from the dining experience. Want to make your meals look as good as they... Continue reading
Join the movement and share your Sunday snapshots
We believe that preparing, cooking and sharing a meal with good company is the very essence of what makes life good. It’s the only real way we know to bring those that matter together, in more ways than one, and... Continue reading