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COOKING tools, FOOD + DRINKS | May 5, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Tatau: A New Kitchen Knife Collection by Alessi

tatau knife set

Anna and Gian Franco Gasparini designed for Alessi a 5-knife collection with a unique design feature. Grip styles and food icons that identify the knife usages are printed on the blade like tattoos. That explains the name tatau, that is tattoo in Polynesian. Each knife has a symbolic name: “Peel” (paring knife), “MPK” (small cook’s knife), “Thick” [...]

COOKING tools, FOOD + DRINKS | April 5, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

My Must-Have Kitchen Tools at World Market this Spring

spring garden measuring tools

Here are a few items to be surrounded by spring tones while cooking and baking. Shown here: Spring Garden Measuring Bowls $9.99 USD for set of 4 assorted  ceramic bowls | Funky Chicken Kitchen Towels $9.98 for set of 2 | Appliqué Easter Egg Kitchen Towels $14.97 for set of 3 |  Spring Garden Measuring Spoons $3.99

COOKING tools, FOOD + DRINKS | March 16, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Amusing Chop Knife by Normann Copenhagen

chop knife

No, these are not donuts! Lucidipedere Studio created for Normann Copenhagen a fun version of the classic mezzaluna. I always use a mezzaluna to chop herbs. Believe me when I tell you that the round shape of the blade makes it more comfortable and efficient to chop herbs. A pretty coloured rubber band hides the handle, and the blade [...]

COOKING tools, FOOD + DRINKS | January 24, 2012 | by Heather Watterworth

Add Color in the Kitchen: Joseph Joseph Kitchenware

joseph joseph stretch trivet pot holder kitchenware

You don’t need a designer’s eye to spot the biggest trend of the year – just walk into your favourite décor and fashion shops and it will be everywhere you look: color! (Just ask Pantone’s colour of the year, Tangerine Tango!) But with so many shades to love and choose from, it’s easy to feel [...]

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January 18, 2012 | by Heather

Cool Kitchen Tools: Deglon Meeting Knife Set

deglon meeting knife set

Counter space at a premium? Bulky knife blocks can be part of the problem, but this one slices through the kitchen clutter [...]

COOKING tools, FOOD + DRINKS

August 8, 2011 | by Kim

Colorful Y-Peelers

colorful y-peelers

I am a huge fan of Y peelers. It’s probably because that was the favorite potato peeler of my mother. Still to [...]

COOKING tools, FOOD + DRINKS

August 3, 2011 | by Heather

New Uses for Old Things: Muffin Tins

muffin tin ice cube tray cookie bowl

There seems to be no end to the versatility of baking tins: from container gardens to home office organizing stations. Though as [...]

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July 28, 2011 | by Heather

Kitchen Tip: Stock-Up for Your Slow Cooker

slow cooker veggies healthy mama baby blog

During these dog days of summer, the prospect of a hearty, rich slow cooker meal likely couldn’t be further from your mind. [...]

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