Normann Copenhagen & Herbert Krenchel’s Krenit Bowls

Décor meets duty in these steel bowls by Herbert Krenchel. The saturated color of the enamel lining is accentuated by the sharp edge of the fine lip. Mr. Krenchel’s shapes for this group also influenced modern bowl design.

Jamie Oliver’s TED Prize wish: Teach every child about food

Sharing powerful stories from his anti-obesity project in Huntington, W. Va., TED Prize winner Jamie Oliver makes the case for an all-out assault on our ignorance of food.

Rouxbe Online Cooking School

Recently I was perusing /r/cooking and someone was asking about frying in stainless steel pans. Always one to give my opinions and try and help, I decided to comment. I noted the top comment of this particular thread linked to a series of videos that explained, in amazing detail, how to fry using stainless steel pans.

Pisa Oga Coffee Mugs

The famous Tower of Pisa leans because it was built on an unstable foundation. But these playful mugs are built from a solid foundation of slip cast ceramic, and they simply lean for the fun of it.

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Normann Copenhagen & Herbert Krenchel’s Krenit Bowls

Normann Copenhagen & Herbert Krenchel’s Krenit Bowls

Décor meets duty in these steel bowls by Herbert Krenchel. The saturated color of the enamel lining is accentuated by the sharp edge of the fine lip. Mr. Krenchel’s shapes for this group also influenced modern bowl design. … Continue Reading

Obsessed with Absinthe

Obsessed with Absinthe

Absinthe Alcohol was invented in 1797 by Dr. Pierre Ordinaire. It is an anise-flavoured spirit derived from herbs, including the flowers and leaves of the herb Artemisia absinthium, commonly referred to as “grande wormwood”, together with green anise and sweet fennel. By the 1800′s it quickly became one of Europe’s most popular alcoholic drinks. It is very bitter (due to the presence of absinthin) and is therefore traditionally poured over a perforated spoonful of sugar into a glass of water. The drink then turns into an opaque white as the essential oils precipitate out of the alcoholic solution. … Continue Reading

21 Culinary Podcasts for Kitchen Geeks

21 Culinary Podcasts for Kitchen Geeks

I’ve been listening to podcasts for years. They are an excellent source of entertainment, education and many times inspiration. Over time I’ve compiled a pretty decent list of subscriptions.

The following list is certainly not complete. I’ve culled some of the inactive podcasts and added a few new ones. There are also a lot of regional culinary podcasts that I’ve left off. If you know of any that should be on this list, please let me know! Here they are, complete with recent shows: … Continue Reading

How to Fold Chinese Dumplings (jiaozi)

How to Fold Chinese Dumplings (jiaozi)

Feeding the Dragon is a fantastic website if you love Chinese food. Started by a brother and sister team who want to share their passion for Chinese food, the site is “a resource for all things China and Chinese food. It’s a place where people like us can discuss Chinese culture and share ideas and tips about cooking Chinese food.”

… Continue Reading

Jamie Oliver’s TED Prize wish: Teach every child about food

Jamie Oliver’s TED Prize wish: Teach every child about food

Sharing powerful stories from his anti-obesity project in Huntington, W. Va., TED Prize winner Jamie Oliver makes the case for an all-out assault on our ignorance of food. … Continue Reading

26 Sites to Help You Use Those Thanksgiving Leftovers

26 Sites to Help You Use Those Thanksgiving Leftovers

I started this post by looking for a decent recipe search engine. One that would allow me to search by ingredient and match me up with the recipe that would best suit my pantry. As my research continued into November, it dawned on me that this would be an excellent resource for people looking to use all those Thanksgiving leftovers.
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Rouxbe Online Cooking School

Rouxbe Online Cooking School

Recently I was perusing /r/cooking and someone was asking about frying in stainless steel pans. Always one to give my opinions and try and help, I decided to comment. I noted the top comment of this particular thread linked to a series of videos that explained, in amazing detail, how to fry using stainless steel pans. … Continue Reading

Chicago Metallic Multi Tier Cake Pan

Chicago Metallic Multi Tier Cake Pan

Make miniature three tier cakes – four at a time with the Chicago Metallic 4- cup Multi-Tier Cake Pan. Use your favorite recipe or the recipe include. Decorate for a wedding or any festive event. Nonstick, dishwasher safe. … Continue Reading

Exotic Fruit Rack

Exotic Fruit Rack

The Nifty Fruit Combo Rack is a great idea – it promotes healthy eating, and spruces up your kitchen. With a superior design, this stylish looking rack allows the fruit to evenly ripen. … Continue Reading

Pisa Oga Coffee Mugs

Pisa Oga Coffee Mugs

The famous Tower of Pisa leans because it was built on an unstable foundation. But these playful mugs are built from a solid foundation of slip cast ceramic, and they simply lean for the fun of it. … Continue Reading

Danesco Bliss Chocolate Fondue Mugs

Danesco Bliss Chocolate Fondue Mugs

These fondue mugs are just for you and a friend. Melt your favourite decadent chocolate and dip away into heavenly bliss.

… Continue Reading

Pocket Pies Made Simple

Pocket Pies Made Simple

Who doesn’t love pocket pies? Your very personal pie filled with deliciousness that can be packed into a lunchbox and eaten just about anywhere. … Continue Reading

CIOSO Bottle Holder

CIOSO Bottle Holder

This gorgeous stainless steel Bottle Holder is the creation of Blomus. It’s wall mounted and can hold up to 8 bottles of your favorite vino. … Continue Reading

Outdoor Drinkware That Emulates Indoor Crystal

Outdoor Drinkware That Emulates Indoor Crystal

These are by far the coolest outdoor drinking glasses I’ve seen yet. They have the look and weight of crystal and an ultra-clear finish. According to Food & Wine magazine, they’re virtually unbreakable!

