At Yuppiechef HQ's we've often spoken about the need for a quality kitchen 'starter kit' - we think it's a great way to get going in the kitchen and were of course delighted to discover the 36-piece Pro Kitchen set for everyday cooks by My Pro Kitchen. Check it out. (Not available in SA)

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Swiss Diamond Cookware is now available in South Africa, and we are happy to say, it was available on Yuppiechef first.

We are currently putting a frying pan and saucepan to the test at home and my wife doesn't want me to give them back. They're that good! Seriously.

Swiss Diamond actually uses real diamond crystals in a nano-composite, giving it an incredibly strong non-stick surface. Designed for healthier cooking, you can use very little or even no oil every time you cook. The cookware does take a little longer to heat up than an ordinary pan, but once you're there the heat retention is excellent.

This range doesn't come cheap, but for something made in Switzerland with a life time guarantee, it's well worth the investment. Something that they have done around the world as part of their strategy to get Swiss Diamond Cookware into your eager hands is to sell what they call a "TRY ME PAN". It's a small 20cm frypan, at a radically reduced cost, that enables you to try out the brand without causing you to sell your home.

Have a look at the full range here.

This is a fascinating look at what families from around the world eat in one week. See all of them here 

The Casales family of Cuernavaca,Mexico

Food expenditure for one week: 1,862.78 Mexican Pesos or 189.09$
Favorite foods: chicken, pizza, crab, pasta