Monthly Archives: November 2011

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.

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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.

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How to Fold Chinese Dumplings (jiaozi)

How to Fold Chinese Dumplings (jiaozi)

November 18, 2011

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.”

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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.

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26 Great ‘Search by Ingredient’ Websites

26 Great ‘Search by Ingredient’ Websites

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.

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Danesco Bliss Chocolate Fondue Mugs

Danesco Bliss Chocolate Fondue Mugs

November 10, 2011

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

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