Archive for 'Family Food'

The Little Macaroni and Cheese Fairy

Mac and cheese is a boring staple that we pile on plates and eat with relish. It can be amazing when made from scratch and filled with fattening cream and real cheese. But most mac and cheese includes neon orange stuff that turns our macaroni into a squishy side. Turn even the most banal batch [...]

These ants are your picnic’s friends

While the rest of the country is fighting snow, we are having a downright balmy winter in California. We’re starting to forget it’s too early for picnics and trips to the beach. But there’s a problem with a picnic in winter: wind bursts. These little ants will work hard to make sure your picnic table [...]

Animal House Kitchen Gadgets

Animal House is a line of cute animal related kitchen gadgets that are well made and cute. Replace those boring tools with these and you’ll be smiling every time you open a can with a toucan or slicing pizza with a fish. All of these tools are dishwasher safe and feel as good in your [...]

Fun kitchen toys for the little chefs in your house

These toys are great for the budding chefs in your home. Mix and match the ingredients, ovens, and tools to create the ultimate kid cuisine. This Educo workspace is the perfect wood role-playing kitchen for one or more chefs. Included is a see-through door, cupboard or “refrigerator”, cook top, sink and utensil rack. Possible entries [...]

Pasta bowls with clean lines and large portions

These pasta bowls by Emile Henry will soon become your favorite dishes in the house. Their simple lines make them inviting to hold and the classic colors make your dishes look as delicious s they taste.

Make your own fresh mozzarella

I remember the first time I saw someone make fresh mozzarella on television. I think it was the Barefoot Contessa or Martha Stewart who hosted a fabulous dinner with an A-list gay couple in upper state New York. One of the guys nonchalantly said “honey we are about to make some mozzarella, do you want [...]