The Good Food and Wine Show in Cape Town is up next weekend. We decided we wanted to be there in more ways than one.

Check our new button badges - they arrived today.

Wear them on your funky aprons, stick them on your knife rolls, pin them on your Gucci bags - be proud of your Yuppieness!

You don't see something like this everyday…looks like something straight out of an alchemists lab. We like anything that can produce an excellent brew and this contraption certainly catches our attention.

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Read how to use it here 

The New York Times has an article by their food columnist titled, "A No-Frills Kitchen Still Cooks". Mark Bittman describes how he kitted his kitchen with everything he needs for cooking from a resturant supply store for under $300. His guiding principle is, "It needs only to be functional, not prestigious, lavish or expensive." Then he takes a little dig at all our loyal YuppieChef customers by saying, "people believe that buying the right kitchen equipment kind will make them good cooks".

You know Mark, you're probably right. Buying the seriously cool tools that we stock on YuppieChef probably won't turn me into a good cook, and yes a plastic handled-knife would do the job OK. But is that really how you want to live life? Do you also bicycle to work in the rain when you could afford to drive? Are you wearing the same green jersey that you got for Christmas 15 years ago? Do you drink wine from a box and consider McDonalds a nice meal out with the family?

Most of us who don't live on take-aways or microwave meals spend a decent portion of our non-working, non-sleeping hours preparing food in the kitchen. I know I'm not Gordon Ramsey, but using a plastic-handled knife rubs that point in a bit too much. I'm going to take some of my hard-earned cash and spend it on a Global Chef's Knife and a Smithfield Chopping Board, so that when I make my cheese and tomato sandwich I enjoy every minute of the process and feel like a million bucks.

Introducing the Chef'n Hot Rod Grilling gear. We can't wait for this range to hit SA's shores.

Gentlemen, start your BBQ's, with the latest Grill'n Hot Rod™ Grilling Tools. Designed with unique flame etchings, these BBQ tools are the hottest items for outdoor entertaining! So spice up your grill with these modern and innovative tools leaving your fellow grillers in the dust.

See the full Hot Rod Chef'n Range 

Here's a gadget that every south african male needs to firmly grip in his hand.

Now you can spend more time cooking and less time cleaning. Rotating brass bristles polish away sticky grime and residue, while the built-in stainless steel scraper removes tough buildup, keeping your grill clean and ready for the next use.

Simple, one-button operation. Ergonomic handle helps reduce wrist strain. Includes hanging hole for out-of-the-way storage. Brass brush removes for easy cleaning. Uses eight AA batteries (not included).

Brookstone Motorized Grill Brush

[via Random Good Stuff]

Link: Motorised Grill Brush 

For the über geeks out there and those who simply love something a little unusual for breakfast; this waffle maker will churn out keyboard shaped waffles just in time for your morning crunch.

We don't think its available yet, but it certainly is something you can add to your Christmas wishlist.

Designer: Chris Dimino

[via NOTCOT] 

The team at Chef’n sent us a wicked package of goodies to try out, including some of their latest products that haven’t even hit the SA stores yet. Thank you Chef’n!