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 [...]
This reminds me of some bad horror film where the sexy actress is slowly pulled into some kind of wood chipping machine. This melon peeler may look pretty innocent, but look at how fast you can work your way through a pack of cheerleaders (honeydews). Related articles by Zemanta Dessert Melon (notecook.com) Welcome summer with [...]
Most people are familiar with fondue. It’s a great party meal with people sitting around a table dipping goodies into a pot of melted cheese. But do you know about a raclette? Raclettes are the lesser known sister to the fondue pot. Instead of dipping goodies into melted cheese, you have a grill that melts [...]
I lived in Paris for two years and know how difficult it is to work in a country without a full grasp of the language. This is especially true when your job is filled with local expressions and terminology. This book/cd, English for Restaurant Workers, is for those that are new to the United States [...]
In the world of Pepper Mills, there are two types to look at. There’s Peugeot’s line of quality pepper mills and then there’s everyone else. Sure you can find something that grinds pepper for under $20 bucks. But there’s nothing like a Peugeot for the solid heft, smooth grinding, and satisfaction for owning a quality [...]
