Evopan

Stefan visiting the new Evopan plant to see how chipboard is manufactured.

A proud division of WTI, which is a truly South African company that customers and suppliers can depend on. The division primarily focuses on the mass production of woodbased panels. We understand what our customers require when it comes to business and therefore to “go that extra mile” is an inherent quality of all at Evopan in all areas of our business. By means of technologically advanced machinery we're able to lead the way by offering a wide range of superior quality panels and with passionate people we're able to bring these products to the market efficiently. We are located in the heart of the commercial hub of Southern Africa and due to our infrastructure we’re able to be bold in what we can offer our customers. We create our own "bench mark" through continuous improvement and constant questioning. We strive to be the preferred choice melamine faced panel supplier in our sector. Our expansive factory is fully equipped to facilitate the pre-production, production and packaging of wood-based panels. Through a process of pressure and heat, wood chips made from wood waste such as alien species and urban wood waste, is compounded and formed into a chipboard panel which is then surfaced with melamine or veneers in various décors or species respectively. Our wood-based panels are then packed and ready for delivery across the country.

en packed and ready for delivery across the country.

Soup and bread

One of the things we love about winter is the food and we would like to thank Pat for spoiling us with her hot vegetable soup for lunch today.


Freshly baked bread in our Siemens oven
(6-8 minutes on 180 degrees thanks to Woolies)





Siemens induction hob. (needs induction pots)

An induction cooker uses a type of induction heating for cooking. A coil of copper wire is placed underneath the cooking pot. An oscillating current is applied to this coil, which produces an oscillating magnetic field. This magnetic field creates heat in two different ways. It induces a current in an electrically conductive pot...(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Induction_cooker)




"The way to a mans heart is through his stomach"

Pancakes

The current rain and cold has brought memories back from the past.
As a youngster we called this pancake weather.We use to phone Oupa Douw and ask him to make us some pancakes.
The whole family jumped in the car and we left for Parkhurst. Oupa Douw was a master at baking pancakes- he turned the pancakes by flipping them into the air and catching them again, imagine the sparckle in our eyes seeing this.

And so the tradition continues at Optima Kitchens, Rain and cold = Pancakes with cinnamon sugar and lemon juice followed by a cappuccino.
(Ouma Alida and Winkie are our pancakes experts and I am the local weather man)

We look forward to soup by Pat this coming Wednesday!

Miele Training

Miele Training

Optima Kitchens at the Miele for training and cooking

Brennan demonstrates the MasterCool

Creme Brule on induction hob (note the ice does not melt)

Miele recognizes the right amount of moisture to create the perfect dish (Chicken)

oisture plus is perfect for a wide range of foods such as breads,cakes,pork,beef,

souffles and bakes

For perfect roasting results every time ,the probe is inserted into the cener of the meat

where it constantly monitors the internal tempreture. (lamb)

Combination steam oven above -we used it to cook the lamb dish

Fanie,Toni and Jacqui discussing the Steam Oven

Creme Brule from induction hob prior to be inserted into preasure steamer

Miele steam Oven plus preasure

Miele active kitchen- 900mm under counter oven (roasted patatos)

Chicken from Moisture plus oven

Madelein Coffee demo

We did not go thirsty!

Perfect results thanks to Ashley and her team from Miele

Roland and Ali- our new friends from Zwilling

Optima Kitchens would like to thank Ashley and her team for a delicious lunch.

The perfect ending.

Winter

Winter

Become a hostess goddess and hibernate in your Optima Kitchen this winter.

We are best by design.

Winkie at reception

Big thank you to Winkie for helping out at Optima's reception while Charlene recovers.

Ascension Day

Ascension Day marks the day when Yahshua (Jesus Christ) ascended up into Heaven. It was 40 days after his resurrection from the dead, (Sunday April 12, 2009 count 40 days, = Thursday, May 21). "Moses brought out of Egypt a timid nation, and in the space of forty years trained it for the task of conquering the Promised Land; Christ in forty days trains his apostles to be bold and patient instead of cowards.

Father God is calling us to be a people set apart who celebrate His set-apart seasons and times. This includes the Feast of First fruits where in Biblical times the High Priest would wave a sheaf of barley before the LORD in the temple. The first-fruits offering are the first crop to be harvested in Israel at the beginning of the Biblical year. This was a prophetic picture of Yahshua rising from the dead and becoming the “First-fruits” offering when He presented himself before the Father.

The most awesome thing about this account is that He went to prepare a place for us, AND will come back in the same way! We who know Jesus as our Lord and Savior will meet him in the clouds (1 Thessalonians 4:17). And that day is coming soon… possibly much sooner than we think.

Possible place of Yeshua’s ascension.

Cannelloni

This was my 1st attempt at Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni from scratch, no cheating.
The Kenwood Pastamaker adaptor works wonders.

Tips:

• Use Tipo Zero Flour
• Clear the worktops prior to preparing.
• Do not roll the pasta to fine stop at no 6.
  
• It takes longer than you think, give yourself enough time!

Even Spiderman and Barbie loved it !

SBK World Championship Gauteng

Dear Darryn

Optima Kitchens would like to thank Best Italia for the invite to the World Superbikes at Kyalami. We are sorry to hear that your grandfather passed away on Friday and understand that you could not attend, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

For your next container from Italy please include a black Ducati for Karel and a red one for Stefan.

Results for the race day:
1 41 Haga N. (JPN) Ducati
2 84 Fabrizio M. (ITA)
3 65 Rea J. (GBR)

as if you didn't know.

Earth Hour

We at Optima Kitchens support the Earth Hour 2009 venture by joining the rest of the world in switching off your lights for one hour at 20h30 on Sat 28 March 2009.
Join us and 1 Billion others by clicking on the link below and signing up to take a stand against climate change.

http://www.earthhour.org.za/widgets/widget160x330.php?refer=18148310c1ee86d3e25777807f7c3d06&wid=3208

Caesarstone-Decorex Durban Units by Optima Kitchens

Hi Stefan

Here are some photos of the show.

My bosses were thrilled with the cupboards and the show stand came together beautifully along with the Teka sink and mixer provided by Troye from Larsons. Lots of people were touching the cupboards and opeing them etc and asking where they came from. We also won an award for best large stand which we are very proud of. Thank you again for all your help and thank you to Optima Kitchens for your support, it is much apprecated.

Regards

Malissa Barnard
Caesarstone Representative

Tel: 011 822-1350
Fax: 011 822-1701
Cell: 082-600-7523
E-mail: malissa@interslab.co.za