I could not visit Japan without buying some tableware. I resisted many items since the way Japanese food presentation is quite different than how we eat as Westerners. In Japan, they…
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There is something about the old-fashioned, almost Victorian look of this small tableware collection designed by Thomas Paul that I find very appealing. I guess it is because it invites you…
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Here are 5 tequila drinks that you can prepare to celebrate Cinco de Mayo: A Paloma which mixes silver tequila with grapefruit juice, sugar, club soda An El Diablo which mixes…
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Food Mayhem created a presentation that should come handy the next time when you are inviting guests for dinner. Despite its sophisticated look, it is simple to make if you use…
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I wish that we were able to buy crispy sandwiches in North America. Unfortunately, this ice cream sandwich for adult tastes is only available in Japan (since 2001) and in Europe…
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My shopping list to Japan included the purchase of one cooking knife. I did not know which one I wanted until I learned that Aritsugu will carve your name on the…
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These adorable fruit baskets would add a nice touch to any outdoor party this summer. The Farmers Market baskets are made of a sturdy bone china in a glossy finish. You…
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Heath Ceramics opened a small 500 square feet store at the historic San Francisco Ferry Building, which is a great place for shopping. The best thing is that Heath Ceramics is located next…
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You know my fascination with mingling plates. I am always on the lookout for more. I spotted the Puzzleboard by Oooms earlier. It was always depicted as a service tray or…
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I never realized until I watched a French TV show that “free form tart” is a concept that does not exist in the French cuisine. Food blogger Pascale Weeks of C’est moi qui…
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For her Easter brunch, our German-born friend Bettina Forget baked a Canadian version of a German sour cream cake often topped with fruits. That specialty cake is called Schmandkuchen. You sandwich…