Category Archives: Kitchen

Joseph Joseph Index Advance Cutting Boards (MOMA Approved)

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Daisy B

I love to cook.  I love to cook almost anything, in fact, so much so that we can’t eat the leftovers fast enough.  As a practical matter, what that means is that I spend a lot of time chopping things … Continue reading →

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Meyer Lemons Will Keep Some Summer Inside

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Maxwell Perkins

The days are getting shorter and colder in a lot of places (North America, Europe, etc.), so could it be time to grow  a Meyer lemon tree in your home? OK, maybe you hadn’t thought of that, but every time … Continue reading →

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Fry Your Thanksgiving Turkey Indoors Or Out

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Maxwell Perkins

The idea of frying Thanksgiving turkeys is gratifying on so many levels: holiday revelry, fried food and the dramatic possibility of fire or explosion, just for starters. Like fireworks, only legal everywhere and you can eat them. Really, if frying … Continue reading →

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Fresh Apple Cider, Hot Cider, Mulled Cider … Yum!

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Daisy B

Apple cider is the price we pay, such as it is, for the mountains of perfect apples in the produce section. The apples that may not be so good to look at can be pressed into the extremely fresh apple cider … Continue reading →

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The Cuisinart Stick Blender Will Blend In Place and Rinse Right Off

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Daisy B

The Cuisinart Stick Blender looks nothing like traditional blender that sits on the counter and makes milkshakes and margaritas, but it mostly does the same job. It is better in many respects. It takes up much less counter space, it … Continue reading →

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Kuhn Rikon Spill Stop Made In Europe For Your Pots

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Daisy B

The Kuhn Rikon Spill Stop is imported from Europe, and it does a great job of preventing pots from boiling over on the stove. Continue reading →

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A Burr Coffee Grinder Is As Good As The Experts Say

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Maxwell Perkins

Burr coffee grinders will make the ground beans exactly the right size every time you use them. Continue reading →

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Just An Electric Grill? Here’s How to Make the Best of It.

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Maxwell Perkins

Sure, it’s nice to have your own backyard, but lots of us live in apartments, condos and other kinds of multiple unit dwellings. The fire code in most big cities prohibits the use of open flames on balconies or terraces … Continue reading →

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A Cory Glass Filter Rod Makes the Vacuum Coffeemaker Perfect

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Maxwell Perkins

A Cory glass filter rod is a vintage household object that you can easily find on eBay that ends the perfect finishing touch to a vacuum coffee maker. Continue reading →

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The Breville One-Touch Tea Maker Makes Tea Easy

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Daisy B

Breville Tea Maker is the alternative tea maker that gives you all the high technology and versatility of the best coffee makers. It will do everything the coffee makers will, for those who prefer tea. Continue reading →

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