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5 reasons why Nespresso is the easiest way to your morning coffee
The Nespresso lovers amongst us will agree that once you go Nespresso – you rarely look back. They sing their praises from fast and efficient lounges the world over. So, if you’re new to choosing coffee machines and looking to... Continue reading
Nearly 100 people share a meal with us in Windhoek
Remember when we said that learning to cook is like riding a bike? Well, a group of lucky people experienced a culinary cycle race last weekend at The Taste Academy in Klein Windhoek with our favourite host, Rhona Strauss. We... Continue reading
Beer Country’s tips for cooking in the Big Green Egg
The Big Green Egg might look like something out of Jurassic Park, but don’t let the prehistoric look fool you. This thing is one of the most impressive outdoor pieces of cooking equipment you could ever hope to own. Like any... Continue reading
Introducing LifeStraw: clean water for you and a lifeline for others
You may have access to clean water, maybe you drink it out of the tap. Lucky you. If you haven’t thought about your good fortune before, this is a good opportunity to do so, and if you live in an... Continue reading
What makes a good knife and why it’s so worth having
If exploring and learning through kitchen adventures is like a visit to Narnia, then a good knife is the wardrobe that gets you there. Quite simply, it’s impossible to enjoy the experience without this element that transforms the ordinary cooking... Continue reading
Oranjezicht City Farm: promoted to the premier league
You can barely swing a carrot these days without hitting a market, be it lifestyle or produce. Don’t get us wrong, we’re not complaining. Markets are a wonderful, human fight against everything that is chemically treated and disengaged, but most of... Continue reading
How to make a better flat white than Starbucks
Starbucks, while taking the world by fast and convenient coffee storm, recently introduced the US to the flat white. If you call the great US of A home, you may well be wondering what all the fuss is about, what makes... Continue reading
Watch our Yuppiechef 2014 highlights reel
The holidays are over and the tree packed away but that’s no reason to forget the 365 days of adventure that made up 2014. Pour yourself your favourite tipple, pull up a chair and watch the best bits for us... Continue reading
Wishing you a very merry Christmas
So, folks, we’ve reached that point. The tree is up, you’ve decided on your menu and the gifts are all sorted and wrapped (if not, it’s never too late for a voucher). This is the part where you light the candles and... Continue reading
We chat Afrikaans Christmas traditions with Callie Maritz and Mari-Louis Guy
One of our favourite things about living in a rainbow nation is the different ways in which we all celebrate. Here at work, some of us bake Pfeffernüsse (pepper nuts, a spiced cookie) in honour of our German and Danish... Continue reading