At Home with Kim Vallee

DINING, TABLEWARE | October 13, 2009

The Isak Bread Boards

This everyday tabletop is refreshing. It shows that you can be playful and look refined at the same time. The look is ideal for serving lunch or breakfast to your family. They are more reasons why I am showing you this product. I associate multiple purposes with sustainability and space saving. With smaller city homes, more [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | October 9, 2009

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Thanksgiving Menu Ideas

I composed this menu for people who are tired of eating roasted turkey at Thanksgiving. Instead, I favor dishes that I associate with a family dinner. This is simple menu suitable for autumn without going to the obvious pumpkins and root vegetable recipes. + The meal starts with a Rustic Mushroom and Cream Cheese Tart that [...]

COOKBOOKS, DINING | September 24, 2009

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Let’s make a great cookbook

Good news for home cooks. You can enter a recipe contest every week with a cool winning prize. Harper Studio will publish the winning recipes in the Food52 cookbook. + Food52 cookbook project

DINING, FOOD + drinks | August 26, 2009

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Rustic Fruit Pies and Tarts by Real Simple

Besides a crème brulée, I can rarely refuse a piece of delicious fruit pie. It is a wonderful dessert to serve your family or friends. Rustic pies symbolize comfort food. Take advantage of the fact that fruits and berries are in season to bake a pie. You will find 26 delectable pie and tart recipes on [...]

COOKBOOKS, DINING | August 17, 2009

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Fresh Mexico by Marcela Valladolid | Book Review

I received a complimentary copy of a new cookbook done by a vibrant and charming woman Chef I met through Facebook. It is filled with simple recipes to feed your family and friends. Marcela Valadolid grew up in Mexico. She lived in California for most of her life and she learned how to cook in Paris. [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | August 13, 2009

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Lapper Dining Trays with Anti-Slip Mats

What do we want in a dining tray is one that is easy to clean and on which we can carry the food without spills. Ashley Hatcher created the Lapper with these functions in mind. In fact, she was even more demanding. She dreamed of a tray that keeps dishes in place, allows for safe dishwashing, [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | February 18, 2009

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Introducing Juicy and Paperboat by Sagaform

I love Scandinavian design. Years after years, the Swedish kitchenware company Sagaform does not cease to impress me. You cannot stop but to feel happy when you look at their bold patterns and creative forms. I explored their 2009 catalogue to see what is new. I saw several products that I enjoy and would like to [...]