There was a time when we’d hang out by the toaster oven, twisting the cord of a phone that hung on the kitchen wall. We’d stick our fingers in holes an slide the dial as we mimicked Lily Tomlin’s “one ringy dingy, two ringy dingy’s, …” This phone can bring you back to those days. [...]
Diet fads come and go. Remember the Beverly Hills Diet, the peanut butter and beet diet, the cabbage soup diet, or Atkins? We’ve done some crazy things to lose weight over the years. Juice fasting is the latest trend in losing weight. But this is more than dropping pounds, it’s more like a nutritional holiday [...]
Does the foodie in your life eat food from around the world? Perhaps she’d like one of these gadgets in the kitchen 1. Spanish Paella Pan and Ingredients Paella is the national dish of Spain. It’s a complex dish of rice, safron, seafood, chicken, rabbit, and other meats. Each region has their own specialty and [...]
Let’s face it. At a certain age, things become just a wee bit more difficult. The following gifts will make cooking and baking more enjoyable for the chef with a bit of patina around the edges. These are helpful items without screaming “institutional”. 1. OXO’s Angled Measuring Cups Imagine you are measuring a cup of [...]
Are you looking for that special something for the Francophile in your life? These ideas will make them weep with joy like a kid in Pierre Herme. 1. Water and Iced Tea Pitcher with Toile Toile decorative designs are very common in France. You’ll see them on aprons, wallpaper, linens, and this pitcher. It’s great [...]
What makes a machine the best ever? Is it a hand-crafted machine that echoes the designs of a century ago with the technology of today? Or is it a machine that is built to perform like an AC Cobra. If your fascinated by a classic Rolls Royce with shiny chrome and soft leather you’ll love [...]