… Continue Reading

On/Off Magnet – Perfect for the Kitchen!

On/Off Magnet – Perfect for the Kitchen!

When I came across this little gem I immediately thought it would be perfect for the dishwasher at my office. The thing is so quiet you can’t tell if it’s running or not. So many people have had the pleasure of opening it mid-wash and getting that hot water/steam blast. … Continue Reading

Videos

Obsessed with Absinthe

November 19, 2011

Obsessed with Absinthe

Absinthe Alcohol was invented in 1797 by Dr. Pierre Ordinaire. It is an anise-flavoured spirit derived from herbs, including the flowers and leaves of the herb Artemisia absinthium, commonly referred to as “grande wormwood”, together with green anise and sweet fennel. By the 1800′s it quickly became one of Europe’s most popular alcoholic drinks. It [...]

How to Fold Chinese Dumplings (jiaozi)

November 18, 2011

How to Fold Chinese Dumplings (jiaozi)

Feeding the Dragon is a fantastic website if you love Chinese food. Started by a brother and sister team who want to share their passion for Chinese food, the site is “a resource for all things China and Chinese food. It’s a place where people like us can discuss Chinese culture and share ideas and tips about [...]

Jamie Oliver’s TED Prize wish: Teach every child about food

November 17, 2011

Jamie Oliver’s TED Prize wish: Teach every child about food

Sharing powerful stories from his anti-obesity project in Huntington, W. Va., TED Prize winner Jamie Oliver makes the case for an all-out assault on our ignorance of food.

Rouxbe Online Cooking School

November 10, 2011

Rouxbe Online Cooking School

Recently I was perusing /r/cooking and someone was asking about frying in stainless steel pans. Always one to give my opinions and try and help, I decided to comment. I noted the top comment of this particular thread linked to a series of videos that explained, in amazing detail, how to fry using stainless steel pans.

Decoding Ferran Adria: Hosted by Anthony Bourdain

January 1, 2010

Decoding Ferran Adria: Hosted by Anthony Bourdain

New York City chef/author Anthony Bourdain is invited to film the research laboratory of Ferran Adria, the most controversial and imitated chef in the world—chef/owner of El Bulli, voted “World’s Best” by Restaurant Magazine and the most visited by chefs on sabbatical.

Design Concepts

Contemporary Japanese Tea Set

December 15, 2009

Contemporary Japanese Tea Set

This contemporary design of a traditional Japanese tea set was created by artist artist and designer Jin Kuramoto. In the artist’s words: These are tea sets using Japanese traditional wooden design of spin forming. These can be piled up to place. They offer not only function as practical tableware, also the presence of artefacts to [...]

Food Preservation and Design Concepts

December 12, 2009

Food Preservation and Design Concepts

These extraordinary design concepts come from the mind of Jihyun Ryou, who theorizes that we’ve come to rely too heavily on the refrigerator to take care of our food. If we no longer observe our food, we may have lost some understanding on how to care for it. Ryou’s design aims to bring back the [...]

Pho Tableware Concept by Omid Sadri

December 11, 2009

Pho Tableware Concept by Omid Sadri

Inspired by the form of the Vietnamese lantern, this pho bowl set is intended to simplify and enrich the experience of eating the famous Vietnamese soup. The bowl set makes it easier to carry the soup and it’s many condiments, while creating a new eating experience by progressively revealing the different layers.

Design Concept: FlexVaas

December 9, 2009

Design Concept: FlexVaas

FlexVaas, a vase that comes with three swappable tops to accommodate different types of flowers, won the Best Consumer Product category for designers Vij5 at the Dutch Design Awards. The porcelain FlexVase consists of a base part with three different inserts. The inserts can be exchanged to adapt the vase to the bouquet it holds. [...]

Tools & Gadgets

Chicago Metallic Multi Tier Cake Pan

November 10, 2011

Chicago Metallic Multi Tier Cake Pan

Make miniature three tier cakes – four at a time with the Chicago Metallic 4- cup Multi-Tier Cake Pan. Use your favorite recipe or the recipe include. Decorate for a wedding or any festive event. Nonstick, dishwasher safe.

Exotic Fruit Rack

November 10, 2011

Exotic Fruit Rack

The Nifty Fruit Combo Rack is a great idea – it promotes healthy eating, and spruces up your kitchen. With a superior design, this stylish looking rack allows the fruit to evenly ripen.

Pocket Pies Made Simple

July 29, 2010

Pocket Pies Made Simple

Who doesn’t love pocket pies? Your very personal pie filled with deliciousness that can be packed into a lunchbox and eaten just about anywhere.

CIOSO Bottle Holder

July 26, 2010

CIOSO Bottle Holder

This gorgeous stainless steel Bottle Holder is the creation of Blomus. It’s wall mounted and can hold up to 8 bottles of your favorite vino.

Outdoor Drinkware That Emulates Indoor Crystal

July 25, 2010

Outdoor Drinkware That Emulates Indoor Crystal

These are by far the coolest outdoor drinking glasses I’ve seen yet. They have the look and weight of crystal and an ultra-clear finish. According to Food & Wine magazine, they’re virtually unbreakable!