Kitchen Something

24/08/2026

Morning Everyone,

Trust you are all well and that life isn’t lifing too much at the moment!

The weekend is over and somehow, in the blink of an eye, we are almost in the last quarter of the year. HOW did that happen?

This weekend I’ll be making some baked goodies and moving into more spring type foods. That said, if you’re craving a curry or something a little more hearty, you can absolutely still order those, too.

I’m in the middle of changing a few things around with the business, but one thing is for sure, you still need your spoils and full bellies!

As always:

📌 Orders close Thursday
💰 Payment is due by Friday at 3pm (that’s when I shop)
🚗 Delivery is Saturday, unless arranged otherwise.

Have a look at the posters for what’s available this weekend. There will be limited quantities, so please get your orders in timeously to avoid disappointment.

And with Matric balls, weddings, celebrations and all the things happening this time of year, please don’t leave your special orders until the last minute. Get them booked early, tick one more thing off your to-do list and, where needed, you can start paying towards your order to make things a little easier.

As always, if you have any questions, just pop me a message.

Have a fabulous week, everyone. Make it the best one yet!

10/08/2026

Delicious

Good afternoon folks!

Have you tried this Black Forest Gâteau yet? 🍒

If not the check out the video and give it a go! Unreal 👌🏻

The Video - https://youtu.be/i6aQvaUBf5k

Recipe

Sponge

Preheat oven to 160C Conventional

6 Eggs
175g of Sugar
150g of Plain Flour
30g of Cocoa Powder
1tsp of coffee powder
1tsp of Baking powder
1 tsp of vanilla extract

I used a tall 8”baking pan. Line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper. No need to grease the sides. You can also use a springform

Bake for approximately 45 minutes or once the center is firm to the touch. Once baked turn the tin upside down and place on a cooling rack. Let it cool completely in the tin before removing. I just do this as a precaution to ensure that there’s no sinking.

Cherry filling

650g of fresh cherries pitted
50ml of water
50g of sugar
1 tbsp of lemon juice
30g of corn starch
3tbsp of water
3tbsp of Kirsch Schnapps/Kirschwasser

Rinse the cherries before pitting. Cut the them in half. You can leave them whole if you prefer. It all depends on size really. Place them in a pot with the 50ml of water, sugar and lemon juice. Simmer for a few minutes on a low-medium heat. once the juices release from the cherries, combine the cornstarch with 3tbsp of cold water in a small bowl or glass. Mix well with a fork then add to the pot. Stir well as it simmers for roughly 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and add 3tbsp of Kirsch. Transfer to a bowl or dish and cover with plastic wrap or greaseproof paper if you prefer. Once cool place in the fridge. You can do this the night before if you want

Kirsch Syrup

150ml of water
50g of sugar
75ml of Kirsch Schnapps/Kirschwasser

Dissolve 50g of sugar in 150ml of boiling water then add 75ml of Kirsch. Allow forgot to cool before using

The Cream

1 liter of fresh whipping cream (35-38%)
75g of Icing Sugar
1tsp of vanilla extract
1-2tsp of Kirsch

Whip until stiff. Chill the bowl in the fridge beforehand

Give it a go and if you have any questions just write them in the comments and I’ll do me best to get back to you!

Have a lovely week! fans

All the best
Chris - Your Irish Baker Abroad 👨🏻‍🍳🇮🇪

10/08/2026

Afternoon Everyone!

I hope you’re all enjoying the long weekend and getting a little time to relax and recharge.

This week, we’re bringing you something creamy, comforting, and delicious, Chicken à la King served with rice!

Because if you’ve lived in Cape Town long enough, you already know, we can experience all four seasons in one day! So rather than taking chances with the weather, we’re bringing you a proper comfort meal that’s perfect for those cooler, rainy or just “I feel like something warm” kind of days.

Orders close Thursday
Payment due Friday by 4pm
Delivery or collection Saturday
Orders are to be placed via WhatsApp: 067 638 3869

Prices exclude delivery.

Whether you’re feeding yourself, the family, or simply don’t feel like cooking this weekend, we’ve got you covered.

If you have any questions, please feel free to WhatsApp us. We’d love to hear from you!

Ps...please note that the food pic is not AI. It is our pic.

09/08/2026

Happy Women’s Day Ladies.....

Always remember you are fearfully and wonderfully made.

With Love
Kitchen Something ❤️

07/08/2026

Travelling with a cake? Here's what you need to know!

One of the services we proudly offer is delivery on our celebration cakes, meals, treats, and desserts. When it comes to cakes, though, we always prefer to deliver them ourselves. It gives us peace of mind knowing your cake arrives safely.

That said, there are times when we're asked to deliver a cake to a customer's home, and then it's up to them to transport it to the venue the next day.

I'll admit... that's the part that makes me a little nervous!

Once a cake leaves my hands, I have no control over how it's handled. A beautiful cake can quickly become a not-so-beautiful cake if it's not transported or stored correctly.

So, to make things a little easier, I've put together a simple Cake Travel Guide with a few helpful tips to keep your cake looking just as amazing when it reaches the celebration.

Have a look through the guide below, save it for future reference, and feel free to share it with anyone who has a cake pickup coming up!

A little extra care goes a long way in making sure your cake arrives picture-perfect.

07/08/2026

What is your favourite cake or treat of all time?

06/08/2026

We put a reel together of our beautiful Red and Gold Milestone Cake. Enjoy

06/08/2026

Thank you to everyone sharing my profile and posts to your time lines. Let's grow this page together..

06/08/2026

Ever noticed that we always show you the finished cake, but hardly ever what's hiding inside?

I've had quite a few people ask, "What does your cake actually look like on the inside?" So, while scrolling through my gallery, I found this photo of one of my favourite cake slices.

Now, this one was my son's birthday cake, so you'll only see 3 layers. Our customer cakes, however, are made with 4 beautiful layers, with each sponge measuring approximately 2.5–3cm high.

When it comes to cake, I firmly believe it's all about balance. We don't want you eating mostly cake with barely any filling, and we also don't want the filling to overpower the cake. Every bite should give you the perfect combination of soft sponge and creamy buttercream.

This particular cake was Candy Floss flavoured, paired with a delicious Vanilla Ice Cream Buttercream. It was sweet, nostalgic, and absolutely worth every bite!

Now I want to know...

🍰 Are you Team Balance? 🧁 More buttercream than cake? 🎂 Or more cake than buttercream?

Let me know in the comments!

CandyFlossCake

05/08/2026

For all your custom cakes or any cakes for that matter, treats, desserts, and homemade food. Feel free to contact us.