The Cook’s Kitchen

Until this morning, I had never had a popover in my life. The crusty little hollow creations are somewhere between an easy bread roll and an eggy delight. I was hoping for something crusty and tender, dry but moist … the recipe I made had hints of those qualities, but still fell a little short.
The […]

I love the idea of decorating cakes and cupcakes and cookies, but hate having to manage the pastry bag. It’s my ultimate nemesis. Whenever that darn pastry bag and I come in contact, frosting ends up all over me, my counter, my floor … and last time it was even on my dog’s head.
That’s why […]

This past weekend I made a creamy, delicious, fantastic (or so I was told) Artichoke and Herb Risotto. The fresh herbs took this comforting, creamy dish from good to great. But halfway through chopping, my one-year-daughter woke up and tears and demanded to be held…so I set about to chop the remainder of the herbs […]

When I was young, my grandmother had a book of Andy Warhol’s work that I would leaf through. I found him fascinating — and his art intriguing. I loved his use of repetition and color to make statements.
When I saw the Andy Warhol plate collection at CB2, which feature a Warhol image and quote, my […]

Table for two?
If you love enjoying a snack and cocktail on the porch or patio as much as I do, then you might just love this wicker serving tray from Pottery Barn. The round tray can hold all the snacks you want — and drinks too — in a classy, fashionable way. And it’s got […]

What’s better than an icy beverage served up on the rocks while relaxing on the porch? Just add some brilliant blue skies, a cool summer breeze and a beautiful sunset and you are all set. But what will you be drinking that icy beverage from?
How about these fabulous Zazz Glasses from Crate and Barrel. The […]

Bring the spa look home with an eco-friendly spin. Crate and Barrel has some nifty Glass Beverage Bottles that are inspired by their plastic counterparts. Available in a small and large size, the clear glass bottles come with silicone stoppers.
How cool would it be to dress up the table with these? Prices start at $7.95 […]

The beach is my second home, so I love all things that are beach inspired. And Pottery Barn has been known to indulge my fancy from time to time. Their new line, Under the Sea, does just that.
The serving pieces include snack bowls and a set of serving bowls with a seaweed-esk stand. There are […]

I love making oven-baked fries at home (with sweet potatoes and white potatoes both. YUM!). So when I heard about the Progressive International Vegetable/French Fry Cutter, I made a mental note to buy one. That was at least six months ago and last month, I finally got around to making the big purchase.Can I tell […]

Love pancake breakfasts with the family? We do too. And one thing that has become integral to those breakfasts is a pancake warmer. The ingenious little serving dish keeps pancakes warm while you make more — so no one ends up with the cold one.
This Pancake Warmer from Crate and Barrel comes in a classic […]