At Home with Kim Vallee

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for the COOK | December 4, 2009

The Steamy Kitchen cookbook | Book review

Jaden sent me her cookbook a while ago. I always meant to talk about her beautiful family-friendly Asian cookbook but I was waiting to make a few recipes. One thing happened after another and I still have to try one recipe. But I will. The Steamy Kitchen cookbook sits on my kitchen bookcase, next to my [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for the COOK | December 3, 2009

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My New Fun Breakfast Tableware

When I went to cash, Lucie, the owner of Kokoon, told me Wow! you made a kit. This is what I like to do whether it is for me or for a gift. I like to match things from different brands. Since they are not from the same designers, it creates a unique look. This is [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for the COOK | November 12, 2009

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Upside-Down Herb Gardening with Sky Planters by Boskke

As a cook, it is important to have my reserve of fresh herbs. Nothing beats the taste of freshly cut herbs. I am currently looking at a simple way to keep fresh herbs indoors without using space on my floor or the counter. An extra small Sky Planter could be it. The Sky Planters remind me [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for the COOK | November 11, 2009

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Four Gift Ideas for the Cook or the Hostess

Bodum products are typically built to last, perform well and look good. Three good reasons to like them and to not be afraid to add them on your holiday shopping list. If you are looking for gift ideas for cooks or the hostess, you may consider: + BODUM Round Automatic Gravity Operated Salt and Pepper Grinder [...]