Archive for 'kitchen basics'

Scoop plates and bumpers make it easier to eat

Most people choose their dinner ware for the colors, patterns, and shapes. It’s an aesthetic decision. We want something that looks good when we eat. For others, the right dish may not have a colorful pattern. Instead, it features a special lip that makes it easier to pick up food with the spoon. Scoop plates [...]

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 [...]

This Ice Maker is Like Totally Orbital

Fusionbrands makes great kitchen tools out of silicone. This unique ice tray creates orbital ice cubes. However, its insert also turns it into a wine chiller. Make ice and chill, serve, and store foods all with one super efficient tool Makes 21 cubes of ice on its vertical wall and will store up to 51 [...]

When the world gives you blueberries, make muffins

I was at the store the other day and found blueberries on sale; buy 1 get 2 free. How could I pass that up and more importantly, what would I do with 6 baskets of blueberries. Naturally, my mind when to blueberry muffins. These muffin accessories will inspire you to go beyond the basic blueberry [...]

Top 10 Christmas Gifts for the International Foodie

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 [...]