As the calendar ticks towards August, we get very excited at Yuppiechef because August brings two of the best things in life: a birthday and lots of cake. We are nine years young this year and, while we plan to... Continue reading
It is said that we have a baking disaster (or miracle?) to thank for chocolate fondant. A chocolate sponge was taken from the oven before it was completely done and when the baker tucked into his ‘flop’, he discovered a... Continue reading
We would almost be happy to welcome winter with wide open arms if all the falling leaves were made of chocolate. But, because they aren’t, we’ll settle for this gorgeous almond cake with chocolate leaves that look so true to... Continue reading
While some might argue that autumn has its drawbacks (think dark mornings, a chill in the air and earlier sunsets), there are many reasons to love it. Red wine, warm knits and comfort food. Spices play a big role in... Continue reading
Healthy trends that catch on are always worth getting excited about. We’ve always been avid juicers so we’re quite pleased that awareness has grown around the unquestionable benefits of making the time to create a fruity (or veggie) refreshment. We... Continue reading
Generally, you won’t have to look far to find someone with a penchant for peanut butter or caramel (in most cases, both). So, when you try to dream up the most delicious cake that is sure to put you in... Continue reading
Lemons are quite incredible. A quick search will reveal hundreds (and hundreds) of uses for them, from making your fridge smell fresh, lightening blonde hair, to lowering blood pressure and keeping guacamole green. Talk about being multi-talented. They brighten things... Continue reading
It’s no secret that we all make admirable resolutions for every new year, only to pause towards the end of January and realise that we might just need to add it to next year’s to do list. One of the... Continue reading
This year has been a cracker and if you blinked, you might just have missed it. We have stopped pinching ourselves and accepted the fact that December has arrived, bringing with it a change in people’s moods, holidays, gift shopping,... Continue reading
Ever had an ice cream headache? It actually has a very fancy scientific name too. ‘Sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia’ is caused when you eat your ice cream too quickly. The rapid drop in your palate’s temperature coupled with a very clever nerve centre above... Continue reading
