Once you start getting into cooking you start to hear about the importance of a good set of knives.  Truth be told I’ve never invested in  good set of knives despite the fact that I’ve been cooking seriously for years.  It didn’t make sense to get a good set while I was in university with [...]

The other day I was checking out the Hammacher Schlemmer website just for fun. Not only does the company have a GREAT name but they have all sorts of neat gadgets that you didn’t even know you wanted!
Of course I landed in the kitchen section and came across this toaster by Bodum. Yes, [...]

Last year I put together my wish list for the holiday season. While I haven’t acquired a single on that list I thought I’d put one together for those looking to get gifts for the food lovers in your life. My recommendations from last year still stand

A Roasting Pan
I was making [...]

(Photo from the MOMA Store)
Every once in a while a love to browse the MOMA Store’s website.  They alwsys have brilliantly designed pieces that actually seem functional and worthy of integrating into your day to day life.
I’m in LOVE with this teapot!  First of all it’s adorable!  Second it is so functional.  The design allows [...]

(Image from the MOMA Store)
A few months ago I blogged about the Banana Protector which I bought and totally love.  My bananas really do arrive at work unbruised and in perfect condition.  Well lo and behold I was on the MOMA site and found the Banana Bunker!
Leave it to the folks at the MOMA to [...]

I’m going to Paris in the fall (YAY!) so I’ve been compiling my list of things to do and things to buy.  I’m super excited to visit one of my fave stores, colette! colette is a super cool concept store on rue Saint Honore (high end strip near the Louvre) that has really trendy [...]

I’m kind of obsessed with all things personalized. I have dreams of having all sorts of things monogrammed… sheets. towels, Louis Vuitton luggage.  You name it, I probably want it.  So far in life my monogramming has been limited to an L.L. Bean Boat and Tote bag and a “Return to Tiffany’s” bracelet.  That might [...]

The other day I was visiting with some friends from the beginning of time when I was offered a ton of cherries fresh from their tree.  I’m all for local produce and I couldn’t help but think how much more local could I get than St. Clair and Oakwood?  I figured I would make some [...]

(image from bulletexpress.com)
I’m a sucker for infomercials sometimes.  Growing up I was obsessed with Ron Popeil and all of his kitchen inventions.  I’ve never ordered anything but will watch the same infomercial over and over again for years.
The other day I stumbled upon this infomercial for the Bullet Express by the same people that make [...]

I’ve been hearing about the infamous Alphonso Mango for years.  It’s a variety from India that people go crazy for and say is the best mango ever. A bold statement, I know.  They are super expensive, have a short shelf life and a short season (April to May) and people go CRAZY for them.
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